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Introducing The Life and Glories of St. Joseph: a carefully reasoned analysis of the entirety of St. Joseph's role in the history of Salvation and life of the Church. Aiming to astound readers with both its scope and profundity, this text is based mainly on Scripture but also supported by Tradition and the depositions of saints. This work provides unparalleled insight into one of Christianity's most beloved Saints, including details about his spiritual life and noble lineage, how he was prefi...

Island of the World is the story of a child born in 1933 into the turbulent world of the Balkans and tracing his life into the third millennium. The central character is Josip Lasta, the son of an impoverished school teacher in a remote village high in the mountains of the Bosnian interior. As the novel begins, World War II is underway and the entire region of Yugoslavia is torn by conflicting factions: German and Italian occupying armies, and the rebel forces that resist them--the fascist Us...

The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila presents a remarkable description of the entire spiritual life from the first release from mortal sin into Sanctifying Grace through the Mystical Marriage of the soul with Christ as a journey through what she called The Interior Castle. She sees the soul as a magnificent castle full of spacious and well-lit rooms or mansions each of which leads deeper into the heart of the castle to the seat of the King. However, St. Teresa laments that most people g...

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 Holy Bible RSV Catholic Edition is the perfect book for religious study and reflection. This popular edition of the Bible, widely used with its three year cycle of readings, contains all the scripture that Catholics need to explore and further their faith. The elegant Premium UltraSoft Burgundy Cover includes beautiful embossed emblems, gilt page edging and a ribbon marker in classic style. Inside, this edition features full-color maps and striking presentation pages throughout. This dist...

Kindness counts. If you have trouble acting with the consistent kindness our Lord expects, your relationships with God and those you love may be suffering. Probably you just can't find the time and can't ever seem to develop the patience that you need in order to be consistently kind amid the irritations that afflict you daily. That's why this book is such a godsend. There's nothing complicated or magical about learning to be kinder; it just takes greater attention to the things that you do a...

The Hidden Manna has become a classic on Eucharistic teaching. Now in a second edition, accompanied by a new introduction by Fr. Kenneth Baker, a new preface from the author, new material from John Paul II, and the original foreword by Cardinal John O'Connor, this in-depth study lets the breadth and richness of the Church's Tradition speak for itself. Fr. O'Connor presents and comments on substantial excerpts from the major sources of the Church's Tradition extending all the way back to apost...

Are you a Catholic mother struggling to juggle everything in your life? The Handbook for Catholic Moms is the perfect resource. Written by Lisa Hendey, this book takes a deep dive into the rich tradition of Catholic faith and provides guidance on how to better care for and love both yourself, your family, and your community. With this book, learn how to create a balanced and meaningful lifestyle that prioritizes self-care. With advice that is both inspirational and practical, this book provid...

Large format, featuring large text size and additional margin space for personal annotations! The larger format enhances both individual and group study. Based on the Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition, this fifth volume in this Bible study series leads readers through a penetrating study of the Gospel of John, using the biblical text itself and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights by renowned Bible teacher...

God's love is the subject of Peter Kreeft's imaginative and thoughtful book (a revised and updated version of his book Knowing the Truth of God's Love). With unusual clarity, Kreeft points out that the man or woman who begins to glimpse the God who is Creator, Redeemer, and Lover of our souls, will never be the same. He describes Scripture as God's love story and then tells why divine love is the answer to our deepest problems and the fulfillment of our deepest desires. Posing the hard questi...

One of the great doctors of the Church, St. Alphonsus Liguori assembled the finest information on Our Lady from the many writings of the saints, holy authors, and Sacred Scripture.The Glories of Mary is five complete books in one volume. The first book examines the words of the Salve Regina and shows how God has given Mary to mankind to be the Gate of Heaven. The second book explains Our Lady's principal feasts and reveals fresh truths about these mysteries. The third book explains the Seven ...

St. Antony of the Desert, St. Benedict of Nursia, and St. Bernard of Clairvaux rise above all other figures in Catholic history as guides. To travel with them and to seek a view upon the heights of their personal holiness and wisdom is to secure passage into the rich and complex world of monasticism. Monasticism distills the essence of Catholic spirituality for all time and for all Christians. The Foundations of Western Monasticism, the latest addition to our TAN Classics, concentrates on thr...

Set in present day Manhattan, The Fool of New York City is the tale of two souls who are considered to be fools and idiots in the eyes of most people they encounter. One is a literal giant, the other an amnesiac who believes he is the 17th century Spanish painter Francisco de Goya, hundreds of years old, aging more slowly than the rest of the human race. Billy the giant has also briefly suffered from amnesia years ago, and he understands the anguish of those who have lost their identity. He i...

Large format, featuring large text size and additional margin space for personal annotations! The larger format enhances both individual and group study. This volume in the popular series of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible covers the three letters of St. John and the Book of Revelation (or Apocalypse). The three Johannine letters are explored first, with ample notes and reflections representing the best of contemporary and traditional scholarship and commentary. The largest portion of this ...

In these remarkable pages, Marigold Hunt retells for children the events reported in The Acts of the Apostles, St. Luke's account of the dangerous early days of the Church. Focusing on the deeds and experiences of Sts. Peter, Paul, Luke, and Barnabas, author Hunt shows children that the Catholic Church, which today seems so ancient and established, was born in turbulent times, when merely professing belief in Christ could get you killed -- and not by rowdies and brigands, but by public offici...

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...

Adrian Fortescue, a British apologist for the Catholic faith in the early part of the 20th century, wrote this classic of clear exposition on the faith of the early Church in the papacy based upon the writings of the Church fathers until 451. No ultramontanist, Fortescue can be a keen critic of personal failings of various Popes, but he shows through his brilliant assessment of the writings of the Church fathers that the early Church had a clear understanding of the primacy of Peter and a bel...

The book that inspired the blockbuster film, The Passion of the Christ. Faithful to the Biblical account of the Passion, it fills in many hitherto unknown details. Edifying, inspiring, surprising, and heart-rending, Emmerich's descriptions of our Lord's Passion will melt a heart of stone. This book is the best on the Passion we have seen. It also wonderfully portrays the Blessed Mother's role in our redemption. Includes a short biography of Sr. Emmerich. A great book for the whole family! Imp...

Discover and learn about the Divine Life of the Most Holy Virgin with this book. This version is shorter and faster to read than our other abridgment, but with its delicious prose, it just flows and flows! The narrative takes readers on a journey through Our Lady's participation in the events of Our Lord's Passion and death. It also reveals how Angels served the Blessed Virgin during her life on earth, as well as how devils waged war against her—all the while she was receiving tremendous grac...

Discover and journey through the powerful The Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus book - the one and only, official book! Commissioned by Our Lord Himself through St. Margaret Mary and endorsed, this is truly one of a kind. Deeply immerse in powerful prayers to the Sacred Heart along with meaningful insights into its symbolism. Uncover and uncover many messages, including the rarely seen Sacred Heart Promises which is far more than just the 12 popular Promises that everyone knows about. Ren...

In Dark Night of the Soul, Saint John of the Cross presents for us a portrait painted from his own experience of one who advances successfully through the struggles of the spiritual life. The dark night that St John describes is not abandonment by God but special consideration from Him for those who desire to purify and perfect their souls. With a soul purified from earthly attachments, we can advance through the much quoted but oft misunderstood dark night of the souls into unity with God. B...

Here's an unabashedly Catholic history that documents scores of sustained and unprecedented assaults on our Catholic Faith these past five centuries and delineates our Church's brave response to each one. For five hundred years, from Luther to Marx, through Darwin, Hitler, and Rousseau, wave after wave of cynical anti-Catholic men and movements have wrought havoc even worse than that of Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan, leaving our once noble Christendom a ruined city, devastated politically a...

Between 1594 and 1598, a preacher named Francois converted 72,000 Protestants to the Catholic Faith. These are his words. One of the most remarkable and well-documented events in Catholic history began when a young priest, St. Francis de Sales, volunteered to re-evangelize the Calvinists of the Chablais. Finding his preaching forcefully rejected, St. Francis de Sales shrewdly switched tactics and began a written apologetics campaign, posting pamphlets on walls and slipping them beneath doors ...

Were the Middle Ages dark for science? Did the pope say Darwin was right? From the Big Bang to Galileo, from the origins of life on Earth to the existence of life on other planets, The Catholic Church and Science clears away the fog of falsehood and misunderstanding to reveal a faith whose doctrines do not contradict the facts of science, but harmonize with them and a universe whose uncanny order and precision point not to chance assemblage by random forces, but to the purpose-built design of...

The Canons and Decrees of the Council of Trent is an essential book for any Catholic who wishes to deepen their understanding and knowledge of the Church. Spanning over 25 years, this monumental document was one of the most influential councils in Catholic Church history, setting out definitive teachings and doctrines on many major issues.This newly released edition features Fr. John Hammond Schroeder's authoritative translation of all the pronouncements within the Council. It provides a thor...

The Book of Destiny by Fr. Herman B. Kramer is a groundbreaking work of analysis on the Apocalypse. It delves deep into unpacking the secret nuances, prophecies, and language of the New Testament’s most enigmatic book. This book provides clear and comprehensive insights into the symbols, messages, and meanings imbued in Scripture. Proving the Apocalypse to be a prophetic history of the Catholic Church—this unique work covers each chapter & verse to provide an easy-to-follow narrative that...

In "The Blessed Eucharist," Father Michael Mueller describes how Christ's love for us moved Him to create this most beautiful Sacrament. He explains why Our Lord veils Himself in the appearance of bread - a garment so humble He is little known, little loved even neglected and insulted. Fr. Mueller helps the reader discover what a treasure the Sacrament is, sharing countless compelling accounts of miracles involving the Eucharist, quotations from Scripture and the Saints reflecting the virtues...

Explore the extraordinary life of a beloved and devoted saint in The Autobiography of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, an unforgettable and inspiring work by venerated spiritual author Veronica Brandewey. This intimate book offers rare insights into the life and teachings of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the French Visitation nun to whom Our Lord gave the Sacred Heart revelations. Containing transcripts from her dictations, words from Our Lord Himself, and details on how she sought out suffering for...

Here is a special two-in-one book that is both by G.K. Chesterton and about Chesterton. This volume offers an irresistible opportunity to see who this remarkable man really was. Chesterton was one of the most stimulating and well-loved writers of the 20th century. His 100 books, and hundreds of essays and columns on a great variety of themes have made G.K. Chesterton the most widely quoted writers of modern times. Here is Chesterton in his own words, in a book he preferred not to write, but d...

The spiritual journey of many is often marred by prayers that lack the substance and power our souls crave. But don’t despair — The Art of Praying brings light to this age-old problem, offering readers practical strategies for improving their experience with prayer today. Written from the perspective of an experienced teacher, these pages provide an opportunity to learn more about praying with a mature soul. As readers work through the comprehensive guide in The Art of Praying, they'll gain g...

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...

The Agony of Jesus by St. Padre Pio is a true spiritual treasure. This captivating booklet brings readers closer to the heart of Jesus' last night on earth. St. Padre Pio's words provide a deeply insightful meditation not readily found elsewhere. His style is beautiful and descriptive, engaging readers in unique ways and delivering an intimate glimpse of what must have been taking place during this crucial moment in history. Included as well are many pictures of St. Padre Pio throughout his m...

Here are the saints and sinners, popes and kings that God used to shape his Church and change the world. You ll meet Clovis and Charlemagne, Luther and Pope Leo, Suleiman and St. Francis, the Arians, the Franks, the Huguenots, and others whose sins or sacrifices altered the course of history. Here, too, are the wars and plagues, the ideas and institutions -- and, yes, the miracles that gave birth to our Christian civilization and often threatened to doom it. Experience the battles of Tours an...

This collection of testimonies by people who’ve found new life in the Catholic Church is one of the most potent weapons for the Faith ever crafted! These authors don’t just tell their stories — they also give you an insider’s view of the fatal weaknesses in the creeds and belief systems that beckon unwary Catholics every day: Fundamentalism, New Age paganism, Mormonism, materialistic hedonism, and many others. You’ll discover why these converts forsook beliefs cherished by their families and ...

Stories about Purgatory is an invaluable resource to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory. Written by a renowned spiritual director, this book presents the truth about this realm in an accessible way, helping readers gain greater insight into their own spiritual lives.The book starts by confirming the existence of Purgatory -- something that has been debated for centuries. We are then introduced to its melancholic beauty: the souls ensnared there endur...

St. Thomas Aquinas - For Chesterton, Thomas Aquinas is a man of mystery, who though born into a noble Neapolitan family chose the life of a mendicant friar. Shy and lumbering, his classmates dubbed him "the Dumb Ox". However he was to lead a revolution in Christian thought. Chesterton's portrayal will engage, enlighten and sometimes confound. His seminal sketch of the life and thought of this great man is as relevant today as when it was first published in 1933. ...... St Francis of Assisi - ...

At a time when reform was desperately needed, St. Teresa of Avila stepped up and worked surrounded by challenges to go beyond the conventions of her era. From her birth in 1515 Spain to her canonization 40 years after her death in 1582, St. Teresa of Avila had an almost unprecedented impact on the Church and its followers. This short biography reveals the life of one of history’s most important figures, and is essential reading for those who want to learn more about this remarkable saint. The...