Discover John Paul II's radical teaching on sex, love, and the meaning of life By Rev. Anthony Percy —Perfect for beginners, ideal for seekers—   Sex matters. Yet even deeper than the urge for sex is the desire for love. More than sexual, we are relational : meant for true and intimate relationship with each other and with God. Rather than a “casual indoor sport,” sex is sacred. And John …

Dr. Edward N. Peters Available for the first time in a comprehensive English translation, this thoroughly annotated but easy-to-use presentation of the classic 1917 Code of Canon Law by canon and civil lawyer Dr. Edward Peters is destined to become the standard reference work on this milestone of Church law. More than just of historical interest, the 1917 Code is an indispensable tool for …

Cathletics Playing Cards are intended for regular card games with an added flash card feature.  The nubered cards offer special listings of terms gathered from our rich Catechism & Tradition of the Catholic Faith.  The face cards, as well as the 4 suits are tailored to reflect the Holy Family and the Trinity.

This is the much anticipated new hymnal that will inspire Catholics to want to sing the great sacred music of our heritage. Beautifully bound, this hymnal is much more than a collection of hymns. Following the general plan in Musicam Sacram , this hymnal consists of three major sections: the Order of the Mass; musical settings for the Ordinary of the Mass; and a selection of about 160 of the …

Blessed Marie Celine of the Presentation . This book is a new release and will be ready December 1st! Compiled by the Poor Clares of Rockford, Illinois. Beatification Sept., 2007. This 19-year-old girl, Germaine Castang, suffered much in a desperately poor family, with illness, deaths and other sorrows---but her life was crowned by entry into religious life. Allowed to make her profession on …

Every Catholic needs a good grounding in the principles of Catholic morality. And the Catholic Church has always enunciated a clear, traditional set of moral principles, which are based upon reason and the teachings of Christ and which bring us the moral norms of Scripture and Tradition in a clear and organized manner. In Catholic Morality (first published in 1928), Fr. Laux has done an …

The primary 'proper' chant book for High Mass choir members in the United States since the 1930s. Set to Gregorian Psalm-tones with organ accompaniment. These 'proper' chants for the entire year are beautiful yet simple enough for most choir members to sing with limited practice. Includes complete daily, seasonal, ember-day, ferial, common Masses, etc. Table of Contents. Also includes Preface, …

Ferdinand Holböck, S.T.D. Countless saints have been priests or religious, living out lives of penance and sacrifice for the good of the Church. But many Catholics don't realize that married couples are called to holiness as well. Fr. Holböck's tells the inspiring stories of over 200 married saints and blesseds from the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph to Margaret of Scotland, King Louis of France, …

This handy-size, PERPETUAL, Weekday Missal contains all the Weekday Masses with their options.  The arrangement follows the liturgical year, and Volume I is for Weekdays only from Advent to Pentecost for both Year I and Year II.  Volume II covers Pentecost to Advent.

  Have you ever puzzled over why Jesus was unable to work miracles in his own hometown of Nazareth? What did Jesus mean when he said, "Whoever has seen me has seen the Father?" In this collection of Your Word columns, original ly published in New Covenant magazine, George Martin combines lyrical writing with scholarly expertise to create moving, informative, and spir itually …

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The conversion of Mexico from devil-worship to the Catholic Faith is the most sudden and spectacular mass conversion in all of history. In Aztec Mexico, before the arrival of Hernan Cortes and the Spanish, human sacrifice was practiced on a far greater scale than anywhere else in history. Hundreds of victims were slaughtered every day. Cortes' conquest, against odds of ten thousand to one, …

  In three separate sessions, from 1545 to 1564, the Fathers of the Church met in Ecumenical Council at a small town in the Austrian Tyrol, named Tridentum-in English, Trent. That meeting-the Council of Trent-produced a large number of canons and decrees, condemned the errors of the Protestant Reformation, and shown as a beacon to all the world. Of the twenty Ecumenical Councils of the …

Matthew Kelly At a time when many Catholics are disillusioned, questioning their faith, and filled with doubts about the relevance of Catholicism in the modern world, the voice of one young man cries out to the world's largest faith community with a clarity that is rare and inspiring. Rediscovering Catholicism takes us on an adventure of life-changing proportions. Beginning with our common …

A Treasure Chest of Traditions For Catholic Families This fantastic and user-friendly resource offers ideas for activities, crafts and recipes to help families celebrate the various Seasons and Feast Days of the Liturgical Calendar.  With fun-filled activities, we can build our own family traditions while passing on the richness of our Catholic Faith. Suggested activities are intended to …

Judith Kubicki, CSSF "I'd like to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, but it seems so complicated. How do I begin?" This clear and practical introduction to Christian Prayer explains - step by step - how to understand and celebrate this daily prayer of the Church.

Sister Julita, S.S.N.D. (Ecclesiastical Permission 1960) Every child must learn the story of St. Theresa of the Little Flower and this little book tells this lovely story in the most memorable style—with beautiful full color pictures on every page. Our youth of today will particularly relate to this relatively modern Saint with a story in many ways the same as their own. The text is warmly yet …

Everything Is Grace The Life and Way of Therese of Lisieux Joseph F. Schmidt, FSC Therese of Lisieux has been called the greatest saint of modern times, but seom view her spirituality as sentimental and syrupy.  Joseph F. Schmidt, FSC, dispels that notion by contending that Therese's "little way" is really the gospel message message - a message that can best be understood in the context …

Discover the joys of praying together! Couples marry intending to share everything. But what about prayer? Do you share your conversations with God? Prayers for Married Couples helps you do just that. It contains over seventy-five prayers that express the hopes, the concerns, and the dreams of today's married couple. With this book as your guide, the two of you can share, aloud, prayers …

Volume I Liturgy of the Hours has a blue vinyl cover with a stylized Chi Rho Symbol imprinted in the center and blue edging on the pages.  The spine has gold lettering and reads: "The Liturgy of the Hours, I, Advent Season, Christmas Season". Comes with a five ribbon marker in red, yellow, blue, green and purple. Volume II Liturgy of the Hours has a red vinyl …