Catholic Books

My Path to Heaven is an old-fashioned "retreat-in-a-book" that helps Catholic children, ages 9-12, ponder the truths of the Faith and calls them to live lives of holiness in accordance with those truths. Based on the traditional St. Ignatius retreat (trusted by Catholics for centuries) and adapted for children, this clear, simple, thoughtful presentation of the Faith is invaluable for parents seeking to form their children in holiness. My Path to Heaven covers such essentials of the Faith as ...

Marie-Antoinette, Daughter of the Caesars is about the life, death and legacy of Louis XVI's tragic Queen, based upon the author's thirty years of research. Whenever possible the historical persons speak for themselves out of memoirs and letters. Marie-Antoinette is seen in light of her Imperial heritage as a child of the Habsburg dynasty. Having assumed the crown of the Holy Roman Empire in the 1400’s, the crown which had originated with Charlemagne in the year 800, they were seen as the con...

Beautifully woven through poetic prose, charmingly witty descriptions, and the extraordinary journey shared by the two main characters, Rebecca Veritas and Peter Asturian, readers are thrust into unparalleled vistas full of whimsical wonder and poignancy. There is no doubt that Gina Marinello-Sweeney's striking debut will remain with you long after the last page. When Rebecca receives a mysterious note from an unknown source, she has no idea how it will change her life.Twenty-year-old Rebecca...

Essays of a Catholic is the ultimate book for anyone looking to gain greater insight into the meaning and power of Catholicism today. Written by acclaimed historian Hilaire Belloc, this collection of thoughtful essays offers an unparalleled look at how faith and culture interact. A masterful combination of knowledge, logic and deep-seated faith gives the work an incredible richness that will captivate readers from all walks of life. From his dissection of ‘The New Paganism’ and analysis of ‘U...

The Holy Ghost, Our Greatest Friend booklet is an essential guide for all Christians seeking to better understand and appreciate the presence of the Holy Ghost within them. Through careful selection of quotes from renowned saints and heavenly authors, this beautiful little book presents a powerful insight into how the Holy Ghost guides and aids all believers who are in a state of grace.The benefits of meeting this incomparable treasure become evident as readers take in words of encouragement ...

Welcome to "The Incredible Catholic Mass,” a book that will revolutionize the way you look at the Mass. Drawing on the Traditional Latin Mass, this thought-provoking guide helps you to understand, appreciate and internalize the power of this divinely inspired ritual. Reading “The Incredible Catholic Mass” gives you an understanding that goes far beyond just saying prayers; uncovering a new level of meaning and personal significance underlying every Mass.Designed as a practical aid for Catholi...

The Silmarillion is one of the most impactful books ever written. It tells the story of the creation of Arda, the creatures that inhabit it, and their struggles against the darkness. The narrative contains some of the most beloved characters in popular culture such as Elrond, Galadriel and Fëanor, all of whom played a pivotal role in this epic tale. At its heart are the three Silmarils; jewels crafted not only with flawless beauty but also harboring within them a brilliant light originally fo...

The Angels is a book of immense importance and profundity. It draws from Scripture, Fathers & Doctors of the Church, St. Thomas, official pronouncements and holy writers to explore the divine creation of Angels, their trial and fall, as well as their nature and duties. You can learn about the nine choirs of Angels and the famous individual Angels with whom Saints conversed. The Angels delves into this intricate and complex realm in such detail that it has become renowned for its capabilit...

We can do nothing against you because you are too protected! So declared a frustrated host of devils to Father Gabriele Amorth, the priest exorcist in Rome who spent thirty years battling the Devil and his minions by performing more than sixty thousand exorcisms. All the while, he deftly used modern media to awaken our disbelieving modern culture and even the Church to the reality of the Devil and his nefarious actions at all times and everywhere. In these eye-opening pages, angelologist Fath...

The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila about Personal Prayer Conversation with Christ is the perfect guide for deepening your spiritual life. Drawing from her extensive writings, this uplifting book outlines St. Teresa's teachings on mental prayer, offering a comprehensive look at how proper practice can open doors in your spiritual journey.In Conversation with Christ, you'll find thoughtful insights into the importance of having an intimate relationship with Christ and easy-to-follow instructio...

First published in Latin in 1516, Utopia was the work of Sir Thomas More (1477-1535), the brilliant humanist, scholar, and churchman executed by Henry VIII for his refusal to accept the king as the supreme head of the Church of England. In this work, which gave its name to the whole genre of books and movements hypothesizing an ideal society, More envisioned a patriarchal island kingdom that practiced religious tolerance, in which everybody worked, no one has more than his fellows, all goods ...

The Father Brown Reader is the perfect book for young readers with a love for classic detective mysteries. Adapted from the famous stories of G. K. Chesterton, it contains four captivating mysteries that follow Father Brown and his sidekick, Flambeau, as they investigate strange crimes in Victorian England. "The Blue Cross" tells the story of Father Brown and Flambeau attempting to solve a daring jewel theft on a train out of London. "The Strange Feet" follows the pair as they work to find ou...

From the thousands of personal letters by St. Francis de Sales comes this short, practical guide that will develop in you the soul-nourishing habits that lead to sanctity. St. Francis de Sales is widely regarded as one of the greatest spiritual advisers in the history of the Church, and we have drawn from his letters the wisest advice for those prepared to take the next step on their spiritual journey. As he did for saints and sinners in his own time, St. Francis de Sales will stiffen your re...

Dive into the incredible story that is The Autobiography of a Hunted Priest, by John Gerard. This richly detailed tome tells the truth of a Jesuit priest living in England during Elizabethan times a time when England had declared being Catholic as treason and priests were on the run.Read about Fr. Gerard's incredible journey - smuggled into England at night and dumped on a Norfolk beach, he still persists despite all obstacles. Forced to disguise himself as a country gentleman, Fr. Gerard con...

Discover G.K. Chesterton's mysterious and thrilling novel, The Man Who Was Thursday, with this Penguin Classics edition. Get ready to be taken on an adventure full of deception, subterfuge, double-crosses and secret identities as Scotland Yard detective Gabriel Syme infiltrates the Central Anarchist Council and attempts to bring justice to those plotting destruction in the world. Edited with an introduction by Matthew Beaumont, The Man Who Was Thursday offers readers a truly captivating exper...

God's miracles have been documented over the centuries and many of these surround the sacredness of the Eucharist. In her book, Eucharistic Miracles, Joan Carroll Cruz stores up 36 such miracles which occurred between 800 AD to the present day.These blessed moments are carefully highlighted in this work; including Hosts transforming into human flesh, bleeding, levitating, as well as becoming hard as flint when received by a particular person in mortal sin. Every case is backed up and authenti...

New converts and cradle Catholics alike are often perplexed by the myriad of devotions, traditions, practices, and beliefs that the Catholic Church has accumulated over the past twenty centuries. Why pray to St. Anthony to find something lost? Why keep a St. Christopher medal in your car? Or why bury a statue of St. Joseph upside down! in your yard when selling your house? In Helen Hoffner's lovingly-illustrated, encyclopedic Catholic Traditions and Treasures, you'll find succinct and sometim...

Widely proclaimed a classic work of Christian faith, Life of Christ has been hailed as the most eloquent of Fulton J. Sheen's many books. The fruit of many years of reflection, prayer, and research, it is a dramatic and moving recounting of the birth, life, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Christ, and a passionate portrait of the God-Man, the teacher, the healer, and, most of all, the Savior, whose promise has sustained humanity for two millenia.With his customary insight and reverence, Sheen...

Introducing In Defense of Sanity, a book featuring the best selected essays of G.K. Chesterton, one of the greatest 20th century man of letters! Whether you are exploring GKC's works for the first time, or you are a seasoned student, this book contains an immense variety of timeless truths that will make your reading experience unforgettable. In Defense of Sanity is edited by three world-renowned authorities on Chesterton - Dale Ahlquist, Joseph Pearce, and Aidan Mackey - who have joined forc...

Counsels, Reflections and Prayers for Catholic Young Men Father Lasance'sCatholic Girl's Guide, published in 1906, found immediate success among Catholic readers, and the natural demand for a companion volume gave rise to The Young Man's Guide in 1910. Both have a similar format and similar material, though each is geared specifically for its particular audience. In The Young Man's Guide we see life as warfare; thus those who would conquer must be prepared, as were the knights of old. The imp...

This provocative account of the persecution of the Catholic Church in Mexico in the 1920s and 1930s tells the stories of eight pivotal players. The saints are now honored as martyrs by the Catholic Church, and the sinners were political and military leaders who were accomplices in the persecution.The saintly standouts are Anacleto González Flores, whose non-violent demonstrations ended with his death after a day of brutal torture; Archbishop Francisco Orozco y Jiménez, who ran his vast archdi...

Introducing Picture Book of Saints, a collection of the lives of over 100 beloved saints. From saintly firsts like St Peter to contemporary figures such as St. Mother Teresa, each life is shared in an engaging and easy-to-understand format. Perfect for those seeking to learn more about the lives of these inspiring figures, the images accompanying each story with vibrant and full color illustrations bring the stories to life. Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik supplies this compilation of biographical i...

A Canticle for Leibowitz is a true landmark of twentieth-century literature -- a provocative and chilling look at a post-apocalyptic future. It is the winner of the 1961 Hugo Award for Best Novel and is widely considered one of the most accomplished, powerful, and enduring classics of modern speculative fiction. In a nightmarish ruined world that is slowly awakening to the light after sleeping in darkness, the burgeoning rediscoveries of science are secretly nourished by cloistered monks dedi...

Geoffrey has a problem. All his life he's lived according to "sensible" sceptical, secular values. Then, his true love left him for a New Age community in Scotland. But it gets worse: now she wants to be a traditional Catholic nun! Geoffrey is bewildered, angry, lost. Until, one Valentine's Day in Ireland, he meets a mysterious guide--the Gentle Traditionalist. Together they commence a most unusual dialogue of ideas concerning: The Heart of the Gospel  The Real Nature of the Church: A Super...

Book 3 of the Francesca Bibbo Series A masquerade ball! That sounds like the perfect solution for the summer blahs at St. Rita's parish, where the sidewalks are sizzling and the money coffers are dwindling. Who could have predicted that utter chaos would be unleashed? At the event, a handsome seminarian attracts the eye of a voluptuous woman disguised as the angel of death, the unstoppable Francesca Bibbo meets a mysterious wizard - and someone pilfers the cash box. When a body is later disco...

Introducing the all-new Daily Companion for Young Catholics, a must-have book filled with profound and powerful insights about St. Joseph and his invaluable role in the Universal Church. With edifying words taken directly from the Gospel, this remarkable and exquisite book exposes many of the long-forgotten truths that make St. Joseph great. This compelling tale takes you through a journey exploring more of who St. Joseph truly is, directly from areas of his life we may have never heard befor...

Answering Twenty Centuries of Anti-Catholic Myths Anti-Catholics like to paint Church teachings in a way that makes them seem vain, backward, or superstitious, all in the hope of drawing people out of the Faith and into sects or unbelief. Catholic apologists fight back with facts and sound arguments. But there’s another area where the Church’s enemies tell their own false story of Catholicism: its history. Whether it’s from the media, in classrooms, or out of the mouths of pastors and politic...

The spiritual vision of Dom Prosper Gueranger culminated in the primacy and centrality of the sacred liturgy, the opus Dei or work of God. He writes, “The liturgy is the highest and the holiest expression of the thought and intelligence of the Church, simply because it is carried out by the Church in direct communication with God, in confession, in prayer, and praise.” The Traditional Latin Mass Explained, a succinct and sublime presentation of the prayers and ceremonies of the Latin Mass, is...

Three years ago, the Gentle Traditionalist introduced the skeptical, secular Geoffrey to the Catholic Mystery. Now a convert, Geoffrey struggles to see with his reason what his wife Anna intuits to her horror: the steady possession of a once-Christian West by the twin forces of Secular Materialism and Secular Spiritualism—the New Secular Religion and New Age Religion. In Ireland, land of saints and scholars, the transformation is rapid and devastating: over 1,500 years of faith evaporating in...

The life and work of Annibale Bugnini have helped shape the evolution of the Catholic Church over the past half-century, and now, Yves Chiron presents a comprehensive look into the man who helped reform its liturgy. In Annibale Bugnini: Reformer of the Liturgy, readers are invited to uncover Bugnini's biography, his intellectual trajectory, and his lasting legacy on the liturgical landscape.From his early academic studies in theology to debates at Vatican II to changes that continue to resona...

Baltimore Catechism Four is an invaluable tool for teachers, catechists, and devoted Catholics eager to deepen their faith. This advanced textbook combines a clear and concise presentation of Catholic doctrines with fascinating and thought-provoking explanations. It is sure to offer readers of all ages a rewarding experience as they work through its detailed pages. Appropriate for teaching children and preparing them to receive sacraments, or as an aid for catechumens, Baltimore Catechism Fou...

A Book of Angels invites readers to discover a hidden world that is more real than they have ever imagined. This book provides detailed insight into the nature of angels and their interacting within the biblical context, while entertaining children with stories that are engaging and exciting. With this book, modern believers can access wisdom often left unseen and unheard. Marigold Hunt explains what angels are (and, for clarification, what they are not!), all the while gathering in one volum...

One of the most popular devotionals in the Catholic faith, A Novena of Holy Communions is a powerful prayer booklet that can help you grow closer to God. Written by Lawrence G. Lovasik, this devotional consists of nine consecutive Communion exercises, each one rich with doctrine and offering a chance for self-examination.This is an ideal booklet to use over and over again throughout your life, as it can help you to gradually grow in holiness and grace. Whether you are just beginning your jour...

Take a journey through the passion and death of Jesus with The Way of the Cross: According to St. Francis of Assisi booklet. This devotional is considered the gold standard for mediating on the Stations of the Cross, and features exquisite traditional images to bring the Gospel message to life. Prayerfully enter into this holy time of reflection on Christ’s suffering with prayers collected and arranged by Saint Francis himself. All 14 Way of the Cross meditations are up-to-date in co...

Monarchy or Plutocracy? This is the rousing question Hilaire Belloc placed before his readers in this masterly 1938 work. Belloc, grown old, saw the revolutionary dreams of his youth were naive. The great liberal insurrections, which supposedly led to Democracy, had yielded instead to secretive control by shadowy Capitalistic elites. As provocative as this thesis was in 1938, many today harbour similar suspicions of entities as varied as Wall Street, Washington, the European Union and the Wor...

The Precious Blood or the Price of Our Salvation is a compelling testament to the power of faith and the divine justice that one can realize through his or her adherence to the teachings of Christ. Our Savior died for us, by shedding His own blood in His death on the cross, and it is from this same Precious Blood that we receive our salvation. Fr. Faber teaches us that out of this Crucifixion flows grace, martyrdoms, celibacies, heroic charites – all aspects of holiness that shine brightly in...

Counsels & Devotions for Girls in the Ordinary Walks of Life The members of the Little Flowers Girls Clubs are sure to recognize the Maiden's Wreath of Virtues in this classic, on which their flower badges were based. Father Lasance explores in depth the virtues of the Catholic Girl, as personified by various flowers, with particular attention to that most precious possession: the lily of purity. However, this book goes far beyond simple lessons in virtue; it is truly a manual for the Cat...

For decades, Christians have felt voiceless in the critical debate over evolution. Until now. Finally, ordinary Christians have the opportunity and the resources to defeat the false claims of Darwinism. With all of the complicated scientific debate swirling around the topic of evolution, Christians need an easy way to understand the basic issues without oversimplifying. Phillip Johnson has the answer: the key to defeating the false claims of Darwinism is to open our minds to good thinking hab...

In a time when technology penetrates our lives in so many ways and materialism exerts such a powerful influence over us, Cardinal Robert Sarah presents a bold book about the strength of silence. The modern world generates so much noise, he says, that seeking moments of silence has become both harder and more necessary than ever before. Silence is the indispensable doorway to the divine, explains the cardinal in this profound conversation with Nicolas Diat. Within the hushed and hallowed walls...

Phoenix from the Ashes is a comprehensive look at the state of the Catholic Church since the Second Vatican Council--one of a series of recurrent periods of moral and intellectual crisis to which it has succumbed in its history. A chapter on the Council describes in detail how Pope Paul VI diverted it by placing it under the exclusive control of European liberals. An equally close study is devoted to the liturgical "reform" entrusted by the same pope to a group of radicals whose work undermi...