Saints are those who distinguish themselves by heroic virtue during life and whom the Church honors as saints either by her ordinary universal teaching authority or by a solemn definition called canonization. The Saints books category features books on the lives of the saints, both collections and individual biographies, and writings of the saints themselves.

This full-length life of John Henry Newman is the first comprehensive biography of both the man and the thinker and writer. It draws extensively on material from Newman's letters and papers. Newman's character is revealed in its complexity and contrasts: the legendary sadness and sensitivity are placed in their proper perspective by being set against his no less striking qualities of …

In one series, the original writings of the universally acknowledged teachers of the Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic and Native American traditions have been critically selected, translated and introduced by internationally recognized scholars and spiritual leaders. I abandoned and forgot myself Laying my face on my beloved; All things ceased; I went out from …

John Paul II was known as the "saint-making Pope", and he reinvigorated the world's devotion to saints. John Paul II, himself now a candidate for sainthood, left a treasury of ideals and hope for the future in these "examples of courage and coherence." He offered us these real lives lived in extraordinary ways as ones to identify with, aspire to, and ask for …

Burke pieces together the mystery of this well-known disciple of Jesus covering John's preaching, arrest and execution, his role in Eastern and Western Christian Tradition, and the many paradoxes surrounding him. "Burke's book will stimulate interest in, and renewed devotion to, John the Baptist and, one hopes, even further research into the person and heritage of this glorious saint." — …

John the Baptist is one of the most fascinating and misunderstood people of the Bible. A prophet of two worlds, he calls out to the Israel of his own generation and to Christian believers of today to heed the most radical demands of conversion and newness of life. What do we know of this popular and effective man who appeared so mysteriously on the fringes of society? Why did his vision for …

The Gospels tell us very little about St Joseph.  But they are particularly rich in hidden meaning.  The few details they give become extremely enlightening when we reflect on them.  The eminent biblical scholar Père Gasnier wrote this book in an attempt at the historical reconstruction of Joseph’s life and a study of his spirituality. It follows closely the Gospel narrative and …

Have you ever wondered just where St. Francis lived, preached and prayed? This book is designed to provide helpful background for interpreting his life and times. It features 11 full-color and five black-and-white maps of Europe, the Italian Peninsula, the Spoleto Valley, and Assisi. A set of classic photos of the countryside around his hometown offers a visitation of the landscape encountered …

Zerlina De Santis This book contains the stories of nine apparitions of Mary, written for children. The apparitions include: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Our Lady of La Salette, Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Knock, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Beauraing and Our Lady of Banneux. Encounter the Saints Series Experience the adventures and …

Joy in Suffering . By the Most Rev. A. A. Noser. According to St. Therese of the Child Jesus. A Novena 9 Days of Instructions and Prayers. St. Therese suffered much, yet she was truly happy. Here in 27 brief but powerful instructions (3 each for a novena of 9 days) Bishop Noser sets forth St. Therese's "secrets" for dealing with sufferings of body, heart and soul. Even …

Louis de Wohl In this magnificent and stirring novel, Louis de Wohl turns his famed narrative skill to the story of the soldier and merchant's son who might have been right-hand man to a king … and who became instead the most beloved of all saints. Set against the tempestuous background of 13th Century Italy and Egypt, here is the magnificent and inspiring story of Francis Bernardone, …

Rosemarie Gortler Donna Piscitelli Even the youngest child can learn from Mary's example. From her Imaculate Conception to her Ascension, here is the story of Mary told in a way that will charm and delight your children. They'll also love the full-color pictures that brighten the book. You'll be pleased to see that they're learning solid Marian doctrine, presented in a way every child can …

Kateri Tekakwitha Evelyn M. Brown Vision Books This book is from the famous line of Vision books of saints that are one of the most popular and well-told series of stories for young people. This is the inspiring story of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, a holy young Indian woman, who was converted to Christianity by the French missionaries led by St. Isaac Joques during the 1600's. Kateri's mother …

Susan Helen Wallace, FSP Encounter the Saints Series Experience the adventures and challenges, heroism and holiness of some of the greatest friends of God! Offers intermediate readers a down-to-earth portrayal of the saints. Each distinct story vividly recreates for the intermediate reader the saint's place of origin, family life, and corresponding historical events. Every volume also features …

"They've sent a mere boy to fight against me!" roared the giant Goliath, as he caught sight of young David across the valley. "A boy with nothing but a shepherd's staff in his hand! Am I just a dog?"   David looked at the nine-foot giant. "You come to me with a sword and with a spear," he called out fearlessly, "but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of …

Edited by Bro. Francis Mary, F.I. The most in-depth book yet on the life and work of the great modern martyr of charity and Marian Saint, Maximilian Kolbe, whom Pope John Paul II called "The Saint of our difficult century". Over ten authors, including foremost Mariologists Fr. Peter Fehlner, Fr. James McCurry, Fr. Jerzy Domanski, and Mark Miravalle have contributed insightful and inspiring …

Tomie de Paola, author of The Clown of God , retells the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Juan Diego.  The story is also illustrated by de Paola.

Spanish edition of the best-selling LIVES OF THE SAINTS for each day of the year. La edicion en Español de la vida de los Santos más conocidos para cada día del año.

The Last Conversations of Saint Thérèse by the sister of St. Thérèse, Sister Agnes of Jesus. These “last conversations and confidences” of St. Therésè of the Child Jesus were recorded day by day by her sister, Mother Agnes of Jesus, as she heard the words uttered by the Saint herself during the last 5 months of her life. In this intimate journal Mother Agnes at her station by the Saint’s …

"Crusade" means a war for the sake of the Cross, a war to protect Christian people from persecution and death on account of their faith in Jesus Christ. Everyone has heard of the crusades of the Middle Ages. But few know of the crusade in our own time, which living men still remember, fought for this same purpose only sixty years ago in Spain. In just six months of the year 1936, …

St. Thomas More Alvaro De Silva , Editor This book, consisting of three parts, contains 24 letters written by St. Thomas More while imprisoned in the Tower of London for disobeying King Henry VIII. The first part is an introduction to the background of St. Thomas' imprisonment, his views on conscience and the politics of the time. The second section consists of the actual letters and the third …