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St. Rose of Lima (1586-1617), Patroness of the Americas, is the first canonized saint of the New World. She was the tenth of thirteen children, and her mother experienced no pain at her birth. Though exquisitely beautiful (hence her nickname, Rose), she refused to marry, and while helping support her family by needlework and growing flowers, she practiced heroic charity and lived as a Dominican Tertiary in her parents' home. Rose tenderly cared for the sick, even those with repulsive wounds, ...

Saint Philomena: Powerful with God is a special book that provides insight and information on the life of an incredible saint. This extraordinary woman was known as the early Roman virgin-martyr and had her bones discovered in 1802, immediately beginning to answer prayers across a wide range of favors and miracles. Becoming one of only few saints to be raised to their position solely because of their powerful intercession, Saint Philomena continues to offer aid and comfort from Heaven to thos...

Introduce your children to the inspirational story of St. Paul with the new book, St. Paul the Apostle! This engaging narrative is perfect for children aged ten and up, and offers an eye-opening account of one man’s brave mission to spread the Gospel to heathen nations in spite of many dangers. Through gripping storytelling and vivid illustrations, youngsters can learn how a pioneering spirit can move mountains and weather any storm.St. Paul the Apostle shows that no obstacle is too great whe...

St. Michael and the Angels is a beautiful and inspiring book telling all about the angels. Filled with stories from the lives and writing of the saints, it tells of the role which the good angels play in the divine economy of saving souls. Led by St. Michael, the Prince of the heavenly host, the angels act as our guardians, serve as messengers from God to us and from us to God, surround the altar during Mass, and bear the graces of the Mass like incense to the altar of God on high. Here is ex...

St. Maximilian Kolbe is an undeniable hero who, in true Knight of the Immaculata form, gave up his life for another. The legacy he left behind and the courage he showed should be celebrated and studied by all. That's why this new book - 'St. Maximilian Kolbe: Knight of the Immaculata' - is the perfect tool to learn more about the impressive accomplishments of this inspiring Saint.This stunning work not only paints a vivid portrait of St. Maximilian's life before WWII, but it captures his jour...

The beautiful, true story of the 12-year-old girl who in 1902 died a martyr to preserve her purity. Describes her virtuous life, poverty, holiness, valiant resistance, heroic and lingering death, conversion of her murderer and canonization in 1950 with her mother, her murderer and over 500,000 present. This is the famous, popular, classic biography! This is a good book to read to children, so they have someone worthwhile to imitate. By having Maria put before them as a model, they will learn ...

St. Joseph, Fatima and Fatherhood is a must-have for Catholics seeking to deepen their devotion to St. Joseph. This handy booklet provides reflections on the Miracle of the Sun, which took place on October 13, 1917. St. Joseph appeared before the sun began to spin and dance in the sky, holding the Child Jesus and blessing the world. The author draws profound, sobering conclusions from this event, highlighting the importance of devotion to St. Joseph in our apostate age. This is a must-read fo...

St. Francis Solano: A Captivating Story of Adventure! Parents and children alike will be captivated by the incredible stories of St. Francis Solano, the amazing 16th-century Jesuit saint. From his unparalleled ability to convert thousands of slaves on a sinking ship with just one sermon to his own selfless acts of healing the sick and lost, even finding a spring in the desert, this enthralling book is sure to entertain and inspire children 10 and up. With detailed illustrations, captivating n...

St. Francis of Assisi and the Conversion of the Muslims is an invaluable book detailing a crucial episode in church history. The story follows St. Francis’ journey to convert the Sultan of Egypt to Christianity and illustrates his conviction to adhere to true ecumenism. This captivating narrative takes readers on a spiritual adventure, discussing St. Francis’ life, stigmata, Franciscans, St. Clare, and his views on the Crusades along the way. This important book provides valuable insight into...

St. Dominic is an inspirational story of a man who achieved great things with faith and determination. The incredible story is designed to help children ages 10 and up understand why St. Dominic is regarded as one of the most influential figures in Christian history. This delightful book contains detailed descriptions of events in his life, including how he received the Rosary from Our Lady, managed to quell the Albigensian Heresy and even raise the dead. Documenting his triumphs over all tha...

St. Bernard of Clairvaux is a must-read book that follows the extraordinary life of Abbot, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church (1091-1153). In this exceptionally detailed work, author Theodore Ratisbonne leads readers through a captivating narrative that speaks to Saint Bernard's impressive spiritual and religious accomplishments. Subsequently, St. Bernard remains one of the most influential figures in history as his presence dominated his times and influenced its people in undeniable ways.Fr...

Mary Fabyan Windeatt presents the powerful story of the famous life and miracles of St. Benedict for the Vision Book series of saints for youth. Known as the Father of Western Monasticism, St. Benedict played a major role in the Christinization and civilization of post-Roman Europe in the sixth century.Having lived in an era of great immorality and vice, Benedict founded an order for monks whose strong life of prayer and work helped convert the godless society around them. It tells how his Be...

St. Alphonsus Liguori is one of the most awe-inspiring figures in the Catholic Church. His 111 books, more than any other author in history, have deeply enriched Catholic thought for centuries and still serve as a source of wisdom and inspiration for modern believers. St. Alphonsus was not just a prolific writer – he was also a bishop, confessor, founder of the Redemptorists, and Doctor of the Church.His life was marked by incredible achievements and even miracles that could only be attribute...

Nearly a century ago, the Trappist monk Jean-Baptiste Chautard sat in the silence of his cell and wrote this classic book, showing us how to live in the noise and bustle of the world and to win more souls for Christ. Praised by Pope St. Pius X, Pope Benedict XV, and by many cardinals and bishops, Spiritual Handbook for Catholic Evangelists was an instant hit when it was first published in 1912, and has since been read with gratitude by hundreds of thousands of busy parents, teachers, preacher...

Jennifer Fulwiler told herself she was happy. Why wouldn't she be? She made good money as a programmer at a hot tech start-up, had just married a guy with a stack of Ivy League degrees, and lived in a twenty-first-floor condo where she could sip sauvignon blanc while watching the sun set behind the hills of Austin. Raised in a happy, atheist home, Jennifer had the freedom to think for herself and play by her own rules. Yet a creeping darkness followed her all of her life. Finally, one winter ...

The seven deadly sins are generals leading a vast and deadly army. The soldiers are a variety of sins and misdeeds, and the capital sins are the officers who sent them on their nefarious tasks. With the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas as his guide, best-selling author Kevin Vost tackles the deadly sins one-by-one, showing how they take root in our soul and give birth to offspring other sinful thoughts and deeds that help it reach its sinful goals. You'll learn how they attacks us, and how they...

Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence is a book that offers readers an exceptional store of Catholic wisdom. It imparts profound insights and guidance on how to attain spiritual sanctity. Within the pages of this great classic, you'll find renowned teaching on surrendering our wills to God's will. This book goes beyond spiritual or ecclesiastical advice, showing us how we can become holy as we engage in our common daily activities - as long as we do them with perfection and love for God. Usin...

Mary has made herself all to all, and opens her merciful heart to all, that all may receive of her fullness; the sick, health; those in affliction, comfort; the sinner, pardon; and God, glory. St. Bernard (1090 1153) See How She Loves Us: 50 Approved Apparitions of Our Lady is an amazing collection of apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary from best-selling TAN author Joan Carroll Cruz. Ranging across twenty-three countries and two millennia the visions chronicled here show Mary s deep lo...

You don't have to become a biblical scholar or a theologian to be an effective spokesman for the Catholic Faith. In fact, even though you don't know all the answers and can't explain every aspect of the Faith, you can begin winning souls to the Church right now . . . using prayer, friendship, and common sense. It sounds almost too good to be true, but in Search and Rescue Patrick Madrid explains why these are among the most effective, time-tested methods for bringing family and friends into o...

Written with faith and respect, Saints Who Raised the Dead presents stories from the incredible and influential lives of Catholic saints throughout history. Immerse yourself in these miraculous accounts of the moment when death was overcome and the much-loved, faithful servants of God were brought back to life. Through unique glimpses into Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory through temporarily dead persons' eyes – as described by these saints – this book provides insight into detailed theological pe...

In this intriguing new book, bestselling author Joan Carroll Cruz presents 76 mini-biographies highlighting saintly Catholics who faced intense, long-term suffering and disability with sweetness, peace and love for Jesus Christ. These stories show the triumph of God s grace where the world finds only ugliness and approaching death. They describe some lives so recent that the saint s family members are still living today, with many causes for canonization being currently active in Rome. Includ...

Whatever you're struggling with, you're not alone: there's a saint who is not only praying for you before the throne of God, but who went through the same thing you're going through. In Saintly Solutions, Fr. Joseph Esper introduces you to over 350 saints who suffered in ways that you and I suffer every day, and who will bring you, too, to peace! Fr. Esper considers over forty of life's common problems, showing how saints overcame these challenges and difficulties, and even grew holier as the...

Saint Monica: Model of Christian Mothers is a hard-hitting book that celebrates one woman's faith and the incredible legacy she left behind. It tells the gripping story of St. Monica, an extraordinary woman who devotedly prayed for her son Augustine's conversion to Christianity, even as he struggled against her wishes for years. Against all odds and in the face of many challenges, she successfully pushed through and finally achieved exceptional success—converting not only Augustine, but also ...

This volume in the Vision Books series of saints for youth combines a world famous Catholic novelist, Louis de Wohl, with one of the most thrilling and dramatic saint's lives in history, St. Joan of Arc. De Wohl uses his famed narrative skill to tell young people about the brave teenage French girl who had visions and led armies in battle, but also about how her entire life testifies to the amazing power of God's grace. It's all here: how Joan, a humble maiden in an insignificant town, was to...

Over three hundred years ago, many Frenchmen came to the unknown forests along the St. Lawrence River. Most of them came in search of furs and wealth. But there were some--a handful of Jesuit missionaries--who came not to get, but to give. They wished to give the savage Indians the knowledge of God and of His love for them. One of these missionaries was Isaac Jogues, martyr and Saint. This is the story of his dangerous and difficult life among the Indian tribes in their tree-dark country--of ...

This Vision book for youth 9 - 15 years old tells the exciting, dramatic story of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the order he founded, the Society of Jesus. As a young man, Ignatius had dreams of an adventurous life as a soldier. His dreams, however, did not come true the way he had hoped. Seriously wounded in battle, the soldier Ignatius had a profound conversion to Christ during his period of healing and recovery. He abandoned a promising career in the military and dedicated the rest of his lif...

Set against the colorful background of power struggles in imperial Rome and battling Roman legions, this is the exciting story of St. Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine, who found the Cross of Christ in Jerusalem. This book for young people paints a vivid portrait of a remarkable woman who overcame every obstacle with faith, hope, perseverance... and a healthy dose of ambition. In this 29th book in the acclaimed Vision Books series for youth, Louis de Wohl, known for his masterful stor...

This is the inspiring story of a newly canonized contemporary woman. Gianna Molla (1923-1962) risked her life in order to save her unborn child. Diagnosed with uterine tumors during her fourth pregnancy, she refused a hysterectomy that would have aborted the child, and opted for a riskier surgery in an attempt to save the baby. Herself a medical doctor, Molla did give birth to the child, but succumbed to an infection. An Italian woman who loved skiing, playing piano, attending concerts at the...

Saint Dominic and the Rosary is an engaging book about the life of a saint who devoted his efforts to feeding the poor, ransoming prisoners, and fearlessly preaching in marketplaces. For readers looking to explore St. Dominic's life more deeply, this book provides a unique look into his inspiring adventures as a young man. A comprehensive account of St. Dominic's journey from poverty to sainthood, this book offers an insightful overview of his accomplishments: selling books to feed the poor, ...

Saint Anthony and the Christ Child, written by Helen Walker Homan, is a delightful book which chronicles the life of the beloved saint from Padua. Written for young readers, it offers fascinating insight into an important period of time. The book includes a variety of engaging details about Saint Anthony's life and accomplishments, including his visit to Morocco, shipwreck experiences, meeting with Saint Francis in Assisi and powerful preaching skills. In addition, there are stories about the...

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...

The well-known and very popular Catholic couple, Scott and Kimberly Hahn, have been constantly travelling and speaking all over North America for the last few years about their conversion to the Catholic Church. Now these two outstanding Catholic apologists tell in their own words about the incredible spiritual journey that led them to embrace Catholicism. Scott Hahn was a Presbyterian minister, the top student in his seminary class, a brilliant Scripture scholar, and militantly anti-Catholic...

Many claim that Catholic Social Teaching implies the existence of a vast welfare state. In these pages, Anthony Esolen pulls back the curtain on these false philosophers, showing how they've undermined the authentic social teachings of the Church in order to neutralize the biggest threat to their plans for secularization the Catholic Church. With the voluminous writings of Pope Leo XIII as his guide, Esolen explains that Catholic Social Teaching isn't focused exclusively on serving the poor. ...

From the scores of beautiful and thrilling tales in the Bible, celebrated British author Amy Steedman has collected three dozen that are sure to delight young children. With the confidence of a master storyteller practiced in holding the attention of even the most restless child, she weaves tales of Noah and Moses, Solomon and David, and Daniel in the lion's den. She leads young listeners to marvel at prophesies of the coming Savior, to be charmed by the gentle goodness of His boyhood, and be...

Rapunzel Let Down: A Fairy Tale Retold is an imaginative modern retelling of the classic tale set in summertime New England. This captivating novel follows the daring son of a conservative senator, who finds himself in a secretive relationship with the isolated daughter of a reclusive scientist. The book is both engaging and timely, delving into the crossroads between secrets and romance, risk-taking and consequence, tradition and freedom. Rapunzel Let Down: A Fairy Tale Retold has something ...

Life can be unpredictable, and death is certain; it is an inevitability of life. Preparation for Death is a powerful book that focuses on our mortality and how to prepare accordingly. This popular abridgment follows the original work without losing any of its punch and leads readers on a journey toward exploring life’s finality. The book details topics such as: the certainty of death, the uncertainty of its timing, death for sinners, negligent Christians, and just people, how different those ...

Do you find yourself longing for something more spiritual in your life? Prayers and Heavenly Promises is a unique prayerbook that offers powerful, devotional prayers and promises from Our Lord and Our Lady to various famous saints. Filled with inspiring illustrations, this book will speak directly to your heart as you reflect on the serenity of prayerful faith.Prayers and Heavenly Promises is a guide full of meaningful content designed to enrich your spiritual journey. Within its pages, you’l...