A 2023 & 2024 ECPA Christmas Bestseller!
Discover the Wonders of Advent Through the Eyes of Nature
From bestselling author Gayle Boss comes a breathtaking picture book that invites children to journey through Advent alongside 24 extraordinary woodland animals. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Sharon Spitz, All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings captivates young readers with lyrical storytelling and radiant watercolors that bring the magic of winter's creatures to life.
Each day of Advent reveals a new animal's astonishing adaptation to the dark and cold--Wood Frog becomes a frog-shaped cube of ice, Painted Turtle sleeps underwater without breathing, and Black Bear hibernates in perfect stillness. With each tale, children hear the gentle refrain: The dark is not an end. It's a door. It's the way a new beginning comes.
This stunning book encourages families to slow down and savor the beauty of reflective waiting during the often chaotic holiday season. Readers will be enchanted by:
All Creation Waits culminates in the birth of the Christ Child, the ultimate sign of hope and renewal, making it an inspiring and meaningful Advent companion for children and families alike.
Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom discussions, or family traditions, this exquisite book will become a cherished part of your holiday season for years to come.
Give the gift of wonder, reflection, and nature's wisdom this Advent--share All Creation Waits with your loved ones today!
Learn more about All Creation Waits--Children's Edition and find free resources at AllCreationWaits.comOVER 300,000 SOLD!
This collection of prayers, psalms, and Bible stories is the perfect gift for any child being baptized, from infant through elementary age. Every page is filled with reassuring messages of God's treasured love and care for each child. Celebrate a special baptism or christening with this charming keepsake book filled with beautiful illustrations! A dedication page and simple statements of Christian belief are perfect for even the youngest children, making this a wonderful gift for the special occasion.
My Baptism Book:
Sections of the book include:
Me -- an area that recognizes the child's self in relation to God
My Baptism -- verses and excerpts from the Holy Bible, ending in simple prayers
A Child of God -- offering Scripture passages, Psalms, and other Bible excerpts
God, Jesus, God's Holy Spirit -- simple thoughts about the Holy Trinity
Blessings -- simple prayers and well wishes for the child as they grow into the community of believers.
Those who attend the baptism or christening can sign the inside pages, creating a special book for any child's spiritual journey. With its reassuring message of God's eternal love and care, My Baptism Book is sure to be a treasured memento.
Introduce your toddler to the wonders of the Catholic faith! This charming, brightly illustrated board book is the perfect way for young children (ages 1-3) to explore and name the fascinating people, places, and objects found within the Catholic Church. With its engaging, easy-to-understand illustrations, this fun, educational book introduces little ones to the key aspects of the Church in a playful and interactive way.
Take a treasure hunt through your parish church as you discover the colors, sights, and sounds of sacred spaces. From the altar to the sanctuary, and everything in between, your toddler will enjoy learning the names of special items that fill the Church. Whether it's the Ambo, Zucchetto, or chalice, each page of this adorable book is designed to capture the attention of curious young minds, promoting both spiritual curiosity and a deeper love for God and His Church.
Not only does Look and Learn for Catholic Kids offer a fun, visually stimulating experience, but it also sparks meaningful conversations about faith and Catholic traditions. The simple text paired with bright, whimsical illustrations will help children become familiar with important Catholic vocabulary, encouraging family discussions about faith, community, and prayer.
Ideal for bringing to Mass or reading together at home, this book is a perfect tool for fostering an early love of God and a connection to the Church. It also makes a wonderful gift for new babies, toddlers, or families looking to introduce their little ones to the beauty of their faith.
Look and Learn for Catholic Kids is more than just a book--it's a gateway to discovering the sacredness of the Church, making it a must-have for Catholic families and a delightful addition to your child's library. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or children's ministry leader, this book will help children grow in their understanding of the Catholic faith, one colorful page at a time!
Features:If you've ever wished you could travel back in time to the days of Jesus and ask all of the most difficult questions, this is the novel for you. The Carpenter's Son brings Christ into our modern world and will fill the reader with love, hope and faith in, not just God, but a better world.--#1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans
Award-winning journalist Brooklyn Sterling has built her career exposing frauds, corrupt politicians, and conmen in the pages of the Boston Globe. Hardened by personal tragedy and deeply skeptical of anything resembling faith, she's the last person to believe in miracles. So, when a series of so-called divine acts sweep through Boston--including lives inexplicably saved, a blind man suddenly seeing, and a child brought back to life--Brooklyn is determined to uncover the truth and expose the hoax.But Brooklyn's latest investigation takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a mysterious stranger who seems to appear at every miraculous event. As she digs deeper, the lines between skepticism and belief blur, and her carefully constructed worldview begins to crumble. When tragedy strikes close to home, Brooklyn is offered an opportunity no atheist could ever imagine: spend a day with Jesus Christ himself.
In a journey filled with hard questions and unexpected answers, Brooklyn confronts the pain of her past, the world's deepest struggles, and the mystery of faith. From a family broken by loss to a carpenter's son who sees the heart of everyone he meets, Brooklyn is drawn into a story that will challenge everything she believes.
The Carpenter's Son is a moving and thought-provoking novel that invites readers to walk alongside Christ, laugh, cry, and see the world through his eyes. With unforgettable characters, profound insights, and a story of redemption and hope, this book will renew your faith in God, humanity, and the power of love.
Perfect for fans of The Shack and The Case for Christ, this inspirational novel is a reminder that, even in the darkest times, we are never alone
Transform Your Everyday Life into a Sacred Space
In Domestic Monastery, bestselling author and spiritual guide Fr. Ronald Rolheiser offers a profound yet practical invitation: discover the sacredness of daily life and find peace, purpose, and grace amidst the chaos of modern living.
Through ten short, insightful chapters, Fr. Rolheiser explores how the principles of monastic life can transform our homes, relationships, and routines into spaces of reflection, prayer, and spiritual growth. Whether you're a parent overwhelmed by the demands of family life, a professional navigating the busyness of work, or simply longing for a deeper connection to God, Domestic Monastery shows how the contemplative wisdom of monasticism can bring meaning and balance to your everyday world.
Let Domestic Monastery show you that a holy and fulfilling life doesn't require a cloister--it begins at home.
Inside This Thoughtful Book, You'll Discover:
Perfect for parents, caregivers, and anyone seeking solace in the midst of life's demands, Domestic Monastery is a gentle, inspiring guide to cultivating a life of prayer and presence right where you are.
Whether you're looking to deepen your faith, navigate parenting with more grace, or discover beauty in life's smallest moments, Domestic Monastery will uplift and inspire you. This timeless book makes an ideal gift for busy parents, spiritual seekers, and anyone longing for a sense of sacred calm in today's fast-paced world.
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This delightful little board book features a simple collection of prayers, poems, psalms, and Bible verses -- the perfect gift for any little child being baptized. Every page is filled with beautiful illustrations and reassuring messages of God's special love and care for each child.
Celebrate a special baptism or christening with this charming keepsake book filled with beautiful illustrations! A dedication page and simple statements of Christian belief are perfect for even the youngest children, making this a wonderful gift for the special occasion.
My Baptism Board Book:My Baptism Book is sure to be a treasured memento!
An ECPA 2023 & 2024 Christmas Bestseller!
Experience the Wonder of Advent Through the Eyes of Nature
Step into a world of wonder this Advent season with All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings, a stunning gift edition of Gayle Boss's beloved bestseller. This beautifully crafted book invites readers to embrace the ancient wisdom of Advent through the extraordinary lives of 25 northern hemisphere animals as they prepare for winter.
Each daily reflection unveils the intricate and awe-inspiring ways animals like the honeybee, porcupine, and painted turtle adapt to darkness and cold, revealing the timeless truth: The dark is not an end--it's a door to a new beginning. Paired with charming, original woodcut illustrations, these poetic meditations create a transformative journey for readers of all ages.
This special edition includes:
Perfect for families, church groups, and individuals seeking respite from holiday hustle, this book fosters meaningful conversations and quiet moments of reflection. Whether read with children by the fire or savored alone, All Creation Waits will awaken your sense of wonder and deepen your connection to the natural world and the sacred rhythms of life.
Celebrate the beauty of creation, the mystery of Advent, and the promise of new beginnings with this timeless treasure--an ideal gift for those longing to rediscover the joy and peace of the season.
Learn more about All Creation Waits and find free resources at AllCreationWaits.com
Simple and sweet, fun and faithful, this lovely brightly illustrated book will be a joy for young and old to discover words or holy items you didn't know about!
Like Richard Scarry books but for church, this brightly illustrated look-and-learn book helps kids to discover and name all the fascinating things that are part of the Catholic faith from A (Ambo) to Z (Zucchetto)!
Written by the author to help keep her own 5-year-old happy, quiet and engaged at church
The perfect book for a young child to bring to church week after week!
Brings kids up close, with just a few words, to discover more about the faithSparks spiritual curiosity and leads to engaging conversations with parents and teachers
Allows kids to discover the Catholic faith for themselves
This comforting collection of prayers, blessings, Franciscan wisdom, and heartwarming photos is the perfect gift for anyone who is grieving the loss of a beloved dog. Every page is filled with reassurance that we will see our animal friends in heaven.
The death of a beloved animal friend can be one of the most difficult events we face, often surprising us at the depth of the grief and emotion we feel. It can be very comforting to know that the animals we love so much are safe with God, who created and loves them.
Throughout his many years as a Franciscan friar, Jack Wintz came to know--the Bible gives us many clues--that we will be with our pets in heaven for eternity! St. Francis himself shared a close relationship with animals, preaching to the birds, releasing Brother Rabbit from a trap, or letting Sister Raven awaken him for early morning prayer. Franciscan spirituality tells us that all creatures form one family of creation, and God's plan of salvation includes the whole created world.
This new, expanded edition of the original bestseller includes:
Wisdom from Friar Jack in 14 short and simple readings
Blessings, prayers, and stories from Scripture
Special presentation page to personalize the gift
Adorable photos and short memories of beloved dogs
Sections of the book include:
Three Prayers of Blessing
The Happiness Principle
Noah, the Ark, and the Dove
Jonah and the Whale
The Song of St. Francis
Jesus and the World of Creation
Praying with Creatures
The Soul of a Dog
With it reassuring message of God's eternal love and care for all creation, I Will See You in Heaven helps us to know that we are not alone in our grief, and that our goodbye is not forever.
Cover photo: Hollie Betzler (2001-2018), Michigan's first grief therapy dog, served faithfully at her family's funeral home and area nursing homes for 16 years, giving a comforting paw at just the right time to just the right person. Her family anticipates her serving the same role at the gates of heaven, where she now waits for them.
An ECPA 2023 & 2024 Christmas Bestseller!
Celebrate the Joy of Christmas with Your Little One!
Introduce the youngest members of your family to the warmth and wonder of Christmas with Happy Birthday, Christmas Child!, a delightful rhyming counting book from bestselling author Laura Sassi, illustrated by Gabi Murphy. Perfectly designed for tiny hands and curious minds, this sturdy board book brings the beloved Christmas story to life in a way that's fun, interactive, and heartwarming.
Follow Mary and Joseph, angels, shepherds, sheep, and even playful stable critters as they gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus. With cheerful rhymes and vibrant, adorable illustrations, your child will be captivated by the magic of that special night while practicing counting and learning the meaning of Christmas.
Why Families Love Happy Birthday, Christmas Child!:
Celebrate the birth of Jesus and make counting fun with Happy Birthday, Christmas Child!
This charming board book is sure to become a Christmas tradition for years to come!
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All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings invites you to rediscover the beauty and depth of the Advent season through the eyes of the natural world. This exquisite book offers 25 daily reflections, each revealing the miraculous ways northern hemisphere animals adapt to the dark and cold of winter. With poetic descriptions and profound insights, it unveils the timeless truth of Advent: The dark is not an end but the way a new beginning comes.
Each reflection, paired with stunning, hand-carved woodcut illustrations, draws readers of all ages into the rhythms of creation. From the honeybee to the porcupine, every creature becomes a living metaphor of hope, resilience, and trust in the process of transformation. Whether read aloud as a family tradition or treasured individually, this book speaks to the yearning for stillness and meaning in the often frantic holiday season.
Perfect for anyone longing to escape consumerism and embrace the sacred mysteries of Advent, All Creation Waits reminds us that we are part of a creation that waits in eager expectation. This devotional is not just a book but an invitation--to pause, reflect, and marvel at the eternal lessons found in the natural world.
Step into the quiet wisdom of winter and let this masterpiece illuminate your Advent journey. A timeless gift for every season, All Creation Waits is a treasure that will enrich hearts and homes for years to come.
Learn more about All Creation Waits and find free resources at AllCreationWaits.comHow can we help children experience the true meaning of Lent, cultivate generosity, and prepare their hearts for Easter? Make Room by Laura Alary offers an innovative and engaging way for children to approach Lent, teaching them how to make room for Jesus in their everyday lives through acts of kindness, hospitality, and self-reflection.
This beautifully illustrated children's book connects everyday activities--like baking bread, having a neighbor over for dinner, or un-cluttering a room--with the story of Jesus' life, showing how these simple tasks mirror the values of justice, love, and sacrifice that Jesus lived. It's not just a book about Lent; it's an invitation to experience it with all the senses, helping children understand how to embody faith and discipleship in their own unique ways.
Unlike traditional books that simply recount the Passion narrative, Make Room thoughtfully integrates the themes of hospitality and self-giving that were central to Jesus' ministry. It invites children to wonder about the story of Lent and Easter, teaching them that this season is not just about giving up things, but about creating space in our hearts and lives for others--and for God.
Why Families Love Make Room:
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Perfect for Sunday school, family devotionals, or bedtime reading, Make Room makes Lent a time of joyful anticipation and deep spiritual reflection. The second book in the Circle of Wonder: Liturgical Year Resource Set, it is an essential addition to your family's Easter bookshelf.
Make Room is more than just a children's book; it's a way to help the next generation grow in their faith and understanding of the beautiful season of Lent--teaching them that, by making room for others and for God, they prepare themselves for the resurrection and new life in Christ.
Add Make Room to your Lent and Easter bookshelf today and help your children experience the true spirit of this holy season!
Enjoy the Board Book for toddlers: Make Space for Jesus: Learning About Lent and Easter Other titles in the Circle of Wonder series include: Look! A Child's Guide to Advent and ChristmasAn ECPA 2023 Christmas Bestseller!
Spend the 40 days of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany in the company of:
Mary the Mother of Jesus
Elizabeth the Mother of John the Baptist and
Anna the Prophetess at the temple in Jerusalem.
Anticipate, celebrate, and marvel at Jesus' birth with Three Wise Women, a richly researched and faith-building new devotional by Dandi Daley Mackall. We don't hear many details directly from these three women at the heart of the first Christmas, but Scripture, studies in biblical culture, and an open heart that asks what if allows readers to experience new revelations for the holy season that will encourage and strengthen you in becoming a wise woman of God.
Bestselling author Dandi Mackall reflects on the events and lives of these Three Wise Women and invites you to: One thing I know for sure: This will be a book that gets passed down through the generations.--Catholic Mom
The Joy of Advent is an easy, guided celebration of Advent and Christmas for any family that hopes to bring richness and meaning into the holiday season.
Welcome to the Orthodox Church--its history, theology, worship, spirituality, and daily life. This friendly guide provides a comprehensive introduction to Orthodoxy, but with a twist: readers learn by making a series of visits to a fictitious church, and get to know the faith as new Christians did for most of history, by immersion. Mathews-Green provides commentary and explanations on everything from how to venerate an icon, the Orthodox understanding of the atonement, to the Lenten significance of tofu. It's the perfect book for inquirers and newcomers, but even readers who have been Orthodox all their lives say they learned things they never knew before. Enjoyable, easy-to-read, and leavened with humor, Welcome to the Orthodox Church is a gracious guide to the ancient faith of the Christian East.
SILVER MEDAL WINNER -- Illumination Book Award
I relished Christine Eberle's account of her walk, in the footsteps of Ignatius. A long hike provides space for meditation and epiphanies, and this book provides them on every page, together with the everyday challenges of blisters, variable weather, and quirky but delightful international companions. - Senator Tim KaineAfter spending 300 miles on the Ignatian Camino in Spain with a group whose average age was 67, Christine Marie Eberle returned to the United States with blisters that would fade, friendships that would not, and the conviction that anyone can develop a pilgrim's heart on this life's journey.
This moving and often humorous account of one woman's pilgrimage encourages readers to reimagine their own life's path. Follow author Christine Eberle as she joins a group in the autumn of life along the 500-year-old pilgrimage route of St. Ignatius Loyola. Pray with them as they walk toward the rising sun. Raise a glass with them at the end of the day. Seek solitude with them in a crowded pilgrims' shelter.
Traversing mountains, deserts, vineyards, and shrines, witness the hard lessons that pave the way for spiritual transformation. Above all, by using the questions sprinkled throughout the chapters, allow Eberle's journey to reveal your own pilgrim heart--one that does not require hundreds of miles of walking!
Perfect for a Lenten Devotional!From the bestselling author of My Baptism Book--a sweet collection of prayers and poems to remind every child of the heavenly love that surrounds them.
Nothing is more comforting to young children than knowing that they have a special GUARDIAN ANGEL watching over them, loving and protecting them all day and night.
This collection of Prayers, Scriptures, and Poems is the perfect all-occasion gift for any child, from infant to elementary age. Every page is filled with a warm and inviting illustration.
My Guardian Angel:
Features beautiful poetry that comforts and reassures children of God's constant love and presence
Verses inspired by Scriptures
Helps calm bedtime worry and anxiety in small children
Teaches children about kindness, love, and care for others
Includes illustrations of children from multicultural backgrounds
Includes a presentation page with room to personalize with the recipient's name and the gift-giver
Is the perfect gift for Baptism, Easter, Christmas, Newborn arrival and Baby Shower!
My Guardian Angel is a classic and timeless gift for any young child, to help them begin their spiritual journey enveloped in the loving care of angels.
Guardian angel
through the day
guide my steps
along the way.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Matthew 5:6
If you're looking to deepen your faith this Lenten season and beyond, this book will inspire you to live out the words of Jesus, hunger for righteousness, and be filled with God's grace.
Hunger for Righteousness is an inspiring and insightful journey through the practices of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter, offering fresh perspectives on spiritual disciplines such as prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and repentance. Based on the powerful words of Jesus in Matthew 5:6, Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled, this book invites readers to explore what it truly means to hunger for righteousness in our modern world.
Farag Mikhail combines biblical wisdom, historical insights, and personal stories of Christian heroes--both ancient and contemporary--to bring the traditions of Lent alive in a way that is deeply relatable and transformative. Through engaging reflections on key Lenten practices, Mikhail challenges readers to consider how these timeless rituals not only draw us closer to God, but also call us to serve others, mend relationships, and fight injustice.
Each chapter is designed to provoke thoughtful action, with reflection questions that help readers apply biblical truths to their own spiritual journeys. Whether you're looking for a way to enhance your personal Lenten practices or seeking a resource for group study, Hunger for Righteousness offers practical guidance for embracing the season of Lent in a deeper, more meaningful way.
Discover how Lent was originally a time of preparation--not just for personal transformation but for joining the body of believers through baptism, and how the early Christian practices of Lent emphasize communal growth, repentance, and reconciliation. Through this book, you'll rediscover how Lent is not just an individual spiritual journey, but a time for building new relationships, forgiving others, and embracing the call to live out righteousness in every area of life.
Hunger for Righteousness is perfect for those seeking to rededicate themselves to the spiritual disciplines of Lent, offering a rich combination of theological depth, practical advice, and personal reflection. This is more than just a book about Lent--it's a guide to living a life of righteousness, reconciliation, and hope, as you prepare to celebrate the Resurrection with a heart more attuned to God's will.
If we pay closer attention to the earliest Christian Lenten traditions, we'll discover how Lent was a period during which individuals who wanted to become Christian prepared themselves not for personal transformation, but to join the body of believers, the communion of saints, through baptism. By examining our liturgical prayers and Scripture readings developed over centuries, we'll discover the ways Lent has always been a time for individual repentance, yes, but first for giving and forgiving, for mending relationships and building new ones, for fighting injustice, and for growing in intimacy with God communally, not just individually.
--Introduction, Hunger for Righteousness