Download or read book Made for This written by Mary Haseltine and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2018-03-07 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of women have felt the power of birth, and countless women long for it. But for too many, birth can seem like a purely clinical experience — something to get through as quickly as possible in order to get on with the joys of being a mother. In Made for This, author Mary Haseltine draws on Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body to show that birth is an essential part of who God created women to be, body and soul. With real-life stories from many moms and practical tips — including preparing for birth, making informed choices, helping fathers embrace their role in the birth room, and encountering the work of labor — this book is an indispensable guide for navigating the physical and spiritual dimensions of pregnancy and birth. Expectant mothers will find the tools they need to approach birth as a gift, and to invite God into the experience. About the Author Mary Haseltine is a theology graduate and a certified birth doula and childbirth educator. With a passion for building a culture of life through the teachings of the Theology of the Body, she works to bring an awareness and practice of the teachings of the Church into the realm of childbirth, mothering, and pregnancy loss. She lives in Western New York with her husband and five sons. You can find more of her writing at www.betterthaneden.com.

Download or read book St Andrew Christmas Novena prayers celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ written by Fr. Sebastian Callistus and published by Fr. Sebastian Callistus . This book was released on with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "St. Andrew Christmas Novena: Prayers, Scriptures & Celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ." Is a profound spiritual journey with This guide seamlessly weaves together the timeless tradition of the St. Andrew Christmas Novena with daily reflections from sacred scriptures, creating a transformative experience that leads you through Advent into the joyous celebration of Jesus' birth. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the St. Andrew Christmas Novena, a revered devotional practice spanning nine days. With each day echoing the nine months of Mary's pregnancy, this guide invites you to draw closer to the heart of the Christmas story. Key features: Prayers and Scriptures for Spiritual Depth: Engage in powerful prayers crafted to deepen your connection with the divine. Complemented by daily scriptures, each prayer becomes a profound reflection, inviting you to meditate on the sacred verses that illuminate the path through Advent to the miraculous birth of Jesus. Celebrating the Birth of Jesus: Journey through the poignant narrative of Jesus' birth, from the humble manger to the guiding star. Explore the timeless story that shapes the essence of this sacred season, infusing your celebration with profound spiritual meaning. Journaling Space for Personal Reflection: Enhance your spiritual journey with dedicated journaling space after each chapter. Reflect on prayers, delve into scripture-inspired thoughts, and document the whispers of inspiration that arise from this transformative experience. Cultural Insights and Traditions: Delve into the global tapestry of Christmas traditions influenced by St. Andrew. From Scotland to Russia, explore how diverse cultures celebrate the birth of Christ, enriching your own festive observance with cultural context. Acts of Kindness and Charity: Embrace the true spirit of Christmas by engaging in acts of kindness and charity. This guide encourages you to extend love and generosity to others, mirroring the divine gift of Jesus to humanity. Daily Scriptures for Reflection: Enrich your daily reflections with carefully selected scriptures, providing profound insights and inspiration. Each scripture complements the theme of the day, guiding your meditation and fostering a deeper connection with the divine. This St. Andrew Christmas Novena is an invitation to a transformative and scripturally rooted experience. As you traverse the prayers, scriptures, and reflections, may this book kindle a profound connection with the sacred essence of Christmas. Embrace the joy, hope, and love radiating from the manger, and let your journal bear witness to the spiritual richness of this extraordinary season. Invest in your spirituality today and order your copy of this excellent resource. With its straightforward and expert guidance, this book is sure to be a valuable addition to your library. The ideal pricing makes it a great deal. Click on the "Buy Now" button to make this book yours. You will be grateful that you did! Wishing you a most fulfilling and rewarding spiritual adventure.

Download or read book Preparing for Christmas with Pope Benedict XVI written by Pope Benedict XVI and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preparing for Christmas with Pope Benedict XVI is an ideal prayer companion for the busy days leading up to Christmas. Portable and practical, this novena is brief enough to be used whenever a few minutes are available and can easily be carried in a purse or pocket. The antiphons, reflections, and meditations in this novena are all composed from homilies, audiences, and other talks by the Pope. Whether joined to a parishs celebration of daily Mass, prayed at various parish meetings, or used at home around the table, this booklet offers a wonderful way to reflect and re-center during Advent.

Download or read book Even Better than Eden written by Nancy Guthrie and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2018-08-08 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God’s Story Will End Better than It Began . . . Experienced Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie traces 9 themes throughout the Bible, revealing how God’s plan for the new creation will be far more glorious than the original. But this new creation glory isn’t just reserved for the future. The hope of God’s plan for his people transforms everything about our lives today.

Download or read book Memoirs of a Happy Failure written by Alice von Hildebrand and published by TAN Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Courage and Perseverance of One of Our Greatest Minds Alice von Hildebrand is a household name to millions. But little is known of the story of her life, notably the thirty-seven years she spent at Hunter College in New York City. There, despite systematic opposition that might have defeated even the strongest of souls, she endured with grace and devotion, leaving a mark on a generation of students through her defense of truth through persuasion, wit, and love. By showing her students how truth fulfills the deepest longings of the human heart, she helped to liberate countless students from the oppressive relativism of the day, enabling many of them to find their way to God. Now, for the first time, discover the details of Alice von Hildebrand’s compelling and influential life, including: • her thrilling escape from Europe that was nearly halted by a Nazi ship • her early days in America and her dedication to education and cultivating wisdom • her marriage to the great philosopher Dietrich von Hildebrand, • her victories and defeats at Hunter where she combated a culture dedicated to relativism • and much more... The Memoirs of a Happy Failure is a fascinating and essential glimpse into the life of one of contemporary Catholicism’s most compelling minds. It is the story of courage, faith, and the grace of God acting in the world.

Download or read book Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes written by Anonymous and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a booklet containing a novena, or nine-day prayer, to Our Lady of Lourdes, one of the most famous Marian apparitions in the Catholic Church. The novena includes prayers and reflections on the life and teachings of the Virgin Mary, as well as specific intentions for each day. A beautiful and inspiring work of devotion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book The Way of the Rose written by Clark Strand and published by Random House. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when a former Zen Buddhist monk and his feminist wife experience an apparition of the Virgin Mary? “This book could not have come at a more auspicious time, and the message is mystical perfection, not to mention a courageous one. I adore this book.”—Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the Spirit Before a vision of a mysterious “Lady” invited Clark Strand and Perdita Finn to pray the rosary, they were not only uninterested in becoming Catholic but finished with institutional religion altogether. Their main spiritual concerns were the fate of the planet and the future of their children and grandchildren in an age of ecological collapse. But this Lady barely even referred to the Church and its proscriptions. Instead, she spoke of the miraculous power of the rosary to transform lives and heal the planet, and revealed the secrets she had hidden within the rosary’s prayers and mysteries—secrets of a past age when forests were the only cathedrals and people wove rose garlands for a Mother whose loving presence was as close as the ground beneath their feet. She told Strand and Finn: The rosary is My body, and My body is the body of the world. Your body is one with that body. What cause could there be for fear? Weaving together their own remarkable story of how they came to the rosary, their discoveries about the eco-feminist wisdom at the heart of this ancient devotion, and the life-changing revelations of the Lady herself, the authors reveal an ancestral path—available to everyone, religious or not—that returns us to the powerful healing rhythms of the natural world.

Download or read book The Advent of Christmas written by Matt Maher and published by Wellspring. This book was released on 2018-10-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In rhyming text, the author presents an introduction for children and families to the celebration of Advent and the events leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus.

Download or read book A Child s Christmas ABC Book written by Paul Thigpen and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wonder of Christmas and the magic of learning the ABC's are beautifully combined in this lavishly illustrated new title from author/illustrator team Paul Thigpen and John Folley. In A Child's Christmas ABC Book, Thigpen's engaging verse about the birth of Jesus will delight young ears with its musical rhymes and alliteration. Folley's enchanting illustrations, rooted deeply in traditional sacred art, are sure to charm young and old alike. From "Angels in the air arrayed" to "Zion's king forevermore," you and your child can explore the Nativity story from A to Z. The lovely artistry of this book's words and images will make it a Christmas family favorite for generations to come.

Download or read book Meditations for Advent written by Jacques Bénigne Bossuet and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carefully selected to lift your soul to God in those hectic days that stretch from Thanksgiving to Christmas, these forty daily meditations will keep you mindful of the real meaning of Christmas while affording you an admirable distillation of the doctrines and piety of our Holy Catholic Church.

Download or read book Through the Year with Jesus Gospel Readings and Reflections for Children written by Katherine Bogner and published by Emmaus Road Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-29 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The liturgical year invites us to walk with Jesus through the most wonderful story ever told: the Gospel. In Through the Year with Jesus: Gospel Readings and Reflections for Children, catechist and popular blogger Katherine Bogner reveals the rich mystery of the seasons we celebrate in the Church. With Gospel readings for each week of the liturgical year, along with tools for reflection, discussion, and prayer, Through the Year with Jesus offers endless opportunities for discovering who Jesus is and better understanding Catholic teaching about his life and mission. Promote prayer and conversation about the life of Christ with children through Weekly readings from the Gospels Lectio Divina prompts to nurture personal prayer or journaling Sacred art to accompany the Gospel reading Stories of saints and many rich Catholic traditions for the liturgical year The easy-to-use format of Through the Year with Jesus helps adults lead children to an intimate encounter with the heart of Jesus through the rhythm of the liturgical year and the powerful words of Scripture.

Download or read book Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement written by Fr. Timothy Gallagher and published by EWTN Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-06 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With warmth, understanding, and pastoral skill, Fr. Timothy Gallagher provides here a hopeful invitation to all who struggle to overcome the greatest obstacle of all in the spiritual life — discouragement. Our enemy actively exploits our vulnerabilities, shrewdly leading us time and again into an overwhelming sense of disturbance. But Fr. Gallagher pulls the curtain back on the wiles of the devil, offering gentle reflections that are remarkably effective in lightening the burdens of your day-to-day spiritual life. You'll learn practical ways to find peace amid your spiritual struggles, and patience in the face of even the most intense trials. Best of all, you'll learn how to profit spiritually from the afflictions that beset you. Each reflection in these pages begins with a quotation by Venerable Bruno Lanteri, the holy founder of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, whose wisdom has guided the uncommonly insightful spirituality of Fr. Gallagher. In these pages, you will learn: What to do when you have reached the point of despair How to evade sadness, melancholy, and temptation Ways you can be joyful even when you do not feel mirth How to leave the sins, weaknesses, and failures of your past to God's mercy How to recognize the enemy, even when he presents himself under the appearance of good What is holy presumption, why you want it, and how to get it The five benefits you'll derive from regular Confession How each part of the Mass corresponds to an affection of the heart Proven techniques for waging warfare against negative moods There is no shame in spiritual desolation. Fr. Gallagher reminds us that the greatest of saints suffered from this affliction. The key is to learn how to draw closer to God in life's darkest moments. Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement is a call to hope . . . a call to solace in time of suffering . . . and a call to stand tall in times of affliction. Read this book, and you'll learn how to enter into the sublime peace and joy that our Lord promises.

Download or read book A Book of Novenas written by Raymond Edwards and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Church encourages us to ask for the intercession of the saints, to locate our prayer within the annual round of the Church's year, and to make our prayer in the tradition of the great figures of Scripture. The novenas in this beautifully bound collection help us to pray in all of these ways. It contains a rich selection for many different needs and intentions, including popular novenas to our Lady and the Holy Spirit.

Download or read book Saint Nicholas and the Nine Gold Coins written by James H. Forest and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Refugee from Heaven written by and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Refugee from Heaven is the greatest story ever known. Cora Evans recounts the life of Jesus Christ as an eyewitness, beginning with the first meeting between Jesus and Peter, on the shores of Mount Carmel Bay. With vivid detail and dialogue, this unique account breathes new life into well-known figures of the Gospels. Readers gain startling insights into Mary of Magdala's conversion, Herod's ferocious personality, and John the Baptist's courage. Experience the awe of the disciples in the Upper Room at the Last Supper, and stand in the holy sepulcher at the moment of the Resurrection. With a book that is sure to renew appreciation for the loving Heart of Jesus, the author has created an enduring masterpiece.

Download or read book Ascetic Lives of Mothers written by Annalisa Boyd and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annalisa Boyd knows motherhood--its challenges, its joys, and its potential for spiritual growth. In this prayer book she offers a wide selection of prayers mothers can use to intercede for their families as well as to grow in virtue themselves.

Download or read book The Magnificent Prayers of Saint Bridget of Sweden written by Bridget and published by Tan Books. This book was released on 1994-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen famous, inspiring and powerful prayers composed by St. Bridget of Sweden after her visions of the Passion and death of Jesus. Prayers are over 500 years old!