Saints are those who distinguish themselves by heroic virtue during life and whom the Church honors as saints either by her ordinary universal teaching authority or by a solemn definition called canonization. The Saints books category features books on the lives of the saints, both collections and individual biographies, and writings of the saints themselves.

This lovely purse or pocket-size  Christ Is Passing By is a compilation of Saint Josemaria Escriva's homilies based on the liturgical year. The cover art depicts Christ on the Way of the Cross. This is a translation of  Es Cristo Que Pasa.

Bold heroes of the Faith For every half-dozen heroes antiquity could muster, Christendom produced thousands; and often from the strangest holes and corners. Instead of drying up the spirit of adventure, the Fire of Pentecost kindled it anew and made it burn with an unquenchable flame. The Master’s parting instructions to His followers resulted in a host of enterprises quite as daring as …

Booklet Description:   A Christmas Novena , by St. Alphonsus Liguori and adapted by David Werthmann Christmas holds a warm place in the heart as no other time of year. It is the joyful celebration of God's love in the birth of Jesus, the Word made flesh. The Christmas novena has long been one of the most cherished ways to prepare for the coming of the Messiah. Christmas Novena guides …

Louis de Wohl Another of the popular historical novels by the distinguished de Wohl, telling the dramatic story of St. Benedict, the father of Western monasticism, who played such a major role in the Christianization and civilization of post-Roman Europe in the sixth century. De Wohl weaves an intricate tapestry of love, violence and piety to recount with historical accuracy the story of St. …

About this Book One of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian philosophy, The City of God provides an insightful interpretation of the development of modern Western society and the origin of most Western thought. Contrasting earthly and heavenly cities--representing the omnipresent struggle between good and evil--Augustine explores human history in its relation to all eternity. In …

About this Book One of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian philosophy, The City of God provides an insightful interpretation of the development of modern Western society and the origin of most Western thought. Contrasting earthly and heavenly cities--representing the omnipresent struggle between good and evil--Augustine explores human history in its relation to all eternity. In …

"Although this is a small book on the spirituality of a medieval woman from a glorious past, it is also a book about Christian life today. Clare's decisive emphasis on the person of Jesus Christ is an emphasis on the human person as well, what we are and what we are called to be." —From the Introduction Clare of Assisi: A Heart Full of Love explores Clare's deep desire to live …

This book provides new translations of Clare's writings and related primary sources, revised and new introductions from earlier editions, as well as previously unpublished documents to chronicle her life. "This volume takes a big step toward making Clare and her story accessible to a wide audience. General readers and those beginning with the voice of Clare in her writings. Poor Clares …

Translated from the French by Colette Joly Dees " Clare of Assisi attempts merely to bring out of the shadows—where centuries have kept them hidden—a few essential aspects of Clare's spirituality and her thinking about Jesus Christ and human beings." —From the Introduction Clare of Assisi is one of the rare women of the Middle Ages whose writings have been …

       St. Teresa of Avila wrote candidly the story of both her life and her work as foundress in two books: the Life and the Foundations . Despite her openness in them, she wrote with the knowledge they would be read by her censors. Her letters, then, exhibit even more striking candor, offering many details that were not meant for the public. In these letters we walk …

This second and final volume of St. Teresa's correspondence begins with the year 1578, a most troubling time for Teresa. A keen observer of the reality around her as well as within, Teresa in these letters focuses light on many of the struggles in both the Carmelite order and the church of sixteenth-century Spain. She introduces us to major personalities who have left their mark on history. …

The fourth centenary of the death of St. John of the Cross inspired this revised edition of the English translation of his writings. The result is an edition that preserves the true meaning of the great mystic's writings, presents them as clearly as possible, and at the same time gives the reader the doctrinal and historical information that will lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation …

Commentary on the Book of Psalms by St. Robert Bellarmine After being called to the Cardinalate by Pope Clement VIII, Robert Bellarmine, one of only two Jesuit Doctors of the Church, found need for a reprieve from what were often tiresome temporal duties. Therefore, to exhaust his intellectual and devotional energies in writing, he prepared for posterity his very own commentary on each of the …

The "Little Way" of St. Therese of Lisieux explained.

Catherine Doherty and Dorothy Day had a beautiful adventure of friendship together. This presentation of their companionship through their letters is meant to supply a somewhat forgotten chapter in the history of the apostolic laity of North America. The friendship of these two was very deep, holy, and lasting. They had different personalities and approaches to almost everything. Their …

About this Book The autobiography of one of the most popular saints in history, now available in a new translation. Beyond being recognized as the patron saint of Ireland (perhaps for having chased some nonexistent snakes off the Emerald Isle), little else is popularly known about Saint Patrick.  And yet, Patrick left behind a unique document, his Confession, which tells us much …

Reviews: "I see Sr. Boulding's work to be the English translation of The Confessions for years to come." Rev. Edmund Hill, O.P., Augustine scholar "A whole new generation should fall in love with one of Christendom's greatest works thanks to Sr. Maria Boulding." Catholic Library World “Boulding’s fresh new translation of this classic captures the essence of St. …

Illustrated with Illuminated Manuscripts from the British Library Extracts Selected by Carolinne White St. Augustine was one of the most remarkable figures of the early Church. In his famous classic, Confessions , Augustine reveals his struggles with temptation as well as his passionate love of God. This work has extracts chosen from his Confessions that express Augustine's wisdom and his …

This is a complete compilation of the Confessions of St. Augustine.  Bound in a durable vinyl cover.