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This story is about the remarkable Fr. Charles Kram, Jr., the quadriplegic priest who served for nearly twenty-five years as a hospital chaplain doing what he enjoyed most in life: serving God and neighbor with an enormous amount of love.

The rosary transports us to Mary’s side where she sets before us the mysteries of her Son. Within this compact book lies a treasure of meditations for each bead of the rosary.

Does a net worth of two million dollars and $150k per year guarantee happiness, love, and protection?
Despite her finances, author Vera Marie Verna recounts her two divorces and childlessness, an airplane crash, rape, annulments, the mysterious disappearance of her husband, and her considering suicide at the age of 47. This true and inspiring story will resonate with anyone striving to find God's peace and providential protection.

Nonna's South Philadelphia neighborhood was a slice of Italy, and her house, crowded with aunts, uncles, and cousins, was a little village. During World War II, little Vincent Iezzi wandered in constantly to pull up a chair and satisfy his heart, soul, and stomach at his grandmother Nonna's table. Nonna was always on the spot with a funny story, an encouraging tale, a cup of coffee, and a plate of biscotti.

During World War II, young Vincent Iezzi was at home with his grandmother in his Philadelphia neighborhood. Because of the war effort, most of the mothers, big sisters, and aunts were working in the factories while most of the fathers, big brothers, and uncles were off at war.

All Ian wanted to do was sing in the church choir. However, he is a mouse, not a human. The choir members were not too happy to hear him—or see him! Join Ian and Pierre, along with their “big-boned” dwarf-hamster friend, Fred, as they disguise themselves to hide from Ludwig, the house cat afraid of dust bunnies. Along the way the determined and witty friends learn about St. Cecilia and the importance of singing praise to God.

Follow Tristan the seagull, Nipper the not-too-bright squirrel, and Furdock the rabbit as they travel on a rescue mission. Will they overcome their fears? With the help of some animal friends — and help from God and Saint Francis — there’s plenty of room for adventure on the journey.

The saints of long ago had heroic virtue, humility, and great courage. Modern saints, however, had these same characteristics of holiness. Many modern saints offered the supreme witness of their lives, attesting to the truth that, even now, Christ conquers not by the blood of His enemies, but by the blood of His martyrs. The Church holds up saints as examples for the rest of us: if they attained holiness, we can, too.

This remarkable book points the way with 21 powerful examples from our own epoch. Each chapter includes a short biography, inspirational words of wisdom, confirmed miracles, and the saint's final resting place.

Dismas: The First Among Many tells the gripping story of the man who became the first penitent to die with the complete promise of the Resurrection.