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Lent And Easter Wisdom From Pope Francis
$13.99Add to cartChristians know that suffering cannot be eliminated, yet it can have meaning and become an act of love and entrustment into the hands of God who does not abandon us. -Pope Francis in Lumen Fidei, or The Light of Faith (56) Pope Francis has captivated the world with his humility, compassion, and gift for communication. Lent might seem like it’s a time to reflect on all the bad in the world, but as Pope Francis shows us, there is so much more. Within this despair, we find our greatest hope, which holds us up until the joy of Easter arrives. As you read these meditations for every day of the Lent and Easter season, reflect on the powerful words of Pope Francis and the accompanying Scripture, prayer, and action. Make the journey from suffering toward the healing and transformation found in Jesus’ resurrection.
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Advent And Christmas Wisdom From Pope Francis
$13.99Add to cartI invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ. – Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium, or The Joy of the Gospel, I, 2-3 This Advent, prepare to celebrate Jesus’ arrival as an infant in the small town of Bethlehem. Born into poverty, he brings us the good news that God loves us – and calls us to give of ourselves to others. Let the example of Pope Francis, as he models the humility and generosity of our Savior, inspire you. Reflect on the pope’s teachings, accompanied by Scripture, prayer, and action. Then go out and share the message: Jesus Christ is born!
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Advent And Christmas Wisdom From Saint Therese Of Lisieux
$13.99Add to cartEven though she is a Doctor of the Church, St. Therese of Lisieux is more well-known for being the “little flower” of Jesus. Through her “little way,” she has inspired many Catholics to love God simply, devoutly, and with great love. St. Therese believed that no act of faith is too small for God. Loving God in this way wasn’t always easy for St. Therese, but even through her suffering and death at age twenty-four she tried to love God with all her heart.
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15 Days Of Prayer With Saint Faustina Kowalska
$12.95Add to cartWhen Helen Kowalska (1905-1938) entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy as Sister Faustina, she also entered a spiritual dark night. That night ended when, transformed by this experience, she recognized Gods love for her in the sufferings of Jesus; instructed by him in a vision, she produced the Image of the Divine Mercy. These selections, taken from the diary that her spiritual director encouraged her to keep, relate her mystical experiences and convey the spirituality she drew from love for the Eucharist and reinforced through trust in the mercy of God.
Praying with Saint Faustina will lead to the joy and comfort found only by trusting in God, seeking his mercy, and reflecting that mercy in life.