Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 1, has stories about the following: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. John Bosco St. Patrick St. John Baptist de La Salle St. Anthony of Padua St. Thomas More St. Anne St. Lawrence St. Pius X St. Peter Claver St. Vincent de Paul St. Teresa of Avila St. Margaret Mary Alacoque St. Isaac Jogues St. Stephen

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 3, has stories about the following: St. Francis de Sales St. Thomas Aquinas St. Isidore St. John the Baptist St. Benedict St. Clare St. Bernard St. Augustine St. Charles Borromeo St. Frances Cabrini St. Elizabeth St. Cecilia St. Catherine Laboure St. Francis Xavier St. John of the Cross Our Lady, Queen

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 4 , has stories about the following: St. Sebastian St. John of God St. Angela Merici Sts. Cyril and Methodius St. Louise De Marillac St. John Nepomucene St. Rita St. Joachim St. Boniface St. Alphonsus Liguori St. John Vianney St. Dominic St. Helen St. Barbara St. Nicholas The Saints in Heaven

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 5 , has stories of the following: St. Basil the Great St. Anthony the Abbot St. Isidore of Seville St. Vincent Ferrer St. Gemma Galgani St. Philip Neri St. Camillus of Lellis St. Christopher St. Ignatius of Loyola St. John Eudes St. Gregory the Great St. Robert Bellarmine St. Paul of the Cross St. Leo …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 6, has stories of the following: St. Edward St. John Neumann St. Benedict Labre St. Catherine of Siena St. Madeleine Sophie Barat St. Bonaventure St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Gabriel the Archangel St. Jerome St. Francis of Assisi St. Ignatius of Antioch St. Anthony Mary Claret St. Pius V St. Martin of …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 7 , has stories about the following: St. Blase St. Valentine St. Margaret of Cortona St. George St. Zita St. Peregrine St. Lawrence of Brindisi St. Bridget St. Jane Frances de Chantal St. John Chrysostom Sts. Cosmas and Damian St. Michael the Archangel St. Martin de Porres St. Gertrude St. Catherine of …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This fulll-color children's illustrated Book of Saints, Part 8, has stories of the following: St. Joseph St. Mark Sts. Philip and James St. Matthias St. Peter St. Paul St. Thomas St. James the Greater St. Bartholomew St. Matthew St. Luke St. Jude Thaddeus St. Simon St. Andrew St. John

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 10, has stories of the following: St. Ermengild St. John Ogilvie St. Zozimus St. George the Younger St. Fructuosus of Braga Blessed Helen of Udine St. Eugene de Mazenod St. Monegundis St. Mildred St. Justin de Jacobis St. Moses the Black St. Beatrice Da Silva St. Catherine of Genoa St. Gerard Sagredo …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 11, has stories of the following: St. Alberic St. Mutien Marie Wiaux St. Margaret of Cortona Bl. Angela Guerrero St. Clement Mary Hofbauer St. Hermenegild St. Wiborada St. Epiphanius of Salamis St. Madeleine Sophie Barat St. John of Sahagun B. Osanna of Mantua St. Macrina the Younger St. Grimonia St. …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 12 , has stories of the following: St. Rosalina St. Teresa Margaret Redi St. Lucy Filippini St. Mary Mazzarello St. Simeon the Younger St. William of York St. Bertrand of Le Mans St. Philip Benizi St. Mary Soledad St. Bertrand of Comminges St. Peter of Alcantara St. Winifred St. Andrew Avellino Bl. …

Companion book for the RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS, which calls for its use. Beautifully and sturdily bound, it is magnificently illustrated with symbols relating to the Rite. There is ample space for the name of the Elect and their godparents (if desired), and each page is attractively arranged and printed. Special Features: •  Printed in Two Colors •  Includes …

New edition approved by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops with the Gospel Readings for the new LECTIONARY FOR MASS. Special Features: •  Extra-Large Type •  Sense-Line Format •  Printed in Two Colors •  Gold Edges

This beautiful Book of the Gospels has been produced by St. John's Abbey. The reverent act of processing The Book of the Gospels from gathering to altar and from altar to ambo is an important part of the liturgical celebration. As the most visible book to the assembly, The Book of the Gospels is meant to convey the power of the word of God to our communities. Using traditional Roman design, …

The Liber Pontificalis is an invaluable historical document, cataloging the names and dates of the first 65 Pontiffs of Rome beginning with St. Peter himself. Though of unknown authorship, its antiquity is well established. Modern scholarship has determined that the Liber was probably first compiled in the 6th century AD and continued piecemeal thereafter. This English edition, originally …

The Book of Virtues for Young People - A Treasury of Great Moral Stories Edited By William J Bennett This hard-to-put-down collection of inspiring stories, folktales, and poems has been selected by William J. Bennett to illuminate the virtues that help to anchor us in our culture, our history, and our traditions: responsibility, courage, compassion, loyalty, honesty, friendship, perseverance, …

David Currie David Currie was raised in a devout Christian family whose father was a fundamentalist preacher and both parents teachers at Moody Bible Institute. Currie's whole upbringing was immersed in the life of fundamentalist Protestantism - theology professors, seminary presidents and founders of evangelical mission agencies were frequent guests at his family dinner table. Currie received …

Pope John Paul II once said that the priest is "above all, a man of the Eucharist." In the spirit of this statement, Msgr. Stephen Rossetti weaves together reflections on the Eucharist from over twenty notable contributors, including Cardinal Francis George, Archbishop Donald Wuerl, and the late Cardinal Avery Dulles. Moving personal narratives combine with timely and accessible …

A timeless classic, Born Only Once explains the power of authentic, affirming love and how it is a way of being and living that brings one real joy, fulfillment and peace. Although written over thirty years ago, this book presents the truth about the human person and his or her fundamental psychic need for affirming love in order to develop into a mature adult.

Hilda van Stockum When Janna is suddenly summoned from Germany to join her actor parents in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, she is shocked by the Dutch hatred for the Germans. Her favorite Nordic tales and Hitler Youth indoctrination have not prepared her for the complexities of living in a house requisitioned by a military friend of her parents; or for the violence she sees on the streets. With her …

The nature of God is that he cannot be "bound" to one place or time-but he also took finite form, bounded to a redemptive act and time that forever changed the world. The understanding of the Triune God also brings together a certain “boundedness” that cannot be taken in any way to limit the bounds of the Creator. In this treatment on the nature of the Lord, Adrienne Von …

Need a spiritual workout?  Boys to Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue is a Bible study designed specifically for men who want to build their spiritual strength.  Each chapter focuses on a different virtue necessary to help raise up a generation of godly men.  With challenging questions at the end of each chapter, this book is ideal for individual or group study.  Find …

One of the twentieth century's most widely read writers and its most influential Christian apologist, C. S. Lewis has nevertheless eluded the understanding of the numerous scholars who have approached him only as a religious thinker and man of letters. A new book by a leading Lewis authority explores the full range of his manifold genius and finds for the first time the surprising secret of …

This is a collection of G. K. Chesterton's provocative writings on a subject close to his heart-the family, and the corresponding themes of men and women, children, sex, marriage and divorce. The family was a central element in Chesterton's vision, a unifying theme of his literary work. His eloquent defense of the sacredness of the home is even more applicable in our times because of the …

Dianne Ahern Illustrated by Katherine Larson Luigi, a desperately poor man, breaks into the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, Italy, to steal something of great value.  He hides behind the wooden choir stalls and waits for nightfall.  The howl of the wolf breaks the quiet of the night and a burst of warm air sends chills down his spine.  Thus begins another Adventure with …

    Let us turn our gaze toward Christ. It is he who will make us free to love as he loves us, and to build a reconciled world. - Pope Benedict XVI Imagine starting every morning with five minutes with the Holy Father! How would your routine and daily preparation change based on these brief moments of inspiration, insight, and invitations to prayer? Now, you can do exactly that with …

Breaking Free: 12 Steps to Sexual Purity for Men Every Christian man in our X-rated society faces the constant challenge to be sexually pure. The temptation from Internet pornography is only a mouse-click away. Pornography, like alcoholism, isn't a problem that gets better with time if left untreated. Pornography's silent addiction has a corrosive effect upon one's spiritual life and …

Breaking Free Audio Series on CD with Steve Wood, Laurie Hall, and Scott Hahn This 3-CD series offers practical assistance to help overcome - and prevent - an addiction to pornography. On CD one, Steve Wood outlines twelve steps to sexual purity for men. On CD two, Steve interviews Laurie Hall (author, An Affair of the Mind ) as she shares the devestating effects that pornography has on a …

Breaking Free of the Web Catholics and Internet Addiction Kimberly Young, PSY.D., and Patrice Klausing, O.S.F. "It is our hope that this book will offer a foundation, based on fact and faith, which will empower the reader to seek the help he or she needs. We call it a foundation because research has consistently shown that breaking free of addictive patterns or coping with the addiction …

Breve Diccionario de la Liturgia Short Dictionary of the liturgy Canitano, R.A., Lopez de Canitano, N. Alrededor de doscientos cincuenta entradas para satisfacer las inquietudes de la mayoria de los católicos. Close to two hundred and fifty entries to satisfy the needs of most catholics. Tapa rústica / SOFTCOVER. 128 pp.

Evelyn Waugh tells the story of the Marchmain family. Aristocratic, beautiful and charming, the Marchmains are indeed a symbol of England and her decline in this novel of the upper class of the 1920s and the abdication of responsibility in the 1930s. From the Merriam Webster Encyclopedia of Literature: This satirical novel by Evelyn Waugh was first published in 1945. According to Waugh, a …

Thornton Wilder This beautiful new edition features unpublished notes for the novel and other illuminating documentary material, all of which is included in a new Afterword by Tappan Wilder. "On Friday noon, July the twentieth, 1714, the finest bridge in all Peru broke and precipi-tated five travelers into the gulf below." With this celebrated sentence Thornton Wilder begins …

A Brief Catechism for Adults is a little masterpiece designed for convert instruction. It was actually compiled from the notes of many Catholic priests who originally used the instructions from the first edition of the book with tens of thousands of converts. Thus, it represents the fruit of many minds.  For years, it was practically the standard catechism in the U.S. and Canada for …

Dr. Frederick Marks, Ph.D., has taken many of the misconceptions of the Catholic faith and explained them in easy-to-understand terms for the average Catholic in the pew.  Dr. Marks uses scriptural references and covers a range of topics from the Holy Eucharist, the Sacrament of Confession, the Virgin birth of Our Lord to contraception and abortion and many others. 

  Josef Pieper "Josef Pieper's account of the centrality and meaning of the virtues is a needed primer to teach us exactly the meaning and relationship of the virtues and how they relate to the faith and its own special virtues. Pieper's attention is ever to the particular virtue, its precise meaning, and to its contribution to the wholeness that constituted an ordered, active, and …

Broken and Blessed by Catherine Adamkiewicz "By sharing her journey of faith through the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Cathy reveals the heart of God:  He brings joy in the midst of sorrow, peace in the center of trial, and love in the depth of loss.  She shares the richness of the purpose of each life, which is part of the legacy her daughter leaves us all.  Highly …

Immortalized by some of the greatest Hollywood films of the 20th century, Italian Brooklyn became one of the icons of American culture. Brooklyn Existentialism shows that the culture of that time and place was more than just an icon. The oxymoronic combination of uprootedness and ethnic solidarity that were found in Brooklyn during the middle years of the 20th century provide an opening that …

The works of Ignacio Larranaga provide analysis and solutions, doctrines and orientations for the needs and problems of the whole person. They are a summary of the total mystery of a person and his needs-a summary that has helped millions and millions of people to experience the joy of interior liberation and the joy of living. Now, the message of Father Larranaga is becoming available to …

This new complete Missal contains all the Mass Texts for every Sunday and Holyday in a continuous and easy-to-use arrangement. All readings for Liturgical Years A B C are given in the "New American Bible" version.

In GIANT 16 pt. TYPE. Today’s most popular general prayerbook. Contains many favorite prayers—for every day, to the Blessed Trinity, to Mary, and to the Saints. Also includes an informative summary of our Faith. Designed especially for Catholic adults and those with limited vision. Special Features: •  Soft, Supple Imitation Leather •  Full-Color Illustrations …

This Catholic Story Coloring Book tells the story of St. Simon Stock and has beautiful illustrations to color.

With warmth and energy, this guide to painting icons describes icons' history and examines why they've been a spiritual tool for so many centuries. Novice and professional artists alike get to experiment with this ancient Christian devotional art.

This book is a new release and has a publication date of February 28, 2008.

Paul and Liesa Thigpen What does it take to have a truly Catholic home? How can you implement meaningful activities in your family life without becoming overwhelmed by the effort? Where do you begin creating traditions that suit your family's lifestyle? Paul and Leisa Thigpen present hundreds of practical suggestions for building meaningful customs in Catholic homes. These step-by step …

This second volume tells the story of the great heresies that seemed to carry all before them, yet always failed to gain their final goal of capturing the Papacy; of St. Patrick's mission to Ireland; of how the Popes became judges of kings and the First Crusade swept on to victory against all odds; of how the Church bridged the abyss of the Dark Ages and laid the foundations of a new Christian …

Rev. Antoine Bakh Daniel J. Daou Joseph Bakhos This compelling explanation of the Catholic faith focuses on seven topics that are hardest hit by competing modern world-views. Written by two returning Catholics and the priest who inspired them, this book lays a strong scriptural foundation for Church teachings on the Trinity, the Eucharist, and the Church, as well as Catholic teachings …

  Building the Free Society Edited by George Weigel and Robert Royal Through the insightful and thought-provoking commentaries of ten distinguished Catholic writers, Building the Free Society critically examines a century of Catholic reflection and argument on human freedom, the just society, and the international order. Adopting the best from A Century of Catholic Social Thought , …

First published in 1855, Bulfinch's Mythology has introduced generations of readers to the great myths of Greece and Rome, as well as the time-honored legends of Norse mythology, medieval and chivalric tales, Oriental fables, and more. Readers have long admired Bulfinch's versions for the skill with which he wove various versions of a tale into a coherent whole, the vigor of his storytelling, …

Thomas Bulfinch An unabridged Modern Library paperback edition of the greatest stories ever told as chronicled by Thomas Bulfinch. In one volume, Bulfinch gives us the great tales of the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman antiquity; of Scandinavian, Celtic, and Oriental fables and myths; and of the age of chivalry, including stories of Beowulf, King Arthur, and Robin Hood.

First Published over 15 years ago, the Daily Roman Missal is an essential resource for anyone trying to grow closer to the Eucharist. It includes all Sunday and standard Daily Mass readings (newly revised New American Bible), all the readings from the Proper of Saints, all liturgical texts for every church cycle, and over 300 pages of devotions and prayers. Please note: Due to a publishing …

This edition of Catholic Book of Prayers comes in Large Print and has a burgandy leather cover.  It also has beautiful color illustrations and comes boxed.

Mass Themes and Biblical Commentaries People’s Parts in Bold Type Magnificent Four-Color Illustrations Easy-to-Read 10.5 pt. Type 2 Ribbon Markers Gilded Page Edging Gold-Stamped Spine

Mother Mary Francis, P.C.C. In these gentle, simple, yet profound conferences, Mother Mary Francis, P.C.C., explores both the necessity and the difficulty of Christian friendship. Friendship is the basis of all fruitfull love, she wrote.  Whether we are single or married, priest or religious, the Lord himself called us his friends and commanded us to be the friends of one another. Mother …

The first edition of Butler's Lives of the Saints was written by Alban Butler, an English priest and scholar, and appeared between 1756 and 1759. Father Herbert Thurston, SJ., produced the Revised Edition of Butler's Lives which appeared in 12 volumes between 1926 and 1938, This edition was a major rewrite of the original Butler's, This was necessitated, be wrote, because Butler's style, it …

Butler's Lives of the Saints New Concise Edition Paul Burns This new concise Butler's provides an essay on one saint for each day of the month, using the twelve-volume full edition of Butler’s Lives of the Saints as a source. Selections are made from both categories of "Saint" and “Blessed”—canonized and beatified, allowing for the increasing proportion of women and of new- and third-world …

Butler's Lives of the Saints - the Complete Standard Edition - in Four Volumes This monumental work was first compiled in the 18th century by Alban Butler and was later partially revised by Herbert Thurston, S.J., early in the 20th century. When Father Thurston's death interrupted work on the second revision, the massive editorial undertaking was assumed by the noted English scholar and …