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Many books on spirituality ask readers to find quiet, peaceful places away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. It is relatively easy, however, to find spirituality in such a place. The real challenge is being able to find spirituality in the midst of the daily grind where people spend the majority of their time. With this in mind, Gregory F. Augustine Pierce offers Finding God @ Work, a six-session small group faith-sharing book de...

What connections do teachers make between their work and their faith? The authors interviewed 24 teachers from various parts of the United States and Canada, spanning all levels of learning, from nursery school to the college and university level. These reflections on the spirituality of teaching focus on what their work means to them, how they struggle to reach the hearts and minds of their students, and what motivates them to continue.

Over 30 reflections enable people to see the presence of God in their hearts and homes.

Here is a wonderful new resource for anyone who has been asked to be a godparent for a Catholic child. Sheridan, a deacon who has conducted countless baptisms and baptismal preparation sessions, has written a special, down-to-earth explanation of the theory and practice behind the custom of having godparents for infants who are baptized in the Catholic Church.

This helpful introduction explains the basic Catholic teachings about the Eucharist, describes the first communion guidelines and rituals, and provides ways for parents to help make the child's initial reception of the sacrament a holy, treasured, and memorable event. It includes answers to often-asked questions about first communion and Scripture readings that pertain to the Eucharist.

This welcoming approach to baptismal preparation helps parents understand the meaning of the sacrament for their child, recognize their important role as parents, and appreciate the support they receive from their parish faith community.

A collection of images to assist people in naming, processing and overcoming grief caused by illness, a loved one's death, a job loss or similar difficult situations.

This classic overview of the Bible by Father Melvin Farrell has served for many years as an introduction for those who want to learn the basics of the Old and New Testaments. It is now published by ACTA Publications in a completely new edition revised by biblical scholar Joseph McHugh. The reasonable price and clear, accessible style make Getting to Know the Bible the perfect vehicle for beginning parish-wide Bible study. The authors lead read...

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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

When a marriage ends it is more than a separation of two people. It is a death of an important part of their lives. Divorce and Beyond, the popular program for adults who have gone through a recent divorce, offers readers the support and guidance they need to help them through the divorcing process. Completely revised and updated, it will help readers through the initial stress, anger and guilt to ultimate forgiveness, happiness and growth. Di...

This touching collection includes 12 true, short stories in which the authors relate how they came to feel the presence of God while enjoying America's favorite pastime as players, coaches, parents, children, or just plain fans.

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

Each of these 31 brief reflections, remembrances, and meditations considers a different facet of the grieving process for a husband.

Adult children often need to do much more than make the funeral arrangements when a parent dies. The death of a parent can be a major life-changing event for the adult child. "The Death of a Parent is filled with stories of people who have lost a parent and how they dealt with the reality of that event. Eighteen stories divided into eight sections touch on a wide range of emotions and situations related to grief, loss and moving on with one's ...

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.

Dads of all ages will appreciate the timely, uplifting thoughts that focus on the challenges they face at home and on the job.

A wonderful, down-to-earth meditation on the spirituality of grandmothers, coupled with an illuminating Bible verse for each day of the year. Not a calendar, this book can be begun at any time, and used year-in and year-out.