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Discover the incredible spiritual teachings of St. Augustine, one of Christianity's most esteemed saints, in this classic book. Exploring a wide range of subjects from God's nature to prayer requests and meditations, St. Augustine Answers 101 Questions on Prayer is essential reading for anyone seeking to delve deeper into the mysteries of faith.Featuring translations from over 200 works, this book offers practical advice for living a virtuous life and deepening your relationship with God. Wit...

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. 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...

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...

Learned and filled with holiness, he not only organized the constitutions, and established the Salve Regina after compline but was instrumental guiding the work of others to establish the Dominican Liturgy.Though master-general of the order, Bl. Jordan's humility prevented him from attributing himself as a director of any human authority. He was not and did not wish to be anything but a docile instrument of grace. As a director of conscience in his breadth and delicacy, Jordan had the Catholi...

A Catholic Guide to Finding Mental and Emotional Well-Being Winner of a first-place award in the healing and self-help category from the Catholic Media Association and a third-place award in general interest from the Association of Catholic Publishers. Are you or someone you love struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or other mental health concerns? Tommy Tighe, a licensed marriage and family therapist, wants to help you take steps toward reaching and maintaining mental and emotional we...

“Today bring to Me all mankind, especially all sinners, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy.” — Jesus to St. Faustina Throughout her Diary, St. Faustina speaks of Jesus' call for the conversion of souls. Through prayer and sacrifice, the Lord calls us all to strive for our own conversion, and for the conversion of the whole world. Are you looking for a way to draw your friend or family member back to faith in God? Look no further: St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Conversion of Sinners i...

In this brilliant reflection on the poor friar of Assisi, G.K. Chesterton unfolds the life and times of St. Francis, from his conversion as a young man to his receiving of the Stigmata at the end of his life. While many modern biographers stumble in their effort to grasp the essence of the saint, Chesterton shows that Francis' entire life, his prayer, his poverty, his asceticism, his love of creation, and all his eccentricities, flowed from his profound love for Christ and all men. In Chester...

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. 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...

The St Gregory's Prayer Book is a beautifully produced leatherette prayer book compiled by the Ordinariates established by Pope Benedict XVI and drawing on the riches of the Anglican liturgical heritage and the exquisite Cranmerian language of the Book of Common Prayer to further enrich the panoply of Catholic liturgy and devotion. The text includes ancient English collects, introits and hymns available together for the first time for the whole Church as approved examples of Catholic liturgy....

Meet a Doctor of the Church whose wisdom on health and nutrition will aid you in everything from better digestion and sleep to improved mood, memory, and pain relief. Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was a mystic and scholar who chronicled more than six hundred pages of visions, wrote cantatas, and even devised her own language. She authored The Book of Divine Works, Causes and Cures, and Scivias and corresponded with the greatest intellectuals, theologians, and royals of her time.As a pioneer...

The epistles of St. Ignatius are presented here in their entirety, offering valuable historical insight through an accessible English translation. St. Ignatius of Antioch, one of the earliest and most significant Christian leaders, became Bishop of Antioch around 67 A.D. During his ministry, he wrote several letters to Christian communities and individuals, many of which survive as some of the earliest Christian texts. Known for his extensive travels and missionary zeal, Ignatius also gave us...

Given the choice between the secular fundamentalism of public schools and the watered-down bashful Catholicism of today's parochial schools, it's no surprise that more families are turning to alternative means for educating their children in the Faith. However, neither the government nor Catholic archdioceses are willing to cede their control over education, and thus have implemented their own measures to prevent families from taking the matter into their own hands. St. Joe's is a real-life s...

One of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries is the Book of Revelation. The faithful have tried to decode the meaning of the Apocalypse for centuries. Finally, here is the accessible book you need to assist you in reflecting upon the epic battle it contains and its reverberations. The prophecies of St. John the Evangelist brought dire warnings not just to the pagan culture and lukewarm faithful of his time, but also exhort our blasphemous society and apathetic believers today. Learn about e...

Discover one of the most comprehensive and authoritative Church histories available today with St. Joseph Church History. Written by esteemed author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, SVD, this educational resource details the major events in the Catholic Church in a clear and compelling way that is easy to understand for the modern reader. Charting its divine origin throughout the ages, St. Joseph Church History comes equipped with evidence-backed summaries, large typeface, informative tables and ins...

This comprehensive large-type Saint Joseph Daily and Sunday Missal Complete Gift Box 3-Volume Set is all any Catholic will ever need to participate fully in every Mass of the year. This set offers three essential large-type volumes in an attractive and sturdy gold-embossed two-tone Burgundy imitation leather case, including the Weekday Missal (Vols. I and II) and the complete and permanent one-volume Sunday Missal (Cycles A, B, and C). Easy to use because each large-type book follows the litu...

St. Joseph Daily and Sunday Missals: Complete Gift Box 3-Volume Set This comprehensive Saint Joseph Daily and Sunday Missal Complete Gift Box 3-Volume Set is all any Catholic will ever need to participate fully in every Mass of the year. This set offers three essential volumes in an attractive and sturdy gold-embossed black imitation leather case, including the Weekday Missal (Vols. I and II) and the complete and permanent one-volume Sunday Missal (Cycles A, B, and C). Easy to use because eac...

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...

Discover the lost tale of St. Jude Thaddeus with this inspiring booklet, St. Jude Thaddeus: Helper in Desperate Cases. Revealing all that is known about this obscure figure in the Bible, it tells of the esteemed life and remarkable works of the apostle, cousin of Our Lord and martyr with St. Simon in Persia.The book begins by exploring the influential life and examples left behind by St. Jude such as his power over 2 magicians, his conversion of thousands to follow Christianity - including Ki...

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. 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...

St. Maximus the Confessor (c. 580–662), saint and martyr, might well be called the Saint of Synthesis. His thought, no less than his geographical wanderings, place him between Rome and Byzantium, between the theologies of East and West, and between the early Middle Ages and the ancient Church, whose representatives and traditions (which during his day had suffered much at the hands of imperial and ecclesial censure) he salvaged and brought back to the attention of his contemporaries. In this,...

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...

This booklet includes Prayers to St. Michael. From the Old Testament times until today, St. Michael the Archangel has always powerfully defended and assisted God's people on earth. Based on Scripture, Church history and saintly traditions, this book explains St. Michael's name, his rank among the Angels, his victory over Satan, his role among the Israelites, his role as Guardian Angel of the Catholic Church, as defender of souls, Heavenly Physician, helper in battle, advocate of the dying, co...

"Many of us give up on prayer when we don't get the answer we want WHEN we want it." For nearly two decades, Saint Monica prayed for her wayward son. Years and years of prayers, seemingly unanswered. Countless tears shed with no relief. Yet she would not give up. That very act of persistent prayer blessed the entire Church, for we have all benefitted from the conversion of her son, Augustine, who became one of the most revered saints of all time. Parents of any age or at any stage can cultiva...

Tom desperately tries to battle his doubts and fears about death, abandonment, and loneliness while struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, acute anxiety, and crippling depression. He writes prose and poetry in his journal as an attempt to cope. And he tries, unsuccessfully, to keep this internal conflict from becoming known to his family and friends by trying to keep up appearances. But the tiny thread keeping his hope alive inevitably snaps. And he becomes in desperate turmoil. Imagi...

Leaving no stone unturned, this authoritative book offers fresh perspectives on the life, times, and zealous ministry of St. Paul. Historian and professor Rev. Waldemar Chrostowski provides the chronology of the luminary apostle's life in fascinating detail, from his transformation at Damascus to his numerous escapes from mortal danger that rivaled those of an action-film hero. But these stories of persecutions, trials, sentencings, tumultuous missionary journeys, and encounters with remarkab...

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...

Here is the book that will help you climb St. Paul's "eight steps," to attain happiness, holiness, and Heaven. Best selling author Kevin Vost breaks open St. Paul's life and spirituality through the lens of St. Thomas Aquinas as well as other saintly and noble men and women. You will see how human knowledge (e.g. science and philosophy) point to the truth of the Divine and how the virtues St. Paul proposes in his letter to the Philippians lead to abiding joy. In this gem of a book, Dr. Kevin ...

Next to the period of Our Lord's earthly life, the apostolic age that followed was--and is--the richest and most revealing for Christians. It was then that the blueprint for living the Gospels was drawn. Yet, for Catholics of the past two generations, the indispensable fruits of the Patristic Era have been all but memory holed, and the Church and broader society have suffered for it. As a remedy, Sophia Press has brought back Abbe Constant Fouard's intimate and ingenious account of the early ...

Introducing St. Raphael, the book allowing you to benefit from all that the great Archangel has to offer! This powerful and informative book will give you access to all kinds of prayerful protection. Tapping into the Scriptural background and famous prayers of the heavenly helper known as the Patron of Healing, Happy Meetings, Marriage, Joy, and Travel gives you an empowering advantage. With St. Raphael at your side, all things seem possible! St. Raphael is part of a select group referred to ...

One of the most popular Saints in the Church for centuries, St. Rita is known as the "Saint of the Impossible" because of her amazing answers to prayers, as well as the remarkable events of her own life. Desirous of being a nun, she instead obeyed her parents and married. Her husband was cruel, and caused her much suffering, to which she responded with love and prayers and eventually converted him. After the death of her husband and two sons, Rita was able to enter a convent, where she devote...

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, ...

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...

Acclaimed as the best book ever written on St. Thomas, this outstanding profile introduces one of Christianity's most important and influential thinkers. G. K. Chesterton chronicles the saint's life, focusing on the man and the events that shaped him, rather than on theology. In a concise, witty, and eminently readable narrative, he illustrates the relevance of St. Thomas' achievements to modern readers. Born into an aristocratic family, Thomas rejected a life of privilege to join a new order...

In the struggle to find the touchstone between faith and reason, modern psychology is often a very problematic area for Catholics. Why? Because post-Freudian psychology is based on a mistaken idea that moral laws lead to neurosis. It argues that we must be freed from morality in order to become psychologically whole. In this powerful and assuring book, Fr. Brian Mullady examines the nature of a healthy Christian emotional life, and ultimately provides the Catholic answer to the problematic th...

St. Thomas More, by E.E. Reynolds, is a complete life of the saint based on primary source accounts, state papers and contemporary registers. Reynolds leaves no written source uncovered in drawing together for us the man who became one of the most famous men not only in England, but even in Europe, who gave his life for the rights of the Church over the tyranny of the state. Reynolds traces More's life and environs, as well as More's writings and poetry, to bring out the man and the hour in w...

Book 4 in the West Brothers contemporary Christian young adult fiction series. When the path is not clear... When temptation is near... When God speaks in a whisper you can barely hear... Ever since that life-changing night in the canyon, Jarret has felt the presence of the Lord in his soul. Now that presence is fading. Is it his fault? How will he remain faithful without it when he still struggles against the same temptations? Questioning whether he has a true calling, Keefe reads everything...

With wit and wisdom, Dr. Ray Guarendi gives parents the tools they need not only to navigate the teen years but also to enjoy them. Teens are "full of life, enthusiasm, energy, and laughter," Dr. Ray asserts, in defiance of a culture that conditions us to expect a far gloomier reality. Too often, the world tells parents to be content with mediocrity instead of the prospect of raising respectful and responsible children with strong character. In a lively question-and-answer format, Dr. Ray unp...