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Being a parent is a tough gig; there’s no doubt about that. There will be moments that are beautiful lifelong memories. Others will try your patience and leave you pulling your hair out. It’s not a question of if, but when you as a parent will lose your temper with your child. Kids don’t know any better, and they will push you to the edge. The danger is when your anger spills over onto your child, crushing their self-esteem, hurting their feelings, or making them feel unwanted.

Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You is both a luminous spiritual biography and a direct challenge to the modern instinct to control everything. Through the life of Don Dolindo Ruotolo, listeners encounter a priest whose holiness was forged in suffering, obedience, and total abandonment to the will of God. Drawing from firsthand testimony and careful research, this book reveals the hidden life of a soul deeply united to Christ. From a childhood marked by hardship to years of misunderstanding and silent persecution, Don Dolindo’s path exposes the cost of sanctity.

The much-anticipated fourth edition of the best-selling classic by Matthew McKay, Self-Esteem is the go-to guide for those seeking to increase their sense of self-worth. This fully revised new edition features an innovative application of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to self-esteem and utilizes updated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help listeners create positive change and thrive.

Lives of the Saints: For Everyday in the Year offers daily biographies of saints whose examples teach virtue, endurance, love of God, and fidelity, arranged according to the calendar to guide yearlong reflection and imitation. Rooted in the Catholic tradition of hagiography and reverent meditation, this classic has edified the faithful for over two centuries and continues to nourish prayer and spiritual growth.

Discover the wisdom of St. Claude La Colombière (1641-1682), the Jesuit saint who served as confessor to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and ardently promoted devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In Not of the World: 20 Lessons on Following Christ without Compromise, listeners encounter a treasury of spiritual reflections drawn from his sermons, offering clarity, conviction, and pastoral depth for Christians seeking holiness amid a fallen culture. With charity and precision, St. Claude explains the sacrifice demanded by authentic love of Christ.

When Fr. Gabriele Amorth passed away on September 16, 2016 at the age of 90, he had given everything to Christ and his church. He performed as many as 12 exorcisms in a day. He faithfully served 69 years in the Pauline religious order, 62 as a priest, and 30 years as the pope’s exorcist.

Trophy wife Celeste Beard wasn't satisfied with a luxurious lifestyle and her rich Austin media mogul husband's devotion--so she took his life! The wife: She wanted everything, but her husband stood in the way. The lesbian lover: a lovestruck, middle-aged woman with a history of mental illness. She would do anything to set Celeste free. The beauty salon receptionist: Celeste hired her to tie up the loose ends...in a second conspiracy to commit murder.

Incredibly revealing and edifying background of Our Lady, her parents and ancestors, St. Joseph, plus other people who figured into the coming of Christ. Many facts described about the Nativity and early life of Our Lord, as well as the final days of the Blessed Mother–all from the visions of this great mystic.

The Enchiridion of Faith, Hope, and Love is one of St. Augustine’s most concise and powerful summaries of the Christian life. In this edition, listeners are given direct access to a timeless work that distills the essentials of Catholic belief, desire, and action into a clear and enduring framework.

Bright, attractive, and both from good families, University of Texas college student Colton Pitonyak and vibrant redhead Jennifer Cave had the world at their beckoning. Cave, an ex-cheerleader, had just landed an exciting new job, while a big-money scholarship to UT's prestigious business school lured Pitonyak to Austin. Yet the former altar boy had a dark, unpredictable streak. When Jennifer failed to show up for work on August 18, 2005, her mother became frightened. Sharon Cave's search led to Colton's West Campus apartment, where Jennifer's family discovered a scene worthy of the grisliest horror movie.

To his parishioners, minister Matt Baker seemed a pious and good man. To his wife, Kari, he was a devoted husband and caring father. Always sunny and vivacious, Kari never questioned their frequent relocations from one small Texas Baptist church to another. Even when tragedy struck, Kari remained strong - until one day, inexplicably, she took her own life.

There is no human person who loved Christ more than Mary. And there is no greater act of love than Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. In this audio, you will find two of the most stirring revelations of Christ’s passion and death ever recorded by Doctors of the Church—Saint Anselm, the Magnificent Doctor, along with writings attributed to Saint Bernard, the Mellifluous Doctor. These private revelations given by Our Lady will enhance one’s prayer life while drawing one deeper into the passion narratives of the Gospels.

The jungle, 1949: Everyone said it was impossible, dangerous, and unwise. Three expeditions mounted by men had failed. How could one led by a woman succeed? “Don’t be a fool. You’ll die out there,” a friend whispered to Ruth. But a siren haunted her dreams, calling to her. She had no choice but to follow it into the deepest, darkest jungle in the world, a decision that would change her life forever.

Step inside the hidden powerhouse of prayer and discover the daily life of a Carmelite nun through the heartfelt letters of a young novice to her family. These intimate glimpses reveal the Sisters’ joyful sacrifices, rich customs, sacred devotions, and humble work for souls. Along the way, you’ll find inspiration to imitate their spirit of prayer and hidden sacrifice in your own life — and become, like them, a quiet partner in the redemption of the world.

The Golden Arrow tells of both the life of Sister Mary of Saint Peter and her life's work: the devotion, granted to her by Jesus himself, to his Holy Face. Approved by Pope Leo XIII and promoted by St. Therese of Lisieux half a century later, the devotion to the Holy Face may be the single most important devotion of our time that still remains relatively unknown.

Saint Joseph stands close to Jesus and Mary at the heart of the gospel story. Yet, he remains largely in the background, silent and steady. Not surprisingly, Christians throughout the ages have pondered deeply this mystery that is Joseph.

In this compelling book, the author explores the profound effects of childhood traumas on our adult lives. The narrative is filled with real-life stories that shed light on how early experiences can shape our behaviors, relationships, and overall well-being. The author bravely shares their own experiences, providing a raw and honest look at the struggles faced by many.

We know that through Baptism we become children of God and heirs of heaven—that we receive sanctifying grace and have a share in the life of God himself. But what does that mean in our daily lives? The Glories of Divine Grace describes the immense gift of grace won for us by the Savior and the inconceivable power this grace gives to our lives.

This TAN Books edition of “Mary Magdalen in the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich” by Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, features the complete original text, along with a supplemental section entitled “A Brief Life of Christ”.

Empress Zita of Austria (1892—1989) was declared a Servant of God by Pope Benedict XVI. But who is she? What is it about her life and spirituality that inspired the Church to open the investigation into her beatification?