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 full-length life of John Henry Newman is the first comprehensive biography of both the man and the thinker and writer. It draws extensively on material from Newman's letters and papers. Newman's character is revealed in its complexity and contrasts: the legendary sadness and sensitivity are placed in their proper perspective by being set against his no less striking qualities of …

In one series, the original writings of the universally acknowledged teachers of the Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic and Native American traditions have been critically selected, translated and introduced by internationally recognized scholars and spiritual leaders. I abandoned and forgot myself Laying my face on my beloved; All things ceased; I went out from …

John Paul II was known as the "saint-making Pope", and he reinvigorated the world's devotion to saints. John Paul II, himself now a candidate for sainthood, left a treasury of ideals and hope for the future in these "examples of courage and coherence." He offered us these real lives lived in extraordinary ways as ones to identify with, aspire to, and ask for …

Burke pieces together the mystery of this well-known disciple of Jesus covering John's preaching, arrest and execution, his role in Eastern and Western Christian Tradition, and the many paradoxes surrounding him. "Burke's book will stimulate interest in, and renewed devotion to, John the Baptist and, one hopes, even further research into the person and heritage of this glorious saint." — …

John the Baptist is one of the most fascinating and misunderstood people of the Bible. A prophet of two worlds, he calls out to the Israel of his own generation and to Christian believers of today to heed the most radical demands of conversion and newness of life. What do we know of this popular and effective man who appeared so mysteriously on the fringes of society? Why did his vision for …

The Gospels tell us very little about St Joseph.  But they are particularly rich in hidden meaning.  The few details they give become extremely enlightening when we reflect on them.  The eminent biblical scholar Père Gasnier wrote this book in an attempt at the historical reconstruction of Joseph’s life and a study of his spirituality. It follows closely the Gospel narrative and …

Have you ever wondered just where St. Francis lived, preached and prayed? This book is designed to provide helpful background for interpreting his life and times. It features 11 full-color and five black-and-white maps of Europe, the Italian Peninsula, the Spoleto Valley, and Assisi. A set of classic photos of the countryside around his hometown offers a visitation of the landscape encountered …

Zerlina De Santis This book contains the stories of nine apparitions of Mary, written for children. The apparitions include: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Our Lady of La Salette, Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Knock, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Beauraing and Our Lady of Banneux. Encounter the Saints Series Experience the adventures and …

Joy in Suffering . By the Most Rev. A. A. Noser. According to St. Therese of the Child Jesus. A Novena 9 Days of Instructions and Prayers. St. Therese suffered much, yet she was truly happy. Here in 27 brief but powerful instructions (3 each for a novena of 9 days) Bishop Noser sets forth St. Therese's "secrets" for dealing with sufferings of body, heart and soul. Even …

Louis de Wohl In this magnificent and stirring novel, Louis de Wohl turns his famed narrative skill to the story of the soldier and merchant's son who might have been right-hand man to a king … and who became instead the most beloved of all saints. Set against the tempestuous background of 13th Century Italy and Egypt, here is the magnificent and inspiring story of Francis Bernardone, …

Rosemarie Gortler Donna Piscitelli Even the youngest child can learn from Mary's example. From her Imaculate Conception to her Ascension, here is the story of Mary told in a way that will charm and delight your children. They'll also love the full-color pictures that brighten the book. You'll be pleased to see that they're learning solid Marian doctrine, presented in a way every child can …

Kateri Tekakwitha Evelyn M. Brown Vision Books This book is from the famous line of Vision books of saints that are one of the most popular and well-told series of stories for young people. This is the inspiring story of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, a holy young Indian woman, who was converted to Christianity by the French missionaries led by St. Isaac Joques during the 1600's. Kateri's mother …

Susan Helen Wallace, FSP Encounter the Saints Series Experience the adventures and challenges, heroism and holiness of some of the greatest friends of God! Offers intermediate readers a down-to-earth portrayal of the saints. Each distinct story vividly recreates for the intermediate reader the saint's place of origin, family life, and corresponding historical events. Every volume also features …

"They've sent a mere boy to fight against me!" roared the giant Goliath, as he caught sight of young David across the valley. "A boy with nothing but a shepherd's staff in his hand! Am I just a dog?"   David looked at the nine-foot giant. "You come to me with a sword and with a spear," he called out fearlessly, "but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of …

Edited by Bro. Francis Mary, F.I. The most in-depth book yet on the life and work of the great modern martyr of charity and Marian Saint, Maximilian Kolbe, whom Pope John Paul II called "The Saint of our difficult century". Over ten authors, including foremost Mariologists Fr. Peter Fehlner, Fr. James McCurry, Fr. Jerzy Domanski, and Mark Miravalle have contributed insightful and inspiring …

Tomie de Paola, author of The Clown of God , retells the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Juan Diego.  The story is also illustrated by de Paola.

Spanish edition of the best-selling LIVES OF THE SAINTS for each day of the year. La edicion en Español de la vida de los Santos más conocidos para cada día del año.

The Last Conversations of Saint Thérèse by the sister of St. Thérèse, Sister Agnes of Jesus. These “last conversations and confidences” of St. Therésè of the Child Jesus were recorded day by day by her sister, Mother Agnes of Jesus, as she heard the words uttered by the Saint herself during the last 5 months of her life. In this intimate journal Mother Agnes at her station by the Saint’s …

"Crusade" means a war for the sake of the Cross, a war to protect Christian people from persecution and death on account of their faith in Jesus Christ. Everyone has heard of the crusades of the Middle Ages. But few know of the crusade in our own time, which living men still remember, fought for this same purpose only sixty years ago in Spain. In just six months of the year 1936, …

St. Thomas More Alvaro De Silva , Editor This book, consisting of three parts, contains 24 letters written by St. Thomas More while imprisoned in the Tower of London for disobeying King Henry VIII. The first part is an introduction to the background of St. Thomas' imprisonment, his views on conscience and the politics of the time. The second section consists of the actual letters and the third …

Lead Kindly Light , The Life of John Henry Newman By Michael Davies . The author refutes the myth of Cardinal Newman’s Liberalism and supports what Newman himself said “For thirty, forty, fifty years I have resisted to the best of my powers the spirit of Liberalism in religion.” St. Pius X came to Newman’s defense against those accusing Newman of Liberalism and said …

St. Teresa of Jesus is the Church's great teacher of prayer, and lectio divina , the ancient Christian approach to praying over the Scriptures, is among the Church's most venerable prayer methods. In this booklet, noted Carmelite retreat director Sam Anthony Morello shows how the tradition of lectio can assist us in following the Teresian way of prayer, and how in turn Teresa's insights and …

JOHN PAUL II Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) Photos by Giancarlo Giuliani This is a glorious volume from the new Pope Benedict XVI, who pays tribute to his predecessor, mentor and close friend, Pope John Paul II. As Cardinal Ratzinger he was the closest Vatican prelate to John Paul II, working together with him for almost 25 years in the Vatican. When John Paul died, the world saw …

The legend of Saint Christopher, first written in the thirteenth century, tells the story of a strong man named Offero who wanted to find the greatest ruler in all the world and to serve him as his bearer. Offero's search was in vain until a mysterious child at a riverside askes Offero to carry him over the river. Only after Offero has carried the child over the river does he discover the …

Compiled and illustrated by Anne Marie Jauss Printed and illustrated in full color, this is a very delightful book for children from ages 7 to 11 and beyond. These four legends, Saint Jerome and the Lion, Saint Roch and the Dog, Saint Francis and the Wolf and Saint Macarius and the Hyena, based on source material, have been retold with dignity and reverence—in a simple easy-to-read text, and …

Compiled and illustrated by Anne Marie Jauss Printed and illustrated in full color, this is a very delightful book for children from ages 7 to 11 and beyond. These four legends, Saint Jerome and the Lion, Saint Roch and the Dog, Saint Francis and the Wolf and Saint Macarius and the Hyena, based on source material, have been retold with dignity and reverence—in a simple easy-to-read text, and …

Learn more from the Saints.  Each day the Church's calendar contains a concise biography of these heroic men and women.  Fr. Esper explains simple lessons we can draw from his or her example.  This book is a fantastic resource for your daily spiritual reading and meditation--a helpful guide that teaches you how to apply the saints' secrets of holiness to your own daily life.

Stanislaw Dziwisz In this volume, the pope’s trusted secretary speaks of suffering in John Paul’s life, and close collaborator Czeslaw Drazek, SJ, reflects on how this life-experience served to confirm and authenticate the pope’s signature teaching on suffering and on the dignity of every person. Dr. Renato Buzzonetti describes the principal medical interventions and care the pope received …

Two monastic elders — the "Great Old Man" Barsanuphius, and the "Other Old Man" John — flourished in the southern region around Gaza in the early part of the sixth century. Maintaining strict seclusion within their cells, they spoke to others only through letters by way of Abba Seridos, the abbot of the monastic community in Gaza, where these two holy men lived …

The Letters of Saint Antony the Great Translated by Derwas J. Chitty In these seven letters, Antony, the Father of Monks, speaks. 'We are listening to the authentic voice of desert spirituality.'

Translated by Charles Christopher Mierow No other source gives such an intimate portrait of this brilliant and strong minded individual, one of the four great Doctors of the West and generally regarded as the most learned of the Latin Fathers.

The Letters Of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Reveals much about bothe the Heart of Our Lord and the heart of this great Saint! Shows her amazing ardor and the mysterious connection between suffering and holy love. Our Lord said that there were 3 hearts in perfect harmony: His own, St. Claude de la Colombiere's, and that of St. Margaret Mary herself. Imprimatur.

Letter writing at the end of the nineteenth century was an important activity for the people of France. Those who received letters from family and friends alike usually kept the hand-written texts sent to them as precious gifts. That is why this collection of letters by and to one of the greatest saints of modern times is so interesting to us today. No mere notes slapped together in distracted …

This sequel to volume 1 contains all of Thérèse's letters from the end of September 1890 (during her novitiate) until her death in 1897, as well as many letters written to or about her. Here the mature Saint Thérèse shows the path of her growth as a religious and as a deep spiritual writer. The reader learns much about all of her correspondents, including her two "missionary brothers," and …

Este libro tiene las vidas de mas que 100 santos con ilustraciones coloreadas.  Es un buen regalo para primera comunion o confirmacion. 

  by Edward Healy Thompson No words of St. Joseph are recorded In Scripture. In fact, little mention is made of him there. Yet, despite these seeming limitations, the Church nonetheless possesses an indescribably rich knowledge of St. Joseph and of his cultus. This book will astound most readers both with its scope and with its profundity. Based mainly on Scripture, but supported also by …

Life and Miracles of St. Benedict A translation of the biography written by Pope Gregory the Great, this "official biography" is also known as the Second Book of Dialogues. It is the earliest and thus the most valuable biography of St. Benedict.

The Life And Revelations Of St. Gertrude The Great The classic 5-part work - also known as The Herald of Divine Love or Insinuationes Divinae Pietatis. A famous and ever-popular book! Has inspired the clergy and laity for centuries! Breaths the spirit of confidence, encouragement and joy! The classic 1862 edition - retypeset in beautiful, large, clear type! Authorized by Our Lord Himself! …

Athanasius of Alexandria The Life of Antony, The Coptic Life and The Greek Life Translated by Tim Vivian and Apostolos N. Athanassakis, with Rowan A. Greer; Preface by Benedicta Ward SLG; Foreword by Rowan Williams An Encomium on Saint Anthony by John of Schmun A Letter to the Disciples of Antony by Serapion of Thmuis Instrumental in the conversion of many, including St. Augustine, The Life of …

Fr. W. R. Bonniwell Hunchback, midget, blind, lame and ugly. Walled in next to a chapel for 14 years; abandoned by her parents at a shrine, she grew in virtue and fame. Her body is incorrupt. One of the most inspiring stories we have ever read!

Life Of Christ h as been hailed as the most eloquent of Fulton Sheen's writings, the fruit of many years of dedication and research. Filled with compassion and brilliant scholarship, his recounting of the birth, life, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Christ is as dramatic and moving as the subject Himself. Here is a passionate portrait of the God-Man, the teacher, the healer, and most of all …

The extraordinary visions of this humble Polish nun gave rise to the Divine Mercy devotion, which has become increasingly popular among Catholics today. This authorized biography (formerly titled Mercy My Mission ), includes many excerpts from Faustina's famous diary. Whether read alone or as a study aid to reading the diary itself, this book is an inspiring and reliable introduction to this …

The Life of Little Nellie of Holy God . This books is a new release and will be ready January 2008. Compiled from Authentic Sources. Adult version. The wonderful story of the 4-year-old child whose story inspired Pope St. Pius X to lower the First Communion age from 12 to 7. Includes her desire to receive "Holy God," her First Communion, incidents with the Sisters who raised her, the …

The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics A masterpiece combining into one coherent story the visions of 4 great Catholic mystics about the life of Mary. Based on the accounts of Ven. Mary of Agreda, Ven. Anne Catherine Emmerich, St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Elizabeth of Schoenau. Truly unique - reads like a masterfully written biography of Mary, as if someone had witnessed all these events and …

Marigold Hunt Dear Children: The Gospels are four very short books that tell you about our Lord's life. You can read them quite fast. The reason the same story takes so much longer to tell in this book is that the men who wrote the Gospels just went straight on and hardly even stopped to explain anything. They couldn't be expected to know how differently we would live, and that we would have …

The Life of Saint Dominic Augusta Theodosia Drane The best biography of St. Dominic in English we have seen. Covers his preaching, miracles, founding of the Dominicans, the Rosary, the incredible fruit of his life, and the miraculous growth of the Dominicans.

Fanchon Royer Zeal for the salvation of souls spurred St. Anthony Mary Claret to preach an estimated 25,000 sermons, write 144 books, found three religious orders, preach countless missions, and in six years a bishop, confirm over 300,000 and validate more than, 9,000 marriages. Starting as a missionary in Spain and the Canary Islands, he was later appointed Archbishop of Santiago, Cuba and …

The Life of St. Benedict . By Pope St. Gregory the Great. The famous, classic life of St. Benedict, filled with miracles, holy stories and inspiring idealism. Delightful reading for all ages. Describes much of what is known about St. Benedict, including the founding of the Benedictine order.

About this book: In his classic Second Book of Dialogues, Pope Gregory the Great lionizes Saint Benedict as hero and casts him predominantly in the role of miracle worker. Yet in his Rule, Benedict comes across more as a practical community organizer and premier spiritual father. In this volume, Terrence Kardong offers a fresh take on Gregory the Great's classic. He alternates between …

This is the classic life of St. Catherine of Siena by her spiritual director. He tells of her only what he experienced firsthand, or what he learned firsthand from her mother, her sisters, her family members and friends. An incredible life, told simply and straightforwardly, without embellishment and without dodging her many miracles, miraculous conversions, going without eating, etc. Because …

Although related to one of the ruling families of Ireland, Columba (c. 521-597) became a central figure in the 'Age of Saints' by setting out from his native land and founding his famous monastery on the island of Iona in Scotland. It was from here that priests and monks played a key role in converting the Picts of Scotland, here that countless penitents came on pilgrimages and that the King …

The Life os St. Fancis of Assisi by St. Bonaventure Francis, go and build up My house, which as thou seest, is falling into ruin." Three times did Our Lord from the crucifix make this command of St. Francis, as he lay prostrate in prayer in the Church of San Damiano. And though he died at only 45, St. Francis of Assisi (c. 1181-1226) had drawn around him, through the example of his …

St. Gemma Galgani (1878-1903) was a beautiful Italian laywoman who was born near Lucca, lived in obscurity, died at only 25, and yet has become known the world over and is fondly called "The Gem of Christ." Orphaned at seven, she had nonetheless been well schooled in spirituality by her holy mother, and from that early foundation in the Faith, she quickly rose to the highest stages of sanctity …

Life of St. Ignatius Loyola Fr. Genelli, S.J. A thorough biography of the founder of the Jesuits and author of the famous Spiritual Exercises (which have formed saints and apostles for centuries). Does not skip his miracles. Describes the founding and structure of the Jesuits and how this remarkable order had an immediate and profound effect upon the Christian world. One of the most …

Saint Macrina (327 - 370) was a major guiding force in the early development of monasticism and it was through her example that her brother, Saint Basil the Great, was inspired to establish one of the first monastic communities. This life, written by her other famous brother, Saint Gregory of Nyssa, is one of the masterpieces of early Christian literature.

Antonio Gallonio St. Philip Neri is one of the best-loved saints of all time. Known as the ‘Apostle of Rome’, he set in motion a great renewal of Christianity at the heart of the Church’s capital city during the 1500’s. St. Philip’s foundation of the Oratory began by stimulating young laymen to conversion, prayer, and apostolic works, and through them gradually brought about a reform of the …

William Roper (First printed edition 1626). There have been many books (plays and movies) of this great saint, but this book, written by St. Thomas More’s son-in-law, is the definitive one. This book, while scrupulously preserving the diction of the original manuscript, endeavors to remove some of the accidental barriers between Roper’s book and his modern reader—to carefully update some of …

About this Book A religious classic for centuries, this is the compelling autobiography of the great Spanish saint, mystic, and reformer, with an illuminating introduction by one of the world's leading experts on feminine spirituality. About the Author TERESA OF ÁVILA (1515-82), also called St. Teresa of Jesus, was a Spanish nun and one of the great mystics and religious women of the Roman …

Even though she never bore a child physically, Gonxha Agnes Bojaxhiu deserves the name by which everyone knows her: Mother Teresa of Calcutta, now beatified and on her was to becoming a saint. Her sayings reveal the qualities that we treasure in every mother: playfulness, compassion, humility, calmness, evenhandedness, the ability to reprove wrongdoing with firmness and love, and to maintain a …

The Little Catechism of the Cure of Ars Catholic wisdom stated in a simple, sublime, penetrating way, as only he could do. His sage counsel on 36 important topics. Probably the most persuasive exhortation ever urging us to renounce sin and embrace virtue.