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Sometimes a deeper faith begins with a simple act of trust. ❤️On the Feast of St. Faustina Kowalska, explore her message...
10/05/2026

Sometimes a deeper faith begins with a simple act of trust. ❤️

On the Feast of St. Faustina Kowalska, explore her message of Divine Mercy and find encouragement to live your faith through three inspiring books:

❤️ Divine Mercy for Moms by Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet introduces St. Faustina’s devotion through heartfelt stories, prayers, and practical ways to bring mercy into family life.

✨ Encountering Signs of Faith by Allison Gingras reveals how sacramentals and the saints can help us recognize God’s grace and respond to his invitations in everyday life.

📖 The Church and the Modern Era (1846–2005) by David M. Wagner explores a changing world through the Church’s history and the witness of extraordinary saints, including St. Faustina.

St. Faustina reminds us to trust in Jesus’ mercy—and extend that mercy to others through our words, deeds, and prayers. Each day offers opportunities to forgive, show compassion, and meet someone’s struggles with love.

St. Faustina, pray for us—and teach us to trust in Jesus. 🙏

Shop these books at avemariapress.com.

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Live simply. Pray deeply. Find peace. 🤎On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we’re invited to make more room for what m...
10/04/2026

Live simply. Pray deeply. Find peace. 🤎

On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we’re invited to make more room for what matters: loving Christ, serving others, and carrying peace into a world that needs it.

Discover three companions for prayer and reflection:

🌿 Peace of Heart invites you to spend 30 days with the wisdom of Francis of Assisi.

🙏 Praying with the Saints brings together holy wisdom to enrich your prayer life.

📖 The Enthusiast explores the complicated story of Francis’s friend Elias of Cortona and the movement Francis began.

May we follow St. Francis’s example by loving generously, living humbly, and seeing each day as an opportunity to draw closer to Christ.

St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us. 🤎

Find your feast companion at avemariapress.com.

10/03/2026

🎤 From MTV to Ministry—what happens when an encounter with God changes your direction?

Catholic hip-hop artist and evangelist Joe Melendrez joins Oscar to talk about identity, creativity, and discovering how our gifts can serve the Gospel.

From appearing on MTV at fifteen to encountering God’s love at a Teen A.C.T.S. retreat, Joe shares how his passion for music, dance, and performance became a mission to make Christ known.

✨ An encounter with Jesus can change our direction.
🎨 Creativity can open doors to evangelization.
🔥 Your gifts can become your mission.

Hear why Joe believes Catholic artists should pursue excellence—and how each of us can use our talents to glorify God.

🎧 Tune in to From MTV to Ministry and consider: How is God calling you to share your gifts? Find the link in bio or visit avemariapress.com/pages/spotlight/from-mtv-to-ministry.

10/02/2026

🌍 You don’t have to travel the world to have a pilgrim’s heart.

For Edmundo Reyes, a lifelong love of adventure became a way to help others discover faith and beauty through Seeking Beauty with David Henrie, a Catholic travel series exploring Italy and Spain.

In this Ave Explores conversation, Edmundo shares how curiosity and a willingness to follow the Holy Spirit can open us to what the Lord has in store—wherever we are.

What might God reveal if we’re willing to go and see? ✨

🎧 Listen to the full episode at avemariapress.com/pages/aveexplores-series/why-pilgrimages.

Sometimes the smallest acts of love can lead us closer to God. 🌹On the Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, discover the lif...
10/01/2026

Sometimes the smallest acts of love can lead us closer to God. 🌹

On the Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, discover the life, wisdom, and enduring spirituality of the beloved “Little Flower” through three inspiring books:

🔥 Set the World on Fire invites you to pray alongside St. Thérèse and other courageous women saints whose lives reveal the transforming power of faith.

📖 Thérèse by Dorothy Day offers a deeply personal portrait of the saint whose Little Way profoundly influenced Day’s own life and work.

🌹 Simply Surrender offers a retreat with St. Thérèse, guiding you toward greater trust in God through her timeless words and spirituality.

St. Thérèse reminds us that we don’t need to accomplish extraordinary things to become saints. We can simply offer the ordinary moments of each day to God—loving, trusting, serving, and surrendering with great faith.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux, pray for us—and teach us your Little Way. 🙏

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Heaven’s messengers. Defenders. Guides. ⚔️✨Today we celebrate the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archang...
09/29/2026

Heaven’s messengers. Defenders. Guides. ⚔️✨

Today we celebrate the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels—three powerful servants of God whose presence throughout scripture reminds us that God is always at work, protecting, guiding, healing, and bringing Good News.

⚔️ St. Michael, defend us in battle and strengthen us against evil.

🕊️ St. Gabriel, help us listen for God’s voice and courageously say yes to his call.

💚 St. Raphael, accompany us on our journeys and bring God’s healing to those who suffer.

May the holy archangels remind us today that we never walk alone and that God’s love and protection surround us in ways both seen and unseen.

Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, pray for us. 🙏

📖 How do we actually read scripture prayerfully with kids?We talk about the Bible often—but what does it look like to re...
09/28/2026

📖 How do we actually read scripture prayerfully with kids?

We talk about the Bible often—but what does it look like to read it with children, youth, and teens in a way that helps them develop a living relationship with the Lord?

Join mom, author, and speaker Colleen Vermeulen on the feast of St. Jerome for a practical webinar filled with simple, approachable tips for reading scripture at home, in school, or in faith formation.

Reading the Bible With Actual Kids
📅 September 29, 2026
🕒 3 p.m. ET

Discover ways to make time in God’s Word a meaningful part of family and ministry life—and learn how to model what it looks like to encounter the Lord through scripture.

Reserve your spot: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/903503247665661273

09/28/2026

October brings feast days for three beloved saints and three invitations to grow in faith. 🌿

Meet St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Francis of Assisi, and St. Teresa of Ávila through three 30 Days with a Great Spiritual Teachers books. With their feast days just around the corner, now is a lovely time to get ready to pray with them.

Bundle all three for just $30 during our three-day Saints Sale! Ends September 30 at midnight, so shop now and save as you prepare for October. 📚✨ Find them at avemariapress.com/products/saints-sale-bundle.

“Go to the poor: you will find God.” —St. Vincent de Paul 🤍Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, whose li...
09/27/2026

“Go to the poor: you will find God.” —St. Vincent de Paul 🤍

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, whose life reminds us that love of God is meant to become love in action.

Known for his extraordinary devotion to those who were poor, sick, abandoned, and forgotten, St. Vincent dedicated his life to recognizing the dignity of every person and serving Christ in those most in need.

May his example inspire us to look beyond ourselves, notice the needs of those around us, and respond with generosity, compassion, and love.

St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us. 🙏

Please join us in congratulating Mary Henion, recipient of the 2026 Spirit of Holy Cross Award! 🎉Presented by the Congre...
09/26/2026

Please join us in congratulating Mary Henion, recipient of the 2026 Spirit of Holy Cross Award! 🎉

Presented by the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers, the award honors laypeople who embody Blessed Basil Moreau’s mission to make God known, loved, and served.

Mary has devoted 50 years to Ave Maria Press’s sales department. As our longest-tenured employee, she has helped put books and resources into the hands of people seeking to grow in faith.

Thank you, Mary, for your extraordinary dedication and faithful service. We’re blessed to have you in the Ave family! 💙

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