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CWG Seal of Approval Titles The following book titles have been awarded the Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval. FICTION TITLES: Through the Open Window Synopsis: Lucy Lyons is a woman trying to escape her past. Content to work as a librarian and live alone with her dog, all she wants is a simple life with no complications. When she decides to take the plunge and begins to write a novel during National Novel Writing Month, she gets much more than she bargained for. Her writing will not only force her to face her own secrets, but will also put her in the path of a handsome artist who shares her love of the written word. "Through the Open Window" is an engaging novel about the secrets we keep and the hope for second chances.
In-Sight In-Sight is a modern prodigal son story set in Jacksonville , FL about a young man, Ward McNulty, who has abandoned his Catholic family values to pursue success as a political columnist. To all appearances, he's gained it--along with the affections of a TV anchorwoman and connections with rich and powerful friends. But when a group of investors convince him to back the conversion of a sleepy island town into a resort, it pits Ward against his father--a resident of the island--in a bitter eminent domain battle. Ward balks when he learns that the financial backers are not all they seem. And they'll stop at nothing--including ruining his career and murder--to get what they want. When all his former "friends" abandon him, he turns to the only man who'll stand by his side--his father. In the ensuing conflict, Ward learns the secret of his father's uncanny insight and the true meaning of sacrificial love.
Emily's Hope Emily's Hope is the story of one young woman's physical, emotional, spiritual journey from high school to adulthood. Interspersed throughout the story are flashbacks to Emily's great-grandmother's troubled life, with a climax culminating in the surprising revelation that Emily and her great-grandmother are connected more deeply than by ancestral ties alone.
Infinite Space, Infinite God II This is the second anthology of Catholic science fiction and focuses more on the heroics of faithful Catholics as they face challenges in time, space and technology.
According to Thy Word A home of charity high above the churning Atlantic brings three strangers together. Three strangers thrown together on a tumultuous journey in search of love and forgiveness. In a dilapidated trailer a young mother collapses. Her death leaves her four children in the care of a shattered man. Mary Catherine feels rejected and abandoned as she loses her family. She eventually discovers something profoundly beautiful, capable of filling her life with richness. On the path to that new life, she must find the strength to forgive her father. A motorcycle crash causes a young woman to face her cold empty past as she mourns the loss of her fiance. Her despair grows at the hands of her selfish mother. A part of her fiance is left behind and she is faced with a decision that will haunt her the rest of her life. Stained by poverty, a selfish businessman demands total control over everything in his life. His manipulation causes him to lose his wife and business. He must untangle the web he has created. If he fails to do so he will miss the greatest gift of his life. Will his pride permit him to accept the gift?
Into the Way of Peace The faithful, the weary, and the faithless converge on an inner-city church during a raging blizzard. Seeking solace and answers - or just to get away from what awaits them outside the warm comfort of the Sanctuary, each in their own way soon learns from God about who they are and where their destines lie. This, the author's second novel delves deep into the mysteries of faith in this richly woven tale of self-discovery.
In Name Only 1876, Philadelphia . Caroline Martin's life has finally taken a turn for the better. After years of hard work, she has met a virtuous and wealthy man whose love seems to promise the kind of life realized only within the comforting novels she keeps on her night table. Tragedy, however, will teach Caroline of the complexity with which God Himself authors the lives of those who turn toward him.
Passport Passport is an engaging coming-of-age story about a young man's discovery of self-sacrificial love. It is told through the eyes of Stan Eigenbauer, who is living a generally upright --- but comfortable and self-satisfied --- bachelor's life with his dog and hobby cars. When a lapse in judgment brings consequences he hadn't anticipated, Stan must make a series of agonizing decisions about how to move forward. He struggles to rearrange his life, and finds himself increasingly attuned to the needs of others. As Stan grows more faithful to his commitments, and more committed to his faith, he discovers a depth of joy and happiness far beyond what he or we could have expected.
Bleeder Classics professor Reed Stubblefield, wounded in a school shooting, retreats to a cabin in rural Illinois to recover and to write a book on Aristotle in peace. But the town of River Falls is filled with the ill and infirm -- all seeking the healing touch of the new parish priest, reputed to be a stigmatic. Skeptical about religion since his wife's death from leukemia, Reed is nevertheless drawn into a friendship with the cleric, Rev. Ray Boudreau, an amiable Aquinas scholar who collapses and bleeds to death on Good Friday in front of horrified parishioners. A miracle? Or bloody murder? Once Reed becomes the prime ‘person of interest' in the mysterious death, he seeks the truth with the help of an attractive local reporter and Aristotle's logic. But not everyone in River Falls wants this mystery solved.
CHILDREN'S TITLES: Tristan's Travels Tristan's Travels, Scared Spitless follows the lighthearted adventures of an easily frightened, but remarkably resourceful, Oregon seagull. One misty morning Tristan learns of a dear friend who is in terrible need of his help on the far side of the dangerous Columbia River , and he soon is facing the decision of his life. At the tale's exciting conclusion, he must overcome his own deep-rooted fears of both the water and flying while, at the same time, helping his friends track down their lost companion in the dark coastal forest.
We Have A Pope! We Have A Pope! is a children's picture book for ages 4-8 that discusses the papacy from its beginnings to the present day. It includes a discussion of the election of a new pope. The book includes a glossary and “Pope list.” It was granted the Imprimatur by Bishop Richard Lennon, Diocese of Cleveland, on October 28, 2009. Its publication date is springtime, 2010.
The Shadow of the Bear (Book 1 of the Fairy Tale Novels) A classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm comes to life as two very different sisters, timid Blanche and daring Rose, seek to discover Bear's identity and secret mission in a suspenseful adventure that brings each of them face to face with their own weaknesses and possible death.
Black as Night (Book 2 of the Fairy Tale Novels) Blanche Brier is alone for the summer in New York City , separated from her family. And her summer job inadvertently brings her a jealous enemy and unsuspected terror. She finds temporary shelter with seven friars, but it's not clear to Blanche how she can escape the evil that's stalking her. After Bear and his brother, Ben (a.k.a. "Fish"), discover that Blanche is missing, they cut short their European trip and begin to scour New York City looking for Blanche. But the same malevolence that is lurking over Blanche seems to be hunting them as well. With the lively help of the seven friars, Blanche struggles to sort out the ominous and apparently disconnected events that continue to build until it seems that all hope is gone. Yet during this time, the desires of her heart are being clarified - and so are Bear's.
Waking Rose (Book 3 of the Fairy Tale Novels) Ever since he rescued her from Certain Death, Rose Brier has had a crush on Ben Denniston, otherwise known as Fish. But Fish, struggling with problems of his own, thinks that Rose should go looking elsewhere for a knight in shining armor. Trying to forget him, Rose goes to college, takes up with a sword-wielding band of brothers, and starts an investigation into her family's past that proves increasingly mysterious. Then a tragic accident occurs, and Fish, assisted by Rose's new friends, finds himself drawn into a search through a tangle of revenge and corruption that might be threatening Rose's very life. The climax is a crucible of fear, fight, and fire that Fish must pass through to reach Rose and conquer his dragons.
The Midnight Dancers (Book 4 of the Fairy Tale Novels) Rachel Durham, 18, is tired of her father and stepmother's staid morality and pristine prosperity. The summer of her senior year, she's more than ready for a walk on the wild side, and the door opens - literally - when she and her eleven sisters (and stepsisters) discover a secret passageway out of their historic home on the Chesapeake Bay . The night becomes Rachel's true world, and her daytime life becomes a disposable mask. Her puzzled father tries to tow his daughters back into line by enlisting the help of Paul, a med student with a seasonal job juggling at the town festival. But Paul realizes that simply blocking the girls from their midnight parties isn't going to solve the family's problems. He embarks on a risky balancing act to gain the girls' trust – and to make Rachel see that splitting her life between night and light is a dangerous dance.
Olivia and the Little Way Olivia and the Little Way tells the story of a modern girl who follows the great saint's example amid peer pressure, bullying, and the fight for modesty in an oversexualized culture. It won an award in 2009 from the Catholic Press Association, and has already become a favorite with youngsters as well as religious ed teachers. Accompanied by heartfelt illustrations, Olivia and the Little Way engages young readers, who are drawn to Olivia's trials at St. Michael's School and her relationship with her grandmother, who teaches her how to pray the St. Thérèse chaplet and how to follow Thérèse's beloved Little Way of serving God. The story is targeted toward boys and girls ages 8-13.
Catholic, Reluctantly: John Paul 2 High Book One When their parents decide to start a new high school,George, Celia, Liz, J.P., Brian, and James are all thrown together, although they have almost nothing in common. George and Celia attended the local Catholic high school, Brian and James were homeschooled. Liz just wants to attend a school where she can play sports, and J.P. just wants to make trouble...or is that the poltergeist? Then there's a shooting at the local public high school, and Allie Weaver joins the class ... From the back cover: George Peterson would rather wrestle at a big high school, but he has to go to a new school run by Catholic parents: John Paul 2 High. Only seven kids in the whole school! The building is falling apart. Weird things keep happening. And then there's Allie Weaver, drop-dead gorgeous, but barely Catholic. Why did her parents suddenly transfer her to John Paul 2 High? And what is she so afraid of?
Trespasses Against Us: John Paul 2 High Book Two Spring semester at the first year of John Paul 2 High, it seems to Celia Costain that almost EVERYONE is dating: except her! Her parents don't allow dating, and Celia's mostly fine with that -- but that doesn't make her life much easier. Because she's the principal's daughter, everyone seems to think she's perfect. And when scary things start happening to her friend Allie, no one seems to want to tell Celia what's really going on! As for George Peterson, his conflict with Tyler Getz is far from over. As Tyler targets more JP2HS kids, and threatening messages on Allie's cell phone appear with alarming frequency, George starts wondering how long the good guys have to wait before they're allowed to strike back? When events escalate, George finds himself waiting for Tyler to cross the line so he can serve out justice … but the only person standing in his way is his former best friend: Celia Costain. A Handshake from Heaven This beautifully illustrated book shows children how the Eucharist allows them to hold God's Hand. It teaches that receiving Communion strengthens their relationship with God and through this sacrament He opens the door to Heaven. Adults and children will find their love of the Eucharist deepening as they read this book. Parents can use this book to illustrate to their child how awe-inspiring the seemingly simple act of holding the Eucharist in their hand truly is. Teachers and catechists can use this book remind students that faith and personal relationships with God are strengthened through holding His Body in the Eucharist.
NONFICTION TITLES: Cling to Hope with Joy: Messages from Scripture Synopsis: Messages from Scripture is a dialogue with the living God of Scripture. In these excerpts from the author's Scriptural prayer journal, the voice of God speaks to the reader's heart. Through words of love, hope, joy, encouragement, correction, and consolation the reader feels drawn into the heart of God, the Breath of Love. These powerful messages are intimate, profound, and prophetic. In these reflections, the Word becomes flesh once again and dwells among us. He is near and He brings a message for our time: Cling to hope with joy!
The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul Synopsis: Drawing from the deep tradition of the Catholic faith, Lisa Hendey coaches Catholic mom show to care for themselves – heart, mind, body, and soul–so that they can better love and care for their families, their neighbors, and their Church. With warmth and wisdom, Hendey creates an environment where Catholic moms can reflect peacefully upon often-competitive topics like parenting style, types of schooling, and working outside the home. By sharing her own story, Hendey inspires readers to better balance their own needs with the demands of family life and faith commitment.
Your Personal Apostolate: Accepting and Sharing the Love of God Synopsis: Each of us has a personal apostolate, or mission, that we fulfill throughout the course of our lives. Our personal apostolate does not begin when we reach a certain age or accomplish a specific goal, nor does it reach its pinnacle when we attain a certain objective. Rather, every apostolate begins the moment a person is created and comes to fruition over time, through all the circumstances of our lives. Our mission is fulfilled in every moment, through every day. Critical to our success is our willingness to accept, return, and share the Love of God. Your Personal Apostolate: Accepting and Sharing the Love of God provides insight into the importance of each of our efforts and contributions, reminding every person that “God is at work in you!”
Your Teen Apostolate: Accepting and Sharing the Love of God Synopsis: Your Teen Apostolate: Accepting and Sharing the Love of God helps teenagers recognize that their efforts and contributions are important and necessary, and reminds every teen that “God is at work in you!”
Your Preteen Apostolate: Accepting and Sharing the Love of God Synopsis: Your Preteen Apostolate: Accepting and Sharing the Love of God helps preteens understand that their efforts and contributions are important and necessary, and reminds every preteen that “God is at work in you!”
Why God Matters: And How to Recognize Him in Daily Life Synopsis: Far too often, we expect God to show Himself in grand ways yet ignore when He makes His presence known in the day to day. Neither Deacon Steve Lumbert nor Karina (Lumbert) Fabian had dramatic conversions. Rather, God led them into deeper faith through the seemingly minor details of life: pot of rice, a habit of prayer, a frustrating flight home, or a barefooted stranger. This father-daughter team have written a delightful, quick book about finding God in the day-to-day. With thought-provoking quotes, heartwarming stories, Bible verses, passages from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and simple exercises the reader can fit into his or her daily routine, they help others recognize God's presence. Great for the casual or converting Catholic longing for something more in their relationship with God, or the "advanced" Catholic wanting light spiritual exercise. This is My Body This is My Blood: A Handbook for Getting to Know and Love the Holy Mass ISBN: 0-9749553-0-2 This is a great tool for those wishing to be initiated into the Holy Mass and the Catholic Faith, as well as for those wanting to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of the Eucharist and of the Faith. Among the many illustrations found in this book, some present rich traditional symbols of the faith, while others are efficient summaries that can be used as teaching aids. Written in a straight forward style, it features: the entire Liturgy of the Mass; its Judaic origins; Preparations for the Eucharistic celebration; Church norms; Guidelines for Lay liturgical ministries; Eucharistic Miracles and Devotions; 125 Questions and Answers, and more. Many quotations taken from the Bible and Church documents have been included directly in the text ; documents such as The Roman Missal , the GIRM (3 rd edition), the Catechism of the Catholic Church , Redemptionis Sacramentum , Ecclesia de Eucharistia , Sacrosanctum Concilium , and others.
A Catholic Bride's Wedding Planner ISBN: 9780982335208 Why buy a generic bridal planner when you can have one especially made for you? This planner contains much more than the average bridal planner: · Information about the Sacrament of Marriage
Souls at Rest: An Exploration of the Idea of Sabbath ISBN: 978-0-578-0379-5 Souls at Rest is the first fully Eucharist-centered treatment of the idea of Sabbath - a day which becomes the 'setting' for the 'jewel' of the Real Presence. Readers are invited to cultivate interior freedom by designing a contemplative, personal, non-legalistic Sabbath practice. Avoiding a bullet-point, sound-bite style in favor of a layered, conversational approach, Ostermann draws forth a genuine, meditative response from her reading audience. If you think Sabbath is a dry, old, narrow – even over-done – subject, think again. In Souls at Rest we find a Sabbath refreshed by sacramental understanding, shining new light into surprising corners – evangelism, education, poetry, and community, for instance. Even the experienced Sabbath-keeper will find some new insights in Souls at Rest.  |
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