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When people, and even great white sharks, suddenly become prey off Southern California, marine biologists Storm Hancock and Terry Ho battle through ruthless politicians, dangerous waters, and their personal quests for truth to track down a mysterious killer before it strikes again. All the while, Terry Cross's novel embraces love and beauty while blending in the foundation of the Catholic faith.  Read the First Chapter Now Parents Guide Sexuality: None Violence & Gore: Moderate A l...

That sacred art scarcely exists today is all too clear. We can perhaps speak of a “religious,” but certainly not a sacred art. True sacred art is not sentimental or psychological, but ontological and cosmological in nature. Sacred art cannot be the result of the feelings, fantasies, or even “thought” of the artist—as with most modern art—but rather the translation of a reality largely surpassing the limits of human individuality. Sacred art is precisely a supra-human art. The temple of former...

Recommended Reading for Kids Age 6 - 12 What if the ugly duckling was actually an eagle - an eagle with two heads? It's not easy being a double-headed eagle. This is something little Dubbie finds out soon after hatching. With his single-headed family being clueless how to raise him, he embarks on a quest to find kindred eagles. On this journey, he makes friends with a runaway girl named Emma, but also encounters villains with a hidden agenda who are intent on keeping the past in the past - pa...

Miller’s Pope St. Pius X, book brings to light a little-known yet extraordinarily compelling story of one of the Catholic Church’s most influential figures. Readers are sure to be enthralled with Miller’s accessible look at a life filled with poverty, passion, and eventual worldwide influence.Beginning his life as a poor Italian peasant, Pope St. Pius X’s rise to power is nothing short of miraculous. Once elected Pope in 1903, he quickly moved forward with enacting long-lasting reforms such ...

A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Scriptures for Spiritual Profit Whether you are a cradle Catholic learning the Holy Bible or a Protestant convert divesting yourself of your Protestantism, this book on the Scriptures is for you. The only book of its kind from a traditional Catholic perspective, it cuts through the fluff and gets to the heart of the spiritual realities which are fundamental to all discussion on the Holy Bible. It also tells the story of how the rejection of these spiritual re...

Introducing the all-new Daily Companion for Young Catholics, a must-have book filled with profound and powerful insights about St. Joseph and his invaluable role in the Universal Church. With edifying words taken directly from the Gospel, this remarkable and exquisite book exposes many of the long-forgotten truths that make St. Joseph great. This compelling tale takes you through a journey exploring more of who St. Joseph truly is, directly from areas of his life we may have never heard befor...

Children's Stories of Animals Who Encountered Saints . . . Told from the Animals' Points of View! Three delightful stories for young Catholics, beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings. Includes Bonus Reproducible Coloring Book in the back! Stories in Volume One: The Little Lamb's Wish Little Lamb lets out a big yawn. While other sheep are content munching on grass all day, Little Lamb is growing impatient with his day-in, day-out hum-drum existence. He longs for adventure, for s...

God's miracles have been documented over the centuries and many of these surround the sacredness of the Eucharist. In her book, Eucharistic Miracles, Joan Carroll Cruz stores up 36 such miracles which occurred between 800 AD to the present day.These blessed moments are carefully highlighted in this work; including Hosts transforming into human flesh, bleeding, levitating, as well as becoming hard as flint when received by a particular person in mortal sin. Every case is backed up and authenti...

Baltimore Catechism Four is an invaluable tool for teachers, catechists, and devoted Catholics eager to deepen their faith. This advanced textbook combines a clear and concise presentation of Catholic doctrines with fascinating and thought-provoking explanations. It is sure to offer readers of all ages a rewarding experience as they work through its detailed pages. Appropriate for teaching children and preparing them to receive sacraments, or as an aid for catechumens, Baltimore Catechism Fou...

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 ...

Policing the Sacred and Constructing the Myths of the Secular State, from Locke to Obama What has gone wrong with the grand American experiment in "ordered liberty"? The progressive answer is that America has failed to live up to its full promise of inclusiveness and equality--likely the result of corporate greed and white male ruling elites. The mainstream conservative or libertarian's reply points to the Warren Court, the 1960's, or a loss of Constitutional rectitude. Christopher Ferrara, i...

Christ, the Life of the Soul is a modern spiritual classic. Drawing upon the Scriptures, the Liturgy, and the Doctors of the Church, Blessed Columba Marmion shows us the path towards freedom from self-bondage and the enlargement of our souls - to realize, with St. Paul, that "I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me." As Blessed Marmion puts it, "Christ is the Alpha and Omega of all sanctity." The author shows how to die to sin and live for God, and the primary sources of our spiritual nour...

Communism's Long March of Death, Deception, and Infiltration Two decades after the publication of The Black Book of Communism, nearly everyone is, or at least should be, aware of the immense evil produced by that devilish ideology first hatched when Karl Marx penned his Communist Manifesto two centuries ago. Far too many people, however, separate Marx the man from the evils wrought by the oppressive ideology and theory that bears his name. That is a grave mistake. Not only did the horrific re...

Finding the Meaning of Life Within God's Plan These are questions that people today often ask rhetorically, as though there were no answer. Others hunt down answers in self-help books, guides from experts, or television.  The great Dominican, Venerable Louis of Granada, best known for his work The Sinner’s Guide, penned this treatise—The Quest for Happiness—to help us see that we cannot trust in man’s own work to bring about happiness. What is the meaning of life? It is not a rhetorical quest...

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...

For decades, Christians have felt voiceless in the critical debate over evolution. Until now. Finally, ordinary Christians have the opportunity and the resources to defeat the false claims of Darwinism. With all of the complicated scientific debate swirling around the topic of evolution, Christians need an easy way to understand the basic issues without oversimplifying. Phillip Johnson has the answer: the key to defeating the false claims of Darwinism is to open our minds to good thinking hab...

In the Tale of The Fall of Gondolin are two of the greatest powers in the world. There is Morgoth of the uttermost evil, unseen in this story but ruling over a vast military power from his fortress of Angband. Deeply opposed to Morgoth is Ulmo, second in might only to Manwë, chief of the Valar: he is called the Lord of Waters, of all seas, lakes, and rivers under the sky. But he works in secret in Middle-earth to support the Noldor, the kindred of the Elves among whom were numbered Húrin and ...

The Great Façade is the essential book for Catholics wishing to stay abreast with the latest changes to the Church and its history. In the second edition, co-author Christopher A. Ferrara brings the original work up to date with six new chapters evaluating and responding to the ‘fourth great crisis’ in Catholic Church history. This edition addresses what Bishop Athanasius Schneider has called 'the fourth great crisis' and documents attempts at ecclesial restoration by both Benedict XVI and re...

The Hobbit is an unforgettable literary classic that will transport readers of all ages to a vibrant world of adventure. Follow Bilbo Baggins, a content hobbit from the town of The Shire, as he finds himself unexpectedly tied up in an epic quest for treasure guarded by the dragon Smaug. Along his journey, Bilbo meets numerous creatures large and small, makes powerful allies and discovers an ancient ring with magical properties. With plenty of thrills, drama and delightful humor for both adult...

The Silmarillion is one of the most impactful books ever written. It tells the story of the creation of Arda, the creatures that inhabit it, and their struggles against the darkness. The narrative contains some of the most beloved characters in popular culture such as Elrond, Galadriel and Fëanor, all of whom played a pivotal role in this epic tale. At its heart are the three Silmarils; jewels crafted not only with flawless beauty but also harboring within them a brilliant light originally fo...

Book 1 of the West Brothers Series 2nd-Place Winner of the 2016 Catholic Press Association Book Awards in the Teen & YA Fiction Category!Roland West, Loner is a contemporary Christian story of a fourteen-year-old boy who finds himself friendless at a new school and the subject of cruel rumors. Despised by older twin brothers, he feels utterly alone but not without hope. If he can avoid his brothers while his father is away, he might have a solution to his problem.When his brothers lock hi...

Following up his international best-selling book, An Exorcist Tells His Story, Fr. Gabriele Amorth, the renowned chief exorcist of Rome, expands on some of the key topics of his previous book, covering important details about demonic or occult issues. He uses concrete examples from his own experiences and those of other exorcists to illustrate and substantiate his points. Since satanic sects, occultism, seances, fortune-tellers and astrologers are so widespread today, Father Amorth asks the q...

In a time when technology penetrates our lives in so many ways and materialism exerts such a powerful influence over us, Cardinal Robert Sarah presents a bold book about the strength of silence. The modern world generates so much noise, he says, that seeking moments of silence has become both harder and more necessary than ever before. Silence is the indispensable doorway to the divine, explains the cardinal in this profound conversation with Nicolas Diat. Within the hushed and hallowed walls...

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...

Are you an altar server looking to increase your knowledge of traditional liturgical practices? Are you an instructor imparting proven traditions to the next generation? Look no further than How to Make a Good Confession, a book devoted to providing cutting-edge guidance on liturgical ceremonies and processes.This timeless resource offers an invaluable insight into the nuances and complexities of serving at the altar. Dom Matthew Britt provides guidance on approaches both common and rare, inc...

Abandonment to Divine Providence by Jean-Pierre de Caussade is a timeless classic that encourages readers of all faiths to surrender joyfully to God's will. With over 250 years of proven inspirational guidance, this book provides seekers of serenity, spiritual peace and happiness a reliable path. It has been long acclaimed by many esteemed faith leaders including Dom David Knowles and Rabbi Joshua Chasan. This uplifting work helps cultivate personal surrender as an essential part of faith's d...

Book 3 of the Francesca Bibbo Series A masquerade ball! That sounds like the perfect solution for the summer blahs at St. Rita's parish, where the sidewalks are sizzling and the money coffers are dwindling. Who could have predicted that utter chaos would be unleashed? At the event, a handsome seminarian attracts the eye of a voluptuous woman disguised as the angel of death, the unstoppable Francesca Bibbo meets a mysterious wizard - and someone pilfers the cash box. When a body is later disco...

Love is a Radiant Light: The Life & Words of Saint Charbel is a collection of some of the most beautiful words spoken by St. Charbel, augmented by a short biography. St. Charbel's homilies and proverbs are reminiscent of the sayings of the Desert Fathers: simple, homespun, and direct, yet shining and profound. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to get to know this great saint better!

Our Lady, the Divine Mercy, and the Popes of the Marian Era from Blessed Pius IX to Benedict XVI In the past 200 years, the Catholic Church has approved a series of private revelations with a deeply apocalyptic undercurrent. But what have the popes taught concerning these times? In this ground-breaking book, Stephen Walford uncovers the astonishing truth that the successors of St. Peter have together warned of the rapidly approaching final coming of Jesus Christ. By unearthing a great variet...

The life and work of Annibale Bugnini have helped shape the evolution of the Catholic Church over the past half-century, and now, Yves Chiron presents a comprehensive look into the man who helped reform its liturgy. In Annibale Bugnini: Reformer of the Liturgy, readers are invited to uncover Bugnini's biography, his intellectual trajectory, and his lasting legacy on the liturgical landscape.From his early academic studies in theology to debates at Vatican II to changes that continue to resona...

Excerpts from her revelations. Actual words of Our Lord and Blessed Mother to St. Bridget of Sweden, giving intimate details of their lives on earth, including the hidden life of Our Lord and Our Lady in Nazareth, plus the early life of Our Lady and the birth of Our Lord. Includes the famous 15 Prayers of St. Bridget. First published in 1492. Breathes the spirit of holiness and faith. Excellent on the Passion. A classic of the Church, a perennial bestseller and a real treasure! St. Bridget of...

Satan is always at work breeding sadness and anxiety while providing obstacles that prevent souls from making spiritual progress. In this concise yet powerful book, author Dan Burke presents the venerable, time-tested wisdom of Catholic mystics to help you understand the influence of the Enemy on your mind and heart, and the tactics you need to combat him. With St. Ignatius as his guide, Burke presents here an indispensable, authoritative manual for engaging in daily battle with the Adversary...

Are you curious about what the Early Church believed and taught? Step back in time with The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church, an authoritative and comprehensive resource for exploring the doctrines that guided the earliest generations of Christian believers. Take advantage of a remarkable archive including more than 900 quotations from key individuals and texts, written during the dawn of Christian history. Trace the development of doctrine with min...

Adoration is love, and eucharistic adoration is love of Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament. In the Gospels there are few people who understand love for Jesus as well as Mary Magdalene, which is the reason she is a prophetess of eucharistic love. This work is an extended meditation on the life of Saint Mary Magdalene, known as the "Apostle to the Apostles" because the Risen Christ appeared to her first and then sent her to announce the Resurrection to the apostles. Based on the biblical t...

Drinking with Saint Nick is a unique and delightful gift book that celebrates the traditional holiday season. Written by Michael Foley, author of Drinking with the Saints, this special book has something for everyone! From hot gin toddies and smoking rosemary old fashioneds to beer and cider selections, it is the perfect way to bring the spirit of Christmas into your home! Enjoy learning about Saint Nicholas and other saints while you sip on festive cocktails that will make your Christmas Eve...

"I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament." --J.R.R. Tolkien  Eucharistic adoration according to Fr. Frederick Faber is "the queen of all devotions." Pope St. Pius X taught that it was the devotion "most profitable for our salvation." And St. Gemma Galgani treasured it as "the school of Paradise where one learns how to love."   So many popes and saints exhort us to spend time with our Eucharistic Lord. And the Manual for Eucharistic Adoration will enrich yo...

Manual for Men is for men who are in the arena, warriors for Christ and His Church. It is for those men who battle daily for their souls and for their family. It is often a struggle to shed the sins and vices the world offers men, but it's a battle we must fight and win. In Part I, Bishop Thomas Olmsted calls for Catholic men to step up and "into the breach" in service to God, their families, parishes, and wider communities. In the course of his exhortation, Olmsted unveils: - How being a Chr...

Phoenix from the Ashes is a comprehensive look at the state of the Catholic Church since the Second Vatican Council--one of a series of recurrent periods of moral and intellectual crisis to which it has succumbed in its history. A chapter on the Council describes in detail how Pope Paul VI diverted it by placing it under the exclusive control of European liberals. An equally close study is devoted to the liturgical "reform" entrusted by the same pope to a group of radicals whose work undermi...

The Lord of the Rings is a timeless classic that has captivated readers for centuries. The story begins with Sauron, the Dark Lord, who crafted the most powerful and magical of all rings – the One Ring. Filled with his own power, this Ring would serve as his ultimate weapon to rule over Middle-earth and its inhabitants. But when an unlikely hero—Bilbo Baggins—took it upon himself to seize the ring from Sauron, it began an epic journey spanning decades in which Frodo Baggins leads an excruciat...

“Open the cover, fasten your seat belt, and get ready for a rip-roaring ride!” —Ridley Pearson, author of the New York Times bestselling series Kingdom KeepersWill Wilder is back to protect the town of Perilous Falls from another ancient evil—the fearsome demon, Amon, in this series that’s been described as having “shades of Indiana Jones and Percy Jackson” (Booklist). When the storied Staff of Moses—responsible for summoning the plagues of ancient Egypt—vanishes from the museum in Perilous F...

Geoffrey has a problem. All his life he's lived according to "sensible" sceptical, secular values. Then, his true love left him for a New Age community in Scotland. But it gets worse: now she wants to be a traditional Catholic nun! Geoffrey is bewildered, angry, lost. Until, one Valentine's Day in Ireland, he meets a mysterious guide--the Gentle Traditionalist. Together they commence a most unusual dialogue of ideas concerning: The Heart of the Gospel  The Real Nature of the Church: A Super...

Saint William of Bourges (God's Forgotten Friends for Children) Meet Saint William, a young French nobleman who could have had it all . . . and gave it all up!Riches, fame, knighthood, an easy life in a grand castle. These were the things that rightly belonged to William by his noble birth. Instead he chose to leave it all behind and give himself completely to God. Building a hut in the quiet woods, he planned to live out his days there in prayer and solitude. But God had other plans for Will...

Widely proclaimed a classic work of Christian faith, Life of Christ has been hailed as the most eloquent of Fulton J. Sheen's many books. The fruit of many years of reflection, prayer, and research, it is a dramatic and moving recounting of the birth, life, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Christ, and a passionate portrait of the God-Man, the teacher, the healer, and, most of all, the Savior, whose promise has sustained humanity for two millenia.With his customary insight and reverence, Sheen...

The ancient Epistle to the Hebrews contains a hitherto unnoticed enigma. It refers to a man without beginning or end—one who lives forever. So, who and where is he? The Jews knew him only as the Wanderer. T. S. Eliot called him the Witness. And the early Christians named him . . . Melchizedek. Federal Agent Roger Quarston can’t know that investigating an ancient, blood-stained manuscript will lead him to this same Melchizedek—whose revelation will threaten allegiances, challenge faiths, crack...

The Wonder of Guadalupe is an essential book that provides the complete story of the apparition of Our Lady in 1531 in Mexico City. It unravels history unlike any other narrative on the miracles that surrounded Guadalupe, providing readers with a comprehensive synopsis of this powerful event. Readers will find out more about the Conquest of Mexico as well as the conversion of the Aztecs that shaped pre-colonial religion and formed new spiritual practices. This book demonstrates how devotion t...

From the young St. Francis de Sales's heroic efforts to bring Calvinists back to the Faith comes this succinct, eloquent defense of the age-old Catholic practice of making the Sign of the Cross, which sixteenth-century Calvinists denounced as a Popish invention and many Protestants scorn even today. Embodying the zeal of youth and the wisdom of age, this gentle jewel of Catholic apologetics traces the origins of the Sign of the Cross back to the Fathers of the Church, to the Apostles before t...