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"They devoted themselves to the teachings of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers" -- Acts 2:42

It is called the "source and summit" of our Catholic faith - The Holy Eucharist. But do we really understand its true meaning? In Fr. Mitch Pacwa''s The Eucharist: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics you will see the essential connection between the Eucharist and the Scriptures, and through reflection and discussion you''ll learn to apply the principles in your own life.

In this study you will find answers to these questions and more:

Where do we see symbols of the Eucharist in the Old Testament?How do the Old Testament sacrifices prefigure Christ''s sacrifice?What did Jesus mean when he said "Do this in remembrance of me"?Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God?How do we meet Jesus in the breaking of the bread?

Perfect for group or individual study, The Eucharist will change the way you look at the Mass and allow you to meet Jesus as transformed by his gift of life.

"With age-old love I have loved you; so I have kept my mercy toward you." - Jeremiah 31:3

Fr. Pacwa''s Bible studies for Catholics have captivated parish study groups for years. He takes vast topics like the Eucharist, Mary, and the Faith, and breaks them down into useful and accessible lessons we can carry with us always.

Now in his new book Mercy: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics Fr. Pacwa leads us to a deeper understanding of mercy through the study of Israel''s long, slow struggle to experience mercy. By looking carefully at their experience of turning away and returning to God, we begin to understand that God''s love, shown through His mercy, is more powerful than sin.

Perfect for a parish small group study, or for personal reflection, each of the six sessions in Mercy: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics will help us rediscover the incredible history of God''s mercy in our own lives, which in turn will lead us to an understanding of the importance of extending God''s love and mercy to the world around us.

"Faith is born of an encounter with the living God who calls us and reveals his love, a love which precedes us and upon which we can lean for security and for building our lives." - Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei

Fr. Mitch Pacwa has a God-given talent for taking vast topics like faith, honing in on the things that will truly make a difference in our lives, and presenting these truths in an accessible way.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa''s groundbreaking bible study, The Year of Faith: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics, has now been updated to include reflections on faith by Pope Francis. In Growing in Faith: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics, Fr. Pacwa uses themes and reflections of Pope Francis'' to illuminate each of the six sessions in which readers will understand faith as it relates to our relationship with Christ, what we profess as Catholics, and the ultimate goal of evangelization.

"It is this light of faith that I would now like to consider, so that it can grow and enlighten the present, becoming a star to brighten the horizon of our journey at a time when mankind is particularly in need of light."- Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei

“O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams.” —Saint Augustine

The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, remains a mystery for many of us. We “adore and glorify” the Spirit with the Father and the Son, but do we really understand the power or the actions of the Spirit?

Father Mitch Pacwa, renowned spiritual leader and popular author and TV host, guides us through seven sessions on the Holy Spirit, and answering questions like:

What’s the Holy Spirit’s role in creation?How does the Holy Spirit bestow authority and empower us?How did the Spirit work through the prophets?How does the Spirit give us wisdom and "lead us into all truth"?What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit, Jesus, and the Trinity?How did the Holy Spirit empower Mary and others in the New Testament?What role does the Holy Spirit play in our spiritual lives?

Written to be used by groups or individuals, each session includes catechesis, discussion, and a call to put the learning into practice. Let this study encourage you, the words of the Veni, Creator Spiritus, which dates back to the ninth century, pray, “Come Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy rest.”