Adult Non-fiction

God earnestly desires to speak with us, communicate with us, and bond with us. Sometimes, when the heart is ready, God speaks more directly. There are dramatic examples of this from Church-approved locutions and apparitions such as those in Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fatima. Other times, God speaks softly to the heart (1 Kings 19:11-13). 

Mother Giovanna Maria Bracaval of the Eucharistic Jesus (1861-1935)
First Superior General of the Angelic Sisters of St. Paul

Sister Marie shares her religious and Spirit-filled reflections and prayers through poetry. Each reflection manifests a yearning to unite one’s spiritual and physical state with God in this busy world.

Means to Live a Happy and Chaste Life is a straightforward look at holy purity, lived in our present world, not only as something possible, but necessary if we are to live a full and truly happy life. Chapters include chastity within the married state, clear suggestions on how to tackle the predicament of homosexuality affecting some persons, plus specific advice on pornography. 

The Church's Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary is a beautiful exposition of her glorious titles. Her virtues shine through when meditating on this prayer. Author and Barnabite priest, Father Giovanni Semeria, exhorts the reader to apply these virtues to one's own life. Father Semeria unfolds the Litany in 31 profound, but challenging, meditations for spiritual reflection. 

In today’s modern world, with our better understanding of Faith, is there still a place for a magician? The answer is an unequivocal yes! Catholic magician David Russell uses anecdotes from his magic shows to unfold Catholic spirituality for the reader.

What do students and teachers identify as acts of love by teachers and what impact do these behaviors have on students? Anyone who works with youth, whether as a teacher, parent, coach, or counselor, will be enriched by this book.

This autobiography of a successful public servant and private-sector professional illustrates how a commitment to faith and ethics should animate all areas of life: professional, family, recreational and more. Robert A. Best worked and played with U.S. presidents, some of the greatest golf players on record, and even a few of recent history’s canonized saints. 

Little Visits With God and Our Blessed Mother Mary feature deeply religious, yet short and easy-to-read verses inspired by private devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Focused on Heaven, the poems stimulate the mind and elevate the heart.