Catholic priests communicate the glory of heaven through the ministry of the word and the sacraments, especially in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the source and summit of our Faith. By fulfilling this mission, these men truly become an alter Christus- another Christ.In this intriguing look at the awesome call to the priesthood, you will experience firsthand the joys, the struggles, and the extraordinary grace needed, and given by, these men we call “Father.”

In this book of 101 inspirational stories, contributors share their personal angel experiences of faith, miracles, and answered prayers, which will amaze and inspire you.Celestial, otherworldly, heavenly. Whatever the term, sometimes there is no earthly explanation for what we experience, and a higher power is clearly at work. You will be awed and inspired by these true personal stories from people, religious and non-religious, about hope, healing, and help from an...

Have A Little Faith is filled with against all odds stories. No matter what the doctor says, no matter what the economy is doing, the people of God must Have A Little Faith and believe that God has not forgotten. The writers of this anthology have beaten the odds against cancer, multiple sclerosis, physical abuse and the general struggles of life. Have A Little Faith will uplift and inspire readers to believe... trouble don't last always. Edited by Essence best selling author, Vanessa Mill...

Winner of the Distinguished Book Award from American Sociology Association Sociology of Religion Section Winner of the Richard Kalish Best Publication Award from the Gerontological Society of America Few things are more likely to cause heartache to devout parents than seeing their child leave the faith. And it seems, from media portrayals, that this is happening more and more frequently. But is religious change between generations common? How does religion get passed down ...

Many believers worry that science undermines the Christian faith. Instead of fearing scientific discovery, Jack Collins believes that Christians should delight in the natural world and study it. God's truth will stand against any challenge and will enrich the very scientific studies that we fear.Collins first defines faith and science, shows their relation, and explains what claims each has concerning truth. Then he applies the biblical teaching on creation to the topics of "confli...

This book is about creating a better life through prayer. Sharon Connors tested the power of prayer over and over as she grew from a frightened, impoverished, but determined single mother of two children to a senior minister who has brought the gift of prayer to thousands. The people she works with ask basic questions like: How should I pray? What if I'm afraid of God or angry at God? How do I know prayer is working? Is it all right to pray for myself and for specific things I want? How ca...

Daughter of the King, was written to encourage and inspire women and even teens that have found themselves in a "hopeless" situation. Daughter of the King will open your mind, your eyes and your heart to Jesus. After reading this book you will find yourself grabbing hold of "Faith" as never before, saying.... God I Trust You!

Presenting the Conclusions of the GBC Foundational DocumentISKCON’s GBC (Governing Body Commission) has issued a Foundational Document on the position of Srila Prabhupada, a document which it has declared to be “historic” and required reading by everyone in ISKCON. In the spirit of cooperation, this book published by the ISKCON Revival Movement (IRM) offers the conclusions of that GBC Foundational Document. These conclusions estab...

Why do people follow a leader, particularly a religious leader? Is it because of personality, or a particular vision or set of values, or perhaps a felt need for direction or authority? And why, given that Americans are still an overwhelmingly religious people, is the clergy declining in influence? Sherwin argues that what is missing is the perception that religious leaders today are capable of working wonders. Sherwin supports his claim by showing that throughout the history of the Jewish...

We are living in difficult times, and for many of us, it has become harder than difficult. Many of us go to bed at night wondering how we made it through the day, and if tomorrow will be our last. The political climate is divisive and hateful, while the entertainment of our lives is marred with sexual harassment and fight for social justice. Still, God walks with us. Families have been serving God for generations, and like many, they too are marred with hate, vindictive fabricators. It is ...

From the national bestselling author of The Naked Communist, The Naked Capitalist, and The 5000 Year Leap comes Prophecy and Modern Times, the decisive guide to understanding God’s messages and finding hope in the modern era.“Prophecy is not poetry. It is history in reverse.”—W. Cleon SkousenHave you ever wondered what the ancient prophets had to say about the modern world? How to apply the messages of the scriptures to your own life? What the true purpose ...

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to quickly memorize bible verses. This will also enlighten you about the reasons on why you have to memorize the scripture and how it affects your daily life. Always remember this phrase, “A bible verse a day will keep the evil away.”Every day, God is watching you. His eyes are set on you. Through reading His word, He lets you know that He wants to guide you, make your day joyous and blessed. By acknowledging that He is control ...