Apologetics is the science which aims to explain and justify religious doctrine, according to the Catholic Dictionary. It shows the reasonableness of such doctrine in the face of the objections offered by those who refuse to accept the Catholic faith. The practice of Apologetics is also known as "defending the faith." Books in this category will assist you in "defending the faith" on every point of Catholic doctrine.

Since the time of Martin Luther, many have claimed that the Catholic Mass is an unbiblical practice, that it repudiates the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ on the cross of Calvary as expressed in the book of Hebrews. Still others have denied that Christ is truly present in the Eucharist. Do these criticisms have any validity? A thorough investigation of Scripture and history reveals that the …

As never before, the Catholic Church has been called upon to be the defender of Scripture and preserver of truth in modern times.  Not by Faith Alone will set the biblical and historical record straight.  But more important, as you learn the real truth about salvation and all that it embraces, this book will offer you the means to come to one of the deepest relationships with God …

As never before, the Catholic Church has been called upon to be the defender of Scripture and preserver of truth in modern times.  Not by Faith Alone will set the biblical and historical record straight.  But more important, as you learn the real truth about salvation and all that it embraces, this book will offer you the means to come to one of the deepest relationships with God …

Since the time of Martin Luther, Protestants have claimed that Scripture alone is the final, infallible rule of faith for man.  In doing so, they have also claimed that Sacred Tradition and Church Authority, although helpful, are not infallible and therefore cannot serve as authorities on par with Scripture.  Is this a correct understanding of Scripture, Tradition and the Church, and …

Step-by-step answers to 14 of the common arguments posed to Catholics, like the Divinity of Christ, the Eucharist, Confession, means of salvation, and 10 more.  Learn how to engage in apologetics with confidence and effectiveness.  Packed with scriptural evidence for Catholicism, this charitable book teaches you the basics of apologetics.  This book is very effective because it …

This work by Hans Urs Von Balthasar, translated from the German, addresses the Papacy and the Church on the topics of: The Phenomenon The Refusal Forms of Abstract Unity The Real Christ in His Constellation The All-Embracing Motherhood of the Church The Historical Peter in His Successors Love as Self-Transcendence The Crucial Test

This letter addresses the topic of spreading the faith in the modern world. Sections Include: Introduction I: From Christ The Evangelizer To The Evangelizing Church II: What Is Evangelization? III: The Content Of Evangelization IV: The Methods Of Evangelization V: The Beneficiaries Of Evangelization VI: The Workers For Evangelization VII: The Spirit Of Evangelization Conclusion Endnotes

This is the Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII on Freemasonry, April 20, 1884. It discusses the beliefs of Freemasons and how they affect the Church.

This is a conversion story like no other.  For one thing, it was written before the author was received into the Church.  In fact it is a journal he kept during the year in which he was coming to a decision about whether or not he must become a Catholic.  For another, he and his wife were both Congregational ministers, very happily placed in a New England parish.  Becoming …

In this classic work of apologetics, Monsignor Vernon Johnson, a former Anglican minister and Catholic convert through encountering the life and writings of St. Therese of Lisieux, presents a systematic and clear treatment based on solid Scriptural evidence for the case that there is only “one Lord, one faith and one baptism.” A very well-regarded and happy Anglican clergyman in …

Clear thinking and solid values -- in terms everyone can understand! To get a hearing for Catholic truth and values today, we have to speak in sound bites: simply, clearly, and quickly . . . or people just walk away. The One-Minute Philosopher solves that problem. With plain-spoken wisdom, it explains over 175 fundamental concepts that form the basis of any decent human life. Plus, since The …

The best, concise book of Apologetics we have seen. This book should be in every Catholic's library! Dave Armstrong once again does a superb job - he writes with passion and clarity.

The most brilliant book of apologetics in the English language. Chesterton wrote Orthodoxy in 1908 in response to a challenge from one of his readers to state his creed. Rarely has any challenge been more gloriously and chivalrously met. This is early Chesterton at his best: sparkling paradoxes, breathtaking wordplay, trenchant argument and blinding logic. The reader is treated to a witty and …

The pope is the leader of the faithful - and the papacy is one of the aspects of the Catholic Church most difficult for non-Catholics to accept. From often-misunderstood concepts such as papal infallibility to the unbroken and irrefutable connection between Peter and today's pope, this evangelization guide will provide you with detailed and fascinating explanations of the evolution of papal …

Stephen K. Ray and R. Dennis Walters C tholics revere the pope as the head of their Church; but how much do we know about the papacy itself? This guide will lead you to a deep understanding of the Holy Father's office.  Here you'll find answers to common objections to the papacy, a discussion of historically prominent popes, and explanations of terms such as papal infallibility . Each …

Russell Shaw The battle lines are drawn.  On one side are the progressives who seek to weaken the office of the papacy through a systematic program of robbing the pope of his authority.  On the other are those who desire to bring the papal office into the twenty-first century with changes that are consistent with Catholic teaching and that serve the interests of the Church as a …

Fr. Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R. Foreward by Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Nothing but the truth.  That's what Jesus promised when he told his apostles that after his death the Spirit of Truth would com upon them.  Twenty-one centuries later, we might ask: What happened next?  Did the Spirit descend? Did the Spirit stay?  Is the Spirit with us today? If so, how does the Spirit …

The first ever apologetics novel will charm you as you learn to explain the Faith.  Perfect for teens and adults.  The study guide (sold separately, SKU 1697) makes it perfect for RCIA, religious education, and Bible studies.