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Contact: Mary Alice Howard, Social Media and Publicity Specialist | (630) 229-3104 | publicist@loyolapress.com
CHICAGO, January 28, 2025 — Loyola Press is excited to announce the upcoming release of six books scheduled for release in Spring 2025. These new books explore spirituality, leadership, catechesis, and faith in daily life. Titles include A Jesuit's Guide to the Stars: Exploring Wonder, Beauty, and Science; The Healing Power of Praying the Rosary; The Sacred Heart: A Love for All Times; The Heroic Leadership Workbook; Praying with Our Feet: Encountering God in the Margins; and The Catechist's Toolbox 2.0.
A Jesuit's Guide to the Stars: Exploring Wonder, Beauty, and Science by Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ
Br. Guy Consolmagno, the Vatican’s astronomer, explores the intersection of science and faith in this thought-provoking book. Featuring over 70 images of the cosmos, the book provides a unique perspective on God’s presence in the universe, making it an ideal read for stargazers, amateur astronomers, and anyone interested in the alignment of faith and science. The book will be released on February 4, 2025.
Br. Guy Consolmagno, the Vatican’s astronomer, explores the intersection of science and faith in this thought-provoking book. Featuring over 70 images of the cosmos, the book provides a unique perspective on God’s presence in the universe, making it an ideal read for stargazers, amateur astronomers, and anyone interested in the alignment of faith and science. The book will be released on February 4, 2025.
The Healing Power of Praying the Rosary by Gary Jansen
Gary Jansen’s latest book explores the Rosary as a spiritual and therapeutic practice. Combining tradition and science, this book provides a pathway for readers to deepen their relationship with God while discovering the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of this sacred devotion. The book will be released on February 18, 2025.
Gary Jansen’s latest book explores the Rosary as a spiritual and therapeutic practice. Combining tradition and science, this book provides a pathway for readers to deepen their relationship with God while discovering the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of this sacred devotion. The book will be released on February 18, 2025.
The Sacred Heart: A Love for All Times by Dawn Eden Goldstein
This exploration of the Sacred Heart devotion by Dawn Eden Goldstein, JCL, SThD offers a blend of historical insights, saintly wisdom, and personal reflections. The book connects readers with the enduring love of Jesus and serves as a complement to Pope Francis’s encyclical Dilexit nos (He Loved Us). The book will be released on March 18, 2025.
This exploration of the Sacred Heart devotion by Dawn Eden Goldstein, JCL, SThD offers a blend of historical insights, saintly wisdom, and personal reflections. The book connects readers with the enduring love of Jesus and serves as a complement to Pope Francis’s encyclical Dilexit nos (He Loved Us). The book will be released on March 18, 2025.
The Heroic Leadership Workbook by Chris Lowney with Judy Wearing
This 30-day reflective journey builds on the principles of Heroic Leadership by Chris Lowney, offering practical exercises and tools for cultivating leadership qualities such as self-awareness, love, and ingenuity. It is designed for anyone seeking to integrate leadership skills into personal, professional, and spiritual contexts. The book will be released on April 1, 2025.
This 30-day reflective journey builds on the principles of Heroic Leadership by Chris Lowney, offering practical exercises and tools for cultivating leadership qualities such as self-awareness, love, and ingenuity. It is designed for anyone seeking to integrate leadership skills into personal, professional, and spiritual contexts. The book will be released on April 1, 2025.
Praying with Our Feet: Encountering God in the Margins by Ansel Augustine
Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, Praying with Our Feet explores the intersection of faith and social justice. Ansel Augustine highlights the lived experiences of marginalized communities, with a particular focus on Black Catholics, offering practical insights for living out faith in solidarity with others. The book will be released on June 10, 2025.
Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, Praying with Our Feet explores the intersection of faith and social justice. Ansel Augustine highlights the lived experiences of marginalized communities, with a particular focus on Black Catholics, offering practical insights for living out faith in solidarity with others. The book will be released on June 10, 2025.
The Catechist's Toolbox 2.0 by Joe Paprocki
A refreshed and updated resource for catechists, The Catechist’s Toolbox 2.0, equips educators with effective tools and strategies for proclaiming God’s Word and forming missionary disciples in today’s world. The new edition reflects the needs of today’s learners and the vision of evangelizing catechesis. The book will be released on July 28, 2025.
A refreshed and updated resource for catechists, The Catechist’s Toolbox 2.0, equips educators with effective tools and strategies for proclaiming God’s Word and forming missionary disciples in today’s world. The new edition reflects the needs of today’s learners and the vision of evangelizing catechesis. The book will be released on July 28, 2025.
To schedule an interview with the authors, request a review copy, or learn more about the books contact Mary Alice Howard, Social Media and Publicity Specialist, publicist@loyolapress.com.
About the Authors
A Jesuit's Guide the the Stars: Exploring Wonder, Beauty, and Science
Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a PhD in planetary science from the University of Arizona. He entered the Jesuits in 1989. He has served at the Vatican Observatory since 1993, and in 2015 Pope Francis appointed him director. He is the author of God's Mechanics and co-author of Would You Baptize an Extraterrestrial? and Turn Left at Orion.
The Healing Power of Praying the Rosary
Gary Jansen is a renowned author, speaker, and editor, known for his engaging works on spirituality and personal growth. His notable books include MicroShifts, The 15-Minute Prayer Solution, Station to Station, Life Everlasting, and the memoir Holy Ghosts. Jansen's insights have been featured across various media platforms, including A&E, the Sundance Channel, the Travel Channel, Coast to Coast AM, CNN.com, and NPR. He currently serves as the executive editor at Loyola Press and is a certified meditation and health instructor.
The Sacred Heart: A Love for All Times
Born in New York City, Dr. Dawn Eden Goldstein began her career as a rock-and-roll historian before moving on to editorial positions at the New York Post and the Daily News. She published her first book in 2006. In 2016, she became the first woman to earn a doctorate in sacred theology from the University of St. Mary of the Lake. With her graduation from the Catholic University of America School of Canon Law in May 2023, she became one of the few laywomen to hold both a doctorate in theology licensed by the Holy See and a licentiate in canon law.
Dr. Goldstein, who resides in Washington, DC, has taught at universities and seminaries in the United States, England, and India. She is currently writing a biography of Father Louis J. Twomey, SJ, and writes an online newsletter, "Matters Twomey," that offers previews of her research.
The Heroic Leadership Workbook
Chris Lowney is a renowned author, leadership expert, and former Jesuit seminarian. Writing extensively on leadership principles rooted in Jesuit spirituality, Chris has inspired countless individuals to lead with integrity, courage, and love. His previous works, including Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company that Changed the World (Loyola Press, 2003), have been translated into multiple languages and are recognized globally for their contribution to and impact on leadership development.
Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a PhD in planetary science from the University of Arizona. He entered the Jesuits in 1989. He has served at the Vatican Observatory since 1993, and in 2015 Pope Francis appointed him director. He is the author of God's Mechanics and co-author of Would You Baptize an Extraterrestrial? and Turn Left at Orion.
The Healing Power of Praying the Rosary
Gary Jansen is a renowned author, speaker, and editor, known for his engaging works on spirituality and personal growth. His notable books include MicroShifts, The 15-Minute Prayer Solution, Station to Station, Life Everlasting, and the memoir Holy Ghosts. Jansen's insights have been featured across various media platforms, including A&E, the Sundance Channel, the Travel Channel, Coast to Coast AM, CNN.com, and NPR. He currently serves as the executive editor at Loyola Press and is a certified meditation and health instructor.
The Sacred Heart: A Love for All Times
Born in New York City, Dr. Dawn Eden Goldstein began her career as a rock-and-roll historian before moving on to editorial positions at the New York Post and the Daily News. She published her first book in 2006. In 2016, she became the first woman to earn a doctorate in sacred theology from the University of St. Mary of the Lake. With her graduation from the Catholic University of America School of Canon Law in May 2023, she became one of the few laywomen to hold both a doctorate in theology licensed by the Holy See and a licentiate in canon law.
Dr. Goldstein, who resides in Washington, DC, has taught at universities and seminaries in the United States, England, and India. She is currently writing a biography of Father Louis J. Twomey, SJ, and writes an online newsletter, "Matters Twomey," that offers previews of her research.
The Heroic Leadership Workbook
Chris Lowney is a renowned author, leadership expert, and former Jesuit seminarian. Writing extensively on leadership principles rooted in Jesuit spirituality, Chris has inspired countless individuals to lead with integrity, courage, and love. His previous works, including Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company that Changed the World (Loyola Press, 2003), have been translated into multiple languages and are recognized globally for their contribution to and impact on leadership development.
Praying with Our Feet: Encountering God in the Margins
Dr. Ansel Augustine has worked in ministry in various capacities around the world for over 20 years, mostly in his hometown of New Orleans, LA. He is also on the Faculty of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana, Graduate Theological Foundation, and Loyola University New Orleans’ Institute for Ministry. He has served on various national boards. Dr. Augustine is a highly sought-after international speaker.
Dr. Ansel Augustine has worked in ministry in various capacities around the world for over 20 years, mostly in his hometown of New Orleans, LA. He is also on the Faculty of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana, Graduate Theological Foundation, and Loyola University New Orleans’ Institute for Ministry. He has served on various national boards. Dr. Augustine is a highly sought-after international speaker.
The Catechist's Toolbox 2.0
Joe Paprocki, DMin, is the author of more than twenty books on catechetical and pastoral ministry, and he has been a practitioner and highly-regarded voice in the field of catechesis for the past half-century. Joe, who serves as the National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, has presented in more than 200 dioceses internationally. The original edition of The Catechist’s Toolbox has sold more than 150,000 copies in English and Spanish.
Joe Paprocki, DMin, is the author of more than twenty books on catechetical and pastoral ministry, and he has been a practitioner and highly-regarded voice in the field of catechesis for the past half-century. Joe, who serves as the National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, has presented in more than 200 dioceses internationally. The original edition of The Catechist’s Toolbox has sold more than 150,000 copies in English and Spanish.
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Loyola Press Spring 2025 Releases:
| A Jesuit's Guide to the Stars: Exploring Wonder, Beauty, and Science by Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ February 4, 2025 Loyola Press | $24.99 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-5573-6 | The Heroic Leadership Workbook by Chris Lowney with Judy Wearing April 1, 2025 Loyola Press | $14.99 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-5715-5 |
| The Healing Power of Praying the Rosary by Gary Jansen February 18, 2025 Loyola Press | $14.99 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-5900-5 | Praying with Our Feet: Encountering God in the Margins by Ansel Augustine June 10, 2025 Loyola Press | $19.99 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-5879-4 |
| The Sacred Heart: A Love for All Times by Dawn Eden Goldstein March 18, 2025 Loyola Press | $17.99 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-5874-9 | The Catechist's Toolbox 2.0 by Joe Paprocki June 17, 2025 Loyola Press | $14.99 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-5885-5 |