New Titles - March 2016

www.knowloveserveinspire.com New CD The Logic of Being Catholic by Dr. Ray Guarendi LH28_8   Dr. Ray Guarendi shares his story of how logic led him home to the Catholic Church. He found out that, contrary to his Protestant misunderstandings, the Church is coherent and never contradicts herself. Dr. Ray explains how the answers to his objections to Catholicism were both Biblical and believed by the earliest Christians. Explore the logic that led him to the fullness of truth. See the flyer New Books  Understanding "Our Father" LH_BK_UF25 In Understanding "Our Father," Dr. Scott Hahn presents a unique meditation on this common prayer, leading readers to consider the wealth of meaning in this seemingly simple prayer. Relying on the Fathers and Doctors of the Church as well as Sacred Scripture, Dr. Hahn takes each of the seven petitions of the Our Father individually and draws out the implications of the prayer given to us by Christ himself. See the flyer 7 Secrets of Confession LH_BK_7SC Vinny Flynn, author of the best-seller, 7 Secrets of the Eucharist (100,000 copies sold), presents a similar approach to the Sacrament of Confession in this new book that reveals 7 key "secrets" or hidden truths about the great spiritual beauty, power, and depth of Confession. See the flyer New Booklets  Stations of the Cross: The Way of Divine Mercy LH_CTS_45NEW These classic reflections on Christ's passion by St. Alphonsus retain their timeless relevance—especially for the Year of Mercy. They are enriched by a brief biography of Alphonsus, a selection of prayers penned by him, and a word on the history and value of the Way of the Cross as a "way of divine mercy." See the flyer Why Pilgrimage? by David Baldwin LH_CTS_46NEW Since beyond the mists of history people have been drawn to making pilgrim journeys. In this modern, frenetic world, pilgrimage is on the increase. This booklet seeks to answer why, as well as giving insights, inspiration, and ideas for anyone contemplating pilgrimage. See the flyer The Door of Mercy: In the Words and Life of Pope Francis by Fr. Ivano Millico LH_CTS_47NEW The new "Jubilee of Mercy" announced by Pope Francis is of great significance. In a world that takes lightly to love and forgiveness, this is an invitation to start out on a personal journey to discover what mercy truly is. See the flyer Corporal Works of Mercy: Mercy in Action Msr. Richard Atherton LH_CTS_48NEW Pope Francis wants us to stop and think about the Corporal Works of Mercy—feeding the hungry and thirsty, clothing the naked, housing the homeless, visiting the imprisoned and the sick, and burying the dead—especially during the Year of Mercy. Fr. Atherton guides us through the spiritual and practical matters that love asks of all Christians. See the flyer Spiritual Works of Mercy by Mgr. Paul Grogan LH_CTS_49NEW Most Christians want to live an active faith yet feel perplexed about how to do so. Through acts of mercy we can respond fully to God's goodness towards us, involving conversion of our interior life. Such acts are truly God's acts of mercy; we become mere human agents for God to alleviate people's unhappiness. See the flyer Mercy Works: Practical Love for the 21st Century by Mark Shea LH_CTS_50NEW The spiritual and corporal works of mercy are not a list to be learnt but actions to be lived. Mark Shea gives great examples of people who have performed the works of mercy and advice on how we can practice them in the 21st century. Pope Francis's Year of Mercy is a call to each one of us to rediscover and to live the works of mercy every day. See the flyer Why Go to Confession? by Fr. John Flader LH_CTS_51NEW Describing the Sacrament as "one of the greatest treasures of the Catholic Church," this booklet considers both the human and spiritual perspectives of Confession. It includes notes on examination of conscience and a helpful Rite to Confession. See the flyer Spiritual Warfare: Fighting the Good Fight by Fr. Vivian Boland OP LH_CTS_52NEW Every Christian is engaged in an ongoing struggle against the self and against temptation, striving to gain the blessings of the Kingdom of God. This booklet enlightens the struggle by searching the wisdom of the Scriptures. It gives hope to everyone, because Christ is always by our side to help us in every battle, and he has already defeated death and sin. See the flyer A New Hospital Prayer Book LH_CTS_53NEW This popular prayer book, now revised and improved, offers well-loved prayers, meditations, and encouragement for those in the hospital. Prayers for expectant mothers, excerpts from Scripture, and from the saints, the Rites for Receiving Communion when sick, and Anointing the Sick are included, as is night prayer and a helpful guide to confession. See the flyer