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New Scepter Title: Is Jesus Still Suffering?

on Feb 8, 2023

To bring the crucifixion out of Nazareth and into our everyday lives, this book dives into the present reality of Christ’s suffering. It sheds light on Christ’s continual suffering. Through this understanding, we can be further attuned to Christ’s sacred humanity: his joys and sorrows.

Meditation: The Presentation of Our Lord

on Feb 1, 2023

An excerpt from the meditation for the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. Jesus arrives at the Temple in the arms of his mother Mary. According to the Jewish law, the first-born male had to be presented to the Lord forty days after his birth.

Christ Triumphs Through Humility - a meditation by St. Josemaria

on Dec 28, 2022

"Whenever I preach beside the crib, I try to see Christ our Lord as a child wrapped in swaddling clothes lying on straw in a manger. Even though he is only a child, unable to speak, I see him as a master and a teacher." - St. Josemaria

Meditation for the First Sunday of Advent

on Nov 27, 2022

To help us live Advent well, we're sharing resources to assist you in going deeper into the mystery of the Incarnation. This passage is taken from the first chapter in St. Josemaria Escriva's Christ is Passing By:

15 Saint Quotes on Thanksgiving

on Nov 23, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving! As we gather with family and friends to give thanks for the many blessings we have received, here's a look at some quotes about gratitude from the Saints.

Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist - October 18

on Oct 18, 2022

St. Luke was a doctor who converted to the faith in the year 40 and later accompanied St Paul on his Second Apostolic Journey. He was also at the side of the Apostle of the Gentiles towards the end of his life. We're sharing part of today's In Conversation with God meditation!

Getting To Know Your Guardian Angel

on Oct 12, 2022

Each and every one of us has a guardian angel that wages a war against all the evil unseen forces that are up against us. We should feel a deep security in the presence of guardian angels that console and illuminate us.

Meditation for the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

on Oct 6, 2022

On October 7th we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Did you know, this feast day was instituted by Pope Pius V in thanksgiving for the Blessed Virgin Mary's assistance in the Christian victory over the Turks at Lepanto on October 7, 1571.

New Scepter Title: Bible Portico

on Sep 19, 2022

In time for the upcoming Advent Season, Scepter Publishers has released Bible Portico, a new title that will help readers dive deeper into Sacred Scripture!

17 Saint Quotes about the Value of the Cross

on Sep 13, 2022

This week we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross! Celebrations within the Church help us remember the significance of the topic of consideration to dive deeper into it within our relationship with God. We're sharing 17 quotes from the Saints about the value of the Cross.

How to Pray the Holy Rosary

on Sep 8, 2022

In October we celebrate the month of the Rosary. This devotion is one that has a long history in the Catholic Church and one that many of the Saints have spoken of with great love and reverence. We're sharing a little more about this tradition - a brief history of the rosary, how to pray it, and St. Josemaria's love for the practice.

Books on Basic Catholic Teachings to Deepen Your Faith

on Sep 1, 2022

It never hurts to review the core tenants of what we believe and profess as Catholics. Even if we've been at this for 60+ years, the Holy Spirit can bring new insights and deeper knowledge so our love for God and His Church can continue to grow each day.

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