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"The Pope is a man who laughs, cries, is at peace with the world, and has friends like everyone else. A normal person!" – Pope Francis Reluctant at first to speak with journalists-"It's true that I do not give interviews…it requires quite an effort to do so"-Pope Francis quickly and enthusiastically took to the form. True to his nature-warm, friendly, frank-he speaks in plain language about the needs of the Church, the poor, the ordinary person, the world at large, and of himself, «a sinner whom the Lord has looked upon.» God is Always Near brings together Pope Francis' first interviews, drawing each of us into fascinating conversations that reveal his love for people and his trust in the mercy of a loving God, who is always near.
What Do You Really Want? St. Ignatius Loyola and the Art of Discernment
What should I do? We ask the question when we pray. We ask it when we run out of answers to our problems. We ask it when we face big decisions. We ask it when we get out of bed in the morning: How should I live this day as well as I can? We can find answers through learning the art of discernment-the wisdom that enables us to see and interpret the leading of the Holy Spirit as it is manifested in the inner lives of our hearts. The great master of this art was St. Ignatius Loyola, author of The Spiritual Exercises , who believed that the ability to discern the spirits is one of the most important skills a Christian could have. Ignatius believed that the answer to the question «What Should I Do?» is found in the shifting sea of feelings, insights, leadings, and intuitions of our affective lives. What Do You Really Want? shows us how to understand these emotions and use what we learn to make the choices that best serve God and bring his love to the people in our lives. It shows the truth of one of Ignatius's greatest insights-that when we find what we really want, we find what God wants too, because the deepest desires of our hearts were placed there by God.
Working for a Better World
"God makes promises and keeps them, and these promises are about love for us. During every challenge, every disappointment, I have held on to this." Carolyn Woo grew up in Hong Kong, a city of refugees who had fled from the communist government in China, as her own parents had done. Relatives crashed on their couches and brutal stories of Red Guards filtered through, but the ferment of the time fueled a drive to create opportunities. Wasting no time, Carolyn earned her doctorate in the United States and eventually became the highly successful dean of the Mendoza School of Business at Notre Dame. And then Catholic Relief Services offered her the position of CEO and President of the global humanitarian arm of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Initially not interested, Carolyn eventually accepted the position for which her faith, education, business experience and personal background uniquely equipped her. Working for a Better World is an engrossing account not only of Dr. Woo's own life, but of the ongoing critical work of CRS in meeting the needs of the poor, the traumatized, and the needy throughout the world. From typhoon-flattened cities in the Philippines to earthquake-devastated Haiti, CRS is there before the TV cameras arrive and there after they leave. And there in over 100 countries-helping subsistence farmers and health-care workers, orphans and refugees-in those neglected places where the cameras never come. We must be «docile and attentive to the cry of the poor and to come to their aid,» Pope Francis has said. And in doing so, Dr. Woo affirms, «we never know when or how we will encounter God.»
Why Is Jesus in the Microwave? Funny Stories from Catholic Classrooms
At a certain parish the tabernacle was a wide rectangle set into the wall. One day the primary children were learning about the Mass. At the end of the lesson, Sister asked, «Does anyone have any questions?»</p><p>With furrowed brow, a child inquired, </p><p><i>"Why does Father put Jesus into the microwave?"</i></p><p>Kids. You never know what they're going to say next!</p><p>As educators in America's Catholic classrooms, The Sisters of Notre Dame are no strangers to hilarious mix-ups, priceless mispronunciations, and innocent mistakes like this one. Now they're sharing their over 125-year treasury of funny stories and anecdotes in <b>Why is Jesus in the Microwave?</b></p><p>These real-life episodes cover everything from<ul><li>prayer – «O my God, I am partly sorry.»<li>to morality – «Maybe I lie a little bit, but nobody's perfect.»<li>to schoolwork – «Dear Joe, if you die, can I have your report card?»<li>to holidays – «And where was Baby Jesus born?» «In a haystack.»<li>And lots more!</ul></p><p>Priest or teacher, parent or grandparent, or anyone needing to lose themselves in funny and wholesome stories will enjoy <b>Why is Jesus in the Microwave?</b> It is a joyful reminder that laughter is a gift from God.</p>
Meeting Jesus in the Sacraments
"The Sacraments are not mere appearances, they are not rituals; they are the power of Christ; Jesus Christ is present in the Sacraments." – Pope Francis Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Holy Matrimony, Reconciliation, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of the Sick – as Catholics we are familiar with the sacraments, and see them as mileposts in our lives. But, as Pope Francis so energetically reminds us, they are not simply observances, they are portals through which the Lord brings us all the power and graces that flow from his death and Resurrection. And wonderfully, each sacrament opens us to a personal encounter with Jesus. Now in 32 easy-to-read chapters Pope Francis reveals the truth and beauty of each Sacrament, teaching us not only what they mean to the Church, but to us as Catholics – ultimately motivating us each to share these incredible gifts with a needy world.
The New Evangelization
"No believer in Christ, no institution of the Church can avoid this supreme duty: to proclaim Christ to all peoples." – Blessed John Paul II With the encouragement of Blessed John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, discover a renewed urgency and growing enthusiasm for sharing the Gospel with those in your life, both non-believers and those who are no longer practicing their faith. In The New Evangelization: What It Is and How It Affects the Life of Every Catholic , Ralph Martin explains:It's not just a churchy buzzwordIt's not just for priests and missionaries to carry outYOU and every individual Catholic play a roleIt is literally a matter of life or death for everyone in your lifeAnd… it's not as hard as you think
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The Horse Agility Handbook
The amazing thing about horses is there's one out there suited for just about every human. They come in all colors, shapes, and sizes, and we've trained them to excel at any number of riding sports that appeal to human personalities across the board. But until now, there hasn't been an internationally recognized, competitive horse sport dedicated to those horse lovers who most enjoy working their horse from the ground. With Horse Agility, that's all changing. Over the past few decades, an evolution in how we go about training horses has encouraged horse owners to spend more time handling their horse on the ground in order to achieve good behavior, mutual trust, and a healthy partnership—before they ever think about getting in the saddle. This has created a generation of horsemen and women perfectly poised to pursue the competitive and social benefits of the sport of Horse Agility. Think, for a moment, of the hugely popular Dog Agility classes you've no doubt seen—it is no secret they're enjoyed by countless canines and their handlers, all over the world. With great exuberance and palpable enjoyment, a dog dashes around a colorful obstacle course, following subtle direction from his handler. Usually this occurs without a leash, and without other devices designed to «persuade» him to participate. The dog completes the course because he chooses to—NOT because he is constrained, forced, whipped, prodded, or bribed. Horse trainer Vanessa Bee, founder of the International Horse Agility Club, says that we need to change the way we think about horses and the sports and activities we so often pursue with them. She sees no reason the horse cannot enjoy your time together so much, he will choose to «play» with you—over, under, and through obstacles, without a lead rope, even when loose in a large, grassy pasture. Hard to believe? Try it for yourself! The Horse Agility Handbook has all you need to get started in the sport, including lessons in handling and body language, directions for obstacle and course construction, and information for managing competitions and «play days.»