Bestselling Books

Remember when prayer felt peaceful? You'd find a quiet corner, light a candle, and take your time with God. Now, as a mom, life looks a little different. Your prayers might sound more like “Lord, please just get me through dinner!” Between carpools, snack requests, temper tantrums, nonstop Nerf battles—the list goes on—finding time for intentional prayer feels impossible. In Sacred Chaos, Ablaze Families missionary Jennifer Stavinoha invites you to rediscover intimacy with God right where you...

Pray Like a Champion Today takes you inside the heart of Notre Dame football—where faith, tradition, and teamwork collide. Before every game, as the Fighting Irish take a knee shoulder to shoulder praying the Our Father, their chaplain, Fr. Nate Wills, CSC, leads them in a rallying cry: “Our Lady, Queen of Victory!” The thunderous response—“Pray for us!”—echoes through Notre Dame Stadium, setting the tone for more than just the game. Now, Fr. Nate invites you beyond the sidelines for an exclu...

Preparing your child for First Reconciliation can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the sacrament or haven’t been to confession in years. First Reconciliation and Beyond: A Family’s Guide for Learning and Living Forgiveness offers parents the guidance, confidence, and encouragement they need to make this moment a joyful encounter with God’s mercy—for both children and adults alike. Written by Tommy and Katie McGrady, hosts of Family Mass Prep on the Hallow app, this warm...

Praying with the Saints invites you to embark on a spiritual journey through the words and prayers of one hundred beloved saints. Spanning two millennia, this beautifully curated anthology offers encouragement, solace, and inspiration from holy men and women whose lives continue to illuminate the path to God. Through their heartfelt prayers and reflections, you’ll discover a bridge to the divine and a companion for every season of life—times of joy, suffering, and contemplation alike. Prais...

We all face moments when the weight of life feels unbearable. In times of doubt, fear, or hopelessness, finding the right words to pray can seem impossible. Lord, Save Me! offers wisdom, encouragement, and heartfelt prayers to guide you through life’s storms and lead you closer to the peace that only Christ can give. Bestselling author Gary Zimak, known for his practical, faith-filled approach to overcoming anxiety, offers a treasury of 120 original prayers drawn from scripture and grounded i...

With Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s motto Verso l’alto (“To the Heights”) as its inspiration, The Frassati Field Guide challenges you to rise above mediocrity and live your Catholic faith with courage, joy, and action. Are you ready to take your faith to new heights? In this eight-day journey, author and retreat leader Bobby Angel invites you to walk in the footsteps of Pier Giorgio Frassati—a passionate mountain climber, servant to the poor, and fearless witness to Christ. Each day focuses ...

The Recovery Rosary teaches you how to pray and meditate on the mysteries of the Rosary as a source of strength, healing, and renewal for Catholics walking the Twelve Steps of recovery—or accompanying loved ones who are. Designed for individuals or small groups, this devotional unites the rich spiritual tradition of the Rosary with the transformative power of recovery. Each meditation connects the mysteries of Jesus and Mary’s lives with real stories from those overcoming addiction, compulsio...

Are you ready to stop suffering from fear and unworthiness? To heal the pain in your closest relationships? To finally love and be loved as God intended? For more than a decade, “Scripture Evangelista” Sonja Corbitt has helped Catholics encounter the transforming power of God’s Word. In Love Heals, she draws on her years of biblical study and ministry to reveal how the commandment to love God, neighbor, and self (Mark 12:30) holds the key to total healing—emotional, spiritual, and even physic...

When Tara McMullen said “yes” to marrying an Air Force fighter pilot, she knew she was entering a life defined by unpredictability, sacrifice, and separation. Between constant relocations, long deployments, and raising children far from family, military life quickly became more than a job—it was a calling that demanded faith, resilience, and trust in God. In The Homefront Devotional: Navigate Military Life with Courage, Hope, and Faith, McMullen offers heartfelt reflections and spiritual enco...

Opening the Holy Door invites you to step into the heart of the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope—a time marked by renewal, grace, and the rediscovery of faith. With the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica open and pilgrims traveling from every corner of the world, this book offers a spiritual pilgrimage for all who seek deeper understanding of this ancient tradition, whether in Rome or at home. Scripture teacher and veteran Rome guide Joan Watson leads readers panel by panel through the sixte...

Wilderness Within invites you to journey with Sr. Josephine Garrett through the interior wilderness of your heart this Lent, allowing Jesus to heal you with his love and lead you to peace. Drawing on her experience as both a religious sister and a licensed mental health counselor, Sr. Josephine explores the wilderness not as a place of fear or desolation, but as a sacred space of encounter and renewal. She reflects on the belief that Jesus entered the wilderness to rescue us—transforming it i...

Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home is a practical and inspiring guide for Catholic women who want to integrate their faith into every part of their professional and personal lives. Whether you are an entrepreneur, business professional, nonprofit leader, or student, this book will help you navigate work and home with Christ at the center, remembering that our highest calling is to become saints. Drawing on insights from Catholic Women in Business—an online communi...

Intensive Caring: A Practical Handbook for Catholics about Serious Illness and End-of-Life Care is an invaluable guide for navigating the most difficult medical and moral decisions of life with clarity, compassion, and faith. Dr. Natalie King, a palliative care physician, combines medical expertise with deep Catholic conviction to help patients and families face serious illness and end-of-life care without fear or confusion. Drawing on real patient stories, she offers practical tools for unde...

Winner of two 2025 CMA Book Awards from the Catholic Media Association: Front Cover Artwork (Second Place) and Pastoral Ministry Catechetical (Honorable Mention). Festive Faith by Steffani Aquila is a vibrant treasury of more than seventy Catholic traditions from around the world, showing how liturgical living can transform everyday life into a joyful celebration of God’s presence. From St. Nicholas shoes and La Posadas to May Crowning, Simbang Gabi, and Candlemas, Aquila explores customs tha...

Whether we realize it or not, many of our loved ones are quietly struggling—with doubt, guilt, isolation, compulsions, grief, or hopelessness. Yet even with the best intentions, it’s often hard to know how to help beyond offering “thoughts and prayers.” Mission-Ready Friendship provides a clear and practical roadmap for how to love others more intentionally, accompanying them through life’s challenges as true friends in Christ. Jason J. Simon, president of the Evangelical Catholic, knows from...

A Journey through the Catechism: Unveiling the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic Faith is an award-winning and timely resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Catholicism. Recognized as the number-one faith formation book by the Catholic Media Association, it serves as an essential guide for catechumens, catechists, and lifelong learners of the faith. Across dioceses, parishes, and campuses, an increasing number of adults are entering the Church through the OCIA process...

Winner of a 2025 CMA Book Award from the Catholic Media Association: Religious Book Series (Honorable Mention). Born to Do This is a thirty-day personal retreat inspired by the courage and faith of St. Joan of Arc. Six centuries after her birth and one hundred years after her canonization, the Maid of Orléans continues to captivate believers as a model of conviction, obedience, and unwavering trust in God. In this devotional, readers will encounter St. Joan through her own words and the stori...

St. Maximilian Kolbe is one of the most beloved saints of modern times, remembered for his heroic sacrifice at Auschwitz when he offered his life to save another man. Yet behind that act of love stood a lifelong devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom Kolbe called “the Immaculata.” He believed that by consecrating his life entirely to her, his will would be united perfectly to the will of God. In Led by the Immaculata, Joshua Mazrin, a Kolbe devotee and Mariology expert, invites readers to ...

Winner of a 2025 CMA Book Award from the Catholic Media Association: Catholic Social Teaching (First Place). In an age defined by isolation and digital distraction, We Are Only Saved Together offers a timely reminder that true joy and meaning are found in authentic community, shared life, and friendship with the poor. Drawing on the spirit of the Catholic Worker movement, Colin Miller calls readers to rediscover the Gospel’s communal heart and the Church’s tradition of solidarity. While compl...

Is it really possible to find peace during one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year? Catholic author and “recovering worrier” Gary Zimak offers a practical, scripture-based approach to Advent to help you make room for Jesus amid the chaos of modern life. While many Catholics know how to prepare for Lent, Advent often passes by in a blur of holiday activity. We know it should be a season of spiritual preparation, yet the pressures of shopping, social events, and family gathering...

Winner of a 2025 CMA Book Award from the Catholic Media Association: Healing and Self Help (First Place). The wounds we carry from childhood—whether from trauma, neglect, or unmet needs—often remain hidden, yet they continue to affect how we relate to ourselves, others, and God. No matter how much time has passed, our “inner child” remembers. In Befriending Your Inner Child: A Catholic Approach to Inner Healing, licensed marriage and family therapist Brya Hanan offers a gentle and faith-cente...

Winner of a 2025 Excellence in Publishing Award from the Association of Catholic Publishers: General Interest (First Place).Winner of a 2025 CMA Book Award from the Catholic Media Association: Grief and Bereavement (Third Place). Losing a child before or shortly after birth is a heartbreak beyond words. For Catholic parents, this grief is often compounded by deep and difficult questions about faith, the Church, and their identity as parents. Why did God let this happen? Where is my baby now? ...

Winner of a 2025 Excellence in Publishing Award from the Association of Catholic Publishers: Spirituality (Third Place [tie]). Let the Holy Spirit lead you to the Living Water that renews and strengthens faith. When asked about his spiritual gifts of healing, bilocation, prophecy, and the stigmata, Padre Pio once replied, “You know, they are a mystery to me, too.” In that humility lies a key truth: the Holy Spirit works mysteriously in every Christian’s life, bestowing gifts we may not fully ...

Winner of a 2025 Excellence in Publishing Award from the Association of Catholic Publishers: Inspirational (Second Place). Every educator needs encouragement and support when facing the challenges of teaching—whether it’s managing a noisy classroom, handling a tough parent conference, or navigating staff meetings and lesson planning. In A Saint Squad for Teachers, veteran teacher Amy Cattapan introduces forty-five saints ready to accompany and intercede for educators through every season of t...

As life enters a new rhythm in later years, many Catholics find themselves with more time for reflection and spiritual growth. The responsibilities of work, parenting, and daily obligations give way to new opportunities to focus on what truly matters: preparing for eternal life and growing closer to God. In Reaching for Heaven, Michael Amodei, a lifelong Catholic and seasoned editor at Ave Maria Press, offers fourteen practical ways to enrich your faith as you strive for heaven. Blending humo...

Winner of a 2025 Excellence in Publishing Award from the Association of Catholic Publishers: General Prayer (First Place). Modern life moves fast—packed with work, classes, family, sports, and endless social commitments. In the midst of that noise, many still feel restless and disconnected, searching for peace and deeper purpose. In Jesus, Make Me Fully Alive, Fr. Tim Anastos invites readers to rediscover the joy of prayer through Eucharistic Adoration. As associate chaplain at the St. John P...

There has been no greater promoter of the family Rosary than Venerable Patrick Peyton. Known around the world as “the Rosary Priest,” he dedicated his life to the Blessed Mother and to the prayer that most powerfully unites families in faith. In The Family That Prays Together Stays Together, readers are invited to pray the Rosary along with Peyton, entering into the rhythms and mysteries of this devotion to deepen their relationship with Mary and strengthen their bond with her Son, Jesus Chri...

In Jesus, Guide of My Life, bestselling author and retreat leader Joyce Rupp invites readers on a forty-day Lenten journey to encounter Jesus more deeply through the Gospels. Each day’s reflection explores the words and actions of Christ so that his teachings and living presence can inspire true spiritual transformation. In this third volume of her Lenten reflection trilogy, Rupp shares her insight and personal experience of how the Gospel shapes everyday life. She describes Jesus as both com...

The Ave Treasury of Catholic Prayers is an indispensable keepsake collection of classic and contemporary prayers that every Catholic should know. This timeless resource gathers a wide range of devotions, psalms, and litanies that reflect the beauty and diversity of the Church’s prayer tradition over more than two thousand years. The hardcover, full-color volume includes both beloved favorites and prayers that will become familiar through continued devotion, such as: Essential prayers, inclu...

Video games tap into a deep human drive for adventure and greatness, whether it is an epic quest to slay zombies, a mission to rescue the princess, or teaming up with a clan to defeat the final boss. But what if that same desire could shape more than just your gameplay? What if it could transform your entire life? In Gaming and the Heroic Life, Catholic author and lifelong gamer Bobby Angel invites readers to see gaming not simply as entertainment but as preparation for a real-life adventure ...

Our connections with God and others are central to who we are. Yet many of our relationships—with family, friends, and even God Himself—are far from ideal, leaving us lonely and questioning whether we are truly loved. In Leaving Loneliness Behind, licensed Catholic therapist Regina Boyd helps readers build the skills needed for deeper, more meaningful relationships with both God and others. Boyd explains that emotional intimacy is the true antidote to loneliness. It involves opening yourself ...

Winner of a third-place award in the front cover artwork category from the Catholic Media Association. When a child dies, a father’s grief is often overlooked or misunderstood. Cultural expectations, a man’s traditional role in the family, and a lack of emotional support can push his pain into the background. The Grief of Dads was written by Catholic fathers who have experienced this loss at every stage and circumstance, offering companionship, spiritual guidance, and honest support for men w...

Join Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR—founder of Corazón Puro—on a multimedia Advent journey guided by the saints and the Holy Family. Prepare Your Heart invites you to enter into the story of Christ’s birth through prayer, charity, and joyful acts of service. Featuring stunning original artwork by Valerie Delgado of Pax.Valerie, this devotional includes daily scripture reflections, meditation questions, prayers, and generous space for journaling. Each week of Advent follows a distinct Franciscan-ins...

“We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) It’s easy to recognize God’s hand when life goes well—a promotion, a new baby, a financial blessing. But what about when things go wrong? How can God possibly bring good out of illness, betrayal, or loss? In When Your Days Are Dark, God Is Still Good, Gary Zimak—bestselling author of Give Up Worry for Lent!—draws on personal stories and scripture to show how God rema...

Winner of an honorable mention award in the family life category from the Catholic Media Association. Are you seeking a meaningful way to bring Christ’s peace and presence into your daily life? Holy Habits from the Sacred Heart by Emily Jaminet is a powerful and practical guide to deepening your relationship with Jesus while fostering a more faith-filled, loving home. Jaminet, executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network, offers ten simple yet transformative habits rooted in de...

Love in Recovery is a shame-free, faith-based resource for Catholic women seeking real answers about how to navigate sexual desire and break free from pornography and masturbation addiction. Rachael Killackey—founder and executive director of Magdala Ministries, an apostolate dedicated to helping women heal from sexual addiction—shares her personal story while offering compassionate, practical guidance for overcoming dependency, escaping shame, and living in authentic hope. In this deeply hon...

Spending time in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—a devotion that dates back to the earliest centuries of the Church—is a cherished Catholic practice that honors the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. The Ave Guide to Eucharistic Adoration offers a rich treasury of prayers, devotions, meditations, and Church teachings for use during quiet time with the Lord—whether you have fifteen minutes or an entire holy hour. The book features elegant, vintage lithographs and engravings drawn fro...

Winner of an honorable mention award in the collections of prayers category from the Catholic Media Association. The Ave Guide to the Scriptural Rosary is a beautifully designed resource that helps you pray the Rosary more deeply by incorporating short scripture passages into each decade. This hardcover keepsake includes everything you need to pray a Scriptural Rosary for all four sets of mysteries—Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious. It contains all the directions, prayers, and Bible v...

The Notre Dame Book of Prayer is a treasured collection of prayers and reflections created for alumni, parents, and friends of the University of Notre Dame. First published in 2010 and now expanded with dozens of new prayers, it captures the university’s vibrant Catholic spiritual life. Arranged around twelve stunning full-color photographs of beloved campus landmarks—including the Grotto, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, St. Joseph and St. Mary’s Lakes, Touchdown Jesus, and Notre Dame Stadi...

For more than twenty years, A Concise Guide to Canon Law has provided priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers with essential information about Church laws that impact the lives of everyday Catholics. This compact and practical reference guide covers topics such as who can receive the sacraments and when, the responsibilities of pastors and bishops, the administration of parishes, and the roles of finance and pastoral councils. This new edition also incorporates the teachings of Popes Ben...

Winner of a second-place award in the memoir category from the Catholic Media Association. For ten years, Goyo Hidalgo’s life was marked by excess, pain, and fear. His gritty story of redemption began unexpectedly after a hard night of partying in Los Angeles—when he woke to the televised funeral Mass of Pope John Paul II. The late pope’s message of “Be not afraid” stirred a deep longing that led Hidalgo back to the Catholic faith of his youth—and ultimately to the priesthood. From Prodigal t...

Discover what it means to become a man of faith through the lives of ten male saints and their experiences pursuing holiness. In Holy Grit, Catholic life coach Paul George invites men to confront the challenges of modern life—struggles in marriage, parenting, suffering, and purpose—and take concrete steps toward the life God created them to live. Many men grow up with an image of masculinity shaped by tough guys on TV—boxers, cowboys, gangsters, fighter pilots—the fastest gun in the West. The...

Winner of a second-place award in the contemporary spirituality category from the Catholic Media Association. Eight modern saints invite you to follow their example and live the Beatitudes—the heart of Jesus’s teaching—in your own life. Through her beautiful full-color art, scripture passages, journaling prompts, and original prayers inspired by the Our Father, Catholic artist Jen Norton guides readers to put the Beatitudes into practice, challenging them to examine the state of their hearts ...

Catholics—both religious and laity—made significant contributions to science, the arts, and the betterment of human life during the Enlightenment, the period between the Reformations and the modern world. Scholar Dominic A. Aquila notes that many historical accounts claim the Church hindered the scientific revolution or that faith and reason could not coexist. The Church and the Age of Enlightenment (1648–1848) challenges that assumption by showing how Catholic thinkers, clergy, and artists a...

If your heart is on fire with God's love, your preaching will help listeners encounter Christ and deepen their spiritual lives. And that should be the ultimate goal of a homily. Remembering Why We Preach is a retreat that helps revive creative energy and spiritual focus. Karla Bellinger—executive director of the Institute for Homiletics at the University of Dallas—and Fr. Michael Connors, CSC—director of the John S. Marten Program in Homiletics and Liturgics at the University of Notre Dame—gu...

Vatican II baby boomers, trad millennials, zealous converts, Christmas and Easter Catholics — these are some of the humorous stereotypes theologian Charles Camosy uses to describe the viewpoints that divide today’s Church. Despite our differences, Camosy insists that unity and healing can be found in the fullness of the Gospel and an authentic understanding of the Catholic faith. One Church is a hopeful and practical field guide for our divided age — showing what it takes to listen, love, and...

The mission, plantation, pioneer homestead, immigrant colony, mission farm, and remote job-homeschooling homestead--this is the story of the American Catholic Land Movement. This collection of twelve essays explores the intricacies of this history, how it influences current responses to social and economic ills, and the way it can open up opportunities for families to better integrate their work and faith life by reconnecting with the land. The American Catholic Land Movement: Past, Present, ...

Philip Lawler, one of America's most respected Catholic writers and cultural critics, bursts onto the fiction scene with a riveting debut novel that plunges readers into the hidden battles of the Church in the 1980s. Lawler exposes beneath the surface of parish life and chancery politics a world of secrets, compromises, and spiritual warfare -- where the faithful struggle to survive and a young priest discovers that he has a special mission -- and powerful enemies. At the center is Fr. Andy M...