Books published by publisher Liguori

Ants and can’ts...cannons and cans...heroes and heretics, papal bulls and bumblebees, lions and legends, and a whole lot more.Got a minute? Good! That’s all it will take to treat yourself to fun facts, daffy definitions, and saintly surprises! Plus riddles, tongue twisters, and answers to questions like these: • Do you know why you can’t drown in the Dead Sea? • Do you know which saint had a horse named Geraldine? • Do you know how many drops of water it takes to fill a teaspoon? • Do you know what the word "footle" means?Dip into this book and discover a new idea for each day of the year. Look up today, look up yesterday, look up last week. Look up your birthday, your best friend’s birthday, or your unbirthday! But look up! Life is fun. Facts are fun. And so is this book.Don’t wait. Don’t hesitate. You’ll find an idea to help you meditate and cogitate―on every date. It’s great!Bernadette McCarver Snyder is well known for her books full of snickers and surprises. In this book, she uncovers 365 "did you know?s" and "wonder why?s" to fill each day with fun facts for children of all ages.Paperback

Following Christ is not always easy, but takes courage, patience, and love. In Ablaze: Stories of Daring Teen Saints, Colleen Swaim examines the lives of eight young men and women who were set fire with the Spirit and set free to live lives of extraordinary virtue. All became saints for the outgoing, against-the-current heroism of their teen years. Read how Chiara Luce, an Italian high school student, faced cancer joyfully, inspiring thousands to throng her funeral in song. Follow Kizito, a brand-new Christian, as his faith is challenged by a king and he is marched to his death for standing firm. From martyrdom to missionary life and from sickness to the silence of religious life, these teens show that we are all called to follow Christ in our own unique ways. These stories come alive with vivid storytelling and saintly challenges designed to inspire reflection and enflame your heart. Through prayers, images, and maps, catch a glimpse of a saint's world that carries lessons for our own--and discover how you can set our world ablaze with love for the Lord!

Advent is a season almost forgotten by the secular world. With new toys and electronics available, why should we focus on this time of anticipation? Most everyone cannot wait for Christmas morning to arrive, but is it for the right reason? Sarah A. Reinhard designed Welcome Baby Jesus for you and your family to capture some of what's intended by the liturgical season of Advent. Each day has a Scripture quote from the Sunday gospel readings, a brief reflection, and an action to complete. With each passing Sunday, your Advent Wreath will grow brighter, your family's faith will grow stronger, and the true meaning of this season will be discovered.

In twenty-six short topical chapters, teens and young adults share their questions and real-life experiences about sexual relationships. Their questions range from "How far is too far?" to "What's wrong with cohabitation?" Two questions posed by many people of all ages both within and outside the Church are also treated: "Chastity sounds nice, but is it practical?" and "What do the Bible and celibate men know about sex anyway?" Teens will find A Case for Chastity a readable and informative book, and their parents and teachers, particularly catechists and DREs, will find it an invaluable resource.

St. Lucy comes to life in colorful, full-page illustrations and lively text for children ages 4 through 9. St. Lucy, holy and pure, loved Jesus very much. Christians remembered her story and told how she died for her belief in Jesus. Lucy liked to help people who were lonely or sad. She took food to the hungry and gave money to the poor. Often she would meet with other Christians to pray and talk about Jesus. The Church honors St. Lucy as a martyr, a hero of the faith. Author and long-time elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps readers develop an understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around and inspire us to become more like Christ. is one of 6 saints in the Saints of Christmas set, part of the Saints and Me!series.

This timeless tale tells children the story of the crucifixion from the viewpoint of Rex, the tree that became the cross Jesus carried to Calvary. Now revised with illustrations from the awardwinning animated Liguori video, this wonderful story will teach children a valuable lesson in humility and love while also helping them to understand the power of Jesus' love and the importance of his sacrifice. booklet

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.

These popular prayers from Sister Donzes original In My Heart Room books are now available in an expanded edition. Her guided love prayers of the heart offer a beautifully simple method of teaching meditative prayer. Children will learn to pray by concentrating and meditating on such common objects as a pencil, a coin, and a flower. Using this simple prayer-process, many children have been taught to enter into their heart room where they experience a prayerful closeness to Jesus living within them. This special book of love prayers can be used by parents or teachers and can be adapted as a method of prayer for older children and even adults.

Questioning is the first step to knowledge. The word "fundamental" means basic, essential, deep-rooted, the foundation of a structure. In 131 FUN-damental Facts for Catholic Kids popular children's author Bernadette McCarver Snyder answers questions about basic things kids might see in a Catholic Church...and in a fun, yet reverent way. They may be surprised to see a lion or a lily, a banner or a boat, a fish or a fountain in a church. But just wait till they hear about monstrances and aspergillums, epistles and apostles, pulpits and pyxes! This book is for all children who have questions about the Church and the adults who are looking for answers.

Saints are real-life heroes and heroines of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In this series of beautifully illustrated early reader books, these real stories come to life and connect with today’s children, ages 4 to 9. St. Nicholas was well-known for his joyful spirit of giving. He had a kind heart just like Jesus. Many Christmas traditions were inspired by this holy and loving saint.

This invaluable resource for Catholic teenagers covers traditional topics like Catholic doctrine, practices, and prayers, then tackles serious contemporary issues like violence, media, sex, substance abuse, and matters of conscience. Teens will appreciate the Handbook's honest, friendly tone; their parents and teachers will appreciate the conversations it starts. Used alone or with the Handbook for Today's Catholic Teen Activity Notebook, it's the perfect guide on the journey to Catholic Christian adulthood. Paperback View sample pages. The material in this book is compliant with The Roman Missal, third edition, with the exception of pages 46, 47, and 82. To bring this book into compliance, we have revised, updated, and reprinted these pages. Click here for the revised pages.

Elizabeth Ann Seton: Mother for Many tells the story of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first US native-born citizen to be canonized, who established the first Catholic school and had seven children of her own. The biographies in this new series help the young reader develop an understanding of our real-life heroes, the saint and introduce children ages 4-9 to the concept that saints are people who live all around us, and who can inspire us to become more like Christ. Elizabeth Ann Seton is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me! series.