Matthew Pinto

Chris Stefanik

From playing video games to sleeping-in, teens can think of countless things they would rather do than go to Mass on Sunday morning. That is, unless they knew what they were missing. "Do I Have to Go?" explains the meaning and the mystery of Mass in such a way that teens will be asking, "Why wouldn't I go?" With wit, clarity, and common sense, Matthew Pinto and Chris Stefanick answer the tough questions teens have about the Mass-from the rituals contained in the liturgy, to the doctrines of the Eucharist and the priesthood. When teens understand that the Mass is literally the meeting place between heaven and earth, they will have a newfound sense of awe and a deeper understanding of their role as a Catholic in a post-modern world. In "Do I Have to Go?" you will learn: Why the Mass is an essential part of the Christian life The mystery of the Eucharist as the Real Presence of Jesus's Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity How the redemptive work of Jesus Christ is communicated to and through the Church and the sacraments The meaning of all the gestures and symbols of the the Mass How the Mass has developed from its roots in the Old Testament, through its institution by Christ The importance of the liturgical seasons for the spiritual life And much, much more

101 Questions about the Mass, the Eucharist, and Your Spiritual Life

Do I Have to Go?

Jason Evert

This long-awaited sequel to the best-selling Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons? utilizes the same easy-to-read, question-and-answer format that has proven successful in capturing the hearts and minds of Catholic teenagers. With 200 actual questions from teens, Did Jesus Have a Last Name? offers clear and concise answers to some of the most challenging questions about the Church and its teachings. Here, teens will encounter clear answers to questions such as: * How can we believe in a God we cannot see? * Is the Catholic faith the only true religion? * Did the miracles in the Bible really happen? * Why are we punished by Adam and Eve’s sin? Though written for teens, this book is perfect for Catholics and non-Catholics of all ages who want to learn more about the Catholic faith. Authors Matthew Pinto and Jason Evert have a gift for providing clear, theologically precise explanations in contemporary language, drawing on examples from everyday experience.

And 199 Other Questions from Catholic Teenagers

Did Jesus Have a Last Name?

Jeff Cavins

Patti Armstrong

The word “family” brings to mind thoughts of joy, sacrifice, affection, hardship, and humor. Yet it is love that defines what it means to be a family, and it is this same love that gives a family their purpose. In bearing witness to the mystery of the love of Christ, the family becomes the “domestic sanctuary of the Church.” Amazing Grace for Families contains 101 stories of faith, hope, inspiration, and humor. Some are sorrowful, others are humorous, but all will inspire you and your family to grow in love for each other as you fulfill your roles in the domestic church. In Amazing Grace for Families, you will meet: A mother who sacrificed her own ability to walk to save the lives of her children. A little boy named Markie who brought his family closer together after learning that he had a near-terminal disease. A young man who, after being inspired by a PBS series, led his entire family from atheism to Christianity. A little boy who found an early vocation by mistaking the word “pre-school” for “priest-school.” And many more

101 Stories of Faith, Hope, Inspiration, & Humor

Amazing Grace for Families

This book will help you celebrate your faith like no other book you have ever read. It will take your heart and soul on a joyous spiritual retreat from the challenges and struggles of everyday life. This collection of 101 stories of faith, inspiration, hope, and humor attest to the power and beauty of God's amazing grace.

101 Stories of Faith, Hope, Inspiration & Humor

Amazing Grace for the Catholic Heart

A compelling collection of stories of hope and healing. These true stories will make you laugh, make you cry, and show you the power of God's healing grace. Ten stories address the age-old question of why a good God would allow people to suffer and how good can come out of evil. An inspirational collection of heart-wrenching and heart-warming sagas of people who have endured great hardship and have discovered hope and healing through God's amazing grace.

10 Life-Changing Stories of Hope and Healing

Amazing Grace for Those Who Suffer

Mark Armstrong

Amazing Grace for Fathers celebrates the power of fatherhood: love. The love of our fathers on earth reflects the infinite love of God, our heavenly Father, from which all fatherly guidance, discipline, and protection flows. The powerful stories in this book show just how deep a father’s love is for his children, particularly when he lives in and is strengthened by God’s grace. Here, you will find support and inspiration for your own fatherhood. In this book, you will meet: A young boy suffering intense pain who finds peace and comfort in the hands of his father. A loving father who literally comes back from the dead after suffering fatal injuries. A surrogate father who makes a big difference in the life of an angry and troubled boy. A father who provides a birthday present for his little girl after his death through a series of divine coincidences. A young man who heroically saves the life of another because of the wisdom handed down to him by his own father. Two fathers who, unable to provide for their families, turn to God and see His fatherly protection take care of them.

75 Stories of Faith, Hope, Inspiration and Humor

Amazing Grace for Fathers

Emily Cavins

Patti Maguire Armstrong

Amazing Grace for Mothers will lift your heart and send your spirit soaring. You will laugh, you will cry, but most of all you will refresh your mothering through stories of love, inspiration, miracles, and God's amazing grace. This collection of 101 stories will bring you the warmth and support of other women, all dedicated to the same glorious role-motherhood.

Amazing Grace for Mothers

These ten stories will make you laugh, cry, and show you the power of God’s healing grace. They address the age-old question of why a good God would allow people to suffer and how good can come out of evil. Here you will read about ordinary people who endured great hardship and discovered hope and healing through God’s amazing grace.

Amazing Grace for Married Couples will deepen your commitment to marriage like no other book. This is a collection of 12 inspirational stories about marriages that were on the brink of disaster, only to be redeemed by God’s amazing grace.

12 Life-Changing Stories of Renewed Love

Amazing Grace for Married Couples

With more than 110,000 copies sold, Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons? is the number one book for Catholic teens. It offers today’s young Catholic 200 clear and insightful answers to questions about the Catholic faith. This book captures the attention of teens by directly addressing their concerns, misconceptions, and challenges. The revised edition adds over 500 Bible and 800 Catechism references, and has the Imprimatur.

Matthew Pinto

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