SEEDS OF FAITH: FAITHFUL CATHOLIC BOOKS

BOOKS

Catholic For A Reason
Dr. Scott Hahn & Leon J. Suprenant
Imagine today’s top Catholic authors, apologists, and theologians. Now imagine 12 of them collaborating on a book that answers common questions about and challenges to the teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church. Imagine no more, it’s a reality. (How’s that for an endorsement?)

Catholic for a Reason, edited by Dr. Scott Hahn and Leon J. Suprenant, with the foreword by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput (yes, we’re name dropping), will help Catholics and non-Catholics alike develop a better understanding of the Church. Each chapter goes to the heart of its topic, be it Mary, the Eucharist, Baptism, or Purgatory and in a clear, concise and insightful way, presents the teachings of the Church. Those teachings are explained in the light of the relationship of God the Father to us, his creatures.

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Catholic for a Reason II
Various

Catholic for a Reason II: Mary and the Mystery of the Mother of God demolishes these and other misconceptions about Catholic teaching on the Blessed Virgin Mary. The truth is that Catholics do not worship Mary. Catholic teaching on Mary is scriptural. And the Rosary and other Marian prayers encouraged by the Church are not vain repetitions. Noted Scripture scholar Scott Hahn and other prominent Catholics examine the scriptural basis for the Church's teaching on Mary. You'll learn why the Catholic Church teaches that Mary is the Mother of God who was immaculately conceived, remained always a virgin, and was assumed body and soul into heaven. You'll understand how the Blessed Virgin is the fulfillment of the Old Testament images of the woman, the ark, and the queen.

You'll also learn what the Angel Gabriel meant when he called Mary "full of grace," and what it means to be a child of Mary in the Church.

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A Catholic Handbook for Engaged
and Newly Married Couples
Frederick W. Marks, Ph.D.

Fr. Paul Marx, Founder of Human Life International, calls it "the best marriage guidebook I've ever seen in 45 years as a marriage and family teacher!"

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The Many Faces of Virtue
Donald DeMarco

The Many Faces of Virtue, a collection of short essays on 48 virtues, shows that neither the excellence of a moral standard is a thing of the past, nor does the word "prude" apply to the virtuous. Virtue is alive, radical, modern, and most of all, crucial, as prominent Canadian philosophy professor Donald DeMarco demonstrates all so well. Drawing upon a rich store of anecdotes, Dr. DeMarco illustrates the virtues in such a delightful, down-to-earth manner that any reader may realize the valor of living righteously.

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Faith Facts:
Answers to Catholic Questions

What does the Church teach about papal authority? How do I know if the Liturgy is celebrated faithfully according to the laws and norms of the Church? Is the Church behind the times on moral issues? What about the Bible? How does the Catholic Church understand inerrancy?

These are just a few of the literally hundreds of questions that have been addressed by the Information Services Department at Catholics United for the Faith. Many of them are answered by means of their popular Faith Facts. Written for lay Catholics in the pew, yet meticulous enough to stand up to the scrutiny of scholars, Faith Facts seek to faithfully represent the authentic teaching of the Church’s Magisterium (and they’ve got the citations to prove it!)

At Emmaus Road, we have compiled 23 of some of the most commonly requested Faith Facts in six categories and put them in this book, complete with questions at the end of each chapter for personal reflection or group discussion. Faith Facts: Answers to Catholic Questions is what you need if you are serious about being an informed Catholic. Order your advance copy today! $11.95

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Servants of the Gospel
Essays by American Bishops on
Their Role as Shepherds of the Church

Servants of the Gospel is a collection of essays by American bishops on the bishop’s role in the Church today. Written in anticipation of the Synod (worldwide gathering) of Bishops scheduled for the Year 2000 to discuss this very topic, these essays are geared to helping all people understand the unique and challenging task of the successors of the apostles. This timely work is specifically designed to foster lay cooperation with bishops as the Church continues Christ’s mission into the third Christian millennium.

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Singing in the Reign
Michael Barber

Discover the secret riches of the Psalms. Christians know the Psalms. sing the Psalms, and pray the Psalms. Yet believers have lost the big picture - the single sense that unites all the Psalms as one coherent book.

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Sacraments in Scripture: Salvation History Made Present
Tim Gray

Delves into the biblical origin for each of these masterpieces of God's love.
Gray guides readers through the Gospels, showing Christ's deliberate acts to inaugurate these sacred signs as the foundation of the New Covenant.

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Without A Doubt: Bringing Faith to Life
Bishop Thomas J. Tobin
Foreword by Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.

"Should not shepherds feed the1 sheep” (Ezek. 34:2)? Bishop Thomas Tobin of Youngstown offers solid spiritual food in this collection of award-winning essays. Drawing lessons on personal spirituality from sources as varied as Sacred Scripture and the parish parking lot, Bishop Tobin will inspire you to follow Christ more closely and grow in love and holiness.
“I love this book. The author is a bishop after the model of the Church Fathers. He knows how to teach without ever letting on that he’s teaching, how to preach without ever getting preachy. He tells real-life stories-sometimes comic, sometimes bittersweet-that take us to the depths and heights of Christian faith. Give this book to the people you love best.” -- Mike Aquilina, author, The Fathers of the Church

“What a cause for rejoicing! This collection of engaging reflections provides a bracingly orthodox guide for all those who wish to live the truth of the Gospel. Writing in a conversational style that is lively and vigorous, Bishop Thomas Tobin provides theological depth, strengthened by the wisdom of his pastoral praxis and experience.”
-- Sister J. Sheila Galligan, I.H.M., Theology Department, Immaculata College

“When bishops are ordained, they receive many special graces, but the grace of graceful writing is not generally one of them¼. An exception is Bishop Thomas J. Tobin. His collected columns are personal and attractive-in them you clearly see him and the faith which is so much a part of him. His explanations of Catholic beliefs are seasoned with a gentle self-deprecation that is endearing. And his prescriptions are so sensible that he could have had a career as an advice columnist.”
-- Karl Keating, founder, Catholic Answers

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Courageous Love:
A Bible Study on Holiness for Women
Stacy Mitch
This book will help the reader to grow in holiness and understand what it really means to be a Catholic woman in today's society.

"Finally, a Bible study for women that draws upon the richness of our Catholic tradition. This study promotes an authentic Christian feminism by calling women to holiness in all walks of life."
-Mary Cunningham Agee
Executive Director, The Nurturing Network

"A Valuable Tool in Attaining True Holiness for
Catholic Women in Today's World!"
-Most Rev. John J. Myers Bishop of Peoria, IL

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Courageous Virtue:
A Bible Study on Moral Excellence for Women
by Stacy Mitch

Courageous Virtue, the second bible study of Stacy Mitch's popular Courageous series, offers practical ways to grow in Christian virtue. Questions throughout each chapter offer material for discussion and new insights. Those who seek God's grace to grow in faith, hope, and love will find this book an inspirational guide.

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Women of Grace
Michaelann Martin

Woman of Grace is an insightful and intimate Bible study written to help married women to grow in holiness in their day-to-day living. Drawing from her life experiences, Michaelann Martin offers ways that will help women improve their prayer lives, communicate with their family, and find fulfillment in their vocation. Each chapter includes questions that mine the rich teaching of Scripture and the Church to help women apply those principles in their own lives. Those who seek to grow in holiness as wives and mothers will benefit greatly from this study.

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Mystery Of The Kingdom
Edward P. Sri

Mystery of the Kingdom is a refreshing study of the Gospel of Matthew that focuses on the "kingdom of God." Why is the kingdom at the heart of Jesus’ teaching? What were Jesus’ contemporaries expecting? What is the relationship between the "kingdom" and the Catholic Church we see today? Join popular Scripture professor Edward Sri for a faithful exploration of Jesus’ "kingdom –building" mission. Sri’s accessible style and provocative study questions make this book ideal for individual or group study.

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Mission of the Messiah
Tim Gray

Mission of the Messiah is a compelling new study of the Gospel of Luke that presents the messianic mission of Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. This book is a must for anyone whose heart is burning to know and love Christ more profoundly.

"Here at last! A Catholic Bible study that makes Luke come alive. If you are hungering for the Bread of Life, this will satisfy. I heartily recommend Tim Gray's treatment of Luke, especially for parish and neighborhood Bible study groups."
- Scott Hahn

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Mission of the Messiah
Tim Gray

Also available from Emmaus Road Publishing to help the reader better grasp this compelling information a six tape audio set accompanying the book.

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Boys to Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue
Tim Gray and Curtis Martin

Need a spiritual workout? Boys to Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue is a Bible study designed especially for men who want to build their spiritual strength. Each chapter focuses on a different virtue necessary to help form a new generation of godly men. With challenging questions at the end of each chapter, this book is ideal for both group and individual study. Find out why “real men” choose the virtuous life!

“Boys to Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue is a readable and reliable
guide to learning, practicing, and passing on the virtues. The time-tested
roadmaps leading to virtuous Christian manhood have been lost. Boys to Men will help Catholic men recover the virtuous life, thus becoming authentic men of God. Every Christian father needs a few essential books in his ‘tool box.’ This book is one of them. Get it, read it, and practice what it teaches!” Steve Wood
Founder, St. Joseph’s Covenant Keepers

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AUDIOTAPE SETS

Covering Our Biblical Bases
Tim Gray
(Audiotape Set)

Why is Mary called the Queen of Heaven? Did Jesus really give St. Peter the authority to rule His Church on earth? Why do Catholics think they need to tell their sins to a priest instead of directly to God?

Tim Gray goes to bat against some of the most popular Protestant objections to the Catholic Church as he provides sound, scriptural evidence for Mary’s queenship, the papacy, and the ordained priesthood. Gray masterfully blends Old and New Testament passages with Jewish traditions to make these teachings come alive. For those with questions on what the Church really teaches, "Covering Our Biblical Bases" hits a home run!

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Restoring the Hearts of Fathers
Curtis Martin
(Audiotape Set)

In a day when so many men fail to meet the challenges and responsibilities of marriage and family life, Curtis Martin speaks a clear word. At the same time lighthearted and heavy hitting, Martin calls modern men to be true men, husbands and fathers. Faithful to the teaching of Christ and His Church, this 3 tape set is both timely and needed in a day when God is "Restoring the Hearts of Fathers."

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Safeguarding the Family
Philip Gray, Curtis Martin, Marcus Grodi
(Audiotape Set)

Three of today’s most insightful Catholic apologists light the way for families in the modern age. In the first of three tapes, Marriage, the Forgotten Sacrament, Philip Gray (who holds a licentiate in canon law) speaks to us where we really live. Drawing heavily from Scripture, Gray challenges us to know and live marriage as a holy sacrament.

In the second tape, Curtis Martin challenges men to be real men. In other words, to become men of God. In following Jesus Christ fully, men are called to bear witness to His sacrificial love manifested in their unyielding commitments to their wives and children. In Becoming Men of God, Martin shows us how.

In Keeping Our Kids Catholic, Marcus Grodi (well known convert and host of EWTN’s "The Journey Home") outlines the seven essentials every parent needs to know and apply to ensure our children become and remain faithful Catholics. No Catholic parent will want to be without the practical wisdom Grodi shares on this tape.

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Winning Souls, Not Just Arguments
Curtis Martin, Patrick Madrid
(Audiotape Set)

Internationally renowned Catholic apologists, Curtis Martin and Patrick Madrid, unveil the beauty of Catholicism in this 4 tape set, Winning Souls, Not Just Arguments. In a manner both persuasive and charitable, hear the true teaching of the Church on a variety of topics, often misunderstood by our separated brethren. Catholics and non-Catholics alike are sure to benefit from these tapes. If you wish to hear the Bible come alive and answer the Church’s call to evangelization, Winning Souls, Not Just Arguments is where you want to begin!

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