Books

101 Surprising Facts About St. Peter’s and the Vatican | Paperback Book | Kirby | 9781618906878

For nearly two millenia, since Saint Peter made it his home, the Vatican has served as the headquarters for the Catholic Church.  At the selection of each new pope, Catholics world-wide watch for the white smoke that indicates the election of a new...

Be Transformed | Paperback Book | Schuchts | Sacraments | 9781594716812

In Be Transformed, Bob Schuchts offers Catholics a precious opportunity to deeply understand the sacraments.  In this folllow-up to his best-selling Be Healed, Schuchts draws upon his extensive experience as a therapist, coupled with his work in...

All In | Paperback Book | Gohn | Catholic Church | 9781594716775

Nine chapters manage to encompass Pat Gohn's unapologetic and passionate account of why her faith in Christ and the Catholic Church are the source of meaning and joy in her life.  Cradle Catholic, cancer survivor, wife, mother - her relationship...

Cultivating Virtue | Book | Self-Mastery & Saints | Leather Bound | 9781505108590

Cultivating Virtue is printed here in English, originally published as A Year With the Saints: A Virtue for Every month of the Year, in 1891.  Twelve Christian virtues - one per month - are presented via daily readings.  The virtues include...

Almas Sedientas | Paperback Book | Van Den Aardweg | Spanish | 9780895559098

Spanish Edition Almas hambrientas: cuenta variadas historias, y muchos otros relatos, verificados por la iglesia, sobre visitas en la tierra de almas del purgatorio. Estas historias vienen acompanadas con imagenes del "museo del purgatorio" en Roma,...

Heads Bowed | Paperback Book | Mladinich | School Prayers | 9780764826443

Heads Bowed is an excellent collection of Catholic prayers for a classroom or school library.  Lisa Mladinich offers just under 300 prayers to be used over a thirty-five week period.  Whether it is to welcome children with blessings for a new...

YOUCAT Bible | Youth & Young Adult | Abridged Version | Paperback | 9781621640981

Please Note: This is an abridged version of the Bible The newest title in the internationally best-selling "YOUCAT" series for youth and young adults, this outstanding Bible features the creative elements of the best-selling YOUCAT youth catechism and...

The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit | Spiritual Guide | PB | 9781622824120

In The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Dr. Kevin Vost provides a substantive, yet readable, introduction to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.  Learn how to humbly submit your will to the stirrings of the Holy Spirit, using the gifts to conform...

Deliverance Prayers | Paperback Book | Ripperger | For the Laity | 9781541056718

This book, by Father Chad Ripperger, is an excellent resource for the laity, especially families.  It is of tantamount importance that we wage spiritual warfare.  Father Ripperger provides prayers to that end in Deliverance Prayers. As well as...

The Hope of Lent | Paperback Book | Houdek | Reflections | 9781632531605

Prepare for the Easter season with prayers and reflections drawn form the words of Pope Francis.  Compiled by Diane Houdek, each day provides a daily reading from Scripture, a reflection from Pope Francis, commentary, practical applications and...

O Cross of Christ | Paperback Book | Pope Francis | Prayer | 9780814645543

Pope Francis composed this beautiful prayer for recitation on Good Friday of 2016.  In O Cross of Christ, you will recognize Jesus' cross in some of the most distressing circumstances in today's world, as well as in the lives of people who do great...

Daily Companion for Married Couples | Booklet | Wright | Devotional | 9781941243503

Faith is a shared journey for married couples, one that carries the holiness of a sacrament.  In his devotional, Allan Wright offers an opportunity to deepen the bonds of faith in a marriage.  Daily Companion for Married Couples starts with a...

A Daily Defense | 365 Day Flip Book | Akin | Apologetics | 9781683570042

Five minutes a day and this book will help you become a better apologist.  Jimmy Akin combines his expertise and a great format in A Daily Defense.  For each day of the year, you will find a title followed by a challenge, a one-liner defense...

101 Surprising Facts About Church History | Paperback Book | Meconi | 9781618907332

What do cappuccino, pretzels and the Big Bang theory all have in common?  Well, the title of the book gives it away, but yes,  they all have roots in the Catholic Church.  In 101 Surprising Facts About Church History, Fr. Meconi walks...

25 Life Changing Questions from the Gosples | Paperback Book | Wright | 9781594716751

Sifting through the Gospels, you will find more than one hundred instances when Jesus posed a question.  Allan Wright has selected twenty-five of Christ's questions and organized them into five categories that correlate to spiritual growth. In the...

An Exorcist Explains the Demonic | The Antics of Satan and His Army of Fallen Angels | PB | 9781622823451

From Fr. Gabriel Amorth, the renowned exorcist in Rome, comes this powerful, eye-opening book on the deadly antics of Satan and his fallen angels, as well as spiritual remedies for each. These pages provide a basic orientation in the dark phenomenology,...

How to do Apologetics | Making the Case for Our Faith | PB | 9781612785837

This book is the apologist s toolkit covering all the topics you need to understand and apply Patrick Madrid s own successful approach to giving reasons to believe. Seismic cultural shifts and increased attacks on religious liberty often place...

Called to Teach | Daily Inspiration for Catholic Educators | PB | 9781594716850

This collection of one-minute daily reflections offers a prayerful opportunity to recapture the joyous expectation Christ has in mind for Catholic teachers. Each day begins with a scripture passage that sets a theme and provides much-needed encouragement...

What Catholics are Free to Believe...or Not | Paperback | Hughes | 9781622823512

What aspects of the Catholic faith are obligation?  It seems a simple question, but the depth of information, practices, traditions, doctrine, dogma and misconceptions surrounding the faith muddies the waters significantly.  In What Catholics...

The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism | Paperback Book | Zmirak | 9781621575863

Well, the title alone is a relief to millions of Catholics across the globe, as it gives "apologetics" a whole new meaning.  In The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism, John Zmirak presents an unvarnished overview of controversial topics...

12 Steps to Holiness and Salvation | Book | St Alphonsus Liguori | 9781618909220

St. Alphonsus Liguori was born in 1696 to Neapolitan nobility at Marianella, Italy. He became a renowned lawyer after going through law school at the age of sixteen, but later decided to leave law in favor of giving his salvation more attention...

Great Catholic Parishes | Paperback Book | Simon | Practices | 9781594714177

In Great Catholic Parishes, Simon shares his experiences in finding a welcoming parish home and what he learned about successful paraishes. Simon focuses on four characteristics: Leadership, Spiritual Maturity, Worship and Evangelization. ...

Hungry Souls: Supernatural Visits, Messages, and Warnings from Purgatory

One of the most popular books on the subject of Purgatory is Hungry Souls. The book recounts many trustworthy stories and Church-verified accounts of earthly visitations from the those in Purgatory. Read about the "Museum of Purgatory" in Rome, which...

Purgatory | Paperback Book | Schouppe | Explained by Saints | 9780895558312

In Purgatory, Reverend Schouppe provides extensive support for the basic teachings of the Church on Purgatory.  Noting that purgatory has been forgotten or willfully omitted - a grievous error - Schouppe calls us to an admittance of its existence...