Diane Ahern Illustrated by Katherine Larson Riley and Delaney are supposed to stay with their aunt, Sister Philomena, in her convent near Rome for the summer.  Riley expects this to be a horrible summer living with a bunch of nuns with nothing to do but pray and go to church.  That attitude starts to change when the secret nature of their aunt's work begins to unfold. On their first …

Fr. Thomas Dubay Fr. Thomas Dubay, a renowned teacher and writer on prayer and the spiritual life, presents a simple, profound and practical book on the most important of all human activities, communion with God. Prayer Primer is written for intelligent adults (and teenagers) who want God and a serious prayer life, but it does not presuppose that they need or have a theological background. It …

Matthew Pinto & Jason Evert The much-anticipated follow-up book to the best-selling Did Adam and Eve Have Belly Buttons? , this book offers compelling answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions teens have about the Catholic faith, including: How can we believe in a God we cannot see? Is the Catholic faith the only true religion? Did the miracles in the Bible really happen? Why …

A Catholic Teen's Guide to Tough Stuff: Straight Talk, Real Issues by Jim Auer Being a teenager can be a lot of fun, but there is the tough stuff that shapes and defines who you are and what you can grow to be. This book addresses a broad range of issues that confront youth today. Some (dating, for example) are perennial; others (such as the potential hazards of the Internet) are more recent. …

Compiled by Judy Cozzens Amid the business of homework, team practices, dates, and friends, it’s often hard to find a place for prayer. But take the time to develop a relationship with God, and you will find in him a life-long friend-a confidant who listens to your anxieties, your dreams, and your deepest feelings, who loves and supports you no matter what. Teens searching for a deeper …

T. S. Elliot A dramatization in verse of the murder of Thomas Becket at Canterbury. "The theatre as well as the church is enriched by this poetic play of grave beauty and momentous decision" (New York Times). "Within its limits the play is a masterpiece.... Mr. Eliot has written no better poem than this and none which seems simpler"

Fr. Gerald T. Brennan The day to day diary of an eighth-grade boy. Of all of Fr. Brennan’s great and popular books, this is the one we have had the most requests to reprint. Grade school and Jr. High boys will love, treasure, guard and re-read this favorite many times. Of course, all young Catholics will enjoy this very special book. Any parent who ever attended the old-style Catholic grade …

Rick Sarkisian, Ph.D. LifeWork is a unique approach to discovering the presence of God in all that we do. A special emphasis is placed on the unique, personal vocation and mission to which we are called. Written in a user-friendly style, LifeWork is particularly relevant for high school, college and young adult age groups, yet has application for all believers wanting to seek God's will and …

Prove It! The Catholic Teen Bible Edited by Amy Welborn Any Bible can answer questions. This is the one that explains why those answers ARE the answers. The answers to what? To the questions you've been asking your parents, your teachers, your friends...yourself. "What;s life all about and where do I fit in? What's MY life all about, and where do God, family, friends, and all the rest fit in? …

The first Christians to visit Europe and the British Isles met pagans who told tales of fairies, talking beasts, and other wonderful things. To these marvelous stories, they soon added new ones about the Christian saints. Some were true, others improbable, and many simply fantastic. In the ones we include here, you'll meet the saint who spent seven Easters on a whale's back and the amiable …

F. A. Forbes "Poor Don Bosco." It was a pity that such a good young priest was losing his mind. Why he was dreaming about future churches, vast playgrounds, lots of helpers and thousands of boys! Before things got out of hand, why not have him checked out at the lunatic asylum. Therefore, one morning two priests arrived at the Oratory to invite Fr. John Bosco for a drive. He agreed to go, but …

Mary Beth Bonacci Mary Beth Bonacci speaks to nearly 100,000 people every year. She speaks to people across the country and around the world - about friendship, about relationships, about marriage, about God's plan for sexuality, and about finding real, honest love. And they speak back to her. They ask her questions -- about sex, about dating, about healing after a shattered relationship, …

"So you've decided to give in to the Devil" said the priest. John started back in dismay. "Oh no, Father!" "But you just told me you were giving up your studies for the priesthood," responded Father Bailey. What was poor John Vianney to do? Having begun his schooling much older than the other boys, he had found it impossible to keep up with them, and a couple of days ago he had been sent home …

Rick Medina Everyone needs a friend.  An Advocate.  A mentor. According to Rick Medina, he was not seeking a spiritual patron.  It was St. Philomena's persistence - her playful charm and support - that brilliantly won him over. Here's the fascinating story of how an early Roman martyr befriended a twenty-first-century American, and how their relationship led him to a deeper …

Jim Auer Today's young people are more intelligent, informed, and inquisitive than ever before. They are often inclined to question things previous generations have taken for granted -- things such as religion.This book gives young Catholics a deeper appreciation of their faith and offers understanding and encouragement in dealing with faith-related doubts and setbacks. With his usual …

Fr. Aloysius Roche This, truly, is a bedside book of saints, crafted like an old-fashioned quilt — a colorful thing of threads and patches meant to brighten the bedroom and lift the spirits of souls wearied by the day. Like the patchwork quilts made by your grandmother, these tales have been sewn together without great study and with very little plan: variety and charm are often the very thing …

"Quick! Where is the doctor?" cried a woman in great distress. "This poor Indian is bleeding to death!" "Dr. de Rivero isn't here," answered Martin de Porres, the 12-year-old black boy who was the doctor's helper. "But don't worry. I'll look after the man." "This is no time for jokes!" answered the woman scornfully. "Quick! Where is there another doctor's shop?" "There isn't time," said Martin …

A Case for Chastity - The Way to Real Love and True Freedom for Catholic Teens Heather Gallagher and Peter Vlahutin In twenty-six short topical chapters, teens and young adults share their questions and real-life experiences about sexual relationships. Their questions range from "How far is too far?" to "What's wrong with cohabitation?" Two questions posed by many people of all ages both …

Jane Austen The romantic clash of two opinionated young people provides the sustaining theme of Austen's 1813 masterwork. Spirited Elizabeth Bennet is one of a family of five daughters. With no male heir, the Bennet estate must someday pass to their priggish cousin Collins. Therefore, the girls must marry well--and the arrogant bachelor Mr. Darcy is Elizabeth's elusive match. An entertaining …