Written by a dad for dads, "Speaking to the Heart" looks at the twenty critical character traits that are necessary for all fathers and husbands. Based on the classic virtues of the Catholic tradition, these traits include faith, justice, fortitude, humility, and generosity. With insight, humor, and deep faith, Stephen Gabriel focuses on the greatest gifts a dad can give his family. If you want to be the father your children need and the spouse your wife deserves, this book is for you

Take a fact-filled journey through the life of Joseph, the ancient Hebrew patriarch. Along the way, you'll learn some important lessons about dreaming God's dreams, finding and developing your spiritual gifts, the true meaning of success, how to bloom where you are planted and understanding your place and power in the Kingdom of God. Each chapter is followed with important Lessons Learned as well as Questions to Discuss, making it ideal for small group study or one-on-one counseling.

"Catholic Controversies" gives Catholics and others seeking the truth a valuable resource for correcting the most common misunderstandings and myths perpetuated by the media, university professors and the uninformed. "Catholic Controversies" collects the very best articles addressing most of the hot-button issues used to undermine both the authority of the Church and the faith of Catholics, especially young people. The topics range from proofs of God s existence to the Spanish Inquisition to human cloning and stem-cell research.

Learn from some of the best modern thinkers:
* how history and archaeology corroborate the Gospels
* how the Crusades were defensive wars necessary to save Christianity
* the overwhelming evidence that the Eucharist contains the Real Presence of Christ
* how contraception undermines happy marriages
* why marriage is inherently heterosexual

Stephen Gabriel makes it easy to digest these articles by providing an introduction to each topic and a summary, presented in bullet format, of the highlights and conclusions of each article. Every Catholic wishing to be armed with the facts should read this book.

Fatherhood in the twenty-first century is not for the faint-hearted, but it isn t rocket science, and there aren t any tricks. A seasoned father shows that any man with common sense, an unwavering focus on his goal, and the willingness to struggle can raise a great family. "To Be a Father" challenges men to make the demanding commitments that will transform their family lives and themselves.

Promises to My Wife offers a husband s commitment to romance and the shared responsibilities of the family; Promises to My Children addresses religion, discipline, and family living, as well as just plain fatherly love; Promises to Myself encompasses goals for the family, spirituality, and community life.

"Today's men have very few resources to provide them with good guidance for their roles as husbands and fathers. Thankfully, "To Be A Father" is one such resource; it provides a clear, compelling, and cogent roadmap for successfully navigating the challenges of marriage and fatherhood. Stephen Gabriel's aphorisms are priceless, as are his essays on family life. This is a book men should read carefully, and with their wives and children close at hand."

Bradford Wilcox, Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia