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Turned Around : Replying To Common Objections Against The Traditional Latin
$29.95Add to cartTurned Around: Replying to Common Objections Against the Traditional Latin Mass is a practical and clear book that examines the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) through a fresh lens. In each chapter, Dr. Peter Kwasniewski addresses common objections to the TLM, transforming these challenges into gateways for a deeper understanding and appreciation of its timeless beauty. From the reasons we worship facing East, to the profound significance of praying in Latin, and the ritual separation of priest and people, Turned Around sheds light on why these liturgical elements resonate so deeply with the faithful.
Various other topics will be explored within these pages, including:
*Why the Traditional Mass Is Kingly and Courtly
*Why We Follow Inherited Rituals and Strict Rubrics
*Why We Repeat Ourselves in Traditional Worship
*Why We Use a One-Year Lectionary of Readings
*Why it Is Better Not to Understand Everything Immediately
*Why We Kneel for Communion and Receive on the TongueTurned Around provides the answers and intrigue to explore the paradoxical and countercultural elements of the TLM that have drawn the young and older faithful closer to the divine for centuries. This book is not just a defense of tradition; it is a journey to the heart of Catholic worship, promising to deepen the reader’s spiritual life and understanding of the Mass. Whether you’re a skeptic or a devout follower, Turned Around offers a compelling case for the enduring relevance and beauty of the Traditional Latin Mass.
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Cry For Peace
$24.95Add to cartIn these pages, Andrea Riccardi reflects on the need to create a culture of peace, a spiritual and social movement that puts peace at the center of public concerns and politics. It is up to each of us to become an artisan of peace: our choice lies at the beginning of peace building. Not turning away means knowing, becoming informed, following events, standing in solidarity with those suffering from war, remembering them in prayer. A living public opinion can influence and change national events and international policies. It can hold back or prevent war, and open avenues for peace.
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Moral Vision Of Pope Francis
$104.95Add to cartA Georgetown University Press Title
A thoughtful reflection on how the “Francis revolution” can address the practical concerns of ordinary Catholics on a range of contemporary issues
The papacy of Pope Francis has ushered in remarkable changes for the Roman Catholic Church. From a new emphasis on collegiality in ecclesial governance to a transformed set of public priorities for the global Church, Francis’s unique model of pontifical leadership has far-reaching implications for virtually every aspect of Catholic practice. Catholic moral theology-particularly in the United States-has still not grappled fully with the emphases of Francis’s pontificate.
To address this lacuna, The Moral Vision of Pope Francis brings together a range of Catholic ethicists to reflect on Pope Francis’s implicit approach to moral theology, establishing the unique insights of this first Jesuit pope. This evaluation of Pope Francis’s teachings and actions draws out the moral vision animating his work and demonstrates how his moral vision should apply to Catholic ethical reflection on a range of contemporary issues.
The Moral Vision of Pope Francis shows how the “Francis revolution” meaningfully addresses the practical concerns of Catholics in the United States.
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Bazriel And The Frozen Bells Of Noel
$24.99Add to cartA Christmas story for the whole family (suitable for readers ages 8 to 12 years).
An unhappy Bazriel soon finds himself leaving heaven and his cherubs to embark on an emergency mission on earth. He must find and protect Marie-Claire, a ten-year-old french girl, before the stroke of midnight. The child’s life is in danger and her own mission is essential for the future of the human race. What’s more, Bazriel discovers that her well being is linked to an unexpected crisis in her village, one that only he can fix… if he can just figure out how to unfreeze the church bells before time runs out.
Decorative hardback book, nine chapters, with 95 works of fine art. 192 pages.
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What Attracts Men To The Sacred Liturgy And Why
$14.95Add to cartIn this timely book, acclaimed radio host and author Jesse Romero teaches men how the traditional liturgy equips them to put on the armor of Christ and fight the daily spiritual battle for souls.
Drawing from his background in law enforcement and spiritual warfare, Romero outlines why the traditional Latin Mass spoke to him in such a powerful way and transformed his spiritual life. He describes how the implementation of the new Mass — with its emotionalism and horizontal focus — led men in particular to lose the zeal of the saints, and how the manner in which they worship God is central to restoring that fervor.
Romero breaks down exactly why men find their “natural and supernatural home on this earth” at the traditional Mass. He highlights:
*The sacrificial nature of the TLM, and how the actions of the Mass express each step of the Passion
*The liturgy’s appeal to intellect over emotion
*The power of silence in embracing mystery and instilling reverence
*How the TLM is Christo-centric rather anthropocentric, and why this is the proper orientation toward the divine
Romero includes select essays from priests on the efficacy of traditional prayers, and firsthand testimonies from powerful Catholic men of today, including NFL kicker Harrison Butker, UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten, and Navy SEAL Charlie Aeschliman, who have found solace and purpose in the traditional liturgy.
As contributor Kyle Clement, a rancher, husband, and father puts it, “Part of the masculine disposition is a desire for ritual and fraternity — ritual meaning order. The Holy Roman Mass in the Tridentine form is ordered, and it is order that lifts the soul toward Heaven.”
In the midst of a culture that distorts authentic masculinity and femininity, the timeless teachings of the Catholic Church, as expressed through her traditional liturgy, stand steadfastly in the fray.
What Attracts Men to the Sacred Liturgy — and Why gives men insight into how the liturgy is the wellspring of their vocations, the source of their strength, and the fullest expression of the truth worth dying for.
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Praying With The Church Through Advent
$18.95Add to cartAt the beginning of every Mass, the priest-celebrant says, “Let us pray” and then offers a prayer to God the Father, through Jesus Christ, in union with the Holy Spirit. This Opening Prayer is called the Collect. During Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter, this prayer is specific to the day; in the season of Ordinary Time, the Collect for each Sunday is repeated during the following weekday Masses.
In Praying with the Church through Advent, Fr. Edward Looney offers a short daily meditation and reflection questions on that day’s Collect to help you better appreciate the richness of these liturgical texts and apply them to your life. Journaling pages are included to aid you in your Advent journey so that you may more fruitfully contemplate the liturgy and incorporate the spiritual lessons it offers.
Fr. Looney invites you to spend a few minutes considering these meditations over a cup of coffee, or while resting in the Lord’s Presence, and praying with them before or after Mass. The reflections and questions may also be used for group discussions. In these absorbing passages, you will find:
*A greater appreciation for the prayers of the Mass during Advent — and throughout the year
*The secret to receiving the gifts that God is waiting to give you through the sacraments
*How to create space for Christ and welcome Him into your heart and your home
*Ways to deepen your prayer life and your relationship with God amid difficulties and dangers
*How to break free from darkness and sin and live in the joy and freedom of God’s light
*Practical tips for living your faith through works of charity in every seasonWhile you ponder these penetrating prayers, you will learn how to walk more closely with Our Lady and the saints, from biblical heroes to contemporary figures. By developing a more fervent devotion to the Blessed Mother, you will grow in greater love of her Son. As you enter into the mystery of the Word-made-flesh through these reflections, you will encounter Jesus’ Presence in the Holy Eucharist anew and experience the life-changing power of His love so that you may be restored in mind, heart, and soul as never before.
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Desist Detrans And Detox
$21.95Add to cartIn this actionable analysis of one of the most damaging movements of the modern age, renowned author Maria Keffler makes a compelling case that what lies at the core of the transgender phenomenon is a crisis of identity, and that only a loving but firm reality check can staunch the hysteria.
Keffler makes unassailable arguments: Maleness and femaleness are immutable biological facts. Masculinity and femininity are personality constructs, conditioned by societal norms.
But “gender,” the term favored by activists, has no solid definition. The language introduced by gender ideology is entirely subjective, which allows emotions to redefine reality. The very premise of the ideology is flawed and requires mental gymnastics of its adherents.
Keffler outlines the disturbing parallels between cults and gender ideology: recruitment tactics that prey upon insecurities, indoctrination in nonsensical beliefs that must never be questioned, requirements to shun nonbelievers, and in-group newspeak which cultivates a sense of belonging.
She exposes the cult of gender ideology with journalistic detail, digging into aspects the mainstream media chooses to ignore. She investigates:
*The origins of modern gender ideology in the 1960s
*How the obsession to “affirm” gender identity leads to medical negligence in overlooking mental health issues
*The role of bullying and peer pressure in the gender cult
*The rapidly growing community of detransitioners and their insightful firsthand testimonies
Keffler also provides a manual for parenting children during the time they are most vulnerable to predatory gender activism. She instructs parents in navigating this brave new world, including discerning fact from fiction, setting boundaries regarding names and pronouns, how to find a trustworthy therapist, and how to determine what vulnerabilities led the child to the gender cult in the first place.
The book includes an abundance of resources for parents whose children are currently in the throes of or recovering from gender dysphoria. Central to her approach is unconditional love and forgiveness, with a focus on moving forward together.
Packed with statistical data, reasoned arguments, and practical advice, Desist, Detrans, and Detox equips readers to prevent, work through, and heal from the “medical scandal of the 21st century.”
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Already There
$17.95Add to cartAre you ready to come home?
A place where no one is ever hungry, afraid, or alone. A golden land of beauty, laughter, and joy.
Could there really be such a place?
This is the question our protagonist, a little lamb, asks when a mysterious kindly Shepherd appears, promising eternal happiness in a world to come.
Yes, our home is indeed a paradise, and the Father has prepared a place for each of us.
As the lamb grapples with this joyous revelation, he learns to ignore the scoffing of worldly leaders, who boast of their own plans and claim that Heaven is a myth. The lamb believes the Shepherd and is determined to find the way to this wonderful place.
The way is simple. The Shepherd tells him: “I am the Way.” And the lamb eagerly follows Him. But while simple, the way is not easy. The lamb faces many obstacles on the path to happiness, including his own weakness and temptations. As his memory of the Good Shepherd fades, will he overcome the allure of the world to follow the true path once again?
With whimsical storytelling and colorful imagery, this picture book gently introduces children to the challenge all Christians face during their lives. Parents and children alike will ask whether they have the courage to follow Jesus when the path before them becomes steep and rocky.
Inspired by the parable of the Good Shepherd, who goes into the wilderness to rescue the sheep that strays, this tale of faith and forgiveness is sure to inspire greater love and devotion for the kindly Shepherd, who is always ready to find us and lead us home.
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Family Faith Under Fire
$18.95Add to cartIn our toxic culture, it increasingly seems as if raising children in the Faith is a losing battle. Perhaps your spouse wishes you were more “fun” than religious, or your peers challenge you in your beliefs. Concerns related to faith can become touchy topics for today’s believers, especially when questions arise regarding your views on family life or your approach to raising children.
With his rare voice of reason and characteristic humor, popular television and radio host Dr. Ray Guarendi provides you with sound practical and spiritual wisdom and expertise as a clinical psychologist and father of ten. In these engaging pages, Dr. Ray addresses numerous issues, such as:
*How can I live my Faith better, especially with those closest to me?
*What to do when children ask: Why do we have to go to church when Dad doesn’t?
*How can we get our toddler to behave during Mass?
*Should adolescents be required to go to Mass if they don’t want to?
*What should I do when my adult children and grandchildren aren’t living the Faith?Additionally, Dr. Ray lays out ways in which parents can witness to their beliefs, even in broken marriages. You will also learn how to respond when your children’s faith is threatened at school or through peers who don’t share your beliefs, to protect them from unhealthy influences and mindsets.
Moreover, you will find tips for increasing your focus during Mass, concrete advice on setting an example for your children, and ways to help teenagers develop reverence for God at Mass.
Above all, you will learn who you are as a child of God and how to open your heart to His mercy and healing, regardless of your past experiences or how wounded you are now. Let Dr. Ray show you effective ways to live your Faith and share it convincingly and peacefully with those you love.
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Dearest Soul : A Spiritual Journey With Padre Pio
$24.95Add to cartPadre Pio was well known during his lifetime as a spiritual director to many souls all over the world. What if you, too, could receive his guidance and counsel? You will find just that in the treasures of his letters, written about 100 years ago to his spiritual directors and to his spiritual daughters.
Dearest Soul o?ers spiritual guidance for every soul in Padre Pio’s own words, drawn from those letters. This book illustrates his journey as a prophet of our time, as one who is so similar and yet so di?erent from us. Fr. John Aurilia, OFM Cap., who served as Padre Pio’s secretary in 1967, shows us the human side of a di?cult saint. Padre Pio is a great master in guiding us through life, and we love him because he was one of us, a person full of fears, con?icts, joy, pain, success, discouragement, and hope. Most of all, he was a man of prayer and contemplation, which overshadowed and gave support to all his other gifts. Padre Pio faced many challenges in his spiritual journey and, in doing so, taught us how to make our journey.
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Mother Most Powerful
$14.95Add to cartThe tradition of praying litanies can be traced back to the early centuries of the Church. Of all the litanies to Mary, the most used and well known is the Litany of Loreto. It is named after its place of origin, the Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto in Italy, and was approved by Pope Sixtus V in 1587. Since then, the Litany of Loreto has been a source of inspiration not just for the faithful but for poets, artists, musicians, and builders.
Mother Most Powerful reflects on each of the fifty-four titles of Mary found in the Litany of Loreto. As Our Lady’s Litany has for centuries, this book will draw you into love and veneration of the Blessed Mother in her titles.
These illuminating reflections can be read and prayed in any order and in whatever frequency you choose. They could be the companion to a novena or read over the course of months or a year. Perfect for individual quiet time or a group study, this book will help you grow in devotion to Mary while learning about the Litany of Loreto and the beauty, history, and meaning of Mary’s titles therein.
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Gods Superheroes Amazing Catholic Women Volume 2
$17.95Add to cartDid you know that God has superheroes of his own? They started as ordinary people of different ages, from all different countries and different races, from rich and poor and all walks of life. Then they heard God’s call, accepted their missions, and were changed forever!
God’s Superheroes: Amazing Catholic Women, Vol. II highlights another thirty-six amazing Catholic women, including Saint Catherine Laboure, Servant of God Chiara Lubich, Saint Faustina, Saint Helena, Servant of God Julia Greeley, Venerable Mary Lange, Saint Mary Magdalene, Saint Rose of Lima, and Saint Teresa de los Andes.
The women in this book were courageous and determined in their Catholic Faith. Some of them even had what could be called “superpowers.” God gave them special abilities that helped them bring people closer to him, such as healing, levitation, reading hearts and minds, and knowing future events. Whether enduring their own weaknesses or facing persecution, torture, and even death, they held onto their faith and never wavered in their mission.
God’s superheroes are still champions for good today. They want you to continue their work of helping those in need, fighting evil and injustice, and making Jesus known and loved. They want to help you find the mission that God has for you.
Learn about holy men in this book’s companion — God’s Superheroes: Amazing Catholic Men, Vol. II.
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Gods Superheroes Amazing Catholic Men Volume 2
$17.95Add to cartDid you know that God has superheroes of his own? They started as ordinary people of different ages, from all different countries and different races, from rich and poor and all walks of life. Then they heard God’s call, accepted their missions, and were changed forever!
God’s Superheroes: Amazing Catholic Men, Vol. II highlights another thirty-eight amazing Catholic men, including Saint Damien de Veuster, Saint Francis de Sales, Hugh O’Flaherty, Saint Jean de Brebeuf, Saint Jose Sanchez del Rio, Saint Juan Diego, Saint Philip Neri, Blessed Solanus Casey, and a trio of heroic chaplains: Servant of God Emil Kapaun, Venerable Joseph Lafleur, and Servant of God Vincent Capodanno.
The men in this book were brave and bold in their Catholic Faith. Some of them even had what could be called “superpowers.” God gave them special abilities that helped them bring people closer to him, such as healing, bilocation, reading hearts and minds, and knowing future events. Whether dealing with their own weaknesses or facing persecution, torture, and even death, they held onto their faith and never wavered in their mission.
God’s superheroes are still champions for good today. They want you to continue their work of helping those in need, fighting evil and injustice, and making Jesus known and loved. They want to help you find the mission that God has for you.
Learn about holy women in this book’s companion — God’s Superheroes: Amazing Catholic Women, Vol. II.
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Let Us Begin
$18.95Add to cartIt’s no secret we live in a time of confusion, scandal, and chaos. Our response is often despair, hopelessness, or uncertainty of what to do next. The world, however, needs to be repaired; what is broken needs to be rebuilt. Jesus famously asked Saint Francis of Assisi to rebuild his Church. Today, so many Catholics want their lives, families, nation, and Church repaired as well.
Let Us Begin highlights the unmatched witness of Francis on how to repair the brokenness of the human heart as well as to restore a world in need of renewal. As Francis realized more than 800 years ago, personal conversion is the key to renewing our Church and our culture.
Francis accepted God’s invitation to let Christ change his life, and thus he began to live as Christ. He labored to repair what was broken, but he accomplished this tremendous rebuild by being enamored with Christ. Renewal in our age will follow the same path: When we are made into Christ, we change the world.
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Miracles Of The Saints
$39.95Add to cartWho, having witnessed a miracle, can deny the power of God?
This awe-inspiring compendium of testimonies of the miraculous reinforces the role of
supernatural grace in the life of the Church. The stories demonstrate how miracles prove the
omnipotence of God, who speaks through His saints to heal and convert souls.Miracles of the Saints is a colorful treasury that includes stories of well-known saints as well as new intercessors in the Church Triumphant.
Illustrated with holy images and photographs of their homelands, this collection brings to life the reality of these saints’ lives and works, from ancient times to present-day canonizations by Pope Francis.
Readers will discover:
*All that can be known about St. Philomena’s mysterious life and origins, and how her intercession has brought about miracles for centuries
*How St. Anthony of Padua converted a Cathar heretic by commanding a mule to venerate the Blessed Sacrament
*St. Conrad of Piacenza’s “miracle of the bread,” which fed the hungry during the great famine of Sicily
*How St. Mariam of Bethlehem, who grew up in the footsteps of Jesus in the Holy Land, miraculously overcame numerous obstacles to her vocation and received the stigmata
Each featured saint points to the power that comes not from themselves but from God, who
provides these gifts to bring souls closer to Him. These saints humbly remind us that sainthood and the supernatural events associated with it ultimately consist of daily death to self and embodiment of the Gospel.The saints profiled in this book provide instruction for how to hold fast to the Faith in a sinful
world. Their miracles – both during their lifetimes and after their deaths – testify to the level
of holiness they attained and prompt us to meditate on the Beatific Vision they now enjoy due to the choices they made in life.Whether through increased devotion to a patron saint or discovery of a new friend in Heaven, these stories will inspire and encourage you to grow in heroic virtue.
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Bible And Marriage
$39.99Add to cartThis series on the seven sacraments provides readers with a deeper appreciation of God’s gifts and call in the sacraments through a renewed encounter with God’s Word.
In this volume, leading Catholic teacher and popular speaker John Bergsma offers a biblical theology of marriage rooted in the Old and New Testaments that will be interesting and informative to the church catholic. This book shows the biblical basis for the teaching that marriage is a sacrament. It provides lay teachers with background and depth on a topic taught frequently in the parish, making it suitable for classroom use and parish ministry.
Series editors are Timothy C. Gray and John Sehorn. Gray is president of the Augustine Institute, which has one million subscribers to its online content channel, Formed.org. Gray and Sehorn teach at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, which prepares students for Christian mission through on-campus and distance education programs.
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Sacred Space Retreats And Reflections For Daily Life
$9.99Add to cartAN ESSENTIAL COMPANION FOR SACRED SPACE READERS
For more than a quarter century, the Irish Jesuits of Sacred Space have invited readers to carve out moments of stillness amid the constant churn of modern life. Designed to strengthen and deepen your faith, this special edition of seasonal retreats and reflections is an indispensable resource for newcomers and longtime fans of Sacred Space. Full retreats for Advent and Lent provide a structured path to meaningful contemplation and welcome renewal, and a selection of prayers and Ignatian-inspired readings are perfect for year-round inspiration.
Whether used alongside the annual Sacred Space: The Prayer Book or as a stand-alone treasure of spiritual insights, this companion volume has the power to deepen your relationship with Jesus.
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Christmas In Heaven
$17.95Add to cartIn charming rhyming verse, Christmas in Heaven tells the poignant story of a little boy who is sad because his grandmother has passed away. It is Christmastime, and the boy asks his grandfather where his grandmother might be. The grandfather responds by telling the boy his fondest hope–that his grandmother is in Heaven.
The boy closes his eyes as his grandfather describes that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday and that a great, festive party is taking place in Heaven. It’s a scene filled with angels and saints, music and laughter, joy and love, and most of all, abundant life!
This beautiful little book will give children an unforgettable vision of Heaven while strengthening in them the theological virtue of hope — a hope that will assist them throughout their lives in dealing with fear, grief, pain, and suffering.
It will also introduce them to the incredible world of the saints. Indeed, the most beloved saints and angels make appearances in Christmas in Heaven, all doing the things they’re best known for:
*St. Honore, patron saint of bakers, is making Jesus’ birthday cake
*St. Cecilia, patron saint of music, is leading the choir
*St. Lucy, patron saint of the blind, is lighting the Christmas tree
*St. Gabriel is blowing his horn
*St. Nicholas is leaving presents under the tree
*St. Therese is giving out flowers
*St. Francis is surrounded by little animals
*St. Patrick is handing out shamrocksThe book includes a helpful two-page glossary with short descriptions of each saint depicted.
Christmas in Heaven combines a delightful teaching on the saints with a sweet story of a boy who, through the eyes of faith, gets to see his grandmother again in Heaven. It is sure to tug at the heartstrings of readers young and old, bringing yuletide joy to all.
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Stigmatists : Their Gifts, Their Revelations, Their Warnings
$29.95Add to cartThere have been very few books that offer a serious, reliable, thoughtful look at stigmatists, and specifically, what I call visionary stigmatists. Interestingly, almost all Church-approved stigmatists have been just that: visionaries as well as stigmatists. This book focuses on Church-approved stigmatists and their visions, revelations, and prophecies and warnings. In some cases, the prophecies and warnings relate to the End Times and Second Coming of Christ. That includes the striking revelations of the likes of Saint Faustina (1905-38), the first canonized saint of the new millennium. One might rightly interpret the mark of the stigmata (sometimes invisible stigmata, as in the cases of Saints Faustina and Catherine of Siena) as a heavenly/Church affirmation of these saints’ authenticity, likewise adding a certain authenticity to their claimed visions.
It is interesting that many people, including Protestants and even non-Christians, are intrigued by stigmata. It seems that nearly everyone finds claims of stigmata fascinating; there doesn’t seem to be a lot of scoffers. Anytime the notion of stigmata is raised, including by Hollywood (albeit sensationally), eyes are wide open.
This book opens with a comprehensive overview of the phenomenon of stigmata, beginning with the words of St. Paul that some believe might be the first recorded case of stigmata. Aside from St. Paul, Saint Francis (1182-1226) is believed to be the first stigmatist. The opening chapter looks at the data and cases that we know of. Thereafter, the book provides individual chapters focused on figures from Catherine of Siena to Anne Catherine Emmerich, Gemma Galgani, Padre Pio, and more, finishing with Saint Faustina.
Notably, not all of these stigmatic saints had visions of the Final Days. They need not to have changed history. Some of the special visions were along the lines of St. Francis’s transformational conversations with Jesus at the San Damiano cross, which nonetheless had a significant larger purpose: “Francesco,” said Jesus, “ripara la mia Chiesa.” (“Francis, repair my Church.”)
Francis did just that. That was a historic moment for the Church and the faith. Unlike the likes of Martin Luther, Francis endeavored upon a genuine reformation.
These stigmatists and their revelations have spoken to us in profound ways from the time of Christ to the Middle Ages to literally the end times. Truly, there is no more crucial time than now to take a prayerful look at what th
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Contemporary Catholic Poetry
$35.00Add to cartFeaturing 23 contemporary Catholic poets, from Julia Alvarez and Carolyn Forche to Timothy Murphy and Franz Wright, this anthology is an essential collection that captures the spectrum of the Catholic experience.
Editors Ryan Wilson and April Lindner have collected the work of Catholic poets born in 1950 and afterward. Featuring diverse styles, aesthetics, and forms, this selection demonstrates “the myriad ways the Church has left its mark on the imaginations of these notable contemporary poets.” A treasury of vibrant beauty–this collection explores the personal, practical, and political, of faith, nature, life, and lament–a welcome gift to all lovers of poetry and language.
“Poems represent the world and the people who inhabit it: they introduce us to plants, animals, human characters, and highly specific places. They show us striking images that may be familiar to us or entirely eldritch, tell us about experiences that might be akin to our own or quite different from our own. They delight us, seduce us, inspire us, instruct us, mock us, condemn us, console us, and mourn us. They challenge us, protest against us, and, sometimes, they baffle us. They celebrate the glories of the created world and its people, and they commemorate momentous occasions; they also curse the cruelty and the horror of the world and its people, and they lament catastrophes. They imagine other people’s lives and other worlds. They invoke deities and absences. They also speak intimately of heartfelt truths, describe local haunts, and address ordinary people directly. They meditate on living, on dying, and on the passage of time. They tell us stories, they tell us lies, and they tell us stories that reveal the truth through lying, to paraphrase the great painter Pablo Picasso. They enchant us with beauty and appall us with terror. Above all, poems remember. Each poem is, on a fundamental level, an act of remembrance, a kind of handprint pressed against the wall of Time.”–from the Preface of Contemporary Catholic Poetry
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Contemporary Catholic Poetry
$25.00Add to cartFeaturing 23 contemporary Catholic poets, from Julia Alvarez and Carolyn Forche to Timothy Murphy and Franz Wright, this anthology is an essential collection that captures the spectrum of the Catholic experience.
Editors Ryan Wilson and April Lindner have collected the work of Catholic poets born in 1950 and afterward. Featuring diverse styles, aesthetics, and forms, this selection demonstrates “the myriad ways the Church has left its mark on the imaginations of these notable contemporary poets.” A treasury of vibrant beauty–this collection explores the personal, practical, and political, of faith, nature, life, and lament–a welcome gift to all lovers of poetry and language.
“Poems represent the world and the people who inhabit it: they introduce us to plants, animals, human characters, and highly specific places. They show us striking images that may be familiar to us or entirely eldritch, tell us about experiences that might be akin to our own or quite different from our own. They delight us, seduce us, inspire us, instruct us, mock us, condemn us, console us, and mourn us. They challenge us, protest against us, and, sometimes, they baffle us. They celebrate the glories of the created world and its people, and they commemorate momentous occasions; they also curse the cruelty and the horror of the world and its people, and they lament catastrophes. They imagine other people’s lives and other worlds. They invoke deities and absences. They also speak intimately of heartfelt truths, describe local haunts, and address ordinary people directly. They meditate on living, on dying, and on the passage of time. They tell us stories, they tell us lies, and they tell us stories that reveal the truth through lying, to paraphrase the great painter Pablo Picasso. They enchant us with beauty and appall us with terror. Above all, poems remember. Each poem is, on a fundamental level, an act of remembrance, a kind of handprint pressed against the wall of Time.”–from the Preface of Contemporary Catholic Poetry
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3 Ordinary Voices Of God
$24.95Add to cartGOD HASN’T STOPPED SPEAKING. WE’VE STOPPED LISTENING.
We yearn for God’s direction. We want to hear his voice. We know his will is the path to the peace, joy, and happiness we hunger for. But how do we discover his will?
God has been speaking to humanity from the very beginning-and he has been speaking to you…
Learning to listen to the voice of God will change your life powerfully and wonderfully. The Three Ordinary Voices of God will help you discover how God is speaking to you today and how that will change all your tomorrows.
In this simple and powerful guide, Matthew Kelly demonstrates that God speaks to everyone-whether we are aware of it or not-through three ordinary voices: OUR NEEDS, OUR TALENTS, and OUR DESIRES.
“When I listen to the voice of God and strive to carry out his will, I become focused, energized, and invigorated. When I turn my back on God or run from his will, I become distracted, depleted, and lethargic. All the energy and enthusiasm drain from my life.”
What’s next for you?
Do you have a decision to make? Are you trying to decide what to do with your life? Or maybe you are discerning what God is calling you to for the next season of your life?
This may just be the right book at the right time for you.
God yearns to speak to you.
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Principles Of Catholic Theology Book 3
$85.00Add to cartWhat if anything can human beings know about God, either by way of philosophical reasoning or by divine revelation? How does the mystery of the Incarnation illuminate our understanding of the nature and mystery of God and the nature and destiny of the human person? The essays in this book explore topics pertaining to the nature of God, apophatic theology, divine simplicity and the holy Trinity, divine beauty, and the beauty of creation. The book also contains a series of speculative considerations of Christology: Why did God become human? How ought we understand the two natures of Christ and the topic of the communication of idioms (attribution of both divine and human properties to one person)? There is also a sustained treatment of Jesus’ human knowledge and voluntary freedom. Did Jesus understand his own lordship and his unity with the Father and the Holy Spirit, and if so, how? Did Christ’s human will always accord with the divine will, and what significance does this idea have for our understanding of the redemption affected by Christ for the whole human race? Through these explorations, principles drawn from Thomas Aquinas and from Thomistic tradition are taken into account as key resources for the adjudication of contemporary theological challenges.
Principles of Catholic Theology, Book 3 is a continuation of Fr. Thomas Joseph White’s collection of essays, extending over a range of fundamental topics in Catholic dogmatic theology.
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Introduction To Prayer
$9.95Add to cartPrayer fascinates us. Studies show that even atheists and agnostics sometimes pray. But what precisely is prayer? How does it “work”? And what are some of the time-tested ways to practice it?
An Introduction to Prayer offers a collection of rich yet brief reflections on prayer in the Catholic spiritual tradition from acclaimed author, speaker, and theologian Bishop Robert Barron. This book explores the answers to questions like:
*Why should I pray?
*What should I say or do when I’m praying?
*Who exactly am I praying to?
*Are there different types of prayer?
*What do the spiritual masters say about prayer?
*How can I establish a solid routine of prayer?
*And many morePerfect for beginners but filled with profound insights for those looking to further their spiritual life, An Introduction to Prayer will inspire you to seek out more frequent conversation–and a deeper communion–with God.
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Nursery Of Heaven
$14.95Add to cartMiscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss happen more often than we realize, leaving many to suffer in isolation. This unique companion will help those grieving from child loss as they search for comfort and meaning. Couples will encounter the experiences of holy people who suffered loss, such as Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin, St. Gianna Molla, and Servant of God Chiara Corbella Petrillo. Parents will also receive hope and consolation from firsthand stories of modern-day parents who have experienced similar losses.
In these moving and cathartic pages, you will explore:
*The importance of being patient with yourself in recovering from your trauma
*Ways to eliminate triggers and find solace in your pain
*The essence of mourning and the significance of even the briefest life
*How to find God amid your sufferings and begin to trust again
*Ten things not to say to someone who is grieving the loss of a child
*Four ways family and friends can support those who are sufferingAlong with beautiful prayers, such as “Blessing of Parents after a Miscarriage or Stillbirth” and “Order for the Naming of an Infant Who Died before Birth,” and various Scripture passages and novenas, this book provides reflections and practical wisdom for pastors, family, and friends to help those grieving the loss of a child to find healing. By journeying with others who share your grief, you will find new courage and hope as you await the joyful reunion with your child in Heaven.
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Fiat Traditional Catholic Planner 2025 Small
$37.99Add to cartYour favorite Catholic planner is back, by popular demand, with better features than before. The Fiat Liturgical Planner is the daily planner you’ve long had on your wish list. The creators of The Illustrated Liturgical Year calendars have designed this traditional planner with beautiful illustrations for every feast, large paintings for each month’s dedication, a prayer of the month, Scripture verses, and quotes from the saints. Your handy weekly planner has just met the beauty and richness of the liturgical year!
Covering twelve months, this hardcover planner includes the full calendar year. Full-color images capturing every feast day bring each week to life for you at a glance, so scheduling doctor appointments on holy days of obligation will be a thing of the past! Neglecting no detail, the Fiat Liturgical Planner puts everything you need right at your fingertips, including:
*The primary feast for each day, according to the 1962 traditional Catholic liturgical calendar
*Days of fasting and abstinence according to the 1962 laws, with indications for which disciplines are necessary under current law
*Class of feast and vestment color
*First Fridays and Saturdays
*Holy Days of Obligation
*Ember Days
*Primary secular holidays
You will enjoy a host of improved features, including:
*High-quality paper weight
*Hard cover with sturdy, wire-coil binding
*Easily portable yet durable design
*Monthly tabs
*New images for Lent and EasterRich in matters of faith without sacrificing a hint of practicality, this planner features a monthly goal-setting page, a spread for daily planning each week, weekly to-do lists, habit trackers, and ample space for notes. It is sure to satisfy all your basic planning needs. An additional “bullet journal”-style flex page each week allows for customized charts, such as meal planning and budgeting.
This smart, attractive planner will bring the Faith into your daily preparations to help you stay grounded amid the hustle and clamor of modern life.
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Gods Presence In The Eucharist And In The World
$18.95Add to cart“For there is a real danger facing humanity today that lies in the greenhouse gases of sin, and the global warming of unbelief, as well as in the post-humanist negation of man’s being made in the image and likeness of God, and finally in the breakdown of morality, when no one knows or teaches the difference between good and evil any longer.”
– Cardinal Gerhard MullerFormer prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Cardinal Gerhard Muller guides you on a powerful personal retreat based on one that he has given to hundreds of priests and consecrated religious across the globe. In these life-changing pages, His Eminence will help you grow in union with God personally and find comfort in His love as you learn to discern and place your hope in the Holy Trinity.
Cardinal Muller deftly breaks open Sacred Scripture and the writings of theologians and philosophers in addressing misconceptions about the nature of God and divine revelation. Through his penetrating insights and counsel, you will find the enlightening horizon through which natural reason operates. As you begin to perceive and soak up God’s incarnate love and desire for intimacy with you, you will discover:
*How spiritual exercises are a remedy against feeling lost in a boundless universe
*The difference between authentic mysticism and an ego trip, and what true faith involves
*How to overcome low self-esteem and hopelessness and realize you are chosen by God
*What your response should be to God’s divine touch and His loving care for you
*Why belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist is central to our Faith
*The many ways in which God speaks to us in our language and how we should respondIn addition, you will learn the biblical basis for why sacramental grace is offered in person and for the teaching of the Real Presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. You will also see the ways in which the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass connects to the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross, and why it is the most efficacious act we can perform on earth.
His Eminence also discourses on the role of grace and modern-day concerns, such as human dignity; freedom; the roles of bishops, priests, and laity; and how to approach ecumenical efforts. In all, he guides you in how to run the race, fight in the spiritual battle, and, ultimately, relish in your true identity as a child of God.
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Eucharistic Reservation : Holy Communion And Worship Of The Eucharistic Mys
$24.95Add to cartIn eucharistic adoration, the faithful spend time in the presence of Christ, who in turn is present to them. In communion services, the faithful unable to participate in the sacrifice of the Mass can still receive its fruit. The Catholic Church wraps both ceremonies inside a larger book called Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside Mass.
A revised English translation invites a renewed acquaintance with these forms of prayer. Where did they come from? What is their purpose? How are they best celebrated? In Eucharistic Reservation, Paul Turner explains the new translation of these guidelines and refreshes all those who find delight in the Eucharistic presence of Christ even when Mass is over. -
Ascencion Planner 2025 Year Of Hope
$44.99Add to cartHow can you center your daily life around the Catholic Faith?
Introducing a new and beautiful Catholic planner designed to help Catholics focus on peaceful planning while integrating their Faith into their daily lives. The 12-month Ascension Planner 2025 is thoughtfully designed for intentional Catholic living.
After selling out last year, the Ascension planner is back again for 2025, and designed to help Catholics build their daily life around the Church’s Jubilee year with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”
Whether your pace of life is busy or quiet, this planner will help you stay rooted in prayer, Scripture, and the liturgical year that brings meaning to each day, week, and month.
Discover a Catholic planner unlike any other!
*Lighter in weight AND filled with more content than previous Ascension planners, the 2025 planner features:
*Monthly reflections and prayers by Beth Sri focused on finding hope in the different seasons of life
*Reminders for prayer and Catholic feast days
*Weekly Bible verse and gratitude-themed prayer by Lisa Hendey, keyed to the Bible in a Year reading plan
*Saints’ feast days, liturgical seasons, holy days of obligation, and penitential days marked on the calendar
*An aid to preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
And much more, including:
*Open and flexible weekly space, which can be used for listing prayer intentions
*Two customizable daily trackers and a daily Divine Mercy tracker
*Common Catholic prayers, including infographics on how to pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet
*Daily prayer tracker for novenas and more; space for contrition and thanksgiving each evening
*Additional exclusive Jubilee content, including the official letter from Pope Francis and Jubilee dates for 2025
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Mother Angelicas Keys To The Interior Life
$18.95Add to cartFor years, Mother Angelica blessed viewers with her timeless wit and wisdom. Now, this beautiful collection provides highlights of her trademark compassion and down-to-earth advice.
Mother teaches how to truly love and forgive amidst life’s many challenges. She provides guidance on how to live Catholicism in the modern world and grow in your personal relationship with God. With this candid and inspired expression of the Faith, you will feel your devotion to our Eucharistic Lord and the Blessed Mother deepen, and find healing in the transformative power of suffering that leads to joy.
With this spiritual master to guide you, you will also learn how to open your heart to the gifts of the Holy Spirit and be filled with the courage you need to boldly live out your faith.
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Holy Communion And Worship Of The Eucharistic Mystery Outside Mass
$39.95Add to cartDeepen your parish’s Eucharistic spirituality with new translation of Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery outside Mass.
With its center in the Eucharistic celebration of the Mass, the Church’s liturgical life also includes opportunities for the faithful to receive Communion outside of Mass due to pastoral need and participate in forms of Eucharistic worship outside Mass as part of a deepened Eucharistic spirituality. Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery outside Mass, approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Vatican’s Dicastery for Divine Worship:
*contains official introductions, which show the theological and pastoral relationship between Eucharistic celebration at Mass and communion and worship of the Eucharist outside Mass.
*includes rites for Holy Communion outside Mass, both with a fuller celebration of the Word of God, as well as a briefer form when pastorally necessary.
*includes rites for administration of Communion and Viaticum to the sick by an extraordinary minister.
*provides an abundance of Scripture readings, antiphons, responsories, and prayers before and after Communion, allowing for a deepened Eucharistic spirituality.
*offers a standard model for Exposition and Benediction in the dioceses of the United States.
*among hymnody which may be sung, includes new English translations of O salutaris Hostia, and Tantum ergo, confirmed by the Holy See as a part of the hymnody of the Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition.
*expands certain rubrics to allow for inclusion of customary practices of (e.g. O salutaris Hostia, Tantum ergo, Divine Praises) or provide necessary clarification.
*includes two elegant ribbon markers to assure easy use.
The Liturgical Press edition of Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery outside Mass has been formatted for readability in various environments and includes two ribbon markers for easy reference. Additionally, the cover is beautifully designed with a simple gold-stamped image to express the rich meaning of these rites.
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Find Peace In Advent
$15.95Add to cartIs it really possible to find peace during one of the busiest and stress-filled times of the year? Catholic author and self-described “recovering worrier” Gary Zimak offers a practical, scripture-based approach to Advent so we can make room for Jesus in our chaotic, busy, and fast-paced lives.
While most Catholics have an awareness of Lenten practices, we often don’t know what to do during Advent–even if we know both seasons are times of preparation. On top of this, the holiday season arrives with its own busy rhythms with family and friends. Many of us know that Advent is supposed to be a special season, but we are so pre-occupied with getting ready for the holidays that we fail to benefit from it.
Find Peace in Advent! will enable you to deepen your relationship with Jesus and find peace during one of the most stressful times of the year. This book, which uses a similar approach to the bestselling Give Up Worry for Lent!, requires only a few minutes of reading each day and helps you grow closer to Jesus and experience the peace that only he can give. The daily readings and reflections are easy to digest and connect to the daily Mass readings and the rhythm of the Advent season. With each entry, Zimak guides you to ponder foundational truths of faith and apply them to your own life with four simple steps:
*Read
*Reflect
*Respond
*PrayAs you continue to meditate on scripture and practice the simple action steps at the end of each reflection, you will find it easier to let go of your stress and worries and instead take small steps to deepen your relationship with God and make him the center of your life.
There is no better time to seek interior peace than Advent, which is a time to prepare to celebrate the many ways Jesus reaches into our lives. This four-week process is more than a survival guide to a busy season–it is a journey by which we learn to walk with Jesus, the one who guides our feet onto the path of peace.
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Vessels Of Love
$16.00Add to cartHave you ever thought of yourself as a “vessel of love?” This image speaks to what I envision for the elderhood years. The vast life experiences of the past provided countless opportunities for our love to grow and mature. The persons we have known, what we have done or had done to us, the beliefs stretching our minds and hearts, what we gained and what we shed, the results of our choices and decisions, our deliberate participation in the evolving history of the world–all this and more we bring with us into the final decades.
During this lifetime, whether we’ve been aware or not, a Presence of immeasurable love has been flowing through those experiences, quietly filling the vessel of our inner being. Like vats of matured wine, our ripened goodness has readied itself to move outward. The Beguine mystic, Mechthild of Magdeburg, trusted that “the great flood of divine love never ceases. …It flows on and on effortlessly and sweetly and without failing until, finally, our tiny vessel becomes full and spills over.” Now is the efficacious time to tend “our tiny vessel” so this graced goodness strengthens in us and benefits the life of those we encounter
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Mananitas The Beautiful Celebration Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe
$14.99Add to cartREDISCOVER THE MIRACLE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Connect the present with the past in this beautiful, bilingual children’s book that artfully intertwines the miraculous apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1531 with the observance of her feast by a modern-day family. Perfect for young readers, this book opens an imaginative gateway to understanding the cultural traditions of Las Maanitas and why this celebration continues to be important to so many people of faith.
REDESCUBRE EL MILAGRO DE NUESTRA SEORA DE GUADALUPE
Conecte el presente con el pasado en este hermoso libro bilingue para nios que teje ingeniosamente las apariciones milagrosas de Nuestra Seora de Guadalupe en 1531 con la celebracion de su fiesta por parte de una familia moderna. Perfecto para lectores jovenes, este libro abre una puerta imaginativa para comprender las t radiciones culturales de Las Maanitas y por que esta celebracion sigue siendo importante para tantas personas de fe.
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2025 Saints Calendar And 16 Month Planner
$18.95Add to cartThe ever-popular 2025 Saints Calendar and Daily Planner is a 16-month calendar ready to use in September. Our spiral-bound design allows plenty of space for daily appointments in a lay-flat format.
This Calendar has become a favorite for home or office with professionals, students, and busy homeschool families.
TAN calendars contain special feasts and fascinating Catholic traditions. They are marked with days of Fasting, special Saints Days, and the Sundays of the Liturgical Year for both the New and Traditional calendars.
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2025 : A Book Of Grace-Filled Days – Readings And Reflections Through The C
$17.99Add to cartA vibrant prayer life unfolds when we regularly open ourselves to inspiration and God’s grace. 2025: A Book of Grace-Filled Days provides a daily prayer experience to help us build and nurture our faith.
Beginning with the start of the church year in Advent 2024 and continuing through the 2025 calendar year, this daily devotional notes major feast days, saint commemorations, and holidays. Each page combines readings from the Scripture of the day with reflections to offer a few minutes of solace for quiet prayer and meditation. 2025: A Book of Grace-Filled Days is an accessible and insightful way to deepen our connection to God’s loving presence and fill each day with a touch of grace.
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Family At Large
$10.99Add to cartHave you ever wondered what it would be like to parent a large family? Or does the idea of having “all those kids” scare you? Joanne Schreuders, a homeschooling mother of ten, shares an inside look at her life raising a large family. Between the covers of this book, you’ll find humorous tales of flannel bunnies, bookstores, and Christmas turkeys, along with a balance of life tips and Joanne’s thoughts on being a mother. Some say mothers of large families are Super Moms, but Joanne shares a different take on this unique lifestyle, one that requires a Super God!
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Humility Of God
$21.99Add to cartReligion throughout its history has been used to justify dominance and rightness, a narrative that sadly continues today. St. Francis of Assisi, however, fell in love with a Christ who cultivated humility and connection rather than power and division.
This Christ of humility and poverty-depicted by Ilia Delio, OSF, in this Franciscan classic-invites us to contemplate a theology that can heal the separation within ourselves and our divided world today.
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1 Lord One Faith One Church
$19.95Add to cartIt’s no secret that there is an abundance of so-called Christian sects populating a wide range of churches, with different worship services and teachings regarding the salvation of your soul. But how can one intelligently make sense of this if there is one God who is the same yesterday, today, and forever?
This book will take you on a fact-based journey from the earliest days of Christianity to now. Wherever your personal faith and belief system currently reside, this book will test that faith and challenge you to believe in the real Jesus, the Jesus of the Gospels, and embrace the fullness of the truth found in the one Church that He established.
In these incisive pages, Jesse Romero and Paul Zucarelli present hard evidence and challenge you to disprove the facts. They present proof as to why Jesus Christ established the Church and what we are supposed to do while we await the inevitable – the death of our bodies.
They will help you answer questions such as:
*What is a “church,” and does man define the term differently from how God defines it?
*Did God intend to create an unlimited number of churches with differing beliefs and practices?
*If Jesus Himself created the Church, by what authority does man invent his own churches?
By what process did so many and varying churches develop?
You will learn about the historical origins of the Church, early Church leaders, significant places in Church history, where the tenets of the Nicene Creed come from, and how the books of the Bible were selected. In addition, you will gain an understanding of key Church scandals in history and their “triggering events” that led to further fracturing of the Church. You will also discover how precisely to respond to the division that has occurred throughout the centuries.Moreover, you will receive the biblical basis for the universal Church and the four supernatural proofs for the one true Church. Reflection questions are provided at the end of each chapter for personal consideration and group discussion.
How firm is the foundation upon which your faith is built? Test yourself – and test your faith – by reading this book!
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Flee From Heresy
$24.95Add to cartSociety is lost and confused about God, morality, and eternity. Catholics face persecution, from outside and inside the Church, for living their Faith. Priests speak out against errors and corruption in their own hierarchy, only to be marginalized and punished by their superiors. The few bishops who remain faithful to the changeless teaching of Christ are rebuked and “canceled,” even by the pope himself, and sent into exile. Catholics longing for reverent worship are forced out of their parishes and into makeshift venues.
This is a description of the Catholic Church in the fourth century.
With similar patterns recurring in our time, one Catholic bishop is calling out to souls:
“Know the errors and embrace the truth!”
In Flee from Heresy, Bishop Athanasius Schneider – raised among persecuted Catholics in the Soviet Union – offers a systematic treatment of more than 130 doctrinal errors, from ancient times down to our own day, along with English translations of the Church’s major anti-heresy documents of the past two centuries.
In this fascinating expose, you will discover the ideological roots of our own unsteady times and be better equipped to “test all things; hold fast what is good” (1 Thess. 5:21). You will learn:
*What heresy is – and what it is not
*A sweeping history of heresies across the centuries
*How heresy destroys charity and the spiritual life
*Why God allows heresy to afflict His holy Church
*Names and categories of more than 130 doctrinal errors
*The nefarious heresy of the anti-Christ and the anti-Mary
*How heresy relates to schism, apostasy, and excommunication
*Why the Virgin Mary is invoked as “Destroyer of Heresies”Combining theological precision, superb historical insight, and concrete principles for action today, Flee from Heresy is a timely and trustworthy guide to errors old and new.
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Tradivox Vol 16
$29.95Add to cartIt may be defensibly maintained that, in the United States of America, no single catechism has had a more expansive impact on Catholic religious education than A Catechism of Christian Doctrine, Prepared and Enjoined by Order of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore, most commonly known as “the Baltimore Catechism,” or even more simply, “the Baltimore.”
The work of many hands over several years, the Baltimore Catechism has shaped the religious education of American Catholics in countless schools, parishes, and mission societies across the continent, and continues to do so today. This volume of the Tradivox collection includes the two most influential iterations of that text: the original catechism itself, unaltered as it came off the press in 1885, and Fr. Thomas Kinkead’s expanded version, published six years later “for the use of Sunday-school teachers and advanced classes.”
The three Plenary Councils of Baltimore-held in 1852, 1866, and 1884-represented the first gatherings of the bishops in North America apart from Canada. The councils spanned a critical juncture in the history of the fledgling nation; not least of which being the bloody war for Southern independence, which ended just months before the opening of Baltimore II. In this period, the growing desire for an American catechism was generally felt, as evidenced by the remarkable efforts of Bishop John McGill of Richmond, who published his own catechism in 1865 within “the District Court of the Confederate States of America,” and acknowledged:
It is not only desirable, but even most necessary, that we should have some books of religious instruction for our people. … [Thus] I have been induced, in view of our manifest need, to write and publish this volume, notwithstanding the difficulties attending such an enterprise in our present circumstances.
This need would only increase with the explosive immigration to the continent between Baltimore II and III, when the Catholic population of America more than doubled in size in less than twenty years.
The desire for a uniform catechism was met by the decrees of Baltimore III, which placed Catholic religious education among the principal issues of concern, in the face of a growing materialism in the culture and widespread opposition to Catholic schooling in public policy. In meeting these challenges, the Baltimore Catechism-especially the expanded edition by Fr. Kinkead – gives remarkable testimony to the kind of conflicted self-percep
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Changing Face Of Catholicism
$22.95Add to cart“As Pope Francis stresses the importance of dialogue, accompaniment, and engagement, Hater articulates practical questions inviting us to discern proactive, prophetic initiatives for implementing these ideas. This is the pathway forward for nurturing a new way of being Church…. We are reminded throughout the book that ‘we live in a new world, and the future Church demands new modes of presence and interpersonal communication.'”
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Franciscan Prayer : Awakening To Oneness With God
$21.99Add to cartRigid, formulaic depictions of prayer have often indicated our distance from God rather than our closeness. From Francis to Clare to Bonaventure, Franciscans have discovered how the immensity of God has become intimate and immediate.
In this Franciscan classic, Ilia Delio, OSF shows how the Franciscan way can offer to all Christians an intimate and wholehearted approach to prayer, one that invites us into the freedom of awakening to who we already are in Christ.
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2025 Saint Joseph Sunday Missal Prayerbook And Hymnal
$5.99Add to cartPerfect Worship Aid for Personal or Parish Use…A Missal with a Rich History Meets Today’s Need
For over 50 years, the New St. Joseph Sunday Missal Prayerbook and Hymnal has accompanied countless Catholics in countless parishes as they approach the table of the Lord each Sunday.
This Missal serves as a welcome companion to help the faithful participate more fully in the Mass our greatest prayer.
With this compact, personal Missal, the faithful will have at their fingertips the complete readings and prayers for all the Masses celebrated on the Sundays and Holydays of the Church Year. In addition, this Missal includes all the celebrations of the Sacred Paschal Triduum.
Valuable Features:
*Clear, Easy-to-Read Type
*Two-color Order of Mass with Complete Prayers and Short Explanatory Texts
*Over 50 Illustrations
*Treasury of Prayers, including Illustrated Rosary and Stations of the Cross
*Pastoral Help: Christ’s Presence in Liturgical Celebrations
*Major PracticesWe invite and encourage you to enrich your Sunday worship in church or at home with your personal copy of our NewSt. Joseph Sunday Missal Prayerbook and Hymnal for 2025.
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Back In 7
$19.99Add to cartThis is the sixth book in a series of seven with a breakthrough exegesis of the Book of Revelation. This book covers 22 “signs of the times” of Jesus’ return and of the end of the age which we are supposed to recognise them when we see them. However, 10 have already happened in the last 50-100 years and 10 more are happening around us today. This leaves only two to come and one is the actual, visible return of Christ. We need to catch up.
The Book of Revelation reveals seven of these signs – trumpets them so to speak – which any 1st century Jewish teenager would have easily recognised as an extraordinary, world-wide repeat of the fall of Jericho. In that day c. 1400 BC when the seven trumpets sounded, “the walls came a-tumblin’ down” as we still sing today, opening the way for the children of Israel into the Promised Land; in our day, the seventh trumpet blast is about to destroy the defences of the whole world and the meek will inherit it, renewed.
Graeme seeks answers to questions few think to ask: where in the Old Testament did John find all of his images and metaphors, and what did they mean there? Why does God choose the signs that He does? Why seals, trumpets, and bowls? What else would a 1st century Jewish teenager have already known and readily recognised? This book offers the answers.
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Defend Us In Battle
$16.95Add to cartThe times are tough — we need the help of St. Michael and all the holy angels more than ever! Award-winning author Marge Steinhage Fenelon has written an excellent introduction to devotion to St. Michael, especially by praying the Chaplet of St. Michael. The Archangel himself made three promises to all who faithfully pray the Chaplet in his honor: an escort of nine angels chosen from each of the nine choirs of angels when approaching Holy Communion; his continual assistance and that of all the angels throughout life; and, after death, deliverance from Purgatory for themselves and all their relations. The Chaplet includes nine salutations (like decades of the Rosary), each addressed to one of the choirs, and each asking for a particular grace. We all should be concerned about the influences of evil because they are real. But we should never fear them because God is with us always and assists us through His grace and through His heavenly helpers, the Angels and Archangels. Discover the peace and security that lies in praying the Chaplet of St. Michael. Stand strong against sin, temptation, and the influence of evil and grow in holiness and wisdom. May St. Michael and the Heavenly Angels guide and protect us always!
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Pocket Guide To Prayer
$24.99Add to cartDevelop a daily habit of prayerful conversation with the Lord with Pocket Guide to Prayer.
Pocket Guide to Prayer is a beautiful, inspiring book written by Edward and Beth Sri, with contributor Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, that gives anyone confidence in knowing God and building a relationship with him. As an “on-ramp” into understanding the various tools for prayer that the Church offers us, this pocket guide will help Catholics build a fulfilled and deeply satisfying prayer life.
This short but complete guide helps Catholics enter into prayer with more consistency and devotion. It empowers anyone on their faith journey to prioritize daily conversation with God.
Filled with insight on many facets of prayer, Edward and Beth with Fr. Mark-Mary show Catholics how to:
*Get started with prayer
*Understand vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation
*Learn how to respond to distractions, dryness, and other common struggles experienced in prayer without being discouraged
*Shape their lives around a habit of prayer
*Build a life of prayer in the family and the home
*Understand popular devotions
*And more!
Through practical tips and personal stories, Pocket Guide to Prayer empowers Catholics to approach the Lord in their daily life through prayer each and every day.
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Staying Human In An Era Of Artificial Intelligence
$19.95Add to cart“AI poses a real and present danger. It contains the capacity to amplify social problems, drive a wedge further into our already-polarized society, and sow seeds of distrust in communities and personal relationships. When approached without a robust sense of human dignity, AI also threatens to undermine our self-understanding. To a degree beyond any previous technology, AI can make us forget ourselves. In this new era of AI, we must consciously make a choice: to stay human. In this book I provide a map and the tools for doing just that.” (From the author, Joseph Vukov)
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Stories Of The Eucharist
$18.95Add to cartThroughout the Church’s history, holy men and women have found that one of the best and most reliable ways to get close to Jesus is through the Eucharist. By reading and sharing their stories in our families, we can imitate Jesus in a very important way, extending his mercy again and again, that the kingdom of God might shine a little more brightly in the world.
Stories of the Eucharist invites families to celebrate the transforming power of the Eucharist in our lives by exploring Eucharistic miracles and saints who had deep devotion to the Real Presence of Jesus. This book celebrates in word and illustration forty people and events that reveal how Christ has bestowed graces and even miracles on his people through the Eucharist.
As you read these stories from the span of Christian tradition with your family, you will experience in a new way the power of the Eucharist and teach your children to open their hearts to the greatest mystery of our Faith.
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Sacred Heart Gems
$16.95Add to cartThe Marian Fathers and, more importantly, the magisterium of the Catholic Church teach that there is no contradiction or competition between the message of the Sacred Heart as revealed to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the Divine Mercy message and devotion as revealed to St. Faustina Kowalska. Devout Catholics know this. After all, it’s the same Jesus who revealed His Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and, centuries later, revealed the Divine Mercy message and devotion to St. Faustina Kowalska. While each respective message has a distinct emphasis — for example, the message of the Sacred Heart focuses on reparation while the Divine Mercy Message and Devotion focuses on living a spirituality of trust in God’s unfathomable mercy — each message comes from the same source, the Divine Person of Jesus Christ. There are lots and lots of other saints, blesseds, venerables, servants of God, and popes who loved the Sacred Heart and wrote about it. Each of the 366 days contains an invocation from the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.