The Universal Christ:  How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope for, and Believe

Richard Rohr

A long-awaited book exploring what it means that Jesus was called “Christ,” and how this forgotten truth can restore hope and meaning to our lives. Drawing on scripture, history, and spiritual practice, Rohr articulates a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God’s constant, unfolding work in the world. “God loves things by becoming them,” he writes, and Jesus’s life was meant to declare that humanity has never been separate from God—except by its own negative choice. When we recover this fundamental truth, faith becomes less about proving Jesus was God, and more about learning to recognize the Creator’s presence all around us, and in everyone we meet.

2019   260 pages    R445.00

Anchors for the Soul: Daily Wisdom for Inspiration and Guidance

Joyce Rupp

Prayers, poems, blessings, and meditations from Rupp’s many works are brought together to offer daily wisdom that will guide you and keep you anchored to God throughout the year.

2018   400 pages    R295.00

Show Me the Path – Cultivating a Life of Discernment

Michael Mercer

Sometimes the chaos of everyday life can be overwhelming. Mike Mercer offers a solution: to approach issues in a spirit of discernment, reflecting the psalmist's words "Show me your path." The book applies a faith perspective to making choices and finding one's way, using practical examples and stories.

2018    128 pages    R245.00

Surrounded by Love: Seven Teachings of St. Francis

Murray Bodo, OFM

Fr. Murray brings to life seven teachings from the life and writings of St. Francis of Assisi. They are both a way and a destination, the way being transformation and the destination being the love of God. St Francis invites us to go on a journey from love through love into love. The seven teachings define spirituality for our own time that anyone can learn to practice in his or her own life, anyone who has an attitude of reverence for others and for the earth and all of nature, and who acknowledges the existence of a higher power that is beyond what one can perceive with the senses.

2018    128 pages    R249.50

Rejoice and Be Glad - Study Edition

Pope Francis

In this papal exhortation, released on April 9, 2018, and entitled Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad), Pope Francis looks at the call to holiness, which is something to which we all can aspire. No matter who we are, it is in the very act of living—with humility, kindness, and mercy—that we can become holy. Holiness is in everyday life, with its risks, challenges, and opportunities, but we do not have to settle for a mediocre existence. Rather, the pope challenges us to find a practical holiness. The pope’s overarching message here is this: We must cultivate seeing and acting with mercy.

2018    122 pages    R169.50

What Does God Want?: A Practical Guide to Making Decisions

Fr. Michael Scanlan

Fr. Michael Scanlan lays out for you the five critical questions you must answer as you wrestle with important decisions..

2018    160 pages     R295.00

Safely Through the Storm : 120 Reflections on Hope

Debra Herbeck
If you're facing hard times, if all seems lost, this book will give you the courage to press on to a better tomorrow. These reflections from saints and writers who suffered, who were tempted to despair, who were tested in every way will help you gain the insight you need to live confidently in the Lord.

2018    81 pages    R275.00

Lessons from a Troubadour: A Lifetime of Parables, Prose, and Stories

John Michael Talbot

John Michael Talbot’s concert meditations—heard and appreciated by millions of concert-goers over the last half-century—are now available in this unique volume. This collection of parables and stories reveals Talbot’s mystical, monastic heart and gives him an opportunity to present the Christian faith in holy and ordinary language.

2018   192 pages    R265.00

SCRIPTURE

Paul’s Theology in Context: Creation, Incarnation, Covenant, and Kingdom

James P. Ware

Provides both a concise guide to Paul’s theology and a general introduction to the key issues and debates in the contemporary study of Paul. Examining Paul’s message in the context of the ancient world, Ware identifies what would have struck Paul’s original audience as startling or unique. By comparing Paul’s teaching to the other religions and philosophies of that day, Ware presents a fresh perspective on Paul’s theology, revealing four pillars of his thought: creation, incarnation, covenant, and kingdom. After examining each of these dimensions, he explores the historical role of Paul within Christian origins and the evidence embedded in his letters regarding the beginnings of Christianity and the eyewitness origins of the gospels.

2019   264 pages    R585.00

The Biblical Names of Jesus: Beautiful, Powerful Portraits of Christ

Paul Thigpen, Ph.D.

Dives deep into Scripture from Genesis to Revelation to illuminate the many names of Jesus found therein and explain how each one reveals something new and essential about Our Lord. This book is an engrossing trek through Scripture spanning the entire Bible, focusing on the typologies of Jesus through 18 of his unique names.

2018    252 pages    R345.00

Clueless in Galilee: A Fresh Take on the Gospels 

Mac Barron

Do you want to be in on the jokes and the hidden treasures in many of the passages you thought you knew by heart? Do you want to see how, despite the inevitable weaknesses of our human nature, God has a plan for us? In this book, the author assures us that Jesus loves us, even though we’re human. With its humble reflections, this book will make you laugh and help you look at the Bible  and yourself  in a whole new way.

2018    112 pages    R265.00

Exploring the Old Testament: Creation, Covenant, Prophecy, Kingship 

Andrew R Davis

Provides an introduction to four themes of the Old Testament: Creation, Covenant, Prophecy, and Kingship. By treating these themes in the order in which they appear in the Bible, the author traces the story of the Bible itself. And by showing how these themes interconnect and what they meant for the New Testament writers, he gives us all a deeper appreciation for the riches that the Bible offers.

2018    96 pages    R215.00

Theological Models of the Doctrine of the Trinity: The Trinity, Diversity and Theological Hermeneutics

James Henry Owino Kombo

The doctrine of the Trinity is the foundational doctrine for all Christian theology, doxology and practice. James Kombo brings a unique contribution to understanding the Trinity and how God can be understood within the context of any culture and language.

2016    148 pages    R415.00

LITURGY

The Reason for the Seasons: Why Christians Celebrate What and When They Do

Fr James Schall

We can’t be joyful without knowing why we should be joyful. That’s why James Schall presents these chapters on the most important and joyful feasts of the Church’s liturgical year. You’ll come to understand more deeply the point of each celebration. You’ll learn truths about the feasts that will awaken you to real joy, as you consider Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day, as well as the End Times that we encounter in the last Sundays of the liturgical year.

2018    304 pages    R345.00

Still Hungry at the Feast: Eucharistic Justice in the Midst of Affliction

Samuel Torvend

The author invites readers to expand their experience and understanding of the Mass, the Holy Eucharist, as more than a personal encounter with the risen Christ. Drawing on recent Jesus research, the history of Eucharistic reflection among Christians, and contemporary commitments to economic justice, this book invokes the integral relationship between Eucharistic practice and Eucharistic mission. Here the ecumenical pattern and meaning of the Mass opens toward care for our wounded creation, solidarity with the poor and outcast, keeping the fast, and recovering a Eucharistic economy.

2019    160 pages     R385.00

Understanding the Sacraments: The Fabric of Our Catholic Lives

Barbara Anne Radtke

The author begins by helping us understand the broader concepts of “sacrament” and “sacramentality.” Then she explores the sacraments of initiation, of healing, and at the service of communion, helping us see them all as “visible signs of invisible grace in the world today,” so that we might “embrace a way of looking at life and seeing God in our daily surroundings and encounters.”

2018    96 pages    R215.00

Understanding the Liturgy – A Guide to How Catholics Worship

Jim Mongelluzzo

The author offers a comprehensive outline of what liturgy is, how liturgy is done, and what liturgy is meant to do for us. People probably have more questions about what we do at Mass than any other faith topic—this book will offer answers and guidelines for all who need to know the answers!

2018    96 pages    R215.00

 Word Made Flesh: A Companion to the Sunday Readings (Cycle C)

Christopher West

Offers reflections on an entire cycle of Sunday Mass readings through the lens of Theology of the Body, providing a fresh way to process and act on the Good News by orienting our desires for union with God with our understanding of ourselves and our relationships with others.

2018   128 pages    R195.00

The Activated Disciple: Taking Your Faith to the Next Level

Jeff Cavins

Teaches you how to imitate God, so you can become an instrument for him to transform the world. If you yearn for a life that moves beyond believing and practicing, if you yearn to become an "activated" disciple, then this book is for you. The foundation of discipleship is imitation. Discipleship requires such a close relationship with God that every area of your life is transformed. It is about opening yourself to God and inviting him to dwell within you. By imitating God, disciples become the instruments of God to transform the world.

2018     144 pages      R265.00

The Priestly Blessing: Rediscovering the Gift

Stephen J. Rossetti

The author forges a renewed theology of priestly blessing, encouraging his brother priests to embrace the habit of blessing people, objects, and events. He shows how the blessing is integral to the identity of priests and crucial to the spiritual wellbeing of all the faithful.

2018    192 pages    R279.50

8 Ways to Build Parish Community: A Practical Guide for Ministers and Parish Leaders

Leisa Anslinger

With people pulled in so many directions today, helping people feel connected to each other, to the parish, and to God is a major challenge for parish leaders. How do we build a stronger  community, in which more and more people are growing in faith together? Based on her own experience working with parishes and their leaders, Leisa Anslinger explores this vital question, offering eight simple, practical steps to energize and connect the entire parish.

2018   64 pages    R135.00

Broken and Blessed: An Invitation to My Generation

Fr. Josh Johnson

Fr. Johnson tackles the 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 a 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.

2018    174 pages    R265.00

Called to Pray: Daily Prayers for Catholic Schools

Justin McClain

Ofers more than two hundred original prayers to meet those requests. This collection of short prayers is arranged by school-year-related themes and can be read by a teacher or student. It is filled with fresh, timely, and meaningful prayers that fit well into any classroom schedule.

2018    160 pages   R262.50

Life Talk with God: 85 Issues Young People Face

Izabella Gates

A resource for youth that offers straight answers and wisdom to help them through the tough choices of love and life. A total of 85 topics are discussed, including: Your relationship with God; boundaries and self-discipline; drugs, alcoholism and pornography; career choices and success; sexuality and relationships; social media and staying safe; developing healthy habits; and depression and mental struggles.

2019    248 pages    R180.00

A Vision for Conversion: Eight Steps to Radically Change Your RCIA Process

Leisa Anslinger

Leisa Anslinger, a RCIA leadership and parish planning, knows how to help communities develop a vision, navigate change, and bring out the best in their leaders and parishioners. Leisa walks you through the eight most effective ways to move your parish RCIA process from maintenance-mode into a true conversion journey that inspires seekers to lifelong discipleship.

2019    112 pages     R295.00

Grieving Together: A Couple's Journey through Miscarriage 

Laura and Franco Fanucci

Is written by a couple specifically for couples, understanding that both spouses have experienced a loss and grieve differently. Drawing from Catholic tradition and teaching, Laura and Franco gently guide you through:

The physical and emotional experiences of miscarriage — including help in making the hardest decisions; How couples respond to grief — and how to support each other; Turning to family, friends, and the Church — finding help and support from loved ones and your Church community; The future after miscarriage — where to go from here as a couple.

2018    192 pages    R279.50

Off the Hook: God, Love, Dating, and Marriage in a Hookup World

Timothy P. O'Malley

Offers an easy way out of real communication and lasting relationships. Even those who reject the hook up culture can still be negatively affected by it and develop poor habits of relating to others. In this book, the author, professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame, shows how God’s plan for love serves to heal the wounds of hook up culture and is a medicine for what ails our understanding of sex, romance, love, and marriage.

2018   160pages    R265.00

Nine Months with God and Your Baby: Spiritual Preparation for Birth

Eline Landon

Amidst the doctor visits, and the physical and emotional changes that come with pregnancy, it’s easy to forget to prepare yourself spiritually to welcome your new-born into the world. That’s why Éline Landon crafted for you these maternal reflections and gathered these Scripture passages to help you prayerfully live each month of your pregnancy according to God’s loving plan.

2019    138 pages    R285.00

Apostles of the Culture of Life

Dr Donald T. DeMarco

Presents short profiles of individuals who worked heroically, consistently, and effectively in defence of life. Grouped according to various fields of endeavour—medicine, philosophy, theology, sports, entertainment, and politics and the arts—and hailing from many different countries, the heroes described within exemplify the diversity of the pro-life movement. Men and women are represented as well as individuals from different races. Offering the most diverse representation of pro-life stalwarts, this book will serve as an inspiration to anyone who loves justice, while, at the same time, providing convincing arguments as to why the defence of life is the most important issue of our time.

2018    296 pages    R320.00

Overwhelming Pursuit: Stop Chasing Your Life and Live 

Mark Joseph

“Success lets me and everybody else knows that I’m important — that I’m worth loving. Success is how I prove my worth in this world.” That’s what Mark Joseph thought. He was driven to achieve, and he did. Through his success, he felt loved and respected. He worked night and day to keep feeling important. But success came at a price.

2018    144 pages    R279.50

Side by Side: A Catholic Mother-Daughter Journal

Lori and Ava Ubowski

Is a unique journal that allows the two of you to communicate in a new and exciting way. Beautifully designed and rich in spiritual content, each page contains prompts that help you share your thoughts and faith while strengthening your connection with each other.

2018   192 pages    R265.00

Give Peace to My Soul

Lafrance, Jean 

Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity was a devoted Carmelite sister who had a special relationship with the Holy Trinity. Her patience and enthusiasm for prayer helped her to lead a life that was holy, although brief. While outlining her spiritual characteristics, this book also teaches readers the secret of Saint Elizabeth's prayer through being a witness to her life. The divine indwelling of the Trinity, gazing on Christ, and unity of prayer and a busy life helped her find power in her prayer.

2018    144 pages    R197.50

His Angels at Your Side

Fr. John Horgan

The author unveils the role of the angels in our lives - and what you must do to gain their help. You will learn how to imitate the angels in prayer and how they offer you the enlightenment and encouragement God wants to give you. By praying with the angels, you will be strengthened for what lies ahead and be better able to discern and do the Lord's will in all your actions!

2018    288 pages    R355.00    

Ave Maria: The Mystery of a Most Beloved Prayer

Pope Francis

This important new work by Pope Francis provides an enlightening new vision of the importance of women in the Church and the world, seen through the lens of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

2019    159 pages    R395.00