Rev. Louis Bouyer shows Catholics the value of many principles that inspired the 16th century Protestant reformers such as free and unmerited salvation, the sovereignty of God, justification by faith, the believer's personal responsibility toward action, and the sovereignty of Holy Scripture. But he also discusses the weakening elements such as denial of objective value of the sacraments, as …

By Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Father Groeschel, the highly respected author, psychologist, spiritual director and leader of renewal in the religious life, has written a brief but comprehensive practical guide for all those interested in private revelations, the reports of visions and other extraordinary religious phenomena that are so widespread in these times. Because of the intense …

From time to time, all Catholics have them: nagging questions about church life, often prompted by some personal encounter or challenging situation: - Is a layperson allowed to preach a homily? - Is a pastor required to report to someone regarding parish finances, or is he on his own? - It seems like the parish council is running your parish. Does it have the authority to do so? - Must a child …

bY Pete Vere and Michael Trueman Canon law—could it possibly have any relevance to your life? More than you might think. This legal system that governs the day-to-day workings of the Roman Catholic Church deals with matters that touch the life of every Catholic. The authors follow up their successful first book— Surprised by Canon Law: 150 Questions Catholics Ask About Canon Law …

Scott Hahn pulls from the history of ancient Israel, the Gospels, the writings of the early Church, and the lives of the saints to make the argument that Western society is eroding because its people have not kept their covenants with God.  

This handy pamphlet from OSV gives you a brief introduction to the Bible and Bible Study in 6 easy-to-read pages.

  The Biblical Basis for the Catholic Faith by John Salza There's a misconception that the Catholic Church "made up" a lot of its teachings. That much of what Catholics believe has no foundation in Scripture. How do you debunk that myth if you're a devout Catholic but your knowledge of Scripture is spotty? How do you get to the truth if you're a fervent non-Catholic but your …

This book provides a way, based on the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, to handing on the truths of the Faith with unwavering fidelity.

We Catholics are often asked tough questions about our Faith and its relationship to the Bible. Here are the ten most popular questions, with clear, insightful answers that should clear things up, both for yourself, and for the questioner. Questions include: Are your beliefs found in the Bible?...Why do you obey the pope?...Why do you worship Mary...Are you saved?...and more. Call for bulk …

Now, an Aquinas and More exclusive!   We're proud to offer the only reprint of this extraordinary 19th century apologetics classic.

The Catholic Church may be the most controversial institution in the world. Whether the question is the uniqueness of Jesus Christ, the relationship of Catholicism to other religious communities, the meaning of freedom, the use and abuse of sex, the dignity of human life from conception until natural death, or the role of women, the Catholic Church has taken challenging positions that some …

The Catholic Church may be the most controversial institution in the world. Whether the question is the uniqueness of Jesus Christ, the relationship of Catholicism to other religious communities, the meaning of freedom, the use and abuse of sex, the dignity of human life from conception until natural death, or the role of women, the Catholic Church has taken challenging positions that some …

St. Paul writes to the Christians living in Corinth that there is "one Lord, one faith, [and] one baptism" (Eph 4:5). What St. Paul is saying is that, since our one Lord (Jesus Christ) instituted only one Church (cf. Matt 16:18-19), that one Church holds only one faith (i.e., has distinct set of beliefs.) If one browses through his hometown phone book, one will likely discover scores …

As the head of the Catholic Church, the pope is the leader of the faithful. But for non-Catholics the papacy is one of the most difficult aspects of Catholicism to accept. From often misunderstood concepts such as papal infallibility to the unbroken and irrefutable connection between Peter and today's Pope, We Have A Pope will provide you with the answers to common difficulties. You'll find …

The authors give, in brief and simple form, a summary of the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church, and of the fruits of the faith contained in the teachings. The first part, The Faith of the Christian , outlines the basic teachings as embodied in the Apostles Creed, followed by chapters on the Seven Sacraments and the Liturgical Year. The second part, concerned with the fruits of …

Have you heard these common misconceptions? Whatever the pope says is the gospel truth. At every Mass Jesus is sacrificed again. The popular apologist and best-selling author of Catholicism and Fundamentalism addresses fifty-two of the most common misconceptions about the Catholic Faith that are held by many Catholics and Protestants. Drawing upon Scripture and the Catholic tradition, he not …

What is Catholicism? Questions ... Answers ... Truth Can you defend your Faith without becoming tongue-tied or vacillating?  Do you feel adequately prepared to explain Church teaching to anyone who asks?   Now you can.   Using language and terms all of us can understand, Father John Redford gives straight answers to more than fifty of the hardest questions about Catholicism. …

Gerard Morrissey explains how concerned Catholics can promote allegiance to the Holy Father and the proper way to write a respectful letter to bishops and priests bringing problems to their attention. Sample letters and a list of orthodox literature and organizations to which Catholics can turn for advice and information are included . A goldmine of useful information for all concerned …

Is Christianity obsolete? Can an intelligent, educated person really believe the Bible? Or do the atheists have it right? Has Christianity been disproven by science, debunked as a force for good, and discredited as a guide to morality? Bestselling author Dinesh D’Souza ( What’s So Great About America ) looks at Christianity with a questioning eye, but treats atheists with equal …

We are experiencing a dramatic social upheaval in today’s world, a breakdown of our living conditions and values. A non-stop world: No one can stop it, and we find no place to stop in it. Political boundaries become less important; social structures seem to disintegrate—all is subordinated to cash flow and profit maximization. With growing individualism, the concept of the good and …

Al Kresta To those on the outside, Catholic teaching sometimes seems incomprehensible. To those on the inside, it can be nearly as mysterious: How many can answer the question, "Are Catholics saved?" What is the Catholic position on "the rapture"? Do Catholics take the Bible literally? And what about confession? Does it really help a person change? What about hell? Does the Church actually …

Why do Catholic Bibles have more books in their Old Testaments than the Protestant and Jewish Bibles of today? Did the Catholic Church add books to Scripture or did Protestantism remove them? What was the Bible of the earliest Christians? Does my Bible have the same books as the historic, early Christian Bible? Are the Jewish people of today using different Scriptures than they used in …

Why is THAT in Tradition? shows you how to deflate standard objections to Catholic doctrines and practices that have been taught for centuries - and how to use those very beliefs and practices to bring people into (or back into) the Catholic Church.

Available Spring 2009 Well known for his teaching, writing, and editing of Magnificat , the widely popular monthly publication containing the Scripture readings and prayers for the Mass used weekly by several hundred thousand Catholics, Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P., offers here expert spiritual and practical help for priests, pastors and seminarians desiring to preach effectively. Why Preach …

The Word, Church and Sacraments in Protestantism and Catholicism is a theological classic. It seeks to foster unity and deeper understanding among Christians by comparing the Catholic and Protestant views of Scripture, Church authority, and the Sacraments. Bouyer, one of the greatest theologians of the 20th century and a convert from Protestantism, contributed significantly to the movement out …

In this exciting new book Thomas Nash refutes the common charge that the Mass is “unbiblical” in a resoundingly biblical fashion. From the Garden of Eden to Christ's Ascension, the biblical roots of the Mass go much deeper than the Last Supper and Christ's Passion. Old Testament sacrifices like Abel’s, Abraham’s and the Passover all prefigure and are fulfilled by Christ's Sacrifice, which is …

Wrath Of God - The Days Of The Antichrist Fr. Livio Fanzaga What should Catholics believe about the end of the world? Now, the answers -- in a major new book saluted by the Vatican’s newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano   The end of the world is an unmistakeable focus of Christ’s teaching. Yet contemporary Catholic preaching ignores it -- leaving it almost exclusively to …

  The popular Christian apologist Kreeft tackles many of the tough questions of our day concerning Christianity. In a series of imaginative "dialogues", Sal the Seeker and Chris the Christian deal with the profound mysteries of the Gospel. The result is a book that is both engaging and profound, a book that leads readers to initial faith--or to deeper faith. The stakes in these …