Catholic Answers Lenten Special

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Visit the Shop Free Catalog New Titles Special Lenten Offer from Catholic Answers! Do you dread this time of year? Do you wish that you could make it a more grace-filled period? A time of cleansing and strengthening of your relationship with God, as opposed to just a chore—a period to be endured? Catholic Answers has two products to help you make this Lenten season count. Spirituality for Beginners: On Retreat with Fr. Benedict Groeschel and A Contemporary Adult Guide to Conscience by Fr. Richard Rego are great resources to help bring you closer to God this Lenten season. SPECIAL OFFER! For a limited time, purchase Spirituality for Beginners: On Retreat with Fr. Benedict Groeschel for the special price of $29.95 and get the booklet A Contemporary Adult Guide to Conscience FREE. Purchase now Are you ready to begin making real progress in your walk with Christ? Do you want to live your life more fully in-tune with God's will? Would you like to experience the inner peace and true joy that only comes from union with God? In light of a resounding yes, Fr. Groeschel's Spirituality for Beginners is for you. Spirituality for Beginners is a terrific guide for your spiritual journey through the three stages of the interior life—the purgative (beginning) stage, the illuminative (progress) stage, and the unitive (perfect) stage. It's a journey every Catholic must take—yet most Catholics are sadly unaware of it, and thus remain mired in the purgative stage their entire lives! In this four-CD series, Fr. Groeschel will help you discover which stage you're in now and show you how to make steady progress toward the next stage. Perhaps best of all, he'll help you turn those inevitable dry spells, hard times, and "dark nights" into tremendous opportunities for spiritual growth. In the second part of this Lenten offer, A Contemporary Adult Guide to Conscience, Fr. Rego makes the observation that we, as a society, have lost the sense of sin, based solely—or at least in part—on the presumption that nearly everyone goes to heaven. The reality, however, is that sin is still very much present. We need the sacrament of penance, perhaps now more than ever. But lest he leave his readers discouraged and depressed, Fr. Rego offers a way to overcome the bind that sin has on us. We do this through the sacrament of reconciliation. And in his book, Fr. Rego gives his readers the tools to make the most reverent and complete confession possible. If you want to dramatically advance in your spiritual life this Lent, purchase these two powerful materials now! You'll be glad you did once you see the impact and improvement on your life. You'll soon be a compelling witness to those around you. Act now and get Spirituality for Beginners for the special price of $29.95 and receive A Contemporary Adult Guide to Conscience FREE. Purchase now More on These Fine Products Spirituality for Beginners audio series by Fr. Benedict Groeschel: When you listen to the CD's and immerse yourself in the personal retreat of Spirituality for Beginners, you'll be both humbled and moved by Fr. Groeschel's wisdom. And, as you begin to put his ideas into practice, you'll soon notice real changes in your spiritual life: a renewed and more inspired prayer life, a stronger faith in God, deeper contrition for your sins, more progress in avoiding sin, a sense of inner peace and growing faith, and a closeness to God like you've never experienced before. And, while no one can claim that walking with God is easy, Fr. Groeschel certainly helps make it easier, no matter how rough your road has been so far. Here are some of the things you'll discover in these inspiring talks: What it means to live a truly Christian life—there's more to it than most Catholics know What to do when you can't forgive someone who has hurt you How to tell if you are making progress through the three stages Why trusting God is so difficult—and how to make it easier How to find God in the details of your life Why mystery is a fabulous ally—not something to be deciphered or solved—and the heavy price you pay when you lose your sense of mystery How the parables of Jesus refute the idea that salvation can ever be assured The hidden danger of using logic to prove your faith or to interpret Scripture—what you lose in the process Bonus: Fr. Groeschel prays the Rosary before the Blessed Sacrament during a Holy Hour; plus, meditations on Scripture and the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas And much, much more! It won't be long before you find yourself making steady progress on your spiritual journey—regardless of the frustrations you've experienced in the past. The journey itself is full of peril and opportunity. But with Fr. Groeschel's guidance, and the help of the Holy Spirit, you'll soon be making your way to the place God wants you to be. Spirituality for Beginners is an inspiring program that's indispensable for true spiritual growth. In his booklet, A Contemporary Adult Guide to Conscience, Fr. Richard Rego uses the knowledge he has acquired from thorough study on the teachings of the Catholic Church to explain what the Church considers sinful behavior, and consequently which behaviors must be confessed. Fr. Rego begins by defining venial and mortal sins and discusses how best to confess both types of sin. He then takes you on a step-by-step examination of conscience and explains the elements necessary for a worthy confession. The examination of conscience is incredibly thorough, including everything from sins against God and faith, to sins against ourselves and others. And with each overall topic, Fr. Rego breaks it down into even more specific subheads. Here are just a few of the topics he covers: Sins of disobedience Sins against human life Sins of racism Sins against chastity And many more This easy-to-read booklet is the first step in growing closer to Christ. Fr. Rego gives you all the tools necessary to unbind yourself from sin and strengthen your relationship with God. Act now and make this a Lenten season to remember! SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, purchase Spirituality for Beginners: On Retreat with Fr. Benedict Groeschel for the special price of $29.95 and get the booklet A Contemporary Adult Guide to Conscience FREE. Purchase now Shipping applied at purchase. New Online Shop Now Open Catholic Answers has upgraded its ecommerce platform and completely redesigned its online shop. 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