Leo J. Trese Seventeen steps to making God the real center of your life No matter how dedicated to Christ you are, familiarity can blunt your fervor and even make you less vigilant against sin. That’s why you need this warm guide! It reveals what you must do in order to begin living your life with God truly at the center of everything you do. With these seventeen steps, you’ll be able to …
Regis J. Flaherty Last Things First shows how taking a realistic look at death can help you focus on life. How overcoming your natural fear about what happens then can encourage you to make better choices now. Here is what the Church teaches about: The "last things": death, judgement, heaven, and hell The Communion of Saints and prayers for -- and by -- the dead The resurrection of all bodies …
Purgatory By Fr. Frederick Faber Taken from the book All For Jesus Is Purgatory almost like Hell? Or is it a place of peace and even joy? The famous Fr. Faber explains both of these classic Catholic views of Purgatory, basing his discussion on Catholic teaching and the revelations of saintly souls, especially St. Catherine of Genoa, in her Treatise on Purgatory . This is a book to help us …
"A masterful, readable and instructive book on human destiny. It combines deep insights into human existence, with practical wisdom on how to avoid hell, and reach the heaven for which we are made." Fr. John Hardon S. J.
Peter Kreeft A major book on the subject of heaven, this expanded edition examines the hunger for heaven that is so strong in all of us. Fascinating and upbeat, Heaven, the Heart's Deepest Longing thoroughly explores the psychological and theological dimensions of this search for total joy and for the ultimate reality that grounds it.
Devotion For The Dying - by Mother Mary Potter . Likely TAN publishing's most compelling book; urges us to pray through Mary for the dying, that even in their last hour, they might repent and save their souls. A most Catholic practice; one destined to save many souls from the clutches of Hell. Imprimatur.
"Kindness," "Death," and "Self-Deceit," Father Faber's most famous essays, form the major portion of his Spiritual Conferences, perhaps his most widely read book. But it also includes his usual penetrating insights on many other topics, with chapters on "Weariness in Well-Doing," "Why So Little Comes of Frequent Confession," "Heaven and Hell," "Taking Scandal," "The Monotony of Piety," …
About this Book A recent Newsweek poll reports that 76 percent of Americans believe in heaven. Yet even avid believers have difficulty conjuring up more than vague images of halos, harps, and wispy angels in flowing robes. Anthony DeStefano knew there had to be a more complete, meaningful, and comforting vision of what heaven is like, and A Travel Guide to Heaven is the entertaining and …
by Fr. F.X. Schouppe, S.J. It is a fact of divine revelation that the soul of every person who dies in the state of grace, but without having made sufficient expiation on earth for his forgiven sins, will undergo the punishment and purification of Purgatory before entering Heaven. In this fascinating book, Father Schouppe presents the ancient Catholic tradition on Purgatory, how its …
By Paul Thigpen The last words of the dying have long captured the popular imagination. Why this abiding interest in exit lines? Perhaps because these final words—spoken in hope or fear, joy or sorrow—provide a view from the border between this world and the next. As this provocative and sometimes amusing collection illustrates, those who have gone before leave us with much more …
The Dogma of Hell - Plus How To Avoid Hell . Frightening stories of real-life experiences. Part II has a great Catholic apologetics. Covers common mortal sins, conscience, Catholic attitude, marriage, divorce, purity, etc., and concrete steps we can take to avoid Hell. One of the most powerful, enlightening Catholic books in print today! Imprimatur.
Stories about Purgatory & What They Reveal . By an Ursuline Nun of Sligo. This book was written to impress upon its readers many truths about Purgatory -- first, that it exists; second, that the souls detained there suffer long and excruciating pains, and that they desperately need our prayers and sacrifices; and that we ourselves should strive mightily to avoid Purgatory. Confirms in the …
In an age where the dying are increasingly seen as a burden on society--where euthanasia is being touted by some as the "moral," as well as convenient choice--this guide will provide fortitude for your journey. The rich tradition of the Catholic Church and the wisdom of others who have been through this experience before you will provide comfort and encouragement. Use this practical …