Books published by publisher Liguori

Follow Pope Francis on his journey from Argentina to Rome! This whimsical, full-color picture book shows children what Pope Francis was like as a child, a student, and a young adult, including his interests in science and soccer. The high points of his religious life, including his election as pope and his canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II, are described in language young children can grasp (for faith vocabulary words, there are definitions provided). And families will appreciate the notes for continuing the faith conversation with their children. For children in prekindergarten through second grade.

People liked to hear Saint Francis preach. He was kind, cheerful and always smiled. He preached about peace and forgiveness. People liked his simple life. His little group of followers soon became a religious order called the Friars Minor. They preached and helped sick and poor people. Saint Francis calls us to look at ourselves. Do we respect the earth and all creation? How can we make our world a better place?Saints are real-life heroes and heroines of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In the new series of early reader books, Saints and Me!, the real stories of saints come to life and connect with a today’s children, ages 4 to 9. Lively, full-color illustrations on every page match the text, aiding emerging readers with the text and story sequence. Each biography is themed with virtues that the saint models for young children. A companion activity book for the set offers coloring pages, simple word searches featuring words from the texts, and other activities.

Father Joe Kempf and his furry friend, Big Al, are back with more heartwarming prayers for children and their parents.This follow-up to the best-selling My Sister is Annoying, addresses some of the challenges of growing up. In a delightful combination of events that impact children's lives, Big Al learns lessons including compassion, responsibility, and individuality through prayer. Read the prayers and enjoy the included audio CD where Father Joe and Big Al introduce each prayer read by children.With an introduction by Annie (Big Al's "annoying" sister), You Want Me to Be Good ALL DAY? is perfect for every child in your life.

Children say the most wonderful things! This book of prayers, by Fr. Joe Kempf and his furry friend, Big Al, is written the way children talk―and the way they think! My Sister is Annoying is a beautifully illustrated, fun way for children to talk to God about things that are important to them, such as the joy of playing outside, celebrating a birthday, and trying to figure out the right thing to do. Read the prayers and listen to the CD with a child you love as Father Joe and Big Al introduce these prayers read by children. My Sister is Annoying will help children―and their parents―to pray the way Jesus taught us to pray...simply and from the heart.

College life is challenging – a busy, sometimes chaotic, mix of study, time with friends, and the responsibilities that come with life on your own. In Prayers, Papers, and Play: Devotions for Every College Student, Barbara S. Canale helps you achieve through daily prayer a balanced life, which is in reality a life of wholeness or holiness. And wholeness is key to happiness. From mid-August to mid-May, with additional entries for summer, these devotions will encourage you and help you find peace in the midst of anxiety. They will also provide wisdom to help you deal with the challenges and temptations of college life. You might be new on campus...or in the final year of your collegiate journey, ready to graduate and wanting a deeper or more relevant faith. Wherever you are in this part of your life journey, spend a few minutes each day with this devotional. You’ll soon discover that prayer is not simply one more task in a busy day, but a practice that will infuse every part of your life, helping you to focus, simplify your priorities, and ultimately, achieve a happier, holier life.

Just for children, Liguori offers Every Day of Lent and Easter, Year B, the perfect tool for teaching youngsters to learn what Lent is about and how they can practice penance, prayer, and almsgiving.Features of Every Day of Lent and Easter:48-page booklet packed with colorful illustrations Games, puzzles, mazes, and activities Explanation of themes and traditions of the season Lenten calendarHelps children focus on the meaning of Lent and Easter in their lives For children in grades 1, 2, & 3

"During Ordinary Time, we tend to approach our faith as if it is...well, ordinary" -From the Introduction In This Little Light of Mine: Living the Beatitudes Kathleen M. Basi shows us how to turn an "ordinary" season into a faithful one. With the Beatitudes and the Ten Commandments, you and your family can enjoy and grow in faith throughout the liturgical year with these fun activities and reflections. With This Little Light of Mine, families can take advantage of: - Learning Bring-Your-Faith-to-Life activities for the entire family. - Learning the Ten Commandments and how to obey them - Living the Beatitudes each and every day When faith becomes a part of our actions, it becomes real, it becomes effective and powerful in the world. That is the goal to which we aspire as Christians, and it is what This Little Light of Mine can help families accomplish every day.

From very early in life, John Baptist de la Salle wanted to be a priest. A few years after he was ordained, Father John was asked to start a school and become a teacher. Although people criticized the idea of free schools, Father John built more, taught teachers to teach and to respect all students, and founded the Christian Brothers. St. John is the patron (April 7) of educators and principals. Frm the Saints and Me! series.

All years are filled with possibility, encapsulated as they are within the mystery of God and time. What do you want this year to bring? How can you balance your faith with the busyness you face every day, every year? Br. Victor-Antoine d'Avila-Latourette shares unique personal insights in this daily monastic journal that will help you down the path to grace and spiritual strengthening. Through the simple, down-to-earth antecdotes of his daily life in rural upstate New York, stories of grace and connection to the saints, prayers and reflections, Br. Victor-Antoine proposes a means to keep our minds and hearts grounded in the mystery of God. Deeply rooted in The Rule of St. Benedict, these reflections encourage you to live a life of simplicity and continual prayer, showing you the necessity of making time for God every day and encouraging you to live the Gospel daily, fully and faithfully while seeking to find God in the silence of your heart.