Una Raza Redimida: ¿Vino Dios al Mundo en Una Misión Secreta? por Juan Novo

Una Raza Redimida: ¿Vino Dios al Mundo en Una Misión Secreta? por Juan Novo

Una Raza Redimida: ¿Vino Dios al Mundo en Una Misión Secreta?

por Juan Novo

Jesucristo, el Hijo de Dios Padre, bajó del Cielo hace 2000 años y se convirtió en un Hombre con una Misión: restaurar la relación rota entre la raza humana y Dios debido al pecado de desobediencia cometido por los primeros humanos que Dios creó, Adán y Eva. Jesús completó esta Misión a través de Su Muerte Sacrificial en una Cruz. La restauración de esa preciosa relación resultó en la formación de una nueva religión, una religión «Universal» que llegó a ser conocida como la religión Católica; una religión a través de la cual todas las personas pueden adorar al Único y Verdadero Dios y llegar a vivir con Él en el Cielo después de la muerte en total felicidad para siempre. Ninguna otra religión en la Tierra ofrece eso; ninguna otra religión de la Tierra PUEDE ofrecer esa invitación única. La venida de Jesús como el Mesías fue predicha por muchos profetas del Antiguo Testamento. ¿Por qué, entonces, las autoridades judías no reconocieron a Jesús como el Mesías prometido cuando finalmente vino? ¿Se les ocultó intencionadamente información crítica? Las respuestas a estas dos intrigantes preguntas, basadas en el oscuro Secreto Mesiánico-y mucho más-se revelan aquí en este libro fascinante y fácil de leer.

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TESTIMONIOS

«Una raza redimida es un viaje convincente y lleno de fe a través de la historia de la salvación, que mezcla ciencia, Escritura y enseñanza católica para revelar la profunda verdad del plan de Dios para la humanidad.» – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, coautor con Ronda Chervin de Realismo católico: Un marco para la refutación del ateísmo y la evangelización de los ateos

SOBRE EL AUTOR

Juan Novo nació en La Habana, Cuba, siete años antes que el régimen comunista de Castro tomo el control totalitario de esta floreciente isla paradisíaca, y que eventualmente, la convirtió en un espectro aislado y degradado de su antigua gloria. Llegó a EE.UU. no acompañado cuando tenía nueve años a través de la “Operación Pedro Pan,” una operación clandestina que logró rescatar a más de 14,000 menores Cubanos no acompañados del endoctrinamiento comunista y control por el régimen comunista de Castro. La operación, que finalizó con la Crisis de los Misiles Cubanos en 1962, fue dirigida por monSeñor Bryan O. Walsh, de la Catholic Welfare Bureau en Miami, Florida.

A los diecinueve años, Juan se había convertido en un músico profesional y se ganaba la vida como percusionista tocando música en la zona de San Francisco contratado por los estudios Warner Brothers en una banda llamada “Fat City.” En 1976, se graduó del Spokane Falls Community College con títulos tanto en teoría musical como en reparación y restauración de instrumentos musicales, y lleva 50 años ejerciendo como técnico profesional en este campo.

El Sr. Novo fundó el Comité de Investigación y Desarrollo de la Asociación Nacional de Técnicos Profesionales de Reparación de Instrumentos de Banda (NAPBIRT) en 1983, y fue aquí donde le “picó” por primera vez el “gusanillo de la escritura de investigación.” Juan acabó publicando una obra titulada “The Grenadilla Story” (La Historia de la Grenadilla), un estudio de investigación en profundidad sobre la madera negra Africana, una madera dura Africana que se ha utilizado para fabricar instrumentos musicales de viento/madera durante más de un siglo. El informe reveló que la preciada madera estaba al borde de la extinción, lo que condujo años más tarde a programas de replantación con éxito. El Sr. Novo ha escrito artículos técnicos de reparación y restauración publicados en la revista comercial de la Asociación, “TechniCom.” Su trabajo con instrumentos musicales han aparecido en varios documentales de televisión y se han publicado artículos sobre él y su trabajo en periódicos, revistas y publicaciones periódicas nacionales y extranjeras. Aunque Juan cambió de profesión y se dedicó a tiempo completo a la reparación de instrumentos musicales en 1976, siguió tocando la percusión como “pasatiempo” y ha actuado en conciertos con leyendas del jazz como Dizzy Gillespie e Ira Sullivan.

Desde 1983, el Sr. Novo fabrica boquillas de madera de Grenadilla de modelo profesional para la flauta de concierto de metal que tocan hoy en día flautistas aficionados y profesionales por todo el mundo entero. Entre 1981 y 1984, el Sr. Novo obtuvo dos patentes estadounidenses sobre diseños de instrumentos musicales. Una de ellas, la patente # 4,685,373, es para la flauta transparente FANTASIA que inventó en 1984: una flauta transparente de calidad profesional que se ilumina con luces de colores durante la interpretación. El primer instrumento de este tipo, construido en 1985, fue encargado por el difunto Julius Baker, flautista principal de la Orquesta Filarmónica de Nueva York. Este instrumento fue adquirido posteriormente por el fallecido flautista de Latin-Jazz neoyorquino Dave Valentin y aparece en uno de sus álbumes titulado “Light Struck.” La flauta FANTASIA entró en la historia de las patentes de EE.UU., ya que fue el primer instrumento musical de viento iluminado al que la Oficina de Patentes de EE.UU. concedió una patente. Como consecuencia de ello, hubo que crear una nueva división para ella, y al día de hoy, sigue siendo el único instrumento de este tipo en su clase.

A finales de los 80, Juan fue durante un tiempo editor del “Sunshine Jazz Messenger,” el boletín de la Sunshine Jazz Organization de Miami, y en 1990, su boquilla de flauta Grenadilla, interpretada por Dave Valentin, apareció en la banda sonora de la película “La Habana,” protagonizada por Robert Redford. El presente libro, “Una Raza Redimida,” es el último y más importante trabajo de investigación del Sr. Novo. Juan es Católico practicante, miembro de los Caballeros de Colón, y un ávido estudioso de la teología y la filosofía Católica. Actualmente trabaja a tiempo parcial para una empresa que se dedica a la educacion musical para niños.

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Sacred Images and the Belief in the Real Presence by Lisette A. Arguello, Th.D.

Sacred Images and the Belief in the Real Presence by Lisette A. Arguello, Th.D.

Response received from Pope Leo XIV’s office! He’s grateful for Lisette’s book! You should be, too! Get your copy today!

Sacred Images and the Belief in the Real Presence: From the Patristic Era to the Present

by Lisette A. Arguello

This book argues that venerating sacred images nurtures belief in Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist. Through a historical survey from the Church Fathers to modern times, it shows how disrespect or removal of sacred art weakens such belief. Examining theology, art, philosophy, and sociological trends, it demonstrates a clear correlation between visible devotion and supernatural belief. The study concludes with proposed solutions to restore reverence, counter secularism, and renew understanding of the Incarnational Principle.

Hardback: $39.95 | Paperback: $29.95 | Kindle: $9.99

TESTIMONIALS

“Contemporary studies of religious practice and belief consistently show Catholics performing similar to the general population in terms of religious devotion and even knowledge of their faith. Dr. Arguello shows that if we want to draw people closer to the Eucharist, one indispensable route to do this, which has been championed by the Church through many challenges, is to unite our catechesis and spirituality to the veneration of sacred images. A tour de force drawing on history, liturgical theology, aesthetics, and even politics, this book offers a fascinating argument worthy of serious consideration.” – Luke Arredondo, PhD, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality, Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. 
“Dr. Arguello’s book surveys the broad history of the Church on the relationship between devotion to sacred images and the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Her incarnational and sacramental approach is powerful and moving. She writes lucidly and covers a tremendous amount of history. Readers will find this book highly informative and engaging.” – Jeffrey L. Morrow, Ph.D., Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Director of the St Paul Studies Center at the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology

“Lisette Arguello’s work on sacred images powerfully shows how visible signs draw the soul to the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, inspiring deeper reverence and renewing our appreciation of beauty as a path to God.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, co-author with Ronda Chervin of Catholic Realism: A Framework for the Refutation of Atheism and the Evangelization of Atheists

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lisette A. Arguello is a distinguished Catholic theologian, devoted wife, mother of five, and grandmother of four who has dedicated her life to exploring and sharing the profound mysteries of the faith. Residing in Houston, Texas, Lisette and her husband have been married for 45 years, nurturing a family grounded in faith and love. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to both intellectual rigor and spiritual formation. She earned a Doctorate in Theological Studies (Th.D.) from Pontifex University, a Master’s degree in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and a Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Finance and Economics from the University of St. Thomas in Houston.

Lisette’s theological scholarship centers on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the transformative role of sacred images in Christian worship and catechesis. She is passionate about illustrating how beauty, through sacred art and imagery, invites believers into deeper contemplation and reverence for the mysteries of the faith.

Drawing on Scripture, the teachings of the Church Fathers, and the rich tradition of Catholic art, Lisette’s writing invites readers to a renewed appreciation for the Eucharist as the living heart of the Church. Her work seeks to illuminate how the visible can lead the soul to encounter the invisible God.
In addition to her theological scholarship, Lisette is a respected and successful real estate broker. She brings the same care and integrity to her clients that she brings to her family and community.

Whether writing, mentoring, or working with clients, Lisette is guided by her deep faith, sharp intellect, and a heart for service. Her life and work stand as a testimony to the harmony of faith, family, and scholarship.

OTHER CATHOLIC FAITH AND MORALS BOOKS

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Salvation History: God’s Rescue Operation by Dcn. Jim McFadden

Salvation History: God’s Rescue Operation by Dcn. Jim McFadden

Salvation History: God’s Rescue Operation

By Dcn. Jim McFadden

Salvation History: God’s Rescue Operation guides readers through Scripture’s grand narrative of God’s unrelenting love. Ideal for high school and adult faith formation, it offers accessible, engaging reflections on biblical figures and events, showing God’s plan to restore humanity through Jesus Christ. A powerful teaching tool that brings the story of our salvation to life.

Paperback: $14.95 | Kindle: $9.99

 

TESTIMONIALS

“Deacon Jim McFadden’s Salvation History is a masterful catechetical resource—faithful, engaging, and deeply pastoral.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, co-author with Dr. Ronda Chervin of Catholic Realism: A Framework for the Refutation of Atheism and the Evangelization of Atheists

“Deacon Jim McFadden’s Salvation History: God’s Rescue Operation is a work that has greatly impacted me; the way that I view life, myself, family, the community, and the world, has changed for the better. His writing is filled with great wisdom, it has given me a new perspective on many aspects of life, and helped set the foundation of my faith.” —Elysa Pascua (class of ’24)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Deacon Jim McFadden was ordained a deacon for the Diocese of Sacramento in 2004. His parish ministries have included adult faith formation, baptismal preparation, spiritual direction, and prison ministry. He has taught theology on the secondary level since 1988. He has done TV work for the Shalom World Media, including a ten-part series on Salvation History. He has published for Shalom Tidings and Spirituality magazines. He received both his BA from the University of San Francisco and MA degree from Tulane University in philosophy. He currently lives in Fair Oaks, California, with Catherine, his spouse for fifty-two years and counting!

OTHER CATHOLIC SPIRITUALITY BOOKS

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Today Someone I Love Passed Away

Today Someone I Love Passed Away

Today Someone I Love Passed Away

by Dianne Ahern

Danny becomes enraged when he learns he has to give up his room so Grandpa Vernon can come live with his family. However, as time passes, Danny and his siblings develop a deep love for their grandfather who teaches them about life and death. The book provides a Catholic understanding of death and salvation, the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, and the Last Viaticum. The reference section includes Biblical support of judgment and purgatory, and also describes customs observed by other religions. The last section of the book is set aside for a child and / or other family member to create a lasting memorial of the loved one.

This book has received the imprimatur of the Catholic Church.

Price: $19.95 hardback gift edition





THE BOOK

What happens when we die? This is one of those questions that parents know their children will ask eventually, yet still find very hard to answer. In some cases, this is because the parents may have the same question themselves. Others may just find it too hard to explain such a complicated and emotional topic in a way that a child can understand. Whatever the case may be, Today Someone I Love Passed Away is the perfect answer.

Today Someone I Love Passed Away follows Danny, a young boy who becomes enraged when he learns that he has to give up his room when his Grandpa Vernon comes to live with the family. After the death of a playmate, Grandpa Vernon, with gentle love and patience, teaches the children about death. He answers the children’s questions honestly and with all the knowledge he has as a devoted Catholic. He also tells the children about his own life, as well as the life and death of their grandmother. As time goes by, Danny and his siblings develop a deep love for their grandfather.

As Grandpa Vernon becomes ill, the children must remember all the lessons he has taught them. Luckily, they are able to use this knowledge and their faith to deal with their Grandpa’s decline. Similarly, this book will help young readers have the ability to deal with and understand death in their own lives. 

Today Someone I Love Passed Away provides a Catholic understanding of death and salvation, the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, and the Last Viaticum. There is also a reference section that includes Biblical support of judgment and purgatory, and also describes customs observed by other religions. At the end of the book, there is a special section for a child and / or other family members to create a lasting memorial for their loved one.

TESTIMONIALS

Tony Staley at The Compass, “Book helps explain death to children.


 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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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Today We Became Engaged

Today We Became Engaged

Today We Became Engaged

by Dianne Ahern

A thoughtful, romantic, faith-centered, keepsake book for couples discerning marriage. Discusses the power of love, the importance of shared values and more. This is a marriage planner…not a wedding planner! Allows couples to record their courtship and engagement stories for years to come.

Price: $22.95 hardback gift edition





THE BOOK

A thought provoking, romantic, faith-centered book for young adults and couples discerning marriage.

This book explores:
– The power of love
– The importance of shared values — commitment, fairness, courage, compassion, honesty, respect, and forgiveness
– History of betrothal and engagement
– Entertaining stories of proposals, engagement rings, and acceptances

“Something magical happens when two people decide they want to spend the rest of their lives together. They stand on the threshold of being totally committed to one another for as long as they both shall live, regardless of health or wealth. It is the time to revel in the mystery of what lies ahead — soon a wedding and a honeymoon, then a home, children, mingling of families and friends, sharing joys, sharing sorrows, and most importantly, the two becoming one through marriage,” excerpt from Today We Became Engaged.

It’s also a keepsake book for the engaged couple to record
– The story of how we met
– Our courtship
– Our Engagement
– Family traditions we want to keep
– Promises to each other
– Our future together
… and more

 

TESTIMONIALS

The Catholic Post
(Diocese of Peoria), February 10, 2002
What to do before ‘I do’?

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — There is no shortage of guidebooks for engaged couples seeking answers to questions such as who should pay for their wedding reception, what are the current fashions in wedding attire and how soon thank-you notes must be sent for gifts.

But when it comes to the ultimate questions engaged couples face — is my fiancée really the right person for me? Do we really love one another? Would I make a good spouse or parent? — few publications in the secular market have addressed them.

That is, until Dianne Ahern decided to change that

Ahern, a native of Sacred Heart Parish in Campus, recently published “Today We Became Engaged,” a combination keepsake book and compendium of advice to help engaged couples know if they are truly in love, approach marriage as a vocation, and discern whether or not they are really called to it.

“I wanted it to be romantic, yet thoughtful, and to bring God into it in a friendly manner, not ‘lecturey’ or preachy,” Ahern, 58, told The Catholic Post in a telephone interview from her office in Ann Arbor this week.

“When people are in love, they are very excited and looking to the future,” she said. She believes her book celebrates and fosters that spirit, while also “bringing to the fore things they (the couple) should think about.”

“Today We Became Engaged,” published in December, is the second in her planned series of books focusing on the sacraments and other rites of passage. Ahern’s first book, “Today I Was Baptized,” was published in June of 2000, and her third book, “Today I Made My First Communion,” is due out later this year.

The 56-page engagement book, illustrated by Katherine Larson, includes sections on wedding and engagement customs and pages for couples to preserve photos and record memories of how they met, how they proposed and their favorite shared or individual activities. It is available through both secular and religious outlets, including several Catholic bookstores in the Diocese of Peoria.

Through anecdotes and personal stories, the book also demonstrates that a relationship is more likely to last when based on shared values such as commitment, fairness, courage, compassion, honesty, respect, and forgiveness, rather than on outward appearance or attractiveness.

“A lot of material published (for engaged couples) covers how to execute a wedding or how to cope with a spouse’s idiosyncrasies,” Ahern said. “But it doesn’t get into what I think is the key to the period of engagement — which is a period of discernment and making sure this man or woman is going to be your lifelong soul mate.”

Ahern, the youngest of four children of the late Vernon and Mary Ahern, grew up in rural Livingston County near Campus. She graduated from Dwight High School in 1961 and from Marian College in Indianapolis in 1965 with a degree in biology. She worked in the medical laboratory field before completing a master’s degree in healthcare administration at Indiana University in 1975.

Currently she is vice president of Elan Systems, an international healthcare consulting firm based in Ann Arbor. In the mid-1990s she worked with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria to complete a needs assessment for new laboratory facilities that were completed in 1998.

Her interest in writing books began several years ago with a burst of what she now considers divine inspiration.

“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,” she said. “The idea then came to me, why not write little keepsake books on events in your life?”

As a Catholic she immediately thought of the sacraments as natural subjects for her writing. She started with baptism, since it is a sacrament common to all Christians and because christening celebrations bring generations of family together. She then wanted to do a book on marriage, but felt something was lacking in most of the existing guidebooks on wedding planning and marriage relationships.

“I thought something is not hitting the right spot, because there are still so many divorces and bad marriages” despite all the pages of advice, Ahern said. “I thought people needed to focus more on why they are getting married.”

While Ahern is not married herself, she said she is familiar with both the good and bad sides of couple relationships from her own experience and those of her loved ones.

“My parents were a wonderful example” of a good marriage, she said, noting in the book that they prayed with the family every night before bed. “Until I got out into the world, I didn’t realize how strong a marriage they had. Very few people have the kind of happiness they did.”

She said the spiritual content of the book is “subtle” and designed to appeal to couples who might not otherwise think about the role of God or moral values in their relationship.

The book encourages couples to respect traditional moral convictions regarding premarital sex and cohabitation. It notes that couples who do not live together or have sex before marriage are less likely to divorce.

“Being soul mates first, having a relationship steeped in mutual trust, honesty, commitment, respect and fairness, will guarantee that life together and sex will be totally fulfilling in the marriage covenant,” Ahern writes. “The opposite is not true.”

Because she is known to her nieces and nephews as Aunt Dee, and because she has many childhood memories of exploring her parents’ attic, Ahern named her publishing company Aunt Dee’s Attic.

“You can explore and have an imagination and pretend there,” she said. An attic represents “a creative space” full of personal and family history, she added.

Ahern said all her Aunt Dee’s Attic projects will emphasize strong family values, respect for life and belief in God. Other projects she is planning include books on confirmation, careers or vocations in religious life, dealing with illness and death, becoming grandparents, a child’s first day of school, and welcoming a new baby into the home.


AMSNews
(Archdiocese of Military Services), Vol 2 No 3, 2003
“Spreading the Faith” a letter from the Archbishop
“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.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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.

THE DIANNE AHERN COLLECTION

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