Fear drives me forward as I rush down a rocky path in Jerusalem, trying to sort things out even as dusk makes it harder to hurry. Am I really an American girl, cast back to the time of Jesus? Or a delusional Jewish teen, plagued with visions of a place called America, thousands of years in the future? I don’t know anymore. But I do know that something awful is about to happen to my …

Sally belongs to a household full of aunts and uncles, all headed by her Uncle Joseph and ruled over by his sister Nannie. Uncle Joseph finds there is more than one way to "skin a cat" when he hits upon the plan that will allow Aunt Nannie to give in about her obstinacy in moving from Massachusetts to Maine and at the same time be true to her word. She'd said, "I will never leave my own fire …

John H. Hampsch The mercy of God is mentioned directly in the Bible in more than 400 places.  It is mentioned indirectly in hundreds more, from parables to prayers.  Too often, though, we fail to acknowledge God's enduring mercy.  Sometimes this is because we are confused or depressed; sometimes because we fear our sins have placed us beyond His reach.  Fr. Hampsch tells …

A must for those who want to incorporate traditional masterpieces into liturgical celebration. This manual provides precise directions on how to use Bach’s chorale-based organ works in the Catholic liturgy, and it includes a directory of contemporary playing editions.

Another gem from Dame Muriel Spark. Orginally published in 1960. Reviews - From Library Journal - "Spark's 1960 novel follows a group of British bachelors whose cozy little world is shattered when they suddenly find themselves the target of blackmail, fraud, and other bits of nastiness courtesy of one of the lads. Spark is always a great read." "A rare writer...wickedly …

Dr. Albert von Ruville Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson, Editor Edited with an Introduction by Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson. (Imprimatur 1914). The distinguished author had an illustrious military career and then a teaching career and at the time of his conversion to Catholicism was Professor of History at the most prestegious Protestant University in Germany, Halle University. This great and unique book …

 "We have reduced all virtues to one: being nice. And, we measure Jesus by our standard instead of measuring our standard by Him." For the Christian, explains author Peter Kreeft, being virtuous is not a means to the end of pleasure, comfort and happiness. Virtue, he reminds us, is a word that means "manly strength." But how do we know when we are being meek--or just cowardly? When is our …

Jump right into this hilarious new book on enjoying and celebrating Catholicism in a whole new way! Both a comical read, as well as an indispensable resource for observing the Feast Days of the Saints, The Bad Catholic’s Guide to Good Living is for anyone who is interested in celebrating the history and humor behind the Catholic Faith. Consisting of selected historical sketches of the …

A very funny and very entertaining read! "John and Denise, a long-time Catholic journalist and a trained Continental chef, have done it again. They've ransacked 20 centuries, 5 continents, and their own disturbed imaginations to uncover the fun in faith - and dozens of delicious recipes for dinner, cocktails, and party punch. It's educational - and intoxicating!"  - Angelo …

Bag and Baggage by Sister Carolyn Callahan, is a playful and yet thought provoking look at the prospect of discovering the answer to all of our dreams: Money!  Through rich characters, that only someone with sister's experience could so intimately describe, we are drawn into the everyday lives of these women at the Ashram as they face their combined blessing and dilemma.  

Susan Helen Wallace, FSP Encounter the Saints Series Kidnapped into slavery at the age of seven and brought to Italy as a teenager, the indomitable Bakhita eventually became a Catholic nun and spent over fifty years joyously serving her Lord as a Canossian Sister. In 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized her. This African saint’s engrossing life story, heroic choices, and forgiving heart make her …

Chesterton's second novel chronicles a hot dispute between two Scotsmen, a Roman Catholic, and an atheist, whose fanatically held opinions inspire a host of comic adventures. Introduction by Martin Gardner.

By G.K. Chesterton The Ballad of the White Horse is one of the last great epic poems in the English language. On the one hand it describes King Alfred’s battle against the Danes in 878. On the other hand it is a timeless allegory about the ongoing battle between Christianity and the forces of nihilistic heathenism. Filled with colorful characters, thrilling battles and mystical visions, …

This book is a superb teaching tool with 33 lessons, and is appropriate for grades 4-7. Since the Baltimore Catechism was first launched in 1885, it has proved an incomparable tool for passing on the faith to the next generation. The revival of this Catechism reflects the growing realisation among Catholics, that to accept, practice and defend the holy faith, we must first understand and learn …

Baltimore Catechism No. 1 The original 1885 edition with the famous phoneticized words and meanings. Clear and easy to use. Superb teaching tool for grades 4-7. Imprimatur.

This book contains 37 lessons, more in depth than Baltimore Catechism No.1, and is appropriate for grades 6-9. Since the Baltimore Catechism was first launched in 1885, it has proved an incomparable tool for passing on the faith to the next generation. The revival of this Catechism reflects the growing realisation among Catholics, that to accept, practice and defend the holy faith, we must …

This book is intended for students who have received their confirmation, includes 37 lessons, and is appropriate for grades 10-12. Since the Baltimore Catechism was first launched in 1885, it has proved an incomparable tool for passing on the faith to the next generation. The revival of this Catechism reflects the growing realisation among Catholics, that to accept, practice and defend the …

Claudia Devaux & George Bernard Wong, S.J. Bamboo Swaying in the Wind reveals the extraordinary life story of Chinese Jesuit George Bernard Wong, who was imprisoned in China for more than 25 years for his religious beliefs.  It is a story of romance, joy, political intrigue, cultural revolution, historic oppression, and living hope.  Readers come to know a man of profound faith …

Basic Apologetics: How to Defend the Catholic Faith from the Bible John Brock Jim Graves How confident are you in your ability to refute Protestant claims and effectively demonstrate Catholicism from Scripture? If you're a believing Catholic, sooner or later you're going to be challenged about your faith. You may even come up against an anti-Catholic attack from someone who seems to have the …