New & Noteworthy

	NEW! 2010 Respond and Acclaim Songbook Provides psalm and Gospel acclamation arrangements for choir, cantor, organist, and guitarist. The increased size of music notes, chords, and texts make it even easier to use than before, and horizontal rules between verses help singers keep their place. (Item #72234) $7.50

	NEW! 2010 Respond and Acclaim 3 CD Set This three-CD set includes recordings of the assembly response and two verses from every psalm in Respond & Acclaim. 3 CD Set. (Item #OCP-101CD) $30.00

	NEW! Olivia and the Little Way Fifth grader Olivia Thomas has moved to a new school in a new state, and is eager to make friends! Her best friend quickly becomes someone she has never seen — St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Follow Olivia's trials as she tries to fit in at St. Michael's School. With the help of her grandmother, she learns about the "Little Way" of serving God and how it can change everything! Nancy Carabio Belanger's touching book, targeted toward girls and boys age 8-13, is beautifully illustrated by Sandra Casali LewAllen. (Item #81177) $10.95 2009 Catholic Press Association Book Award winner!

	NEW! My Sister/Brother is Annoying! And Other Prayers for Children By Fr. Joe Kempf Children say the most wonderful things! This book of prayers, by Fr. Joe Kempf and his furry friend, Big Al, is written the way children talk—and the way they think! My Sister is Annoying is a beautifully illustrated, fun way for children to talk to God about things that are important to them, such as the joy of playing outside, celebrating a birthday, and trying to figure out the right thing to do. Read the prayers and listen to the CD with a child you love as Father Joe and Big Al introduce these prayers read by children. My Sister is Annoying will help children—and their parents—to pray the way Jesus taught us to pray…simply and from the heart. Audio CD included. (Item #94541) $16.95

	NEW! Catholic St. Louis: A Pictoral History by William B. Faherty SJ and Mark Scott Abeln The history of the Catholic Church in St. Louis is dominated by strong personalities and architectural grandeur. In Catholic St. Louis, rich text and photography capture the people and places that have defined Catholicism in a historic, and historically Catholic, city. Renowned historian William Barnaby Faherty, S.J., delivers concise historical sketches of the integral people and the landmark houses of worship; and photographer Mark Scott Abeln captures nearly forty different area churches in majestic fashion. 176 pages, hardcover, 8.5x11 (Item #81329) $32.95

	NEW! St. Louis Hills By Ann Zanaboni Originally marketed as "country living in the city" by developer Cyrus Crane Willmore, St. Louis Hills remains an idyllic, slow-paced suburb within the city proper. The neighborhood has maintained its charm as well as its small businesses-a meat market, a barbershop, and a frozen custard stand. St. Louis Hills tells the story behind the famous Ted Drewes, Hampton Village, the various corner churches and the pastoral Francis Park. No two houses are alike in St. Louis Hills, creating a unique architectural gem in the city of St. Louis. This is a unique and fascinating look at one of the city's best-kept neighborhoods. 120 Pages, Paperback. 8.5x5.5 (Item #83030) $18.00

	NEW! To Whom Shall We Go? Lessons from the Apostle Peter By Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan To be a Christian today, to follow Our Lord and accept His call to discipleship, demands heroic courage. It takes deep faith to live the particular - special, unique - vocation that's yours alone. Heaven knows it isn't easy. St. Peter knows it, too. He's well aware that even the most enthusiastic and committed Christian can become frightened and unsure, can make mistakes and betray a loved one, can seek and receive forgiveness, can begin again and - with an even stronger faith - can go on to face life's most difficult challenges. To Whom Shall We Go? presents the words and actions of St. Peter as it clearly shows how his life - his strengths, weaknesses, joys, and sorrows - offers an example for all of us. How it offers hope for each of us. (Item #84057) $13.95

	A Book of Hours Now in its seventh printing! Thomas Merton was the most popular proponent of the Christian contemplative tradition in the twentieth century. Now, for the first time, some of his most lyrical and prayerful writings have been arranged into A Book of Hours, a rich resource for daily prayer and contemplation that imitates the increasingly popular ancient monastic practice of "praying the hours". Editor Kathleen Deignan mined Merton's voluminous writings, arranging prayers for Dawn, Day, Dusk, and Dark for each of the days of the week. A Book of Hours allows for a slice of monastic contemplation in the midst of hectic modern life, with psalms, prayers, readings, and reflections. Hardcover, 224 pages. (Item #88541) $18.95

	NEW! Tracking Virtue, Conquering Vice A Guide for Spiritual Survival By Father Joseph Classen Father Joseph Classen, author of the popular Hunting for God, Fishing for the Lord, will be your guide on a new expedition, where deep love for the great outdoors and good humor intersect with spiritual truth in ways that will appeal to you, regardless of your faith tradition. Drawing upon a wealth of stories from his experiences as a hunter and angler, Father Joe provides powerful and insightful connections between real life and God's plan. Whether he is connecting the dangers and pitfalls of the outdoors with the many obstacles that can derail your faith life or providing clues on tracking your own path through unchartered wilderness, Father Joe is an entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable guide in this must-have book for any sports man or nature lover! (Item #84510) $14.95

	NEW! Wayfaring: A Gospel Journey in Everyday Life By Margaret Silf In this latest book from internationally best-selling author Margaret Silf, we are guided through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. With a nuanced understanding of Ignatian spirituality, Silf connects the structure of creation, incarnation, death, and resurrection to an experiential journey through the events and stories that are our map and compass for the route, whatever our tradition. Silf's candid personal anecdotes, thoughtful reflection questions, and charming metaphors assist us on our own journeys of faith and prayer. This book is an ideal gift for fans of Ignatian spirituality, interfaith spiritual seekers, and lovers of Silf's compelling prose. (Item #86426) $16.95

	NEW! God's Enduring Presence: Strength for the Spiritual Journey By Joyce Rupp Who among us hasn't longed for a deeper experience of God, especially during times of suffering, doubt, pain, and weariness! Here bestselling author Joyce Rupp offers us the spiritual assurance that God is always with us, God's presence is enduring, and God gives us strength for our own spiritual journey. These beautiful reflections are filled with hope and abiding faith in God's presence and are intended to help readers discover that "deeper place" within themselves. Recommended for all spiritual seekers--and a great gift book! (Item #81710) $12.95

	NEW! Gifts of the Eucharist: Stories to Transform and Inspire By Nancy Reeves & Bernadette Gasslein In this collection of compelling personal stories and theological reflection, noted spiritual guides Nancy Reeves and Bernadette Gasslein team up to revitalize Catholic appreciation of the Eucharist as the communal center of the faith. Each chapter is built around stories from a variety of believers that guide readers to explore ten gifts received through the Eucharist: 1. Transformation 2. Remembrance 3. Thanksgiving 4. Reconciliation 5. Healing 6. Nourishment 7. Guidance 8. Embrace 9. Community 10. Celebration Each chapter concludes with the authors' adaptation of a psalm, questions for personal reflection or discussion in a small group, and a guided spiritual exercise. (Item #83347) $12.95

	NEW! Tears of God By Fr. Benedict Groeschel Fr. Benedict Groeschel, best-selling author and beloved spiritual teacher, writer, and psychologist, wrote this latest book for all those who have suffered great sorrow or catastrophe in their lives and for those close to such persons, who share their deep suffering. Sorrow comes into the life of every person, but only into the lives of some people comes catastrophe. These are disasters that occur either suddenly or with terrible effects, like the death of a child. They can be natural disasters like hurricanes, or they can be horrific accidents or tragedies caused by people's evil acts. They can also arise from wars and situations of great tension. Fr. Benedict has written previously about faith and sorrow (Arise from Darkness) and seeks in this book to study catastrophes of all different kinds in relationship to our faith in divine providence, in God’s goodness and mercy, and finally in the light of Christ’s suffering and death. Christianity is the only religion which speaks of a God who suffered a terrible catastrophe—crucifixion and death. Therefore, the Christian must, in the midst of catastrophe, find his way to the foot of the cross, and there he will find answers which cannot be given by any other religious faith. All religions attempt to deal with catastrophe, all confront the mystery of suffering and of evil. Christianity invites you to share the burden of your catastrophe with the person who is our Savior and Redeemer, one who Himself endured great pain and sorrow, the son of God, Jesus Christ. (Item #81729) $10.95

	NEW! Light and Shadows: Church History amid Faith, Fact and Legend By Walter Brandmuller The Crusades, the Spanish Inquisition, the Reformation, and the Renaissance popes conjure in the imagination a corrupt Roman Catholic clergy hungry for wealth and power. In this insightful, well researched work, the Vatican’s chief historian, Fr. Walter Brandmuller, takes a thoughtful and understanding look at these and other important chapters in Church history. Without denying, or flinching at, the human capacity for folly, failure, and evil, Brandmuller moves beyond the caricatures and legends that often substitute for real history to reveal a Church, both human and divine, fulfilling its mission in every time and place. His goal is not to whitewash any of these past events or issues, but rather to illuminate them, and bring to them a more in-depth, comprehensive historical understanding on the basis of their causes, circumstances and effects. (Item #81730) $16.95

	2009 OSV's Catholic Almanac by Matthew Bunson 604 pages. Paperback (Item #84399) $28.95 CLEARANCE! $19.99 While Supplies Last or thru 09/30/09

	NEW! Fear Not: Learning From Your Cancer By: Judy Gettis Smith Judy Gattis Smith takes on an important and difficult topic – a faithful, yet emotionally authentic response to cancer. In Fear Not! she offers a biblically grounded exploration of how one’s response to cancer is part of one’s faith journey. She shows how the crisis offers challenges and opportunities that through God’s grace can transform survivors in deeply healing ways. The participants’ workbook plus a leader’s guide for facilitating the weekly group meeting. Throughout both, Gattis sustains an intimate, sensitive tone which invites personal reflection and growth. Using storytelling, drawing, meditations, imagery, and Bible passages, she encourages participants to name the many difficult aspects of life with cancer. Then she helps them develop practices that help foster faith and healing. These include using positive memories; choosing perspectives and coping skills; finding ways to approach illness with endurance, courage, and even humor; and discerning patterns in response that are shaping the larger pattern of one’s life journey. Excerpts from the poetry and journals of cancer survivors emphasize the real-life struggle to find wholeness and meaning in illness. Gattis’ work is a gift and an inspiration. Your challenge with cancer…. This is an important event to consider because it is a crisis moment – a time where both danger and opportunity come together. You have begun looking at the fears, dreams, feeling, experiences and thoughts cancer has brought you, trying to gain some self-understanding through this experience, some reorganization of the your life and your thinking now that you are a cancer survivor. You were given dark nights. If not treated as growth they will destroy you. - Chapter 6 Paperback (Item #83820) $12.00

	NEW! If God Disappears: 9 Faith Wreckers and What to Do about Them By: David R. Sanford Virtually everyone has--or will--face crises of life and faith. These pivotal times are part of everyone's spiritual journey. Why then do some people emerge from the crisis with their faith intact while others give up on God, the church, and holy living? If God Disappears comes alongside the Christian who is spiritually drifting--or is on the verge--or knows someone who is considering leaving God and the church behind--and compassionately empowers them to re-embrace their faith. Author David Sanford shares nine "faith wreckers" and nine "faith builders" to help us better understand which circumstances and attitudes undermine our faith and which ones draw us closer to God. Back Cover Copy Does it seem as if God turned out the lights and slipped away? God often seems absent when we need him most. Some people respond to this by seeking him even more wholeheartedly. Others feel shunned and abandoned, and slowly drift away from their faith. Why do some individuals emerge from such crises with their faith seemingly intact while others all but give up on God, the church, and spiritual life? How can we walk through troubling, even devastating times without shipwrecking our trust in God? If God Disappears comes alongside those who are already spiritually drifting—or are on the verge—and compassionately empowers them to re-embrace their faith. Author David Sanford explores a series of nine "faith wreckers" and nine sometimes counterintuitive "faith builders" to help us better understand which circumstances and attitudes undermine our faith and which ones draw us closer to God. You may feel that it's impossible to come back to God. You may fear God wouldn't take you back anyway. But even if it feels like God has disappeared . . . it's never too late. Front Flap Copy What's the greatest crisis among Christians today? David Sanford believes it's the loss of faith. Not loss of salvation—but loss of faith in God, in the Bible, in the church, or in Christian beliefs. Like most individuals, you probably know someone who has left the church or experientially lost his or her Christian faith. Maybe it's even been your own experience. Sadly, many people feel their church isn't a safe place to talk about something like this and, as a result, of the nearly 75 million American adults who say they have made a commitment to Jesus Christ, more than 31 million have quit going to church. Thousands more will join their ranks this week. If God Disappears drops the guilt and compassionately addresses the personal, practical, biblical, and theological issues surrounding this crisis. Is it really possible to lose one’s faith? Why did it seem to happen to so many good people in the Bible? How can you help a friend who is struggling? This important and much-needed book will show you what to do if you experience a personal crisis of faith, as well as how you can reach out to those who are spiritually drifting. And it will remind you that no matter what you’re going through, God is still there to be found. Back Flap Copy David Sanford and his wife, Renée, own Sanford Communications, Inc., a company that works with leaders, organizations, and publishers to develop life-changing books and other resources. Over the years, David has been featured or interviewed and quoted by leading news services, national broadcast networks, numerous Web sites and blogs, stacks of magazines, and scores of newspapers including USA Today and The Los Angeles Times. His detailed biography appears in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in Media and Communications. David and Renée live "on the road to Damascus" outside Portland, Oregon, where David serves as lay teaching pastor at Spring Mountain Bible Church. They are the parents of five children. Hardcover, 176 pages (Item #83821) $16.99

	There's No Place Like Hope: A Guide to Beating Cancer in Mind-sized Bites There are many books on cancer, but none so hopeful and useful as Vickie Girard’s. The result of more than eight years of working closely with thousands of cancer patients and survivors, this is one cancer book that definitely has its feet on the ground. In the very first chapter, the author assures the reader to “immediately throw out any old cancer horror stories. Times, treatments, and diagnoses are all changing and improving as we speak.” The next 150 pages is a powerful, practical and inspiring guide that will empower millions of cancer patients to quickly understand the new “Patient Empowerment Medicine”, so they can better fight and better survive this disease. “Fear doesn’t defeat cancer,” reminds Girard, “empowered treatment defeats cancer.” Having survived one of the most deadly types of cancer, she writes with unusual clarity and authority and has taken her message to the floor of the United States Senate and to thousands of cancer patients and survivors throughout the world. Her personal mission is to “empower and inspire people who have cancer and those who love them,” and her long-awaited book truly delivers on that promise. This is Vickie Girard’s long-awaited and completely indispensable survival guide for cancer patients and their families. Regardless of the type of cancer, here is an immediate, practical, and inspiring guide that will empower any patient to better fight and survive this disease. Through her involvement with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America and The American Cancer Society, Vickie Girard has taken her message of “empowered patient care” to the floor of the U.S. Senate and to thousands of cancer patients and survivors throughout the world. The message is simple, hopeful, powerful, and long overdue: “We must stop speaking of cancer in whispers. We may have cancer, but cancer does not have us. Cancer is a beatable, treatable, survivable disease.” In 1992 Vickie Girard was diagnosed with Stage Four cancer and told to get her affairs in order. After coming to Cancer Treatment Centers of America for a second opinion, she chose to fight. She not only survived, she went on to become one of our nation’s most compelling advocates of the new “patient empowerment medicine.” She is a tireless patient advocate, speaker and writer, crisscrossing the nation, working with doctors, nurses and cancer support groups. She has a toll-free cancer patient counseling line and writes Vickie’s Spin for the nationally circulated “Link To Life.” She received a Presidential Proclamation from President Clinton and has appeared on NBC’s “Today Show,” Lifetime TV’s “New Attitudes,” and countless local radio and television news shows. Girard has testified on the Patients Bill of Rights on the floor of the United States Senate, received a Presidential Proclamation for her efforts in health care reform. . .was recently nominated for a position on the Council of Public Representatives at the National Institute of Health in Washington, D.C., and awarded the YMCA Women of Achievement Award for “truly outstanding contributions to her community.” "In all my years of counseling cancer patients, I never found the one book that patients and their families were always requesting. I finally gave up looking and decided to write it. I come with vital information to share with cancer patients at any stage of your battle, regardless of the type of cancer you are dealing with. I write to tell you that, yes, I have been down the road and I’ve come back to tell you that, if you look closely, there are bread crumbs along the path to guide you in defeating your cancer. I want to assure you that even the worst of odds can be beaten and overcome--that the hope of defeating cancer now exists for us all. There is no such thing as 'false hope.' The day my hope was fed is the day I began to get well. Even when it is not probable, it is still possible to win against this disease. I am living proof of this. Remember that cancer does not have a brain, a heart, or a spirit. It is you who has the brain, the ability to strategize and to plan the cancer’s demise. So keep your pilot light burning brightly, read this book, get ready to fight, and know that I’m with you all the way." - Vickie Paperback (Item #83822) $14.95