Fr. Cornelius Buckley, S.J. No one in France or the United States during the second half of the nineteenth century doubted that the Jesuits , loved and honored by their friends, hated and feared by enemies, were a force to be reckoned with. Everything they did, they seem to have done with elan. Scholars, missionaries, educators, adventurers, social innovators - they were Renaissance men, …

"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 …

Patricia Edward Jablonski, 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 …

PICTURE BOOK OF SAINTS REV. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK, S.V.D. Now in a bonded leather edition, this beautiful and inspiring volume by a well-known author, teacher, and missionary will bring joy to young and old. The book contains the lives of over 100 popular Saints, and each is made more memorable by a twofold portrayal in word and picture. The life of each Saint is carefully and simply written in …

Andres Vasquez de Prada This second volume of a new three-volume biography of St. Josemaria covers one of the most remarkable periods of his life: from the outbreak of the civil war in 1936 to his departure for Rome in 1946. In Republican Spain fierce anti-Catholic persecution led St. Josemaria to do his priestly work in secret, fully aware that if caught, he would be executed - as were 6000 …

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 …

Experiencing Jesus with Mother Teresa Jean Maalouf The story of Blessed Mother Teresa--who has been called the most revered and the most powerful woman of the past century--is simply an extraordinary love story. Jesus Christ was her beloved and the center of her entire life. Each of the seventeen meditations in this book is meant to encourage readers to experience Jesus by learning how Mother …

Bert Ghezzi Praise for Mystics and Miracles "These wonderful stories... are fascinating reading.  There is much to ponder here - and much to strengthen our faith."  - Catholic Parent "Bert Ghezzi combines a wonderfully engaging style with real spiritual substance that feed the soul." - Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., archbishop of Denver "Bert Ghezzi has rescued mysticism from the …

G.K. Chesterton This volume contains three of Chesterton's greatest classics on Catholic philosophy and spirituality. It includes The Everlasting Man , possibly his greatest work, which gives an Incarnational view of world history, and two of the finest biographies written of St. Thomas and St. Francis. Sewn Hardcover

By Br. Leo Wollenweber, O.F.M., Cap. By merely human standards, the life of Solanus Casey was no great success story. A mediocre student who couldn't keep up in diocesan seminary, he barely made it through the seminary of the Capuchin friars. When he was finally ordained, they made him a "simplex priest"-one who is not allowed to hear confessions or preach doctrinal sermons. So Casey …

The Answer To Faustus, A Manichean by Saint Augustine The Answer to Faustus, a Manichean is the most extensive attack on the Manichean religion that the early Church produced. Since Augustine himself had been associated with Manicheanism for nearly a decade before his conversion, his writing displays an insider’s knowledge of Manichean teaching. Written probably at the very end of the fourth …

Alban Goodier, S.J. This classic collection of short biographies of nine saints combines the inspiring facts of the saints' lives with Goodier's unique style and keen insights. Saints include Augustine, Joseph of Cupertino, Claude de la Colombiere, Margaret of Cortona, John of the Cross, and more.

Edited by John McClernon Wouldn't you look forward to spending a few minutes with St. Francis de Sales, one of the best known and loved saints of all time? The life and message of this great saint and Doctor of the Church has blessed millions of Catholics around the globe. His simple, straightforward advice has helped many gain a better understanding of the spiritual life and a deeper union …

In this second volume of New Saints and Blesseds of the Catholic Church are depicted the lives and deaths, the struggles and battles of those women and men who were raised to the honors of the altar by Pope John Paul II during the fours years from 1984 through 1987, in forty-nine beatification ceremonies and in seven canonization liturgies. Among them are Blesseds and Saints from a wide …

Mystical City of God Ven. Mary of Agreda This magnificent 4-volume hardbound set is an heirloom book that should be in every Catholic home library. Dictated to Ven. Mary of Agreda (1601-1664) by the Blessed Mother herself, this amazing book of revelations about the life of Mary and the divine plan for creation and the salvation of souls has been enthralling readers for centuries. Composed of …

He has inspired countless films, paintings, poems and novels. But who was Francesco Bernadone, now known as Saint Francis of Assisi? Despite the wealth of writing on the life of this great saint, many still don’t know the man. They know the legend: a Francis made palatable to modern sensibilities—the happy friar who carols to the birds and writes poems to the sun and moon. This is the image of …

Raoul Manselli This work might easily have borne the title "Ioculator Domini," the Lord's jester or the Lord's clown.  At the hands of Manselli, Francis, twelfth-century citizen of Assisi and merchant, was summoned by the grace of God to follow the particular path of life lighted by the vision of the incarnate Christ who came among the lowest of the low (to the stable, to the …

This is a Pre-Order item and will be available Spring 2006. Janel Rodriguez Bishop Sheen was a "loyal son of the church," John Paul II told him, and his story is especially relevant in this time of renewed evangelization. Fulton Sheen was a not-to-be-misssed radio and television evangelist during the mid-twentieth century, but his broadcasting career got off to arocky start.  "I don't …

Francis de Sales's literary masterpiece, Treatise on the Love of God, was originally published in 1616 while he was Bishop of Geneva. This modern edition of the treatise preserves de Sales's gentle prose, his enthusiasm for God, compassion, and good humor. For all spiritual pilgrims seeking comfort and guidance, the writings of Francis de Sales will offer the assurance that "a deep and …

Dialogue Concerning Heresies St. Thomas More Considered by C.S. Lewis as perhaps the best dialogue written in English, this friendly, spirited, and often merry exchange takes place at St. Thomas More’s peaceful and cultured home in Chelsea. Dialogue Concerning Heresies is a conversation between the experienced humanist and statesman More and an intelligent college student who has been …

Caroline Hemesath Fr. Augustine Tolton (1854-1897) was the first black priest in the United States. Born into a black Catholic slave family, Father Tolton conquered almost insurmountable odds to become a Catholic priest, and at his early death at 43, this pioneer black American priest left behind a shining legacy of holy service to God, the Church and his people. With the thorough scholarly …

Hamish F.G. Swanston The first-of-its-kind study of the interrelationships among the early Redemptorist "brotherhood" is a behind-the-scenes look at how they influenced the development of the congregation of Redemptorists we know today.

Francis Thompson Imprimatur (Orig. 1909). When Francis Thompson was commissioned to write this book, he was already famous, but he out did himself with this great life of Saint Ignatius. He brought to this biography the sympathy of genius with genius. Thompson’s extensive and thorough research and the writing of this book helped him become a lover of the Saint, and of that sanctity which he …

Sr. Mary Jeremiah, theologian and contemplative Dominican, presents a well-researched and beautifully written summary of the spirituality of St. Catherine of Siena, focusing on her intimate and loving relationship with Jesus and its implications for the spirituality of the Sacred Heart, providing a deeper insight into the mystery of the Sacred Heart under the guidance of one of the great women …

Our Lady of Pontmain Coloring Book Mary Fabyan Windeatt The story of the Blessed Virgin Mary's silent apparition in 1870 to several children in Pontmain, France. She seemed to bring a message of the power of the Holy Cross and showed her special approval of the title, "Mother of Hope." Imprimatur.

Favors Of Saint Josemaria Escriva Flavio Capucci From the moment he died, people all over the world began to call upon St. Josemaria. Rome received more than 120,000 signed claims of those testimonies, collected and edited by Msgr. Flavio Capucci, postulator for the cause of St. Josemaria's canonization. These are first-person accounts - often by the very people who received the favors - of …

Michael Collopy More than four years in the making and published with the permission and cooperation of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, this large format 224 page book offers the most comprehensive photographic documentation of the apostolic work and prayer life of the Missionaries of Charity yet published. Destined to serve as an important historical record, this "illustrated prayer book" vividly …

"This is the story of a young girl who died when she was nineteen.  She was no beauty and no scholar.  She could neither read nor write.  She came from the obscurity of a small, remote hamlet and in less than fifteen months had crowned a king, set in motion events that were to save her country from foreign domination, defeated the forces of a great nation, and changed the …

This richly illustrated, unique volume portrays more than 375 Catholic saints, arranged by the days of the year on which each beatified figure is honored. The images range from world-famous works of art by such masters as Caravaggio, Rubens, Velásquez, and El Greco to more modern and lesser-known depictions. Rosa Giorgi has chosen up to three saints for each day of the year and has …

Ways Of God For Meditation And Prayer Attributed to St. Thomas Aquinas Improve your own spiritual life by carrying this pocket edition of his meditations where ever you go. In them, St. Thomas recalls Christ’s words, “Be ye perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect,” and shows you how to fulfill His command in the midst of your everyday duties. Read and meditate on a few …

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 …

"Athanasius!" called out the holy old Bishop from his deathbed. There was no reply. For the Bishop's young assistant had fled the city in fear of being chosen as his successor. "Athanasius!" called out the Patriarch once more. "You think you can escape, but it shall not be so." And with these words he died. Not long afterward, the Bishops met to choose a successor …

Summa Theologiae A Concise Translation "The teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas is presented in continuously flowing paragraphs with appropriate chapter headings, much more like the style of modern philosophers since Descartes. ...The real meat of St. Thomas Aquinas has been captured here with remarkable good judgment, and it is in fact a fresh and stimulating experience to read Aquinas' …

Christian saints have been the objects of reverence and fascination throughout the past two millennia. Their likenesses, heroic acts, prayerful lives, and stories of martyrdom have been portrayed frequently in art of diverse media. Unfamiliar with the saints and their images and symbols, viewers of art may find it challenging to identify, for example, which saint is represented as a monk with …

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 …

Vincent J. O'Malley, C.M. Over 117 million Catholics live in Africa — almost twice as many as in the United States. Is it any surprise that the saints of Africa number in the thousands? They include three popes, three Doctors of the Church, eight Fathers of the Church, thousands of martyrs, hundreds of monks, plus countless religious and lay leaders. Yet, how many of us can name even a handful …

St. Philomena Coloring Book Mary Fabyan Windeatt The incredible story of the 13-year-old Christian girl martyred by the Roman Emperor for her faith and whose tomb was discovered in 1802. Includes the beautiful story of Pauline Jaricot, who was cured at her shrine. Imprimatur.

The Martyrdom Of Father Campion and His Companions by William Cardinal Allen . First published in 1582, this edition is a facsimile of the single and unique copy found in the British Museum and republished in 1908. It is a brief history (primarily eye-witness accounts) of the martyrdom of St. Edmund Campion and his twelve companion priests. [Publisher’s Note: This is one of the most …

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.

This comprehensive reference tool is a must have to keep next to your copy of the Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska.

Andres Vazquez de Prada This second volume of a new three-volume biography of St. Josemaria covers one of the most remarkable periods of his life: from the outbreak of the civil war in 1936 to his departure for Rome in 1946. In Republican Spain fierce anti-Catholic persecution led St. Josemaria to do his priestly work in secret, fully aware that if caught, he would be executed - as were 6000 …

St. Antony of the Desert By St. Athanasius The classic, fascinating and almost fabulous life of St. Antony of the Desert, and the Father of Monasticism, both East and West, all as recorded by St. Athanasius, his friend. Filled with miracles, wisdom and revelations. Imprimatur.

"The city's going to be destroyed by earthquake!" one excited person exclaimed. "No, fire and brimstone are going to fall from Heaven!" said others. "It's the end of the whole world, not just the city of Lima!" declared still others. What on earth had the saintly Father Francis Solano said last night in that sermon he gave in the market-place? Why, it was now midnight, and the whole city was …

Arianism and Other Heresies by Saint Augustine This volume contains six works of Augustine of Hippo, all dealing with the general topic of heresy, along with two works by other authors to which Augustine is replying. The Works of Saint Augustine - the new series from New City Press, in conjunction with the Augustine Heritage Institute, will provide the complete works of Saint Augustine for the …

Anne Ball When youthful enthusiasm combines with pure unbridled love, it's not magic. It's young holiness. Introduce your children and grandchildren to these funny, playful, athletic, loving, courageous youths. Share with your students the lives - and photos - of youngsters their own age. Or, in some cases, even younger! These are the Church's young holy ones. Its saints and its blesseds and …

A personal introduction to Adrienne von Speyr, a contemporary Swiss convert, mystic, wife, medical doctor, author and co-foundress of a secular institute.

ONE OF HISTORY'S M0ST ADMIRED FIGURES, Thomas More stands as a model of courage, integrity, fortitude, and other virtues. As a highly successful lawyer, diplomat, and father of a large family, he sacrificed everything that the world holds dear for what his conscience dictated was a principle that could not be sacrificed. The Catholic Church recognized his heroic virtue and holiness by making …

Saints Of The American Wilderness - The Brave Lives And Holy Deaths Of The Eight North American Martyrs Fr. John A. O'Brien French priests enter a war zone where captured Westerners are paraded before their captors, tortured, and then beheaded. Their desecrated bodies get dumped by the roadside. Iraq in 2004? The Gaza Strip? Western Afghanistan? No. A place more dangerous: Canada in the 1600s. …

The Forge - like The Way and Furrow - offers the reader points for meditation.  They are in the nature of friendly suggestions, of fatherly advice for those who decide to take their Christian life seriously.  Through reading and reflection, The Forge leads the individual soul to the forge of divine love and enkindles within it a desire for holiness and apostolate.

St. Dominic's Family - Over 300 Famous Dominicans Sr Mary Jean Dorcy, O.P. A monumental work. Some 335 biographies of the most famous people of the Dominican Order - priests, nuns and Third Order members - from St. Dominic himself to Gerald Vann (1906-1963), arranged century by century. Great stories of heroes and heroines of Christ - miracles, visions, martyrdoms. Belongs in every Catholic …

Susan Helen Wallace , fsp, Editor Have you ever wondered what made the saints so special? They faced problems and struggles just like we do. They weren't always perfect. At times they made mistakes and even sinned. Yet their hearts burned with love for God and other people. The saints trusted in God and never stopped trying to love him totally. Saints for Young Readers for Every Day brings you …

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.'

This little work brings together from Newman's sermons and meditations, both Anglican and Catholic, his reflections on the life of prayer. It reveals Newman himself to be a masterful teacher of the art of prayer, and - most important - to be essentially a man of prayer. In Father Velocci's memorable phrase, "prayer became the preferred occupation of Newman." As the Cause for Cardinal …

An in-depth, scientific study of the Shroud of Turin performed by a medical doctor. The book contains many pictures of the shroud and covers many aspects of its uniqueness including the negative photo-like image, the details of the wounds, the 3-d quality of the image and many other aspects that have baffled scientists for years. "Well-told scientific and theological detective …

Edited by Rev. Werenfried van Straaten A beautiful little pocket-book size volume with original color illustrations on the fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary. The purpose of this little gem is to invite both Orthodox and Catholics to pray the Rosary together for the conversion of the materialist West, for the triumph of Christ in Russia and for reconciliation between the Orthodox and Catholic …

Régine Pernoud Régine Pernoud, the highly acclaimed French medieval historian and bestselling author, presents an enlightening biography of one of France's most revered saints, and a man whose impact on France, and Europe, continues to this day. Martin of Tours lived in the fourth century, at that great turning point in history when Christianity became legal in the Roman Empire. He left a …