Bestselling Books

If you're looking for solid Catholic answers to common Protestant challenges, but don't have lots of time, then reach for The One-Minute Apologist. Here renowned Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong (author of A Biblical Defense of Catholicism and The Catholic Verses) has assembled over sixty of the claims and arguments that Protestants (of all stripes) most frequently level against the Church. Drawing on a lifetime of study in Scripture, history, and the works of Catholic and Protestant theolog...

Introducing the Novena to the Holy Ghost, a book that is indispensable for all those looking to increase their spiritual capacity. As part of the Catholic tradition, this time-honored Novena guides devoted followers day by day in order to unlock the valuable gifts from the Holy Spirit. This can lead to increased Fear, Piety, Knowledge, Fortitude, Counsel, Understanding and Wisdom - virtues that will open doors in both one's secular as well as religious life.In using this Novena as a way to pe...

Introduce your young ones to our Blessed Mother with the help of My First Prayers with Mary. This beautiful booklet is full of illustrated tender petitions that both children and adults can appreciate. From the familiar Hail Mary to original prayers carefully crafted for your loved ones, these sentiments help form a special bond between children and their beloved Mother in Heaven. The illustrations, done in four-color detail, provide a gentle and comforting atmosphere while inspiring your chi...

For centuries, Saints have been called to action and heroic virtue as they seek eternal life. The promise of this destination has kept them focused in the midst of a world full of temptations. Attaining Salvation, by St. Alphonsus Liguori, is the perfect compass for anyone looking to deepen their spiritual journey. Written when he was 77 years old, it contains 45 concise chapters filled with quotes from Scripture and thoroughly researched theological principles. With wisdom gained from a life...

Written by a mysterious French nurse who attended an auto-crash victim, AA -1025 Memoirs of the Communist Infiltration Into the Church brings to light a compelling true story of the Communist infiltration into the Catholic Church. This thought-provoking book examines the secrets and events that occurred prior to, during and after this tumultuous time in history.Delve into this gripping account of how Communism crept its way through the Catholic Church as Marie Carre reads and interprets the n...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

The spiritual vision of Dom Prosper Gueranger culminated in the primacy and centrality of the sacred liturgy, the opus Dei or work of God. He writes, “The liturgy is the highest and the holiest expression of the thought and intelligence of the Church, simply because it is carried out by the Church in direct communication with God, in confession, in prayer, and praise.” The Traditional Latin Mass Explained, a succinct and sublime presentation of the prayers and ceremonies of the Latin Mass, is...

Max Weber's celebrated thesis, which explores the relationship between Protestant work ethic and the emergence of capitalist enterprise, is presented here inclusive of his lengthy notes. In coining the phrase 'Protestant work ethic', Weber demonstrates a series of parallels between certain Protestant denominations and the modern business. The veneration of hard work, discipline, and carefulness with money birthed a culture that led over generations to the establishment of capitalism; with eno...

In The Middle Ages, Dorothy Mills lets medieval chroniclers tell their own tales; poets and troubadours, minstrels and wandering scholars sing their own songs; and serfs describe their hard lot. She combines interesting source material with a scholarly interpretation of important events and of those features that characterized all countries during the Middle Ages: the Church; monks and friars and pilgrims; feudalism and chivalry; the manors and towns; Crusades; students wandering in search of...

Readers of The Imitation of Christ have sometimes asked why Thomas à Kempis does not once mention the Blessed Virgin in his magnificent work. The present book is an answer to their question, compiled from his many devotional writings about her. In its selections it is unique, preserving the poetic heart of its author better than other edited works published under the same title. The Imitation of Mary is arranged according to the mysteries of the life of Mary: joyous, sorrowful, and glorious. ...

In 1925, just three years after his reception into the Catholic Church, G.K. Chesterton published a work that proclaimed anew to the doubters of the age that the key to history had arrived nearly two thousand years before. Contra the evolutionists, he first points to the singular nature of man from his very beginnings; and, later, contra the comparative religionists, points to the uniqueness of Christianity in relation to all other paths. Two of those paths, the way of myth and the way of phi...

To read Wolfgang Smith is to encounter that rara avis: someone deeply versed in science and religion. Whereas most who stand on the side of religion lack the technical expertise to know science "from inside," scientists and writers on science are, as a rule, blind to their own metaphysical assumptions, and woefully inept when it comes to subtle metaphysical points. Not so for Professor Smith, who moves easily between these two essential ways of knowing: between the core twentieth-century disc...

Dorothy Mills' book Renaissance & Reformation Times is an essential read for anyone interested in European history. This book not only delves into the reasons behind the great change in thought during this period, but also how it affected the everyday lives of people in countries like Italy, Germany, Spain, France, and England. Mills' engaging and direct approach to writing history makes this book a valuable resource for homeschooling parents and private school educators alike. With sound...

The Complete Story from Visionaries to Saints On October 13th, 1917, some seventy thousand spectators in Fatima’s Cova de Iria bore witness to what Pio Scatizzi, former professor of astronomy at the Gregorian University, would describe as the “most obvious and colossal miracle of history”—the vision of the sun “dancing” in the heavens. In Fatima, the First Hundred Years, Barry R. Pearlman provides an invaluable theological and historical framework for understanding this “Miracle of the Sun,” ...

For Catholics, the question of evolution touches on all the most important topics: the nature of God and his work in the world, the nature of life, and the status of man in the universe. It is also a subject of perennial controversy and confusion. Some see the Darwinian theory of evolution as a major agent in discrediting the Church's doctrine on creation, undermining biblically-based morality and the concept of human exceptionalism. Others regard Darwinian theory as compatible with biblical ...

Discover the mysteries of Christianity like never before with A Metaphysics of the Christian Mystery, an Introduction to the Work of Jean Borella. Written by a renowned metaphysician, this invaluable work provides readers with an entirely new perspective on Christianity and its associated phenomena. The author's deep thinking about the subject has opened a fresh path for understanding this age-old faith, one that is otherwise unfamiliar to many English-language readers. Now, you can dive into...

Spellbound before his own portrait, Dorian Gray utters a fateful wish. In exchange for eternal youth he gives his soul, to be corrupted by the malign influence of his mentor, the aesthete and hedonist Lord Henry Wotton. The novel was met with moral outrage by contemporary critics who, dazzled perhaps by Wilde's brilliant style, may have confused the author with his creation, Lord Henry, to whom even Dorian protests, 'You cut life to pieces with your epigrams.'. Encouraged by Lord Henry to sub...

In this book, St. Ildephonsus of Toledo provides a powerful, imaginative, and lyrical set of meditations on the Immaculate Mother of God, reflecting on her splendor, beauty, and sanctity. This publication is the first translation into English of a Latin work, entitled Libellus de Corona Virginis, or "The Little Book on the Crown of the Virgin." Traditionally, it has been ascribed to St. Ildephonsus of Toledo, a great monk, abbot, and bishop of the 7th century. St. Ildephonsus contributed powe...

The Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) offers you a reliable and authoritative source for your prayer life. This complete four-volume set is the official English edition, approved by the International Committee on English in the Liturgy. It includes a St. Joseph Guide for the Liturgy of the Hours and Inserts, making it even more convenient to use. You'll appreciate its high-quality craftsmanship; this durable set is printed in two colors and bound in flexible simulated leather, with appropr...

What did the first Christians believe about the Eucharist?How did they follow Jesus' command, "Do this in remembrance of me"?How did they celebrate the Lord's Day?What would they recognize in today's Mass? The answers may surprise you. In The Mass of the Early Christians, respected author, scholar, and television host Mike Aquilina reveals the Church's most ancient Eucharistic beliefs and practices. Using the words of the early Christians themselves -- from many documents and inscriptions -- ...

This beautiful, hardcover cookbook features over 60 recipes to help your family celebrate the liturgical year and the life of the saints. Both a teaching and a cookbook, this resource offers triple nourishment of body, soul and mind that makes it so much more than a traditional cookbook. From approachable saints bios with an accompanying dish to full meals associated with Holy Days of Obligation, your family will enjoy these delicious, authentic, tested, and easy-to-cook recipes. Here you'll ...

Padre Pio: A Personal Portrait provides an intimate account of the life and works of one of the most beloved saints in the 20th century. Written five years after his passing by someone who worked with him on a daily basis, this book presents readers with a classic introduction to Padre Pio’s mysticism and miracles. Offering insight into his faith and incredibly intense prayers, Padre Pio stands as an iconic figure that inspired millions all over the world. Discover Padre Pio’s profound messag...

Peace of Soul by Sheen is a powerhouse of contemplation and spiritual insight. This one-of-a-kind book provides guidance and clarity for readers confusing and perplexed by the chaos of today's materialistic age, no matter their religious background or creed. Each page encourages you to journey within yourself and into a serene, centered mindset while examining the intricate richness of life. Sheen has outdone himself with this alluringly burning reflection on faith, using his gift for our ben...

A Guide for Modern-Day Catholics  How do we listen to God speak to our hearts, minds, and wills especially above the noise and stress of the modern world? What is the process of discerning God's will? Best-selling author and popular EWTN host Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, tackles these and other questions in this comprehensive book on discernment. He says that first we need to believe in God and his moral laws and make a commitment to please him in all that we do. Then we need to pray so that we can e...

There is a fierce battle happening between Our Lord and Satan for the soul of your daughter. If God is to win, you must do your part as a man, leading her as the Good Shepherd leads us all. You've got to stop being an overworked, out-of-touch father, and become the firm but gentle leader of your home. In these honest and insightful pages based on decades of his own experiences with his three daughters author Alan Migliorato admits that it takes sustained efforts to learn the manly art of rais...

This powerful book presents documents spanning the war between the Communists and Chinese Nationalists in the mid-1940s up to 1983,shortly before the modernization promoted after Mao's death. These are memoirs of those who have experienced in their own flesh how far violence of a power blinded by ideology can go, a power which, after winning its battle against armed forces, decided to exterminate its "enemies without gun", as Mao called intellectuals, believers, and opponents.From the histori...

The Catholic Gentleman is the definitive guide to being an upstanding and virtuous man. In a world where traditional gender roles are constantly being questioned and, in some cases, discarded, it can be difficult to know how to remain dignified and noble in your actions. The Catholic Gentleman offers you the timeless wisdom of the Catholic Church for modern men looking for practical behavior guidance in their everyday lives. This book consists of succinct chapters that provide pithy insights ...

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...

In the late third century, more and more people withdrew to the radical seclusion of the desert so as to live entirely for God under the direction of a spiritual father. Among these Desert Fathers one figure is especially preeminent: Saint Anthony the Hermit. This book takes the reader back to the hour when monasticism was born and describes the life of those revolutionary Christians who sought God in the Egyptian desert. The focus of the book is the life and work of Saint Anthony, whose expe...

The Leper Priest-A Saint for Our Times Father Damien, famous for his missionary work with exiled lepers on the Hawaiian island of Molokai, is finally Saint Damien. His sanctity took 120 years to become officially recognized, but between his death in 1889 and his canonization in 2009-amid creeping secularization and suspicion of the missionary spirit he so much embodied-Fr. Damien De Veuster never faded from the world's memory. What kept him there? What keeps him there now? To find an answer, ...

In wise and consoling letters written to a mother sorrowing over the death of her child, Fr. Francois Ren Blot, S.J., summons the Church's greatest saints who testify with one voice that death's wound, though grievous, separates us but a short while from those who have died before us. Acknowledging that profound sorrow at the death of a loved one is appropriate, Fr. Blot nonetheless gives us reasons to be joyful even in the midst of our sorrow: not only will we be reunited with our loved ones...

A Catechetical Guide to Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell  Few things in this earthly life are absolutely certain, but the most undebatable of these is death. Every person, even the atheist, will admit that death is certain. Death, however, is not the last event in this life of ours. Immediately after death, we shall be judged and then again on the Day of Judgment when all humanity will know us for what we are. Too often the reality of Heaven and salvation are highlighted at the expense of th...

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...

Highly regarded and best-selling literary writer and teacher, Joseph Pearce presents a stimulating and vivid biography of the world's most revered writer that is sure to be controversial. Unabashedly provocative, with scholarship, insight and keen observation, Pearce strives to separate historical fact from fiction about the beloved Bard. Shakespeare is not only one of the greatest figures in human history, he is also one of the most controversial and one of the most elusive. He is famous and...

Presented by the Pontifical Swiss Guard: 500 Years of Classic Recipes, Papal Tributes, and Exclusive Images of Life and Art at the Vatican The Vatican Cookbook, presented by the Pontifical Swiss Guard reveals for the first time the favorite dishes and personal menus of Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and St. John Paul II. Enjoyed daily by Vatican dignitaries and guests from around the world, the more than 80 gourmet recipes included here range from the simple to the sublime, and from everyda...

From one of the world's leading exorcists comes this eye-opening book to help you recognize genuine cases of diabolical possession and know what to do when your friends or family show behaviors that leave you suspicious. Leaning heavily on Scripture and the teachings of the Church, as well as on his own extensive experiences as an exorcist, Fr. Paolo Carlin here unveils Satan's plan of attack while giving you the telltale signs that the Evil One is at work in your life or in the life of other...

Explore a magical world of wonders with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Developed by award-winning author C.S. Lewis, it is the second book in his esteemed Chronicles of Narnia series. This captivating standalone read will take you on an adventure into a land of eternal winter where four siblings encounter magical creatures as they fight to liberate the kingdom from the White Witch's powerful grasp.Featuring brave protagonists Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie who courageously ven...

Ask someone today where Western Civilization originated, and he or she might say Greece or Rome. But what is the ultimate source of Western Civilization? Bestselling author and professor Thomas E. Woods, Jr. provides the long neglected answer: the Catholic Church. In the new paperback edition of his critically-acclaimed book, How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization, Woods goes far beyond the familiar tale of monks copying manuscripts and preserving the wisdom of classical antiquity...