Spring Arbor--fast foreWORD e.newsletter

	St. Joseph’s Story by Geri Guadagno illustrated by Maria Cristina Lo Cascio ISBN: 9781593251734 $11.95 Hardcover Pub Date: September This beautifully illustrated Christmas book tells the story of the nativity through the lens of St. Joseph. Children will come to love and appreciate St. Joseph as they learn about his role in the story of Jesus' birth.

	The Practice of Healing Prayer A How-To Guide for Catholics by Francis MacNutt ISBN: 9781593251406 $10.95 Paper Francis MacNutt, an early leader in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and head of Christian Healing Ministries, encourages Catholics to learn how to pray with others for healing and to expect that their prayers will be powerful and transformative

	The “R” Father 14 Ways to Respond to the Lord’s Request by Mark Hart ISBN: 9781593251741 $11.95 Paper As he reflects on each of the words and phrases of the Our Father, Mark Hart emphasizes the intimate relationship that God desires to have with us. Each of the 14 ways Hart suggests for responding to the Lord’s Prayer begins with the letter “R” from remembrance to repentance to reliance to resolve.

	Come Meet Jesus An Invitation from Pope Benedict XVI by Amy Welborn ISBN: 9781593251673 $11.95 Paper Popular Catholic writer Amy Welborn highlights the many ways in which the pope is inviting his listeners, both inside and outside the church, to discover the saving, healing, life-giving love of Jesus. By listening with open minds and hearts to Pope Benedict’s persistent and heartfelt invitation, people will be inspired to put friendship with Jesus at the center of their lives.

	Everything Is Grace The Life and Way of Therese of Lisieux by Joseph F. Schmidt, FSC ISBN: 9781593250959 $16.95 Paper Joseph F. Schmidt, FSC, does a masterful job of weaving together biographical details with Therese’s profound insights on God’s love and mercy. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants an introduction to Therese’s spirituality as well as for those who desire a deeper appreciation of her "little way" that continues to speak to Catholics today.