Daily Journal: 30-Day Prayer Prescription is a practical spiritual guide designed to deepen daily communion with God. Over 30 days, readers receive scripture-based reflections, intentional prayer prompts, and actionable steps for spiritual renewal. Whether seeking healing, peace, or a stronger faith life, this book offers a clear, consistent framework to cultivate a richer prayer habit and draw closer to God in everyday living.
Paperback $19.95
“Many in our modern world struggle to commit to prayer, or to recommit to the prayer time that may have slipped away. Gina Witt offers here a simple and beautiful way back. It is a kind of blueprint for daily prayer. It is neither overwhelming in terms of details, nor vague. After introductory remarks, she sets forth a daily ritual with opportunities to reflect and journal. It is indeed a 30-day prayer prescription for better spiritual health. Please read and share this wonderful new book.” – Msgr. Charles Pope, Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.
“Time and time again in this exorcism and deliverance ministry we witness the power of God as wielded by the Church. The Mass and Eucharist, Confession and other sacraments are wonderful graces of healing and salvation. Moreover, the Church’s many sacramentals, especially the Rite of Exorcism itself, are uniquely powerful in protecting the faithful and casting out evil spirits. But we often overlook the importance of our personal prayer with the Lord. Over the years I have witnessed that liberation is expedited and sustained by a fervent personal prayer life. Developing a solid prayer life and regular reception of the sacraments is most important in the process of sanctification and liberation. This 30-day prescription is an effective tool in beginning to grow in this all-important personal relationship with Jesus Christ who is the ultimate exorcist!” – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti PhD, DMin, President and Founder, St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal
“Rooted in Scripture and the Church’s tradition, this journal is a healer’s kit for the soul. Clear, pastoral, and bold, it invites beginners and veterans into daily prayer that births freedom, gratitude, and courageous faith.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, author of The Narrative Spirituality of Dante’s Divine Comedy: a hundred-day guided journal
Gina Witt serves at the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal as its Director for Healing Ministries. She is an auxiliary member of the International Association of Exorcists (A.I.E), and the lay ministry team leader for the deliverance and exorcism ministry at the Center. Gina is a spiritual director, accompanying afflicted persons as they journey to deeper freedom and faith.
She was among the first group of women trained through the Women Speak for Themselves (WSFT) Spokeswoman Training with Helen Alvare. This national grassroots movement was founded to empower women to better speak and write in the media, local communities, and online about topics such as the dignity of life and religious freedom.
Gina is a graduate of the spiritual direction program at the Avila Institute in partnership with the Heart of Christ Spiritual Direction Program. She serves souls as they seek to better know, love & serve the Lord. She has dedicated her life to the Pope’s call to the New Evangelization, sharing her faith journey with others to spread the Good News of God’s love, mercy, and healing.
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A tender coming-of-age story about a young girl growing up in Jamaica. Told through vivid childhood memories, the book explores family, imagination, loss, and healing. With lyrical prose and emotional depth, it invites readers into the innocence, beauty, and resilience of a girl’s journey to self-discovery beneath the shelter of a beloved tree.
Paperback $12.95 | Kindle $9.99
“Kelly Mahfood writes with the heart of a healer and the soul of a prophet. This book is a luminous testimony to grace, memory, and redeemed identity.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, author of Clarisse, or the Folly of Caprice
“You can hear the faith, hope, and charity in the words of Kelly Mahfood as she describes her childhood in Jamaica. She mentions her faith with the 23rd Psalm, … “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies …” The fortitude and the hope shown even as a child that tomorrow will be better than today. And the charity reflecting St. Mother Teresa as a nurse today. Kelly fully defines the call from Jesus!” – Michael Bluvas, author of Sanctity
Kelly Mahfood is a Jamaican-born nurse, author, and founder of Miadibes Cares. Her life’s journey— from rural childhood to U.S. healthcare leader— reflects resilience, faith, and advocacy. Her books support healing missions in Jamaica and celebrate her powerful, full-circle return home.
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All time best seller!
Begins with a children’s story about a baby’s baptism day-told from the baby’s perspective! Includes short essays that explain the sacrament of Baptism. The book becomes a keepsake for this very special day allowing parents, godparents, and others to describe the day.
This book carries the imprimatur of the Catholic Church.
Now available for Kindle! Only $5.99. Get yours today!
Price: $19.95 hardback gift edition
A children’s read-to-me story about a baby’s baptism day. The story is written from the perspective of the baby watching the goings-on of the day. The story helps children to understand the Sacrament of Baptism and is especially helpful to prepare siblings for the Baptism of their new brother or sister. Six short essays explain the significance and traditions associated with Baptism. The essays are nice “refreshers” for Christians who might not have thought about Baptism for a while, and are helpful to explain Baptism to individuals who have not received formal religious education.
– Why we Baptize
– Why and how we use water in Baptism
– The Baptism of Jesus Christ
– How Jesus conferred the right to Baptize to the Apostles
– Anointing with oil
– The Baptismal gown
It becomes a keepsake book with pages for parents and godparents to write their own special message to the baby, include photos of the day, insert a copy of the baptism certificate, and more. Today I Was Baptized makes the perfect gift and keepsake to commemorate this special day.
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In 1999 Dianne Ahern was leading a very successful life. She had a master’s degree in healthcare administration and was vice president of Elan Systems, an international healthcare consulting firm. But, she says, that just wasn’t enough. “I was walking to work one day, having my morning talk with God and wondering if I was doing the right thing with my life. This idea just came to me. Why not develop a series of books that commemorate and celebrate special events in people’s lives?” That moment of inspiration has not taken long to materialize. Ahern presented the idea to here partners at Elan Systems, who thought that it would open new opportunities for the company. Elan already published findings and recommendations in print and graphic format for their clients, so a new division of the company was formed called Aunt Dee’s Attic. By June 2000, Aunt Dee’s Attic had published Ahern’s first book, ‘Today I Was Baptized’. “Baptism seemed like a logical place to start,” Ahern said, “It is the first sacrament that Christians receive, and most of the time it is administered to infants. It is also a cause of great celebration that often brings generations of family together.” The book is written from the perspective of the baby being baptized. It also contains short essays on why we baptize, water in baptism, the baptism of Christ, anointing with oil and the baptismal gown. In the back are pages for photographs and “My Baptism Memories.” The illustrations, done by Katherine Larson, depict Ahern’s parish of St. Thomas the Apostle as well as the pastor, Fr. Roger Prokop. Now, Ahern has completed her second book, ‘Today We Became Engaged’. “This book encourages couples to actually examine what is important to themselves and their chosen mate,” Ahern said. “It talks about love and how it progresses from childhood through adolescence to adulthood. It discusses commitment, fairness, courage, compassion, honesty, respect and forgiveness.” ‘Today We Became Engaged’ offers helpful hints for things such as the ring, the proposal and acceptance. It also has an entire section for the couple to record their story: how they met, their courtship, the engagement story, and possibilities for the future. |
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“Spreading the Faith” a letter from the Archbishop
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“I was especially taken by a series of colorful, highly informative and attractive gift books ($19.95 each), ‘Today I was Baptized’, ‘Today I Made My First Communion’, and ‘Today We Became Engaged’, each solid, amazingly comprehensive and bound to appeal to the whole family.” Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop for the Military Services, USA
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Dianne Ahern grew up on a farm in Illinois, has traveled extensively for business and pleasure, and now resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Medical Technology from Marian College (University), and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Indiana University. After rewarding careers in laboratory medicine, hospital administration, and healthcare consulting, Dianne found a new love: researching and writing about the events that shape our lives.
It was after her first Vatican visit in 1999, when Dianne looked into the eyes of Pope (Saint) John Paul II, held his hand, and kissed his ring, that she felt called to write books for Catholic children and their families. Already a successful businesswoman, Dianne formed her own publishing company, Aunt Dee’s Attic, to support her new calling.
Beginning with the sacrament of baptism, Dianne outlined a series of books on the sacraments designed to prepare families for these most important events. Her books’ formats merge storybook, reference book, and memory book elements into beautiful keepsake books. The sacrament books feature the imprimatur of the Catholic Church to assure families that the contents are true Church teachings.
In addition to her books on the sacraments, Dianne has developed a series of adventure/mystery books for young readers subtitled Adventures with Sister Philomena, Special Agent to the Pope. The Adventure books place fictional characters in real settings to teach about the Church, saints, and holy places. Her books have won accolades from retailers, readers, clergy, teachers, grandparents, and moms and dads.
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Wonderfully instructional book!
Best friends Maria and Riley accidentally break a window then lie to their parents. Their growing discomfort coincides with encounters with their parish priests and teachers and lessons of forgiveness, love and reconciliation. Includes a “Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation” and memory book section.
This book carries theimprimatur of the Catholic Church.
Price: $19.95
Best friends Maria and Riley accidentally break a window while playing ball. They fear they have done something wrong, anticipate the consequences, then decide to lie to their parents about it.
Coincidentally, they are just learning about sin and the commandments in their religion classes in preparation for the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. After Ms. Kelly explains sin to the children, Maria and Riley know they are in big trouble but don’ t know quite what to do. Words like penance, reconciliation, and absolution are just too big and too confusing.
One day the children coax Father Mike and Sister Mary Rose to join them in an impromptu soccer game. Afterwards, Father questions them about their lessons and then provides examples of how children can commit sins that offend God.
As time passes, Maria and Riley grow more uncomfortable and feel alienated from their parents and each other. Events lead them to question: Can sin make me sick? If I did something bad, would you still love me?
Along the way their parish priests, teachers, and parents use stories of the prodigal son, Adam and Eve, the temptation of Jesus in the desert, ‘hit and run’ accidents, and Jesus’ suffering on the cross to explain sin, repentance, forgiveness, and God’s grace.
Father Hugo, their pastor who loves to de-mystify the church for the children, takes the class on a visit to the reconciliation room and answers their questions and fears about going to confession.
Through it all Maria and Riley begin to understand. However, it isn’t until they research the meaning of reconciliation, penance and absolution on their own, that they see the whole picture.
Full of confidence, Maria and Riley make their First Reconciliation and witness the peace and joy that is theirs through sacramental graces.
Today I Made My First Reconciliation is a storybook, a reference book, and a memory book.
The “Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation” contains information on confessionals, the Commandments, examination of conscience, prayers, how to go to confession, and includes scriptural references.
The “Memories of My First Reconciliation Day” section allows the first-time penitent and his or her family to personalize the book and create a lasting memory of this special day.
Dianne Ahern grew up on a farm in Illinois, has traveled extensively for business and pleasure, and now resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Medical Technology from Marian College (University), and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Indiana University. After rewarding careers in laboratory medicine, hospital administration, and healthcare consulting, Dianne found a new love: researching and writing about the events that shape our lives.
It was after her first Vatican visit in 1999, when Dianne looked into the eyes of Pope (Saint) John Paul II, held his hand, and kissed his ring, that she felt called to write books for Catholic children and their families. Already a successful businesswoman, Dianne formed her own publishing company, Aunt Dee’s Attic, to support her new calling.
Beginning with the sacrament of baptism, Dianne outlined a series of books on the sacraments designed to prepare families for these most important events. Her books’ formats merge storybook, reference book, and memory book elements into beautiful keepsake books. The sacrament books feature the imprimatur of the Catholic Church to assure families that the contents are true Church teachings.
In addition to her books on the sacraments, Dianne has developed a series of adventure/mystery books for young readers subtitled Adventures with Sister Philomena, Special Agent to the Pope. The Adventure books place fictional characters in real settings to teach about the Church, saints, and holy places. Her books have won accolades from retailers, readers, clergy, teachers, grandparents, and moms and dads.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Lies is a dystopian allegory, reimagining The Wizard of Oz in a world ruled by economic illusion. Dorothy and her companions navigate a surreal financial landscape dominated by debt cycles, automation, and hollow leadership. Through satire and symbolism, the story critiques fiat currency, bureaucratic oppression, and the loss of human dignity in a hyper-optimized society.
Full color Paperback: $14.95 | Kindle: $9.99
“Neal Flesher has crafted a brilliant and unsettling parable based on L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz. The Wonderful Wizard of Lies peels back the illusions of modern finance with wit, insight, and theological urgency. This is prophetic fiction at its most convicting.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, co-author with Phillip Mahfood of Homework: How to Hire, Manage, and Monitor Employees who Work at Home
Neal Flesher is a philosopher, author, and former Army officer whose work explores the intersection of money, freedom, leadership, and moral philosophy. He holds a B.S. in Philosophy from the United States Military Academy and an M.A. in Philosophy from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. He is the author of Modern Chains: The Invisible Shackles of Economic Slavery.
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