Joseph A. Breig (Imprimatur 1949). The author (whose children are regular performers in the book) has taken each Sunday gospel or epistle and given a simple and beautiful explanation of it as he would for his own children. He uses his own family as the setting for all the stories which makes a most delightful yet educational book—a very easy way to get a Sunday family spiritual reading, …

Coleen Kelly Mast Love and Life is a positive, life-affirming presentation of God's plan for life and love. It is a proven and practical program for teaching chastity to teens. It shows how we learn to live and love according to God's two greatest commandments and the Beatitudes, which are nurtured in us through our lives in Jesus Christ.

Donald Asci In contrast to the popular view of human sexuality, the Catholic Church promotes an understanding that not only includes unique considerations on the ethical level but also appreciates the most profound aspects of sexuality. In this insightful study, Donald Asci shows how the Catholic concept of sexuality and sexual intercourse articulates the ethical norms by which these profound …

In his book Healing Your Family Tree, Father Hampsch guides you through a healing process to clean up the effects of sin in your life that result from the sins of past generations.  Each chapter touches on a different part of the healing process with Scripture quotations and citations to substantiate the author's observations.  It is a fascinating question-and-answer explanation of …

The Truth About Trouble: How Hard Times Can Draw You Closer to God Michael Scanlan, T.O.R., with Jim Manney There's Only One Good Thing About Trouble— It may be the best thing that ever happened to you. Sound outrageous? The plain truth is you might be right where God can help you most—whether you're facing financial trouble, grief, illness, a wrenching personal situation or even a to-do list …

Edited by Janet E. Smith For the 25th anniversary year of the historic document Humanae Vitae (1968), Janet Smith has gathered together twenty-one outstanding essays and articles by well-respected thinkers to provide the demonstration that Pope Paul VI was not simply correct, but prophetic. While this document is still widely neglected and misunderstood, the Church continues to proclaim that …

In Everyday Graces: A Child’s Book of Good Manners , Karen Santorum has produced for parents and teachers a wonderfully rich and instructive anthology. Her volume speaks to the regrettable fact that the subject of manners is not much discussed anymore, and good manners seem practiced even less. Yet, good manners are a prerequisite for the growth of moral character; they are the habits of …

Fr. Frank A. Pavone Beginning with the proclamation, “Jesus Christ is risen from the dead” this pamphlet reminds us that to stand with Christ, means to defend life - to preach the Gospel of Life. The court decision (Roe vs. Wade) legalizing abortion has had far-reaching effects. Many are surprised to learn that the decision did not deny that the unborn child is human. Does this …

Fr. David McAstocker, S.J. As you might have suspected, this book has much to do with St. Joseph. St. Joseph not only constructed a house and a cradle for Mary and Jesus; he created something of greater moment still—something only a good man can create—a home for them both. Twenty centuries have passed since the establishment of the first Christian home, the model of all succeeding ones. Men …

Amazing Grace for Those Who Suffer is the most compelling collection of stories of hope and healing you will ever read.  These true stories will make you laugh, make you cry, and show you the power of God's healing grace. Are you experiencing sorrow and trouble in your life?  You are not alone.  Others have been where you are.  More importantly, Jesus has been there, and He …

Catholic Life is a rare book and a great find for the Catholic family. Originally published in 1908, it does a superb job explaining the meaning of the holy days, feasts, fasts and ceremonies of Holy Church. This knowledge should beget the proper spirit for their observance. With 45 different chapters, these pages go through Sundays—Advent—Lent—Feast Days—Corpus …

In Discipline That Lasts A Lifetime , author, broadcaster, counselor, and dad, Dr. Ray Guarendi, offers parents fresh and practical advice about disciplining children. Although contemporary culture has given discipline a spanking, says the author, it remains an important God-given tool for parents to form their children's character and to teach them the basics of living: character, moral …

The Kinsey Corruption: An Expose On The Most Influential "Scientist" Of Our Time Susan Brinkmann Since the sexual revolution escalated forty years ago, morality in America has been in a state of rapid decline. In only four decades, we have gone from a country of traditional family values to a nation of widespread promiscuity, cohabitation, soaring divorce rates, and an explosion of sexual …

Dr. Pat Fosarelli Whatever You Do to the Least of These introduces pastoral visitors, both ordained and non-ordained, to the main issues confronting children and adolescents of different ages when they are faced with illness, injury, or dying. It also highlights the issues faced by parents and siblings in these same circumstances. Part I of this book focuses on the various developmental …

Kevin Orlin Johnson, Ph.D. In Why Do Catholics Do That?, renowned scholar and religion columnist Kevin Orlin Johnson answers the most frequently asked questions on Catholic faith, worship, culture, and customs, including: How the Church Makes Laws The Hard-Fought Genesis of the New Testament The Cycle of Redemption A Short Guide to the Meaning and Structure of the Mass Decoding Symbols of …

Unto Us a Child is Given - Boy . Every Catholic child needs a record of his precious early years. Great as a baby gift! This beautifully illustrated baby record book is filled with pictures of darling little angels and innocent little children. Includes places to record: birth and name details, baptismal facts, family tree, First Confession, First Holy Communion, early acts of cooperation, …

"The purpose of Catholicism and Society is to take the basic moral principles given to us by our Blessed Lord in the Sermon on the Mount and apply them to the fundamental problems facing the family and society today. Because it spells out the duties and responsibilities of Catholic lay people in the modern world, Catholicism and Society will appeal to a wide audience--from high school …

Steve Wood with James Burnham This best-selling book covers the eight commitments of St. Joseph Covenent Keepers and gives dads the tools they need to succeed as a husband and father.  Endorsed by Mother Teresa, Cardinal Stafford, Cardinal O'Connor, and many others, this best-selling book "presents a genuine Christian perspective for renewing the world by restoring the vocation of …

The Week of Salvation: History and Traditions of Holy Week explores in comprehensive detail, the scriptural, liturgical, and devotional dimensions of what is the single most important week in the Church's calendar-Holy Week. Set in the context of the four Gospel accounts and Old Testament prophecies of our Lord's passion, death, and resurrection, The Week of Salvation examines the historical …