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The Catholic Verses 95 Bible Passages That Confound Protestants


Free Download The Catholic Verses: 95 Bible Passages That Confound Protestants By Dave Armstrong
2004 | 235 Pages | ISBN: 1928832733 | EPUB | 1 MB
By Dave Armstrong Scriptural Truths for the Truth of the Catholic Faith Martin Luther ignited the Protestant Reformation by tacking ninety-five anti-Catholic theses to a church door in Germany. Now Dave Armstrong counters with ninety-five pro-Catholic passages from an authority far greater than Luther: the Bible itself. Protestants (and even many Catholics) will be surprised to see Catholicism so strongly supported by these Catholic verses. Not Armstrong! As a Bible-believing Protestant, he studied Scripture intently. There he encountered countless Catholic verses that convinced him that the Bible is a Catholic book. It was written by Catholics, preserved by Catholics for more than 1,400 years before Luther was born, and even today confirms the claims of the Catholic Church. That’s why," says Armstrong, early Protestant opinion was virtually identical to today’s Catholic

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Reader’s Journal for the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults


Free Download Reader’s Journal for the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults By United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
2007 | 123 Pages | ISBN: 1601370032 | EPUB | 1 MB
This easy-to-use journal is the perfect companion to the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults. The reflections in the journal support and further expand on the topics in each chapter of the USCCA, helping the reader deepen their enounter with the living Christ. Use the journal with catechumens as part of their preparation for the Easter sacraments. Make it available to participants in your adult faith formation program.

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On Being Catholic


Free Download On Being Catholic By Thomas Howard; Christoph Schönborn
1997 | 263 Pages | ISBN: 0898706084 | EPUB | 1 MB
In his first full-length book since converting to Roman Catholicism over ten years ago, Thomas Howard presents his wonderful, refreshing insights on the "glad tidings" of the deeper meaning of Catholic piety, dogma, spirituality, vision and practice, rendered in his unique style of prose for which he is well-known. The book’s chapters take the form of lay meditations on Catholic teaching and practice, opening up in practical and simple terms the richness at work in virtually every detail of Catholic prayer, piety, liturgy and experience.

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New Evangelization Passing on the Catholic Faith Today


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2013 | 92 Pages | ISBN: 1612786987 | EPUB | 1 MB
""This is a new moment in the life of the Church, a new Pentecost. It’s our turn now, to share the great gift we have been given, the gift of our Catholic faith, and renew the face of the earth."" – Cardinal Donald WuerlIn an exclusive first-hand summary of the three-week Synod on the New Evangelization, a leader of the gathering, Cardinal Wuerl, provides a succinct, specific, and tactical roadmap for all Catholics. A must-read for all parish communities.

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My Life on the Rock A Rebel Returns to the Catholic Faith (Rev)


Free Download My Life on the Rock: A Rebel Returns to the Catholic Faith (Rev) By Jeff Cavins
2002 | 241 Pages | ISBN: 0965922839 | EPUB | 1 MB
My Life on the Rock is the dramatic, emotional and humorous conversion story of Jeff Cavins, one of the brightest new teachers and converts to come into the Catholic Church in recent years. Jeff s story is one of rebellion and homecoming. He rebelled against his father and his faith – and then returned home after a series of providential events. Author: Jeff CavinsFormat: 241 pages, PaperbackPublisher: Ascension Press 2nd edition (March 2002) ISBN: 978-0965922838

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Living the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Vol. 4 Paths of Prayer


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2003 | 130 Pages | ISBN: 0898709563 | EPUB | 1 MB
Christoph Cardinal Schonborn, the editor of the monumental Catechism of the Catholic Church, a world wide best seller, provides a brief and profound commentary on the fourth part of the Catechism, the Paths of Prayer. Schonborn gives an incisive, detailed analysis of the Paths of Prayer, providing a specific meditation for each week of the year on how to develop a deeper life of prayer, as explained in the Catechism. Through these 52 meditations, Schonborn’s hope is for the reader not just to have a better grasp of Catholic prayer in its various forms, with a special emphasis on the Lord’s Prayer. This book will aid one’s growth in a greater love of and devotion to the Person of Jesus Christ.

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Living the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Vol. 3 Life in Christ


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2001 | 160 Pages | ISBN: 0898708354 | EPUB | 1 MB
"Cardinal Christoph Schonborn, the editor of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, provides a brief commentary on the third part of the Catechism, "Life in Christ". Schonborn gives an analysis of living the Christian life, providing a specific meditation for each week of the year on how better to live the Catholic faith as laid out in the Catechism."–BOOK JACKET.

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Living the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Vol. 2 The Sacraments


Free Download Living the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Vol. 2: The Sacraments By Christoph Schönborn
2000 | 137 Pages | ISBN: 0898707277 | EPUB | 1 MB
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the editor of the monumentalCatechism of the Catholic Church, a worldwide best seller, provides a brief and profound commentary on the second part of theCatechism, the sacraments. Schönborn gives an incisive, detailed analysis of the sacraments, providing a specific meditation for each week of the year on how to better live the Catholic faith with the aid of the sacraments and the Mass, and explained in theCatechism. Through these 52 meditations, Schönborn’s hope is for the reader to not just have a better grasp of the Catholic doctrine and belief, but especially to grow in a greater love of and devotion to the person of Jesus Christ."Faith is a whole. It has only one heart, one center, Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God. Christ must therefore also be the center of catechesis whose object is ‘putting people…in communion…with Jesus Christ; only He can lead us to the love of the Father in the Spirit". -Cardinal Christoph Schönborn

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Living the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Vol. 1 The Creed


Free Download Living the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Vol. 1: The Creed By Christoph Schönborn; David Kipp
1995 | 162 Pages | ISBN: 0898705606 | EPUB | 1 MB
Bishop Schonborn, the editor of the monumental Catechism of the Catholic Church, a worldwide best seller, provides a brief and profound commentary on the first part of the Catechism, the Creed. Schonborn gives an incisive, detailed analysis of the Creed, providing a specific meditation for each week of the year on how to better live the Catholic faith as expressed in the Creed and explained in the Catechism. Through these 52 meditations, Schonborn’s hope is for the reader to not just have a better grasp of Catholic doctrine and belief, but especially to grow in a greater love of and devotion to the person of Jesus Christ.

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Joyful Witness How to Be an Extraordinary Catholic


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2014 | 160 Pages | ISBN: 1616368101 | EPUB | 1 MB
We want others to know the joy we’ve discovered as Catholics and have an impact for good in the lives of others. But can busy, ordinary men and women of faith do something that really makes a difference? Author Randy Hain shares creative ways Catholics can live their faith and pass it on to others-often with extraordinary results. Hain challenges us to:* Dream big and have faith * Entrust everything to Mary * Create something beautiful for God * Discover new ways to reach today’s youth * Live an authentic faith * Be courageousJoyful Witnessintroduces us to individuals who have accomplished amazing things for God, things that have made them extraordinary Catholics. This book will inspire you to be extraordinary, too!

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