Books Published by TAN Books

St. Joseph, Fatima and Fatherhood is a must-have for Catholics seeking to deepen their devotion to St. Joseph. This handy booklet provides reflections on the Miracle of the Sun, which took place on October 13, 1917. St. Joseph appeared before the sun began to spin and dance in the sky, holding the Child Jesus and blessing the world. The author draws profound, sobering conclusions from this event, highlighting the importance of devotion to St. Joseph in our apostate age. This is a must-read fo...

Discover the lost tale of St. Jude Thaddeus with this inspiring booklet, St. Jude Thaddeus: Helper in Desperate Cases. Revealing all that is known about this obscure figure in the Bible, it tells of the esteemed life and remarkable works of the apostle, cousin of Our Lord and martyr with St. Simon in Persia.The book begins by exploring the influential life and examples left behind by St. Jude such as his power over 2 magicians, his conversion of thousands to follow Christianity - including Ki...

St. Maximilian Kolbe is an undeniable hero who, in true Knight of the Immaculata form, gave up his life for another. The legacy he left behind and the courage he showed should be celebrated and studied by all. That's why this new book - 'St. Maximilian Kolbe: Knight of the Immaculata' - is the perfect tool to learn more about the impressive accomplishments of this inspiring Saint.This stunning work not only paints a vivid portrait of St. Maximilian's life before WWII, but it captures his jour...

Introduce your children to the inspirational story of St. Paul with the new book, St. Paul the Apostle! This engaging narrative is perfect for children aged ten and up, and offers an eye-opening account of one man’s brave mission to spread the Gospel to heathen nations in spite of many dangers. Through gripping storytelling and vivid illustrations, youngsters can learn how a pioneering spirit can move mountains and weather any storm.St. Paul the Apostle shows that no obstacle is too great whe...

Stories about Purgatory is an invaluable resource to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory. Written by a renowned spiritual director, this book presents the truth about this realm in an accessible way, helping readers gain greater insight into their own spiritual lives.The book starts by confirming the existence of Purgatory -- something that has been debated for centuries. We are then introduced to its melancholic beauty: the souls ensnared there endur...

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...

Between 1594 and 1598, a preacher named Francois converted 72,000 Protestants to the Catholic Faith. These are his words. One of the most remarkable and well-documented events in Catholic history began when a young priest, St. Francis de Sales, volunteered to re-evangelize the Calvinists of the Chablais. Finding his preaching forcefully rejected, St. Francis de Sales shrewdly switched tactics and began a written apologetics campaign, posting pamphlets on walls and slipping them beneath doors ...

The Children of Fatima is a classic and inspiring book about the extraordinary story of Our Lady's appearances to little Jacinta, Francisco and Lucia. In 1917, three Portuguese children received six apparitions by the Virgin Mary near their home in Fatima. Through the visions they shared with all the beloved locals, they foretold that “something wonderful” was going to happen on the 13th of October that same year. An epic moment in history, this experience taught these children to rely on fai...

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...

Discover The Miraculous Medal, an inspiring children’s book that tells the miraculous story of Sister Catherine Laboure and her encounter with the Blessed Virgin Mary. Suspenseful and moving, this book recounts the moments when Our Lady appeared before Sister Catherine to ask for a special medallion to be forged in honor of her apparitions—later known as the Miraculous Medal. Kids will love this spellbinding tale of faith and devotion that teaches how heavenly intervention can bring about mir...

The Secret of Confession is the ultimate guide to understanding and experiencing the power of the Sacrament of Confession. Through true stories, scriptural quotes and words from the Saints of the early Church, this book gives readers insight into why the Sacrament is so important, even for those who are not Catholic. This small but powerful book covers all aspects of confession, such as how it comes directly from Jesus himself. Through confession, readers can receive not only forgiveness, bu...

For 60 years St. John Bosco experienced remarkable vision-like dreams, which were so lively and vivid that he would often awaken exhausted the next morning. The dreams frequently featured the actual boys at the Oratory; however, their value goes far beyond this, since they bring to life the realities of the Catholic faith in a way that is absolutely unique! In these dreams St. John Bosco saw his boys facing fearsome and disgusting animals or involved in battles, banquets or journeys which wou...

"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...

The quest for perfection isn't easy and requires patience; however, there is an easier path which can lead to holiness and serenity. In "Uniformity with God's Will," St. Alphonsus Ligouri shares practical advice on how to conform our will to the divine, emphasizing just how important it is to remember that God is glorified by our resignation to His will even more than with our acts. Let this little book be your guide as it explains how you can gain peace of mind from accepting what He wills f...

This is the classic, fascinating and almost fabulous life of St. Antony of the Desert, the first hermit and the Father of Monasticism, all as recorded in the inimitable style of the great Doctor of the Church, St. Athanasius of Alexandria (c.297-373 A.D.).From St. Antony’s life, for example, we learn that there are swarms of devils everywhere, but that they are powerfulness to harm us if we use the Holy Name of Jesus and the sacramentals of the Church to ward them off. We also see how stalwar...

Do you yearn to form a stronger connection with God? Wondering how to structure your prayer time? Look no further – How to Converse with God is here to help. Written by St. Alphonsus Liguori, one of the most influential Doctors of the Catholic Church, the booklet offers readers 20 short chapters full of wisdom and faith-filled advice on how to strengthen our relationship with our Creator. This comprehensive resource contains an index full of prayers and aspirations for those interested in adv...

Introducing The Sinner's Guide – the book that for centuries has won the admiration and credibility of some of history's most influential saints and authors, including St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. Praised for its persuasive power, this book has been credited with transforming over a million people from a lifestyle of sin and vice to one of repentance and virtue.The logic behind this remarkable work is relentless, with each page unfolding a new path down which readers can emb...

Tells better and in less space the principal reasons and motives for consecrating ourselves to Mary, using St. Louis De Montfort's True Devotion to Mary method. Also, summarizes the Fatima message, relating it to True Devotion. Beautiful!

This booklet includes Prayers to St. Michael. From the Old Testament times until today, St. Michael the Archangel has always powerfully defended and assisted God's people on earth. Based on Scripture, Church history and saintly traditions, this book explains St. Michael's name, his rank among the Angels, his victory over Satan, his role among the Israelites, his role as Guardian Angel of the Catholic Church, as defender of souls, Heavenly Physician, helper in battle, advocate of the dying, co...

Thoughts of the Curé d'Ars is a booklet that offers information about practical Catholic wisdom in a simple and inspiring manner. Written by Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, this booklet provides insight into faith, morality and principles of life that can inspire us to live a better life.  The paper-bound edition features an attractive cover with a crucifix to represent true peace. Its 48 pages are full of insightful passages that give readers insight into how we should deal with ever...

The Spiritual Art of Homemaking Theology of Home II is a groundbreaking book that shines new light on the role of a homemaker. Carrie Gress and Noelle Mering present an honest and fearless understanding of the modern world, and how the deepest truths of the Faith can be applied to homemaking.The book tackles the often-misguided notion that homemaking is unfulfilling or oppressive, and offers a new perspective on the domestic arts. Rather than looking to the 1950s for inspiration, Gress and Me...

Finding the Eternal in the Everyday A home is so much more than just a roof over our heads. It's a place where we can feel safe and loved, a place to raise our families and create memories. But too often, our homes are places of stress and turmoil, places that don't reflect our deepest desires or values.Theology of Home is a book that seeks to change all that. Written by two wives and mothers, it's a simple guide to help reorient all of us toward our true home, allowing us to think purposeful...

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...

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...

A Guide to Raising Children in Holy Mother Church A trillion years from now, your child will be either in Heaven or in Hell. And this is only the beginning of eternity. In light of this eternal perspective, the time is now, Dear Parent, to raise your child to live entirely for Christ and His Church. The time is now to train your child in the Four Last Things, the spiritual life, the virtues of piety and humility, and the school of Calvary while shielding him from the errors of modernism, Prot...

In a generation plagued by fatherlessness, fear, and indecision, men need a mentor. They need a man who models masculine strength and understands his God-given duty to lay down his life for his family, to provide for their every need, to protect them, to exemplify a life of virtue.  St. Joseph is that man.  Man Your Post: Learning to Lead like St. Joseph is a mission entrusted to you by a company of Catholic men who have faced challenges and found strength through the intercession of the head...

"Effeminacy is a plague, and it must be eradicated." Families are being destroyed and souls are being cast into hell because of soft and effeminate men. In Terror of Demons, Kennedy Hall provides the cure: traditional Catholic masculinity. Drawing on centuries of Catholic wisdom from Scripture and the saints, Hall provides the tools for the reader to conquer effeminacy and be a man of God. This book is not for the weak-hearted but will strike every man with the sharpness of iron--he who has e...

How the Church Investigates the Supernatural Can miracles be proven by science? How does the Catholic Church validate claims of the supernatural? Some might say that miracles are a thing of the past, relegated to a more credulous and superstitious age before humanity fully embraced the certainty and exactitude of scientific study. According to author Michael O'Neill, the "Miracle Hunter", true miracles are by definition rare, but still occur today. And in this present age of skepticism, where...

Aquinas's Practical Principles for Reaching Heaven and Avoiding Hell Are we truly striving for heaven or merely avoiding hell?The human heart's greatest longing is to see God as He is. And yet, many people simply want to escape hell's pain, or even worse, they follow our disordered fallen nature in choosing sinful pleasures. Our Lord said the road to heaven is narrow, but the road to hell is wide (see Matt. 7:13). Is choosing the road to heaven merely to avoid pain, or is it actively pursuing...

The spiritual wisdom of Saint Benedict has endured for centuries and quite literally shaped Western culture from its inception. Tenets of the order, like its motto and Saint Benedict's Rule, are just as influential for lay people as they are for the Benedictine monks and nuns. The cross and medal of St. Benedict is also among the gifts bestowed by the Benedictine Order. For centuries, it has been a conduit for God's power against malicious spirits.The history of this cross and medal--how it f...

"Of all the theological errors commonly held today, the most popular is surely the denial of the doctrine of hell."--Msgr. Charles PopeEven self-described Christians question whether God would consign anyone to hell. Msgr. Pope explains this false perception: "If it exists at all, it is largely empty, except perhaps for a few serial killers or genocidal maniacs like Hitler." People who adopt this belief are ignoring Jesus's teachings that instruct the exact opposite.In The Hell There Is, Msgr...

The mission, plantation, pioneer homestead, immigrant colony, mission farm, and remote job-homeschooling homestead--this is the story of the American Catholic Land Movement. This collection of twelve essays explores the intricacies of this history, how it influences current responses to social and economic ills, and the way it can open up opportunities for families to better integrate their work and faith life by reconnecting with the land. The American Catholic Land Movement: Past, Present, ...

In 1917, on a quiet hillside in Portugal, three shepherd children had a vision of the Virgin Mary. She told them to spread her message of peace and prayer to the world, and to pray for an end to World War I. The children did as they were instructed, and the war ended shortly thereafter. Mary's message, known as the Fatima Peace Plan from Heaven, is just as relevant today as it was a hundred years ago. The world is still plagued by war, hatred, and division, but Our Lady of Fatima offers us ho...

St. Francis Solano: A Captivating Story of Adventure! Parents and children alike will be captivated by the incredible stories of St. Francis Solano, the amazing 16th-century Jesuit saint. From his unparalleled ability to convert thousands of slaves on a sinking ship with just one sermon to his own selfless acts of healing the sick and lost, even finding a spring in the desert, this enthralling book is sure to entertain and inspire children 10 and up. With detailed illustrations, captivating n...

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...

The Story of Saint Genevieve Phillip Campbell, author of the best-selling The Story of Civilization series from TAN Books, returns to offer young Catholics a dramatic historical account of the life of Saint Genevieve of Paris. Matron of Paris follows the journey of Genevieve from her childhood as a shepherdess to becoming the beloved abbess and advocate of the Christians of Paris. Along the way, she encounters a host of notable characters from history, including Saint Patrick, King Clovis, Sa...

The story of Blessed Anna-Maria Taigi, a woman singled out at the age of twenty-one, to receive revelations from Our Lord and the Blessed Mother, which continued until her death. In her visions she foresaw much of the political turmoil that took place during her life most significantly the French Revolution and subsequent weakening of the Church's temporal authority. She also read the state of souls, both living and dead. Despite these miraculous gifts, she was content to fulfill her station ...

We're planting a garden for Mary . . . but why? A Garden for Mary is a lyrical children's story that gets to the root of devotion to Jesus's mother through sacred prayer and scripture. With classic watercolors of vibrant blooms, buzzing bees, and curious chipmunks, families seeking an introduction to the rich catholic tradition of Marian Gardens will find a treasured resource to enjoy and pass down from generation to generation. Complete with an illustrated appendix of flowers associated with...

Do you find yourself longing for something more spiritual in your life? Prayers and Heavenly Promises is a unique prayerbook that offers powerful, devotional prayers and promises from Our Lord and Our Lady to various famous saints. Filled with inspiring illustrations, this book will speak directly to your heart as you reflect on the serenity of prayerful faith.Prayers and Heavenly Promises is a guide full of meaningful content designed to enrich your spiritual journey. Within its pages, you’l...

Explore the extraordinary life of a beloved and devoted saint in The Autobiography of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, an unforgettable and inspiring work by venerated spiritual author Veronica Brandewey. This intimate book offers rare insights into the life and teachings of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the French Visitation nun to whom Our Lord gave the Sacred Heart revelations. Containing transcripts from her dictations, words from Our Lord Himself, and details on how she sought out suffering for...

"O my soul, contemplate the surpassing beauty of these citizens of paradise! They shine like a vast constellation of radiant stars, or even like the sun itself, in the splendid city of God."--St. Aloysius Gonzaga In the history of the Church, there are few saints who wrote with such angelic purity and devotion on the subject of angels as Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. Much has been written on this Jesuit novice who died at the young age of twenty-three while caring for plague victims, but little has...

"The knot of Eve's disobedience was loosed by the obedience of Mary. For what the virgin Eve had bound fast through unbelief, this did the virgin Mary set free through faith."--St. Irenaeus of Lyons Few devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary have spread more in recent years than Our Lady, Undoer of Knots. When the faithful encounter trying moments, when all hope seems to be lost, they turn to their mother."Come with me to my Son," she tells us. And all is unbound.Through ordinary and everyday ...

The Story of a Soul is one of the most acclaimed spiritual resources available in modern times. Written by the now-canonized St. Thérèse de Lisieux, this book is an essential guide for any Catholic seeking to deepen their relationship with God. The text conveys St Therese’s very own “Little Way” of spiritual childhood, which she called her “elevator” to Heaven. With its origins in Sacred Scripture and recognized by Pope Pius XI as an approved method for growing in holiness, this book aims to ...

When it comes to our relationship with the Holy Spirit, often times we only think of Him in terms of the gifts He gives us. But the truth is, the Holy Spirit is so much more than that! Devotion to the Holy Spirit explores the different ways in which the Holy Spirit works in our lives and how we can draw closer to Him.This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the Holy Spirit and His role in our lives. By providing an expert explanation of the classic ...

This classic work from Thomas à Kempis, author of The Imitation of Christ, is now available in English for the first time. It is a simple truth that, without the virtue of humility, we cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven. It simply cannot be done. Just as pride is the root and source of all sin, so is humility the foundational virtue in which all other virtues must be grounded if they are to bear fruit. Humility is the heartbeat of the saints. It is the virtue that conforms us most closely to ...

With such a great cloud of witnesses, we have much to learn from the saints. Allow the saints to be your child's example for meeting Christ in the Eucharist.' In Eucharistic Saints, your children will encounter stories of saints they may already know, like Pope Saint John Paul II and St. Thomas Aquinas, and they will become familiar with saints they may not know yet, like St. Peter Julian Eymard and St. Tarcisius. This book also introduces your children to holy souls who were their own age, l...