Did you know that Marian Consecration is biblical? With roots stretching all the way back to Genesis? 
Just as Jesus is the only Way to the Father (Jn 14:6), the sole mediator between God and man (1 Tm 2:5), so Mary is the primary mediator and intercessor before her Son. By virtue of the grace given to her as the Mother of God, she is the “Queen of Heaven and Earth.” 
In this timely book, Shane Kapler uncovers the biblical basis for Marian Consecration. He demonstrates how entrusting oneself to Our Lady—and living this devotion through practices such as praying the Rosary, wearing the Brown Scapular, and keeping the Five First Saturdays—is firmly rooted and foreshadowed in the Old and New Testaments. In Mary, we see the heights to which each of us is called: to be without blemish (Eph 5:27), be glorified in body and soul (1 Cor 15:51–53), and share Christ’s heavenly reign (Rv 3:21). 
Discover how, like Saint Joseph and Saint John the Apostle, we are invited to share in Mary’s interior life, to fully surrender ourselves to the action of the Holy Spirit, and to begin loving Jesus with her Immaculate Heart. 
More than ever, the popes have recognized Our Lady of Fatima’s call—as urgent now as it was in 1917—for consecration and devotion to the Immaculate Heart as a reiteration of the Gospel, a plea for Christians to enflesh the message of Scripture. 
“Blessed are the pure [or ‘immaculate’] in heart, for they shall see God” (Mt 5:8)

The Biblical Roots of Marian Consecration: Devotion to the Immaculate Heart in Light of Scripture

Religion & Spirituality

Kapler, Shane

Christian Books & Bibles

TAN Books

Through, With, and In Him: The Prayer Life of Jesus and How to Make It Our Own

“Lord, teach us to pray”—the petition of the most intimate followers of Jesus—remains the heartfelt petition of every Christian disciple down to the present day. The divine gift of the Our Father is the foundation of our life of prayer, but it is only the beginning of how Jesus leads us through himself to the Father: then as now, he teaches the Church to pray, and he does the same for us in our individual prayer lives. Shane Kapler’s Through, With, and In Him offers practical ways to open up this vital dimension of our spiritual lives, instructing us in how the Church's sacraments and private devotions unite us to the prayer continually issuing forth from the heart of Christ. Jesus will continue to teach us if only we open our ears and eyes to his words and example. In this, as in all things, Christ is the Door. This new book by the author of The God Who is Love brings us to the threshold of that Door, and beyond. Open this book, and learn to pray anew.

Angelico Press

The Epistle to the Hebrews and the Seven Core Beliefs of Catholics

The Epistle to the Hebrews is considered one of the most beautifully written and theologically dense books of the New Testament. Its author expounds upon the way the Old Covenant finds fulfillment in Christ and exhorts his readers to maintain their confession of faith despite ostracization and persecution from the surrounding culture. Shane Kapler’s new exploration of Hebrews shows how, when we study the text through the eyes of its first-century Jewish-Christian author and readers, obscure references and allusions yield an abundance of riches. This one epistle becomes the ideal means for, not just introducing, but delving deeply into, foundational Catholic beliefs: the Trinity, Jesus’s full humanity, the Word of God (written and unwritten), Christ’s priesthood and salvation by grace (expressed in both faith and works), the communion of saints, the Eucharist, and the authority of the Church’s ordained shepherds. By immersing ourselves in the heart of God’s revelation in Christ, we, like the first generation of believers, will stand equipped to weather the current storms, and to proclaim Christ--the Way, the Truth, and the Life--to a hostile culture.
 “A clear and concise look at how the promises God made to His People of the Old Covenant are fulfilled in Christ. Shane Kapler’s research has made the sometimes dense theology of the Epistle to the Hebrews accessible to virtually every reader.”--BISHOP MICHAEL SHERIDAN, Diocese of Colorado Springs
 “Not a book you read once and place on the shelf. Wonderfully written, it is a teaching tool that beautifully illuminates how the Epistle to the Hebrews loudly proclaims a Catholic message.”--MATTHEW LEONARD, Executive Director, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
 “Shane Kapler’s new book is deeper than just a study, and more meaningful than mere exegesis; he has crafted an encounter with the Living Word of God.”--SARAH REINHARD, author of Word by Word
 “An outstanding job presenting Hebrews as a primer in Catholic belief. Read it--NOW!”--GARY ZIMAK, author of From Fear to Faith
 “Discover the Catholic faith leaping from the pages of Scripture.”--DENISE BOSSERT, author of Gifts of the Visitation
 “An abundance of insights and the perfect companion for your personal or group Bible study.”--ANNA MITCHELL, Producer and News Director, EWTN Radio’s The Son Rise Morning Show
 “In this small book lies an education.”--KENNETH J. HOWELL, Theologian in Residence, The Coming Home Network
 “A mental removal of the veil to the Holy of Holies.”--JARED ZIMMERER, author of Man Up!

The Epistle to the Hebrews is considered one of the most beautifully written and theologically dense books of the New Testament. Its author expounds upon the way the Old Covenant finds fulfillment in Christ and exhorts his readers to maintain their confession of faith despite ostracization and persecution from the surrounding culture. Shane Kapler's new exploration of Hebrews shows how, when we study the text through the eyes of its first-century Jewish-Christian author and readers, obscure references and allusions yield an abundance of riches. This one epistle becomes the ideal means for, not just introducing, but delving deeply into, foundational Catholic beliefs: the Trinity, Jesus's full humanity, the Word of God (written and unwritten), Christ's priesthood and salvation by grace (expressed in both faith and works), the communion of saints, the Eucharist, and the authority of the Church's ordained shepherds. By immersing ourselves in the heart of God's revelation in Christ, we, like the first generation of believers, will stand equipped to weather the current storms, and to proclaim Christ--the Way, the Truth, and the Life--to a hostile culture. 
"A clear and concise look at how the promises God made to His People of the Old Covenant are fulfilled in Christ. Shane Kapler's research has made the sometimes dense theology of the Epistle to the Hebrews accessible to virtually every reader."--BISHOP MICHAEL SHERIDAN, Diocese of Colorado Springs 
"Not a book you read once and place on the shelf. Wonderfully written, it is a teaching tool that beautifully illuminates how the Epistle to the Hebrews loudly proclaims a Catholic message."--MATTHEW LEONARD, Executive Director, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology 
"Shane Kapler's new book is deeper than just a study, and more meaningful than mere exegesis; he has crafted an encounter with the Living Word of God."--SARAH REINHARD, author of Word by Word 
"An outstanding job presenting Hebrews as a primer in Catholic belief. Read it--NOW!"--GARY ZIMAK, author of From Fear to Faith 
"Discover the Catholic faith leaping from the pages of Scripture."--DENISE BOSSERT, author of Gifts of the Visitation 
"An abundance of insights and the perfect companion for your personal or group Bible study."--ANNA MITCHELL, Producer and News Director, EWTN Radio's The Son Rise Morning Show 
"In this small book lies an education."--KENNETH J. HOWELL, Theologian in Residence, The Coming Home Network 
"A mental removal of the veil to the Holy of Holies."--JARED ZIMMERER, author of Man Up! 
For almost three decades Shane Kapler has been active in catechesis and evangelization in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. A regular guest on Catholic radio, he is the author of Through, With, and In Him: The Prayer Life of Jesus and How to Make It Our Own, The God Who is Love: Explaining Christianity From Its Center, and co-author of Tending the Temple: 365 Days of Spiritual and Physical Devotions. He is online at www.explainingchristianity.com.

Angelico PR

"Lord, teach us to pray"--the petition of the most intimate followers of Jesus--remains the heartfelt petition of every Christian disciple down to the present day. 
The divine gift of the Our Father is the foundation of our life of prayer, but it is only the beginning of how Jesus leads us through himself to the Father: then as now, he teaches the Church to pray, and he does the same for us in our individual prayer lives. Shane Kapler's Through, With, and In Him offers practical ways to open up this vital dimension of our spiritual lives, instructing us in how the Church's sacraments and private devotions unite us to the prayer continually issuing forth from the heart of Christ. 
Jesus will continue to teach us if only we open our ears and eyes to his words and example. In this, as in all things, Christ is the Door. This new book by the author of The God Who is Love brings us to the threshold of that Door, and beyond. Open this book, and learn to pray anew.

James: Jewish Roots, Catholic Fruits

The Epistle of James has long been a reminder that the Tree of Life-Christ's Cross and Gospel-was planted in rich, Jewish soil. James, steeped in Israel's wisdom literature, law, and prophets, and set aflame by his encounter with the Risen One, passionately addresses matters of spiritual life and death. Shane Kapler looks at the epistle through the eyes of its first-century Jewish-Christian readers, unpacking its lavish content and showing how this inspired text has yielded, century after century, abundant fruit for the Church. Discover how: <ul><li>James, Paul, Peter, and John all agree in their teaching on justification</li><li>A distinction was drawn between "works of the law" and works accomplished by grace</li><li>Final salvation is a synergy of faith and graced works</li><li>Our sufferings, when united to Christ's, become conduits of grace for us and others</li><li>Tradition acted as a source for the written gospels</li><li>Social and economic justice are integral to Christianity</li><li>The sacrament of the anointing of the sick effects spiritual and physical healing</li><li>God responds in powerful, miraculous ways to the prayers of his holy ones</li></ul> Readers will also find an in-depth explanation of James's identity as a "brother of the Lord," and what the historical reception of his epistle reveals about the formation of the New Testament canon and Christ's mechanism for overcoming doctrinal divisions.

The Epistle of James has long been a reminder that the Tree of Life--Christ's Cross and Gospel--was planted in rich, Jewish soil. James, steeped in Israel's wisdom literature, law, and prophets, and set aflame by his encounter with the Risen One, passionately addresses matters of spiritual life and death. Shane Kapler looks at the epistle through the eyes of its first-century Jewish-Christian readers, unpacking its lavish content and showing how this inspired text has yielded, century after century, abundant fruit for the Church. Discover how: James, Paul, Peter, and John all agree in their teaching on justification A distinction was drawn between "works of the law" and works accomplished by grace Final salvation is a synergy of faith and graced works Our sufferings, when united to Christ's, become conduits of grace for us and others Tradition acted as a source for the written gospels Social and economic justice are integral to Christianity The sacrament of the anointing of the sick effects spiritual and physical healing God responds in powerful, miraculous ways to the prayers of his holy onesReaders will also find an in-depth explanation of James's identity as a "brother of the Lord," and what the historical reception of his epistle reveals about the formation of the New Testament canon and Christ's mechanism for overcoming doctrinal divisions.\nFrom the Back Cover\n"A marvelously comprehensive study of the canonicity, history, and author of the Epistle of James, as well as an excellent summary of its topics. Everyone from professors to laity should benefit from Kapler's accessible style."--FR. BRIAN MULLADY, O.P., retreat master, EWTN program host\n"I will never look at James or his letter the same way again. Topics are masterfully explored and explained."--SHAUN MCAFEE, author of I'm Catholic. Now What?\n"Excellent for scholars and novices. Kapler reveals many golden nuggets."--STEVE RAY, author of Crossing the Tiber\n"Kapler unashamedly shows how the catholic epistles are truly Catholic. The section on the origin of the canon is alone worth the price of the book! This work packs a satisfying punch--loaded with information and encouraging of real faith."--JAMES L. PAPANDREA, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary\n"Shane Kapler is a vital voice in the Church for those seeking a better understanding of Scripture." --SONJA CORBITT, author of Ignite: Pray the Bible Like Never Before\n"Kapler does an outstanding job of digging into the Old Testament foundations for James's teaching--a great guide for individual and parish bible studies."--GARY MICHUTA, host of Hands On Apologetics\n"A deeply biblical tour of one of the earliest New Testament writings that is homiletic without being preachy and Catholic without being contentious."--DOUGLAS M. BEAUMONT, author of Evangelical Exodus\n"There are few Catholic writers today more gifted at teaching the New Testament. This book is illuminating, deep, and gleaming with spiritual insight."--MATT NELSON, Assistant Director at Word on Fire Institute

Marrying the Rosary to the Divine Mercy Chaplet

Discover the rewards of uniting two of the Catholic Church's most beloved devotions. In this new booklet, Shane Kapler provides 20 reflections demonstrating the riches that flow from interspersing our praying of the decades of the Rosary with the Divine Mercy Chaplet. By marrying the two together in this way, the mysteries of the Rosary reveal the Cross's relationship to every aspect of our Lord's life, and the Chaplet becomes a means for joining Mary at the foot of her Son's Cross and invoking God's mercy upon ourselves and our world.

Hitchcock Media Group LLC

Discover the rewards of uniting two of the Catholic Church’s most beloved devotions. In this new book, Shane Kapler provides 20 reflections – paired with 40 classic works of art – demonstrating the riches that flow from interspersing our praying of the decades of the Rosary with the Divine Mercy Chaplet. By marrying the two together in this way, the mysteries of the Rosary reveal the Cross’s relationship to every aspect of our Lord’s life, and the Chaplet becomes a means for joining Mary at the foot of her Son’s Cross and invoking God’s mercy upon ourselves and our world.

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The Biblical Roots of Marian Consecration: Devotion to the Immaculate Heart in Light of Scripture

Through, With, and In Him: The Prayer Life of Jesus and How to Make It Our Own

The Epistle to the Hebrews and the Seven Core Beliefs of Catholics

The Epistle to the Hebrews and the Seven Core Beliefs of Catholics

Through, With, and In Him: The Prayer Life of Jesus and How to Make It Our Own

James: Jewish Roots, Catholic Fruits

James: Jewish Roots, Catholic Fruits

Marrying the Rosary to the Divine Mercy Chaplet

Marrying the Rosary to the Divine Mercy Chaplet