Days of Deepening Friendship
Vinita Hampton Wright
Paperback, 256 pp., $13.95
Loyola Press (January 31, 2009)

Can a woman bring her true self to meet the Divine without any fears or apologies? The answer is yes! Not only does God welcome a woman’s presence and invite her utmost honesty, but God desires that she bring the whole of her experience to this relationship. This often requires a woman to radically rethink her approach to friendship with God. Whether a woman wants to deepen her own experience privately or explore the possibilities in a group setting, this book will free her to open the door to the Divine and become friends with the God who has loved her for who she really is all along.

Stepping Stones: The Comic Collection
Diana R. Jenkins
Paperback, 128 pp., $9.95
Pauline Books & Media (April 2009)

Join in the adventures of Denver, Chantal, Suki, and Alberto as they journey, step by step, along the path toward God. The friends deal with everyday concerns such as peer pressure, bullying, community service projects, family relationships, and more. This comic book treasury contains the complete “Stepping Stones” series which originally appeared in My Friend: the Catholic Magazine for Kids. Ideal for children ages 9–12.

The Power of Pause
Terry Hershey
Hardcover, 224 pp., $16.95
Loyola Press (September 1, 2009)

The Power of Pause will forever change the way you think about and live your life. When you develop the capacity to do less, you’ll find that you can become so much more-more present to those you love and to your own life, more in awe of the daily joys and wonders of this world, more focused on the little things, which are really the big things. If You’re ready to be totally surprised by the gift of stillness, then it’s time to experience the power of pause-for the “rest” of your life!

Discovering the Feminine Genius
Katrina J. Zeno
Paperback, 176 pp., $10.95
Pauline Books & Media (2010)

Discovering the Feminine Genius presents a framework in which women can discover and understand their human and spiritual journey as a daughter of God, a woman, a unique individual, and spouse of the Spirit. Katrina Zeno, renowned speaker on the theology of the body, explores the role of women in our complex world. Based on an immensely successful women’s retreat that Katrina Zeno has been offering for the past decade, Discovering the Feminine Genius continues Zeno’s exploration of women seeking to understand their own journey.

The Beautiful Story of Jesus
Maïte Roche
Hardcover, 64 pp., $14.95
Pauline Books & Media (2010)

This storybook takes children on a journey through the life of Jesus, from the Annunciation through Pentecost. The delightful illustrations make this book perfect for children ages 5–7. Sure to become a family favorite and a classic on your bookshelf, The Beautiful Story of Jesus will be a perfect gift for the children in your life. Classical illustrations make this a memorable First Communion/Easter gift.