Click to purchase from Franciscan University Bookstore. If you are still saying the same "bedtime" prayers that you said when you were in second grade your faith life probably looks like a second-grader. As we grow and mature in life we need to also grow and mature in our faith; this begins with prayer. But prayer is tricky. How do we pray well? What do we say? Is it better to use formalized prayers or to pray spontaneously? Those are great questions which are answered in Come Pray. This pocket-guide features several easy-to-navigate sections about dealing with distractions, specific situations for prayer, and a full list of common Catholic prayers you need to know. Ditch the second grade prayers and ditch a boring faith life.

Click to purchase from Franciscan University Bookstore. He carried the weight of your sin with His cross and walked up a hill to be crucified. It was a walk that led to the redemption of humanity. It is more than history. It is more than a movie. It is a path of transformation. Will you follow Jesus on the way? Come Walk is an incredible pocket-sized book that will take you through the Stations of the Cross and Jesus' Passion and Death in a way you never have experienced it. Scripture, prayer, and reflection make this a powerful devotional that is perfect for Lent and Triduum.

Click to purchase from Franciscan University Bookstore. The time has passed in our world for mediocre, Christian men. We need men that are on fire for Christ and alive with the Holy Spirit - men that want to change the world and live for virtue. Too often, though, the idea of what it means to be a "Christian man" is anything but exciting. We imagine boring hymns and bad ties; it is time to let that lie go away forever. Fire Inside is a book for young men that are tired of mediocrity and are ready to walk as Disciples of Christ that make a difference in their world. Through the example of ten saints, young men are empowered to embrace the gifts of the Holy Spirit and live virtue in their everyday lives.

Click to purchase from Franciscan University Bookstore. The rosary is more than repetition; it is a powerful way to enter into the lives of Jesus and Mary and journey with them. The rosary is a gift - when was the last time you unwrapped it? Many people struggle with the rosary because they don't understand it. Don't let confusion about the rosary intimidate you. Full of Grace is a pocket-sized book that has everything you need to dive into the rosary. Practical explanations about how to get started with the prayer, ways to go deeper, and how to pray with Sacred Scripture are just a couple of the impactful chapters in this incredible resource.

Click to purchase from Franciscan University Bookstore. At your baptism you received seven powerful gifts of the Holy Spirit - those same gifts were strengthened in you when you were confirmed. Have you unwrapped one, lately? Many Catholics struggle to understand the Holy Spirit and the important role He plays in our lives. As a result, the gifts we were given when we were fully initiated into the Church go under-utilized. What if you took hold of the power God can move through you? Gifted examines the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and challenges the reader to not simply know about them but to call upon them. We are a people of Pentecost and we must live it - it is time to unwrap the gifts of the Holy Spirit in a way you never have before.

Click to purchase from Franciscan University Bookstore. When we see the saints we often see them in beautiful icons or depicted in the light of a stained glass window. They seem otherworldly and untouchable. Their lives must've been kind of boring, right? Holiness is anything but boring and the saints were some of the most interesting, unique, and joyful people that ever lived. Mind blown? It will be. Holier Than Thou is a collection of saint stories you have to read to believe. A perfect blend of insight, humor, and information, this book will have you looking at (and praying with) the saints in a way you never have before.

Click to purchase from Franciscan University Bookstore. The Bible is filled with pages of narratives of people that gave their entire lives to God. Many of these stories are about men and a natural question arises, "Are there women in the Bible? Do they have a place in the Church?" It is a good question with a great answer. There are many women who are a vital part of salvation history and their stories are critical parts of Sacred Scripture. Do you know them? I Choose the Sky paints a beautiful portrait of just a handful of these women - seventeen, in fact, whose stories are easily glossed over, but not easily forgotten. These women, heroic and virtuous, teach us something about the very fabric of human-kindness and God's love. This book is about their choice to raise their eyes heavenward despite difficulties and live their lives with hope, boldness, generosity, and great faith. This scriptural devotion will inspire young women to raise their heads along with Mary, Martha, Lydia, and Esther and look into the eyes of Jesus, the God who loves deeply and perfectly.

Click to purchase from Franciscan University Bookstore. Any person can read small group questions from a piece of paper. Most people function as warm body chaperones that make sure teens don't sneak out of their rooms at night and that everyone stays in line to get pizza. Fewer people have the courage to enter into the life of a teenager and help guide them closer to Christ. Fewer people can make a small group a conversation and a place for trust and community. Core Members are the backbone of Life Teen youth ministry and a successful ministry requires healthy Core Members. The Life Teen Core Handbook contains ten things every Core Member needs to know in order to succeed in ministry and stay healthy while serving. It is a must have for any youth ministry that truly desires to form adults that can lead teenagers closer to Christ.

Click to purchase from Franciscan University Bookstore. Jesus desires to pour His mercy out on you and on the whole world. Through His sacrifice on the cross, that mercy is freely available and waiting - we only need to accept it. This powerful book will guide you in reflection of the everlasting mercy of Jesus through the Chaplet of Divine Mercy that was given to St. Faustina. Guiding you through each decade of the chaplet, Living Mercy focuses on offering you five unique reflections that double as prayer intentions to help you grow in your love of Divine Mercy, but also, to pray specifically for those who need mercy the most.

Click to purchase from Franciscan University Bookstore. Saint Joseph was chosen by God to help raise Jesus. In all four Gospels there are no words attributed to St. Joseph - but plenty of actions. His witness reveals incredible truths to us about masculinity and what it means to "be a man." Spoiler alert: It isn't what our current culture tells us. Man Enough is a powerful reflection on the life and example of St. Joseph and the many ways that he challenges us to live as holier men and disciples of Jesus Christ. Words are important but our actions speak volumes. It is time to ask, "Am I man enough to follow Christ?"