Herbert Thurston "Remarkable collection of studies of eccentric sanctity ... of extreme interest." Times Literary Supplement The renowned Jesuit author Herbert Thurston's final book about one of his favorite topics- mystics and their extraordinary experiences- fascinated both Catholic and non-Catholic alike, and was celebrated as... "A study of persons who come under the …

Matthew Bunson Margaret Bunson Stephen Bunson Since it was first published, this has been one of our most popular reference books. Now it's thoroughly up-to-date, including all the saints most recently canonized and beatified by Pope John Paul II. No other book gives you so much information about so many saints, all in alphabetical order. Are you looking for inspiring stories? Do you want …

Louis de Wohl Another of the popular historical novels by the distinguished de Wohl, telling the dramatic story of St. Benedict, the father of Western monasticism, who played such a major role in the Christianization and civilization of post-Roman Europe in the sixth century. De Wohl weaves an intricate tapestry of love, violence and piety to recount with historical accuracy the story of St. …

Louis de Wohl As in his other popular novels, Louis de Wohl, with humility and deep religious conviction, takes us into the mind and heart of a saint, giving at the same time an enthralling picture of the era in which he lived. Here is a skillful weaving of the story of St. Ignatius Loyola’s conversion and pilgrimage with the colorful and dangerous history of Spain and Italy in the early …

Best-Loved Saints by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. Short, interesting, and informative sketches of the lives of more than fifty Saints that will appeal to today’s youth. Large, easy-to-read type and inspiring illustrations.  Saint stories include: Mary - Queen of Saints, Joseph, Joachim and Anne, Paul of Tarsus, Stephen - the first martyr, Cecilia, Agnes, Lawrence, Jerome …

Edited by Brother Francis Mary, F.F.I. The many gifts Padre Pio had such as the stigmata, bilocation, miraculous scents, prophecy, reading hearts, healing, interpreting languages and many other charisms, rank him among the most extraordinary Saints in the two-thousand year history of the Church. Padre Pio—The Wonder Worker not only examines these gifts close up and from different perspectives, …

The Autobiography Of Saint Margaret Mary St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Intimate insights from the Saint to whom Our Lord gave the Sacred Heart revelations. Includes His own words to her and how she embraced suffering for the love of God. This is a very famous book and one of the very few autobiographies of Saints that have ever been written. Imprimatur.

Mitch Finley We live in a skeptical world.  All too often, beliefs and opinions unverified by science are relegated to the world of superstition.  But should we dismiss the experience of heart and soul as mere illusion? In Saint Anthony and Saint Jude , Mitch Finley challenges us to understand the role of heavenly intercessors from the perspective of faith and love.  Saint …

"The Dumb Ox" was a perfect nickname for young Thomas Aquinas-although it was none too kind. Thomas was big, slow to speak-a quiet and solemn youth. Even Father Albert was inclined to think him rather dull. No one knew about Thomas' amazing memory, or that he knew most of the Bible by heart, or that no subject was difficult for him. One day Thomas decided to amuse himself by writing a paper on …

How do you respond to the universal call to holiness required by the Church? How do you overcome human weakness in the face of trials and tribulations? What do you do to resist the temptation to desperation or resentment over personal failure, ineffectualness and other hard things in the spiritual life? The Struggle For Sanctity Digitally recorded and available now on five CDs or cassettes, …

The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics A masterpiece combining into one coherent story the visions of 4 great Catholic mystics about the life of Mary. Based on the accounts of Ven. Mary of Agreda, Ven. Anne Catherine Emmerich, St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Elizabeth of Schoenau. Truly unique - reads like a masterfully written biography of Mary, as if someone had witnessed all these events and …

The Autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila Famous Carmelite classic in a wonderful traditional translation. Her spiritual struggles, vision of her potential place in Hell, mystical graces--yet she remained very down to earth. One of the most admirable women of all time! Nice large print. Imprimatur.

Saint Gerard Novena And Prayers This little book contains a brief biography of the saint, information about novenas, morning and evening prayer, a novena to St. Gerard and various other prayers to the patron of mothers and childbirth. Imprimatur. Bernard Cardinal Law, Archbishop of Boston, July 5, 2001.

Louis de Wohl The famous novelist de Wohl presents a stimulating historical novel about the great St. Thomas Aquinas, set against the violent background of the Italy of the Crusades. He tells the intriguing story of St. Thomas who defied his illustrious, prominent family's ambition for him to have great power in the Church by taking a vow of poverty and joining the Dominicans. The battles and …

Charles Warren Stoddard St. Anthony of Padua - lector, orator, contemplative, wonder-worker - is considered to be the most popular Saint in the Catholic Church.  He was of French descent, from Portugal, but worked in Italy as a Franciscan priest.  Renowned for his incredible miracles - including preaching to the fish when people would not listen to him - he is most famous as "The …

Felix Timmermans In this classic, Felix Timmermans reveals a deep understanding and penetrating interpretation of the man Francis and the ideals that enabled him to move and to shake the whole world. Filled with humor, pathos and a strange kind of beauty, it is a combination of artistry, poetry and simplicity that plumbs the soul of Saint Francis. Here is the whole Francis, the poet, the …

This is the story of the saint through whom we received the Miraculous Medal.  No sacramental since the Rosary has had such an impact on the Church, and none has ever been diffused in such incredible numbers, with many millions of people all over the world wearing the Medal within a few years.  Since 1933, when it was exhumed and found miraculously preserved, the body of St. …

This book, prized and cherished by children and parents, is a beautiful reproduction of the original 1912 edition with 32 large 9"x12" pages with an illustration and story (in rhyme) for a saint of each letter of the alphabet: Antony, Benedict, Christopher, Dominic, Edmund, etc. Each page is in 2 colors. Sewn signatures. Gold embossing.

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, the …