Reading Prayers

Do You Seek God's Word to guide you? With the constant demands and pressures of daily life, it can be hard to regularly pause to be with and listen to God's voice. When you're having one of those days, you just want to know that someone is on your side. You have more than just someone, you have your Heavenly Father! He is with you. He is for you. This 365-day devotional collection includes a combination of Scripture, engaging explanations, and compelling reflection questions to encourage you in your daily walk with the Lord.Through this devotional, you'll: Discover how you can move forward ...

"The narration by Carly Robins is exceptional." - The Reading Frenzy on Little Souls Sandra Dallas's Little Souls is a gripping tale of sisterhood, loyalty, and secrets set in Denver mid America’s last deadly flu pandemic. Colorado, 1918. World War I is raging overseas, but it’s the home...

Introduction to the Devout Life: A Faithful Translation in Modern English A spiritual masterpiece, newly rendered in elegant, accessible English—faithful to the heart of St. Francis de Sales. St. Francis de Sales' Introduction to the Devout Life has guided souls for over four centuries with its gentle wisdom, practical counsel, and invitation to holiness in the midst of daily life. Written not for cloistered religious, but for laypeople living in the world, this enduring classic speaks to anyone longing to grow in virtue, prayer, and love of God. This new translation offers the complete ...

Experience a deeper prayer life through this fresh take on ancient liturgy for believers today. Designed to help individuals, families, and congregations pray together across denominations, this book of common prayer will help you and your community join together each day with the same songs...

Franciscan Lectio is for Christians who long to see the world more beautifully and deeply and become more attentive and present. An ancient tradition dating back to the third century, lectio divina has long served as an avenue of contemplative prayer, but the practice has often been systematized, intellectualized, or only practiced by monastics. Few authors have attempted to universalize lectio using contemporary language or approach it from a Franciscan perspective.

“Our Father, who art in heaven….” The opening words of the Lord’s Prayer have become so familiar that we often speak them without a thought, sometimes without any awareness that we are speaking at all. But to the disciples who first heard these words from Jesus, the prayer was a...

Are you tired of being unable to resolve problems hindering you from progressing in your life? Perhaps your search for answers has returned only disappointment. It's time to relax because you've just found the answers you've been looking for. Prepare to enter a new world filled with records of energy and vibration. Akashic Records is your pathway to not only understanding divinity but also becoming a disciple of the divine.

For anyone who longs for a consistent prayer life yet struggles with distractions, doubts, or knowing where to start, bestselling writer and beloved speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst offers a simple and heartfelt method for having meaningful conversations with God, one day at a time. The kind of...

A well-organized and welcoming guide to having meaningful conversations with God. Do you yearn for a consistent prayer life? Do you struggle with distraction when praying alone, timidity when praying with others, or knowing where to start in either setting? Bestselling writer and beloved speaker...

This TAN Books edition of St. Michael and the Angels features the complete text of the title, along with a supplemental section entitled Catholic Prayers.

Prepare your spirit for the Savior's coming and magnify your joy this holiday season as you spend the days of Advent and Christmas with your heart and mind intentionally fixed on Jesus. Enjoy more peaceful moments this holiday season with Jesus Listens—for Advent and Christmas. This...

Enjoy precious moments of rest during the holidays as you savor the joys and peace of the season with this beautiful Christmas edition of Jesus Calling devotions. This heartwarming compilation of devotions comes from Sarah Young's bestselling brand. With 50 seasonally themed selections...

The Bible tells us that those who place their trust in Jesus and pray in one of His many names will be rewarded with gifts of joy, peace, and power. Join Ann Spangler, bestselling author of Praying the Names of God, as she guides you into a richer and more rewarding relationship with Christ by...

One lantern snuffed. One quilt stitched into a map. One boy who needs a hand. When a dark pocket starts along Willow Lane on the coldest nights, Esther Smucker’s pattern-minded heart won't let it stand. The quilt apprentice maps the outages; the elder’s son, Thomas Beiler, organizes a soft watch. What they find isn’t malice but a frightened runaway—and a chance for a whole town to choose mercy over gossip. Lanterns in the lanes, tins of oil handed in the dark, a quilting circle that sews kindness into action—Christmas Lanterns in the Frost is a gentle, faith-forward winter tale of...

Joan Didion (December 5, 1934-December 23, 2021), born in Sacramento, California, was an American author, screenwriter, and journalist. Her writing during the 1960s through the late 1970s engaged audiences in the realities of the counterculture of the 1960s, the Hollywood lifestyle, and the history and culture of California.

Can we consecrate ourselves to Mary? Mary is not the Creator, she is not the Redeemer. She is the opposite of a Goddess; she never substituted herself for God. But it was God's will that Mary had something to do with our Christian life, with our sanctification. It is a role assigned to her by God. In perfect union with her Son and subordinate to him, the Vatican II Council calls her "our mother in the order of grace" (LG 61). Let us not forget that Mary is the prototype of perfect consecration at the beginning of the New Testament. She was chosen to help us in our consecration through her ...

Tap into your God-given intuition and start achieving ultimate success with this inspiring #1 New York Times bestseller from Bishop T.D. Jakes. If you have ever felt misaligned, this book is for you. If you have lost the rhythm, the passion, or the thrill of living in alignment, then keep...

What do we learn from St. Joseph? Saint Joseph teaches us virtue, especially practicing patience and silence, which is very hard to do. Saint Joseph is always calm, always peaceful. He is a great model for interior life. He was in a constant state of communion with God, something we should all imitate. His work was his prayer and his prayer was his work. St. Joseph is a powerful patron. He is, as John Paul II called him, the Guardian of the Redeemer. He humbly accepted his role as guardian, husband and father in the Holy Family. Therefore, St. Joseph’s intercession has been sought for ...

Experience the wonder of God's faithfulness this Christmas as you journey through 12 Days of Promise. Recover the sanctity of this beloved holiday as your family uncovers the fulfillment of God's ancient promises. This heartwarming family devotional, specially crafted for families with young children, beautifully retells the timeless Biblical story of Christmas. As you follow the footsteps of Mary, Joseph, Zechariah, the Shepherds, and Wise Men, you'll witness the power of God's handiwork in bringing Jesus to us. Each devotion offers a faith-building memory verse, engaging teachings from ...

Transform your self-image, discover God's daily blessings, and fulfill your destiny with two simple words in this interactive devotional guide from Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen. The direction you'll follow in life begins with these two simple words: I AM. This portable devotional will help...