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Pope Francis' words to those seeking to give a firm profession of faith--which has always been the particular effect Catholic tradition has ascribed to confirmation--ring true for all of us. In Anointed, Jayme Stuart Wolfe has compiled the Holy Father's words about wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord as special gifts for those continuing the commitment of their baptism into confirmation and beyond, as well as appropriate Scripture readings and prayers.

The college years are full of life-defining questions and concerns. Dr Budziszewski (aka Professor Theophilus) offers his expert opinion to help students achieve personal insight about the most controversial and confusing topics they may face.

It's about time--finding God in the good times, the bad times, party time, ordinary time, all the time. In these questions and answers from his online column, Ask the Bible Geek(R), Mark Hart helps young people make time for God, "the timeless One who entered time and space" for each of us.

With wisdom and wit, Hart tackles such questions as:
What does it take to change your life?
Do peers pressure you?
Are you dealing with divorce in your family?
No date on Valentine's Day?
Are you affected by hatred or racism?

Ask the Bible Geek(R) 2 will help you "slow down long enough to encounter God in time, all the time, until the end of time."

So you believe in God. Now what?

Just before he left, Jesus sent his followers into the world with a revolutionary mission: to change the world by proclaiming God s truth and demonstrating his incredible love. But the single task he gave us to accomplish remainsunfinished.

In this six-session small group Bible study, bestselling author Rich Stearns takes you and your small group on a breathtaking journey to rediscover the critical mission of Christ in our world today and the richness of God s calling on our lives.

Why are you here, what is your purpose, and where do you fit in the bigger story that God is writing? How should your faith affect your career, your money, your families, and your life? And why does it matter? You will find your deepest purpose only when you discover the unique role God created for you to play in his unfolding story.

Features:

Six 20-minute video sessions

Study Guide for group discussion, group activities and individual activities

The six sessions include: The Meaning of Life and Other Important Things, Magic Kingdom, Tragic Kingdom and the Kingdom of God, The Invitation of God, We Were Made For More, Spiritual Dominos, God's Great Adventure for Your Life

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Supple material, blind embossing, foil stamping, precise stitching, and decorative gilding combine to provide an exquisite and unique package for the Word of God. The distinctive features of our St. Joseph Editions, including new maps and Confirmation Record, complete this handsome gift.

The New Revised Standard Version is recognized in scholarly circles as the most accurate translation into English of the original Hebrew and Greek texts and is the most commonly used translation by the global Catholic Church.

This special Catholic edition includes:

The Catholic Scriptures with inclusive language

Imprimatur

Anglicized text

Special lightweight Bible paper

Introductory materials for every book

Timeline of Catholic Church and world history

Concordance to help readers find specific words and passages

Sixteen page map section