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Introducing The Life and Glories of St. Joseph: a carefully reasoned analysis of the entirety of St. Joseph's role in the history of Salvation and life of the Church. Aiming to astound readers with both its scope and profundity, this text is based mainly on Scripture but also supported by Tradition and the depositions of saints. This work provides unparalleled insight into one of Christianity's most beloved Saints, including details about his spiritual life and noble lineage, how he was prefi...

Can a boy be "trapped" in a girl's body? Can modern medicine "reassign" sex? Is our sex "assigned" to us in the first place? What is the most loving response to a person experiencing a conflicted sense of gender? What should our law say on matters of "gender identity"? When Harry Became Sally provides thoughtful answers to questions arising from our transgender moment. Drawing on the best insights from biology, psychology, and philosophy, Ryan Anderson offers a nuanced view of human embodimen...

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...

When Sam Moorcroft clambers out of the observation trench and walks into the Ely Project enclosure he knows that his life has changed forever. If he is caught the penalty will be chemical curtailment or worse. Sam survives on his wits among the enclosure subjects. He works alongside them in their mills and farms, drinks with them in their pubs, celebrates with them in their festivals honouring their strange gods, and eventually falls in love with Smith, the tough young woman who takes him in ...

We are meant for beauty, and beauty is meant for us What we moderns have forgotten, the ancients knew well: true beauty heals the soul, draws us to God, and yields lasting happiness. Rich with the wisdom of Plato, Augustine, Aquinas, and St. John Paul II, these pages unpack perennial truths about beauty and rivet them into your soul, opening the eyes of your understanding to the beauty all around us. Offering an abundance of accessible examples, author John Mark Miravalle demonstrates that b...

This volume in the Vision Books series of saints for youth combines a world famous Catholic novelist, Louis de Wohl, with one of the most thrilling and dramatic saint's lives in history, St. Joan of Arc. De Wohl uses his famed narrative skill to tell young people about the brave teenage French girl who had visions and led armies in battle, but also about how her entire life testifies to the amazing power of God's grace. It's all here: how Joan, a humble maiden in an insignificant town, was to...

Lord of the World is a 1907 dystopian science fiction novel by Monsignor Robert Hugh Benson that dives deep into a narrative focused on the reign of the anti-Christ and the end of our world. It's been praised as prophetic by Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, and other respected religious figures, as well as Dale Ahlquist and Joseph Pearce. The author includes intriguing elements to capture readers' imaginations while maintaining a professional tone throughout - offering them an imaginative yet...

Welcome to "The Incredible Catholic Mass,” a book that will revolutionize the way you look at the Mass. Drawing on the Traditional Latin Mass, this thought-provoking guide helps you to understand, appreciate and internalize the power of this divinely inspired ritual. Reading “The Incredible Catholic Mass” gives you an understanding that goes far beyond just saying prayers; uncovering a new level of meaning and personal significance underlying every Mass.Designed as a practical aid for Catholi...

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...

New converts and cradle Catholics alike are often perplexed by the myriad of devotions, traditions, practices, and beliefs that the Catholic Church has accumulated over the past twenty centuries. Why pray to St. Anthony to find something lost? Why keep a St. Christopher medal in your car? Or why bury a statue of St. Joseph upside down! in your yard when selling your house? In Helen Hoffner's lovingly-illustrated, encyclopedic Catholic Traditions and Treasures, you'll find succinct and sometim...

Answering Twenty Centuries of Anti-Catholic Myths Anti-Catholics like to paint Church teachings in a way that makes them seem vain, backward, or superstitious, all in the hope of drawing people out of the Faith and into sects or unbelief. Catholic apologists fight back with facts and sound arguments. But there’s another area where the Church’s enemies tell their own false story of Catholicism: its history. Whether it’s from the media, in classrooms, or out of the mouths of pastors and politic...

A Canticle for Leibowitz is a true landmark of twentieth-century literature -- a provocative and chilling look at a post-apocalyptic future. It is the winner of the 1961 Hugo Award for Best Novel and is widely considered one of the most accomplished, powerful, and enduring classics of modern speculative fiction. In a nightmarish ruined world that is slowly awakening to the light after sleeping in darkness, the burgeoning rediscoveries of science are secretly nourished by cloistered monks dedi...

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...

If you're like most people, you've probably heard a lot of things about the early Church that just don't seem to make sense. Maybe you've been told that the early Christians were a bunch of radical outcasts who were persecuted by the Romans. Or maybe you've heard that they were nothing more than a secretive cult of fanatics.Either way, it's easy to feel like we're missing something when it comes to understanding the early Church. But what if you discovered that there is a reliable way to know...

Transport yourself to a new planet with Perelandra, the second installment in the acclaimed Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis. This remarkable novel sees Dr. Ransom face off against sinister forces on a planet known as Perelandra. Here, the great man must use all of his courage and ingenuity to protect this utopian world from corruption and destruction.The adventure is set in outer space and follows Dr. Ransom's struggles with a force determined to overthrow the old order and establish a new world ...

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...

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...

A Mythbusting Apologist Sets the Record Straight  Tired of being stumped when false claims are made about the Catholic Church? Want to be armed with knowledge that puts these mistruths to rest? In these pages, veteran apologist Gerard Verschuuren provides thorough yet concise answers to forty of the most common and absurd lies about the Catholic Church. With precision and charity, you'll soon be able to defend the Church when you're told that Catholics . . . Still lives in the Dark Ages Reje...

The Twelve Steps to Holiness and Salvation is a must-read for anyone dedicated to living their best, most fulfilling life. Written by renowned theologians and spiritual guides, this book contains the twelve virtues that we must all acquire in order to be happy and saved in this world. It is filled with inspiring stories and thoughtful insight into spiritual growth and enlightenment.This classic book has been treasured by many readers over the years, many of them rating it as one of the most b...

Pub crawl your way through the sacred seasons with this entertaining and useful collection of cocktail recipes, distilled spirits, beer, and wine for virtually every occasion on the Catholic liturgical calendar. One part bartender's guide, one part spiritual manual, a dash of irreverence, and mixed with love: Drinking with the Saints is a work that both sinner and saint will savor.You may think you're savy on saintly drinking, but did you know: Beer may have been invented by the ancient Egyp...

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...

Monarchy or Plutocracy? This is the rousing question Hilaire Belloc placed before his readers in this masterly 1938 work. Belloc, grown old, saw the revolutionary dreams of his youth were naive. The great liberal insurrections, which supposedly led to Democracy, had yielded instead to secretive control by shadowy Capitalistic elites. As provocative as this thesis was in 1938, many today harbour similar suspicions of entities as varied as Wall Street, Washington, the European Union and the Wor...

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...

Bishop Fulton Sheen's renowned and inspiring television series, Life Is Worth Living, was watched by millions of viewers from all walks of life and every religious belief. This book contains the full-length scripts of forty-four of those top-rated programs that drew thousands of letters weekly to Sheen from his viewers in response to the advice and insights he gave on his shows. Bishop Sheen's writings, tapes and videos are as popular today as when he was alive. His timeless insights offered ...

Saint Dominic and the Rosary is an engaging book about the life of a saint who devoted his efforts to feeding the poor, ransoming prisoners, and fearlessly preaching in marketplaces. For readers looking to explore St. Dominic's life more deeply, this book provides a unique look into his inspiring adventures as a young man. A comprehensive account of St. Dominic's journey from poverty to sainthood, this book offers an insightful overview of his accomplishments: selling books to feed the poor, ...

Written during the dark hours immediately before and during World War II, C. S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, of which That Hideous Strength is the third and final volume, stands alongside such works as Albert Camus's The Plague and George Orwell's 1984 as a timely parable that has become timeless, beloved by succeeding generations as much for the sheer wonder of its storytelling as for the significance of its moral concerns.The final book in C. S. Lewis's acclaimed Space Trilogy, which includes Out...

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...

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...

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...

Defending Boyhood, by Anthony Esolen, is a must-read for those who want to reflect and remember the good days of boyhood—while also inspiring today's boys. Bringing his own experiences together in this book, Esolen speaks of the classic all-American boyhood in a way that is sure to spark nostalgia while providing clear vision and direction as to how boys can be nurtured in our modern times. With chapters full of titles such as "The Glories of Manliness" and "Play", readers are invited into li...

Here are the saints and sinners, popes and kings that God used to shape his Church and change the world. You ll meet Clovis and Charlemagne, Luther and Pope Leo, Suleiman and St. Francis, the Arians, the Franks, the Huguenots, and others whose sins or sacrifices altered the course of history. Here, too, are the wars and plagues, the ideas and institutions -- and, yes, the miracles that gave birth to our Christian civilization and often threatened to doom it. Experience the battles of Tours an...

How to Master Your Emotions and Bring Peace to Your Life When St. Jane Francis de Chantal encouraged St. Francis de Sales to be a bit angrier over the opposition they were facing in starting their religious order, he replied, "Would you have me lose in a quarter hour what has taken me twenty years' hard work to acquire? St. Francis de Sales had quite a temper when he was young. But over time he learned to convert his angry feelings into virtuous action. He knew that anger never leads to happi...

The Demonic Influence on Women Today In the late '60s, a small group of elite American women convinced an overwhelming majority of the country that destroying the most fundamental of relationships--that of mother and child--was necessary for women to have productive and happy lives. From the spoiling of this relationship followed the decay of the entire family, and almost overnight, our once pro-life culture became pro-lifestyle, embracing everything that felt good. Sixty million abortions la...

Revised and Expanded Edition In this new revised edition of his groundbreaking work, Professor J. Budziszewski questions the modern assumption that moral truths are unknowable. With clear and logical arguments he rehabilitates the natural law tradition and restores confidence in a moral code based upon human nature. What We Can't Not Know explains the rational foundation of what we all really know to be right and wrong and shows how that foundation has been kicked out from under western socie...

Saint Philomena: Powerful with God is a special book that provides insight and information on the life of an incredible saint. This extraordinary woman was known as the early Roman virgin-martyr and had her bones discovered in 1802, immediately beginning to answer prayers across a wide range of favors and miracles. Becoming one of only few saints to be raised to their position solely because of their powerful intercession, Saint Philomena continues to offer aid and comfort from Heaven to thos...

Parents today are constantly looking for helpful advice to raise good Catholic children in a world that often distracts them from their faith. With over 50 years of experience, Mary Reed Newland’s book How to Raise Good Catholic Children is the perfect resource for parents who want to learn proven methods of disciplining and caring for their kids. This timeless book offers practical parenting advice informed by Mrs. Newland’s real-life experience with her seven children. Rather than relying o...

Aspiring to the heights of holiness but aware of our earthly realities, we are called to lead a life of integration between body and spirit. Angels and Saints by Dr. Hahn gives us an in-depth look into these spiritual giants from Moses to Mary, Augustine to Theresa, spanning from the first century to the last. Through this unique narrative that brings each individual story into a vivid lifelike reality, we are inspired and motivated to recognize not only our own potential for greatness, but h...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of The Chronicles of Narnia with this magnificent one-of-a-kind collection! C. S. Lewis’ timeless classic fantasy series has been captivating readers of all ages for over sixty years, and now it can be yours to experience in its entirety. This special edition incorporates the seven books that make up the astounding adventures of Narnia—The Magician’s Nephew; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the...

Ignatius Press is proud to bring you The Shadow of His Wings, the must-have book this season. It is an incredible true story from Father Gereon Goldmann, a young German seminarian drafted into Hitler's dreaded SS during World War II. Despite being surrounded by evil, Father Goldmann persevered without compromising his Christian ideals and values. The Shadow of His Wings details all of Father Goldmann’s harrowing experiences – family life during wartime, the trials of war and his many near-dea...

With his characteristic eloquence and brilliance, Fulton J. Sheen presents a moving portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mary that combines deep spirituality with history, philosophy and theology. All the major aspects and events of Mary's life are lovingly portrayed in this word portrait that is a never failing source of information, consolation and inspiration. Sheen also gives profound insights into all the Marian beliefs ranging from the Immaculate Conception to the Assumption to the miracle o...

Two more stories of animals that encountered saints...told by the animals' points of view! Stories include: The Lion Who Lost His Appetite. Rex the Lion has it made. A bloody persecution is being raged against the Christians of Antioch, and it's Rex's job, along with his wife Leonie the Lioness, to meet'n'eat the helpless prisoners thrown into the Colosseum. Rex can hardly wait! After all, what more could a lion want than a tasty man for breakfast every morning? Sure, he misses his home in th...

Inside the Bible book is the perfect bible study companion for anyone curious about gaining a better understanding of God's Word. This thoughtfully designed book provides readers with an invaluable introduction to each of the 73 books of the Bible. Included with each book are carefully crafted summaries of the content, author and timeframe, theological themes, and more. Using these resources can help readers grow in knowledge and appreciation for scripture –whether visiting for an occasional ...

Written with faith and respect, Saints Who Raised the Dead presents stories from the incredible and influential lives of Catholic saints throughout history. Immerse yourself in these miraculous accounts of the moment when death was overcome and the much-loved, faithful servants of God were brought back to life. Through unique glimpses into Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory through temporarily dead persons' eyes – as described by these saints – this book provides insight into detailed theological pe...

The spiritual journey of many is often marred by prayers that lack the substance and power our souls crave. But don’t despair — The Art of Praying brings light to this age-old problem, offering readers practical strategies for improving their experience with prayer today. Written from the perspective of an experienced teacher, these pages provide an opportunity to learn more about praying with a mature soul. As readers work through the comprehensive guide in The Art of Praying, they'll gain g...

Here's an unabashedly Catholic history that documents scores of sustained and unprecedented assaults on our Catholic Faith these past five centuries and delineates our Church's brave response to each one. For five hundred years, from Luther to Marx, through Darwin, Hitler, and Rousseau, wave after wave of cynical anti-Catholic men and movements have wrought havoc even worse than that of Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan, leaving our once noble Christendom a ruined city, devastated politically a...

If you're looking for an engaging and inspiring way to deepen your spiritual journey, The Life & Revelations of Saint Gertrude the Great is the perfect book. An acclaimed classic of Catholic literature, this volume contains the conversations that St. Gertrude had with Our Lord, in which He reveals secrets of Heaven, spiritual shortcuts and more that can help guide all of us on our spiritual paths. From gaining a greater sense of how prayer affects our lives to truly understanding how good...

The publication of this extraordinary volume firmly established Flannery O'Connor's monumental contribution to American fiction. There are thirty-one stories here in all, including twelve that do not appear in the only two story collections O'Connor put together in her short lifetime - Everything That Rises Must Converge and A Good Man Is Hard to Find. O'Connor published her first story, "The Geranium, " in 1946 while she was working on her master's degree at the University of Iowa. This Bo...