Books Published by TAN Books

Learn from one of the Church's great mystics, Saint Frances of Rome. In this book, she narrates her visions to her spiritual director, Canon Giovanni Matteoni. He records her visions of the geography of hell and the state of limbo. She describes the punishments for various sins such as perverts, usurers, blasphemers, traitors, murderers, apostates, schismatics, incestuous people, witches and more. She also talks about the particular torments due to the seven deadly sins and the punishments fo...

Many people today desire a simple life that is closely connected to land, whether it be gardening, farming, or ranching. There is a spiritual draw to a non-consumeristic lifestyle that places God, the family, and the home at the center of all activity. This "agrarian conversion" has led many families to seek out rural communities and leave behind the suburban life. Over ten years ago two Catholic friends, Jason M. Craig and Thomas D Van Horn, experienced a similar agrarian conversion inspired...

From the same council that issued the Baltimore Catechism, Manual of Prayers: For the Use of the Catholic Laity will be the constant reference for any Catholic seeking to increase his devotion to God and to cultivate a deeper prayer life. This latest leatherette edition has a new typeset to provide editorial notes, increase readability, and maintain the traditional aspects of the original.You will also find: 1. Prayers and Psalms in both Latin and English,2. Both the traditional (old) and the...

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...

Saint Alphonsus Liguori, the Prince of Moral Theologians, asks, "from what source did the saints draw courage and strength to suffer torments, martyrdom, and death, if not from the sufferings of Jesus crucified?" His answer: the passion and death of Jesus Christ. In The Passion and Death of Jesus Christ, St. Alphonsus asks the most important questions Catholics can ask themselves in prayer, especially when we encounter suffering. Who can ever complain that he suffers wrongly when he considers...

The Incarnation stands at the center of human history. We judge time based on this event. There is the time before Christ and after Christ. In The Incarnation, Birth, and Infancy of Jesus Christ, Saint Alphonsus Liguori takes the mind and heart on a grace-filled journey through these three divine mysteries. Through discourses and meditations, he gives the reader rich theology to feed the mind and simple, powerful wisdom to lead the soul to a child-like faith in the God who became a child for ...

"Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance." -Saint Augustine Developing the virtue of humility and faithfully endeavoring to practice it is necessary for our salvation. Many times in Sacred Scripture, Our Lord admonishes the proud, elevates the humble, and reminds us that we must become like children to enter into the kingdom of God. Pope Leo XIII, the oldest reigning p...

There have been very few books that offer a serious, reliable, thoughtful look at stigmatists, and specifically, what I call visionary stigmatists. Interestingly, almost all Church-approved stigmatists have been just that: visionaries as well as stigmatists. This book focuses on Church-approved stigmatists and their visions, revelations, and prophecies and warnings. In some cases, the prophecies and warnings relate to the End Times and Second Coming of Christ. That includes the striking revel...

Turned Around: Replying to Common Objections Against the Traditional Latin Mass is a practical and clear book that examines the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) through a fresh lens. In each chapter, Dr. Peter Kwasniewski addresses common objections to the TLM, transforming these challenges into gateways for a deeper understanding and appreciation of its timeless beauty. From the reasons we worship facing East, to the profound significance of praying in Latin, and the ritual separation of priest ...

In An Exemplary Couple: Saint Gianna Beretta and Pietro Molla, you will read the story of the spouses Saint Gianna Beretta and Pietro Molla, and with an account, through direct testimonies, of the most significant moments of their married life. This is followed by an analysis of their marital journey through their own correspondence, highlighting the distinctive features of their relationship as fiancés, spouses, and parents. Finally, their daily spirituality is linked with the texts of the M...

Meet the Sisters of the Last Straw, a community of Sisters working hard to overcome their bad habits. Join these loveable misfit nuns as they learn to love God and forgive one another. When Amanda Kate comes to visit, Sister Krumbles gets the idea to run the Saint Patrick's Day Marathon. But will she be up to the challenge? What is Mr. Lemon up to? Will he win the prize money for himself? Will the Sisters solve the mystery of the missing items?

Very few Catholic writers indeed can touch the minds and hearts of all Catholics-whatever their background -and Fr. Paul O'Sullivan happens to be one of these rare few. In How to Be Happy-How to Be Holy, Fr. O'Sullivan teaches all Christians about prayer: 1) how to pray, 2) how to derive immense benefits from prayer, and 3) how to enjoy the deep consolation of prayer. In the process, he focuses first on the profound meanings of our basic Catholic prayers: The Sign of the Cross, The Our Father...

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...

One Woman's Struggle Against Communism and Her Redemption "Step by step, I retreated from God and went forth to meet the world, the flesh, and the devil. . . . I'd join the devil himself. . . . There is no doubt that I traveled with him at my side and that he extorted a great price for his company." This is how Bella Dodd (1904-69) described her long battle with atheistic communism, an ideology her Church calls a "satanic scourge." She later described it as a "school of darkness," a school of...

True Devotion to Mary is a classic spiritual statement on the virtues of seeking Jesus Christ through the Blessed Virgin Mary. Beloved by numerous souls, this book points out an easy, short and perfect way of living chosen by Our Lord Himself. Written by St Louis de Montfort, it is considered the greatest single book of Marian spirituality.True Devotion to Mary brings many wonderful effects to a person's life. It offers readers the chance to grow holier with the Virgin Mary as our most affec...

The Sorrowful Mother is one of the most powerful devotions in the Catholic Church. Based on Scripture and the lives of the Saints, this little book will open eyes and hearts to the immense love Our Lady had for her Son, Jesus Christ.This book is a must-have for any Catholic who wants to deepen their understanding and love for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Readers will feel as though they are standing alongside Mary at the foot of the Cross, sharing in her anguish and pain.This book is a moving tri...

"And I find that the Son of God, descending from heaven and assuming human flesh in the virginal womb of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, up to the day on which He ascended to heaven, did thirty principal deeds, which are comprehended and reprised in the Mass." --Saint Vincent Ferrer Saint Vincent Ferrer (1350-1419) was a devout preacher of penance, a precursor of the Last Judgment, filled with zeal. In his twenty-year commission, he brought countless souls into the one true Catholic Faith. In this...

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...

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...

Are you engaging in spiritual warfare without proper guidance? The Manual for Spiritual Warfare provides all the necessary information to help you recognize, resist, and overcome the Enemy’s attacks. This guide helps you become an effective spiritual warrior as it provides everything that you need to know before entering battle. In Part One, “Preparing for Battle”, this manual offers insight into who your enemy is and what powers he holds over us. It goes on to explain the typical strategies ...

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 ...

Communism's Long March of Death, Deception, and Infiltration Two decades after the publication of The Black Book of Communism, nearly everyone is, or at least should be, aware of the immense evil produced by that devilish ideology first hatched when Karl Marx penned his Communist Manifesto two centuries ago. Far too many people, however, separate Marx the man from the evils wrought by the oppressive ideology and theory that bears his name. That is a grave mistake. Not only did the horrific re...

An Introduction to the Devout Life is a book to help guide you on your journey towards being a better version of yourself. Written with a pencil in hand, this book is one to read and re-read again and again, as it goes to the heart of becoming good. Throughout 10 brief meditations in Part I, An Introduction to the Devout Life will help orient you toward God and make profound impressions that spark within you the motivation of entering upon the devout life - leading ultimately to God and event...

The war is on. The Devil plots to defeat you. Meet some battle-tested warriors who fight at your side. Satan is real. He's a formidable foe who wants to snatch us away from God, and the thought of doing battle with him can seem daunting. Even so, the saints who have gone before us have engaged the Devil, armed with the power of Christ ... and emerged victorious! These fellow warriors in heaven now fight on our behalf. In Saints Who Battled Satan, Paul Thigpen, author of Manual for Spiritual W...

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 Glories of Divine Grace: A Fervent Exhortation to All to Preserve and to Grow in Sanctifying Grace We know that through Baptism we become children of God and heirs of heaven--that we receive sanctifying grace and have a share in the life of God himself. But what does that mean in our daily lives? The Glories of Divine Grace describes the immense gift of grace won for us by the Savior and the inconceivable power this grace gives to our lives. Among the mysteries of faith, the doctrine of g...

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...

Sister Mary Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, founded the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles in 1995 at the age of seventy. Four years after her death, in May 2023, the sisters were preparing for the reinternment of the remains of their beloved foundress after the completion of a St. Joseph Shrine. Upon seeing Sister Mary's remains, they discovered something incredible, something miraculous--her body appeared to be incorrupt!In The Life of Sister Mary Wilhelmina, you will become acquaint...

The unique ability of women to be mothers is a most precious gift. Whether a woman's vocation is to be a mother in the context of married life or the spiritual motherhood of religious life, both vocations have Our Lady as their source and inspiration. This similar calling to model the motherhood of the Blessed Mother suggests that lay mothers and religious nuns can benefit from each other's wisdom and experiences. Mother to Mother introduces moms to contemplative nuns who have offered their i...

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...

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 the heart of faith, amidst trials and tribulations, lies the inspiration of the Eucharistic martyrs--men, women, and children whose love for the Blessed Sacrament led them to the ultimate sacrifice. Martyrs of the Eucharist: Stories to Inspire Eucharistic Amazement is a profound collection of twenty-nine stirring stories, curated into four distinct sections: those who died attending Mass, those who died celebrating Mass, those who risked their lives defending or protecting the Eucharist, a...

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...

In the face of a world crisis, which is manifestly deeper than one can imagine, many are inclined to ask: "Has Christianity failed?" Fulton Sheen's Thinking Life Through seeks to answer this critical question. The conclusions the author proposes are far-reaching and touch upon subjects as diverse as the truth and meaning of human sexuality, the purpose of life, discordant marriages, angels, alcoholism, the vocation of the soldier, materialism, parenting, and even the question of spanking chil...

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...

St. Rose of Lima (1586-1617), Patroness of the Americas, is the first canonized saint of the New World. She was the tenth of thirteen children, and her mother experienced no pain at her birth. Though exquisitely beautiful (hence her nickname, Rose), she refused to marry, and while helping support her family by needlework and growing flowers, she practiced heroic charity and lived as a Dominican Tertiary in her parents' home. Rose tenderly cared for the sick, even those with repulsive wounds, ...

A masterpiece that combines the visions of four great Catholic mystics into one coherent story on the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Based primarily on the famous revelations of Ven. Anne Catherine Emmerich and Ven. Mary of Agreda, it also includes many episodes described in the writings of St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Elizabeth of Schenau. To read this book, therefore, is to share in the magnificent visions granted to four of the most priviledged souls in the history of the Church. In co...

God's Solution to a Civilization in Crisis  "How can we save civilization?" It's becoming a common question. As the world descends into chaos, Christians are thinking deeply about how to stem the tide. Many options have been presented to overcome Christian persecution and cultural decadence, but the The Marian Option is one that is already in motion...and has been for centuries. Dr. Carrie Gress provides a thoroughly researched account of the significant cultural and military events where Mar...

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...

Drawing on St Bonaventure’s own account of his life, The Life of St. Francis of Assisi provides readers with an unparalleled insight into the life of this extraordinary saint. This re-edition of the 1260 text is devoted to a complete and accurate text, including detailed footnotes that serve as great resources for Franciscan historians, theologians and lovers of spiritual readings. Told with striking detail, this book captures the story of St Francis' earnest dedication to seeking divine inte...

Noted Catholic author Vinny Flynn and his daughter Erin have designed what is destined to become a much-loved companion volume for Mass and Adoration. Combining the best of tradition and modernity, this beautiful, deluxe volume will help you enter into the prayers of the Mass more fully and, thus, derive more benefit from not only the Holy Sacrifice, but from your Holy Hours before the Blessed Sacrament, and your personal prayer time as well. This durable book includes: • beautiful versions o...

Are you looking for a structured introduction to the powerful practice of mental prayer? We have created just the book for you! The Catechism of Mental Prayer booklet is the perfect pocket-sized guide to take your inner journey directly into meditation. This comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand guide explains what mental prayer is and provides you with step-by-step instructions on how to get started.This booklet has been crafted to help readers seek a true understanding of mental prayer as a...

"The Holy Bible is like a mirror before our mind's eye. In it, we see our inner face. From the Scriptures, we can learn our spiritual deformities and beauties. And there too we discover the progress we are making and how far we are from perfection." - Saint Gregory the GreatThe Large Print Douay-Rheims translation of the Holy Bible is the traditional English translation of the Bible for Catholics. Let our high-quality, ultra-soft, leatherette version of the Douay-Rheims Bible nourish your sou...

"The Road to Bethlehem" offers a daily prayerful pilgrimage from Advent through the birth of our Lord to the Epiphany, guided by St. Alphonsus Liguori. Drawing from Sacred Scripture and his saintly counsel, it presents a reflection that places readers at the feet of the infant Lord, focusing on the incarnation and nativity of Christ with a blend of joy for His birth and sorrow for the salvation He will bring. This work, taken from the original book "The Incarnation, Birth, and Infancy or the ...

Recognized by religious scholars and readers alike, Poems Every Catholic Should Know is an essential anthology for anyone desiring to explore the finest Christian verse of the second millennium. This uplifting collection brings together some of the most beloved works written by faithful followers of Christ. From High Middle Ages figures like Hildegard of Bingen, Francis of Assisi, Dante and Chaucer to sixteenth-century missionaries like Teresa Of Ávila, John Of The Cross and John Donne, this ...

Do you sometimes feel like no one is watching over you? Are you looking for a way to experience God's loving protection in your life? Our new booklet, The Guardian Angels: Our Heavenly Companions, may be the answer.Combining classic Catholic teaching with modern-day experiences, this booklet unveils one of God's greatest secrets: how He governs the world through Angels. These blessed spirits not only protect our souls and bodies in extraordinary ways—they watch over each person, diocese, town...