"As he approached the door to the sacristy, Fr. Daniel Connor had no idea that his parish - and his priesthood - was about to be changed forever." 
 THE BETTER PASTOR is a fictional yet realistic story, lovingly written for all those priests in the world who are not only spiritual shepherds but also leaders of the organizations we call parishes. Being the pastor of a Catholic parish is one of the most challenging jobs in the world. Whether they are responsible for a small rural parish, medium-sized urban one, or large suburban mega-parish, all pastors have one thing in common: they can t do it alone. Unfortunately, many wonderful priests find that becoming a pastor can be overwhelming and lonely, and can even diminish the joy of their vocation. This is a tragedy, and an unnecessary one. 
 In his first book written for a Catholic audience, Patrick Lencioni tells the story of a priest who is challenged to think differently about his job. As he does in his other leadership fables written for the secular world, Lencioni quickly cuts to the heart of the challenge faced by leaders, and he provokes them to embrace simple but powerful concepts that can change the way they work and serve the people God has put in their lives.

The Better Pastor

Patrick Lencioni

Lighthouse Catholic Publishing

The story of Christ Cathedral is alive with examples of the work of the Holy Spirit, from its literal foundation to its art and architecture. This work of narrative nonfiction first explores the life of Dr. Robert Schuller, a man who was inspired to grow a humble church on the rooftop of a drive-in theater into an international ministry that broadcasted around the world from a glass church in California. Dr. Schuller named his massive, 10,000 glass pane church the Crystal Cathedral. The see-through ceiling and walls gave the impression of preaching under the open sky. Crystal Cathedral Ministries always had what it needed to fulfill its goals, outreach, and expansion, until Schuller's age pulled him out of full-time ministry and the church collapsed financially.More than thirty acres of land with five buildings of architectural significance faced liquidation in bankruptcy proceedings. Using court transcripts and personal interviews with those directly involved, this book explores how the Diocese of Orange emerged as the likely buyer. For more than a decade, Bishop Tod Brown had struggled to build a cathedral, and this option seemed to fulfill that need and save the campus as a place for Christians. Remarkably, it was the 84-year-old Schuller who urged his Board of Directors to accept the Diocese of Orange's offer so that the cathedral would be preserved as "a place of Christian worship." Dr. Schuller called the Catholic Church his "Mother Church."Each phase of the story introduces new and critical players who served their own roles, from fundraising to the restoration of the new campus. The redesign of the Crystal Cathedral brought dedicated people, both Catholic and Protestant, together to renew it as a catholic place of worship. From the restoration of the Hazel Wright Organ to the mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the innovative white ceiling quatrefoils to the marble altar, the result is a cohesive, singular Cathedral.Following the theme that the tapestry is woven from the back, this story details the large and small, often inexplicable, ways that the Lord lights the way without revealing the true destination.

Neither Crystal Nor Gold: The Transformation of the Crystal Cathedral into Christ Cathedral

Religion & Spirituality

Robert W. Artigo

Christian Books & Bibles

The Three Comings of Christ: Daily Meditations for Advent

Pacer, Mike

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. Discover how in God's mercy we find a reason for joy here on earth and a reasonable expectation for eternal joy in Heaven. Mike's engaging and straightforward approach sheds light on the following. The merciful and loving God revealed in the Old Testament Jesus Christ as the source of mercy and reason for hope The hope imparted through the message of Divine Mercy given to St. Faustina Mary's role as the Mother of Mercy and Hope Hope is not merely a feeling, but also an action through which our lives are transformed. Mike provides practical suggestions on how we can live more joyful lives through being merciful to others and receiving mercy ourselves.

Mercy and Hope

Mike Pacer

Most people believe that theres something special about our hearts. Not just the physical organ, but something more. Most people understand that there's something inside us that goes beyond the physical realm and into the spiritual. Theres something inside us that could be described as a sacred place within, or, more appropriately, a sacred presence within. With this in mind, we are forced to ask, Who or what is this sacred presence, and does it exist in everyone regardless of race, culture, or even religious beliefs? In Jesus in You: The Indwelling of the Trinity in the Souls of the Just, Mark Miravalle takes on these and other pertinent questions about Christ living within us. He also puts forth the challenge to be honest and courageous enough to ask the life-changing question: Whats inside of me?

Jesus in You

Mark Miravalle

Religious Studies

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