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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Millions of Americans have found themselves, at one time or another, unable to fall asleep. Whether that sleeplessness is due to legitimate insomnia or any of a million different sources of stress, Helen Reichert Lambin offers Prayers for Sleepless Night--a collection of prayers to help all of us through those long nights when sleep just won't come. These are prayers of friendship, of companionship with God. While not intended as sleep aids, as nice as that might be, these prayers are designed to help readers make use of these newfound wakeful hours and form a relationship with God. Topics addressed include: Bills, Bread and Boundaries; Children; Forgiveness; Illness; Loss and Sorrow; Regrets; and many more.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In this often humorous, sometimes frustrated, always hope-filled collection of short encouragements, John Horan € founder and long-time teacher and leader of the North Lawndale College Prep Charter High School on the west side of Chicago € offers stories, insights, and prayers to teachers, administrators, and support staff. He encourages them to ask themselves three questions: What do you see when you look at your students and their parents? What best awakens you to love? What are the costs of caring. Herbin-Horan, Mary (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Good. From campus minister George R. Szews comes a book designed for your high school graduate or early-career college student. Catholic and College Bound presents readers with five challenges that college students are sure to face during their time on campus, and five opportunities to experience startling, life-affirming examples of faith. Whether your college-bound Catholic is attending a large university or a small, private school, they are sure to face challenges and opportunities just like the ones discussed in this book. Catholic and College Bound can help prepare them for a smooth transition into adulthood, and help keep their transition firmly rooted in the Catholic faith.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Millions of Americans have found themselves, at one time or another, unable to fall asleep. Whether that sleeplessness is due to legitimate insomnia or any of a million different sources of stress, Helen Reichert Lambin offers Prayers for Sleepless Night--a collection of prayers to help all of us through those long nights when sleep just won't come. These are prayers of friendship, of companionship with God. While not intended as sleep aids, as nice as that might be, these prayers are designed to help readers make use of these newfound wakeful hours and form a relationship with God. Topics addressed include: Bills, Bread and Boundaries; Children; Forgiveness; Illness; Loss and Sorrow; Regrets; and many more.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Treatment for depression has come a long way, but often left out of the equation are the devastating effects depression can have on a marriage. The feelings of alienation, guilt and anger can be overwhelming. Authors Amy Viets and Bernadette Stankard have both lived with a depressed spouse, and they offer this book as a source of support for the pain that spouses may feel as they watch their loved ones struggle with depression. In addition to drawing from their own experiences, they have used examples from other people who have first-hand knowledge of depression in a spouse to address issues such as: Depression's effect on finances, Depression's effect on faith, The challenges of treatment, The importance of self-care, Life after depression.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Being a Catholic schoolteacher brings with it a unique set of challenges, requirements, and rewards. In A Month of Mondays, author and master teacher Karen Eifler draws from her own extensive teaching experience and that of her colleagues to help teachers, administrators, and catechists reflect on the meaning and importance of their work as grace in action. Using humorous and touching real-life stories to make her points, Eifler digs deep into the connection between teaching and spirituality. Meditations include: Taking the God's Eye View> The Communion of Saints> Crazy Present-Tense Beatitudes> I Teach People, Not Geography> The Power of the Personal> The Tongue of a Teacher. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Newly revised and updated with a new introduction, this clever and entertaining collection of meditations provides 366 days worth of inspiration for today's grandmas. Grandmas nowadays are everywhere, and Theresa Cotter offers a book that not only captures the spiritual essence of grandmotherhood but also provides hope, encouragement and support for grandmas of all ages, whether they are chairing a meeting, pursuing a degree, or in the kitchen baking cookies.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Christmas Presence is a collection of twelve touching stories about gifts that were more than they seemed. Each author recalls a special Christmas gift and how it evoked priceless and unforgettable emotions. These twelve writers reveal the true beauty of Christmas: Kass Dotterweich, Tom McGrath, James Stephen Behrens, Alice Camille, Michael Leach, Patrick Hannon, Delle Chatman, Fredric Hang, Carol DeChant, John Shea, Patrick T. Reardon, Vinita Hampton Wright. With a style that is warm and engaging, the stories explore how the true spirit of Christmas -- the presence of the divine in the world -- can be experienced in the gifts we give and receive in the holiday season. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. This collection of short stories by John Shea compiles some of his best short writing. With an Introduction written by John Shea specifically for this collection, and Scripture passages preceding each story, it will quickly become another John Shea classic. Stories include: The Boy Turned Man, Evangelizers on the Beach, Higher Math of St. Imelda, The Antique Watch, Father of Ice Cream, Adam & Eve on Christmas Morning.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This collection of short stories by John Shea compiles some of his best short writing. With an Introduction written by John Shea specifically for this collection, and Scripture passages preceding each story, it will quickly become another John Shea classic. Stories include: The Boy Turned Man, Evangelizers on the Beach, Higher Math of St. Imelda, The Antique Watch, Father of Ice Cream, Adam & Eve on Christmas Morning.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. More than merely a retelling of events, the New Testament was written for the purpose of evangelism -- not journalism. With that in mind, author Alice Camille offers this enlightening and informative explanation of the New Testament from a Catholic viewpoint. Intended to give readers an appreciation for what compelled the early church to form the New Testament as we know it, this book covers the four gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, letters, and concludes with the Book of Revelation. Careful explanations bring readers into the world of the biblical scholar with language that is both inviting and accessible. Each chapter opens with an anecdote to draw readers in, and concludes with discussion questions for personal reflection or group use.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Over forty reflections offer insights that will touch a woman's heart, heal her soul and point out new and hopeful directions.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Over forty reflections offer insights that will touch a woman's heart, heal her soul and point out new and hopeful directions.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. There is perhaps no more excruciating pain than the loss of a child. It is a life-changing event that will forever scar a parent. When a child dies, bereaved parents face the challenge of rebuilding their lives, a daunting task that may often seem overwhelming. The Death of a Child is filled with stories of people who have lost a child and how they dealt with the reality of that event. This collection of life-giving lessons touches on a wide range of emotions and situations that parents may encounter after the death of their child. Chapter titles include: -Creating a New Normal -Riding the Roller Coaster of Grief -Cherishing the Seasons -Singing Their Song.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. There is perhaps no more excruciating pain than the loss of a child. It is a life-changing event that will forever scar a parent. When a child dies, bereaved parents face the challenge of rebuilding their lives, a daunting task that may often seem overwhelming. The Death of a Child is filled with stories of people who have lost a child and how they dealt with the reality of that event. This collection of life-giving lessons touches on a wide range of emotions and situations that parents may encounter after the death of their child. Chapter titles include: -Creating a New Normal -Riding the Roller Coaster of Grief -Cherishing the Seasons -Singing Their Song.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Robertson gives voice to, among others, the frustrated mother, the satisfied mother, the mother who is lonely, the mother who is an alcoholic, the mother who is widowed, and the mother of a pregnant and unmarried teenager. In uniting these voices, all mothers join a sacred sisterhood--daughters of our Creator.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Robertson gives voice to, among others, the frustrated mother, the satisfied mother, the mother who is lonely, the mother who is an alcoholic, the mother who is widowed, and the mother of a pregnant and unmarried teenager. In uniting these voices, all mothers join a sacred sisterhood--daughters of our Creator.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. As premier disciple and model of the Church, Mary shows us how to place all the pieces of our personal stories, even those that are sharp-edged, into the greater story of salvation.--FROM THE INTRODUCTION.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. As premier disciple and model of the Church, Mary shows us how to place all the pieces of our personal stories, even those that are sharp-edged, into the greater story of salvation.--FROM THE INTRODUCTION.

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