Books I have written


	BOOKS I HAVE WRITTEN
	THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO MARY OF NAZARETH order here	*The mother of all books on Mary, Mother of Jesus.* Most people agree that Mary of Nazareth was an actual historical figure. But how did this average Jewish girl become the woman that Christians the world over adore—and call the Mother of God? This fascinating guide explores Mary in Scripture, Mary in tradition, and Mary today; Mary’s links to the Earth Mother and the Buddhist Kwan-Yin; Mary apparitions and shrines throughout the world; and Mary in art, music, and literature.
	The Journey A Guide for the Modern Pilgrim order here	The most comprehensive guide to planning a Catholic pilgrimage and living a pilgrim life. Rooted in the rich Catholic tradition of pilgrimage, The Journey combines a practical understanding of the vitality of physical pilgrimages and a holistic understanding of what it means to live a pilgrim life. Written by husband-and-wife team Michael and MarÌa Ruiz Scaperlanda, this book offers a fresh perspective, a wealth of firsthand stories, and advice and guidance for those seeking to live as pilgrims.
	The Seeker's Guide to Mary order here	The mother of Jesus is a mystery to many people. Who was she really, and what does she have to do with the Christian faith? What can the mother of jesus mean for us today? Embark on a pilgrimage to a deeper understanding of Mary.
	Edith Stein: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross order here	Edith Stein was a brilliant professor, an intellectual, an eloquent philosopher, a feminist, and a Jew. She was also a convert, a contemplative nun, a martyr of the Holocaust––and a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. With an introduction by Edith Stein’s niece, Susanne Batzdorff.
	Their Faith Has Touched Us: The Legacies of Three Young Oklahoma City Bombing Victims order here	Julie Welch, Valerie Koelsch, and Mark Bolte were not people of great deeds, but people who were great in living out their faithfulness in the ordinary events and encounters of life. This is their greatest legacy.