Catholic Books on Christ

Both the Sacred Heart devotion and the Rosary come from the divine hand of friendship personally extended to us against the dehumanization of the computer age. In the words of St. Padre Pio, "The Rosary is THE weapon given us by Mary."In 1893, Pope Leo XIII issued the encyclical Laetitia sanctae, which proposed a schema for curing the three principal ills of modern society in terms of the Rosary, teaching that: 1. the distaste for simple labor which characterizes the industrial age must yield...

The Imitation of Christ is a timeless classic of Christian devotional literature that has brought understanding and comfort to millions of readers over the centuries. Written in a candid and conversational style, these meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus offer guidance on prayer, spiritual liberation from worldly inclinations, and the consolations of prayer. The Imitation of Christ also explores the role of eucharistic communion in a devout life.This new translation will appeal to ...

The Agony of Jesus by St. Padre Pio is a true spiritual treasure. This captivating booklet brings readers closer to the heart of Jesus' last night on earth. St. Padre Pio's words provide a deeply insightful meditation not readily found elsewhere. His style is beautiful and descriptive, engaging readers in unique ways and delivering an intimate glimpse of what must have been taking place during this crucial moment in history. Included as well are many pictures of St. Padre Pio throughout his m...

The Reign of Christ the King is a powerful little book that packs a mighty punch! Written to help equip believers for faith and life in our modern world, this booklet provides compelling evidence for why Jesus Christ alone has an absolute right to rule in every aspect of our lives.Drawing from Scripture, apologetics, and church history, award-winning author Michael Davies illustrates how secularism and pluralism can no longer be allowed to reign supreme—only the rightful sovereign of Creation...

Devotion to the Precious Blood is a small but powerful booklet dedicated to deepening readers’ appreciation for the great gift of Jesus’ Precious Blood. Through inspiring passages, stories, and revelations relayed by saints, this booklet will help readers understand why the Precious Blood of Christ is truly a treasure of infinite value.Those who come to recognize and cherish this priceless grace can also learn how best to offer that same Precious Blood to God for the atonement of sins and for...

The Mysterious Emblems of the Wounds in the Body and Heart of Jesus Christ The Vulnerary of Christ, finally published for the first time more than 70 years after its author’s death, contains exceptional findings by French Catholic archaeologist and symbologist Louis Charbonneau-Lassay (1871–1946) on the five wounds of Christ: their symbolism, representations, and meaning in Christian art. Born in Loudun (France), Lassay developed an early interest in the Christian faith. From 1903 to 1925, he...

Christus Vincit, Latin for "Christ Triumphs," offers a unique perspective into the deeply complex and often controversial issues that are facing Christ's flock today. Through Bishop Athanasius Schneider's incisive examinations of these issues in this absorbing interview, readers will gain greatly from his candid and thoughtful interpretations. With Christ unlocking the door to prevail over age-old darkness, readers of Christus Vincit will be capable of uncovering evasive answers and acceptanc...

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...

Take a journey through the passion and death of Jesus with The Way of the Cross: According to St. Francis of Assisi booklet. This devotional is considered the gold standard for mediating on the Stations of the Cross, and features exquisite traditional images to bring the Gospel message to life. Prayerfully enter into this holy time of reflection on Christ’s suffering with prayers collected and arranged by Saint Francis himself. All 14 Way of the Cross meditations are up-to-date in co...

Few Catholics today know about the amazing power of the Holy Name of Jesus. Urges us to invoke the name of Jesus often. By reverent use of the Holy Name, we can glorify God, call on His aid, pay our spiritual debts, assist the Poor Souls, etc. Remarkable!

The Precious Blood or the Price of Our Salvation is a compelling testament to the power of faith and the divine justice that one can realize through his or her adherence to the teachings of Christ. Our Savior died for us, by shedding His own blood in His death on the cross, and it is from this same Precious Blood that we receive our salvation. Fr. Faber teaches us that out of this Crucifixion flows grace, martyrdoms, celibacies, heroic charites – all aspects of holiness that shine brightly in...

The present volume is a shorter edition of Christ in His Mysteries, Dom Columba Marmion's profound reflection on the Mysteries of Christ's birth, death, Resurrection, and Ascension as presented in the Gospels and the Liturgical Year. In Blessed Marmion's words, the mysteries that Jesus lived were lived for us. In them He shows Himself as our model and wills to make Himself one with our souls as Head of the Mystical Body of which we are members. Advent, Christmas, Holy Week, Paschaltide, the f...

Discover and journey through the powerful The Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus book - the one and only, official book! Commissioned by Our Lord Himself through St. Margaret Mary and endorsed, this is truly one of a kind. Deeply immerse in powerful prayers to the Sacred Heart along with meaningful insights into its symbolism. Uncover and uncover many messages, including the rarely seen Sacred Heart Promises which is far more than just the 12 popular Promises that everyone knows about. Ren...

In "The Blessed Eucharist," Father Michael Mueller describes how Christ's love for us moved Him to create this most beautiful Sacrament. He explains why Our Lord veils Himself in the appearance of bread - a garment so humble He is little known, little loved even neglected and insulted. Fr. Mueller helps the reader discover what a treasure the Sacrament is, sharing countless compelling accounts of miracles involving the Eucharist, quotations from Scripture and the Saints reflecting the virtues...

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...

Fulton J. Sheen turned his voice and pen to many subjects during the course of a long and remarkable apostolate. But nothing was closer to the heart of his message than bringing the words of Our Lord and Our Blessed Mother to bear on the problems of modern life and the modern world. In this book, Archbishop Sheen explores the connection between the seven words spoken by Mary in the Gospels, and the seven last words of Jesus on the Cross. Fulton Sheen was unparalleled in his ability to combine...

The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ as Described by a Surgeon Dr. Pierre Barbet’s A Doctor at Calvary is essential reading for anyone looking to gain an in-depth understanding of the devastating physical and psychological trauma that Jesus endured during his Crucifixion. With precise detail, Barbet’s book provides a unique exploration of the medical science behind Christ’s Passion, thereby allowing readers to enter into a complex realm of theological inquiry in a captivating and accessible w...

Joseph Ratzinger's book, Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week, is a pivotal resource for modern believers to help them understand and appreciate the life of Jesus Christ. In this highly engaging work, Pope Benedict XVI offers an insightful and informed examination of the biblical accounts of Jesus' story in order to help us create an authentic picture of Jesus' physical being, his motivations, and his place in the world we live in today. Through careful consideration and a commitment to accuracy, Rat...

With Christ is an anthology of writings from Blessed Marmion's outstanding trilogy: Christ, the Life of the Soul; Christ in His Mysteries; and Christ, the Ideal of the Monk; as well as from his letters in Union with God and personal notes on his own spiritual life--focused on the theme of suffering and sharing in the Passion of Our Lord. In the words of his editor, Dom Raymund Thibaut, "It is most important to know how to accept suffering; and surely the supreme work of mercy is that difficul...

Fulton J. Sheen was remarkable in his ability to uncover many layers of meaning in the life and words of Jesus of Nazareth. The Seven Beatitudes and The Seven Words from the Cross - both were delivered from a mountain, but the connection runs deeper than that. As Bishop Sheen points out, Our Lord began His Public Life on the Mount of the Beatitudes and closed it on the Mount of Calvary. On the first He uttered the words central to His message; on the second He spoke to the deed central to His...

To give us a better understanding of the Catholic Faith, in Characters of the Passion Fulton J. Sheen returns us to Calvary. There he dramatically brings to life in brief but penetrating characterizations many who played important roles in the "Eternal Drama of the Cross." Peter, Judas, Pilate, Herod, Barabbas, and others make an appearance, and through them the author shows us new aspects of the glory of the Faith. Fulton Sheen was unparalleled in his ability to combine theology, devotion, a...

Fulton J. Sheen turned his voice and pen to many subjects during the course of a long and remarkable apostolate. But nothing came closer to the core of his message than bringing the life and saving words of Jesus to the problems of modern life and the modern world. In A Brief Life of Christ, Sheen employs the twin pillars of faith and reason to draw out the meaning of the life of Jesus for our times. He pointedly shows how Christ issues His challenge alike to nations, peoples, and individual ...

The second volume continues where the first left off in Our Lord's life and continues the same original commentary and discussion all the way to passion week. The wonderful thing of Bishop Goodier's narrative is that it does not make use of secondary sources or copious quotes, rather he simply quotes the Scriptures and organizes the teaching of the Gospels into the sequential occurrence of events. If you want to know more about our Lord and understand the places he is going to, what he is doi...

The Public Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ, by bishop Goodier, takes the subject of Christ's life from the coming of John the Baptist until his last day before Palm Sunday and the beginning of His passion. Goodier notes in his introduction: "Hence in a work of this kind it has not seemed necessary to introduce any discussion concerning the four Evangelists, or the authenticity of their work. These have been examined and proved by writers far more skilled and learned than the author and he is co...

'To Know Christ Jesus' is a unique edition that perfectly blends the words of acclaimed author Frank Sheed with magnificent illustrations from French artist James Tissot. This book provides an extraordinary account of the life of Christ Jesus, granting readers an intimate look into His obedience, compassion, joy and tears. At 'To Know Christ Jesus', readers are invited to follow in His footsteps as He touched the lives and hearts of those around Him—interacting with Mary and His disciples whi...

Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper A revelatory exploration of the Jewish roots of the Last Supper that seeks to understand exactly what happened at Jesus' final Passover."Clear, profound and practical--you do not want to miss this book."--Dr. Scott Hahn, author of The Lamb's Supper and The Fourth Cup Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist shines fresh light on the Last Supper by looking at it through Jewish eyes. Using his in-depth knowledge of the Bible and ancient Judaism, Dr. B...

Never has there been spiritual reading as powerful as What Jesus Saw from the Cross, the book that will intensify your love of Jesus by burning the events of His Passion into your memory and imagination. Written early in this century by Rev. A. G. Sertillanges, a priest who lived in Jerusalem, this acclaimed devotional classic gives you vivid and dramatic details not included in the Gospel: With Jesus, you'll be jostled by crowds as you enter Jerusalem, choke on the dust of the narrow streets...

The New York Times bestselling final volume in the Pope’s Jesus of Nazareth series, detailing how the stories of Jesus’ infancy and childhood are as relevant today as they were two thousand years ago.In 2007, Joseph Ratzinger published his first book as Pope Benedict XVI in order “to make known the figure and message of Jesus.” Now, the Pope focuses exclusively on the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ life as a child. The root of these stories is the experience of hope found in the birth of Jesus and...

Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism to the Transfiguration is an essential book for any student of faith, history, and philosophy. This book offers a rigorous scholarly approach and passionate insight into the life and legacy of Jesus Christ. Pope emeritus Benedict XVI weaves together faith with scholarship, offering meaningful truths about Jesus’ life, ministry and through his compassionate lens as a faithful pastor. This comprehensive guide will present a thoughtful investigation on who was...

The Prayer Life of Jesus and How to Make It Our Own "Lord, teach us to pray"--the petition of the most intimate followers of Jesus--remains the heartfelt petition of every Christian disciple down to the present day. The divine gift of the Our Father is the foundation of our life of prayer, but it is only the beginning of how Jesus leads us through himself to the Father: then as now, he teaches the Church to pray, and he does the same for us in our individual prayer lives. Shane Kapler's Throu...

How to Spread the Faith Like Jesus Did In The Old Evangelization, Sammons goes back to the source, taking a look at what Jesus did (and didn't do) when he preached the Good News and drawing out the lessons he taught us. All evangelization begins with a personal "encounter." And so Sammons examines Jesus' most instructive Gospel encounters - with the Samaritan woman at the well, for instance, or with the rich young man- and discovers within each a particular truth that, even 2,000 years later,...

Unlocking the 24 Titles Given to Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew Christ's contemporaries ascribed many names and titles to Him, as we see recorded in the New Testament. Each one tells us something different about who Jesus is. In this book, Eric Sammons frames a series of thoughtful reflections on the names of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew with references from the Church Fathers, saints, and Doctors of the Church. He translates the depth of the mystery of the Faith so readers can discover new...

The Devotion Destined to Save Society From the creation of man to the current ecclesial infiltration and world revolution, the devil and his minions have sought to destroy the human race made in the image of God. No longer attacking from without, they are now secretly laying siege from within the Holy Roman Catholic Church. But why is God allowing this? He loves to see souls heroically battle for the faith. In the nineteenth century, Venerable Leo Dupont said that Communists would one day ens...

Scripture, Tradition, and Science on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist The Catholic Faith begins and ends with Jesus Christ, culminating in the Eucharist as its Source and Summit. "Behold, it is I," Jesus says, and the faithful believe. Examining these words of Jesus, Fr. George Elliott and Dr. Stacy Trasancos provide some of the most convincing proofs for the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist from Scripture, Tradition, and the scientific investigation of Eucharistic miracle...

The Secret of Peace and HappinessTrustful Surrender to Divine Providence by Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure gives readers the essential wisdom and comfort needed when facing life's difficulties. This book offers clear answers to complex and often uncertain philosophical questions such as, why does God allow evil? Why is there suffering in the world? And how do we practice trustful surrender? Trustful Surrender brings us the enlightened two-fold answer if we trust in the divine will, regardless o...

The Passion of Christ Through the Eyes of Mary by St. Anselm offers an in-depth look at the events preceding and following Christ's passion and death. This book brings together St. Anselm, the Magnificent Doctor, and writings attributed to St. Bernard, the Mellifluous Doctor to provide a uniquely detailed presentation of these life-changing events for readers.Readers will be exposed to Our Lady's private revelations from her conversations with her spiritual sons that have enriched many prayer...

Priestly Holiness on Earth and in Eternity In this powerful retreat-in-a-book for priests, Fr. Ezra Sullivan, a Dominican professor at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, reflects on the inestimable gift and responsibility of the priesthood. Utilizing the examples and teachings of the saints, Fr. Ezra explores how "fathers of souls" should shepherd their flocks with God's self-giving authority and why the Church needs strong, masculine priests to form her children on the ...

Make no mistake about it: the father of lies is waging a war against your soul. At the end of your life, it will be either he who has won - or you, through God's grace. Here is the book that pulls the curtain back on the devil's strategies and shows you how to safeguard yourself and your family against his deadly methods. In this spiritual classic, Fr. Godfrey Raupert unveils the true aim and character of those dangerous forces seeking to destroy your peace and your way of life. You'll learn ...

The Pocket Guide to the Stations of the Cross invites Catholics to discover the depths of Christ’s love shown to us by his passion and death. In this beautiful book, readers will find a guide to accompany them and help them meditate on Christ’s Passion.Edward Sri, author and presenter of the popular Ascension studies No Greater Love and A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, explains the origins of this ancient devotion and gives powerful original meditations for each station.Within this small but...

Perfectly timed for the Christmas season, Joy to the World brings an understanding of the importance of this special time of year that has not be seen before. Written by New York Times bestselling author Scott Hahn and illustrated by #1 New York Times Best Selling illustrator Timeless Jones, this awe-inspiring look into the real story behind Christmas is one you'll never forget. Hahn delves into Scripture and early Church teachings, helping us understand why this season has been celebrated si...

As Mother Angelica spent time in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, she'd write down insights she was given on the life of Jesus and His Immaculate Mother. Those insights have now been collected in this first-of-its-kind volume, bringing you to a deeper appreciation for the life story of Our Lady, the personality of Jesus, the depths of His love, the Beatitudes, and His Sacred Heart. With Mother Angelica as your guide, you will not only come to know Our Lord and His Mother in an intimate...