Living Faith - Inspirational Periodicals from Bayard Faith Resources

Living Faith is a collection of periodicals and books from Bayard Faith Resources that provides a comprehensive resource for supporting faith and prayer life. Our publications are designed to help you go deeper with God and grow in your spiritual journey.

Rejoice in Hope

Daily Advent Devotions for Families
Jonathan F. Sullivan

 

A dedicated husband and father of 10, author Jonathan F. Sullivan brings a father’s perspective to the season of Advent with a strong dose of hope. This Scripture-focused, page-a-day Advent devotional for families is immensely doable with its four weeks of moving reflections, graceful prayers and approachable intergenerational activities and conversation starters for parents and children.

Also available as a digital download from Amazon Kindle and Nook by Barnes and Noble.

God With Us

Daily Devotions for Advent
Dcn. Greg Kandra

 

Award-winning author Deacon Greg Kandra offers a winsome and wise collection of daily Scripture-based Advent reflections and prayers for adult Catholic readers, young and old. Advent is a special time of year to be aware not only of God’s coming into human history through the person of Jesus but also to express our gratitude and wonder at his continuing presence in our world. God is with us! It is a season heralding hope. The Scripture selections, reflections and prayers inside this booklet encourage readers to journey through Advent once again, reassured that they do not go alone. God is at our side—and on our side.

Also available as a digital download from Amazon Kindle and Nook by Barnes and Noble

Hope: An Anchor for the Soul

30 Daily Devotions
Amy Welborn

 

In sync with the 2025 Jubilee Year, popular author Amy Welborn takes readers on a 30-day personal pilgrimage of hope. Each day’s devotional reflection is anchored by Scripture, prayerful reminders, encouragement and virtuous actions for grounding readers in Christian hope and equipping them to grow in hope and bring that hope to the world. Perfect for any time of year!

Also available as a digital download from Amazon Kindle and Nook by Barnes and Noble.

Absolutely Advent! 2024 (Teen)

Pflaum Publishing Group
Chris Broslavick and Tony Pichler

The teen edition features daily Scripture reflections, journaling, and an activity connecting the Scripture to teens’ lives—plus weekly “Green” Christmas activities focused on protecting God’s Creation. As students prepare during Advent for the birth of Jesus in our world, they have a great opportunity to examine how we all are preparing ourselves, each other, and our planet for Jesus. How are we caring for one another, especially the poor and vulnerable and how are we caring for God’s Creation?

Absolutely Advent! 2024 (Intermediate)

Pflaum Publishing Group
Jean Larkin

Most of the secular holiday decorations, traditions, and symbols have a spiritual origin, stemming from the reason for the season—Jesus’ birth. Daily activities encourage readers to reflect on the Gospel messages and apply them to their own lives, as they prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Absolutely Advent! 2024 (Primary)

Pflaum Publishing Group
Jean Larkin

In the primary edition of Absolutely Advent! 2024, Levi the Lamb leads children through Advent with his adventures in verse. So, as these Advent weeks unfold, let Levi lead the way, and you’ll find out why Nazareth is a famous place today. During Advent as we are getting ready for something special, we make some changes in our lives. This Advent, children learn to get their spirit ready for Jesus to come.

Constant Hope

Reflections and Meditations to Strengthen the Spirit
Twenty-Third Publications
Sr. Joyce Rupp

“We are meant to be hope-filled people,” says author Sr. Joyce Rupp. In this beautiful, profound book, Rupp helps us follow the only path that leads to real hope: the path of building our “relationship with the Holy One who dwells within us.”

Prayers of Hope and Healing When Facing Illness

Twenty-Third Publications
Woodene Koenig-Bricker

Struggling with illness and daily pain? In this book, Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, who has faced her own chronic illness for 20 years, provides simple, yet powerful prayers and practices that offer support and nourishment for the journey ahead.

A Little Book of Light

Sparks of Hope, Moments of Prayer
Twenty-Third Publications
Alice Camille

Based on the popular series Exploring the Sunday Readings, these powerful meditations are focused on bringing light and hope to the challenging seasons of our lives. This gem of a book from Alice Camille offers readers relatable insights based on a short passage from Scripture. Also included are a brief direction for prayer as well as an opportunity to reflect on the message to enhance daily living and decision-making. 

2024-2025 Catechist Handbook and Planning Guide

Catechist Magazine

In celebration of the Jubilee Year in 2025, each month includes a quote about the Year of Hope from Pope Francis.

The 2024-2025 Catechist Handbook and Planning Guide is an indispensable resource for catechists and religion teachers, providing them with an easy-to-use organizational tool and a comprehensive reference guide. Prepare for your mission each week with confidence as this guide supports you in delivering effective catechesis. With practical tips, engaging activities, and valuable insights, this handbook equips you to lead engaging and impactful religious education sessions.

Living Faith Retreat Day — March 29, 2025

Living Faith

Join us for a Living Faith Lenten retreat in St. Louis, Saturday, March 29, 2025

A day to pray and to soak up Scripture: to read, remember and reflect on the goodness and mercy of God.

Talks by Living Faith author and spiritual director Steve Givens. Presider and homilist for Mass is Fr. Joe Kempf, author of Are You Good Enough Yet? Special guests include authors Deborah Meister, Melanie Rigney, Pat Gohn and the Living Faith team.

$75 per person, lunch included.

Seating is limited; registration ends March 1, 2025.

Holy Night - Christmas Card Set

Creative Communications for the Parish

Each card in this set of Christian greeting cards for Christmas has a unique, colorful style. The collection includes 5 of each card. There are 10 assorted cards total, packaged with matching envelopes.

Interior text on each card in the collection:

  • Rejoice in the miracle of Christ’s birth and the gift of God’s love. 1 John 4:7
  • Wishing you every blessing as we celebrate the birth of our Lord! Luke 1:32-33
  • May the true Light of Christmas guide your path to peace and happiness. John 1:9
  • Emmanuel has come! May you know his comfort and joy! Matthew 1:23
  • Glory to God in the highest! With hope and peace for the coming year! Romans 15:13

Entire collection features 2 each of 5 designs with envelopes (10 cards total)

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2024 Advent Prayer Pack

Creative Communications for the Parish

Commit to making prayer a priority in the days leading up to Christmas with the Advent Prayer Pack. From devotions inspired by the writing of Henri Nouwen to a fun Advent-wreath activity sheet, there's something for everyone, regardless of age, during this special time of the year.

Includes:

  • O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Advent daily devotional – HNA
  • Time for a Savior – Advent kids daily devotional – TN2
  • Time for a Savior – Advent-wreath activity sheet – TSAW
  • Many Will Rejoice – Advent prayer card – PCBL
  • "In these last days…" – Advent prayer card – PCDS
  • "Comfort, O Comfort" – Advent prayer card – PCCO
  • Advent calendar card – ACAH
  • O Come, O Come Emmanuel – metal Christmas ornament – ZEW

The bundle makes a great gift idea for friends and family.

Each sold separately.

The Seven Catholic Epistles: Faith, Hope, and Love

Threshold Bible Study
Stephen J. Binz

In this latest book from the popular Threshold Bible Study series, Stephen J. Binz introduces the “pillars” of the early Church: James’, Peter’s and John’s collection of letters that serves as a complementary, non-Pauline apostolic witness for believers today.

Living Faith Prayer and Devotion Bundle

Two brand new devotionals are paired with a customer favorite! A Treasury of Living Faith honors 40 years of Living Faith, and Living Bread was inspired by the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival in the U.S. In addition, Prayers for Catholics offers the perfect pocket-sized complement:

– A Treasury of Living Faith: 40 Years of Daily Catholic Devotions
– Living Bread: A 40-Day Devotional Celebrating the Eucharist
– Living Faith Prayers for Catholics

Treasury of Living Faith Anniversary Bundle

Love reading and praying with Living Faith? Celebrate 40 years of the magazine with this keepsake duo of devotionals:

– A Treasury of Living Faith: 40 Years of Daily Catholic Devotions (48 pages)
– 365 Hopeful Devotions for Catholics (384 pages)

Reading God's Word 2025, Binder Version

Keep the daily and Sunday Mass readings at your fingertips! Designed for each date of the liturgical year, Reading God’s Word helps Catholics follow the daily worship of the Church in a simple, comprehensive and convenient form. Perfect for anyone needing ready access to all daily and Sunday Scripture readings for Church Year C, 2025. The Church’s official New American Bible lectionary texts for Mass are presented in an easy-to-read format.

Reading God’s Word is an ideal aid for lectors, for homily preparation, classroom use and school liturgies. It is also the perfect companion for Living Faith Daily Catholic Devotions. Alternate Readings are included for some Sundays and feast days.

Reading God's Word 2025

Daily and Sunday Mass Readings Church Year C - 2025

Keep the daily and Sunday Mass readings at your fingertips! Designed for each date of the liturgical year, Reading God’s Word helps Catholics follow the daily worship of the Church in a simple, comprehensive and convenient form. Perfect for anyone needing ready access to all daily and Sunday Scripture readings for Church Year C, 2025. The Church’s official New American Bible lectionary texts for Mass are presented in an easy-to-read format.

Reading God’s Word is an ideal aid for lectors, for homily preparation, classroom use and school liturgies. It is also the perfect companion for Living Faith Daily Catholic Devotions. Alternate Readings are included for some Sundays and feast days.

Living Bread

A 40-Day Devotional Celebrating the Eucharist

“Do this in memory of me.” – Jesus

These familiar words from Jesus, based in Scripture and recalled at every Mass during the Eucharistic Prayer, are the reason for this 40-day devotional celebrating the Eucharist. Living Faith, long treasured for its daily Catholic devotions based on the readings of the Mass, is happy to publish this booklet within the same time frame that the U.S. Bishops of the Church are inviting us to deeper knowledge and love for the Eucharist through revivals locally in each diocese and nationally with a Eucharistic Congress in 2024. This special edition of Living Faith reflections is devoted to Jesus in the Eucharist: Living Bread. Penned through the decades by numerous Living Faith authors past and present, Living Bread invites readers to increase their love and devotion to the Eucharist. Inside, you’ll walk with writers whose love for the Word of God is matched by their belief that the true Living Bread—Jesus Christ, the Word-Made-Flesh—is the food that fuels a vibrant living faith.

Perfect to start at any time of the Church Year, this perennial page-a-day devotional may be read whenever a reader wishes to dive in! 

A Treasury of Living Faith

Celebrating 40 Years of Daily Catholic Devotions

40 years in the making...A Treasury of Living Faith offers inspirational reading—from the past to the present—from the pages of one of most popular and beloved periodicals, Living Faith: Daily Catholic Devotions. Born in St. Louis in 1985, and now known around the world, this small-sized but mighty page-a-day devotional based on a Scripture verse from the Mass every day of the year has strengthened the faith of readers for four decades and counting. Whether you’re a longtime loyal reader, or brand new reader to Living Faith, this is your opportunity to own this limited-edition, keepsake Treasury.

Living Faith Prayers For Catholics

Living Faith: Prayers for Catholics is a compilation of over 100 Catholic prayers brought to you by Living Faith: Daily Catholic Devotions staff. This book features the often-requested Morning and Evening Prayers featured in Living Faith for over 25 years, plus seasonal prayers, contemporary prayers for special circumstances, family prayers and prayers from the saints and Scripture. There are also dozens of traditional Catholic prayers—including the Prayers of the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, mealtime graces and prayers for Eucharistic Adoration.

Living Faith Kids Booklet Pack

This unique pack of Living Faith Kids books are designed to travel lightly while creatively engaging children to learn stories of the Bible and faith concepts. The pack includes 10 different full-color titles: 8 sticker books and 2 booklets that together offer inspiration from saints as holy examples to follow this Lent and answers to questions on doctrine that children might have. Great for ages 6-12.

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Hanging Onto Hope

Reflections and Prayers for Finding “Good” in an Imperfect World
Melannie Svoboda

Author Melannie Svoboda helps us open our hearts to hope, even in the darkest of times. She explores the relationships between hope and faith, love, courage, prayer, pain and sorrow, making this book a source of healing during hard times.

Softcover • 128 pages • $12.95 + shipping • Code 853293 Click here for more

The Sacraments

Lesson helps, resources, and activities for busy catechists

A valuable resource for catechists and religion teachers—with a host of articles from the writers of Catechist.com. Seven chapters on the seven Sacraments with: 

  • infographics for quick reference on each sacrament 
  • in-depth features explaining sacramental theology
  • tips on how to teach each sacrament to children and youth
  • saint biographies connecting with each sacrament
  • sample lessons and activities 
  • bonus content 
Softcover • 100 pages • $8.95 + shipping • Code 857475 Click here for more

Pocket Book of Saints

Their Words and Wisdom

The Pocket Book of Saints: Their Words and Wisdom is a keepsake collection of the lives of the saints and their wisdom on themes such as faith, hope, prayer, peace, mercy and social justice. What makes the saints extraordinary people is that by uniting them selves to the will of God their lives became bigger than what they could be on their own. May these brothers and sisters in Christ help us to transform our own lives into something extraordinary!

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Christ-Filled Moments

150 Devotions for Your Walk of Faith
Mark Zimmermann

 

Encounter Christ in everyday moments. Every day is filled with moments when we encounter Christ in interesting and unusual ways or in circumstances we might not expect. Keeping your eyes open to the presence of Christ in your everyday walk of faith is what these 150 devotions explore. Practical and Scripture-based, these thoughtful and uplifting words of wisdom draw you closer to understanding the central role Christ plays in your daily living.

Devotions include inspirational observations, Scripture and a reflection question.

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Living with Real Presence

Eucharist as an Approach to Life
S. James Meyer

In this transformation new book, best-selling author S. James Meyer introduces us to a whole-life encounter with the living Christ, awakening a fresh awareness that the Eucharist is about life, love and relationship. Living with Real Presence reminds us that our lives, Christ’s life and all lives are united in a sacred communion with our Creator and creation. Ideal for personal reflection or small group discussion.

Softcover • 128 pages • $14.95 + shipping • Code 857185 Click here for more

365 Devotions for Catholic Women

Grow closer to the Lord each day of the year with this special selection of devotions that speaks especially to women. Enriching and prayerful reflections address the unique challenges and joys facing women today.

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365 Hopeful Devotions for Catholics

Enjoy a daily dose from our Lord and inspired writers of Living Faith. This devotional collection, pulled from the most beloved Living Faith quarterly magazine, presents hope-filled topics for today’s Catholics. Readers resonate

with these shared struggles and experiences explored from a Christian perspective. As always, Living Faith’s page-a-day devotions apply Scripture as a starting point, and reflections seek to lead readers to prayerful moments with God.

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