More wisdom from Ken Hensley

Sola fide and sola scriptura were contrary to the teaching of Scripture. They were never before heard of in the history of Christian thought before Luther and the Reformation. These errors have resulted in the fragmentation and splintering of Christ’s visible Church.

—KEN HENSLEY from Luther: The Rest of the Story

A Community of Disciples on Mission...

Ever since his installation, Pope Francis has been calling the Church to become a community of missionary disciples. I believe this is the key for the future effectiveness of the Church as the bearer of the gift of salvation. Are we willing to become these disciples? Without committed disciples, the mission of the Church is going to falter and die.

~ Fr. Steve Tynan, MGL

Wisdom from Mother Dolores Hart

If we are open to the love of God—a love that is revealed to us through the love we share with one another—then we will discover who we really are.

—MOTHER DOLORES HART from The Ear of the Heart

How to unite your will to God's will

Do you make good spiritual resolutions, but struggle to keep them? Did you know your struggle is probably not because of your own weakness? Instead, it is likely because you aren't taking full advantage of the many spiritual means that God has made available to help you live a truly holy life. That's why Fr. Philip Dion wrote The Handbook of Spiritual Perfection . . . . . . to show you simple ways that you can, by God's grace, start solidifying your resolutions once and for all. This wise book explains how God has provided you with everything you need to overcome your faults and, indeed, to be perfect! Fr. Dion gives you practical methods for using God's gifts profitably and intelligently. Fr. Dion will show you: How to motivate yourself to grow in holiness   How to pray more deeply than you may ever have before   How to identify and root out your predominant fault (and your other faults)   How to make your Confessions more fruitful   How to abandon yourself to God's will   And much more! Above all, Fr. Dion reveals how you can integrate his sensible and deeply spiritual advice into your daily life. Thanks to Fr. Dion, at every moment you'll be giving glory to God and reaping the peace and happiness that come from serving Him. The Handbook of Spiritual Perfection by Fr. Philip E. Dion Paperback — 208 pages List price: $14.95  Today's Sale Price: $12.99! BUY NOW "You will discover how God will guide you to victory over your own selfishness, struggles, and sin." Patrick Madrid Radio Host, Author, and Speaker "Practical, precise, and informative. " Most Rev. Anthony M. Pilla Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Cleveland "A passport to spiritual freedom." Bert Ghezzi  Author, Getting Free Cultivating your prayer life is a crucial component to making progress in the spiritual life. Do you struggle to maintain a consistent prayer life? Have your prayers become routine and boring? In this classic book, acclaimed author Fr. Lawrence Lovasik clears away misunderstandings that many people have about prayer. Fr. Lovasik will show you countless ways to avoid obstacles to a deeper prayer life, no matter how much or how little you may have prayed before. In these pages, you'll learn what prayer really is, why it's necessary, and how to more effectively practice the essential forms of Catholic prayer. By following his simple advice, you will be filled with a divine peace and joy that no one will be able to take from you as you learn . . .   Why true prayer is not necessarily a matter of words   Why prayer is essential for your salvation even though God knows all you need   Swamped with earthly cares or selfish interests? Why prayer at such moments makes such a difference, hard as it may be   Five ways you should follow Jesus’ example in your own prayer   How to keep trusting in God when your prayers seem to go unanswered   Distractions in prayer: four ways you can keep them from disturbing you   The Our Father: why it’s the most perfect prayer — and how to avoid common pitfalls many fall into when praying this simple prayer List price: $29.90 Today's price: $17.99! BUY NOW Order online above, or call 1-800-888-9344 www.SophiaInstitute.com Get one book a month for only $15? Learn more:

More wisdom from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Faith is no comfortable path. Anyone who offers faith as a comfortable path will not succeed. It makes the highest demands of man, because it thinks highly of him. But precisely because it does this, it is beautiful and in keeping with our own being. If we see it in its whole magnitude and breadth, then it bears in itself the answers for which our hour of history is calling.

—POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI (JOSEPH RATZINGER) from A Turning Point for Europe?

Wisdom from ODB Films

There is a big difference between believing there is a God and believing in God. Which do you believe? ‘I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son.’ You believe what he did for our salvation. But do you realize why Jesus saved us from our sins and gave us a new life?

from Video Catechism

Simple Steps to Transform Your Experience at Mass

Do you wonder why Mass is a time of intense devotion for some — but not for you? Here's an easy way to transform Mass into a joyful time of piety and devotion. Step One:   Develop a greater understanding of the spiritual meanings behind the signs and symbols, words and actions of the Mass. Step Two:   Learn the time-tested, spiritually-enriching ways to approach Mass — the little things, things that matter, like how you enter the church building or make the Sign of the Cross. How you pray the Opening Prayer or listen to the Readings — and even how you participate in the Eucharistic Prayer.   These crucial teachings are rarely taught in Catholic schools or in CCD. They're rarely mentioned from the pulpit. And yet they're essential to making each Eucharistic Celebration a profound refreshment for your soul.   Now, all these wise teachings have been gathered into one short, readable volume, so that every Mass can become for you a fountain of peace.        Among the essential things you’ll learn from these pages:   The meaning of the “sacramental principle”: if you don’t understand it, Mass is almost surely flat for you   How each element of the Liturgy has a sacramental quality about it, and can be for you a grace-filled encounter with Jesus   How to transform your prayers at Mass into a conversation with God   Why silence – both within the liturgy and outside of it – is a necessary element of your conversation with God   The proper spiritual way to make the Sign of the Cross   How the Creed can become for you the highpoint of the Liturgy of the Word   Why, during the collection, you should explicitly offer Christ your heart   The best way in the Mass to participate in Jesus’ saving work: do you know what it is?   What you should desire in order to receive the Eucharist most efficaciously (and what that desire presupposes in you)   Coming and going through the church doors: what, each time, it should mean for you spiritually   Plus, at the end of each chapter, a list of actions for you to take the next time you go to Mass — and much more to awaken in you the bright spirit of joyful devotion we are all called to have at Mass.   A Devotional Journey into the Mass: How Mass Can Become a Time of Grace, Nourishment, and Devotion by Christopher Carstens Paperback — 144 pages List price: $14.95  Today's Sale Price: $12.99! ORDER NOW "Wonderfully practical, beautifully written, a step-by- step ‘how to’ guide to experiencing every key element of the Mass. " Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Archbishop of Philadelphia "A profound and practical guide into full, conscious, and active participation in the Sacred Liturgy." William E. Lori Archbishop of Baltimore SPECIAL OFFER: 20 copies for only $4 each! ORDER NOW Regular price for 20 books: $299.00 Case price for 20 books: $80! Plus: FREE shipping* *Free shipping applies to United States addresses only. We're offering a specially priced case of 20 books for only $80! Help us to spread full, active, and conscious participation in the Mass. Any lay person or cleric who reads this book, regardless of background or formation . . . . . . will find a beautiful path into the unfathomable beauty of the Holy Sacrifice of Mass. We hope this book will reach the hands of many people . . . . . . your family, friends, parishioners, teachers, converts . . . . . . and guide them to a deeper appreciation and love for Christ and the Holy Mass.   "Every Holy Mass, heard with devotion, produces in our souls marvelous effects, abundant spiritual and material graces." St. Padre Pio A Devotional Journey Case of 20 Books by Christopher Carstens List price: $299.00  Case price: $80!* ORDER NOW *No additional discounts may be applied to this specially priced case of twenty books. Order online above, or call 1-800-888-9344 www.SophiaInstitute.com Get one book a month for only $15? Learn more: