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.

Behind the Lodge Door  is at once an in-depth and probing analysis of Masonic activity in four principal areas of influence, especially as they relate to the United States, but it is also an overview of the Masonic fraternity in general thatwill enlighten and inform the reader and make a perusal of this book most worthwhile. Those four areas are1) the religious education issue in the …

Deeply rooted in Scripture,   Jesus, Peter and the Keys will increase your understanding in an area of faith that still divides many Christians:  The role of the Papacy.  This is the first and only book that proves, without doubt, that the Papacy was designed by Jesus and is being carried out as He intended.  This landmark work brings together information from Catholic, …

As an Evangelical Protestant, Stephen Ray realized that the real issue dividing Catholics and Protestants was authority. Everything else was secondary to the issue of authority. Protestants accept the authority of the Bible alone, whereas Catholics understand the authority to be residing in the Magisterium, the Scriptures and the Sacred Tradition. Ray goes through the Scriptures and writings …

Author David Currie grew up convinced that one day all true Christians will suddenly be snatched up to Heaven. The unfortunate souls left behind by this "rapture" will endure seven horrible years of tribulation, at the end of which Christ will return to earth for a glorious thousand-year reign. Today, millions of Christians accept this end-times theology, assuming - as Currie did - …

"Let Father do it!" That's a common response whenever lay Catholics are asked to help spread the faith.  "I'm not ordained.  It's not my job.  Let Father do it!"  But in fact it is our job.  Every Catholic-ordained or not-is called to evangelize.  Still, the prospect of evangelizing makes some people uneasy.  Perhaps you feel that way.  Not to …

Joseph Pearce The twentieth century has been marked by both belief and unbelief.  While church attendance has declined, the lives of many of the more salient figures of our times have been influenced and inspired by Christianity. Literary Converts is a biographical exploration into the spiritual lives of some of those figures.  It takes us on a journey into the deepest beliefs of …

We are passing through an eerie phase of history in which the things that everyone really knows are treated as unheard of, a time in which the elements of common decency are themselves attacked as indecent. But J. Budziszewski, author of the acclaimed Revenge of Conscience and How to Stay Christian in College , sets out to explore the lost world of common moral truths—what we all really …

As never before, the Catholic Church has been called upon to be the defender of Scripture and preserver of truth in modern times.  Not by Faith Alone will set the biblical and historical record straight.  But more important, as you learn the real truth about salvation and all that it embraces, this book will offer you the means to come to one of the deepest relationships with God …

Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M. Most people assume that the way to mend divisions and factions in our world - marriages, parishes, dioceses, religious orders - is to engage in civil discussions, attend local, regional or national meetings, draw up committee reports and recommendations. To a point this may help, but sad experience makes clear that these approaches alone never heal the polarization …

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.  

C.S. Lewis Known for his graceful prose, delightful humor, refreshing logic, and solid faith, C.S. Lewis has captivated generations of readers. Lewis is considered by many to be one of the most outstanding, imaginative and thoughtful Christian writers of the 20th century. Now you can enjoy six of his best-loved works collected in this superb slip-cased set. Set Includes: The Great Divorce A …

On The Way to Jesus Christ Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) Jesus Christ is as popular as ever. Films, books, and news articles ask,"Who was Jesus Christ?" Even outside of Christianity he continues to appeal to people. And yet for so many, the popular Jesus is not the Jesus of Christianity. The popular Jesus makes no demands and never challenges people. In this series of meditations, …

      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 …

This letter addresses the topic of spreading the faith in the modern world. Sections Include: Introduction I: From Christ The Evangelizer To The Evangelizing Church II: What Is Evangelization? III: The Content Of Evangelization IV: The Methods Of Evangelization V: The Beneficiaries Of Evangelization VI: The Workers For Evangelization VII: The Spirit Of Evangelization Conclusion Endnotes

John Paul II in the Holy Land: In His Own Words With Christian and Jewish Perspectives by Yehezkel Landau and Michael McGarry edited by Lawrence Boadt, C.S.P.,  and Kevin di Camillo Pope John Paul II was the undisputed leader in fostering Jewish-Christian dialogue for over 25 years. He labored intensely to change the hearts and minds of both sides and was never been afraid to apologize …

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 …

Jason Evert "One of the best approaches is to `know the competition,' and in this regard Jason Evert's book will prove to be a useful tool in combating the Jehovah's Witnesses' mindset and doctrines. This work is intended for the `average Catholic' who has no formal training in theology, and so it is designed to be easily understood and practical. Beginning with the foundations of the …

Biblical outlines for scripturally-based discussions of the Roman Catholic Faith.  "Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence..." 1 Peter 3:15-16

Can you answer these questions? Why do you Catholics call your priests "father" when Mt 23:9 clearly says "call no man father"? Why do you Catholics worship the Eucharist? Isn't it just a symbolic piece of bread? How can you believe in God when there is so much suffering in the world? Why can't Catholics use contraception? Most Catholics can't. But you don't have to be tongue-tied the next …

This helpful resource and practical tool for understanding the Catholic sacramental tradition and belief is constructed in a popular style, with an emphasis on a clear and practical presentation of Catholic faith and dogma. Also included in this handbook is a dictionary of words, expressions, and key concepts that are useful in the study of sacramental theology along with a selection of …