Apologetics is the science which aims to explain and justify religious doctrine, according to the Catholic Dictionary. It shows the reasonableness of such doctrine in the face of the objections offered by those who refuse to accept the Catholic faith. The practice of Apologetics is also known as "defending the faith." Books in this category will assist you in "defending the faith" on every point of Catholic doctrine.

These days, buying a Catholic apologetics book is like playing the slots--you might end up a winner, but there's a chance you won't. With The Catholic Response: Revised and Updated , you'll never be mired in sugar-coated gibber-jabber. What you will get is all the information you need to effectively defend Church teaching from one of the nation's leading Catholic apologists. This new edition …

By Dave Armstrong Scriptural Truths for the Truth of the Catholic Faith Martin Luther ignited the Protestant Reformation by tacking ninety-five anti-Catholic theses to a church door in Germany. Now Dave Armstrong counters with ninety-five pro-Catholic passages from an authority far greater than Luther: the Bible itself. Protestants (and even many Catholics) will be surprised to see Catholicism …

From the Introduction: "Today, the climate of society places even greater burdens. Not only must the truth be proclaimed, but it must also be defended and explained. Catholicism and Reason is a wonderful tool to accomplish these ends since it provides information for the understanding of the doctrines and for their defense. In the days of old, this activity was known as apologetics. I …

"The purpose of Catholicism and Reason is to present in popular language the fundamental structure and reasons underlying Catholicism and to explain the principal beliefs of Catholics. Because it spells out the duties and responsibilities of Catholic lay people in the modern world, Catholicism and Reason will appeal to a wide audience--from high school students to senior …

This book is an easy-to-read account of salvation history that is suitable for Catholics of all ages, from high-schoolers to senior citizens, Catholicism & Scripture first provides a one-chapter summary (“The Big Picture”) of the Bible from Adam to St. Paul. The text then presents a chapter-by-chapter account of the important persons and events in both the Old and New …

This Leader's/Catechist's Manual accompanies the text "Catholicism and Scripture." SKU 12573. It includes outlines and detailed study questions.

Karl Keating defends Cathlicism from fundamentalist attacks and explains why fundamentalism has been so successful in converting "Romanists."  After showing the origins of fundamentalism, he examines representative anti-Catholic groups and presents their arguments in their own words.  His rebuttals are clear, detailed, and charitable.  Special emphasis is given to the scriptural …

This book is a concise but full explanation of the important points of Catholic belief, written by the best-selling author of American Martyrs and The Life of Jesus Christ.   Excellent both for faithful Catholics and for interested non-Catholics.

Lorene Hanley Duquin These are the conversions that made history. For most of the last hundred years, know-it-alls have been predicting the end of the Catholic Church and, indeed, all organized religion. Meanwhile, a steady stream of conversions has brought the best minds of recent history into the Church. Why did they convert? Why do countless thousands still convert every year? Lorene Duquin …

John Henry Cardinal Newman This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other …

John Henry Cardinal Newman This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other …

The twenty-three men and women who tell their conversion stories in these pages were not drawn to the Church by sound evangelization programs, beautiful buildings and liturgies, or saintly witnesses among the clergy. On the contrary, many of them were attracted to Catholicism in spite of a now decades-long stretch of deficient catechesis, mediocre Masses, and uninspiring leadership. Christ …

In today's pluralistic culture many people, Christians and non-Christians alike, are searching for the meaning of life but feel confused by the labyrinthine multiplicity of religions in the world. This book intends to show that Christianity is God's response -- expressed in human words and in human history -- to the divinely inspired yet sin-distorted universal human search for God. Through a …

William J. Whalen What is it about Freemasonry that would cause churches to forbid or openly discourage seventy million Americans from membership? Why have eight popes condemned the Lodge? Why has the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Masonic order been strained for centuries? Christianity and American Freemasonry answers these and many other questions and describes why Christ …

  “A strikingly beautiful defense of Christ’s solution for the ills of man.”                                Ave Maria Magazine , 1940 Key reviewers three generations ago, before most Catholics had lost their way, highlighted the …

The nature of the Church and the authority of the Pope explained Recent scandals have led many to claim that the Catholic Church is inherently flawed and that to save it, the Pope and bishops must yield decision-making authority to the laity. With clarity and verve, Ronald Knox here shows that by the very terms of its commission from Christ, the Catholic Church cannot become a democracy. …

Classic Catholic Converts presents the compelling stories of over 25 well-known converts to Catholicism from the 19th and 20th centuries. It tells of powerful testimonials to God's grace, men and women from all walks of life in Europe and America whose search for the fullness of truth led them to the Catholic Church. It is the witness of brilliant intellectuals, social workers, scientists, …

College Apologetics - Proof of the Truth of the Catholic Faith By: Rev. Anthony Alexander Proof of the Truth of the Catholic Faith. The classic apologetics for adult level. Ironclad logic! The existence of God, immortality of the soul, necessity of religion, reliability of the Gospels, nature of the Church, proof of her truth, etc. A work of genius; irrefutable!

The perfect tonic for those suffering from political correctness burnout. If you are tired of those trite sound bites that you know are wrong (but can't say why), then this is your book. Fr. Cliff Ermatinger, LC, shows how to refute 25 fallacies about life - with depth and humor! Don't let those dreary half-truths get you down. Get the full answer and bring light into the world!     …