Receive Christ the Healer into Your Heart
The Gospels are filled with stories of Jesus healing those around him, not only reconciling them back to the Father, but also more immediate healings of their mind, emotions, and body. God wants to make us whole, and Christ's earthly ministry shows us how he reaches us in our brokenness.
Christ's healing ministry didn't end at the Cross, or even his Resurrection. His mercy and love still overflow in the Church, and his arms are open to all who suffer from trials great and small. Ave Maria Press has collected the best resources to bring you closer to Christ and to find the healing and peace he longs to give you.
Start Your Healing Journey with These Reads
Be Healed with Bob Schuchts
First published almost ten years ago, Be Healed has established itself as the classic guide to spiritual healing. Based on the popular program at the John Paul II Healing Center, this book offers hope in the healing power of God through the Holy Spirit, the sacraments, charismatic spirituality, scripture and Church wisdom.
Now available as a commemorative hardcover, as well as in paperback and Spanish!
“Do you want to be healed?”
Jesus asks that question several times in the Bible—of the woman at the well, Bartimaeus the blind man, the woman caught in adultery, the rich young man—and he asks the same of you as well.
Do You Want to Be Healed? is a 10-day personal retreat that uses a healing process similar to the one found in the author Bob Schuchts’s bestselling book Be Healed.
More Books by Bob Schuchts and the John Paul II Healing Center
Healing after a Sucide Loss
When a Loved One Dies by Suicide was written by Catholics who have lost a loved one due to suicide. The contributors share their personal stories of loss, of learning to cope with the grief, and of discovering hope as they began to move forward again.
Are you a pastoral leader who wants to better help those suffering from a loss by suicide? Learn more about Responding to Suicide.
Mental Wellness with the Saints
Tommy Tighe wants to help you on your journey to mental and emotional well-being, not only through self-care, healthy coping mechanisms, and professional intervention, but also through prayer, scripture, and a relationship with the saints. St. Dymphna’s Playbook combines a therapeutic approach with the Catholic faith and spiritual practice, exploring paths toward hope, healing, and wellness.
Helping Teens to Heal
Do you struggle to know when it’s appropriate to step in to help a teen who seems stressed, anxious, or depressed? In Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, Roy Petitfils—a Catholic author, speaker, and psychotherapist—offers his personal experience, advice, and faith to show caregivers and spiritual mentors how they can be the presence of Christ for teens in crisis.
More Books for Healing, Mental Health, and Well-Being
Riding the Dragon$15.95
Loved as I Am$12.95
The Catholic in Recovery Workbook$19.95
The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments$16.95
Behold$11.95
Seriously, God?$16.95
Abide$17.95
Restore$13.95
Availability$14.95
Just Rest$16.95
Boundless Compassion$18.95
Prayers of Boundless Compassion$12.95
The Boundless Compassion Journal$16.95
Give Up Worry for Good!$15.95
Give Up Worry for Lent!$13.95
Let Go of Anger and Stress!$14.95
Let Go of Your Fear$15.95
FREE Content for Your Healing Journey
Join host Katie Prejean McGrady and special guests—including Bob Schuchts, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, Leticia Ochoa Adams, and Heather Khym—as they share personal stories of healing and help you understand how the Lord can heal your familial wounds, addictions, grief, and trauma.
Katie Prejean McGrady and experts including Leah Darrow, Tommy Tighe, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, and Scott Weeman help you explore a variety of mental health topics such as addiction, forgiveness, grief, mindfulness, therapy, and spiritual direction.
Join Ave Explores to experience a healing journey for Lent with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, and her book, Restore, where you will meet the tenderness of God’s mercy and the power of his love as you practice prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
