The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena Abridged edition The Dialogue of the great St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church, is one of the treasures of Catholic literature. It reads as spoken by God the Father, and is in fact a fascinating mystical exposition of Catholic doctrine, full of practical insights into the spiritual life. Among the topics explained here are: Why …

This is the complete diary of St. Maria Faustina.  It chronicles the events in her life, including the words of Our Lord and the Blessed Mother, extensive footnotes, and many pictures.

The success of this book is one of the most amazing stories in publishing history, for St. Therese died at only age 24, after a 9-year hidden life as a cloistered Carmelite nun. Translated into many languages,  The Story of a Soul  quickly had a phenomenal reception, and millions of copies were distributed worldwide.   Written under obedience, the book conveys her secrets of …

This is the complete diary of St. Maria Faustina.  It chronicles the events in her life, including the words of Our Lord and the Blessed Mother, extensive footnotes, and many pictures. Hardcover edition.

St. Michael and the Angels is a beautiful and inspiring book telling all about the angels. Filled with stories from the lives and writings of the saints, it tells of the role which the good angels play in the divine economy of saving souls. Led by St. Michael, the Prince of the heavenly host, the angels act as our guardians, serve as messengers from God to us and from us to God, surround the …

St. Josemaria Escriva has written something more than a masterpiece:  he has written straight from the heart, and straight to the heart go the short paragraphs which, like a string of pearls which is broken but yet complete, make up The Way.

In this inspiring collection, Paul Thigpen has selected insightful quotations from many saints that help us find the peace we so greatly desire: Peace with God through repentance "For even to be at peace with all men profits us nothing if we are at war with God. Similarly, if all men count us as enemies, it is of no harm to us if with God we are at peace." St. John Chrysostom Peace …

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About this Book This historic work reveals the inner spiritual life of one of the most beloved and important religious figures in history. During her lifelong service to the poorest of the poor, Mother Teresa became an icon of compassion to people of all religions; her extraordinary contributions to the care of the sick, the dying, and thousands of others nobody else was prepared to look after …

".The devil knows that, according to the promise Jesus Christ, they who receive Holy Communion worthily will not fall into his power but will obtain eternal life, and on this account he either tempts men to disbelieve the mystery, or he suggests every sort of pretext to keep them from receiving it. But he himself believes it and trembles. Would to God that all men had so strong a …

An Introduction To The Devout Life . This is one of the greatest spiritual classics ever written - an essential book to have in any Catholic's home. The person intent upon gaining Heaven should first resort to a competent guide to reach that Goal of all goals. And no better guide exists than An Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Doctor of the Church. Easy to …

This bestselling book that birthed the Divine Mercy devotion and the corresponding spiritual movement within the Chruch - one of the fastest growing movements in Church today. This amazing narrrative will stir your heart and soul while it chronicles the experience of a simple Polish nun - Saint Maria Faustina. This new, smaller paperback edition, "the compact …

The Way of the Cross is the most heavily indulgenced devotion in the Catholic Church; it is a devotion reputed to have been originated by Our Lady herself, who, legend has it, set up the original Way of the Cross in her backyard at Ephesus.  Moreover, the great Saints all aver that meditation on the Passion and death of Jesus is the most fruitful that one can engage in.  Among …

The Confessions of St. Augustine , a passionate, deeply honest autobiographical account of Augustine's journey toward faith, has been a source of spiritual guidance and intellectual nourishment for millions of people throught the centuries. While Augustine is regarded as one of Christianity's greatest theologians, the enduring and universal appeal of the Confessions is undoubtedly in …

St. Benedict and St. Therese stand as two of the monumental figures in the history of the Western Church.  Their impact on Christian thought cannot be underestimated, yet never before have they been viewed as spiritual father and daughter.  From his "little rule" to her "little way," these two great saints teach us to find ourselves in the ordinary.

The Glories of Mary by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) is one of the greatest Catholic books ever written. Actually, it is five complete books in one volume. Here the great Doctor of the Church has assembled the very finest information about Our Lady that he could find, all taken from the many writings of Saints, Doctors of the Church and other holy authors, as well as from Sacred Scripture. …

Your key to better prayer: The complete prayers and hymns of St. Thomas Aquinas Rich with doctrinal exactitude and a moving beauty of expression, the prayers and hymns of St. Thomas Aquinas have long been considered to be among the Church's greatest treasures.  Now you can bring these treasures into your own prayer life with The Aquinas Prayer Book - the first complete English language …

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 …

The Autobiography Of Saint Margaret Mary St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Intimate insights from the Saint to whom Our Lord gave the Sacred Heart revelations. Includes His own words to her and how she embraced suffering for the love of God. This is a very famous book and one of the very few autobiographies of Saints that have ever been written. Imprimatur.

In this treasury of reflections and prayers, readers will come to know why St. Thérèse of Lisieux is considered the greatest saint of modern times— and why she is also recognized as a doctor of the church. Spiritual Treasures from St. Thérèse of Lisieux presents excerpts from her writings on the major themes of her spirituality to help readers understand her …

Catherine M. Odell   In this popular biography of Blessed Faustina, Catherine M. Odell draws on Faustina's diary and many other sources to present the fascinating and inspiring life story of this remarkable young woman whose divinely inspired revelations and mystical experiences have touched thousands of lives and formed the basis for the worldwide Divine Mercy Movement.   A profound …

The Autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila Famous Carmelite classic in a wonderful traditional translation. Her spiritual struggles, vision of her potential place in Hell, mystical graces--yet she remained very down to earth. One of the most admirable women of all time! Nice large print. Imprimatur.

St. John of the Cross is recognized as one of the most important mystics, and his Dark Night of the Soul stands as one of the greatest contributions to the literature of mysticism and one of the true classics of Christianity. "It is perhaps not an exaggeration to say that the verse and prose works combined of St. John of the Cross form at once the most grandiose and the most melodious …

St. Josemaria Escriva Enter into the wounds of Christ Crucified.  When Msgr. Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer proposed this way to those who asked him for advice on how to deepen their interior life, he was doing no more than pass on his own experience, pointing out the short cut he had been using throughout his life, and which led him to the highest peaks of spiritual life.  His love …

After she died, St. Theresa of Avila appeared to one of her nuns and said: "There should be no difference, as far as purity and love are concerned,  between the blessed in Heaven and the faithful on earth. though we are perfectly happy and you are suffering. What the Divine Essence is to us in Heaven, the Blessed Sacrament should be to you on earth." "Here, then," says St. Alphonsus, "is …

Bishop Joseph Duffy This book presents St. Patrick, using his own words, as a marvelous human being, who faced the mystery of life and death with exemplary courage and refreshing honesty. Patrick’s original Latin and a new translation into Irish are included.

Sunday Sermons of the Great Fathers: A Manual of Preaching, Spiritual Reading, and Meditation This beautifully bound 4-volume, hard-cover set is a superb series for preaching, spiritual reading and meditation. It contains the Gospel reading for each Sunday and Feast Day, and parallel Gospel texts, along with several sermons for each Gospel from both early Eastern and Western Fathers of the …

THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA - this work has been changing lives for over 400 years. It outlines the Church's classic means of orienting one's soul toward God and eternal salvation.  And this is probably the best edition of the book available anywhere because it is a self-taught version (i.e., it does not require a retreat master). Explained step-by-step for …

The Art of Dying Well: (or, How to be a Saint, Now and Forever) St. Robert Bellarmine Rather than turning away from death, great saints like Robert Bellarmine, the author of this book, use it as a lens through which to view life from the right perspective — God’s perspective. Seen this way, death becomes for them — and can become for you — not so much a reason for fear …

A HOLY LIFE: St. Bernadette of Lourdes Edited by Patricia McEachern, Ph.D. While the story of the apparitions of Our Lady to Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes in 1858 are well known, relatively few people are familiar with the saint's own spiritual insights and profound holiness. For the first time in English, this book presents a wide selection of St. Bernadette's thoughts, advice, sayings, and …

To pray the rosary as it ought to be prayed means living out the mystery of Christ under the sign of the Blessed Mother. As Mother of the Church, she challenges each of us to become 'perpetual angelus." Such a bold undertaking in faith, however, requires the direction of experts, those whom we recognize as saints. Through their example and prayer, they lead us into a deeper understanding …

Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-11530), one of Christianity's greatest mystics and father of what was perhaps the most influencial new monastic order of the Middle Ages - Cistercians - devoted eighteen years of his life to his literary masterpiece, Sermons on the Song of Songs. Although the Song of Songs , a brief book in the Old Testament, contains no explicit mention of God, the passionate love …

By St. John Neumann "This autobiography is important for the insight it gives us into the character of Neumann, of Neumann as a person.  Here one thinks of the interpersonal relations of Neumann from the warmth of his home life through the friendships of his years of study and his work in the priesthood.  In a special way the autobiography shows us how he faced life, how he coped …

Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. The Treasury of Catholic Wisdom is a Catholic library in miniature, a one-volume microcosm of what the Church's great minds have thought and said since the apostolic age. Indeed, in The Treasury of Catholic Wisdom , noted theologian Fr. John A. Hardon has compiled the works of thirty-three of the greatest Catholic thinkers and writers, representing every period of the …

Eileen Dunn Bertanzetti During his 58 years as a Capuchin friar, Padre Pio never stopped encouraging the faithful to receive Jesus in the Eucharist and to pray in the presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. During that time, thousands upon thousands of pilgrims streamed to Pietrelcina, Italy, to be there as he celebrated Mass, to receive the sacrament of penance from him, to seek his …

Thy Will Be Done! St. Francis de Sales 58 letters to souls troubled by problems that afflict each of us today: anger, frustration, grief and sickness; difficulties praying and even lack of faith — with wise, practical remedies for each How to do God's will joyfully - regardless of your circumstances! St. Francis de Sales can help you with exhaustion, sickness, anger, impatience, the death of …

This is a collection of three important essays written by St. Thomas More.

Tantum ergo Sacramentum  Veneremur cernui Down in adoration falling, Lo! The Sacred Host we hail These words, written by the great theologian St. Thomas Aquinas, have inspired millions over the past seven centuries.  St. Thomas's devotion to the Eucharist was profound.  His brother Dominicans recalled that he would spend long hours kneeling before the tabernacle.  When he …

Sr. Karen Karper, PCPA   F ormerly Sister Mary Serpahim, Sister Karen is a Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration. Born in Akron. Ohio, in 1941, she entered Santa Clara Monastery, Canton, Ohio, in 1959. Currently she pursues an eremitical life in West Virginia. During her years in the monastery, Sister Karen has held positions in formation and community administration. Since 1969 she has been …

  The writings of St. Louis Marie de Montfort are of great interest today for many reasons.  First, because they are centered on Christ, Eternal and Incarnate Wisdom.  Second, because they focus attention on the importance of  Mary's role in the Mystery of Christ and of the Church-a subject of renewed interest both within the Catholic Church and other Christian …

Penny Hickey Carmelite history and prayer begin with Elijah on Mount Carmel. From Elijah has descended a long line of saints who have heard the voice of the Lord calling them to leave everything and come "drink from the stream". This book is an invitation for you to come and pray with the holy men and women of the Carmelite order. The prayers and meditations in this book will help the reader …

Mercy Minutes by Rev. George W. Kosicki, CSB This daily devotional and meditation book with hundreds of gems mined from St. Faustina's Diary will transform your daily time of prayer and reflection into "Mercy Minutes."  The entry for each day provides brief passages from the Diary, following key themes in the spiritual life of St. Faustina.  Themes covered include:  …

The Sermons Of St. Frances De Sales On Prayer St. Francis De Sales Shows how prayer is the key to all holiness. Shows the hidden meanings of Scripture (especially the Song of Songs) as applied to prayer. Great insights on Catholic doctrine and holiness by a saint declared a Doctor of the Church in 1877.

This book contains the sayings of Brother Giles of Assisi as well as a biography of him.

Here are 33 chapters about some of the greatest minds and greatest Saints the Catholic Church has ever produced. Written in a down-to-earth style, The 33 Doctors of the Church is a book that will be loved and appreciated by everyone. This monumental study could easily become 33 small books. But here it is in one compelling volume! This book was undertaken by the author, a Capuchin Franciscan …

Anthony Meisel This study on the ancient Rule of St. Benedict contains an invaluable, in-depth Introduction that explores the development and spread of Christian monasticism, a biographical sketch of St. Benedict, and the structure and implementation of his rule.

The Catholic Controversy - St. Francis de Sales Defence Of The Faith by St. Francis de Sales This book is a collection of pamphlets written by St. Francis de Sales as a young priest (27 to 29) struggling to reach people who would not listen to him: the 72,000 Calvinists of the French Chablais region, who had lost the Faith 60 years previous. The task looked hopeless yet in four years 72,000 …

Translated by the Fathers of the English Dominican Province One of the world's most renowned masterpieces, the Summa Theologica , as the title indicates, is a summing up of all that can be known about God and humanity's relations with God. It is divided into three parts dealing with God, man, and the God-man respectively. It consists of 38 tracts, 631 questions, about 3000 articles, 10,000 …

Edited by Fr. Rawley Myers "Don't read good books--read the best books," is what a nun taught Fr. Rawley Myers as a youth. Thus, he has gathered together in this very unique volume a reading for each day of the year from some of the greatest Catholic books and writers in Church history, many in this century. Myers taps into the rich treasury of outstanding Catholic literature, often neglected …

Trial, Tribulation And Triumph - Before, During And After Antichrist Desmond A. Birch As we head into a new millennium, there is much talk about the Antichrist, the Second Coming of Christ, the great Chastisement, and even the end of the world. Desmond Birch's encyclopedic Trial, Tribulation and Triumph sifts out the legitimate, credible prophecies from the false and widely scattered body of …

Conversation With Christ . The practicality of St. Teresa's teaching about mental prayer shines through in this wonderful synopsis of her writings about it--something she said "the whole world could not purchase." Learn how we should pray, in order to grow in the spiritual life.

The Confessions of St. Augustine remains one of the most moving and thought-provoking conversion stories of all time, more than 1500 years after it was originally written. It is the story of a wayward son living a sinful life who finds himself called to God. Through the intercession of his mother, St. Monica, he found his way (slowly) to the Catholic Church. Eventually he became a bishop and a …

Thoughts of Saint Therese Brief quotations from The Story of a Soul,Counsels and Reminiscences, and her letters, arranged under 20 different topics. Shows her greatness of soul and that she was no Saint by accident. Beautiful and suprising.

Written reluctantly and only under obedience to his religious superiors, The Autobiography of St. Anthony Mary Claret bares the heart and soul of a saint. For here St. Anthony Mary not only details the apostolic techniques which proved so successful in saving souls but also explains the five things necessary for a fruitful ministry, namely, humility, poverty, meekness, modesty, and …