The Power of Humor by Fr. Eugene Azorji

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The Power of Humor

by Fr. Eugene Azorji

This book explores the profound role humor and metaphor play in communication, spirituality, and human relationships. Through biblical insights, cultural anecdotes, and theological reflections, the book reveals how humor is not only a source of joy but also a divine tool for teaching, healing, and understanding life’s challenges. Fr. Azorji’s engaging narrative invites readers to embrace laughter as a bridge to wisdom, faith, and deeper human connection.

Paperback $7.99 | Kindle $7.99

TESTIMONIALS

The Power of Humor is a brilliant exploration of faith, laughter, and wisdom. Fr. Eugene Azorji masterfully shows how humor deepens our understanding of God, strengthens relationships, and enriches our spiritual journey.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, author of The Narrative Spirituality of Dante’s Divine Comedy

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rev. Eugene Azorji is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Ahiara in Nigeria currently on a mission in the Diocese of Dallas, Texas. He was the pioneer rector of Seat of Wisdom major seminary Ariam in Umuahia diocese. He is currently the resident spiritual director at Holy Trinity Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He has a doctorate in Dogmatic theology from the Pontifical Urban University in Rome and a master’s in education from St John’s University New York. He was ordained a priest in 1980 and has served as a formator, teacher, and spiritual director for over thirty years.  He is the author of Why do Priests and Religious Die Young. The Voices We Hear Daily, Eritis Mihi Testes, and The Power of Humor are the latest of his publications.

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TESTIMONIALS

“Reading this book has opened a whole new way of life for me. The author’s comparison between divine and human love has made the sacraments, dogma, prayer, and love of neighbor — to name only a few of the topics treated — gift of himself to us. His sacraments are loving embraces. Our loving response to his love transforms us into true Christians. I only wish I had been handed this book when I was preparing for Baptism.” – an anonymous young student of Ronda Chervin’s at Loyola University, 1972

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Testimonials

“An inspiring exploration of faith, How Saints Change reveals the transformative journeys of saints, offering timeless lessons to deepen your spiritual life and trust in God.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, author of The Narrative Spirituality of Dante’s Divine Comedy

About the Author

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Speaking One’s Soul: Magnifying God’s Word in a Madly Godless World

by Patti Hershwitzky, Ed.S. and Mary Sobel Ott

Innumerous works through the ages have addressed the contradictions and conflicts between religion and government, particularly from the Catholic perspective over the past 2000 years, with emphasis on societies choosing either God’s soul work or deceptive soul destruction. What sets apart Speaking One’s Soul from those well researched and inspired forums, books, commentaries, and media is its focus on saving the spiritually endangered individual born into the post WWII era, often referenced as a Baby Boomer.  Partly confessional, the authors, Catholic reverts, emphasize the need for unifying friendship and community, but foremost salvational truth. The text integrates the timeless power of Scripture, emphasized in a personalized Rosary; narratives illustrating the deadly impact of deceptive snares but also tales of virtuous heroism; extraordinary relatable conversion stories; and many resources to enable serene commitment, conviction, and courage when confronting evil while endeavoring to save souls. 

Among the points of emphasis:

  • Understanding the finite time God has permitted the Evil One and each of us.
  • Examining one’s personal life from birth onward as St. Francis de Sales advised.
  • Establishing prayer as an indispensable, daily foundational practice, optimally with Scripture, daily Mass attendance and frequent confession. 
  • Recatechizing oneself through Church history, the Church Fathers and Doctors,  Scripture; the Catholic Catechism; numerous timeless, universal encyclicals; and exploring sound treatises on Church politics to successfully navigate the world.
  • Cherishing the marvelous holy examples of the past and present. 
  • Recognizing igneous reactivity vs. responsible response.
  • Distinguishing resignation to evil from surrender to Divine Mercy. 
  • Embracing all persons in the Light of God, Author of all Life. 
  • Cultivating healthy unity and community. 
  • Envisioning the defeat of the Evil One and embracing the joy of Heaven forever.

Paperback: $19.95| Kindle: $9.99

TESTIMONIALS

“A fascinating new way to live our faith through prayer related to the evils of our times.”  – Dr. Ronda Chervin, Catholic philosopher, writer, and TV presenter

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Patricia (Patti) Hershwitzky, Ed.S., is the author of two books:  The Third Millennium Woman, CMJ Catholic Books and West Las Vegas, Arcadia Publications; past magazine articles in Hearts Aflame Magazine, Canticle, Hearth, and Crisis; and numerous published communications

Preceded by a childhood as an Army dependent who traveled the world and during some of its worst post World War II crises, the author of Teaching the City of God in the City of Man brings a varied and sometimes conflicting background that spans over fifty years in political science, journalism-writing, and education.  Her journey has taken her from being a Young Democrat in San Francisco’s Moscone-Milk-Feinstein era to campaigning for conservative candidates in several states on both coasts.  While her  initial career was initiated by working for a tourist magazine and then as a public relations and advertising account executive,  disillusionment with the world, turned her back to the one, holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church and an entry into education.  Yet, even in the late 1980’s that field was already being contaminated by agnostic, at best, influences that nearly derailed her credential program.

It was also a period of realization that Catholic schools, while employing good hearted and capable teachers, were being misdirected and unduly affected by unChristian concepts.  Following ten years in Catholic schools in California and Maryland, the author ventured into the public system for twelve years, candidly necessitated by economic factors but also in the hopes of being a Catholic presence albeit subtly.  Even more startling realities about the state of education, overall awaited her.  In twelve years, despite numerous endeavors and community interaction, some in leadership roles, the author concluded that American culture had so far deteriorated that nothing short of an almost miraculous intervention would alter the downward trajectory.   

Afterwards, re-entering Catholic schooling as a principal, she experienced a deep fissure in attitude towards both the Faith and its role in education among parents and teachers.  Within one generation, the situation had grown more perilous.  Even some well intentioned, good hearted educators seemed more intent on accommodating parents— “consumer satisfaction” dilemma —and appearing democratic than contemplating students’ souls and the Kingdom of God.  

It would be the culmination of a life that had went down a wrong path for well over a decade, followed by the rediscovery of Catholic identity, and then sorrow and stark dread of so many lost people that compelled the author to first envision better texts. Ultimately, an entirely different approach to preparing Catholic educators became the mission as so many, through no fault of their own,  had been descendants of diluted teaching for several generations.  Yet, it had to be an enterprise that had its footing in the world but its head directed by Heaven.

Thus ultimately arose Teaching the City of God in the City of Man.

Mary Ott is new to the Christian publishing environment. A cradle-Catholic and a graduate of a Catholic college in California, Mary fully returned to the Catholic faith in early 2023, after a personal experience which she calls “nothing short of a miracle.” Following her illumination of conscience, she began a ‘journey of the soul’ back to Jesus.

While on this journey, she discovered her sister, Patti, was also a faith-soulmate, as well. Following hours of conversation with her sister about life as traditional women, wives, mothers, and grandmothers, along with discussing their differences and similarities, Mary and Patti began a mission to speak from their soul to others about how the modern world is a difficult pathway to walk as a faithful Catholic.

Fueled by a lifelong passion for writing, painting, photography, research, and genealogy after she retired from her business career in 2012, Mary combined her life experience and education skills to co-produce the book, Speaking One’s Soul. Their book also produced a website, www.cultivatingyoursoul.com, and a future podcast series called, Cultivating Your Soul, which will align with the book’s theme.

Currently involved in painting and doing her professional genealogy work, at her business Before The Ink Fades, located in El Dorado Hills, California, Mary finds that her time is also currently devoted to writing another book. When she is not working, Mary spends valuable time with her husband, adult kids, and grandchildren.

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by Fr. Ray Introvigne, M.Div., and William Ayles, D.D.

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal is a “Head to Heart Experience”—and is fully backed by our modern-day Holy Fathers. This book is dedicated to all our fellow Catholic brothers and sisters, as well as all Christians who desire a transforming Holy Spirit Renewal Experience. This Experience will usher in life-changing, divine benefits: 

  • Strengthening Your Faith
  • Scripture Coming Alive for You
  • A Deeper Dimension of Peace and Joy
  • A Falling in Love with Your Lord Jesus Christ
  • A Greater “Intimacy with Our Precious Jesus” at Mass
  • An Elevated Awareness of Your Divine Purpose in this Life
  • Christ Granting to You (if desired) the same Charismatic Gift given to His Apostles

Our Lord is knocking on the door of your heart…

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ACTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is an ACTS Retreat?

An ACTS retreat is a three-day, three-night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners. The retreat begins on a Thursday evening as retreatants gather at the Sponsoring Parish for a short send-off ceremony. They are then transported to the retreat facility for the rest of the weekend. The retreat ends Sunday as the retreatants return to the Sponsoring Parish for a welcome Mass celebrated with the parish community followed by a simple reception. Activities during the retreat focus on Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service, from which the ACTS acronym is derived. Holy Scripture and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church are the guides for the retreats. Retreats for men, retreats for women and retreats for teens are given separately. The retreat takes on the traditions and atmosphere of the sponsoring parish community. The retreat facilitates the attainment of a new or deeper relationship with the Lord through: Adoration – the call by, acceptance of, and response to God; Community – the love and caring of each other; Theology – the study of God through scripture and the Catholic Faith, and Service – to God and his people. Each retreat is conducted by a retreat “team” of 20-30 individuals who have attended prior ACTS retreats. Chosen by the Retreat Director, the team organizes the retreat, conducts the retreat activities, and ministers to the needs of the retreatants during the weekend. Total attendance is limited by the size of the retreat facility, but the retreat will usually not exceed 70 people. With a retreat team of 20-30, the retreatants would then number 40-50.

What is the purpose of the ACTS retreat?

An ACTS weekend is designed to help the retreatants enter into a new or deeper relationship with our Lord and fellow parishioners. This is accomplished through Adoration and daily prayer, the call to Community in one’s parish as a member of the Body of Christ, and Theology in encouraging the study of scripture and our Catholic Faith. These all emphasize and encourage the virtue of Service to our Lord, our parish, and one another. The weekend allows the retreatants to experience God’s love and joy. They return to their parish with a deeper love for each other and a desire to become more involved in their parish faith community.

Why conduct an ACTS retreat?

The weekend is a powerful and enduring personal conversion experience. Activities focus on Adoration, the need for prayer and meditation on the word of God, Community, the importance of community built on faith and love, Theology, the need to read and understand scripture and our Catholic Faith, and Service, the need to answer Christ’s call to servant hood. These activities give retreatants a better understanding of the significance and importance of prayer, liturgy, the sacraments, scripture, community, and service. Retreatants are also given guidance to help them in their faith journey. The ACTS weekend brings the retreatants to a better understanding of God’s love for them and also develops their need to share that love with others through their involvement in a faith-centered parish community. It is a powerful community building experience. The retreat emphasizes our call to service, service to the parish community and to our world community. There results a new or renewed dedication to the life of the parish community and a new recognition of the needs of those around us and of our obligation, as followers of Christ, to help meet those needs.

TESTIMONIALS

“As a lifelong Catholic, I found this book intriguing. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Revisited piqued my interest into a deeper, more fulfilling personal relationship with the Holy Spirit. Father Ray presents his information in a straightforward and approachable manner – one I’d like to investigate further.” – Rita M. Reali, prolife Catholic author of the Sheldon Family Saga novels

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

Father Ray Introvigne served his country in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. He graduated from Holy Apostles Seminary in 1960 with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Philosophy, and later attended Saint Bonaventure University, Christ the King Seminary, receiving a Master of Divinity degree in 1964. He was ordained a priest in 1964, and served in the Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut. He retired from active ministry—but will never retire from serving our Lord. Father Ray—a Catholic Charismatic Priest—is 91 years young—and still going strong!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. William Ayles graduated from the University of Connecticut, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree (1980) and a Master of Business Administration degree (1981). He also earned a Doctor of Divinity degree from the American Institute of Holistic Theology (2008). His published books include: The Prophecy (2002), Treasures in Heaven (2017), The Mystery of God (2023), and Don’t Fear the Reaper (2024).

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Saints and the Struggle for a Christian Society

authored by Paul Likoudis and edited by Andrew Likoudis

Paul Likoudis examines the lives of over sixty saints, drawing lessons on their contributions to Christian civilization and personal holiness. Likoudis highlights how these figures shaped history, combining spiritual devotion with societal transformation. Saints such as St. Joseph, St. Augustine, and St. Ambrose are depicted as exemplars of virtue, addressing challenges from heresies to societal decay with unwavering faith. Likoudis weaves their stories into the larger narrative of Church history, emphasizing their relevance to contemporary struggles.

The book underscores the universal call to holiness, as articulated in Vatican II’s Lumen Gentium, stressing that sainthood is achievable for all, regardless of one’s state in life. Saints emerge not only as historical figures but as models of how faith can transform personal lives and broader society. The text bridges the past and present, showing the saints’ relevance to modern times, offering inspiration for believers to contribute to building a Christian society.

Likoudis’ work is part hagiography, part historical commentary, and part devotional guide. By contextualizing the saints within their times, he provides a compelling roadmap for spiritual growth and societal engagement. The book appeals to those seeking a deeper understanding of the transformative power of Christian faith throughout history.

Paperback: $19.95 | Kindle: $9.99

TESTIMONIALS

“As a lover of the lives of the saints, who has written several books about them myself, I am delighted with this one. Likoudis manages to relate the most long-ago saints to the problems of our own times. A great read.” – Ronda Chervin, PhD, Emerita Professor of Philosophy, EWTN presenter, author of many Catholic books

“Here are the saints in context. Likoudis engages the work of great historians like Henri Daniel-Rops and Christopher Dawson to help his readers understand just what was going on in the wider society around these holy men and women. Seeing these saints against their worldly backdrop allows them to shine all the brighter and inspire us today all the more.” – Joseph T. Stuart, PhD, Professor of History and Fellow in Catholic Studies, University of Mary

“I enjoyed reading Paul Likoudis’ book on the saints when he first published it, and I’m grateful to see it published anew, because of the edifying portraits Paul provides of some of the Church’s greatest saints. As a holy priest once said: ‘The reason the saints are so ignored is because they are evidence that it is all true.’ In other words, the saints inconveniently testify through their lives to God’s reality and the Catholic Church’s divine foundation and sustenance, that remarkable holiness is not simply possible but desirable, and that we will all have to render a personal account to our Creator one day (see Matt. 18:1-4; 16:24-26).”  – Thomas J. Nash, Contributing Apologist, Catholic Answers, and author, To Whom Shall We Go?: The Biblical Case for the Catholic Church

“The late Paul Likoudis was an exemplary Catholic journalist and writer. His keen insight into Church politics was impressive, as was his knowledge of Church history. He documented so much during his earthly pilgrimage. Now in its third edition, Paul’s book Saints and the Struggle for a Christian Society is well-written, interesting and edifying. Highly recommended reading for Catholics and non-Catholics!” – Matt C. Abott, Catholic Journalist

“Likoudis is not giving us a dead history of past saints but a living road map to our future sainthood. Additionally, he gives us an understanding of how the spiritual giants shaped Catholic civilization, something we all need schooling in during our present day of social upheaval. Most importantly, by reading the highlights of his hand-picked saints, we take to heart his view that each person’s call to holiness is ‘perfectly normal and admirable.’” – Bradley Eli, MDiv, MTh, Senior Producer, St. Michael’s Media

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Paul Likoudis (1954–2016) was a prominent Catholic journalist, historian, and author. Known for his deep commitment to the Church, he wrote extensively on faith, culture, and history. His works, including Saints and the Struggle for a Christian Society, reflect his passion for showcasing the enduring relevance of Catholic tradition and holiness.

 

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