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Catechesis │ Spirituality │ Pastoral Ministry

Salt & Light &ndash; <i>Church, Disability, and the Blessing of Welcome for All</i>
Salt & Light – Church, Disability, and the Blessing of Welcome for All
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Joyfully We Wait &ndash; <em>An Advent Examination of Conscience</em>
Joyfully We Wait – An Advent Examination of Conscience
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The Catechist's Guide to Beloved Catholic Prayers &ndash; <em>Understanding and Sharing the Tradition</em>
The Catechist's Guide to Beloved Catholic Prayers – Understanding and Sharing the Tradition
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Confirmation Conversations &ndash; <em>What Parents and Teens Need to Know</em>
Confirmation Conversations – What Parents and Teens Need to Know
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Your Guide to Planning a Catholic Funeral
Your Guide to Planning a Catholic Funeral
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Present-Moment Prayer for Catechists
Present-Moment Prayer for Catechists
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Serving in the Joy of the Spirit &ndash; <em>A Service Project Journal for Teens</em>
Serving in the Joy of the Spirit – A Service Project Journal for Teens
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Spirituality Book Bundle
Spirituality Book Bundle
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The Splendor of Holiness &ndash; <em>Sacred Art of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine</em>
The Splendor of Holiness – Sacred Art of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine
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Wonderfully Made &ndash; <em>A Weekly Journal for Faith-Filled Moms-to-Be</em>
Wonderfully Made – A Weekly Journal for Faith-Filled Moms-to-Be
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Six Jars of Love &ndash; <em>Loving Attitudes to Help Married Couples Reconnect</em>
Six Jars of Love – Loving Attitudes to Help Married Couples Reconnect
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Woman of Worth &ndash; <em>Prayers and Reflections for Women Inspired by the Book of Proverbs</em>
Woman of Worth – Prayers and Reflections for Women Inspired by the Book of Proverbs
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Awareness and Purification &ndash; <em>Acts of the Meeting for the Protection of Minors in the Church</em>
Awareness and Purification – Acts of the Meeting for the Protection of Minors in the Church
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A Mother's Love &ndash; <em>Devotions for Mother's Day</em>
A Mother's Love – Devotions for Mother's Day
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Called by Name, Sent in His Name &ndash; <em>Reflections on an Outward-Bound Church</em>
Called by Name, Sent in His Name – Reflections on an Outward-Bound Church
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One-Minute Retreats &ndash; <em>Prayer and Practices for Busy Catholics</em>
One-Minute Retreats – Prayer and Practices for Busy Catholics
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On Becoming Bread &ndash; <em>Reflections and Stories to Nourish Your Spirit</em>
On Becoming Bread – Reflections and Stories to Nourish Your Spirit
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2019-2020 Living with Christ Sunday Missal for Young Catholics
2019-2020 Living with Christ Sunday Missal for Young Catholics
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2019-2020 Living with Christ Sunday Missal
2019-2020 Living with Christ Sunday Missal
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2019-2020 Living with Christ Prayer Journal
2019-2020 Living with Christ Prayer Journal
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Still Green and Growing &ndash; <em>A Practical Spirituality for the Second Half of Life</em>
Still Green and Growing – A Practical Spirituality for the Second Half of Life
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GOD PLAYS A PURPLE BANJO <em>and 41 Other Stories of Inspiration, Hope, and Humor</em>
GOD PLAYS A PURPLE BANJO and 41 Other Stories of Inspiration, Hope, and Humor
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Blessings for the Home &ndash; <em>Honoring God’s Presence in Every Room</em>
Blessings for the Home – Honoring God’s Presence in Every Room
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Praying as a Family
Praying as a Family
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Benedictine Promises for Everyday People &ndash; <em>Staying Put, Listening Well, Being Changed by God</em>
Benedictine Promises for Everyday People – Staying Put, Listening Well, Being Changed by God
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Praying Our Way Toward Wholeness &ndash; <em>A Step by Step Guide to Daily Prayer</em>
Praying Our Way Toward Wholeness – A Step by Step Guide to Daily Prayer
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Listening to the Spirit &ndash; <em>Balancing Ministry and Management in Parish Life</em>
Listening to the Spirit – Balancing Ministry and Management in Parish Life
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Jesus, Where Are You? &ndash; <em>Stories, Activities and Prayers</em>
Jesus, Where Are You? – Stories, Activities and Prayers
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The Grace of Patience &ndash; <em>Discovering the Abundance of Waiting</em>
The Grace of Patience – Discovering the Abundance of Waiting
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Constant Hope &ndash; <em>Reflections and Meditations to Strengthen the Spirit</em>
Constant Hope – Reflections and Meditations to Strengthen the Spirit
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Heavenly Friends &ndash; <em>An Introduction to the Beauty of Icons</em>
Heavenly Friends – An Introduction to the Beauty of Icons
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How to Talk to Children About People with Disabilities
How to Talk to Children About People with Disabilities
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How to Talk to Children About The News
How to Talk to Children About The News
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How to Talk to Children About Prayer
How to Talk to Children About Prayer
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The Wounded Body of Christ &ndash; <em>A Parish Discussion Guide on Abuse in the Catholic Church</em>
The Wounded Body of Christ – A Parish Discussion Guide on Abuse in the Catholic Church
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Meditations for Those Left Behind by Suicide
Meditations for Those Left Behind by Suicide
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Show Me the Path &ndash; <em>Cultivating a Life of Discernment</em>
Show Me the Path – Cultivating a Life of Discernment
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A Parish Guide for Bereavement Ministry & Funeral Planning
A Parish Guide for Bereavement Ministry & Funeral Planning
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8 Ways to Build Parish Community &ndash; <em>A Practical Guide for Ministers and Parish Leaders</em>
8 Ways to Build Parish Community – A Practical Guide for Ministers and Parish Leaders
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What Can I Do? &ndash; <em>8 Ways to Help Build Community in Your Parish</em>
What Can I Do? – 8 Ways to Help Build Community in Your Parish
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Understanding the Liturgy &ndash; <em>A Guide to How Catholics Worship</em>
Understanding the Liturgy – A Guide to How Catholics Worship
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Understanding the Sacraments &ndash; <em>The Fabric of Our Catholic Lives</em>
Understanding the Sacraments – The Fabric of Our Catholic Lives
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Exploring the Old Testament &ndash; <em>Creation, Covenant, Prophecy, and Kingship</em>
Exploring the Old Testament – Creation, Covenant, Prophecy, and Kingship
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Visiting the Elderly &ndash; <i>A Guide for Ministers of Care</i>
Visiting the Elderly – A Guide for Ministers of Care
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Peacemaking and Nonviolence
Peacemaking and Nonviolence
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10 Promises of Jesus &ndash; <em>Stories and Scripture Reflections on Suffering and Joy</em>
10 Promises of Jesus – Stories and Scripture Reflections on Suffering and Joy
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The Parish Guide to Volunteer Ministry &ndash; <em>Encouragement, Support, Guidance</em>
The Parish Guide to Volunteer Ministry – Encouragement, Support, Guidance
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Thank You for Volunteering
Thank You for Volunteering
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Responding to the Sexual Abuse Crisis &ndash; <i>A supplement to the Parish Emergency Kit</i>
Responding to the Sexual Abuse Crisis – A supplement to the Parish Emergency Kit
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The Parish Emergency Kit &ndash; <i>Responding with Compassion when Tragedy Strikes</i>
The Parish Emergency Kit – Responding with Compassion when Tragedy Strikes
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Is There Room for Me? &ndash; <i>A Catholic Guide and Response to Immigration</i>
Is There Room for Me? – A Catholic Guide and Response to Immigration
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A Cry is Heard &ndash; <em>My Path to Peace</em>
A Cry is Heard – My Path to Peace
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