"If we want love, why do we often settle for less?" from the Foreword by Jason and Crystalina Evert Tired of our toxic dating culture, many young adults want to clean up their love lives. They desire to give their lives to Christ and turn away from sin but without a concrete plan, they quickly fall back into old habits. Featuring daily stories and action items, this forty-day detox provides a practical "cleanse" for those who want to purify themselves from the poisoned dating culture and gain the freedom to love and be loved. Inside you'll find: 
<li>Compelling and clear explanations of "God's plans for love, dating, and sex"</li>
 <li>Hopeful true-life stories of people who have successfully moved from desiring chastity to actually living it</li>
 <li>Practical tools, habits, and strategies to live more virtuously with joy and freedom</li>
 "Battling for purity is tough, but the Cotters' book makes it a whole lot easier. A must read for anyone who desires authentic relationships!" - Matt Fradd, founder of The Porn Effect

Dating Detox: 40 Days of Perfecting Love in an Imperfect World

Self-Help

Lisa Cotter

Kevin Cotter

Relationships

Augustine Institute / Ignatius Press

We need hope in our world. Flowing forth from the Heart of Jesus is a torrent of mercy that is the source of this much-needed hope. Mike Pacer helps readers to discover how in God's mercy we find a reason for joy here on earth and expectation for eternal joy in Heaven. Mike's engaging and straightforward approach sheds light on the following:
<ul>
<li>The merciful and loving God revealed in the Old Testament</li>
<li>Jesus Christ as the source of mercy and reason for hope</li>
<li>The hope imparted through the message of Divine Mercy given to St. Faustina</li>
<li>Mary's role as the Mother of Mercy and Hope</li>
</ul>
Hope is not merely a feeling, but also an action through which our lives are transformed. Mike Pacer provides practical suggestions on how we can live more joyful lives through being merciful to others and receiving mercy ourselves.

Mercy and Hope

Religion & Spirituality

Pacer, Mike

Christian Books & Bibles

Who was Gilbert Keith Chesterton? A rotund man in a cape brandishing a walking stick? Certainly. A twentieth-century writer? Prolifically. A great champion and defender of the Christian Faith? Gallantly. He is known too as the "prince of paradox" and an "apostle of common sense." Chesterton has lately been enjoying a resurgence in popularity. His name appears on blog posts and news articles alike. His name is spoken more often on college campuses, and schools around the United States are being named after him.
Who was this engaging, witty, prophetic man? Allow Dale Ahlquist, the president of the American Chesterton Society, to introduce you to him. In a rollicking adventure quite Chestertonian in flavor, Ahlquist captains an expedition of discovery into who this GKC fellow is. He deftly and cleverly explores Chesterton as a man, as a writer, and as a potential saint.
Those curious about Chesterton will have their initial questions answered. Those who might be dubious about Chesterton's reputation will be challenged to reconsider. Those who consider Chesterton an old friend will be delighted. All will be engaged by amusing anecdotes, plentiful quotations, and a thoughtful study of the life of G. K. Chesterton.

Knight of the Holy Ghost: A Short History of G. K. Chesterton

Biographies & Memoirs

Ahlquist, Dale

Arts & Literature

In In Into His Likeness, Dr. Edward Sri provides an approachable but in-depth exploration of what it means to be a disciple of Christ. At the outset, he emphasizes the importance of every Christian’s developing the desire to be a true disciple of Christ and gives the reader a first glimpse of what the life of a disciple looks like. As the book progresses, he unfolds what a true encounter of love with Christ entails and explores the transforming power of God’s grace. He also offers for consideration “the four habits of a disciple”: prayer, the breaking of bread (the Sacraments), fellowship, and the teaching of the Apostles. The book concludes with a powerful call to fulfill every Christian’s mission of evangelization. Into His Likeness is a down-to-earth and tremendously valuable handbook for anyone wishing to pursue Christ wholeheartedly.

Into His Likeness: Be Transformed as a Disciple of Christ

Sri, Edward

Catholics and non-Catholics alike may be tempted to assume they already know everything there is to know about Mary. Whatever your degree of knowledge and personal devotion to the Mother of God, this book will help you see Mary with new eyes and greater appreciation.
Renowned author and theologian Edward Sri deftly leads the reader through a detailed study of Scripture and makes insightful connections to deepen and transform our understanding of Jesus's Mother. Readable, compelling, and inspiring, this book will renew your vision so that you, too, can rethink Mary – the Mother of God and our mother.
Topics include:
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<li>What was Mary's life like before the Annunciation?</li>
<li>Mary as Daughter Zion</li>
<li>What does it mean to call Mary "full of grace"?</li>
<li>What is the biblical basis for the Catholic belief that Mary is a perpetual Virgin?</li>
<li>Mary as Queen Mother</li>
<li>Mary as model of faith</li>
<li>Mary at the foot of the Cross</li>
<li>Mary as the woman of Revelation</li>
</ul>

Rethinking Mary in the New Testament: What the Bible Tells Us about the Mother of the Messiah

Written over 400 years ago, Introduction to the Devout Life is still one of the most popular books for those pursuing holiness. St. Francis de Sales explains how to turn that desire for sanctity into resolutions that yield grace-filled results.
Themes include:
<ul>
<li>Pursuing a devout life whole-heartedly</li>
<li>Incorporating prayer and sacraments into a busy schedule</li>
<li>Growing in virtue</li>
<li>Battling wisely against temptation</li>
<li>Making spiritual progress through daily, monthly, and yearly exercises</li>
</ul>
Whether you are just beginning your spiritual journey or are more advanced in the spiritual life, you’ll be able to apply this timeless wisdom immediately. Let St. Francis de Sales illumine the path to holiness and strengthen your desire to walk that road with the Lord.

Introduction to the Devout Life

De Sales, Saint Francis

Renowned scholar Dr. Tim Gray masterfully guides you through the tumultuous and inspiring life of Peter--from his call to discipleship to his eventual martyrdom in Rome. Using Sacred Scripture and tradition, Dr. Gray highlights these important lessons from Peter's life, including:
<ul>
<li>How to become a trusting disciple and "cast into the deep"</li>
<li>The pitfalls of living discipleship at a distance and the eventual denial that will come</li>
<li>How to recover from sin and accept God's mercy</li>
<li>How to become a bold witness to others of the love of Jesus</li>
</ul>
Come to better know, love, and follow Jesus through the Rock on whom he built his Church.

Peter: Keys to Following Jesus

Gray, Tim

Here is the astonishing true story of the harrowing experiences of a young German seminarian drafted into Hitler's dreaded SS at the onset of World War II. Without betraying his Christian ideals, against all odds, and in the face of Evil, Gereon Goldmann was able to complete his priestly training, be ordained, and secretly minister to German Catholic soldiers and innocent civilian victims caught up in the horrors of war. How it all came to pass will astound you.
Father Goldmann tells of his own incredible experiences of the trials of war, his many escapes from almost certain death, and the diabolical persecution that he and his fellow Catholic soldiers encountered on account of their faith. What emerges is an extraordinary witness to the workings of Divine Providence and the undying power of love, prayer, faith, and sacrifice.

The Shadow of His Wings: A Graphic Biography of Fr. Gereon Goldmann

Children's Books

Goldmann, Fr. Gereon

Temesou, Max

Biographies

Popular author and presenter Patrick Madrid draws Life Lessons from the many interesting, funny, instructive, and poignant experiences of his life. With wisdom and good humor, Patrick reflects upon the treasure trove of riches we can all take from our daily lives.
Grounded in Scripture and a firm moral foundation, Patrick's Life Lessons shows how the smallest stories that make up your life are clear pointers to the greater story of God's work in your life. The laughter, the tears, and the beauty of life come alive through Patrick's insightful and clear style. These life lessons will inspire you to look anew at your everyday experiences-and see the wonder of God.

Life Lessons: Fifty Things I Learned in My First Fifty Years

Madrid, Patrick

Major feature films such The Passion of the Christ and Risen, and books such as Bill O'Reilly's Killing Jesus raise many questions about one of the greatest controversies in history--what really happened to the crucified body of Jesus of Nazareth.
Using a popular question-and-answer format, this book examines the historical evidence concerning the fate of Jesus. Did Jesus really die on the cross? If so, what became of his body? Was it stolen? Misplaced? Is the resurrection a cleverly devised plot to found a new religion? Did the disciples of Jesus hallucinate? Is the Resurrection of Jesus a myth developed decades later, after the original disciples' experience of Jesus was distorted by a subsequent generation? Or did Jesus rise from the dead, as he promised and as his disciples came to believe and sacrifice their lives to proclaim?
Carl Olson carefully weighs the evidence with in-depth analysis. Whether you are a believer, a skeptic, or something in between, be prepared to have your thinking challenged by this provocative and insightful book.

Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?

Olson, Carl

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