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In 1783, the Peace of Paris famously concluded the American Revolution. However, the Revolution could have come to an end through the Peace of Vienna a year earlier had diplomats from the Habsburg realms--the largest continental European power--succeeded in their attempts to convene a Congress of Vienna in 1782. Bringing together materials from American, Austrian, Belgian, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, and Italian archives, Jonathan Singerton reconstructs the full sweep of relation...

The Avengers of the King, by Jean Drault, tells the story of a group of royalists who are determined to undo the French Revolution. After their attempt to rescue King Louis XVI from execution fails, they set out to avenge his death. However, with the Reign of Terror intensifying, their quest may not be successful. Drault's novel is inspired by real persons and events, and it is a tour de force of royalist intrigue, heroic self-sacrifice, and bold counter-revolutionary vengeance. The character...

What Exorcists See & What We Should Know This book draws upon the great wisdom of some of the leading exorcists in the Church, including Fr. Chad Ripperger, Fr. Gabriele Amorth, Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea, Fr. Gary Thomas, among others, presenting it in an approachable and engaging way that conveys critical insights into spiritual warfare to modern audiences. These experts draw on teachings from various sources, including sacred traditions of our Faith, teachings from Church Fathers and Doct...

Finding the Eternal in the Everyday A home is so much more than just a roof over our heads. It's a place where we can feel safe and loved, a place to raise our families and create memories. But too often, our homes are places of stress and turmoil, places that don't reflect our deepest desires or values.Theology of Home is a book that seeks to change all that. Written by two wives and mothers, it's a simple guide to help reorient all of us toward our true home, allowing us to think purposeful...

The Spiritual Art of Homemaking Theology of Home II is a groundbreaking book that shines new light on the role of a homemaker. Carrie Gress and Noelle Mering present an honest and fearless understanding of the modern world, and how the deepest truths of the Faith can be applied to homemaking.The book tackles the often-misguided notion that homemaking is unfulfilling or oppressive, and offers a new perspective on the domestic arts. Rather than looking to the 1950s for inspiration, Gress and Me...

Bearing False Witness is an eye-opening exploration of historical falsehoods, challenging long-held beliefs about the Catholic Church. Written by renowned historian Rodney Stark, this groundbreaking book delves deep into the facts to reveal a very different version of history than what was previously taught in textbooks and respected intellectual circles. With its compelling narrative style, Stark sheds light on the often maligned but crucial role that faith has played in world events over th...

A Catholic Vision of Angelic Reality The Other World We Live In is more than just a book. It is an exercise in broadening your perspective and understanding the angelic realm with which we share our world. In its pages, readers will better understand how the cosmic, human, and angelic aspects of life truly interact. Saint Thomas Aquinas said that our place as human beings within this system is one of a ‘marvelous connection’ connecting the material and spiritual worlds. With The Other World ...

The Breviary of Fire is a powerful tome of wisdom. It chronicles the deep friendship between two devoted women—the mystic Mectilde and grand lady Marie. Through an extensive exchange of letters, which took place over twelve years, they explored the multifaceted intricacies of mysticism and psychology in depth. This fascinating record was eventually compiled by Marie de Châteauvieux into a single volume now known as The Breviary of Fire.This classic book is set apart by its ability to deliver ...

Dante Alighieri's masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is a timeless epic rooted in the history and culture of the early Italian Renaissance. Now available in a sparkling new translation, The Divine Comedy Volume 1: Inferno captures all the power and meaning of Dante's original work. This comprehensive edition features Mark Musa's celebrated translation into blank verse that perfectly preserves Dante's simple and natural style, allowing readers to fully appreciate the richness of this classic poem...

Are you looking to gain an insightful look into today’s current political climate? If so, Why Liberalism Failed, by Patrick Deneen, is an ideal book to read. This powerful and persuasive argument takes us on a journey through the three major twentieth-century ideologies: fascism, communism, and liberalism. With only liberalism left standing in our modern day and age, Deneen provides brilliant insight into this ideology and why it can be seen to stand on contradictory foundations. For example,...

Liberalism: A Critique of Its Basic Principles and Various Forms is the first book of its kind to provide a comprehensive and thorough exploration of liberalism. For decades, modernity has seen the influence of this ideology, but it hasn’t been without its fair share of criticism along the way. Seminars, debates, publications- we take stock of those who criticize liberalism right alongside those who extol its virtues, with no bias or one-sidedness. Cardinal Billot provides a deep look at what...

A Catholic Approach to the Natural World Do you want to deepen your understanding of Catholic teachings about the environment? Then look no further than The Glory of the Cosmos! This book provides both devout Catholics and those who may not necessarily be aware of Church doctrine with a deep exploration into authentic Catholic beliefs. With persuasive arguments from St. Thomas Aquinas, you'll be able to move beyond political issues regarding the environment and get to the heart of timeless te...

A Conversation with Thomas Storck  Exploring deep probing questions, Thomas Storck takes readers through his life in Seeing the World with Catholic Eyes. This book delves deep into this public intellectual’s roots to seek out the determining factors used to shape his life. Temperamentally and politically turbulent events are woven into the journey that shaped this thought leader, allowing them to develop their own brand of Catechism-imbued morality. Storck adds a modern interpretation of Cath...

Discover the life of Benedict of Nursia in a unique and insightful way with Saint Benedict and His Times, written by Ildefonso Schuster, one of the outstanding ecclesiastical scholars of the twentieth century. Piece together the puzzle of one of the most important figures in Church history with this comprehensive look at the times he lived. A millennium and a half have passed since Benedict penned his great Rule that has guided countless God-seeking souls ever since. Dig deep into history, ju...

Salazar and His Work is an indispensable volume that provides an in-depth overview of the life and legacy of one of Portugal's most beloved leaders. António de Oliveira Salazar was a statesman whose strong personal values guided his leadership, making him especially revered among the Portuguese citizens. He was highly intelligent, honest and dedicated to public service, working arduously with deep devotion to ensure a prosperous future for his country. Salazar and His Work is an insightful lo...

Discover the modern relevance of Pope Leo XIII's encyclicals in The Church Speaks to the Modern World by Etienne Gilson. This powerful book presents the papal pronouncements of Leo XIII as arranged and indicated by the pope himself – with each one clearly explained by Gilson's insightful introduction, notes, summarization and study. For individuals of all faiths seeking valuable spiritual instruction and guidance, this unique volume provides insights into topics including social justice, edu...

'To Know Christ Jesus' is a unique edition that perfectly blends the words of acclaimed author Frank Sheed with magnificent illustrations from French artist James Tissot. This book provides an extraordinary account of the life of Christ Jesus, granting readers an intimate look into His obedience, compassion, joy and tears. At 'To Know Christ Jesus', readers are invited to follow in His footsteps as He touched the lives and hearts of those around Him—interacting with Mary and His disciples whi...

Father Augustus Tolton was a faithful servant of the Lord who faced oppression and adversity, but still proclaimed the Good News of Jesus’ love with determination. In this gripping book, popular author and speaker Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers recounts the powerful story of Tolton’s heroic journey from a humble birth in slavery to becoming the first black American priest. Through every obstacle that came his way - untimely death of his father, abject poverty, and even being denied admission from...

Do you have a longing to draw closer to God? Wanting to connect with something greater, Padre Pio, Andre Bessette, and Solanus Casey made the kind of impact that is still talked about today. Through their lowly beginnings and humble hearts, they helped countless people find physical and inner healing through ministries of faith. With unimaginable power, they understood how to step into the heart of God. Now you can experience what it means to be in a state of holiness with God's Doorkeepers. ...

C. Bernard Ruffin's Padre Pio: The True Story is a captivating account of the life of one of the most revered Catholic figures of the 20th century. From his humble beginnings as a Italian farm boy to his years as a beloved spiritual leader, Padre Pio's journey is one of deep faith and miraculous deeds.Ruffin draws on extensive research and interviews with those who knew Padre Pio best to paint a intimate portrait of a man whose intense spirituality and holiness transformed the lives of all wh...

Stronger than Steel: How Thérèse of the Child Jesus spoke to those on the battlefields of World War I is an extraordinary book that illuminates a unique period in history. Drawing on letters written by French soldiers during the war, it captures their personal accounts of how they relied on Thérèse de Lisieux, a Carmelite nun who died in 1897 before war broke out. Through these detailed accounts, readers can gain an incredible insight into the power of her presence and her mysticism. The test...

Explore the vibrant and complex first thousand years of Christian culture with Popes, Emperors, and Elephants: The First Thousand Years of Christian Cult. This carefully researched book is written in an accessible style that adults and children alike can enjoy. Roy Peachey takes you on a journey from Athens to China, from Rome to Ethiopa and through ancient lands like Jerusalem and Iraq. You’ll learn about saints, popes, emperors, sailors —and yes, even the occasional elephant! It’s an eye-op...

Christians and the New Age is a book that confronts the challenges of our changing world, offering a refreshing perspective on humanity, our relationship with God and how it can be embraced in society. Written by Christopher Dawson in 1931, the book analyzes humanism as a dangerous institution and offers an alternative to the Western culture in hope of restoring Medieval beliefs such as The Economy of Grace and The Great Chain of Being. This text provides insight that is essential for readers...

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò on the Church, America, and the World A Voice in the Wilderness: The Major Writings of Archbishop Viganò (2018-2021) is an essential collection of writings from one of the most iconic figures of the twenty-first century. This definitive edition is edited by Brian M. McCall, who has provided explanatory introductions and notes to enhance readers’ understanding and appreciation of Archibishop Viganò’s message. Despite controversies that have surrounded his pronounc...

How to Find the True, Good, and Beautiful in America A Time to Build Anew: How to Find the True, Good, and Beautiful in America is a book that helps readers take inspired action amidst the nation's current crisis. Written by two All-American brothers, this text is full of real, raw examples illustrating how we can live during difficult times. By touching on subjects such as writing beautiful poems, making art, helping the poor, and forming strong families, A Time to Build Anew seeks to provi...

The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ as Described by a Surgeon Dr. Pierre Barbet’s A Doctor at Calvary is essential reading for anyone looking to gain an in-depth understanding of the devastating physical and psychological trauma that Jesus endured during his Crucifixion. With precise detail, Barbet’s book provides a unique exploration of the medical science behind Christ’s Passion, thereby allowing readers to enter into a complex realm of theological inquiry in a captivating and accessible w...

St. John Vianney, the Cure d'Ars, though he was not thought competent to preach or hear confessions, became one of the greatest preachers and confessors of his age.The 19th century was one of optimism for French Catholicism, but, following the horrors of the French Revolution, there was also a feeling of lukewarmness and an approach to the moral life that felt sin could not be all that bad.St. John Vianney, on the other hand, would not suffer to see souls be damned for lukewarmness. His preac...

America is disintegrating. The one Nation under God, indivisible of the Pledge of Allegiance is passing away. In a few decades, that America will be gone forever. In its place will arise a country unrecognizable to our parents. This is the thrust of Pat Buchanan's Suicide of a Superpower, his most controversial and thought-provoking book to date.Buchanan traces the disintegration to three historic changes: America's loss of her cradle faith, Christianity; the moral, social, and cultural colla...

Were World Wars I and II inevitable? Were they necessary wars? Or were they products of calamitous failures of judgment?In this monumental and provocative history, Patrick Buchanan makes the case that, if not for the blunders of British statesmen- Winston Churchill first among them-the horrors of two world wars and the Holocaust might have been avoided and the British Empire might never have collapsed into ruins. Half a century of murderous oppression of scores of millions under the iron boot...

The national bestseller that shocked the nation--The Death of the West is an unflinching look at the increasing decline in Western culture and power.The West is dying. Collapsing birth rates in Europe and the U. S., coupled with population explosions in Africa, Asia and Latin America are set to cause cataclysmic shifts in world power, as unchecked immigration swamps and polarizes every Western society and nation.The Death of the West details how a civilization, culture, and moral order are pa...

Butler’s Lives of the Saints: For Every Day of the Year is an essential book for any Catholic home. This sacred collection covers more than 1,500 years of history and offers detailed biographies of fantastic religious figures from Jesus Christ to modern-day saints. Butler’s compilation is the most revered Catholic book after the Bible, fulfilling a need as demanded by students, priests, laypeople, and even members of royalty throughout centuries.This beautiful book encapsulates hundreds upon ...

Saints for Every Member of Your Family, Every Profession, Every Ailment, Every Emergency, and Even Every AmusementWho would have guessed that there is a patron saint for astronauts, or zookeepers, or the internet? You know that you can pray to St. Blaise to help protect you from a sore throat, but which saint will protect you from a snakebite or from being struck by lightning?With hundreds of listings of patron saints, you'll find heavenly helpers for just about anything and everything.You'll...

How does Saint Christopher keep us safe when we travel? Why is Saint Patrick always depicted with a nest of snakes? How did Cecilia come to be the patron saint of music? These wonders and more are explained in this treasure of a book. The perfect gift for the devout or any religious occasion, this captivating collection recounts the extra-ordinary legends, heartrending stories, joys, and sorrows of the most beloved saints, from the famous to the mysteriously obscure. Beautifully illustrated w...

Challenging today's accepted "wisdom," Catholic scientist Gerard Verschuuren, Ph.D., here demonstrates that the question of whether God exists is not one science can answer. Indeed, that would be like expecting a microscope to reveal the square root of sixteen!Verschuuren begins by explaining the five famous medieval proofs for the existence of God -- based on reason alone -- that have survived despite nearly a thousand years of efforts to refute them. With his wise help, you'll come to see t...

Reflecting Josemaría Escrivá's belief that God can be found in professional and everyday settings, The Way blends passages from sacred Scripture with anecdotes drawn from Escrivá's life and work, snatches of conversation, and selections from his personal letters. The direct, conversational writing style and its deeply felt humanity are among the book's main attractions and beautifully convey the belief that the human is not foreign to the divine and that the fully Christian spiritual attitude...

Very few Catholic writers indeed can touch the minds and hearts of all Catholics-whatever their background -and Fr. Paul O'Sullivan happens to be one of these rare few. In How to Be Happy-How to Be Holy, Fr. O'Sullivan teaches all Christians about prayer: 1) how to pray, 2) how to derive immense benefits from prayer, and 3) how to enjoy the deep consolation of prayer. In the process, he focuses first on the profound meanings of our basic Catholic prayers: The Sign of the Cross, The Our Father...

The Shroud of Turin is celebrated as one of the holiest and most important relics of Christianity, with millions of pilgrims traveling to see the precious cloth in Italy on the rare occasions it has been displayed. Yet despite its enormous global popularity, the Shroud’s authenticity is not without question.To address lingering uncertainties head-on, celebrated Catholic scientist Dr. Gerard Verschuuren explores and synthesizes the various scientific studies conducted on the Shroud —including ...

The Middle Ages witnessed tremendous strides in the development of Western philosophical thought, culminating in the arrival of Aristotelianism, the installation of Scholasticism, and the great triumph of Thomism. Conventional wisdom on the topic, however, often elides an essential element of the Medieval philosophical project: namely, in Étienne Gilson’s powerful phrasing, that it was “crowned by mysticism, [as] numberless living souls were on the watch, seeking an order of ideas and things ...

The classic debate over the existence of God is presented in a way like never before with Does God Exist?: A Socratic Dialogue on the Five Ways of Thomas Aquinas. Written as a series of conversations between Lucy and AJ at a coffee shop, this unique book covers St. Thomas Aquinas's five arguments for the existence of God in everyday language to make it easily accessible to readers. With helpful examples and analogies, Fradd and Delfino's dialogue helps bridge the gap between faith and underst...

Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper A revelatory exploration of the Jewish roots of the Last Supper that seeks to understand exactly what happened at Jesus' final Passover."Clear, profound and practical--you do not want to miss this book."--Dr. Scott Hahn, author of The Lamb's Supper and The Fourth Cup Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist shines fresh light on the Last Supper by looking at it through Jewish eyes. Using his in-depth knowledge of the Bible and ancient Judaism, Dr. B...

Noted Catholic author Vinny Flynn and his daughter Erin have designed what is destined to become a much-loved companion volume for Mass and Adoration. Combining the best of tradition and modernity, this beautiful, deluxe volume will help you enter into the prayers of the Mass more fully and, thus, derive more benefit from not only the Holy Sacrifice, but from your Holy Hours before the Blessed Sacrament, and your personal prayer time as well. This durable book includes: • beautiful versions o...

From May to October, 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared six times to three shepherd children in the tiny village of Fatima, Portugal. What started as a private matter was soon known all over town, throughout the country, and around the world. These apparitions are fascinating, and have gripped the imagination of people all over the world, from simple believers to academic theologians; from skeptics to the curious; from scientists to popes. Fatima: 100 Questions and Answers on the Marian A...

These pages, now collected in one small volume, have been written for the purpose of helping the faithful, ordinary souls, to attain one most important object: active participation in the holy Sacrifice of the Mass; so that, consciously and deliberately, they may offer the sacred Victim, offer themselves and be nourished by receiving the holy Eucharist. In a word: that they may live the blessed Eucharist, the sacrifice and the sacrament, in its entirety, and that by living it they may sanctif...

Those new to Gilson can get a sense of the theme that dominated most of his life’s work in the central essay on the historical significance of Thomism. Those familiar with him will perhaps be surprised by the sympathy with which he treats the more traditional theologians who resisted Aquinas and the Latin Averroists alike. Gilson prolongs his seminal demonstration of Scholastic influence on Descartes’s philosophy by showing that there is also some unfortunate Scholastic influence in what we w...

With Christ is an anthology of writings from Blessed Marmion's outstanding trilogy: Christ, the Life of the Soul; Christ in His Mysteries; and Christ, the Ideal of the Monk; as well as from his letters in Union with God and personal notes on his own spiritual life--focused on the theme of suffering and sharing in the Passion of Our Lord. In the words of his editor, Dom Raymund Thibaut, "It is most important to know how to accept suffering; and surely the supreme work of mercy is that difficul...

Raising children in a Catholic home can be a challenge in today's culture. We and Our Children: How to Make a Catholic Home from Mary Reed Newland offers wise and helpful advice for making your home an environment that encourages holiness and truth for your children. This inspiring guide will help Catholic parents equip their family with the spiritual outlook and sound Catholic habits necessary for lifelong success. This book looks at all facets of raising children to become upstanding Cathol...

Tired of the withered fruits of a devastated vineyard, an increasing number of "postconciliar exiles" are making their way, in a pilgrimage of irrepressible curiosity and improbable delight, to the haven of Catholic Tradition--laboring to recover it piece by piece, word by word, rite by rite, chant by chant, devotion by devotion. Tradition and Sanity brings together a round-table discussion, interviews, and imaginary dialogues exploring the depths and shallows of Catholic liturgy, the lyricis...

One of Tolkien's great appeals to readers is that he offers a world replete with meaning at every level. To read and reread Tolkien is to share his sense of wonder and holiness, to be invited into the presence of a “beauty beyond the circles of the world.” It is to fall in love with a universe that has a beginning and an end, where good and bad are not subjective choices, but objective realities; a created order full of grace, though damaged by sin, in which friendship is the seedbed of the v...