A scholarly, easy to read book tracing Mary's presence in the Old Testament, through prophecies, figures and symbols, to Mary's role in the New Testament, where we see the many instances and places where Mary is found working beside her Divine Son. A clear, concise exposition (all Biblical) which shows clearly Marys place in the economy of Salvation. The author is well known in Italy for his scholarship and leadership in founding the Franciscans of the Immaculate. PROD ID: AIB-AG001, 393 pp, sewn softcover.
Call Me Blessed is a collection of fictional short stories with lifelong lessons. The stories within bring to light bullying, love, and one life’s journey. They explore finding one’s calling after having little purpose in life and discuss how one deals with life and death. Throughout the book, the author touches upon his relationship with God and his messengers.
Call Me Blessed is a 7 x 10 softbound, matte cover Scripture study journal that is thoughtfully written and beautifully designed. Every day of this four-week study provides Scripture to get you started, an excerpt from Mulieris Dignitatem (On the Dignity and Vocation of Women), and notes for further Bible reading. You will find a daily devotion, some thoughts to consider as you reflect, and a prayer prompt to dovetail with your reading. There are thoughtfully-crafted, generous pages for writing and art journaling. Step by step, day by day, biblical reading and inspiring essays introduce you to nineteen women of the Bible whose stories bring to life the dignity and vocation of women of God throughout the ages. Together with several contemporary women authors, consider the stories of these biblical women in the light of gospel and see how their truths beckon you to also grow as a woman of God.
I know this book was inspired by the Lord. I thought the Lord was telling me to write the book, but I am not a writer. Then one day, it was clear to me that the title should be Call Me Blessed even though I never considered myself blessed due to the terrible circumstances I lived through. In the process of writing this book, I can see that the Lord was with me every step of my life. I pray that as you read my story, you will be able to see how the Lord can comfort you through all your pain and suffering. I'm now just about seventy and finally able to make sense of my life. You belong to an awesome God.
From experiencing rape, rejection and death to struggling with barrenness and abuse, the five women in this book have known what it means to be tested to the very limit of one's endurance. In this very personal and pain-filled narration, Sarah takes you on a journey through their lives and shows how they were able to overcome their hardships.Someone once said that radical faith in the face of radical circumstances brings radical result. That may well be true, because these are stories of amazing victory over incredible adversity. Despite its painful topics, the book shows that even in the most desperate of situations it is possible to have hope. Although written from the point of view of Christian beliefs, it will appeal to people from all walks of life, because its deals with issues that affect all irrespective of race, religious-orientation or one's position within the society.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. --Romans 12:12 NIV They Call Me Blessed! Is the captivating, compelling and timely story of the author's odyssey of faith during one of the most difficult periods of her life. Are you in the middle of your own painful situation? Through dependence upon Christ, His Word and the power of prayer, this book will show you how to be an overcomer.
The Beatitudes--Jesus' pronouncement of blessing for the meek, the merciful, the pure in heart, and others--from the backdrop for Antia Donihue's latest book. The sixth title in a series that began with When I'm on My Knees (nearly a half-million sold) will show readers that God blesses us as we trust and obey Him--through everyday events, triumphs, and tragedies. Each selection will point readers to the "silver linging" of life's experiences--the abundant blessing of God, in any and every circumstance, for those who put their trust in Him.
Only 2 in 10 Americans under 30 believe attending a church is important or worthwhile. Well over half of young adults raised in the Church have dropped out with many having a strong anti-Church stance, many even believing the Church does more harm than good.Fr. Josh Johnson was one of these people. In Broken and Blessed he tackles the harsh realities facing the Church in the 21st century. With charity and courage he speaks to his own generation of Catholic “Millennials,” who often feel their needs and concerns are not being addressed by the Church, or who simply do not believe the Catholic Faith has any relevance to their lives. Using his own experiences, both as a former struggling young Catholic and as a priest, Fr. Josh offers an inspiring witness of how he came to know God, rather than just knowing about him—and presents practical ways for us to truly know God as well. Broken and Blessed: Addresses head-on Millennials’ most pressing issues with the Catholic Faith Presents powerful and inspiring stories from Fr. Josh’s own faith journey Shows how one can truly encounter Jesus in a personal way Offers practical insights on how to overcome habitual sins Discusses the nature of prayer, as well as the challenges to prayer and how to overcome them
My book is about the following: —My mother going into the hospital and literally dying 3 times and returning each time to this world. —Growing up with extreme allergies —An angel that appeared as a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit; she had a last question to relay to my mother. —The inside of an asthma inhaler (canister) that somehow popped out of the outside plastic holder. It had a special number on it when found on a special holiday. —The “warnings” of The Book of Revelation and wondering if I had said anything during my mother’s eulogy that could have caused me to be cursed, due to the serious eye problems I began having after the funeral. I had seen over a dozen ophthalmologists over the next five years. —Again, my asthma inhaler canister has a very special number at a very significant religious time. —A very special cat that I considered my “pal” and “buddy”. He lived to be about 105 or 110 years in human years. —The scene on the cover of this book which shows the top of the trees that turned “gold” and the “RAINBOW” that all appeared within minutes of each other the day Wheatie-Boy passed on. —Calling my oldest brother to see if he minded me writing a Christian book at this time. He did not mind. Then, minutes later wondering if God wanted me to write a book. Within about 15 minutes of getting off the phone with my brother; the phone rang and it was a representative of WestBow Publishing Company wanting to know if I was currently writing or contemplating writing any Christian books; I had contacted them 2 years and one month before. —Other miraculous signs that made me feel very blessed. —22 critically important topics with applicable Bible verses bolded. PRAISE JESUS, YAHWEH, AND THE HOLY GHOST!
An Understandable and Reliable Guide to Revelation Over 12 chapters, Blessed covers the full text of the book of Revelation, exploring its call to patient endurance as God's sovereign plans for judgment and salvation are worked out in the world. In this book, Guthrie shows how Revelation is less about when Jesus will return and more about who we are to be, what we are to do, and what we can expect to endure as we wait for Jesus to return to establish his kingdom in the new creation. With a friendly and engaging tone, Blessed takes the fear, intimidation, and confusion away from studying Revelation, providing a solid and accessible resource that individuals and small groups can use to study this important yet often avoided book. Understand the Book of Revelation: Helps readers make sense of Revelation's unique apocalyptic symbolism, visual imagery, and Old Testament allusions Transformative Personal Application: Every chapter asks and answers the question, What does it mean to hear and keep this part of Revelation and thereby experience its promised blessing? A Focus on What Is Clear and Uncontroversial: Highlights Revelation's call for a costly allegiance to Christ and a refusal to compromise with the world rather than focusing on interpretive approaches and disputes
