Francis Johnston Crippled at the age of fourteen when she jumped out of a window to escape from a rapist, Alexandrina da Costa (1904-1955) spent her years after twenty as an invalid, living in the small Portuguese town of Balasar. Like Therese Neumann, she suffered the Passion of Christ on Fridays in expiation for sins. Her spiritual director considered Alexandrina to be a second St. Margaret …

Fulton J. Sheen, the leading American Catholic of the twentieth century, became familiar to a generation of Americans as the radiant figure in full bishop’s robes who held the nation spellbound during the 1950s on his television show, “Life Is Worth Living.” The American Catholic Church’s most charismatic presence over several decades, Sheen was also its chief …

Anne de Guigne (1911-1922) began life as a difficult child-proud, bossy and strong-willed.  But a profound change took place in her at age 4, and for the rest of her life the "little tyrant" turned all the resources of her heart and will to the practice of perfect obedience. This book describes the turning point in Anne's life, her First Holy Communion at age 5, her intimate love for Our …

Ann Ball This is the inspiring story of the famous Father Miguel Pro, who was executed in Mexico in 1927 for the "crime" of being a Catholic priest. This young Jesuit spent most of his short life in the priesthood dodging the Mexican police as he ministered to the underground Church during the Mexican Revolution. Fr. Pro's quick wit and keen sense of humor were put to good use as he …

A Call to Souls . By Sr. Josefa Menendez. Striking words of Our Lord from The Way of Divine Love. Awakens the slumbering human heart to the mysteries of God's love and mercy. Shows how to return His love each day and how we can help save many souls from Hell. Beautiful and sublime, these words of Our Lord will move you to serve Him ever more faithfully. Excellent for meditation, spiritual …

Cathy Wright, LSJ Called "the man who turns religion into love,"  Charles de Foucauld followed a winding path to his heart's true desire.  After early years of wrenching loss, rebelliosness, unbelief in God, reckless adventure, and the unbridled pursuit of pleasure, Charles experienced a profound conversion where he met God's mercy and love.  Transformed, he devoted the …

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 …

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 …

The face of Christ is reflected in the faces of the saints, and author Ann Ball brings the 20th century saints and martyrs to life in this book.  With engaging stories and gripping photographs, this fascinating collection not only profiles but actually pictures 175 holy men and women from around the globe as they lived - and died - for the Faith.  This extensive collection of saiants' …

They come from every walk of life, every corner of the globe.  They are young, old, scholarly, uneducated, average, charming, solemn, religious, lay, married, single.  They have little in common except for their empowering Faith.  They are the faces of modern holiness. Noted author Ann Ball brings to life more saints and martyrs of the 20th century in her second volume of Faces …

The Father of the Little Flower by Celine Martin (Sister Genevieve of the Holy Face) Louis Martin was the pattern of Fatherhood on which St. Thérèse built her now famous “Little Way of Spiritual Childhood.” Louis was declared Venerableby the Church in 1994, along with his wife Zélie, because of his “Heroic Virtue.” What kind of a father was he? These reminiscences describe Louis Martin’s …

He was a simple Capuchin priest who worked most of his life as a monastery doorkeeper; yet in his 86 years, this unassuming monk was a conduit of God's loving mercy and healing. During his lifetime, Father Solanus Casey was often heralded as a 20th century saint and on July 11, 1995, Pope John Paul II declared him to be "venerable," the first official step toward sainthood. People …

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

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 …

Fr. Michael McHugh, S.J. Illustrated by Charles L. Dougherty (Imprimatur 1958). This is the story of the missionary experiences of Fr. de Smet among the American Indians from 1838 to 1875. Includes all the exciting and history making stories of Indian conversions, Indian wars, natural dangers, hunger, torture, gold discoveries, peace-making, the Civil War, etc., including Custer’s last stand. …

This biography of the late Melkite Catholic Archbishop, Joseph M. Raya, Archbishop of Nazareth and All Galilee, is truly inspiring. Archbishop Raya was a man of profound influence on Eastern Catholicism in the U.S. and around the world. He was deeply respected by his Eastern Orthodox brethren and was at the forefront of ecumencial activities between East and West. He touched so many …

Humberto S. Medeiros Fr. William F. Hill. Preface by Msgr. Fulton J. Sheen (Imprimatur 1946.) Much in Lucia’s own words. Beautiful Illustrations. Nothing has so encouraged and inspired the Faith of Catholics all over the world as the revelations of the Blessed Mother to three little children, Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco. The marvelous events which took place at Fatima, Portugal in 1917 and …

Francois Roustang, S.J. The story of the early Jesuit missionaries who arrived in North America between 1632 and 1637 is a remarkable by all accounts. For twenty long years, they toiled alone and unaided in the vast, wild regions of eastern Canada, bearing the hardships of a harsh climate, scarcity of food and inadequate lodging, as well as the constant menace of those inhabitants they had …

"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 …

JOHN PAUL II Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) Photos by Giancarlo Giuliani This is a glorious volume from the new Pope Benedict XVI, who pays tribute to his predecessor, mentor and close friend, Pope John Paul II. As Cardinal Ratzinger he was the closest Vatican prelate to John Paul II, working together with him for almost 25 years in the Vatican. When John Paul died, the world saw …