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In this powerful memoir, Grégoire Ahongbonon recounts his remarkable journey from garage owner to tireless advocate for the mentally ill in West Africa, where superstition and fear often condemn the vulnerable to chains and abandonment. Transformed by personal trials and a profound encounter with God’s mercy, he dedicates his life to rescuing those cast aside, providing shelter, medical care, and human dignity amid poverty and cultural resistance. Moving through war zones and hardship with steadfast faith, his story reveals both the suffering endured and the hope restored.

These inspiring stories bring to life daring Christians from the early Church to modern times. Discover a pagan actor turned martyr, a blind boy who guided saints, a bishop who stood against an emperor, a monk martyred in the Coliseum, and explorers and warriors who defended the Faith. These tales remind us that God calls each soul to a mission as bold and heroic as any legend, igniting true adventure through Christian courage.

Almost every parent knows it: adolescence can feel like a whirlwind. But popular Catholic psychologist Dr. Rudolf Allers insists that this needn’t be the case. Long before modern experts began pathologizing normal teenage behavior, Dr. Allers exposed as myth the Freudian claims that adolescent rebellion is (a) inevitable and (b) primarily sexual in origin. In this essential parent guidebook, Allers offers practical wisdom for understanding, guiding, and influencing your teenager with confidence and compassion.

As you grow in Eucharistic wisdom and amazement, you will savor the writings of saints who were great lovers of the Blessed Sacrament—including John Paul II, Charles de Foucauld, Peter Julian Eymard, John of the Cross, Pier Giorgio Frassati, Teresa of Calcutta, Manuel Garcia Gonzalez, and Catherine of Siena—and absorb fresh insights through penetrating reflections about them.

In this rich journey through sacred art, author Derek Rotty accompanies listeners through the mysteries of salvation history, highlighting some of the Church’s most moving and celebrated works of visual art. He embraces the concept of visio divina, in which contemplation of sacred art becomes a prayer in much the same way as lectio divina makes a prayer out of Scripture reading. The Church has always known that images possess the power to communicate truths in a special way.

Pope Leo XIV has expressed concern about how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect the labor economy and the development of young people seeking productive expression of their God-given gifts. How do these concerns relate to those of the pontiff from whom the pope took his name, Leo XIII, in his groundbreaking 1891 encyclical written during the second phase of the Industrial Revolution?

What could possibly drive an ordinary man behind a desk to break free from the routines of everyday life and set out to climb the highest mountain on the planet? This audiobook tells the extraordinary story of a man who suddenly felt the irresistible desire to stand upon the summit of Mount Everest – and who, step by step, turned that desire into reality. It is a compelling narrative of motivation, inspiration, perseverance, and the search for one’s own happiness.

The Handmaid's Tale depicts a religious dystopia, but I lived in the real thing — the rise of Christian Nationalism in America. What I discovered when I escaped might shock you, but it also might be the key to your own liberation.

Why does God seem silent when we long to hear Him? In this profound work, Fr. John Portavella reveals how, though He may appear hidden, God is always speaking and present to us if we know how to listen and where to look. Drawing on salvation history and countless real-life moments, this book opens your eyes and heart to see and hear God’s loving presence in the everyday — turning divine silence into a conversation of grace and hope.

Many pray but struggle to pray well. This gentle, practical guide explores four types of prayer and offers the wisdom of the saints and centuries of Christian experience to help deepen your interior life. Simple and clear, this book serves as a spiritual companion, guiding you to pray with greater trust, love, and focus—just as your soul longs to do. An encouraging help for anyone seeking a richer, more faithful prayer life.

God has put you and your spouse together for a reason — and it’s not to argue. You are bonded together to cultivate in each other those virtues that lead to sanctification. That’s why this book isn’t just about saving your marriage — it’s about transforming it into a joyful, loving relationship. In this book, acclaimed author and psychotherapist Gregory Popcak shows you how to heal the hurt in your marriage and develop the crucial habits necessary to resolve conflicts, renew the love you once had, and discover the passion you always wanted. Dr.

Intercessory prayer is a privilege — a way to think, act, and love like Christ. But many struggle to pray for others well. This practical guide gives you nine clear steps to make your intercessory prayer more intentional and effective. Each step includes helpful tips, a patron saint, and reflection questions. Learn to pray with conviction, unlock spiritual power for those you love, and grow confident in saying, “Yes, I will pray for you!”

If you want a relationship, this is for you.

Imagine closing deals with confidence, overcoming objections effortlessly, and being recognized as a top performer in your industry. This book is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of sales, packed with decades of wisdom and practical strategies that have been tested and proven in the real world! Savoye's journey from a young, ambitious sales director in Bucharest to a global sales leader span across continents and industries, offering you unparalleled insights into what it takes to succeed.

Welcome to a new adventure in the Neck, a beautiful place where animals and humans live together in harmony—most of the time. In this book, a young boy named Eli builds a log fort with his dad, but it's not long before mischievous squirrels Chatter, Whistle, and Squeak move in and take over.

How do you handle a crazy jackass? Eddie knows. If you ask Eddie, he'll tell you pigs can fly and show you where to find real mammoth bones. Take his word for it when he tells you always to bet on the bear. These are things he learned while dreaming of becoming a cowboy in West Texas during the Depression. Through Eddie, the hero of Tales of a Texas Boy, we find that growing up is less about maturity and more about roping your dreams. Hold on tight. It's a bumpy ride.

Do your boss or others at work look out of shape, negative and dejected? Do you stop to think about your own health and wellness, and ask "Is this where I’m headed?” Do you see others living uninspired, unmotivated lives and wonder if this is the way things have to be? Maybe you have neglected the health and fitness of your own body and are afraid you cannot get things under control. Well, YOU CAN.

Growing up as an undersized white basketball player on a remote island in Alaska, Jesse had nearly every chip stacked against him. Yet despite his size and circumstances, he managed to rise above it all and make it to the big screen in Hollywood. With only the love of the game of basketball and the tenacity to follow a dream driving him, Jesse's persistence has led him to star in national commercials and movies with some of the most recognizable celebrities and professional athletes in the world.

This audiobook attempts to chronicle the history of those in power attempting to limit the access of firearms. We travel from the origins of gun control in pre-modern times from the Old West through the Depression Era and the three wars, to the 20th century and the issues gun control faces today. Further, we look at the development of gun control and its path of evolution into today's laws in the United States and globally.

Bringing to light that food and health go hand in hand, Matthew Kenney used every opportunity to improve his new raw cuisine and its methods. Speaking at TED conferences, moving to Los Angeles and raising awareness globally on how great tasting food can promote health, his brand grew. Nearly 25 years after becoming a disillusioned young chef, Kenney felt at home in his own life for the first time. Not only was he healthy and happy, he had identified the future of food.