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The Catholic Youth Bible Revised: New American Bible

16 reviews
Brian Singer-Towns

Saint Mary's Press, 2005

Catholic Youth Bible
Excellent Easy to use Bible. Great for the Young adults in our lives. Makes great sense out of scripture. Hard to Find and Usually expensive, Extremely reasonable on Amazon.

The Bible from Scratch: Catholic Edition: A Lightning Tour from Genesis to Revelation

4 reviews
Simon Jenkins

Saint Mary's Press, 2006

OUTSTANDING! Finally I understand wht the Bible is all about!
Sadly, 8 years in Catholic school didn't teach me even a fraction of what this book did about the contents of the Bible. This book explained the different sections and books in plain terms. Now I am actually inspired to read the Bible and learn what it's all about. The only additional thing I would have loved to see is why/how the different religions formed (Judaism, Catholic, Muslim, ...

Wisdom: Daily Reflections for a New Era

7 reviews
Reynold Feldman

Saint Mary's Press, 2000

talking with a wise friend
Reading the book _Wisdom: Daily Reflections for a New Era_ , I feel I am being treated to a daily conversation with a wise friend, someone who has read and thought deeply and broadly. Each day's reading begins with a provocative quotation--it may be from Albert Einstein, from an alchemical text, or from the Book of Common Prayer; the range of materials is truly eclectic, ecumenical. Then ...

Low-Back, Ladder-Back, Cane-Bottom Chair: Biblical Meditations

3 reviews
James S. Lowry

Saint Mary's Press, 1999

Top flight exegesis, exposition & theology, poetic, real!
Excellent exegesis without the technicalities, exposition that brings the theology to life in practice, does not shrink from difficulties or resort to stereotypes. Writ large in life experience. He's been there, experienced that! It's all done with the artistry of the poet. I was constantly torn between wanting to read more and not wanting it to end.

The Catholic Youth Prayer Book

5 reviews
Mary Shrader, Laure L. Krupp, ...

Saint Mary's Press, 2007

Catholic Youth Prayer Book
I work in a Catholic High School and this little book has been a great resource for Youth friendly prayer. It has the basics and much, much more. I love it! More importantly the kids love it and USE IT!!!

Blessed Grieving: Reflections on Life's Losses

4 reviews
Joan Guntzelman

Saint Mary's Press, 1994

Beautiful Gift of Healing
This book has reflections and prayers for any sort of loss, which is a natural part of life. I have given this book as a gift to many different people in many different life situations and stages of loss. I find it very comforting and hope they do also. From loss of job, to loss of a loved one, relationship, your own health, or your own life, it is a moving and healing book. I highly ...

Positively Dangerous: Live Loud, Be Real, Change the World

5 reviews
Frank Mercadante

Saint Mary's Press, 2003

Inspiring us to our larger life, through our everyday living
This book will inspire you to live the great, impactful, positive and giving life all of us of faith believe in. It inspires the reader to strive for great things. It also shows us how that life is a collection of small, wonderful choices we make in every day, and every interaction. Upon reading this book you will want to share it with all your friends of faith. I ordered several copies for ...

Praying Our Experiences

4 reviews
Joseph F. Schmidt

Saint Mary's Press, 1980

Best introduction to prayer for everyone
I first read Praying Our Experiences when it first came out 20 years ago. This concise guide to prayer touched me deeply and opened me to the wide world of praying. I bought copies for friends, family members, and used it with classes that I taught. The praise for the book has been uniformly enthusiastic. Prayer is not just for clergy, rabbis, monks, and nuns: we can all pray, whenever and ...

Guided Meditations on Images of God: Mother, Potter, Compassion, Love (Quiet Place Apart)

4 reviews
Jane E. Ayer

Saint Mary's Press, 1999

It's about time for christian guided meditation
This was an excellent audiotape for anyone who wants to experience relaxation and meditiation in a Christian context. This is the last in a series of guided Christian meditations. Strongly recommend

Daily Prayers for Busy People

5 reviews
William J. O'Malley

Saint Mary's Press, 1996

What a great way to end your day and sleep peacefully!
Daily Prayers for Busy People has just 30 days of prayers, but you won't be bored on even the 10th time around. The combination of simple and sophisticated, stimulating and soothing, makes this the one book that I always take along with me. O'Malley has the ability to touch the soul with just a few words

Cries of the Heart: Praying Our Losses

2 reviews
Wayne Simsic

Saint Mary's Press, 1994

Extremely consoling - a wonderful source of strength
This book is a wonderful find. It is poignant and provides amazing comfort to those who have suffered some sort of loss. It is the only book I have ever found which I feel comfortable giving to someone who is grieving. There's something in this book for everyone. I usually keep a stock of about 5 on hand so that I can provide one to friends/coworkers who are grieving.

More Daily Prayers for Busy People

2 reviews
William J. O'Malley

Saint Mary's Press, 1999

Remedy for 'stale' prayer.
William J. O'Malley writes from his own experience - with which most of us can identify. Speaking from the frustration spawned by the frenetic pace of life, the unending demands, the gut-wrenching sorrow of another's pain, he reflects confidence that God will hear, and the generous response of a loving, understanding God. His little books are a gift to all who scrabble for words to express ...

Passing on the Faith: A Radical New Model for Youth and Family Ministry

2 reviews
Merton P. Strommen, Dick Hardel

Saint Mary's Press, 2000

"Must" reading for all Christian parents!
In Passing On The Faith, Merton Stromen and Richard Hardel collaborate to address how, together, parents and the church can increase the likelihood that children will be committed to Jesus Christ and a life of service when they graduate from high school. The authors propose a new paradigm of intentional partnership between congregation and family in which the primary responsibility for faith ...

Yes! I Am Catholic: How Faith Plays a Role in My Life

3 reviews
Beth Dotson Brown

Saint Mary's Press, 2007

Loved It
I enjoyed this book so much. Ms. Brown interviewed people from all walks of life and pulled them together with a common thread-their faith. The lay out and cover are very eye-catching. It was so interesting I could hardly put it down.

The Catholic Youth Bible: New American Bible

2 reviews

Saint Mary's Press, 2003

Catholic Youth Bible
Refreshing way for young people to read the Bible. Easy to understand introductions to each Book of the Bible such as "Did you know? The Silent Women of the Bible" Dee Don

Prayer Ideas for Ministry With Young Teens (Help (Series : Winona, Minn.).)

2 reviews
Joseph Grant

Saint Mary's Press, 2000

Wonderful Resource
This is a wonderful resource for working with teens. It gives guidance on how to lead teens with our own stumbling, authentic faiths. It includes prayer activities that are engaging and offer the possibility of depth. I am using it as the backbone for a 4 week mini series with our teens.

Signs and Wonders from Our Journals

3 reviews
Carole Duncan Buckman

Saint Mary's Press, 1998

one of the best
I enjoyed this book. It is written for kids of youth book age, but the warm happiness it exudes made it a pleasure for me to read myself. Parents and teachers of religious education will want to recommend the book because they'll see it as a way for kids of religious background to develop a closer relationship with God. The story is told by young characters, who are writing in their teen ...

Guided Meditations for Lent, Holy Week, Easter and Pentecost: Leader's Guide (Quiet Place Apart)

2 reviews
Jane E. Ayer

Saint Mary's Press, 1998

Of All Jane's Guides, This One Is My Favorite!
During my years as a secondary religious studies teacher, I found Jane's meditations to be an extremely helpful aid in the goal of introducing teens to the practice of prayer and contemplation. The response of my students to these meditations was tremendous, and they were sincerely grateful for such genuine experiences of personal prayer. I highly recommend them to any catechist or religious ...

La Biblia Católica para Jóvenes

2 reviews

Saint Mary's Press, 2005

Excelente!
Esta version de la biblia es un tesoro para todos, no solo para jovenes. La recomiendo desde el que comienza los estudios en la Biblia hasta el que esta mas avanzado estudiando la Palabra.

Masters Companion (The): A Christian Midrash

2 reviews
Jerilyn E. Felton

Saint Mary's Press, 2007

A Must Read
This book is a must read for those who are considering using their canine companions in ministry. Easy to read and insightful, this book give wonderful examples, as well as the "nuts and bolts," of getting started in Canine assisted ministry.

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