Got God? Does God really exist? What does God want from me, anyway? Prove It! God stands ready to answer teen questions -- the really tough ones -- about God, the Catholic Church, other religions, evolution, good and evil, and a whole bunch of other things you never hear about in religion classes and Sunday Homilies -- or even from your parents. Newly updated, this no-nonsense book clearly presents the facts in a way that doesn't talk down to you. But don't take our word for it. Read Prove It! God and decide for yourself. What do you have to lose -- other than your doubts.
Finding God Every Day God is present to us in ways too numerous to count. Unfortunately, we are often so busy that we fail to recognize and respond to this active presence. A Catholic Woman’s Book of Days offers daily meditations that clear a spiritual place—a time in our day when we can set our hearts on God. The meditations are brief, pointed, direct, and personal—and will connect you to God’s word and the Catholic faith.While a number of successful devotionals for women have been published for the general Christian market, A Catholic Woman's Book of Days is the first resource in the Catholic market featuring daily devotions and prayers for women. Written by Amy Welborn, the devotional entries are pointed and brief, and help Catholic women connect their everyday concerns with God's Word in the context of their Catholic faith. Each entry is introduced by a Scripture verse and followed by a one-sentence prayer. These devotions and prayers are sure to provide Catholic women with a dose of God's grace each day of the year.
Blessed John Paul II explains that God doesn't just speak to Christians during quiet, reflective moments, but over the course of everyday life, in all of its noise, confusion, and complexity. Experience this unique connection to God every day with passages from his homilies, General Audience talks, addresses, and other writings. Pope John Paul II was beatified on May 1, 2011. (Catholic)
Finding God Every Day Discover the countless ways God is present in your life with A Catholic Woman’s Book of Days. Amid the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook God’s active presence. This inspiring book offers daily meditations designed to carve out a spiritual space, allowing you to set your heart on God. Each meditation is brief, direct, and personal, helping you connect deeply with God’s Word and the Catholic faith. This updated edition—featuring a new foreword by Julianne Stanz, author of Braving the Thin Places, and a new preface by the author—will help you find God in all things, each and every day.
Wish You Were Here: Travels Through Loss and Hope is the story of Amy Welborn’s trip to the island of Sicily with three of her children five months after her husband’s sudden death from a heart attack. Her journey through city and countryside, small town and ancient ruins, opens unexpected doors of memory and reflection, a pilgrimage of the heart and an exploration of the soul. It is an observant and wry memoir and travelogue, intensely personal yet speaking to universal experiences of love and loss. Along the narrow roads and hairpin turns, the narrative reveals the beauty of the ordinary and the commonplace and asks stark questions about how we fill the empty places that a loved one leaves behind. It is a meditation on the possibility of faith, one that is unflinching, uncompromising, and altogether unsentimental when confronted by the ultimate test of belief. This book is not only a well-told memoir, but a testimony to the truth that love is stronger than death.
Book of SaintsWho are the saints, why are the lives of saints important for children, and what can children learn from lives and actions? In Loyola Kids Book of Saints, the first in the Loyola Kids series, best-selling author Amy Welborn answers these questions with exciting and inspiring stories, real-life applications, and important information about these heroes of the church. This inspiring collection of saints’ stories explains how saints become saints, why we honor them, and how they help us even today. Featuring more than sixty saints from throughout history and from all over the world, Loyola Kids Book of Saints introduces children to these wonderful role models and heroes of the church. Ages 8-12.
Prove It! You is part of the best-selling teen series, Prove It! by Amy Welborn. God took all the trouble to make the very specific person called "you," so there must be a reason, right? Your parents may see you one way, and your friends may see you a different way, but who are you really? Prove It! You focuses on one of God's greatest works of art: you! Best-selling author Amy Welborn, known for her ability to translate theology into practical, real-life terms, looks at all the important issues of your life: friends, faith, family, and your future.
How do I choose what's right and what's best in a world with a million different voices trying to get me to listen to -- and live by -- their answers? There's a voice that will always tell you the truth. The voice that belongs to the One who created you. The voice that belongs to the One who loves you the most deeply and who wants nothing but the absolute best for you. The voice that belongs to the One who knows where your personal path to true peace and happiness lies. Among all those voices, amid all those voices, is God. God has the answers for your life -- with God's presence in the richness of Catholic Faith and belief. This is the place where the living God dwells, waiting for you, waiting with the peace you're looking for. Here. Now.
Finding God Every Day Discover the countless ways God is present in your life with A Catholic Woman’s Book of Days. Amid the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook God’s active presence. This inspiring book offers daily meditations designed to carve out a spiritual space, allowing you to set your heart on God. Each meditation is brief, direct, and personal, helping you connect deeply with God’s Word and the Catholic faith. This updated edition—featuring a new foreword by Julianne Stanz, author of Braving the Thin Places, and a new preface by the author—will help you find God in all things, each and every day.
2019 Best Book Awards, Winner: Children’s Religious 2018 Association of Catholic Publishers’ “Excellence in Publishing Awards,” Second Place: Children’s Books 2018 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, Silver: Religion/Spirituality Written by popular Catholic children’s author Amy Welborn, this beautifully illustrated collection of Bible stories for kids and their families is uniquely arranged according to where the stories fall in the liturgical year and when they are proclaimed at Mass. Divided into five sections—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter Season, and Ordinary Time—each section is subdivided into Old and New Testament stories. From “the Fall” to St. Paul, from the Exodus of the Israelites to the Ascension of Jesus, Loyola Kids Book of Bible Stories nurtures family and individual reading of the Bible at home, while familiarity with these stories will help children connect far more meaningfully with the liturgy.
Got God? Does God really exist? What does God want from me, anyway? Prove It! God stands ready to answer teen questions -- the really tough ones -- about God, the Catholic Church, other religions, evolution, good and evil, and a whole bunch of other things you never hear about in religion classes and Sunday Homilies -- or even from your parents. Newly updated, this no-nonsense book clearly presents the facts in a way that doesn't talk down to you. But don't take our word for it. Read Prove It! God and decide for yourself. What do you have to lose -- other than your doubts.
What do you say when someone tries to tell you: "You're not a Christian because your church isn't Bible-based?" "You're not a Christian because what your church teaches isn't in the Bible?" "You're not a Christian because you believe that good works will get you to heaven?" "You're not a Christian because you worship Mary like a goddess?" "You're not a Christian because you believe that the pope is right about everything?" "You're not a Christian because you obey the pope instead of God?" And the biggie: "You're not a Christian because you're not saved?" Prove It! Church gives you the answers you need when someone challenges your Catholic Faith. From Mary to the saints to papal infallibility, infant baptism, purgatory, and a whole lot more. Prove It! Church explains what you need to know to prove that the Catholic Church belongs to Christ, teaches Christ, preaches Christ - and is, in fact, Christ in the world today!
How do I choose what's right and what's best in a world with a million different voices trying to get me to listen to -- and live by -- their answers? There's a voice that will always tell you the truth. The voice that belongs to the One who created you. The voice that belongs to the One who loves you the most deeply and who wants nothing but the absolute best for you. The voice that belongs to the One who knows where your personal path to true peace and happiness lies. Among all those voices, amid all those voices, is God. God has the answers for your life -- with God's presence in the richness of Catholic Faith and belief. This is the place where the living God dwells, waiting for you, waiting with the peace you're looking for. Here. Now.
Matthew 26–28: Jesus' Life-Giving Death offers a close look at the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in Matthew's Gospel. A Guided Discovery of the Bible The Bible invites us to explore God’s word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. The Six Weeks with the Bible series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, these practical guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide• is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship • presents the insights of Church fathers and saints • includes questions for discussion and reflection • delivers information in a reader-friendly format • gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God’s word • appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the Bible By reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God’s word, but also in our relationship with God.
The liturgical year isn’t a concept to be taught; it’s a celebration to be lived and experienced! Award-winning author Amy Welborn shines a spotlight on our vibrant faith by centering children as active participants in the seasons and feasts of our Catholic calendar. This friendly and accessible sourcebook for children provides an inspiring and multicultural journey through the Church year with Jesus, Mary, and the saints. Along the way, children will learn exciting details about how Catholic holidays are celebrated around the world. From the Sabbath through Holy Week, from Ordinary Time through the Jewish feasts of our spiritual heritage, Loyola Kids Book of Seasons, Feasts, and Celebrations will enable children and adults to experience faith with curiosity and wonder.
Matthew 26–28: Jesus' Life-Giving Death offers a close look at the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in Matthew's Gospel. A Guided Discovery of the Bible The Bible invites us to explore God’s word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. The Six Weeks with the Bible series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, these practical guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide• is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship • presents the insights of Church fathers and saints • includes questions for discussion and reflection • delivers information in a reader-friendly format • gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God’s word • appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the Bible By reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God’s word, but also in our relationship with God.
Based on a lifetime of researching and writing about their home county of Winston, the husband and wife team of Don and Amy Dodd have crafted a unique pictorial retrospective that conveys a serene sense of what it was like to grow up in the hills of Winston. Outlining the highlights of this Appalachian county's history, from its opposition to the Confederacy to its slow evolution from its rustic, rural roots of the mid-nineteenth century, two hundred photographs illustrate a century of hill country culture. A sparsely settled, isolated county of small farms with uncultivated, forested land, most of Winston County was out of the mainstream of Southern life for much of its history. The creation of the Bankhead National Forest preserved almost 200,000 acres of forested land, primarily in Winston, to perpetuate this "stranded frontier" into the post-World War II era. The story setting is scenic--fast-flowing creeks, waterfalls, bluffs, caves, natural bridges, and dense forests--and the characters match the stage--individualistic, rugged pioneers, more than a thousand mentioned by name within these pages. Winston has long resisted change, has held fast to traditional values, and, as seen in this treasured volume, is a place as unique as any other in America.
DIVHow to Make Books, Albums, Slipcases, and More /divDIVThere’s nothing like making your own sketchbook, or wrapping a favorite book in the perfect homemade slipcase. And you can create it all yourself! Select the tools and materials you’ll need, master basic book-binding techniques, and practice your new skills on 12 eye-catching projects. Then explore the gallery of variations for more inspiration to make each book form your own. Whether you’re an experienced book binder or new to the art,Book Art Studio Handbookwill help you take your books to the next level./divDIV/divDIVWithBook Art Studio Handbook, you’ll learn how to:/divDIV/divDIV-Set up your workspace or studio/divDIV-Choose the right board, paper, book cloth, and other supplies for your project/divDIV-Fold a textblock, make a sewing template, glue a cover, and practice other essential techniques/divDIV-Create albums: Imagine your photos in an Accordion Album with Frames, for example/divDIV- Create books: How about a flexible Tacketed Book to customize?/divDIV-Create enclosures: From Slipcase to French Box/divDIV-Challenge yourself: Try your hand at an advanced project, such as a Travel Journal/div
Matthew's Gospel contains material unique to it among the canonical Gospels. What is the background for this material? Why does the writer of Matthew's Gospel tell the story of Jesus in the way he does--including women in his genealogy, telling the story of the birth of Jesus in his particular way, and including the visit of the magi led by a star? Enoch and the Gospel of Matthew shows that the writer of Matthew was familiar with themes and traditions about the antediluvian patriarch Enoch, including the story of the fall of the angels called "watchers," who transgress their heavenly boundaries to engage in illicit relations with women and teach them forbidden arts. The Gospel writer shows that Jesus brings about the eschatological repair of the consequences of the watchers' fall as told in the Enochic legend. This study focuses on Matthew's genealogy and infancy narrative and also has implications for the study of women in Matthew, since it is often through the stories of women in Matthew that the repair of the watchers' transgression takes place.
Images of America: Denver's Historic Homes provides a mere introduction into the myriad of architectural styles and the unique blending of cultures that have made the Rocky Mountain region so remarkable, from the city's inception as a mining claim to what it has become today. From itinerantly used sod and log homes to mansions that rivaled the grandest of their period, Denver's eclectic gathering of early residents produced a landscape of architectural monuments that attest to the people's needs, desires, values, and occasional eccentricities.
In order to improve the resiliency of the grid and to enable integration of renewable energy sources into the grid, the utilization of battery systems to store energy for later demand is of the utmost importance. The implementation of grid-scale electrical energy storage systems can aid in peak shaving and load leveling, voltage and frequency regulation, as well as emergency power supply. Although the predominant battery chemistry currently used is Li-ion; due to cost, safety and sourcing concerns, incorporation of other battery technologies is of interest for expanding the breadth and depth of battery storage system installations. This Element discusses existing technologies beyond Li-ion battery storage chemistries that have seen grid-scale deployment, as well as several other promising battery technologies, and analyzes their chemistry mechanisms, battery construction and design, and corresponding advantages and disadvantages.
Neuroscience is revolutionizing our understanding of human psychology and behaviour. By showing how to apply this new understanding to how you recruit, manage, and develop your people, Brann is enabling you to deliver a step change in organizational performance and individual achievement.
One of the foremost Brazilian philosophers of education presents some of his ideas, focusing on people, their actions, and their consciousness. He begins with the premise that human history is the product of people's struggle against inequality, which he describes in terms of a dialectic of oppositions and a pedagogy of consciousness. Dialectics for Gadotti is both a means of inquiry and the textual and dynamic foundation of human and cultural evolution. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
These are the answers teenagers desperately want! Why didn't God answer my prayers? What's the best way to pray? Does praying do any good at all? For many teenagers, the whole subject of prayer is a mystery. Amy Welborn helps them understand what the Church teaches, and why what the Church teaches is right.
What do heroes do? Do they fight monsters? Sometimes, but they also hold the hands of people who are sick and lonely. They build schools. They study the planets. They forgive those who have harmed them. Heroes are people who look at the world around them, see what needs to be done, and through the grace of God find the strength to help others. In the thirty-six stories in Loyola Kids Book of Heroes, you’ll meet a Catholic nun who stood up to the most infamous outlaw in the Old West. You’ll learn how entire villages of men and women devoted their lives to building great cathedrals to show their love and respect for God. You’ll learn about John the Baptist, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Charlemagne, St. Albert the Great, Dorothy Day, St. Patrick, and many others. Most of all, you’ll learn that with God’s help anyone can be a hero and make the world a better place.
The liturgical year isn’t a concept to be taught; it’s a celebration to be lived and experienced! Award-winning author Amy Welborn shines a spotlight on our vibrant faith by centering children as active participants in the seasons and feasts of our Catholic calendar. This friendly and accessible sourcebook for children provides an inspiring and multicultural journey through the Church year with Jesus, Mary, and the saints. Along the way, children will learn exciting details about how Catholic holidays are celebrated around the world. From the Sabbath through Holy Week, from Ordinary Time through the Jewish feasts of our spiritual heritage, Loyola Kids Book of Seasons, Feasts, and Celebrations will enable children and adults to experience faith with curiosity and wonder.
What do you say when someone tries to tell you: "You're not a Christian because your church isn't Bible-based?" "You're not a Christian because what your church teaches isn't in the Bible?" "You're not a Christian because you believe that good works will get you to heaven?" "You're not a Christian because you worship Mary like a goddess?" "You're not a Christian because you believe that the pope is right about everything?" "You're not a Christian because you obey the pope instead of God?" And the biggie: "You're not a Christian because you're not saved?" Prove It! Church gives you the answers you need when someone challenges your Catholic Faith. From Mary to the saints to papal infallibility, infant baptism, purgatory, and a whole lot more. Prove It! Church explains what you need to know to prove that the Catholic Church belongs to Christ, teaches Christ, preaches Christ - and is, in fact, Christ in the world today!
2019 Best Book Awards, Winner: Children’s Religious 2018 Association of Catholic Publishers’ “Excellence in Publishing Awards,” Second Place: Children’s Books 2018 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, Silver: Religion/Spirituality Written by popular Catholic children’s author Amy Welborn, this beautifully illustrated collection of Bible stories for kids and their families is uniquely arranged according to where the stories fall in the liturgical year and when they are proclaimed at Mass. Divided into five sections—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter Season, and Ordinary Time—each section is subdivided into Old and New Testament stories. From “the Fall” to St. Paul, from the Exodus of the Israelites to the Ascension of Jesus, Loyola Kids Book of Bible Stories nurtures family and individual reading of the Bible at home, while familiarity with these stories will help children connect far more meaningfully with the liturgy.
A vibrant prayer life unfolds when we regularly open ourselves to inspiration and God’s grace. 2020: A Book of Grace-Filled Days provides a daily prayer experience to help us build and nurture our faith. Beginning with the start of the church year in Advent 2019 and continuing through the 2020 calendar year, this daily devotional notes major feast days, saint commemorations, and holidays. Each page combines readings from the Scripture of the day with reflections to provide a few minutes of solace for quiet prayer and meditation. 2020: A Book of Grace-Filled Days is an accessible and insightful way to deepen our connection to God’s loving presence and fill each day with grace.
It is fast-moving and often downright funny."—New York Times "He has recaptured childish innocence and presented it with adult enlightenment—plus a touch of cynicism—yet never with irreverence." —Book-of-the-Month Club News First confession and its terrors. Eighty-four first graders in a classroom ruled by just one nun. The agony and the ecstasy of Lent. The dubious honor of being declared the worst altar server ever. Dinah Shore and the Blessed Virgin haunting your dreams. This is Eddie Ryan's world as he grows up in the intensely Catholic world of South-Side Chicago's St. Bastion's parish in the 1950s. In this classic coming-of-age novel, John Powers draws readers into Eddie Ryan's world with deep affection and bittersweet humor.
As good as a historical novel can be-fresh, imaginative, sensitively written." -The New York Post The Man on a Donkey is an enthralling, panoramic historical novel that brings to life one of the most tumultuous times in British history-the reign of King Henry VIII. In Part 1, readers are introduced to the world of the Tudors through the lives of five individuals. When King Henry VIII takes his mistress as his new wife, seizes Church property, and declares himself the only supreme head of the Church of England, the lives and fortunes of these five people are shaken-setting the stage for the momentous events in Part 2 of The Man on a Donkey.
This gem of a book profoundly shines the light of faith into daily human experiences. Amy Welborn has the unique gift of being able to take the ordinary and see the extraordinary in it. Her reflections are practical, easy to read, and highly insightful.
- Fashioned after the manner in which the Holy Father presented the praying of the Rosary in his Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae- Four-color art throughout- Includes short prayersBased on the format suggested by Pope John Paul II in his apostolic letter "The Rosary of the Virgin Mary," authors Michael Dubruiel and Amy Welborn help you: - Rediscover -- or experience for the first time -- the comfort, hope, and strength so many have found in this ancient prayer. - Deepen your love of Christ and His mother as your meditations on the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious mysteries reach a new level. - Contemplate the mystery of Christ.
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