Paraclete Press

Too often, the noises and pressures of the world drown out the still, small voice of our heavenly Father. This little book will help Catholic families take advantage of quiet moments — in the mornings, at mealtimes, throughout the day, and at night—to join together for times of thanksgiving, intercession, petition, praise, and all sorts of prayer, drawing closer to the Lord and to each other. This special Catholic collection will entice you to remember the essential prayers of childhood and to learn new ones for your family’s faith formation, traditions, and celebrations. You may even find yourself storing this devotional volume in your heart’s treasury for comfort on a spiritual rainy day. — Sr. Bridget Haase. author of Generous Faith and Doors to the Sacred

By Sophie Piper Every child will enjoy this thoughtful and beautiful gift of prayer. This colorful collection has prayers for each day of the week—morning and evening—plus prayers for use in the home throughout the seasons of the year. This very keepable collection includes both familiar favorites and new writing, including some psalms and prayers taken from other famous Bible passages. With a theme for each day (Choosing the Right Way; God's Blessing; Forgiving and Forgiven; Living Wisely; Love One Another; God's World; A Child of God) the prayers provide a mini-liturgy that can become part of a child's life. SKU: 46457

By Martin Shannon, CJThere is an entire realm of divine activity that human eyes cannotperceive—at least not without God's unveiling grace. The angels belong to this invisible world. Fr. Martin Shannon, CJ, pulls back the veil between heaven and earth with biblical stories, meditations, and sacred art on the role of heavenly messengers and their work in our lives. Angels are servants of love, doing God's bidding with a theology of burning love. God seeks out his servants, and once he has our attention, he draws us closer, long enough for the sparks of his glory to reach us and ignite a flame in our own souls. This is the work of angels. This book is a series of reflections on the angelic visitations that are recorded in the Bible, in both the Old and New Testaments. Each entry includes a Scripture reading, an artistic image, a reflection and questions for consideration or discussion. "What a beautiful, beautiful book this is. We modern readers are materialists, mostly, and we tend to minimize the role of angels or metally edit them out of the biblical scenes. Martin Shannon restores these powerful messengers and helpers to their place in all the Scriptures and in all our lives."—Mike Aquilina, author of Angels of God: The Bible, the Church and the Heavenly Hosts"This book explores a subject that's usually too much for words—from the realm of the unseen, the invisible, as we affirm in the creed. But Shannon achieves a sparkling kind of clarity and inspiration. I suggest you not begin to read this book unless you arewilling to believe."—Jon M. Sweeney, author of The Complete Francis of Assisi and The Pope Who Quit. SKU: 46527

Released for the 5th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis! This is the story of a stray born on the Via della Conciliazione in Rome, how she’s adopted by the Pope, and then “rules” the Vatican from museum to floorboard! First in a new series. No one has a closer view of what’s happening in the world’s tiniest nation, Vatican City, than Margaret, the Pope’s new cat. But she wasn’t always Margaret, and she wasn’t always the Pope’s cat. She started out as a stray on the streets of Rome, and there are those in the Vatican who wish she’d never been allowed inside. This fun, adorable new character will appeal to all kids! Here is a cat who does what she likes regardless of what others, even someone like the Pope, expects of her! “The Pope’s Cat is a heartwarming tale, which gives the papacy a human touch, along with a taste of life in Rome. Sweeney has done an excellent job in opening up the world of the Vatican to youngsters. I read it to my two children and they both loved it!” —Christopher Lamb, Rome correspondent for The Tablet (UK) “Young readers will surely fall in love with Margaret, the spirit-filled pet at the heart of The Pope's Cat! Accompanied by fanciful illustrations from Roy Deleon, Jon Sweeney’s first book for children invites us to peek inside the Vatican and discover a Pope who loves adorable cats just like the rest of us.” —Lisa M. Hendey, founder of CatholicMom. Com, author of the Chime Travelers series “Margaret brings joy and quiet companionship into the Pope’s life in this sweet tale of friendship that left me hungry—not only for gelato and spaghetti alle vongole—but for more stories about this dear pair.” —Jennifer Grant, award-winning author of Maybe God Is Like That Too “As a self-professed gelateria Catholic, fascinated by Rome, the papacy, and cats, I cannot wait to read this story to our children and the cats we have at home.” —Massimo Faggioli, Professor of Historical Theology, Villanova University

By Sophie PiperThis sincere book is the ideal companion to our bestseller, My Baptism Book, presenting the Ten Commandments for kids one at a time, with Bible quotations and related prayers. Drawing on passages from the Psalms, Proverbs, and the wisdom of Jesus—including Jesus's summary of the Old Testament Law—The Ten Commandments for kids is a small but perfectly formed compendium of Christian wisdom, perfect for giving to achild at important religious occasions to help them learn about the Christian faith. . SKU: 46546

God has a special mission for each of us! With engaging prose and delightful illustrations, I'm a Saint in the Making reminds children of their unique call from God to live with mission and love. By recounting the highlights of the stories of both well-known and newer saints (including John Paul II, Mary MacKillop, Augustus Tolton, Teresa of Calcutta, Juan Diego and Chiara Badano) in relatable lessons, the book helps readers learn that there is no one single way to live a life of sanctity. I'm a Saint in the Making offers simple but impactful suggestions for ways children can offer acts of prayer, service, and love. Resources for parents, teachers, and caregivers at the end of book provide support for adults as they seek to encourage and accompany their young saints in the making. Awarded the Catholic Writers Guild "Seal of Approval."

By Albert Haase, OFM Ever wonder how some people become enthusiastic and on fire about their relationship with God? In thirty-three short chapters, Albert Haase gives you the tools and kindling to prepare for the spark of God in your life — and thenshows you how to fan it into flame until you are set ablaze. This book glows with time-tested wisdom as an experienced spiritual director shares the secrets of the saints. Feel cold? Or maybe just smoldering? With supplemental readingsuggestions and reflection questions, this eminently practical book functions like a personal, spiritual retreat."Fr. Albert embodies the message of this book. He is alive in the Spirit and engages others with the desire to fan into flame for God. This book and DVD are a must for an enriching parish faith sharing group oradult formation program." —Catherine S. Sims, MDiv, Pastoral Associate, Director of Adult Faith Formation, St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville IL"I have attended many retreats and presentations on the spiritual life. Fr Albert

By Rachel Hackenberg Writing to God—Kids' Edition offers guidance to kids that parents can also appreciate: It teaches them how to pray to God creatively through their pens (or pencils, or crayons). In 35 days, kids learn how to pray to God using their senses, reflecting on their feelings, in light of Bible verses, looking at nature, to understand the ordinary events of life, to use new words and pictures for God, and writing to God as a way to say "thank you." "Hackenberg's book gives children permission to experience prayer as daily conversation with God. The freshness and honesty of her own prayers and her helpful prompts invite them to find and value their ownwords as offerings to a God who wants to be in relationship with them." —Anabel Proffitt, Associate Professor of Educational Ministries, Lancaster Theological Seminary . SKU: 46480