LENT & EASTER 2019 CATHOLIC RESOURCE CATALOG OVER 100 NEW PRODUCTS including affordable LENTEN DEVOTIONS for all ages. ✠ CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE PARISH creativecommunications.com | 1-800-325-9414 The Saving Passion Lenten Devotions Inspiration from Henri J. M. Nouwen Henri J. M. Nouwen, one of the most beloved spiritual thinkers of the 20th century, wrote about the saving passion of God’s Son in a way that has captivated and inspired readers the world over. Excerpts from Nouwen’s engaging insights are paired with original re- flections and prayers in this booklet for each day of Lent, as we journey Greetings! together through this season of Prepare for Lent with resources from Creative, sacrifice and marvel at the salva- designed especially for you, your parishioners tion our Savior won for us. and your outreach ministries. Code HN9 • 48 pages • 5⅜" x 8⅜" Lenten Devotional Booklets Devotional Lenten You will find a wide selection of Lenten devotionals, hands-on activities for children, faith-filled calendars, Sacramental prep resources, commemorative prayer cards In Your Kindness Also available on and handouts which inspire us to reach out Catholic Prayers for Lent and welcome one another into God’s loving By Sr. Chris Koellhoffer presence just as Christ welcomes us. Reflecting on the kindness and generosity of the Preview new reflections drawn from the Lord, the “Compassionate One,” through prayer can writing of Henri Nouwen, family devotion time be nothing short of transformative. As we make a concerted effort during Lent to practice a more spent With Our Savior, the beloved Living Faith focused prayer life, we do so with a desire to know devotions and prayers as well as inspiration God more intimately. We honor Jesus, suffer with for all ages from preschool to seniors, for him and celebrate his triumph over sin and death. families or individual prayer are in these pages Allow the short but substantive prayers in this little booklet to and invite you to grow in faith. enrich you and accompany All New reflections based on John 3:16 and for you from Ash Wednesday Booklets Holy Week focus our attention on the loving to the empty tomb. as ¢ Code KD1 low actions of our Savior as he guides us past the as 49 48 pages • 3⅞" x 5½" each cross to the open tomb of the resurrection. Pentecost, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day items provide encouragement for faithful daily With Our Savior Also available on living. Family Devotions for Lent While praying the Stations of the Cross and By Claire McGarry celebrating the joy of the Resurrection during Celebrate your faith together as a family this Lent as you go through the season “With Our Savior!” this holy season, we pray that you and yours Every day of Lent is an opportunity to bring yourself will be blessed with the gift of deepening faith and your family closer to the joy of Easter. Scrip- and a closer relationship with our loving God. ture, reflection, prayer and activities are presented here, encouraging you and your family members to Blessings, embrace the beautiful Lenten traditions that have been passed down to us for generations. Put your faith into action and have fun while doing it as you keep Jesus, our Savior, with you every day! 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Code LFL2 • 48 pages • 3⅞" x 5½" Finding Also available on Forgiveness in Lent Reflections on the Power of Reconciliation By Christopher Klofft Experience the joy of forgiveness Pope Francis: With Your Whole Heart each day of Lent as you learn more Encouragement and Daily Prayers about both receiving it and granting it! By Stephen Pable God’s mercy awaits us, no matter how Pope Francis guides the entire Catholic Church with his compassion and frequently we have turned from him. wisdom. And yet, his words also speak to us as individuals. This Lent, In Finding Forgiveness in Lent, author allow the pope’s words to bring you to a more personal relationship with Christopher Klofft invites readers to the Lord, prompting you to take part in this holy season “With Your Whole seek out God’s mercy, to forgive others Heart!” Each day, quotes from Pope Francis are followed by prayers and and, perhaps most difficult of all, to suggested Scripture passages for further enrichment. Give your faith life forgive themselves. a boost as you gain encouragement and insight for your journey toward Klofft reminds us that, “The gracious sacrifice of love has made possible the the great celebration of Jesus’ victory over sin and death at Easter. restoration of all creation!” Allow his insights, along with the words of Scripture Code FR3 • 48 pages • 5⅜" x 8⅜" and quotes from saints and popes, to guide you through Lent and toward a more grace-filled Easter. Code FRL • 48 pages • 5⅜" x 8⅜" FOR TEENS Also available on Lent’s Intense! Finding Peace Also available on Daily Lenten in Lent Observations for Teens Reflection on the St. and Young Adults Francis Peace Prayer By David Mead By James E. Adams It’s true: Lent can seem a little intense! Finding Peace in Lent gives readers the But if we take an intentional moment opportunity to enliven their prayer life by each day to look at the effect Lenten reflecting upon and praying the St. Fran- observance is intended to have in our cis Peace Prayer. This work by former present lives, we’ll see that we’re not Living Faith editor James E. Adams from just wandering through a 40-day Lenten 2001 helps readers prepared to put their wilderness alone. Each daily devotion prayer into action each day of Lent, bring- reveals that we are being led by an ing themselves and others closer to the intensely loving and sacrificial Lord who, peace of Christ. since the beginning of creation, offers hope for our eternal future. Code FP2 • 32 pages • 5⅜" x 8⅜" Code YCN • 32 pages • 5⅜" x 8⅜" (see matching calendar on page 5) Booklet 1 2-49 50-124 125-349 350-499 500-1499 1500+ Pricing $1.99 $0.99 $0.85 $0.65 $0.63 $0.57 $0.49 *Prices listed are per book per title, no mix and match. Lent 2019 3 Lenten Devotional Booklets *prices listed are per book per title All Booklets Also available on as With Grace and Gladness low ¢ Stories and Reflections for Each Day of Lent as 49 By Fr. Thomas J. Connery each Reminding us that we have a God-given purpose, that life is to be enjoyed and that God loves us, Father Thomas Connery helps read- ers to enjoy Lent with “Grace and Gladness!” Yes, we make mistakes, but we will be forgiv- en. In these pages, we are reminded that God longs to forgive us and that we will be able to live more joy-filled lives by growing closer to God the entire season, on our way to an even more joy-filled Easter! If you take the time each day for his stories, Lenten Devotional Booklets Devotional Lenten reflections and prayers, which are based on Scripture, Father Connery will have you laughing and praying your way through Lent. Code HD1 • 48 pages • 5⅜" x 8⅜" Crossroads Also available on Pope Francis Living Lent Also available on Practicing Love Also available on Stations of the Cross for with Love Family Devotions for Lent Times of Change Daily Encouragement By Leah and Robyn Perrault By Steve Givens and Prayers As Christians, we strive to live and love as Jesus Praying the Stations of the Cross is a Lenten tradi- By Sr. Chris Koelhoffer, I.H.M. did. In order to love well, we need to practice. And tion that asks us to recall Jesus’ suffering and to Pope Francis asks us to “recover the original fresh- practicing as a family helps everyone to grow in reflect upon our own lives. Crossroads: Stations of ness of the Gospel.” What better way to celebrate their faith together each day. During Lent, we more the Cross for Times of Change is tailored to those Lent? Grow closer to the Lord throughout your sharply reflect upon the Word of God and upon who are facing major transitions in their lives. Lenten journey as you reflect and pray with Living modeling our behaviors after those of our Savior. Whether approaching retirement, an “empty nest” Lent with Love. Readers can gain a greater appre- This booklet is filled with reflections and activities or any dramatic change, you can welcome your ciation of God’s love for all of us each day as the that gently invite the whole family to practice new life with greater joy, having grown closer to wisdom and insight of Pope Francis is presented love for Lent, even though love never goes out of our risen Savior. along with prayers written by well-known Living season. Code CRST • 32 pages • 5⅜" x 8⅜" Faith author Sr.