As we approach the end of the summer, we start the month of August, a month in which we traditionally think of heaven. In the middle of the month we celebrate the Feast of Mary's Assumption into Heaven. Mary gave her life completely to God.  By becoming the mother of Jesus she also became the channel through which God’s love would enter the world. When we contemplate Mary's being assumed—body and soul— into heaven, we can learn more deeply four key elements of faith as elaborated in The Light...

Imagine being a kid in today’s world.Imagination is part of the genius of children. It is also a vehicle of faith. At Pauline, we know that parents want entertaining books that also inspire and affirm. As kids explore their world and themselves, we want to help them discover Jesus. That’s why we offer books and media that reflect a positive world view, foster Catholic values, promote human dignity, and share our faith in Jesus Christ. This August we are highlighting 10 of our new and...

August 1, 2013 (Boston) — Pauline Books & Media is excited to announce the release of Transformed in Love: Building Your Catholic Marriage, a Catholic marriage preparation developed in the Archdiocese of Boston. Operating under Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap.’s initiative to strengthen the vocation of marriage not only in his archdiocese but also in the wider Church, this program helps couples build a loving and lasting marriage amid today’s cultural attitu...

Pope Francis gave a memorable press conference yesterday on the airplane which brought him back from Brazil to Rome. Speaking to journalists for about 80 minutes, Francis was startlingly candid on many issues, but his remarks on homosexuality, priests with homosexual tendencies, and a "gay lobby" in the Vatican, raised the most eyebrows.When these comments were reported in various secular newspapers, an explanation of the surrounding context of the question the Pope was answering was omitte...

Cantcha, Inc., the makers of iMissal, have teamed up with the Daughters of St. Paul to develop a comprehensive daily Saint application.Saint-a-Day is built using content from the extremely popular Saint-a-Day books from the Daughters of St. Paul through their publishing house, Pauline Books & Media.. The application is useful as a reference tool, for daily meditation and prayer, and as a spiritual companion. Saint-a-Day is also practical for teachers, homilists, and leaders who want to bring...

So many people today are plagued by feelings of self-hate and self-rejection. Low self-esteem can rob us of the absolute certainty that we are loved unconditionally and forever by God. Marie Paul Curley in her best selling book See Yourself Through God’s Eyes: 52 Meditations to Grow in Self-Esteem seeks to reassure us that God sees us as we truly are: our inner essence, our entire history, our longings, our gifts, our potential, and our woundedness. And God finds us beautiful.In See Yourse...

How do you open your heart to others to without getting your heart broken open?Are you caring for a loved one and feel overwhelmed at times?Do you feel your prayers are not being heard? Have you attempted to relax but find your worrisome thoughts getting in the way?Do you want to bring a more peaceful attitude into your life?Would you like to decrease your stress and anxiety?Would you like a simple meditation to help you get to sleep?Ocean Healing Meditation is designed especially for the h...

Are you caring for a loved one and at times feel overwhelmed?How do you open your heart to others without getting your own heart broken open?Do you feel that your prayers aren’t being heard? Would you like to decrease your stress and anxiety?Would you like a simple meditation to help you get to sleep?With Desert Healing Meditation resting your mind is possible, so that you can discover the peace and compassion you have within, in your inner core, the place where God is within you.Desert He...

When you want to send a note just to offer support, show you care, or you a message about the daily “stuff” of life, send a card from iCardShop: Friendship Series.iCardShop is for the person who knows that sending a card, especially on a mobile phone, is about givinganother person inspiration, meaning, and comfort. These creative messages and brilliant photography helpyou share the gift of hope and a promise of prayer with people you love.Features: Cards for Everyday: Congratulati...

Send cards for special occasions that share the gift of hope.iCardShop is for the person who knows that sending a card, especially on a mobile phone, is about giving another person inspiration, meaning, and comfort. These creative messages and brilliant photography help you share the gift of hope and a promise of prayer with people you love.Features: Cards for 10 occasions: birthday, goodbye, loss of a pet, ministry, new baby, new home, retirement, sympathy, thank you, Valentine’s day ...