Books on Catholic Teaching

A History of the Early Church and the Development of Doctrine Heresies, schisms, culture of death, persecutions, excommunications ... While reflective of headlines from today, these difficulties roiled Christians of the early Church as well. In fact, the earliest Church manual, the Didache, brought clarity to a range of moral issues that our culture continues to grapple with to this day. Here is one of the most lucid and comprehensive overviews of the Patristic period ever written. With simp...

Popular author and TV and radio host John Martignoni has written a book that highlights the flaws in Protestant teaching -- using something that is in rather short supply in today's culture: common sense. He throws in a little simple logic too. He uses the Bible as the background for his plain yet provocative analysis of numerous underlying problems with Protestantism as a whole and then focuses on specific Bible passages to ask a number of tough questions regarding individual Protestant doct...

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...

This text discusses the principles behind the limits of papal authority over the liturgy, with an emphasis on the documents of the ecumenical councils, papal documents, saints and theologians throughout history. The book provides an initial look at the role of Divine, Divino-Apostolic and Apostolic tradition in relation to the liturgy, as well as the the principle of longevity and the role of the Natural Law and the Divine Positive Law in determining when the pope can make liturgical changes ...

Over 3 million copies sold! Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life.Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe. The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. The word catechism means "instructio...

Understanding the Sacraments offers a clear and approachable exploration of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church, revealing how each one serves as a profound encounter with God’s grace. Written in an accessible and pastoral tone, this book helps readers deepen their appreciation for the sacramental life and see how the sacraments shape every stage of the Christian journey. Drawing from Scripture, Church teaching, and pastoral experience, the author explains the meaning, purpose, and ef...

In this accessible introduction to the vision of Pope Leo XIV, readers encounter a shepherd shaped by the restless search for Truth at the heart of the Augustinian tradition. Former missionary, bishop among the poor, and prefect responsible for appointing pastors worldwide, Leo XIV has long embodied a style of leadership rooted in humility, courage, patience, and deep listening. Drawing from his first Urbi et Orbi blessing on May 8, 2025, this book explores ten central themes that define his ...

A new era for the Church begins with Pope Leo XIV, an Augustinian friar, missionary, bishop among the poor, and now successor of Peter. Known for his quiet courage, deep humility, and unwavering commitment to truth, Leo XIV’s priestly vocation grew from the Augustinian conviction that the human heart is restless until it rests in God. Throughout his life, he has trusted the power of the gospel to shape his ministry, choosing the path of service, listening, fidelity, and patient accompaniment....

Mystery of the Church offers a comprehensive overview of the central themes of contemporary ecclesiology. Beginning with the nature and institution of the Church, the book examines what the Church is at her core, rooted in Christ and sustained by the Holy Spirit. From there it explores the four marks of the Church—One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic—showing how the unity and holiness of the Church endure despite the sinfulness of her members. The volume includes a rich discussion of Catholicit...

This book presents an integral approach to formation during the vocational synthesis stage, weaving together the human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral dimensions of priestly preparation. It is responsive to the Church's vision articulated in Pastores Dabo Vobis, the Ratio Fundamentalis, and the Program of Priestly Formation (6th edition), offering formators a comprehensive framework for accompanying transitional deacons in their final preparation for priesthood. By providing formators ...

A profound exploration of human ensoulment and personhood at the moment of conception, this bioethical and theological study shows how the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation—beginning as a one-cell zygote—sheds light on the mystery of every human person. Drawing from Scripture, Tradition, Church teaching, science, philosophy, and theology, The Zygote of Christ & The Mystery of Man defends human conception and embryonic life as an icon of both God’s creative act and the Incarnation itself. It...

"They should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ" (John 17:3).Sometimes we become so consumed with "activism" that God becomes a mere concept, an uplifting idea we try to wrap our minds around, and we forget that He is really present and in love with us. Far too many souls, even good religious souls, tend to forget that God is a Person -- a Trinity of Persons, in fact -- longing to enter into a relationship with us.Fr. Wayne Sattler awakens us and places us in...

Back by popular demand, the bestselling Politically Incorrect Guides provide an unvarnished, unapologetic overview of controversial topics every American should understand. The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism refutes misrepresentations and misconceptions about the Catholic Church and separates rumor from truth when it comes to Catholic traditions, faith, and controversial leaders.

For six years, before becoming a well-regarded retreat master, Fr. Wayne Sattler lived as a diocesan hermit in a one-room cabin on an abandoned farmstead in rural North Dakota, striving to avail himself of the mystery of what God can do in prayer, clinging to the wisdom of the sixteenth-century Carmelite saints John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila as his trusted guides.Fr. Sattler was asked many times to write a book sharing the fruits of his time in solitude to help others progress in the s...