New Teen Book for Lent Victoria Ryan, February 4, 2023 Ashes: Visible & Invisible (official publication date: Jan 31, 2023)by Theresa Linden, Marie Keiser, Cynthia Toney, Ellen Gable, Antony Kolenc, Amanda Lauer,Carolyn Astfalk, Leslea Wahl, T.M. Gaouette, and Corinna Turner. When Liz’s faith journey hits a roadblock, will an unexpected detour and chanceencounter set her back on track?A teen’s future was all set—before his tragic loss. But his friend’s secret past just mightsave it.Justin’s religion is outlawed. When an unbeliever asks him about the meaning of life,what can he say?Could God be asking Paul to sacrifice a piece of himself for Lent—literally?A modern American teen discovers what faith, life and love are like in seventeenth-century Scotland.Teenager Lexie Dugan struggles to understand the sacrifice of Lent when she’s asked tohelp take care of her siblings while her pregnant mother is on bed rest.Asher’s desire to prepare for the Messiah intensifies after he’s robbed by bandits butwould fighting alongside the Zealots be the best way?When a risky Ash Wednesday mission to sterilize T. rex eggs goes wrong, fasting is theleast of Joshua, Darryl, and Harry’s worries.A medieval girl stranded on a forsaken path confronts threats from without and turmoilfrom within.Struggling with loss, hunger, and temptation, Ethan finds himself walking in the steps ofJesus.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Visible-Invisible-Leslea-Wahl/dp/B0BQ9ZXB4G/Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63043118-ashesWebsite: www.catholicteenbooks.comAdvanced Reviews:The Catholic Teen Book authors have done it again! We loved this book from page one; it’s agreat way to dig deeper into Lent with your teens. The book has a story for everyone, and theyall share the faith in different but wonderful ways. Highly recommend! Lent Catholic teensLentTeens
Holy card art 5th Scriptural Station of the Cross March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 Jesus is Judged by Pilate (Mark 15: 1-15) Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Set your timer. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Then: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Invite Jesus to visit with… Read More
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Holy card art 11th Scriptural Station of the Cross March 25, 2021March 22, 2021 Jesus Promises His Kingdom to the Good Thief (Luke 23: 39-43) Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Then: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Invite Jesus to visit with… Read More