In response to the growing "Culture of Death," Pope John Paul II issued this encyclical which addresses theological and moral concerns regarding life issues such as abortion, euthenasia and contraception. The document is divided into the following sections: Introduction I. The Voice of Your Brother's Blood Cries Out to Me From the Ground - Present - Day Threats to Human Life II. I Came That …
Fr. Richard Hogan and Fr. John LeVoir Pope John Paul II has had a profound theological and personal impact on Catholics and non-Catholics alike. In the scholarly tradition of Saint Augustine and Saint Thomas, he has found a new unity between faith and reason. The study of God, says John Paul, is also the study of humanity. He has come to vigorously insist on the rights and dignity of each …
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 …
Can you answer these questions? Why do you Catholics call your priests "father" when Mt 23:9 clearly says "call no man father"? Why do you Catholics worship the Eucharist? Isn't it just a symbolic piece of bread? How can you believe in God when there is so much suffering in the world? Why can't Catholics use contraception? Most Catholics can't. But you don't have to be tongue-tied the next …
Rev. Edward J. Hayes, Rev. Msgr. Paul J. Hayes, Dorothy Ellen Kelly, R.N., James J. Drummey Is it morally permissible to do everything that is scientifically possible? This is one of the most important questions of the day as advances in medical science and technology have made a reality of things that were only in the realm of science fiction a short time ago. Catholicism and Ethics takes up …
Fr. Frank Pavone In a collection of stirring and informative pro-life essays, the author convincingly portrays the negative ramifications that the abuse of freedom and the right to choose have unleashed on our society since abortion was legalized. Father Pavone insists that people of goodwill can end the scourge of abortion and restore the right to life for those who cannot speak for …
Ironically, as abortion has become more common in American life, our insight into the reality of life within the womb has grown. Advancements in ultrasound methods now show us three-dimensional images of the undeniable human features of children long before they are born. With unequivocal answers and thought-provoking discussion, this pamphlet offers support for the Church's teachings about …
William E. May Never has the gift of human life been more threatened. Euthanasia, in vitro fertilization, genetic counseling, assisted suicide, "living wills," persistent vegetative state, organ transplants... modern science has brought complex bioethical decisions about life into every Catholic household. Now, Professor William E. May fearlessly tackles these hot-topic issues, examining them …
Catholics must learn how to vote—not just as citizens, but as Catholics too. They need to judge each candidate individually based on where he stands on key moral issues. They need to exclude from their consideration any candidate who is wrong on any of these issues. And that’s where the Voter’s Guide for Serious Catholics comes in. The voter’s guide helps you cast your …
Rev. Edward J. Hayes, Rev. Msgr. Paul J. Hayes & James J. Drummey At a time in history when there is such widespread confusion about the role of marriage and family there is a great need for solid information about these essential building blocks of society. That information is presented in both clear and practical terms in Catholicism and Society. Starting with the Christian role in …
Charles E. Rice Charles Rice, professor of the jurisprudence of St. Thomas Aquinas for the last twenty years at Notre Dame Law School, presents a very readable book on the natural law as seen through the teachings of Aquinas and their foundations in reason and Revelation. Reflecting on the most persistent questions asked by his students over the years, Rice shows how the natural law works and …
A "can't-put-it-down" mystery about the devaluation of human life and its impact upon a community. Holy Innocents is an enjoyable read and a powerful tale of forgiveness. Endorsed by Fr. Frank Pavone and many others.
Mary Lewis Coakley Prayers that focus on various aspects related to abortion: mothers who have just conceived, babies (born and unborn), activists (on both sides), and more.
Pope John Paul II This broad-ranging document on the family is a guide for families and those who minister to them. It includes sections on the importance of the family, dangers faced by families, educational rights and responsibilities, pastoral care, morality and theology.
Possibly the most widely read treatise on abortion in the world. Brief, clear, and thorough. Refutes all the arguments for abortion. About the author John Grady is a medical doctor who spent 15 years as a family physician, with a large obstetrical and pediatrics practice. During that time, he served as Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Chief of Staff at Glades General Hospital. He …
Early baby boom Catholic moral guidance, brief, authoritative and readable, by a priest who wrote seven such books well before the turbulent 1960s. The chapters are all derived from his nationally syndicated newspaper column-carried in many a big-city newspaper!-and hold the answers to the 83 most frequently asked questions from Catholic married couples.
Peter Kreeft The popular author and professor, Peter Kreeft, tackles the most controversial issue of our times in his always unique and compassionate style. He presents approaches to the abortion issue from a logical, psychological and dialogical explanation of the pro-life position. Kreeft hopes that clear reason, rather than force, will help convince people of the truth of abortion and the …
The “Culture of Death” has become a popular phrase, and is much bandied about in academic circles. Yet, for most people, its meaning remains vague and remote. DeMarco and Wiker have given the Culture of Death high definition and frightening immediacy. They have exposed its roots by introducing its “architects.” In a scholarly, yet reader-friendly delineation of the …
Closed - 99 Ways To Stop Abortion Joseph M. Scheidler In this now-famous book, probably THE expert on Pro-Life activism shares his vast experience and practical know-how on preventing abortions, either directly or indirectly. He explains what works and what does not. Writing 2 and 3-page chapters and approaching the problems from scores of angles, he includes "Sidewalk Counceling," TV & …