The Holy Cross Parish Library has several copies of this Classic! "The most widely read book on Christianity apart from the Bible." Look for it in our Classics section. "The Imitation of Christ is one of the most popular works of Christian devotion and popular piety. Many of its chapters take up only a single page or two, but they are packed with spiritual insights that continue to bear fruit long after the first reading. These bite-sized chapters make the work easy to read and exceptionally approachable - perfect for use as a daily pray

The New Holy Cross Parish Library in our Spiritual Center (formerly known as Angel House) has an interesting series of 8 books (5 shown here; more on the way) published by the Augustine Institute--Ignatius Press. If you want to learn more about different aspects of the Catholic faith and culture these may be for you! Look for this set at the far right of the main bookcase. "The new What Every Catholic Should Know series is intended for the average faithful Catholic who wants to know more about Catholic faith and culture. The authors in this series take a panoramic approach to the topic of each book aimed at a non-specialist but enthusiastic readership. Forthcoming titles planned for this series include: the Eucharist, salvation, history, art, and philosophy." The Holy Cross Parish Library is "Open when the Church is Open." From 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM. The easiest way to visit is to stop by after 6:45 AM on Weekdays or 8:30 AM Sunday Mass! Entrance is through the Church. Self-checkout.

You may have noticed this little sticker on the front of our Small Group Book Sets in the Holy Cross Parish Library in our new Spiritual Center (formerly known as Angel House). "Read, Love, Return Gentle study highlights Left by our friends are welcome!" This means within our Small Group Book sets you may gently highlight passages that speak to you or will assist you in contributing to your small group discussion. Make yourself at home in your Parish Library!

Holy Cross Ladies! The new Parish Library will extend our Grand Opening by offering a 6-week Catholic Women’s Book Group. We will meet in the Spiritual Center Reading Lounge (formerly known as Angel House) on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM from Oct. 1 through Nov. 5 to discuss “The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love” by Edward Sri. Please text or call Jeanne Hindman 712-574-2701 to register. Cost per book will be $15. Or you may check-out the book from our Small Group Sets bookcase in the library with several copies on hand.

No need to wait for the Open House! Come to the Library any time when the Church building is open. You will find these BRAND NEW ARRIVALS and more on the center bookshelf in the New Arrivals section!

In our "Featured" section near the self-checkout counter you will find two lovely new books on the Theology of Home by Carrie Gress. Learn about Finding the Eternal in Everyday. Read about The Spiritual Art of Homemaking. The library is open Summer Hours M-F (until 1 PM) and after 8:30 AM Mass on Sunday. Entrance is through the Church. Enjoy!

Are you thinking of forming a Small Faith Group in the coming months? The Holy Cross Library has many titles/sets to inspire your group discussion and faith journey. Check out our newest set for your small group—Becoming Women of the Word: Learn How To Answer God’s Call With Purpose and Joy, by Sarah Christmeyer. Published by Ave Maria Press. (5 copies)

Which Saint is your favorite? Does St. Francis of Assisi hold a special place in your heart? Pictured is an assortment of books on St. Francis that you will find on the bookshelf at Holy Cross Parish Library. Most of these were donated to Holy Cross from the library at the Chancery Office of the Diocese Sioux City, so you can count on them to be quality books. If you would like to read about St. Francis or another Saint, stop by to look over these books in person, or check the link at our Parish Website under Ministries--Library to have the entire book catalog at your fingertips.

Parents and Grandparents! What kind of Catholic children's books will you find in our Holy Cross Parish Library? Beautifully written and illustrations stories like this new release by Alexi Sargeant, published by Word on Fire! A note from the publisher: In “Saintly Creatures,” you’ll read about a dog who protected a priest from an ambush, a tiger who shared his cave with persecuted Korean Christians, a dangerous wolf who was tamed by an Italian friar, a boar who was rescued from hunters by a wise Irish abbess, and many more. Inspire your children, grandchildren, or students to become saints with this fun and beautifully illustrated new book! Check out a book before or after Sunday Masses at Blessed Sacrament!

❤️‍DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY is April 7! For the next month these books on Divine Mercy and St. Faustina, the Saint who inspired the Feast Day, will be shelved in our FEATURED section so they are easy to find. Learn more! Stop by the Holy Cross Parish Library at Blessed Sacrament before or after Sunday Masses or any weekday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Our children's collection is GROWING! We have 175 in the catalog, but we have multiple copies of many. You can learn more about the books on our shelves by clicking on the catalog link below: https://www.kimicoapps.net/?lib=HDV-PVF-GIF-M

ZOOM IN to read the titles of these NEW ARRIVALS in the Holy Cross Parish Library. Many thanks to the anonymous donor of these brand-new books! Stop by the library Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-3 PM OR Sundays before and after Masses at Blessed Sacrament Church/Angel House to check out our Adult and Children’s Collections. Over 1000 Catholic books!

Here are some of our books for Lent at the New Holy Cross Parish Library! You may wish to check out one of over a dozen copies of Bishop Robert Barron’s “Gospel Reflections”, featuring the full Gospel reading and a reflection for each day during Lent. It’s not too late to start reading these! We also have several copies of Edward Sri’s “No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion.” For a more creative experience of Lent pick up “40 Days, 40 Ways” by Marcellino D’Ambrosio. ✝️If you prefer a reading challenge, try Pope Benedict XVI’s “Journey to Easter,” which is the retreat given by him (then Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger) to Pope John Paul II and the clergy at the Vatican. These books can be found in the Featured and Recommened subject sections. You will find more great books when you visit the library in person! (The library will be closed this Wednesday.)

Our Holy Cross Parish Library has multiple copies of all of these titles pictured (and more) for use by Small Faith Groups—with 3, 4, 5 or up to 8 copies of some titles. On the cover of each Small Group book you will find a sticker that says: “Read. Love. Return. Gentle study highlights left by our friends are welcome!” ❤️ Find our library in the Angel House Center (Access via the hallway to the right of the altar.). Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Sundays before and after Masses at Blessed Sacrament Church.