C. S. Lewis One of C.S. Lewis's most imaginative creations, this world-famous book is a humorous correspondence between the devil Screwtape and his apprentice Wormwood, whose job is to produce a human's soul for eternity in hell. Filled with astute insights into temptation, repentance, and grace, this wonderful tale intelligently explores what it means to live a good, honest life and is a …
St. Thomas Aquinas Peter J. Kreeft, Editor A shortened version of Kreeft's much larger Summa of the Summa , which in turn was a shortened version of the Summa Theologica . The reason for the double shortening is pretty obvious: the original runs some 4000 pages! (The Summa of the Summa was just over 500.) The Summa is certainly the greatest, most ambitious, most rational book of theology ever …
No Catholic should pass beyond age 16 without being able to answer clearly, both to himself and to others, the challenges of those who do not believe in God, who do not believe in Christ, or who do not believe in the Catholic Church. In this compact book, first published in 1928, Fr. John Laux gives both the student and the adult reader dozens of excellent, well-reasoned answers to the classic …
Thomas a Kempis This treasured book, in giant print, has brought peace to readers for many ages by showing how to follow the life of Christ to which all are called. This is the one religious book that is second only to the Bible in popularity.
The first of a projected six volumes deals with the life of Christ and the founding of His Church, along with the preparations for His coming among both Israelites and Gentiles, and a survey of history up to the conversion of the Roman Emperor Constantine. This is Christian history that both informs and inspires— written in a style of unmatched quality.
This is the Grammar Book for the highly acclaimed Henle Latin Course for high school students.
Another Sort of Learning Selected Contrary Essays on How Finally to Acquire an Education While Still in College or Anywhere Else: Containing Some Belated Advise about How to Employ Your Leisure Time When Ultimate Questions Remain Perplexing in Spite of Your Highest Earned Academic Degree, Together with Sundry Book Lists Nowhere Else in Captivity to Be Found James V. Schall, S.J. …
Humanistic insight and linguistic training are the goals of this integrated four-year Latin course. Time-tested and teacher endorsed, this comprehensive program is designed to lead the student systematically through the fundamentals of the language itself and on to an appreciation of selected classic texts.
Lowe, Cheryl This set contains the student manual, teacher's manual and a CD
Here is a fast-paced, enjoyable, highly readable and fascinatingly interesting Catholic world history that is in great demand for high-school students-and makes excellent, informative reading for adults too! It covers largely Western world history since the coming of Christ-and all from a Catholic viewpoint. The book just flows and flows, recounting episode after interesting episode of our …
This second volume tells the story of the great heresies that seemed to carry all before them, yet always failed to gain their final goal of capturing the Papacy; of St. Patrick's mission to Ireland; of how the Popes became judges of kings and the First Crusade swept on to victory against all odds; of how the Church bridged the abyss of the Dark Ages and laid the foundations of a new Christian …
Every Catholic needs a good grounding in the principles of Catholic morality. And the Catholic Church has always enunciated a clear, traditional set of moral principles, which are based upon reason and the teachings of Christ and which bring us the moral norms of Scripture and Tradition in a clear and organized manner. In Catholic Morality (first published in 1928), Fr. Laux has done an …
Kimberly Hahn and Mary Hasson Two experienced home schooling moms present a very thorough, balanced and practical guide to both the merits of home education, as well as the important ideas, resources and curriculums to home school. Hahn and Hasson cover all aspects - statistics supporting home schooling's excellence, the nitty-gritty of lesson plans, and hundreds of ways to keep the fun in …
Laura Berquist Home educator Laura Berquist presents a modern curriculum based on the time-tested philosophy of the classical Trivium—grammar, logic and rhetoric. She has given homeschoolers a valuable tool for putting together a "liberal arts" curriculum that feeds the soul, as well as the intellect. Her approach, covering grades K - 12, is detailed and practical, and it is …
Fr. John Laux Packed with fascinating information. Scores hundreds of points without a wasted word. Full of brief Bible quotes that show how Catholic teaching is truly Scriptural. Topics include the Sources of Faith (Scripture and Tradition), the Blessed Trinity, creation, Angels, Original Sin, Christ the Redeemer, the Blessed Virgin, Sanctifying & Actual Grace, good …
The student textbook lessons incorporate the four principal components of catechesis: the Creed, the Commandments, the Sacraments and Liturgy, Prayer and Scripture. But besides giving a clear and comprehensive presentation of our faith, the student textbook is rich in artwork, both original and classical. THEME: Preparation for the first reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy …
This book is a facimile of the original answer key for Henle Third Year Latin.
After the Bible, The Imitation of Christ is the all-time favorite book of Catholics throughout the world and during the more than 500 years since its first appearance. And of all the many translations into English, none can equal for reverence and beauty this inspiring translation of Bishop Richard Challoner. Fr. John Hardon, S.J. says of The Imitation "Its basic theme is that, …
The activity book is designed for use in the home or classroom and provides creative activities for review and reinforcement of each lesson. Through carefully developed and selected activities, the emphasis is on understanding and putting into practice the teachings of Christ in everyday life. THEME: Preparation for the first reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion, with the …