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News from Silver Cross Catholic Books & Gifts
18 S. Main Street, P.O. Box 165, Ft. Loramie, OH 45845
937-295-2040
Volume 1, Issue 2
November 2006
New on Our Bookshelves
Pope Benedict XVI, Servant of the Truth, by
Peter Seewald (Ignatius Press). After writing an
unfair attack on Cardinal Ratzinger, Peter Seewald
was urged by Catholic readers to meet with the
man he was maligning. He did so—and as a result,
wrote two book-length interviews and returned to
his Catholic Faith. This book describes the paths
of Joseph Ratzinger’s life from his birthplace in
Bavaria all the way to being the first German Pope
in 482 years. It is illuminated with a stunning
collection of some of the most personal, and most
surprising, photographs that show the Pope as he
really is: “a humble servant in the vineyard of the
Lord.” A great Christmas gift!
story of a man of integrity, a loving father and
husband, a successful businessman, and a devout
Catholic and daily communicant. It is an inspirational story of suffering, sacrifice, and of rebirth.
Hunting for God, Fishing for the Lord;
Encountering the Sacred in the Great Outdoors
by Rev. Joseph Classen (Our Sunday Visitor).
Join Father Joe Classen, a young priest inspired by
God’s creation, as he experiences the great
outdoors. This book is perfect for every hunter,
fisherman, or adventurer who wants to recognize
God in the abundance of nature, find lasting
sources of hope, strength, and happiness through
the outdoors, and search for the ultimate Truth.
The Reason for the Season
Fighting Back, Living Life Beyond Ourselves by
Deena Burnett (Ignatius). This inspiring story of
Thomas Burnett, the ringleader of those who
fought back against the terrorists on United Flight
93 on September 11, is told by his wife Deena. In
addition to the incredible details of that horrific
day, she tells of all that happened to her and her
children in the days and months following 9/11,
and how the love, faith, and strength of her
departed husband helped her to fight back to find
purpose and joy in her life again. She also tells the
Pick Up Stuff, Family Farm Life, by Father Ernie
Ranly, C.PP.S. (Messenger Press). This is a
wonderful account of growing up Catholic on a
family farm in Mercer County in the late 1930s.
Chapter headings include “Church Bells,”
“Summer Kitchen,” “Butchering,” “School,”
“Lent and Holy Week,” “The Wind Pump,” and
many more topics sure to bring back memories for
anyone who has ever lived on a farm in West
Central Ohio.
As the Advent and
Christmas seasons
approach, we will be
adding special items to
our inventory to help
you celebrate this very special time of year. These
will include Advent wreaths and candles, Advent
calendars, religious greeting cards and tree
decorations, Nativity sets and other religious
articles, as well as books and CDs that make great
gifts. We will also be stocking specialty items
made by various religious orders throughout the
country; these will include honey, fudge, candy,
whiskey cakes, and seasonal soaps.
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Just In!
We now have the 2007 Guides for
Liturgy of the Hours
and Christian Prayer.
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Homeschooling Help
Check our store bulletin board for information about Catholic happenings in our
area. And feel free to post information
you’d like to share with others.
For homeschoolers who want to supplement their
curriculum, we carry Vision books on Saints as
well as Bethlehem Books. For younger children,
we have the classic Catholic Children’s Treasure
Box books with stories, poems, games, and things
to do and make. We also carry the St. Joseph
Baltimore Catechisms. We’re here to help—let us
know what other books or items we could carry
that would help your homeschooling efforts.
Speakers
Dr. Ray Guarendi, well-known clinical
psychologist, father of 10 children, and author of
several books on family life, will speak in Russia
on Sunday, November 10, on the topic, “Honor
Thy Husband and Thy Wife.” The presentation
will start at 6:00 in St. Remy Hall. A free-will
donation to cover expenses may be offered.
On Saturday, December 2, Dr. Scott Hahn, wellknown Catholic convert and apologist, will speak
at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein. His first talk
will begin at 1:00, and he will explore the
relationship between the Bible and Catholic
liturgy based on his book Letter and Spirit. In his
second talk, based on his book First Comes Love,
Hahn will explain Catholic teaching about the
Trinity using the idea of the family. Donation is
$25 per person, and tickets are available at the
Spiritual Center. Visit their Web site at
www.spiritualcenter.net for more information or
call them at 419-925-7625.
You can find Dr. Guarendi’s popular book,
Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime, in our store. We
also carry all of Scott Hahn’s books, including the
just-released Ordinary Work, Extraordinary
Grace, My Spiritual Journey in Opus Dei.
Radio Reviews
We are blessed to have two Catholic
radio stations sending signals into
our region. St. Gabriel Radio,
WUCO at 1270 AM is located in Marysville and
carries programming from EWTN, Catholic
Answers Live, and St. Joseph Radio Presents. Just
a few of the well-known personalities you’ll hear
on this station are Father Benedict Groeschel, Ray
Guarendi, Patrick Madrid, and Scott Hahn.
Radio Maria, WHJM, has recently begun
broadcasting from Anna and can be found at 88.7
on your FM dial. You can hear Father David Zink
celebrate 10:30 Mass at St. Louis Church in North
Star live every Sunday morning. Father Zink is
also presenting a weekly series on the Catechism
entitled “We Hold These Truths”—tune in Friday
mornings from 10:30 to 11:30. For programming
information or to listen to live Internet streaming,
visit their Web sites at www.stgabrielradio.com
and www.radiomaria.org.
Silver Cross, L.L.C.
Catholic Books & Gifts
18 S. Main Street, P.O. Box 165
Ft. Loramie, OH 45845
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New Crucifix
We are proud to carry the new Christ for Life©
crucifix in our store. This one-of-a-kind crucifix is
made locally by Mertz Wookworking in Minster.
It is crafted of multi-layerd acrylic in a variety of
sizes and colors, and comes as a standing or
hanging crucifix. Stop by our store to see these
unique crucifixes. They make wonderful gifts for
that hard-to-by-for person or as a centerpiece in
your home. Best of all, Leon Mertz donates a
portion of the proceeds from each crucifix to
Right to Life and Radio Maria.
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