Why God Chose Mary to Raise Her Son and What it Means for You Jesus is Mary's son and Jesus is the Son of God. The God of the universe hand picked Mary to raise His Son! Mary was there the day Jesus was born and she was there the day he was crucified. Her story is deep and rich and has myriad lessons for any woman-mothers, daughters, sisters, friends. Mary's story reveals that a woman's heart is important to the Father. When God selected Mary," Hickem says, … [Read more...]

Questions and Answers about St. Joseph Grow closer to Jesus as you learn about Saint Joseph and his care for the Son of God. This engaging question-and-answer format presents a fascinating collection of facts, insights, observations, and reflections. Saint Joseph is more than a carpenter and a figure in a Nativity set. He has much to teach us about integrity, strength, faith, and humility. Indeed, Joseph is also the master craftsman in God's workshop of human … [Read more...]

Ten Catholic Women Consider the Things that Really Matter Who is to say who the authentic Catholic woman is? And how do the perils and pitfalls of modern society impact that vision? Here is a fresh look at life from the perspective of ten Catholic women who live in the spotlight of the Internet -- ten bloggers who keep it real every day with their personal posts relating their triumphs, trials, and temptations for all to see. In the same way, nothing is off … [Read more...]

Discover the joy, grace, and strength of your new life as a married couple as you share these prayers, blessings, reflections, Scripture, discussion questions, and activities to help you grow in faith, create new memories as a married couple, and be a sign of God's love to the world. This book contains twelve chapters that tell the story of a couple, from meeting and falling in love to getting married, facing challenges, and dreaming of a future together. The book can … [Read more...]

Liguori Publications announces the Liguori Catholic Bible Study Series with Lectio Divina, a new opportunity for the faithful to embrace God's Word and discover its meaning in their daily lives. The first book of the series is Introduction to the Bible, which helps readers understand the historical and cultural contexts, major themes and authors of the Bible. Study books for all four Gospels will be released next, followed by books for both testaments over a … [Read more...]

It wasn't always the case that Msgr. Georg Ratzinger lived in the shadow of his younger brother, Joseph. Georg was an accomplished musician, who for over 30 years directed the Regensburger Domspatzchor, the world-famous boys choir of the Regensburg cathedral. Brother Joseph was a brilliant young professor, but mostly known in German academic circles. Now Georg writes about the close friendship that has united these two brothers for more than 80 years. This book is a … [Read more...]