Bestselling authors Scott Hahn and Emily Stimpson Chapman’s new children’s book Lord, Have Mercy invites young readers to see the Father’s mercy and goodness as they prepare for First Reconciliation in the Sacrament of Confession. Beautifully illustrated pages and simple rhymes bring this important Sacrament to life. Starting with the story of creation and the Fall and ending with the priest standing in the place of Christ in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, God’s plan to reconcile his children comes to life.

Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Dr. Scott Hahn is the Founder and President of the St. Paul Center, an apostolate dedicated to teaching Catholics to read Scripture from the heart of the Church. And he is the Scanlan Professor of Biblical Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has taught since 1990.

An exceptionally popular speaker and teacher, Dr. Hahn has delivered numerous talks nationally and internationally on a wide variety of topics related to Scripture and the Catholic faith. His talks have been effective in helping thousands of protestants and fallen away Catholics to (re)embrace the Catholic faith.

Dr. Hahn has been married to Kimberly for forty-four years. They have six kids and twenty-three grandkids. They also have one son ordained to the Diocese of Steubenville, Fr. Jeremiah Hahn.

As the author and editor of over forty popular and academic books. Dr. Hahn’s works include best-selling titles Rome Sweet Home, The Lamb’s Supper, Hail Holy Queen, and the Fourth Cup. His most recent releases are titled Holy is His Name and Catholics in Exile: Biblical Wisdom for the Journey Home now available at StPaulCenter.com.

Emily Stimpson Chapman is an award-winning Catholic author of over a half-dozen books, including Hope to Die: The Christian Meaning of Death and the Resurrection of the Body, co-authored with Scott Hahn; The Catholic Table: Finding Joy Where Food and Faith Meet; These Beautiful Bones: An Everyday Theology of the Body; and The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years. She also is the editor of the high school faith formation series Formed in Christ and the author of numerous studies for the women’s ministry Endow. Chapman lives in Pittsburgh with her husband, Chris, and their three young children.

“Lord, Have Mercy is the perfect book to help children, and an entire family, learn about and come to fully appreciate the goodness of God’s love and mercy for us. Reading this story to my second-grade daughter who is preparing for First Reconciliation has helped us all become so excited, and grateful, for the gift of Confession. These books are so easy to read, the rhymes are memorable and comforting, and the illustrations are an artistic tour de force that are so lovely to look at and contemplate. Add this book to your library. You’ll love it!”
—Katie Prejean McGrady, Author and Host of The Katie McGrady Show on The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Radio

“What a treasure of a book to help young hearts begin to learn about the limitless mercy of God. This book will build a beautiful foundation for children to grow up believing in the mercy of God, and also trusting deeply in the personal nature of that mercy for each one of them.”
—Emily Wilson Hussem, Speaker and Author

“Beautiful. That’s the first thought that came to my mind and heart when I read Lord, Have Mercy. The story of the book is literally as old as time—and as relevant as ever. Readers, both children and adults, will be moved by this message. In a world and time where we seem to be able to complicate the most simple matters, Lord, Have Mercy presents God’s love and mercy in a way that all are able to comprehend.”
—Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville

“Scott and Emily have done it again with a children’s book that brings to life the richest theological truths of our faith in a simple yet stunning children’s story. It is a true masterpiece pointing us all to the open arms and merciful heart of the Father.”
—Stephanie Weinert, Founder of Mother & Home