Frank M. Rega The fascinating life story of Padre Pio, with emphasis on his life as a seminarian, young priest and his early years at San Giovanni Rotondo. From this small, remote mountain friary, he became world famous and exercised unbelievable influence on the entire world, though he was soon forbidden by his superiors to preach, to correspond or to write. Covers his early work with Mary …

Fr. Fredrick M. Jones, C.SS.R. A biographical and historical story of the Neapolitan nobleman turned priest, Redemptorist founder, bishop, and moral theologian. Capturing the personality and achievement of Alphonsus de Liguori, Father Jones depicts a zealous priest, a learned theologian, and the founder of an order that has brought great honor to the Church.

The idea for this book was conceived because of the reactions of a group of my [fifth-grade] students to a photograph of St. Therese the Little Flower. After making many references throughout the year to her and to her 'Little Way,' I brought to class a photo of St. Therese in her wheelchair. Comments ranged from 'Where are the roses?' to 'You mean she was real?'.. . Immediately I began to …

St. Maximilian Kolbe is famous as the saint of Auschwitz who volunteered to die of starvation and thirst in place of another prisoner. But his heroic death in 1941 in the worst of the Nazi concentration camps was only the culmination of an amazing life-for St. Maximilian was fired by the supernatural ideal of conquering for Christ through Mary all souls in the entire world-to the end of time! …

"I have had enough of this new Abbot!"  announced one of the monks at Vicovaro. "Yes, Abbot Benedict thinks we have to be always obeying those rules he set up!" agreed another. "Remember the good old days when we could each do whatever we wanted?" put in a third. "I've had enough of him too," agreed yet another.  And the feeling was spreading. Although Benedict knew that the monks …

The Divine Favors Granted To St. Joseph Pere Binet Chosen by God for the incomparable vocation of spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, St. Joseph received magnificent divine graces and favors not granted even to the Old Testament Patriarchs. Known as the most humble of men, St. Joseph received from Almighty God the authority to command both Our Lady and …

A drama on the life of Blessed Sister Faustina, based upon her experiences recorded in her spiritual diary. She received from Our Lord the visions of Divine Mercy early this century. A beautiful, artistic portrayal of her mystical life in high quality cinema. Dorota Segda was voted top actress of the year by film critics for her stunning portrayal of Sister Faustina. Polish with English …

St. Francis of the Seven Seas Albert J. Nevins, M.M. Vision Books After his war-torn boyhood in Navarre, Francis Xavier went to the University of Paris, determined to have a good time. He was interested in sports and became broadjumping champion of his college, and did not pay much attention to his studies. At first he scoffed at his fellow student, Ignatius Loyola, a former soldier who wanted …

Patron Saints by Michael Freze, S.F.O. There's a patron saint for almost every profession, and you can find it in this book! From actors to radiologists, you have a special friend in heaven - your patron saint. Not just a reference book, it's also fun to read.

By Giovanni Falbo Translated by Matthew Sherry Using extensive excerpts from the writings of St. Augustine, notably from his Confessions, Giovanni Falbo sheds new light on Monica’s patience, sweetness, and unwavering determination. This mother never yielded in her efforts to see her beloved son find comfort and peace in God, and she endured countless sacrifices and health risks in her …

  Padre Pio died September 23, 1968, his funeral attended by over 100,000 people. During the fifty-eight years he was a priest, his monastery at San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, became a mecca for pilgrims from all over the world. Born Francesco Forgione on May 25, 1887, at Pietrelcina in southeastern Italy, Padre Pio joined the Capuchin Order in 1903 and was ordained in 1910. On …

Mary F. Ingoldsby Apart from the phenomenon of the stigmata which lasted a half a century, Padre Pio also had many other exceptional charismatic gifts. The author met Padre Pio personally and spent two years in San Giovanni Rotondo translating his principal writings into English. This account of an incredible mystic is a best seller.

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! …

Saint Gianna Molla - Wife, Mother, Doctor Pietro Molla Elio Guerriero This is the inspiring story of a newly canonized contemporary woman. Gianna Molla (1923-1962) risked her life in order to save her unborn child. Diagnosed with uterine tumors during her fourth pregnancy, she refused a hysterectomy that would have aborted the child, and opted for a riskier surgery in an attempt to save the …

F. A. Forbes "Bring me a book, a story, a novel - anything to pass away the time!" cried the patient.  Young Ignatius had bravely borne the primitive surgery-the re-opening of his battle wound, the sawing off of part of his leg bone and the stretching of his leg in an iron machine. He had set his teeth and borne the pain without flinching. Now, however, the dreary weeks of recovery …

St. Louise de Marillac (1591-1660) reached adulthood in the war-torn France of the 17th century, where sickness and poverty coexisted with opulence and indifference.  Overcoming the sufferings of her youth, fail health, and an introspective, scrupulous temperament, she brought deep personal holiness and extraordinary administrative ability to the relief of every form of human suffering. …

Ferdinand Holbock In this volume a master of hagiography presents thirty-seven new Blesseds and five Saints beatified and canonized by Pope John Paul II. These are new faces, some of them our contemporaries, who followed Christ under circumstances that were completely different from those of the saints of earlier ages who had the privilege of living in a world that was still more or less …

The appeal of St. Martin de Porres is universal.  Called an apostle of charity, patron of social justice, father of the sick and poor, and helper in hopeless cases, he is a powerful intercessor to those in need. The present biography was originally written at the request of the Postulation of the Dominican Order at Santa Sabina in Rome in 1957.  Immediately after the canonization of …

The Cure D'Ars - St. Jean-Marie Baptiste Vianney Abbe Francis Trochu The definitive life, based on the official "Process of Beatification and Canonization," and thus totally factual and documented. Of humble education and assigned to a forgotten farmers' village, he attracted the whole world to Ars and was proclaimed "Patron Saint of Parish Priests" in 1929. Ate one meal a day, slept only a …

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 …