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RAYMOND ARROYO 

ANTHONY DESTEFANO 

THE WISE MEN WHO 

FOUND CHRISTMAS 

HOW THE ANGELS 

GOT THEIR WINGS 

$17.95 

Hardcover, 48 pages 

978-1-64413-620-1 

Item #6201 

ENDORSEMENTS 

“Raymond Arroyo reveals the true 

and inspiring adventure of the Magi, 

who bravely followed the light given 

them and found a treasure beyond 

imagining.” 

JIM CAVIEZEL 

“In this beautiful book, Raymond 

Arroyo is sharing the true Magi story 

with everyone. It will surely inspire 

all readers to adopt the lessons and 

traditions of Three Kings Day—and 

keep the Christmas spirit alive for all 

12 days of Christmas.” 

Finally, the True, Untold 

Story of the Wise Men… 

They were not three kings. Nor were they 

from the Far East, or even Persia… 

In this thrilling visual adventure capturing 

the wonder of the Christmas season, 

New York Times bestselling author 

Raymond Arroyo shares the true, hidden 

story of the mysterious Magi, who risked 

everything to discover the truth. Based 

on new historical evidence, The Wise Men 

Who Found Christmas is the miraculous, 

untold tale of three seekers who followed 

a star and found themselves in the 

middle of the greatest story ever told. 

Stunningly illustrated by Diane Le Feyer, 

this enchanting family keepsake is sure to 

become part of your Christmas tradition – 

and a reminder that chasing truth is often 

the greatest adventure of all. 

Who IS that angel that we see 

perched atop the Christmas tree? 

And how can angels fly so high, 

soaring through the snowy sky? 

And why do angels dress in white? 

And do the angels ever fight? Who 

made the angels? Any clue? He who 

made them made YOU too! 

With these charming rhyming verses, 

Anthony DeStefano begins this 

enchanting children’s book on perhaps 

the most fascinating of all God’s 

creatures — the angels. 

How the Angels Got Their Wings is a 

winsome introduction to the story of 

the angels — pure spiritual beings of 

extraordinary power made by God 

to assist Him in carrying out His will. 

Beginning with the creation of the angels 

and the “war in Heaven” between the good 

angels and the bad, this book introduces 

children to the famous archangels 

Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael — as well 

as to Satan, the ringleader of the fallen 

angels, who chose to rebel against God. 

This book also acquaints children with 

those special angels who are here with us 

right now, helping to protect and guide us 

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978-1-64413-517-4 

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— our guardian angels. It shows children 

how angels can assist them with all the 

problems they encounter in life, from 

communicating with others to choosing 

between right and wrong, and can protect 

them from physical harm. 

How the Angels Got Their Wings is a 

beautifully illustrated, highly entertaining, 

biblically correct, and theologically 

orthodox introduction to angels. Once 

children read it, they will be forever 

comforted in knowing that God’s love for 

them is so strong that He gave them not 

only His Son, but the angels above so 

they will never, ever be alone in life. 

RACHEL CAMPOS DUFFY 

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$34.95 


978-1-64413-698-0 

Item #6980 

KEVIN AND MARY O'NEILL 

THE HOLY MASS 

On Earth as It Is in Heaven 

Charming Catholic friends Fulton and 

Cynthia return in this vivid comic-book 

format to take children on a simple 

yet profound journey through the Holy 

Sacrifice of the Mass. 

Children will learn about God’s plan of 

salvation and how the Real Presence of 

Jesus in the Eucharist is at the very heart of 

our Faith. This engaging book explores how 

the Old Testament is fulfilled in the New 

and unveils the beautiful typology found 

in Scripture, such as how Mary—the new 

Eve—bore Jesus, the fruit of her womb, for 

our redemption. You’ll be inspired as you 

explore new insights into how Moses and 

the Passover relate to the Last Supper and 

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. 

Best of all, this book will equip you to share with family and friends: 

• The mystery of transubstantiation 

and the graces received by 

frequently attending Mass 

• Belief in the Holy Trinity, the Incarnation, 

and the purpose of our creation 

• God’s covenant relationships 

in Scripture and His 

Covenant with us today 

• The story of our redemption 

and God’s invitation to the 

eternal wedding banquet 

• How God’s instructions regarding 

Old Testament worship continue 

into today’s Liturgy 

• The significance of the Sacraments 

and deep meaning behind the 

various elements of the Mass 

KNOW THYSELF! 

The Game of Temperaments 

Discover the secret building blocks of your personality 

with this fun and enlightening game that reveals 

players' temperaments – the personal qualities that 

make them who they are! 

We are all born with distinct personality traits. Some 

love going to parties, while others seek solitude. Some 

are naturally brash and assertive, while others are 

content to just get along. We don't pick and choose 

these character features; they're just part of the way 

we're made. 

Ancient philosophers identified four basic 

temperaments that wise thinkers through the ages 

have used to understand human nature. Now comes 

Know Thyself! The Game of Temperaments – the first 

game to help you identify, understand, and appreciate 

your own temperament, and those of your friends and 

family. 

Take charge or follow the lead? Jump in feet first 

or analyze and contemplate? Introvert or extrovert? 

Focused or distractible? All of these traits point to the 

temperament you were born with. Which one is yours, 

and how much of the others do you have? 

$29.99 | Card game | 860002552743 | Item #u2743 

GAME DETAILS: 

• Age Range: 12+ 

• Players: 4+ 

• Time: 20 minutes 

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NEW 

NEW 

JOURNEYS OF SAINT PAUL 

GAME PIECES: 

FR. TIMOTHY GALLAGHER, O.M.V. 

St. Paul didn't spread the gospel alone. In fact, the 

book of Acts refers to numerous individuals who 

played key roles in his ministry. Each person had a 

different critical part to play, including those who 

delivered St.Paul's letters to the newly established 

churches. This was a dangerous and arduous task. 

Messengers braved harsh wilderness, barren deserts 

— even the deadly Roman Legion! — to help St. Paul 

get his Epistles to Christian brothers and sisters in 

need of guidance and encouragement. 

• 1 Gameboard 

• 6 Messenger Pawns 

• 200 Challenge Cards 

• 18 Roman Legion 

Tokens 

• 30 Keys (six of 

each color) 

• 1 Manual 

GAME DETAILS: 

STRUGGLES IN THE 

SPIRITUAL LIFE 

Their Nature and Their Remedies 

Here is a powerful, life-changing book that 

will help you understand and conquer the 

struggles you face in your spiritual life. It’s a 

book for those who love the Lord and desire 

holiness yet often feel adrift or stagnant in 

their search for spiritual growth. 

In Journeys of Saint Paul, you will be one of several 

messengers dispatched to deliver one of St. Paul's 

momentous letters. Your mission: Be the first to 

cross the city gate and deliver St. Paul's letter to 

its secret destination. But beware! The Romans 

are intent on seeking and destroying all Christians, 

so the chase may be on! This adventure requires 

cleverness, courage, and tenacity — with billions of 

souls at stake. 

$39.99 | Board game | 860002552712 | Item #u2712 

• Age Range: 8+ 

• Players: 2-6 

• Time to Play: 30- 

60 minutes 

All of us encounter valleys on our journey 

with the Lord — those periods of spiritual 

desolation that are a painful yet unavoidable 

feature of our prayer life. Spiritual desolation 

is as complex as we are, so understanding 

what is happening and responding to it 

properly are critical to reaching the heights 

of holiness. 

With warmth and understanding, Fr. 

Gallagher carefully identifies in this book the 

various forms of spiritual and nonspiritual 

$18.95 

Paperback, 192 pages 

978-1-64413-630-0 

Item #6300 

desolation and supplies the remedy for 

each. You’ll learn how to discern whether 

your struggles derive from medical or 

psychological conditions or whether those 

struggles are spiritual and permitted by the 

Lord for reasons of growth. In each case, 

you’ll be given the remedy for the struggle. 

You’ll also learn the forms of spiritual 

dryness and of the Dark Night — and how to 

respond to them. 

In chapter after chapter, Fr. Gallagher 

presents a particular struggle as 

experienced by fictional characters and then 

provides the advice he gives to those who 

come to him for spiritual direction about 

that struggle. You’ll gain confidence as you 

journey through desolation, and you’ll learn 

to reject the enemy’s ploys to infect you with 

a sense of hopelessness. 

YOU’LL ALSO LEARN 

• What to do when you are tired, 

burned out, or overwhelmed by life 

• How to respond when you feel 

burdened or confused in prayer 

• What it means when the enemy 

causes a disturbance in your soul 

• Spiritual tactics to employ when 

you are experiencing struggles 

• What to do when you 

experience disquiet from worldly 

agitations and temptations 

• How to push back when the 

enemy threatens your confidence 

in God and His work in your life 

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NEW 

NEW 

ADAM BLAI 

ROBERT CARDINAL SARAH 

THE EXORCISM FILES 

True Stories of Demonic Possession 

CATECHISM OF THE 

SPIRITUAL LIFE 

Drawing from his extensive experience 

in assisting with cases of demonic 

oppression and possession, in The 

Exorcism Files, Adam Blai presents readers 

with enlightening true stories and traces 

their causation. Whether people provided a 

gateway through Ouija boards, tarot cards, 

Reiki, Yoga, or martial arts, Blai reports from 

firsthand observation how they were lured 

In this dynamic and authoritative book 

on the spiritual life, Cardinal Robert Sarah 

shows us how to enter into and progress 

through the spiritual life. He notes that the 

goal of this book is “to accompany all those 

who have set their hearts on responding to 

God’s love with a full, happy, fruitful life that 

will culminate in the eternal happiness of 

contemplating Him.” 

into the occult. 

Written as a catechism of the spiritual 

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978-1-64413-508-2 

Item #5082 

Blai also recounts shocking cases of 

participation in covens and cults under the 

guise of knowledge, empowerment, and 

liberation. This is sometimes accompanied 

by crimes and hauntings, which Blai also 

documents. An essential guide for our 

time, The Exorcism Files reveals numerous 

striking truths about the supernatural, 

including: 

• The key signs of diabolic 

possession — and how they differ 

from those of oppression 

• How dabbling in the occult 

opens the door to evil 

• Why the devil most intently attacks 

priestly and religious vocations 

• How evil can manifest itself in 

physical objects or symptoms 

• Why only priests, with their bishops’ 

permission, should perform the 

solemn rite of exorcism 

• How engaging in ghost 

hunting is flirting with evil 

Blai demonstrates that there is a 

supernatural enemy in this world who is 

trying to destroy us. Our defenses are the 

Precious Blood of Jesus, the sacraments 

of the Catholic Church, Holy Scripture, and 

Church Tradition. 

life, this book is organized around the 

sacraments, prayer, asceticism, and the 

liturgy and infused with a single goal: to 

make us all aware that our Baptism is the 

beginning of a great conversion — the great 

return to the Father. 

Cardinal Sarah invites you to journey 

with him through the Gospels and 

discover the origin and meaning of each 

of the sacraments and how they are 

essential to helping you grow in your 

personal relationship with Jesus, foster 

your contemplative life, and flourish in 

communion with the Holy Trinity. 

You will learn about the mysteries of our 

Faith — from the importance of being 

baptized shortly after birth, and thereby 

“plunged into the paschal mystery,” to 

receiving Confirmation as a child so as to 

be open to the liberating action of the Holy 

Spirit. 

You will also learn about how the baptized 

are to prepare for spiritual priesthood — 

through docility and offering to God all the 

love, works, joys, prayers, and sufferings 

of their lives. In like manner, Cardinal 

Sarah explains how to renew the ordained 

priesthood, married life, and much more. 

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In chapter after chapter, 

the Cardinal provides wise 

counsel regarding: 

• How loss of faith in the Real 

Presence causes a decline 

in Christian communities 

• Our need to restore the 

sacredness of the liturgy and 

silent Eucharistic adoration 

• The power of the Holy 

Spirit at work through the 

sacraments of the Church 

• The dangers of revisionist 

doctrines on morality based 

on sociology and science 

• Why laws prohibiting our 

freedom of worship are more 

deadly than any virus 

• Why the sacrament of 

Penance is essential for the 

daily spiritual combat 

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NEW 

NEW 

BISHOP ATHANASIUS SCHNEIDER 

FR. DWIGHT LONGENECKER 

THE SPRINGTIME 

THAT NEVER CAME 

THE SECRET OF THE 

BETHLEHEM SHEPHERDS 

The faithful deprived of the Mass. 

Like most well-loved tales, the simple 

Persecution and removal of clergy. 

account of the adoration by the shepherds 

Promulgation of communism and rampant 

has grown and developed over the ages. 

heresies. Dehumanization, dictatorship, 

Extra traditions have attached themselves 

and the destruction of life. 

to it. Charming characters and details have 

Bishop Athanasius Schneider experienced 

these sufferings growing up in the 1960s in 

the former Soviet Union, and they are now 

a reality in the West. A witness to the truth 

passed down from the apostles, Bishop 

Schneider explains that, especially since 

become part of the story. Beautiful preaching 

points have illuminated the tale and unlocked 

the story’s deeper meanings. Many of these 

“extras,” however, were conditioned by 

later cultural assumptions and colored by 

devotions removed from historical reality. 

the time of the French Revolution, natural 

What are the true circumstances of the birth 

law, order, and a sense of the supernatural 

of Jesus Christ? What was Bethlehem like 

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Item #5136 

have been eroded and replaced, through 

Freemasonry and other false ideologies, 

with widespread apostasy, to the point 

where society is now almost entirely devoid 

of God. 

at the time of Jesus’ birth, and why was the 

little village so important? How did Joseph 

and Mary meet, and why did they travel to 

Bethlehem? Were they really homeless the 

night Jesus was born? Was there an inn, a 

$14.95 


978-1-64413-804-5 

Item #8045 

ENDORSEMENTS 

"This book is an enlightening pageturner, 

and every Catholic should read it." 

JESSE ROMERO, Author, The 

Devil in the City of Angels 

"Bishop Athanasius Schneider provides 

a dazzling display of knowledge of 

theology, the liturgy, Church history, and 

the problems of the modern world and 

the Church, all in service of explaining 

complicated issues with a rare and 

wonderful clarity." 

JANET SMITH, American 

Classicist and Philosopher 

This riveting and climactic interview 

with Bishop Schneider tackles each and 

every controversial issue of our time. 

With charity, wisdom, and occasional 

humor, Bishop Schneider provides a rich 

historical and theological perspective with 

straightforward answers to a profusion 

of startling questions on topics such 

as ecumenism, ecology, Mass reforms, 

the German Church, Hell, Purgatory, sin, 

heresy, the roles of women in the Church, 

the traditional liturgy, and much more! 

Amid the encircling darkness, this 

compendium of straight, authoritative 

answers elucidates the truths of our Faith 

“No vacancy” sign, and a grumpy innkeeper? 

Who were the shepherds, why were the 

manger and the swaddling clothes a “sign” to 

them, and why were they so important to St. 

Luke? 

After completing The Mystery of the Magi — 

his groundbreaking study of the wise men 

— Fr. Dwight Longenecker took a sabbatical 

in Jerusalem to study the ancient texts and 

the geography, history, politics, and culture 

of the time. He added his own firsthand 

visit to present-day Bethlehem shepherds in 

order to unlock “the secret of the Bethlehem 

shepherds.” 

This little book sheds new light on an old, 

ENDORSEMENTS 

“You've read the episode of the 

shepherds, and you've sung it in carols. 

But in this book you’ll see it, suddenly 

vivid, perhaps for the first time.” 

SCOTT HAHN 

“Fr. Dwight Longenecker reveals the 

secrets surrounding these shepherds 

in his customary inimitable and 

entertaining way.” 

JOSEPH PEARCE 

“Do you want to find Jesus? Start at 

Bethlehem. Read the birth story with 

fresh eyes with this revealing book.” 

"The Springtime That Never Came 

provides an authoritative and muchneeded 

spiritual corrective to our deeply 

with a piercing light. It will make you cheer 

as it reorients you on your journey with 

Christ. 

old story, deepening its beauty and enriching 

your Advent and Christmas celebrations for 

years to come. 

DAVID W. FAGERBERG, 

University of Notre Dame 

troubled era." 

EDWARD PENTIN, Author, The Next Pope 

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$17.95 


978-1-64413-724-6 

Item #7246 

ERIC & SUZAN SAMMONS 

THE JESSE TREE 

This Advent, lead your family closer to Christ 

as you prepare for the Lord’s coming at 

Christmas. Engage with the Old Testament 

patriarchs and prophets who are the 

branches in Jesus’ family tree and come to 

understand fully how, in Christ, this family 

history becomes the history of our salvation. 

As you explore Jesus’ fascinating ancestry, 

you’ll see how God’s plan of salvation 

unfolds from Adam and Eve, through the 

Old Testament prophets, to the birth of 

Christ, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and 

the sacraments of the Church. Marvel at 

the parallels between Adam and Christ, the 

New Adam; Eve and Mary, the New Eve; the 

patriarch Joseph and St. Joseph, guardian of 

the Redeemer; and others. 

You will also learn about the rich, faithbuilding 

customs surrounding the Jesse 

Tree throughout the centuries — and how to 

create your own. The image of a beautiful 

ornament signifying an important person or 

event in the Bible is provided for each day. 

The daily meditation explains the mystery 

of the ornament that is featured. And extra 

information is included for families with 

older children who want to “dig deeper” into 

the significance of what is foretold. 

The devotion in practice takes five to fifteen 

minutes per day, depending on family needs 

and style. Each day features the following: 

• Full-color ornament with a 

distinguishing symbol 

• Biblical passage or story 

illustrating the theme 

• Brief, engaging meditation with 

questions for discussion 

• Traditional prayer to enrich the devotion 

• “Dig Deeper” section for 

real-life application 

LITURGY OF THE HOME 

TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC 

PLANNER 

Here is the daily planner you’ve long wanted. The 

creators of the Illustrated Liturgical Calendars 

designed a Traditional Planner with beautiful 

illustrations for every feast, large paintings for 

each month’s dedication, a prayer of the month, 

scripture verses, and quotes from the saints. 

Your basic weekly planner just met the beauty 

and richness of the Liturgical Year. Covering 

14 months, this planner not only includes both 

the full Liturgical Year and the full calendar 

year but gives you plenty of time to plan for 

Advent and the Holidays when you get it before 

November. Full-color images for every feast 

reveals each week to you at a glance, so you’ll 

never schedule a doctor’s appointment on a holy 

day of obligation again! Minimalistic in feel, yet 

neglecting no detail, you’ll have everything you 

need at your fingertips. 

This planner provides indications for: 

• The primary feast for 

each day according to the 

traditional 1962 calendar. 

• Days of fasting/abstinence according 

to the 1962 laws, while also indicating 

wherever fasting or abstinence are 

still necessary under current law. 

• Class of feast and vestment color 

• First Fridays and Saturdays 

• Holy Days of Obligation 

• Ember Days 

Featuring beautiful fullcolor 

Sacred Art images 

• Primary secular holidays 

While this planner is rich in things of the faith, it has lost nothing in practicality. With a 

monthly goal setting page, a spread for daily planning each week, weekly to-do lists, habit 

trackers, and more. With ample space for notes, it’s sure to satisfy all your basic planning 

needs. An additional bullet-journal style flex page each week allows for customized charts, 

such as meal planning or budgeting. Liturgy of the Home’s mission with this planner is to 

bring the faith into your daily planning to help you stay grounded amidst the chaos of life. 

SEE MORE DETAILS AT: SOPHIAINSTITUTE.COM/PLANNER 

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NEW 

NEW 

STEPHEN F. AUTH WITH EVEYLN AUTH AND 

LARAINE BENNETT 

FR. SHAWN AARON, L.C. 

PILGRIMAGE TO THE MUSEUM 

Man's Search for God 

Through Art and Time 

THE LITTLE WAY OF 

LIVING WITH LESS 

Learning to Let Go with 

the Little Flower 

Have you ever visited a museum and 

found the narrations in the self-guided-tour 

headsets a bit tedious? Slightly too clinical, 

perhaps? And have you ever noticed that 

God is rarely mentioned in art museums 

these days, unless in a cold, archaeological, 

Do your possessions “spark joy”? In our 

materialistic society, we are often plagued 

with the slow torture of accumulated stuff, 

which creates disharmony, prevents us from 

living in the present moment, and keeps us 

from setting our eyes upon Heaven. 

“scientific” way? All of that is about to 

change. 

The Little Way of Living with Less is a spiritual 

journey guided by St. Thérèse of Lisieux 

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ENDORSEMENTS 

“Stephen Auth detects the divine 

everywhere and in everybody. Even at 

the ‘Met’ he observes hints of God in 

the art that abounds. He’s convinced 

me!” 

TIMOTHY MICHAEL CARDINAL 

DOLAN, Archbishop of New York 

“The Auths are right: Art attracts 

people to faith. Their beautiful new 

book is the proof.” 

TIM BUSCH, Founder of Napa Institute 

“Pilgrimage to the Museum is a game 

changer for docents, pilgrims, and art 

lovers everywhere.” 

ELIZABETH LEV, Art Historian 

In Pilgrimage to the Museum, author-curator 

Stephen Auth takes you on a provocative 

and colorful journey through the history of 

Western art, interpreted through a lens of 

profound Christian faith — appropriately so 

since, in Auth's view, much of Western art 

expresses humanity's search for God, the 

Divine Artist-Creator. 

In this beautifully illustrated voyage, drawn 

largely from works on display at New York's 

popular Metropolitan Museum of Art, 

you will experience the ups and downs of 

humanity's determined quest. Leaving all the 

art-history jargon at the front door, Auth will 

transport you in his spiritual time machine 

from Egypt's Old Kingdom, through Greece 

and Rome, to medieval Europe; from the 

age of the Renaissance, through the Ages 

of Exploration and Enlightenment; and from 

the rise of atheism in the late 1800s to the 

seeds of a spiritual rebirth in the modern 

era. Along the way, you will experience anew 

the masterpieces of many artists, from 

Polykleitos to Raphael, Duccio to Rembrandt, 

Monet to Picasso. 

toward a “less is more” manner of living. 

It shares one couple’s effort to downsize, 

declutter, and detach — and the challenge 

of growing in virtues that is associated with 

this process. Indeed, this book serves as a 

practical antidote to the consumerism and 

commodification of daily home life today. 

Through the words and example of the Little 

Flower, you will find peace, joy, and security 

as you learn how to overcome disorder 

— whether physical, mental, or spiritual. 

St. Thérèse will help form you in singlemindedness 

to complete the ordinary with 

extraordinary, selfless love, and you’ll soon 

find yourself becoming intentional about 

making God the center of your life and your 

home. 

Best of all, you will discover that “everything 

is grace” (St. Thérèse) and will begin 

thanking God for your many blessings and 

experiencing His miraculous favors with 

greater attention to the present moment. 

Inspired by the Little Way, you will attend with 

greater confidence to the things above and 

“choose all” in holiness. 

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ENDORSEMENTS 

"This little book is a gem. Consider 

it a handbook for living lightly in 

this world. Let go of what weighs 

you down and be truly present to 

goodness and joy." 

ELIZABETH FOSS, Founder, 

TakeUpandRead.org 

“A Christian in the world must live 

within the paradox of provident 

prudence while resembling as much 

as possible the lilies of the field who 

spin not, neither do they toil. Laraine 

Bennett's wisdom is welcome help 

for the journey.” 

LEILA LAWLER, Author, 

The Summa Domestica 

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NEW 

NEW 

FR. ROBERT J. ALTIER 

KEVIN VOST, PSY.D. 

GOD’S PLAN FOR YOUR 

MARRIAGE 

An Exploration of Holy 

Matrimony from Genesis to the 

Wedding Feast of the Lamb 

YOU ARE THAT TEMPLE! 

A Catholic Guide to 

Health and Holiness 

Our culture is facing a pandemic of obesity 

and a marked rise in diabetes, heart disease, 

This life is preparation for eternity, and from 

cancer, and Alzheimer’s dementia. The 

the beginning, God created marriage to help 

problem is physiological, of course — but it is 

married couples become saints. Indeed, God 

also spiritual. Here is the book that will teach 

has given to married couples the profound 

you how to attain optimal health and true 

gift of being able to fulfill the purpose of their 

harmony of mind, body, and spirit within the 

creation through, with, and in each other. 

context of a well-rounded devotional life. 

Marriage is a foreshadowing of Heaven, and 

each married couple must work with God if 

their marriage is to be a foretaste of eternity. 

In his straightforward and engaging style, 

Dr. Kevin Vost reflects upon teachings from 

Scripture and St. Thomas Aquinas on the 

In this thought-provoking and uplifting book, 

sacredness of the human body. You will 

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ENDORSEMENTS 

“A remarkable expression of the 

priestly mission which is, first and 

foremost, at the service of the 

Sacrament of Holy Matrimony and its 

incomparable fruit, the family.” 

RAYMOND LEO CARDINAL BURKE 

“As I read through it, I was deeply 

challenged and convicted of my own 

self-centeredness throughout the 

years of my marriage. This book is 

desperately needed in our time.” 

DR. BOB SCHUCHTS, Founder, 

John Paul II Healing Center 

“Essential reading for anyone 

contemplating marriage as well as 

those who’ve already entered the 

Sacrament.” 

DREW AND CATHY 

MARIANI, Relevant Radio 

Fr. Robert Altier unpacks the theological 

significance of the Sacrament of Marriage 

and brilliantly explains how it has been a part 

of God’s plan from the beginning — and will 

eventually be fulfilled at the Marriage Banquet 

of the Lamb in Heaven. Teeming with practical 

wisdom and clear examples, these pages 

delve into the surpassing dignity of marriage 

as a covenant and a sacrament — and a call to 

holiness. 

You will learn how the graces and virtues that 

are conferred in the Sacrament of Marriage 

transform the unity of the couple — not just 

in the flesh but in the heart and soul. You’ll 

learn how to predispose yourself to receive 

this divine power and, best of all, how to 

love your spouse more deeply. You will also 

explore the significance of marriage vows and 

how men are called to be the spiritual leaders 

and women are called to be the heart of their 

families. 

Fr. Altier tackles contemporary questions and 

concerns, such as the real meaning of “being 

subject to one another in marriage” and those 

sensitive and controversial issues regarding 

sexual morality. 

learn the degree to which sins such as 

gluttony and sloth contribute to physical 

and spiritual health problems. You will also 

discover how factors such as genetics and 

hormones impact body weight. 

Through Vost’s research, you will come to 

understand the importance of eating the real 

food that God created for us. Vost shares 

how he lost weight, kept it off, and lowered 

his blood pressure by doing so. He also 

includes other smart health suggestions and 

some sample recipes, including delicious 

vegetable dishes and smoothies. 

This book uniquely integrates Christian 

wisdom with good nutrition, including the 

roles of carbohydrates, fats, proteins — and 

prayer. Additionally, Vost explains how to 

strengthen your body through weight training 

and the benefits of machine training to build 

muscles. He provides alternative fitness 

routines for those with joint pain who are 

unable to endure high-impact lifting, and 

he offers general suggestions on staying 

physically active for people of all ages. 

ENDORSEMENTS 

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"Dr. Kevin Vost offers readers a 

greater sense of the Church's 

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in the 12th century. 

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María [Gregorian Chant] 

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virgínitas [Raffaele Casimiri, 1800–1943 

13. Responsory VII: Beáta víscera 

Maríæ Vírginis [Gregorian Chant] 

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est [Hans Leo Haßler, 1564–1612] 

15. Lesson (Homily of St. Augustine 

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17. Stille Nacht (Douce nuit; Silent 

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Mass of Our Lady in Advent 

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Advent and Marian Offices 

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Domini, In illa die, Jucundare 

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13. Responsory: Ave Maria 

14. Prose: Regnantem sempiterna 

& Qui regis sceptra 

15. Lesson: Isaiah 64:1-4 

16. Antiphon: Alma Redemptoris 

Mater (Simple tone) 

17. Antiphon: Alma Redemptoris 

Mater (Solemn tone) 

18. Motet: Alma Redemptoris Mater 

19. Antiphons: O Sapientia & O Emmanuel 

Mass of the Vigil of Christmas 

20. Introit: Hodie scietis 

21. Gradual: Hodie scietis 

22. Alleluia: Crastina die 

23. Offertory: Tollite 

24. Communion: Revelabitur 

25. Responsory: Judæa et Jerusalem 

26. Organum: Rorate cœli 

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