From Willow Creek to Sacred Heart Rekindling my Love for Catholicism Chris Haw Chris Haw chronicles his spiritual journey through evangelical Christianity and his return to Catholicism. Provides a respectful and engaging look at the megachurch movement and a heartfelt expression of love for the Catholic Church’s liturgy and its commitment to the poor. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 59471 292 0 • 256pp • PB • £9.99 £7.99 • Nov 2012

Choosing to Be Catholic For the First Time or Once Again William J O’Malley S.J. In this revised edition, O’Malley prompts seekers and skeptics alike to ask a new set of questions as they hunger and search for God. He demonstrates his uncanny ability to approach the human quest for God with refreshingly frank discourse as he sorts out the Hows, Whys, and So whats of being Catholic. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 59471 343 9 • 256pp • PB • £9.99 £7.92 • Mar 2013

A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism Sarah A Reinhard Sarah Reinhard presents the first book to accompany expectant mothers from conception to baptism. This book includes weekly reflections and prayers rooted in the mysteries of the Rosary and related to the baby’s physical development. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 59471 298 2 • 256pp • PB • £9.99 £7.99

The Charism of Priestly Celibacy Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Reflections Edited by John C Cavadini The value of celibacy is often questioned, yet recent surveys of priests demonstrate that more than 75 percent of them feel personally called to celibacy and find it a source of grace in their lives. With contributions from leading authorities, this collection offers what one contributor describes as a “reversal of mindset,” a reframing of the issue for today. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 59471 361 3 • 192pp • PB • £10.99 £8.79

Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ Charles M Murphy Invites readers to spend a holy hour in Eucharistic adoration while meditating on the seven last words of Jesus and shows them how to do it. Like many devotions that fell out of favour after the Second Vatican Council, Eucharistic adoration has seen swelling in popularity in recent years. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 59471 308 8 • 128pp • PB • £8.99 £7.19 • Sep 2012

Still Point Loss, Longing, and Our Search for God Regis Martin Narrates the crisis of faith the author suffered when his mother and brother died. He explores some questions like; what does it mean to really be lost? What if God doesn’t want us after all?, and Why is it never hopeless to hope? Martin examines the questions that tug at our hearts and considers what they teach us about God. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 59471 341 5 • 128pp • PB • £7.99 £6.39

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Cravings A Catholic Wrestles with Food, Self-Image, and God Mary DeTurris Poust In this first book on the topic, written from a Catholic perspective, DeTurris offers personal, wisdom on the complex relationship between food and spirituality. Poust draws on the rich appreciation of meals she first gained at the tables of her childhood in an Italian-American family, leading readers into reflection on the connections between eating, self-image, and spirituality. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 59471 305 7 • 160pp • PB • £8.99 £7.19 • Jan 2013

Rooted in Love Our calling as Catholic Women Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle O’Boyle accompanies Catholic women through the ups and downs of their lives, encouraging them to be reflections of Christ in all things. Through sometimes-unexpected stories from her own journey, she shows that being a faith-filled Catholic woman does not mean being perfect. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 59471 306 4 • 224pp • PB • £9.99 £7.99 • Dec 2012

O Radiant Dawn Advent Wreath Prayers for Families Lisa M Hendey A daily prayer book created for use around an Advent wreath in Catholic households of any configuration. It contains twenty-eight devotional services, each designed to last only five minutes—an achievable goal for busy families. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 59471 299 9 • 32pp • PB • £1.99 £1.59

The Wow Factor Bringing the Catholic Faith to Life William J O’Malley A book for Catholic adults who wonder if their faith still has anything dynamic to say. O’Malley brings them up to date on new Catholic understandings of God, the Bible, ourselves, our origins and our future. It includes insights from non-Catholics such as Darwin, Einstein, Jung, Bohr, Bultmann, Hubble, Rudolf Otto, William James—and even atheists such as Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins. Orbis Books • 978 1 5707 5927 7 • 192pp • PB • £10.99 £8.79

Riding the Dragon 10 Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times Robert J Wicks Riding the Dragon has for a decade made itself an indispensable spiritual and psychological guide to readers experiencing seasons of adversity. This anniversary edition includes a new introduction from the author with personal reflections and fresh perspective on today’s challenges. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 893732 94 0 • 160pp • PB • £8.99 £7.19 • Dec 2012

Exploring Advent with Luke Four Questions for Spiritual Growth Timothy Clayton This creative exploration of Advent guides readers to rediscover the power of the events leading up to the birth of Christ. The four questions of Luke chapter 1, as posed by Zechariah, Mary, Elizabeth and the people in the Temple, spur readers to personal reflection on disappointment, inadequacy, openness and trust. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 59471 304 0 • 160pp • PB • £8.99 £7.19

The Best of Being Catholic Kathy Coffey A kaleidoscope of spiritual values in Catholicism that don't divide but bring people together and will instill peace and love in those who take the time to better understand them. At a time when many Catholics have grown frustrated with their Church, The Best of being catholic reminds them of the positive values and practices that they will never read about in the daily news Orbis books • 978 1 57075 978 9 • 192pp • PB • £11.99 £9.59 • Nov 2012

Simple Changes Overcoming barriers to Personal and Professional Growth Robert J Wicks It's natural to be somewhat resistant to change in our personal, spiritual and professional lives. But once we learn to identify and overcome our individual resistances to change, we open the door to personal growth and inner freedom. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 933495 01 9 • 160pp • PB • £8.99 £7.19

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Streams of Contentment Lessons I Learnt on My Uncle’s Farm Robert J Wicks Robert Wicks applies lessons learned as a city boy spending summers on his family’s farm to the complex and hectic reality of contemporary life. For the first time, Wicks opens a window into his personal life, relating stories of the people and places that have shaped his spiritual perspective in youth and early in his professional career. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 9334 9527 9 • 224pp • HB • £16.99 £13.59

Sacred Space For Advent and the Christmas Season 2012-2013 The Irish Jesuits Sacred Space continues to draw an increasing number of readers for whom it serves as a complement to the hugely popular website sacredspace.ie. It offers people a seasonal opportunity to discover the richness of the distinctive prayer method that has made Sacred Space so beloved around the world. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 59471 295 1 • 96pp • PB • £2.99 £2.39

The Seeker’s Catechism The basics of Catholicism Michael Pennock Revised edition of the concise and readable introduction to the riches of the Catholic faith. Pennock poses and then briefly answers 210 questions that are essential to understanding the basics of Catholicism. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 59471 285 2 • 160pp • PB • £5.99 £4.79

Stages on the Road Sigrid Undset A series of essays in which the author reveals her thoughts on the relationship between the Church and the modern world. Introduces readers to fascinating Catholic figures like Saint Angela Merici and the English martyrs Margaret Clitheroe and Robert Southwell, people who stood fast to their faith in the face of intellectual and political hostility. Ave Maria Press • 978 0 8706 1258 9 • 256pp • PB • £11.99 £9.59

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The Cup of Our Life A Guide to Spiritual Growth Joyce Rupp This new edition continues a fifteen-year tradition of helping individuals and groups; now with a new preface and fresh design. Rupp illustrates how the ordinary cups used each day can become sacred vessels that connect readers with life and bring them into closer union with the Divine. Ave Maria Press • 978 1 9334 9531 6 • 192pp • PB • £11.99 £9.59

A Book of Hours Thomas Merton Kathleen Deignan Some of Merton’s most lyrical and prayerful writings arranged into A Book of Hours. This is a rich resource for daily prayer and contemplation that imitates the increasingly popular ancient monastic practice of "praying the hours." Ave Maria Press • 978 1 9334 9505 7 • 224pp • HB • £12.99 £10.39

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