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The literary and homiletical materials presented at this year's Sacroexpo will include various editions of the Holy Bible, Christian novels, inspiring biographies of saints and consecrated persons, and a wide range of literature for children and young people. As a form of encouragement to actively participate in the literary world, the Sacroexpo Exhibition will include various games during which you will be able to expand your library with new, valuable books. We wish you fruitful reading and hope to see the new products presented at Sacroexpo by, among others: Gość Media Institute, Święty Wojciech Media House, W Drodze Publishing House and Jedność Publishing House. 

INSTITUTE GUEST MEDIA

"God with Logical Approach"

Can you prove the existence of God? Why is God hiding? Will artificial intelligence answer our questions about God? Authors – Piotr Sacha, journalist of “Gość Niedzielny”, and philosopher Prof. Jacek Wojtysiak – in 12 conversations, they take a fascinating journey into the world where faith and reason meet in a natural way, dedicating their reflections to those who believe, those who search, and all who ask. The authors reveal to the reader the subject of rational knowledge of God, his existence and nature. These are issues that virtually every person faces. The book is divided into twelve chapters, which organise the multiple threads and link them into individual issues.

Cracks. God in a Cracked Psyche” by Agnieszka Huf

The problem of depression is becoming more and more common – every fourth Pole will experience mental health problems at some point in their life. Although for the first time in ten years we have seen a decrease in suicides in Poland, the problem of mental disorders remains a serious challenge because too many people do not receive adequate support, and social awareness of depression and other illnesses is still too low. In the face of the constantly growing number of illnesses and barriers related to access to therapy, an important voice is the book by Agnieszka Huf "Czeliny. God in the fractured psyche.” "Cracks. God in a Fractured Psyche” is a moving interview and testimony of people who, while struggling with mental disorders, have experienced the darkest moments in their lives. They used the help of psychologists and psychiatrists, and at the same time, discovered the presence and healing power of God. The author presents their drama, everyday struggle and search for hope. The book also includes interviews with specialists and clergy who share their many years of experience in helping people affected by various mental illnesses and show how psychology connects with theology and how to provide emotional first aid.

SAINT WOJCIECH MEDIA HOUSE

New Testament with infographics - the only edition of this type in Poland.

The publication is based on the Poznań Bible translation – the best translation from the original languages, according to biblical scholars. The advantage of this single-volume edition is over ninety original infographics created especially for the new edition of the Holy Bible. Their use improves the readability of the text by separating and emphasising each part of the New Testament. The New Testament with infographics also includes new introductions written by recognized biblical experts, refreshed original content, and corrected text - the publication has made modifications to linguistic anachronisms. The edition has been additionally enriched with maps, timelines, diagrams, genealogies, composition, genesis of the Gospel and interesting facts from the life of Christ.

W DRODZE MEDIA HOUSE

"Questions Discussed about the Power of God (q. 5¬–10)" appears as volume 29 of "The Complete Works of Thomas Aquinas."

The texts were most likely written in the years 1265–1266 during the author's stay in Rome. Saint Thomas was then about 40 years old, already a mature researcher and experienced teacher. The form of the work is related to one of the basic ways of conducting university classes in the Middle Ages, which was a dispute, and its result – the titular "discussed issues" (quaestiones disputatae). This extensive debate on the proposed topic was then developed and concluded by the "master" responsible for the whole thing. It was, in a sense, the equivalent of seminar classes in the modern education system. In terms of content, the work can be divided into two parts. The first six issues relate more directly to the issue of God's power, the remaining four belong to Trinitarian theology.

What is the reason? The Biblical Foundations of Catholicism"

Author, priest prof. Mariusz Rosik proves that Catholic truths and dogmas of faith have real biblical foundations and do not result solely from the Tradition of the Church. Presenting the biblical roots of Catholicism, he uses the canonical method of interpreting Holy Scripture promoted by Benedict XVI, which consists in reading individual texts in the light of the entire Bible. He supports each of his theses with arguments from texts of both the Old and New Testaments.

"God's Question"

The authors are two Dominicans: Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP and biblical scholar Łukasz Popko OP, who discuss selected Holy Scripture fragments, translated from Father Ł ukasz's original languages. They ask God and about God, and they extract from the pages of the Bible the questions that God asks us. The Creator engages man in dialogue at the very beginning by asking Adam: "Where are you?". The Risen Son asks Peter if he loves Him. God's questions and the attempt to answer them engage the reader in a dialogue with the Holy Trinity, thanks to which our relationship with God is more dynamic and internally transforming.   The questions that the authors analyze and discuss are still relevant today. They shake us deeply even in our digitalized society, because these are words that every unanesthetized heart can grasp as decisive for its life.

Jedność Publishing House

Jesus. The Mystery of Redemption by Fr. Witold Kawecki

The latest book by Rev. Prof. Witold Kawecki for the Jubilee Year of Redemption. The story of Jesus of Nazareth, of the figures close to His heart and of the traitors who sought Him, as well as of the events surrounding the appearance of our Savior in the world. A story of redemption told from the perspective of a researcher of cultural processes and phenomena. This is a reading that can be recommended to believers, doubters and non-believers.

Rome: City of eternal hope. Holy Year 2025

This is a unique invitation to a pilgrimage to the Eternal City. If you have been to this magical city, thanks to this book you can once again recall its unique atmosphere. An atmosphere spread over numerous works of art, beautiful Roman buildings that will take your breath away. And all this is presented in an extremely interesting style with which Father Waldemar Turek leads us all, leads the pilgrims celebrating the Jubilee Year 2025.

Jesus in Literature and Art

Early Christian mosaics, Orthodox icons, works by Caravaggio and Rembrandt. Texts by Pascal, Balzac, Tolstoy and Houellebecq. Jesus is the central figure of so many works of art that one might be tempted to say that His life has been the most inspiring theme for artists throughout the ages. This album brings to mind almost four hundred masterpieces, and its author often makes surprising but very apt choices. Referring to fragments of the Bible and to great literary texts, it presents aesthetically diverse interpretations of the life of Jesus and his teachings – from the works of art of the early Christians to contemporary ones.

Bruegel

Bruegel's art, rich in detail, seems to capture the world in miniature; reflecting the artist's keen observations and his knowledge of human nature and morality, it exposes human vices through the use of the grotesque. In the presented monograph, Larry Silver, an eminent art historian and expert on the Northern Renaissance, guides us through the intricacies of Bruegel's symbolism-saturated works. It allows us to see them through the eyes of his compatriots and the prism of the history of the Netherlands, especially the visual culture of those times, showing the painter's influence on later Flemish and Dutch art. The album contains 355 colour illustrations representing all of Bruegel's surviving paintings, a large part of his graphic output, and representative works by his contemporaries and followers.

Peter George Frassati. Higher and higher... up to the sky! Comics

Some biographies of saints are moving for their depth and authenticity, and the story of Pietro Giorgio Frassati is a prime example. As a young man, he set high standards for himself and, above all, constantly worked on himself and his relationship with God. Pope John Paul II held him up as a role model for young people. His canonization will take place on August 3, 2025.

The Gospel in Comics

The Gospel can be discussed in a way that is fresh, moving, and at the same time faithful to its spirit. It is not only an illustrated version of the most important message of Christianity, but above all a story that can touch the heart and provoke reflection – in both young and adult readers. This is a book for children who are just beginning to learn about the Bible stories, young people who may be intrigued by the modern form of communication, and adults who want to rediscover the Gospel in a visual and narrative way.

The Sacroexpo agenda includes the lecture by  Fr. Witold Kawecki made available by Jednośc Publishing House, as well as the "Pastoral Care in Action meeting - the use of pastoral aids during religious education classes, a meetings with people involved in parish life and in individual prayer" prepared by Święty Wojciech Publishing House.

Expo admission - free of charge, prior registration required.