Excommunication and the Catholic Church Edward Peters Excommunication. To our modern ears, the very word evokes something dark and foreboding, something out-of-place in contemporary society.  Many associate excommunication with the medieval Church, with the Inquisition and witchhunts, and think it has no place in our more elightened and tolerant times.  Yet this ecclesiastical …

Facts About Luther Msgr. Patrick F. O'Hare A popular exposé of his life and work, based on Protestant historians. Incredible history; fascinating, damning evidence about him that is quite contrary to the popular image. Many quotes from his own mouth. Essential history!

Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M. The highly regarded Dubay (Fire Within) presents a thorough and concise analysis of the critical questions and issues concerning faith and certitude in our day. Written in a very readable, inspirational and sometimes humorous style, Dubay cuts through the relativism and skepticism of our time and exposes the deepest roots of error, whether scientific or religious. He …

  Fr. Leo J. Trese The well-known Catholic apologist and spiritual writer illuminates the central elements of the Catholic faith-the Creed, the sacraments, prayer and the commandments-in a clear and vivid style. This Third Edition incorporates the many changes put into effect by Vatican Council II and the new Catechism of the Catholic Church. With this updating,  The Faith …

In today’s world, Catholics must be ready at any moment to face unexpected questions on important issues of faith, morals, and social issues. FAITH FACTS: Answers to Catholic Questions CD-ROM is an invaluable resource for anyone who needs answers to topic Fully searchable by keywords, this CD-ROM offers more than 150 Faith Facts and the Douay-Rheims Bible in a convenient electronic …

The Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds are prayers most Catholics take for granted. We pray them by rote when we say the Rosary or go to Mass—often without thinking about, fully understanding, or even truly believing what we’re saying. And providing you with this understanding is what The Faith for Beginners is all about. It’s a fascinating romp through the history of the …

One of the best catechetical books ever written.

By a Jesuit Professor of Religion at the University of Notre Dame. (Imprimatur 1950). The brevity and conciseness with which the author presents this subject of vast importance will win a great multitude of readers; for this booklet is a capital illustration of the old Latin phrase, multum in parvo-—much in little space. It deserves millions of readers. If man has an eternal destiny, God must …

“How do I know for real if God exists?” “How does a person come to believe in God?” “What if I still continue to have doubts?” These are just a few of the questions we all have asked ourselves at one time or another. The problem today is that society itself no longer supports a positive concrete answer to these concerns. In reply, this book takes the unique …

Rod Bennett What was the early Church like? Contrary to popular belief, Rod Bennett shows there is a reliable way to know. Four ancient Christian writers—four witnesses to early Christianity —left us an extensive body of documentation on this vital subject, and this book brings their fascinating testimony to life for modern believers. With all the power and drama of a gripping …

Kreeft considers all the fundamental elements of Christianity and Catholicism, explaining, defending and showing their relevance to our life and the world's yearnings. Here is a book to help you understanding your faith more fully and to explain it to others more winningly. Like every religion, this faith has three aspects, corresponding to the three parts of the soul and filling the innate …

”We have come to believe in God’s love; in these words the Christian can express the fundamental decision of his life.” So begins the first encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est . To help every Catholic understand as fully as possible the content and significance of this first encyclical of our new Pope, Jimmy Akin has constructed a guide covering both the issues …

Secular humanists and other progressives have been predicting the demise of religion for the past 250 years. But they keep running into a problem--those who were supposed to be liberated by secular gospel that God is Dead aren't buying it. Why not? Since the Greeks and Romans, as Robert Royal explains, religion has nurtured the development of the individual and of Western culture itself. …

For about thirty years the faith of Christians has been periodically assailed, and the forbearance of biblical scholars tested to the utmost by a seemingly unending series of publications about Jesus and the origins of Christianity. They offer a radical reinterpretation of Jesus' significance and have painted, variously, a picture of a wild revolutionary, an unworldy dupe, a royal pretender, a …

An important new Catholic apologetics resource and a "must have" for your library. Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of Christianity. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is the only book that categorizes and summarizes all the major arguments in support of the main Christian beliefs. Also included is a Protestant-friendly treatment of Catholic-Protestant …

The challenges to Christianity by unbelievers, doubters and would-be believers continue. Only the Handbook of Christian Apologetics categorizes and summarizes all the major arguments for all the major Christian teachings. In addition you will find compelling refutations of the principal arguments against Christianity. Topics Include: Faith and reason The existence of God God's nature How we …

Though all Christians profess a belief in Jesus Christ, only Catholics believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Why does the Catholic Church hold this belief? In this helpful guide, you'll find the answer to this and other questions such as: Is Christ necessary for attaining heaven? How is Christ present both spiritually and bodily on earth today? What did Jesus mean by the …

Ronald Knox This book is a collection of stimulating, informal discussions in which Msgr. Knox re-examines some of the fundamental precepts of the Catholic faith as well as the formidable challenges facing Catholics today. Writing with his usual effortless grace and sparkling wit, Knox confronts such controversial topics as what is religion, man's doubts about God, the miracles of Christ, …

This is a complete nine volume set of the works of Hilaire Bellco from Tan Books. The titles in this set are: The Great Heresies, Characters of the Reformation, How The Reformation Happened, Essays of a Catholic, The Crisis Of Civilization, Europe and the Faith, Survivals and New Arrivals, The Crusades, and William The Conqueror. About the author: Joseph-Hilaire-Pierre-René Belloc …

The History of Heresies and Their Refutation by St Alphonsus M. Liguori. Some references in Latin, the rest of the book is in English. In the First part, St Alphonsus M Liguori goes over the History of Heresies. In the Refutation of Heresies, the Holy Author comprises, in a small space, a vast amount of Theological information; in fact, there is no Heresy which cannot be refuted from it. Not …

After a week of hearing ghostly noises, a man is visited in his home by the spirit of his mother, dead for three decades. She reproaches him for his dissolute life and begs him to have Masses said in her name. Then she lays her hand on his sleeve, leaving an indelible burn mark, and departs... A Lutheran minister, no believer in Purgatory, is the puzzled recipient of repeated visitations from …

Hans Urs von Balthasar Virtually every aspect of Catholicism which is controversial within the Church or a stumbling block to non-Catholic Christians is treated in this book. Rather than avoiding what is most glaringly un-modern or what is most criticized by non-Catholics, Balthasar reviews these elements one by one, and shows how they are rooted in the central Christian mysteries and the …

Marriage is the first step in starting a family, but some couples have serious reasons to space the births of their children. What options are there for devout Catholic couples who follow the teachings of the Church and shun contraception? Natural family planning (NFP) is 99 percent effective in accurately spacing births, and it has other powerful benefits -- including a divorce rate below 3 …

Frank Sheed Considered one of Frank Sheed's best books, A Map of Life is also regarded as one of the best and most popular short summaries of the Catholic faith ever written.  Focusing on the major truths of our existence and purpose in life, Sheed draws on God's revelation to show what the divine master plan is for us and how each part of the plan is related. Beginning with "The Problem …

Fr. Congar masterfully explains why Tradition is an inescapable aspect of a fully biblical Christian faith. Some Christians claim to reject Tradition in preference to a supposedly "Bible only" Christianity. Catholics, on the other hand, venerate Tradition, yet often without adequately understanding it. In this masterful book, the great theologian Yves Congar explains why Tradition is …

Return to the basics, the "meat and potatoes" of our faith, with Fr. Joe Classen! What is so special about Sacraments? How did the rituals and traditions of the Mass get started? Why do we have a pope? What's the point of going to confession? Father Joe Classen has heard all these questions and more from parishioners, fishing buddies, neighbors, and acquaintances. They seem to …

Kevin Vost, PSY.D. Even saints can't live by truths they can't remember.  That's why, over 700 years ago, St. Thomas Aquinas devised a method to help him recall the teachings of our Faith.  It's so simple and easy that, over the years, countless Christians have relied on it... and so can you ! Refining techniques taught by the ancient philosophers, St. Thomas created a mental …

Mere Catholicism explains in easily accessible, non-technical language the fundamental doctrines of Catholicism. It also shows how these doctrines follow naturally from the fundamental doctrines common to orthodox Christians (“mere Christianity”). Catholicism can mystify or even repel other Christians, while its complexities can confuse Catholics themselves. Fr. Ian Ker’s …

A forceful and accessible discussion of Christian belief that has become one of the most popular introductions to Christianity and one of the most popular of Lewis's books. Uncovers common ground upon which all Christians can stand together.

An impeccable inquiry into the proposition that supernatural events can happen in this world. C. S. Lewis uses his remarkable logic to build a solid argument for the existence of divine intervention.

A Modern Guide to Indulgences is a practical and pastoral guide to the Church’s teaching on indulgences. This book begins with an explaination of the Church’s doctrine on indulgences, and offers a description and commentary on the major indulgences recognized by the Church. Readers will appreciate Dr. Peter’s ability to expand upon this often misunderstood teaching while …

Mother M. Angelica with Christine Allison Through her EWTN television and radio network that now spans the globe, millions of people look to the beloved Mother Angelica every day for inspiration and help with the problems of day to day life. Before she founded EWTN, Mother Angelica was author of extremely popular spiritual booklets of which there are more than 20 million in print. This …

[People] sometimes complain that the Church is "not up to the times," as though it had to be pursuing the latest theories and styles. It would be better to ask whether the world of nonbelief is still lagging far behind the revolutionary vision that Christ brought into our history. These pages are written primarily for Christian believers and for inquirers into Christianity. They are written …

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 …

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.

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 Popes Against Modern Errors In 1789, the French Revolution took place and launched a host of religious, political and social errors which the Popes for over 160 years afterwards wrote and legislated against. Yet most of these errors have spread and today have filtered down to the common man ... with the result that most people now take for granted many fundamental assumptions that are …

Amy Welborn By Amy Welborn What do you say when someone tries to tells you: You're not a Christian because your church isn't Bible-based? You're not a Christian because what your church teaches isn't in the Bible? You're not a Christian because you believe that good works will get you to heaven? You're not a Christian because you worship Mary like a goddess? You're not a Christian because you …

Paul Thigpen, Ph.D., lays out in clear, simple terms the biblical foundations of Catholic teaching on the close of the age.  Drawing from Scripture, Tradition, The Rapture Trap reveals the short-comings of the "rapture" doctrine - and the larger tangle of unfounded religious teachings to which it's tied.

Paul Thigpen, Ph.D., lays out in clear, simple terms the biblical foundations of Catholic teaching on the close of the age.  Drawing from Scripture, Tradition, The Rapture Trap reveals the short-comings of the "rapture" doctrine - and the larger tangle of unfounded religious teachings to which it's tied. Granted the Imprimatur.

What is the secret of John Henry Newman’s enduring appeal? It perhaps lies in the freshness, persuasiveness, and brilliance of his descriptions of Christianity. Newman, who is to be beatified by Pope Benedict XVI later this year, often uses the word "realization" rather than "faith" or "belief" to describe the process of becoming a Christian. To him, a …

Is religious belief reasonable? Of course the so-called New Atheists, such as Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris, energetically say, "No!," Many others, including some believers, insist that faith is utterly beyond reasoned argument. Faith, they declare, is believing something that reason tells you can't be so. In this way they think they shield belief from rational criticism. But …

Reasons for Our Hope: A Bible Study on the Gospel of Luke is designed as a 39-week study and is great for either personal or group study. It comes with fill-in-the-blank exercises – along with an “Answer Key” – that sometimes requires referencing various other books in the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church . These exercises will help you learn each lesson …

Rebuilding a Lost Faith is a great and famous apologetics book in defense of the truth of the Catholic Faith.  It is written as the spiritual odyssey of the author, John L. Stoddard - showing how he lost his faith in Christianity as a Protestant seminary student, became before long an agnostic, and finally after 40 years, through the grace of God, was "forced" to search once more for …

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 …

About this book - What does it mean to be evangelical? What does it mean to be Catholic? Can one consider oneself both simultaneously? Dr. Francis Beckwith has wrestled with these questions personally and professionally. He was baptized a Catholic, but his faith journey led him to Protestant evangelicalism. He became a philosophy professor at Baylor University and president of the Evangelical …

"The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” Amazing as that is – and it is truly amazing! – perhaps even more amazing is the fact that the Word continues to dwell among us today, no longer in His Physical but in His Mystical Body, the Church. Object of love or hate, admiration or hostility, like Jesus Himself the Church is a sign of contradiction. In confrontation with …

Saint Joseph People's Catechism John R. Klopke, C.PP.S. A Catechism of the Catholic Faith that answers the needs of people today. It makes use of the latest findings of Catholic scholarship. Contents Foreward 1. The God of the Bible 2. God and Man 3. The Story of Salvation 4. The Life of Jesus 5. Jesus Christ, the Redeemer 6. Jesus Christ, the Lord 7. The Church of the World 8. The Divided …

Scripture Alone? By Joel Peters Here are the 21 classic reasons why the Protestant doctrine of "Scripture alone" as a basis of faith is wrong. Disproves the theory from Scripture itself, from history, and from the problems it raises. A great little book and one sorely needed today.

This book is a new release and will be published in May 2008.

Signs of Life is beloved author Scott Hahn’s clear and comprehensive guide to the Biblical doctrines and historical traditions that underlie Catholic beliefs and practices. Devoting single chapters to each topic, the author takes the reader on a journey that illuminates the roots and significance of all things Catholic, including: the Sign of the Cross, the Mass, the Sacraments, praying …

Catholic Faith Explorers Series Catholics are coming alive, like never before, to the fact that we are called be God to know and live our faith.  We are hungering to know more about our faith and are searching for materials and adult faith enrichment programs that inspire, inform, and equip us to do the work that God has called us to do. Excellent resources for individual or small …

Catholic Faith Explorers Series Catholics are coming alive, like never before, to the fact that we are called be God to know and live our faith.  We are hungering to know more about our faith and are searching for materials and adult faith enrichment programs that inspire, inform, and equip us to do the work that God has called us to do. Excellent resources for individual or small …