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NEW! THE WILLPOWER ADVANTAGE (BOOK)
Ignatius Press BEST SELLER!
Building Habits for Lasting Happiness by Tom Peterson and Ryan Hanning Ph.D
Christians, as well as all men and women, are called to holiness and happiness. But let’s face it, many of us struggle to take the practical steps necessary to overcome the vices that rob us of our peace and steal our joy. The WillPower Advantage™ reminds us that we need to develop the proper tools that equip us to handle the challenges that we face in everyday life, as well as fight off the vices that wound us. We are called to use the free will God gifted to us by surrendering to God’s grace in order to transform the world, beginning with our own lives.
NEW! One Moment Can Change a Soul (Book)
An Enhanced Version of “Catholics Come Home” by Tom Peterson
God wants you to become a hero of the faith. He wants all of us to share the truth and beauty we’ve found in the Catholic Church.
In this enhanced version of the original “Catholics Come Home” new evangelization book, find exciting new stories, photos, and fresh inspiring content to encourage you to help loved ones home to Jesus and His Church.
NEW! EPIC: The Story of Jesus’ Holy Catholic Church (Book)
A New Children’s Book by Tom Peterson, Illustrated by Michael LaVoy
Just like a family, Jesus’ Catholic Church takes care of the sick, protects, teaches, and loves her children, and shares the sacraments that Jesus gave us. Your home is the Catholic Church!
EPIC! illustrates the 2,000 year history, beauty, spirituality, and accomplishments of the Catholic Church, the Church started by Jesus Himself.
At this time in salvation history when studies show that over 80% of our children and grandchildren will leave the Catholic faith by age 23, more than ever we must lovingly teach our Catholic family that “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!”
NEW! Santa’s Priority (Book)
A New Children’s Book by Tom Peterson, Illustrated by Michael LaVoy
Beautifully illustrated book for children and grandchildren to help them keep Christ in Christmas, and to remember that the birth of Jesus is the reason for the season!
(Pre-orders begin to ship mid-November, 2019)
Head & Heart: Becoming Spiritual Leaders for Your Family (BOOK)
A book to help men and women become stronger spiritual leaders for their family
In Catholics Come Home Manager of Communication and Evangelization Katie Peterson Warner’s first book, with a foreword by Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Neb., she provides men and women with approachable catechesis, practical strategies, inspiring stories, and excellent resources to integrate the Catholic faith more intentionally into family life. The book was written for individual use at home or for use in dioceses and parishes, marriage ministries and marriage preparation, adult faith formation, men’s and women’s groups and book studies, and for supplemental formation of parents whose children are in Catholic schools.
The home is truly the epicenter of evangelization, and if more families were focused on the characteristics of strong spiritual leadership that are outlined in this book, we would experience a lot fewer Catholics leaving the Church and a major resurgence of energy in our parishes and throughout the entire Church.
Head & Heart has received endorsements from Dr. Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins, Dr. Edward Sri, Bishop Thomas Olmsted, Bishop Sam Jacobs, Patrick Coffin, Steve Ray, and a number of other lay Catholic evangelists, priests and bishops. Make sure this book is in your home and at your parish. With this resource, men and women can learn how to become the spiritual “heads and hearts” that God created them to be.
Catholics Come Home: The Series: Season 1 (DVD)
Witness the stories on location of Atheists, Agnostics, Converts and Reverts who have come home to Jesus and His Church
In recent decades, millions of people have drifted away from Jesus and their Catholic faith. Tom Peterson and his creative media team’s messages of the New Evangelization have helped hundreds of thousands of inactive Catholics, converts, agnostics and atheists home to Jesus and His Holy Church. 4 discs / 6.5 hrs. (CC)
Available directly from EWTN Religious Catalogue.
Catholics Come Home: The Series: Season 2 (DVD)
Witness the stories on location of Atheists, Agnostics, Converts and Reverts who have come home to Jesus and His Church
Tom Peterson returns with an exciting second season of Catholics Come Home, packed with even more inspiring conversion stories from former atheists, reverts, Jewish converts, and more! Uncover the unique and powerful testimonies from Season two. 4 discs / 6 hrs. (CC)
Available directly from EWTN Religious Catalogue.
Catholics Come Home: The Series: Season 3 (DVD)
Witness the stories on location of Atheists, Agnostics, Converts and Reverts who have come home to Jesus and His Church
Tom Peterson’s third installment of his popular series returns with more inspiring conversion stories from former atheists, secularists, reverts and more. Join people from all walks of life, ages, and backgrounds as they share their testimonies in Season Three of “Catholics Come Home”. 4 discs / 5 hrs. (CC)
Available directly from EWTN Religious Catalogue.
Catholics Come Home: The Series: Season 4 (DVD)
Witness the stories on location of Atheists, Agnostics, Converts and Reverts who have come home to Jesus and His Church
Returning for its fourth season, Tom Peterson expands his popular and inspirational series, Catholics Come Home. Shot entirely on location, these powerful testimonials of conversions and renewed faith from former atheists, reverts, agnostics and more will sure to enlighten you. 2 discs / 3 hrs. (CC)
Available directly from EWTN Religious Catalogue.
Catholics Come Home: The Series: Season 5 (DVD)
Witness the stories on location of Atheists, Agnostics, Converts and Reverts who have come home to Jesus and His Church
Filmed on locations across the United States and Canada, with amazing stories of atheists, agnostics, converts and reverts who all came home to Jesus and His Catholic Church. Also contains several teachings on the new evangelization and faith topics in each episode.
Catholics Come Home: The Series: Season 6 (DVD)
Witness the stories on location of Atheists, Agnostics, Converts and Reverts who have come home to Jesus and His Church
Filmed on locations across the United States and Canada, with amazing stories of atheists, agnostics, converts and reverts who all came home to Jesus and His Catholic Church. Also contains several teachings on the new evangelization and faith topics in each episode.
Catholics Come Home: The Series: Season 7 (DVD)
Witness the stories on location of Atheists, Agnostics, Converts and Reverts who have come home to Jesus and His Church
Catholics Come Home television series DVD set. Containing all episodes of season seven of “Catholics Come Home” the TV series!
Filmed on locations across the United States and Canada, with amazing stories of atheists, agnostics, converts and reverts who all came home to Jesus and His Catholic Church. Also contains several teachings on the new evangelization and faith topics in each episode.
Catholics Come Home: The Series: Season 8 (DVD)
Witness the stories on location of Atheists, Agnostics, Converts and Reverts who have come home to Jesus and His Church
Catholics Come Home television series DVD set. Containing all episodes of season 8 of “Catholics Come Home” the TV series!
Filmed on locations across the United States and Canada, with amazing stories of atheists, agnostics, converts and reverts who all came home to Jesus and His Catholic Church. Also contains several teachings on the new evangelization and faith topics in each episode.
Trustful Surrender to God (DVD)
After being diagnosed with a fatal nerve disease, Jeff Van Brunt was told he only had a few years left to spend with his wife and children. Two years later, this courageous father of four shares his story with Host Tom Peterson about how he learned to trust in God’s plan, despite his illness.
Join EWTN Home Video for a Special Presentation of Catholics Come Home and witness one man’s incredible journey and his Trustful Surrender to God.
CatholicsComeHome.org Evangelization cards (pack of 50 cards)
English Version
CatholicsComeHome.org Evangelization cards are designed for you to share with those you want to encourage to visit and benefit from the CatholicsComeHome.org website and advertisements.
The cards are designed to easily be carried along in your wallet, and also work great to hand out to church groups, friends, coworkers, and family. Cards are designed with a blank reverse side for any contact information of your own you might want to write when you are sharing the card with another. We ask for a donation per pack of 50-cards to cover our cost of printing and mailing.
AmenAlleluia.com Evangelization Cards (Pack of 50 Cards)
AmenAlleluia.com evangelization cards are designed for you to share with those you want to encourage to visit and benefit from the AmenAlleluia.com website and advertisements.
The cards are designed to easily be carried along in your wallet, and also work great to hand out to church groups, friends, coworkers, and family. Cards are designed with a blank reverse side for any contact information of your own you might want to write when you are sharing the card with another. We ask for a donation per pack of 50-cards to cover our cost of printing and mailing.
GoodConfession.com Evangelization cards (pack of 50 cards)
GoodConfession.com evangelization cards are designed for you to share with those whom you would like to invite back to the Sacrament of Reconciliation or to learn more about how to live out the command to “go, and sin no more.”
The cards are designed to easily be carried along in your wallet, and also work great to hand out to church groups, friends, coworkers, and family. We especially recommend these cards to parishes, to put in the narthex, pew pockets, bulletins, or to hand out before or after Mass in order to invite more parishioners back to the regular practice of attending Confession. Cards are designed with a blank reverse side for any information you might want to write when you are sharing the card with another, including Confession times at your local parish.
We ask for a $6 or more donation per pack of 50-cards to cover our cost of printing and mailing.
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Catholicism
The New Evangelization – Why Bother?
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Catholicism Pure and Simple
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More Christianity
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Adventures in Orthodoxy
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The Church 101
By Donald Cardinal Wuerl and Mike Aquilina From the shape of the building, to the candles, to the poor box, The Church looks at the elements that are a part of every Catholic church—from St. Peter’s Cathedral to your modern, hometown parish—and explains the religious and historical importance of the architecture and traditions. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
An Essay On Development Of Christian Doctrine (Notre Dame Series in the Great Books, No. 4)
By John Henry Newman An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine, reprinted from the 1888 imprint, “is rightly regarded as one of the most seminal theological works ever to be written,” states Ian Ker in his foreword. “It remains,” Ker continues, “the classic text for the theology of the development of doctrine, a branch of theology which has become especially important in the ecumenical era.” Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism
By Scott Hahn, Kimberly Hahn The well-known and very popular Catholic couple, Scott and Kimberly Hahn, have been constantly travelling and speaking all over North America for the last few years about their conversion to the Catholic Church. Now these two outstanding Catholic apologists tell in their own words about the incredible spiritual journey that led them to embrace Catholicism. Scott Hahn was a Presbyterian minister, the top student in his seminary class, a brilliant Scripture scholar, and militantly anti-Catholic … until he reluctantly began to discover that his “enemy” had all the right answers. Kimberly, also a top-notch theology student in the seminary, is the daughter of a well-known Protestant minister, and went through a tremendous “dark night of the soul” after Scott converted to Catholicism. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Rediscovering Catholicism: Journeying Toward Our Spiritual North Star
By Matthew Kelly At a time when many people are disillusioned with the Catholic Church, questioning the faith, and filled with doubts about the relevance of Catholicism in the modern world, Matthew Kelly reveals the essence of authentic Catholic spirituality while addressing some of the most important questions we face today as both individuals and as a Church. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Theology of the Icon (2-Volume Set)
By Leonid Ouspensky The Theology of the Icon includes more than the basic theory of the transfiguration of beauty and the sanctification of art. It is a fundamental element in the entire body of Orthodox Tradition. In this two-volume work, Leonid Ouspensky provides the reader with a deep and serious approach to the mystery of the sacred image. He surveys the development of the sacred art of the Christian East from its beginnings in catacomb art through the iconoclastic controversy of the eighth and ninth century. Drawing especially on the Russian Orthodox tradition, the author studies a large number of texts with care and in great detail. He includes an analysis of the flowering of early Russian iconography, tracing its later development and the state of the art today. The 51 black and white photo illustrations, along with the four-panel foldout and six color plates, will enable the reader to appreciate the Orthodox icon with an informed mind and open heart. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Catholic Doctrine
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How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization
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Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain, and Defend the Catholic Faith
By Scott Hahn This book unravels mysteries, corrects misunderstandings, and offers thoughtful, straightforward responses to common objections about the Catholic faith. Best-selling author Scott Hahn, a convert to Catholicism, has experienced the doubts that so often drive discussions about God and the Church. In the years before his conversion, he was first a nonbeliever and then an anti-Catholic clergyman. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Signs of the Times
By Richard W. Gilsdorf The last 40 years have been tumultuous ones for Catholicism. Seminaries emptied, priests and nuns left their vocations, people dissented from basic teachings, and children received poor catechesis. It didn’t used to be this way. What happened? An unsung hero during his time, the late Fr. Richard Gilsdorf helps answer such questions by giving a precise and thorough explanation of developments in the Church since Vatican II. Indeed, no one can fully hope to understand the state of Catholicism today without this important work. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholic Replies: Answers to over 800 of the most often asked questions about religious and moral issues
By James J. Drummey Here are the answers to more than 800 of the most difficult religious and moral questions of the day, from abortion to homosexuality to Marian apparitions to women priests. Not only are these replies clear and concise, but they contain hundreds of quotations from the Bible, authoritative Church documents, and many other reliable and persuasive sources. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholic Replies 2: Over 800 Questions Answered about Adam and Eve, Annulments, Clergy Catholicism & Reason Text: Creed & Apologetics
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Catholicism and Life
By Edward J. Hayes, Paul J. Hayes, James J. Drummey After taking notice of the terrible consequences that follow from ignoring God and essential moral standards, Catholicism and Life discusses in detail the moral code handed down to us in the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount. The book touches on many of the moral dilemmas facing individuals today and offers practical advice on how to resolve those dilemmas by adopting God’s blueprint for our lives. Catholicism and Life also traces the scriptural basis for the Sacraments and explains in detail how God pours out His graces on us through these seven channels, particularly through the Holy Eucharist, and how they can help us live the Christian life to the fullest. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholicism and Scripture Leader’s/Catechist’s Manual
By Paul J. Hayes, James J. Drummey Product Description: Leader’s Manual for Catholicism & Scripture, which is an easy-to-read account of salvation history that is suitable for Catholics of all ages, from high-schoolers to senior citizens. Catholicism & Scripture first provides a one-chapter summary (The Big Picture) of the Bible from Adam to St. Paul. The text then presents a chapter-by-chapter account of the important persons and events in both the Old and New Testaments, and shows how the ancient but ever-new Word of God can be applied to everyday life in the twenty-first century. The book is unique in discussing the life of Christ through the twenty Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries of the rosary. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholicism & Reason Text: Creed & Apologetics
By Edward J. Hayes, Paul J. Hayes, James J. Drummey Table of Contents: How Do We Know God Exists? Is One Religion as Good as Another? The Historical Reliability of the Gospels The Humanity of Christ The Divinity of Christ The Passion of Christ The Resurrection of Christ The Church Founded on Peter Christ’s Church: One and Holy Christ’s Church: Catholic and Apostolic Church Authority and Infallibillity The Church and the Bible The Church and Ecumenism The Blessed Trinity Creation and Original Sin The World’s Greatest Evil Grace and the Virtues Mystical Body/Communion of Saints Heaven, Hell and Purgatory Mary, Mother of the Church The most readable apologetics book on the market today, Catholicism and Reason offers a systematic presentation of Catholic beliefs that will prepare the reader to be a knowledgeable and articulate defender of the Catholic Faith. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholicism & Society Text: Marriage, Family, Social Issues
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Overcoming Life’s 7 Common Tragedies: Opportunities for Discovering God
By Chris Benguhe Each chapter offers practical everyday philosophy on how to apply the “positive potential” of problems to the seven most common catastrophic life situations through Benguhe’s personal reflections and his “Seven Steps of Serenity,” plus compelling anecdotes of everyday people who found joy through enduring life’s greatest tragedies. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Living the Catholic Faith: Rediscovering the Basics
By Charles J. Chaput Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Prayer for Beginners
By Peter Kreeft Peter Kreeft brings his unique insights to this most important area of our spiritual lives. He claims he himself is still a beginner in prayer, and this book is for all those, like him, who feel that they are not good at praying but desire to become much better at it. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
By What Authority?: An Evangelical Discovers Catholic Tradition
By Mark P. Shea Mark P. Shea presents a lively and at times entertaining look at his conversion to Catholicism from Evangelicalism and his discovery of Christian tradition. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic
By David B. Currie David Currie was raised in a devout Christian family whose father was a fundamentalist preacher and both parents teachers at Moody Bible Institute. Currie’s whole upbringing was immersed in the life of fundamentalist Protestantism – theology professors, seminary presidents and founders of evangelical mission agencies were frequent guests at his family dinner table. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
What Catholics Really Believe-Setting the Record Straight: 52 Answers to Common Misconceptions About the Catholic Faith
By Karl Keating “Karl Keating is simply one of the best Catholic apologists alive. He writes in the tradition of, and as a worthy successor to, Fred Sheed and Archbishop Fulton Sheen. He is thoroughly orthodox, reasonable, clear, and interesting”….Ralph McInermy. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholicism and Fundamentalism: The Attack on “Romanism” by “Bible Christians”
By Karl Keating Karl Keating defends Catholicism from fundamentalist attacks and explains why fundamentalism has been so successful in converting “Romanists”. After showing the origins of fundamentalism, he examines representative anti-Catholic groups and presents their arguments in their own words. His rebuttals are clear, detailed, and charitable. Special emphasis is given to the scriptural basis for Catholic doctrines and beliefs. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
A Biblical Defense of Catholicism
By Dave Armstrong This exciting book shows that, far from straying from the Bible, Catholicism is eminently and thoroughly biblical. Indeed, Catholicism is the only Christian religion that is in full conformity with what the Bible clearly teaches. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Early Christian Writings: The Apostolic Fathers (Penguin Classics)
By Various The writings in this volume cast a glimmer of light upon the emerging traditions and organization of the infant church, during an otherwise little-known period of its development. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Amazing Grace for the Catholic Heart: 101 Stories of Faith, Hope, Inspiration & Humor (Amazing Grace, 2)
By Jeff Cavins; Mathew Pinto; Patti Armstrong Amazing Grace for the Catholic Heart will help you celebrate your Catholic faith like no other book you have ever read. It will take your heart and soul on a joyous spiritual retreat from the challenges and struggles of everyday life. This collection of 101 stories of faith, inspiration, hope and humor attest to the power and beauty of God s amazing grace. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
My Life on the Rock: A Rebel Returns to the Catholic Faith
By Jeff Cavins “My Life on the Rock”, the dramatic conversion story of Jeff Cavins (apologist and host of EWTN’s “Life on the Rock”), is the true and bittersweet story of an emotional and spiritual search for peace in a chaotic world. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Jesus of Nazareth
By Pope Benedict XVI In this bold, momentous work, Joseph Ratzinger–in his first book written since he became Pope–seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent “popular” depictions and to restore Jesus’ true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope shares a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of Jesus and invites us to encounter, face-to-face, the central figure of the Christian faith. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Joy of Knowing Christ: Meditations on the Gospels
By Pope Benedict XVI Pope Benedict is a brilliant theologian and scholar, but first he is a pastor, and this is evident in every meditation in this collection. A strong advocate of lectio divina, the prayerful reading of the scriptures, Pope Benedict shows us how much nourishment and inspiration we can derive from meditating on the Word of God. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
First Comes Love: Finding Your Family in the Church and the Trinity
By Scott Hahn Scott Hahn has the rare ability to explain the essential teachings of Catholicism in a totally accessible manner. Rather than burdening the reader with difficult or arcane references and arguments, he writes of familiar feelings and situations and allows the theology to unfold naturally. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Be a Man!: Becoming the Man God Created You to Be
By Fr Larry Richards Men are rediscovering the importance of the spiritual life. And Father Larry Richards is helping them do it. While some writers apply a one-size-fits-all approach to the Christian life, Father Richards draws on his many years of ministry and his own experience as a man to inspire other men as men. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Los Dialogos de Francisco (Spanish Edition)
By Jaime Padro LOS DIALOGOS DE FRANCISCO son un conjunto de dialogos muy divertidos, amenos, e instructivos de ficcion entre Francisco, un Catolico comprometido, y Catolicos y no Catolicos deseosos de entender mejor o de conocer lo mas imprescindible y crucial de la fe Catolica. Han gustado mucho tanto a jovenes como a adultos. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
When’s God Gonna Call Me Back?
By Marge Fenelon Too many people who claim to be Catholic are simply going through the motions. They brush up against the Church in what might be described as episodic ways, best symbolized by attendance that is limited to Christmas, Easter, weddings, or funerals. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Confessions of a Mega-Church Pastor
By Allen Hunt Tens of thousands of American adults join the Catholic Church every year. Why? What is it that attracts them to Catholicism? In Confessions of a Mega-Church Pastor, Allen Hunt unveils the treasures of Catholicism that many life-long Catholics are simply unaware of. At the same time he demonstrates the genius of Catholicism and encourages us to move beyond taking our faith for granted. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
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The Eucharist & The Mass
The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You
By Michael Dubruiel Maybe you are a recent convert, or perhaps you’ve attended Mass your whole life, but there are still things that puzzle you, like: when you should genuflect and when you should bow; what the different books used at Mass are and what they contain; the meaning of words like “Amen,” “Alleluia,” or “Hosanna”; what to do during the sign of peace. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
A Pocket Guide to the Mass
By Michael Dubruiel Think you know all there is to know about the Mass? Michael Dubruiel, author of the best-selling The How-to Book of the Mass, walks you through the Mass, explaining the biblical basis of prayers, the meaning behind gestures, and a brief overview of the theology that brings Catholics together for Eucharist each week. Re-energize your time at Mass or help those who are new or returning to the Church with this quick and insightful overview. Re-discover the fullness of the Mass today! Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Mass of the Early Christians
By Mike Aquilina What did the first Christians believe about the Eucharist? How did they follow Jesus’ command, “Do this in remembrance of me”? How did they celebrate the Lord’s Day? What would they recognize in today’s Mass? The answers may surprise you. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Hidden Manna: A Theology of the Eucharist
By James T. O’Connor The Hidden Manna has become a classic on Eucharistic teaching. Now in a new second edition, accompanied by a new introduction by Fr. Kenneth Baker, a new preface from the author, new material from John Paul II, and the original foreword by Cardinal John O’Connor, this in-depth study lets the breadth and richness of the Church’s Tradition speak for itself. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Mass Confusion
By Jimmy Akin (Recommended by Steve Ray) No Catholic can be unaware of the crisis in Catholic liturgy. Even priests are often bewildered by the contradictory information put out by liturgical “experts.” This one-of-a-kind book cuts through the confusion because it makes liturgical issues understandable for the laity. “Mass Confusion” empowers priests and laity alike to deal with the “liturgical elite.” It explains what the Church does and doesn’t allow in the liturgy. It gives you answers to your questions on hundreds of liturgical issues, distilled from a mountain of liturgical documents. It silences personal “interpretation” of the Church’s liturgical law. And it documents your right to have Mass celebrated as the Church intended. Best of all, it provides this information in a clear and concise way. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church
By Stephen K. Ray An exhilarating conversion story of a devout Baptist who relates how he overcame his hostility to the Catholic Church by a combination of serious Bible study and vast research of the writings of the early Church Fathers. In addition to a moving account of their conversion that caused Ray and his wife to “cross the Tiber” to Rome, he offers an in-depth treatment of Baptism and the Eucharist in Scripture and the ancient Church. Thoroughly documented with hundreds of footnotes, this contains perhaps the most complete compilation of biblical and patristic quotations and commentary available on Baptism and the Eucharist, as well as a detailed analysis of Sola Scriptura and Tradition. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
By Scott Hahn Of all things Catholic, there is nothing that is so familiar us the Mass. With its unchanging prayers, the Mass fits Catholics like their favorite clothes. Yet most Catholics sitting in the pews on Sundays fail to see the powerful supernatural drama that enfolds them. Pope John Paul II described the Mass as “heaven on Earth,” explaining that what “we celebrate on Earth is a mysterious participation in the heavenly liturgy.” Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church
By Peter Kreeft For the first time in 400 years the Catholic Church has authorized an official universal catechism which instantly became an international best-seller, the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Using this official Catechism, the highly-regarded author and professor Peter Kreeft presents a complete compendium of all the major beliefs of Catholicism written in his readable and concise style. Since the Catechism of the Catholic Church was written for the express purpose of grounding and fostering catechisms based on it for local needs and ordinary readers, Kreeft does just that, offering a thorough summary of Catholic doctrine, morality, and worship in a popular format with less technical language. He presents a systematic, organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental Catholic teachings in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole of the Church’s Tradition. This book is the most thorough, complete and popular catechetical summary of Catholic belief in print that is based on the universal Catechism. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Handbook of Catholic Apologetics: Reasoned Answers to Questions of Faith
By Peter Kreeft, Ronald Tracelli Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of Christianity. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is the only book that categorizes and summarizes all the major arguments in support of the main Christian beliefs. Also included is a Protestant-friendly treatment of Catholic- Protestant issues. The Catholic answers to Protestant questions show how Catholicism is the fullness of the Christian faith. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is full of the wisdom and wit, clarity and insight of philosophers Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli. This is an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Whether you are asking the questions yourself or want to respond to others who are, here is the resource you have been waiting for. Topics include: faith and reason, the existence of God, God’s nature, creation and evolution, providence and free will, miracles, problem of evil, Bible’s historical reliability, divinity of Chris, Christ’s resurrection, life after death, salvation, the Eucharist, Catholic hierarchy and more. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Eucharist: Our Sanctification
By Raniero Cantalamessa (Recommended by Christopher West) Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
I’m Not Being Fed
By Jeff Cavins In I’m Not Being Fed: Discovering the Food that Satisfies the Soul, Jeff Cavins explores the reasons why many Catholics have left the Church for evangelical Christianity. He responds to the most commonly-heard complaint of these former Catholics — that they simply were not being “fed” by their Church and that they longed for a more personal, “spiritually nourishing” relationship with Jesus. Chapters include: • I Left the King’s Table • Options in the Desert • Who Do You Say Jesus Is? • The Body that Feeds the Body • True Food for Malnourished Faith After presenting the story of his own return to the Church, Cavins builds a case for the unique character of the Catholic Church as the true Church of Christ. Using the sixth chapter of John’s gospel as a foundation, Jeff eloquently shows the biblical basis of the Catholic belief in the Eucharist. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Celebrating the Holy Eucharist
By Francis Cardinal Arinze Cardinal Arinze, the greatly esteemed African churchman and head of the Vatican congregation for worhsip and sacraments, elucidates the Church’s faith in the Eucharist as the high point of her public worship and the source and summit of Christian life. In Celebrating the Holy Eucharist, Cardinal Arinze emphasizes that the priest is ordained, first and foremost, to celebrate the Sacrifice of the Mass and other liturgical rites. The priest “finds himself at the highest moment of his vocation when ‘in persona Christi’ he celebrates the Eucharistic Sacrifice.” The laity also finds in the Mass “the fount and apex of their entire Christian lives.” The Eucharist gives “life, meaning and direction” to all of their works and actions. Cardinal Arinze shows how the Eucharistic celebration sends the lay faithful out into the world to spread the gospel, giving special mention to the role of the family in the work of evangelization. The Cardinal also discusses in this book the changes in the Mass and other liturgical rites that have taken place during the last forty years. The responsibilities of the diocesan Bishop, the celebrating priest, and the assisting assembly are examined in depth. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
This Is My Body: An Evangelical Discovers The Real Presence
By Mark P. Shea This is My Body is a popular apologetic written in terms engaging and accessible to Evangelical Protestants. Shea treats standard misconceptions and objections to the teaching on the real presence of Jesus in the sacrament of the Eucharist, showing most to be simple errors in logic or ironic oversights in scriptural exegesis. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
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The Church and the Papacy
Pope Fiction: Answers to 30 Myths and Misconceptions About the Papacy
By Patrick Madrid This exciting new apologetics book offers a tour-de-force refutation of 30 major arguments raised against the papacy. Using Scripture, Church history, and common sense (with a dash of wit added for good measure), Patrick Madrid explains why these commonly believed “pope fictions” simply don’t hold water. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Faith of the Early Fathers: A source-book of theological and historical passages from the Christian writings of the pre-Nicene and Nicene eras
By W. (William) A. Jurgens Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic; The Early Church Was the Catholic Church
By Kenneth D. Whitehead Very often in the history of Christianity, “reformers”, by whatever name, have aspired to return to “the early Church”. The Church of their own day, for whatever reason, fails to live up to what they think Christianity should be: in their view there has been a falling away from the beautiful ideals of the early Church. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Fathers of the Church, Expanded Edition
By Mike Aquilina The Fathers of the Church, first published a decade ago, has become the standard popular introduction to the great teachers of early Christianity. Now, this new edition presents more material from more of the Fathers — including authors from little-known traditions of Egypt, East Syria, North Africa, and the lands that make up modern Iran and Iraq. Also new with this edition is a section on selected “Mothers of the Church,” holy women from Christian antiquity. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Shepherd and the Rock: Origins, Development, and Mission of the Papacy
By J. Michael Miller Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Upon This Rock: St.Peter and the Primacy of Rome in Scripture and the Early Church
By Stephen K. Ray As an Evangelical Protestant, Stephen Ray realized that the real issue dividing Catholics and Protestants was authority. Everything else was secondary to the issue of authority. Protestants accept the authority of the Bible alone, whereas Catholics understand the authority to be residing in the Magisterium, the Scriptures and the Sacred Tradition. Ray goes through the Scriptures and writings from the first five centuries of the early Church to demonstrate that the early Christians had a clear understanding of the primacy of Peter in the See of Rome. He tackles the tough issues in an attempt to expose how the opposition is misunderstanding the Scriptures and history. He uses many Evangelical Protestant scholars and historians to support the Catholic position. This book contains the most complete compilation of Scriptural and Patristic quotations on the primacy of Peter and the Papal office of any book currently available. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Papacy Learning Guide
By Stephen K. Ray, R. Dennis Walters Catholics revere the pope as the head of their Church; but how much do we know about the papacy itself? This guide will lead you to a deeper understanding of the Holy Father’s office. Here you’ll find answers to common objections to the papacy, a discussion of historically prominent popes, and explanations of terms such as “papal infallibility.” Each section ends with a list of study questions that help you recall important points from the preceding pages. The book includes a glossary of important terms and a chronological list of every pope who has succeeded Peter. “The Papacy” provides readers with everything they need to know to understand the papacy, and to defend it to those who do not. Informative and interesting, this guide is a must for any apologetics library. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church
By Peter Kreeft For the first time in 400 years the Catholic Church has authorized an official universal catechism which instantly became an international best-seller, the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Using this official Catechism, the highly-regarded author and professor Peter Kreeft presents a complete compendium of all the major beliefs of Catholicism written in his readable and concise style. Since the Catechism of the Catholic Church was written for the express purpose of grounding and fostering catechisms based on it for local needs and ordinary readers, Kreeft does just that, offering a thorough summary of Catholic doctrine, morality, and worship in a popular format with less technical language. He presents a systematic, organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental Catholic teachings in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole of the Church’s Tradition. This book is the most thorough, complete and popular catechetical summary of Catholic belief in print that is based on the universal Catechism. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Handbook of Catholic Apologetics: Reasoned Answers to Questions of Faith
By Peter Kreeft, Ronald Tracelli Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of Christianity. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is the only book that categorizes and summarizes all the major arguments in support of the main Christian beliefs. Also included is a Protestant-friendly treatment of Catholic- Protestant issues. The Catholic answers to Protestant questions show how Catholicism is the fullness of the Christian faith. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is full of the wisdom and wit, clarity and insight of philosophers Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli. This is an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Whether you are asking the questions yourself or want to respond to others who are, here is the resource you have been waiting for. Topics include: faith and reason, the existence of God, God’s nature, creation and evolution, providence and free will, miracles, problem of evil, Bible’s historical reliability, divinity of Chris, Christ’s resurrection, life after death, salvation, the Eucharist, Catholic hierarchy and more. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Go in Peace: A Gift of Enduring Love
By Pope John Paul II (Recommended by Matthew Kelly) Why do we suffer? How can we pray? How can we live as followers of Jesus in an unbelieving world? These are some of the questions the late Pope John Paul II addresses in this collection of his most intimate words, drawn from his many writings during his quarter century as pope. The material in Go in Peace is arranged in twelve chapters that correspond to the themes that dominated his papacy. Editor Joseph Durepos emphasizes the words John Paul directed to lay Catholics and to the world at large. They are memorable, heartfelt, often striking words that articulate an astonishingly powerful vision of what it means to be a Christian in today’s world. Go in Peace displays and preserves the compassion, intellect, and poetry of the most visible and influential Christian leader of modern times. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Peter: The Keeper of the Keys
Directed by Stephen Ray The first film in a projected 10-video series, The Footprints of God: The Story of Salvation from Abraham to Augustine, join host Stephen Ray, best-selling author and dynamic speaker, on an amazing journey of adventure about Peter, the rugged fisherman Jesus chose to lead His Church. Filmed completely on location in Rome and the Holy Land, you will follow Peter from Galilee to Rome to discover answers about the major role of the Papacy in the saga of salvation. All in a fast-paced, entertaining format that is a combination of a biography, travel documentary, Bible study and an apologetics course! Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
David and Solomon: Expanding the Kingdom
Directed by Stephen Ray Why is Jesus called the Son of David and why is that important to understanding Our Lord? How did the Kingdom of Israel prefigure and anticipate the Kingdom of God and the Catholic Church? Join Steve Ray in this edition from the Footprints of God series as he takes you on a fast-paced adventure through the mountains and deserts of Israel to discover not only where David and Solomon lived and reigned, but also the meaning of their lives and kingdoms. Witness Steve as he makes a lion roar, leads a flock of sheep, slings a stone and swings a sword, and wades through the underground water tunnels of ancient Jerusalem. Comprehensive study guide included. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Apostolic Fathers: Handing on the Faith
Directed by Stephen Ray Born into a pagan world of gods and goddesses, they blazes a new trail to follow the living God. With the words of the Apostles still ringing in their ears, these champions passed the fullness of the faith on to the next generation. With the tradition and practice of the Apostles still fresh in their minds, these heroes died rather than betray Our Lord. Join the adventure as Stephen Ray, best-selling author and popular Bible teacher, takes you on an exciting journey to the Roman Empire and the world of the first Christians. You’ll sit at the feet of the apostles, celebrate the Eucharist in hiding, and tremble at the suffering they endured for Jesus Christ. Retrace their steps through Israel, Turkey, France and Italy. All this in a fst-paced, entertaining biography, travel documentary, Bible study, apologetics course and Church history study rolled into one remarkable adventure! Comprehensive study guide included. Included in this documentary are Ignatius of Antioch, Clement of Rome, Polycarp of Smyrna, Irenaeus of Lyons and Justin Martyr. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Footprints of God: Over Holy Ground
Directed by Stephen Ray Puts you in the skies above the Holy Land and beyond, giving you a bird’s-eye view of such significant sites as the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, the pyramids of Egypt, St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome and many,many more. All complemented by relevant passages of scripture, and backed by a moving musical score. Over Holy Ground takes inspirational filmmaking to new heights! Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
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Mary and the Saints
St. Benedict and St. Therese
By Father Dwight Longenecker St. Benedict and St. Therese stand as two of the monumental figures in the history of the Western Church. Their impact on Christian thought cannot be underestimated, yet never before have they been viewed as spiritual father and daughter. From Benedict’s “little rule” the “little way” of Therese, these two great saints teach us to find ourselves in the ordinary. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Mary, a History of Doctrine and Devotion, VOL. I: From the Beginnings to the Eve of the Reformation
By Hilda Graef Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Mary Through the Centuries: Her Place in the History of Culture
By Jaroslav Pelikan Jaroslav Pelikan, world-renowned historian and author of the best-selling Jesus Through the Centuries and many other books, examines all of Christian history and culture to create the most complete portrait of the Virgin Mary ever written. Pelikan assesses the ways Protestants, Catholics, Jews, and Muslims, artists, musicians, and writers, and men and women everywhere have depicted, venerated, and been inspired by Mary, a symbol of hope and solace for all generations. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Any Friend of God’s is a Friend of Mine
By Patrick Madrid The best ever explanation of the Catholic doctrine of the communion of saints written for a popular audience. Patrick Madrid explains in a clear, easy-to-follow style why Catholics pray to and honor Mary and the saints. Using the Bible and the testimony of the early Church Fathers, he provides a concise overview of the biblical and historical foundations of this often misunderstood Catholic doctrine. He also walks you through the standard anti-Catholic arguments against praying to Mary and the saints and demonstrates from the Bible why these arguments are themselves unbiblical. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Hail, Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God
By Scott Hahn A fresh and enlightening new perspective on Mary, Mother of God, and her central importance in the Christian faith, from the author of the highly successful The Lamb’s Supper. In The Lamb’s Supper, Catholic scholar and apologist Scott Hahn explored the relationship between the Book of Revelation and the Roman Catholic Mass, deftly clarifying the most subtle of theological points with analogies and anecdotes from everyday life. In Hail, Holy Queen, he employs the same accessible, entertaining style to demonstrate Mary’s essential role in Christianity’s redemptive message. Most Christians know that the life of Jesus is foreshadowed throughout the Old Testament. Through a close examination of the Bible, as well as the work of both Catholic and Protestant scholars and clergy, Hahn brings to light the small but significant details showing that just as Jesus is the “New Adam,” so Mary is the “New Eve.” He unveils the Marian mystery at the heart of the Book of Revelation and reveals how it is foretold in the very first pages of the Book of Genesis and in the story of King David’s monarchy, which speaks of a privileged place for the mother of the king. Building on these scriptural and historical foundations, Hahn presents a new look at the Marian doctrines: Her Immaculate Conception, Perpetual Virginity, Assumption, and Coronation. As he guides modern-day readers through passages filled with mysteries and poetry, Hahn helps them rediscover the ancient art and science of reading the Scriptures and gain a more profound understanding of their truthfulness and relevance to faith and the practice of religion in the contemporary world. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Queen Mother: A Biblical Theology of Mary’s Queenship
By Edward Sri, Scott Hahn A compelling, in-depth presentation of the gebirah, or “Great Lady,” tradition in salvation history and its profound connection to the doctrine of Mary’s queenship. Edward Sri elucidates the common approaches taken to Mary’s role as Queen and demonstrates how the queen-mother theme in the Davidic kingdom can shed light on the presentation of Mary as heavenly Queen in the New Testament and in the Church. A challenging read that will bear much fruit for those seeking to grow in knowledge of Scripture. The Letter & Spirit Project aims to make studies of important themes in Sacred Scripture widely available to students, clergy, and laymen. The Project is sponsored by the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, of which Scott Hahn is founder and president. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Theotokos- Woman, Mother, Disciple: A Catechesis on Mary, Mother of God
By Pope John Paull II, John P. Beal (Recommended by Steve Ray) Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Secret Of Mary
By St. Louis De Montfort (Recommended by Christopher West) Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The New Rosary in Scripture: Biblical Insights for Praying the 20 Mysteries
By Edward P. Sri This popular introduction to praying the Rosary draws readers closer to Jesus and Mary by placing the mysteries—including the new “Luminous Mysteries”—in the context of Scripture. The book explains Pope John Paul IIÂ’s profound reflections on the meaning of the Rosary, addresses commonly asked questions about Mary and the Rosary, presents his practical teaching on how to pray it, and provides the biblical background for all twenty mysteries. It also includes a Scriptural Rosary that offers ten Bible texts suitable for meditation on each mystery. An appendix offers the complete text of Pope John Paul IIÂ’s Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The World’s First Love
By Fulton J. Sheen (Recommended by Peter Kreeft) Fulton J. Sheen tells the story of Mary and examines Marian beliefs ranging from the Immaculate Conception to the miracle of Fatima, from the angel’s announcement that Mary was to be the mother of Jesus to the time of her assumption into heaven Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Rosary: A Journey to the Beloved
By Gary Jansen (Recommended by Matthew Kelly) THE ROSARY is a beautifully illustrated practical and reverential primer to a centuries old prayer that has touched millions of lives. In the introduction, author Gary Jansen appeals to the universality of one of the original Christian prayers, “Though traditionally considered a Catholic act of devotion, the rosary with its primary focus on the life, death, and resurrection of Christ Jesus, is ultimately a . . . universal prayer–one that can appeal to Christians of all denominations.” Written for both Catholic and Protestant Christians, candid explanations on why and how to pray the rosary along with useful instructions on how to get the most out of the meditative and spiritual exercise of repeating prayers are in the first of two sections. Prayers including a visual and spiritual journey that illuminates the teachings of the New Testament follow in the second section. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
365 Saints: Your Daily Guide to the Wisdom and Wonder of their Lives
By Woodeene Koenig-Bricker (Recommended by Matthew Kelly) Revealing how the saints actually lived, a daily guide offers a saint for each day, detailing their hopes, joys, fears, and sorrows, little known quirks and sayings, as well as a full year of meditations and practical suggestions. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Voices of the Saints: A 365-Day Journey with our Spiritual Companions
Bert Ghezzi (Recommended by Matthew Kelly) Catholics around the world rely on the Catholic saints for guidance and inspiration . . . so it’s important that the saints and their stories be easy to find. Voices of the Saints by Bert Ghezzi provides readers with many convenient ways to look up 365 Catholic saints: chronologically, alphabetically, by feast day, even by theme. The saint’s patronage is also listed when available, as is the date of beatification or canonization. The voice of each Catholic saint comes through clearly in quotations drawn from their own writings, the recollection of witnesses, and the careful work of biographers. A prayer or Scripture verse concludes each entry. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church
By Peter Kreeft For the first time in 400 years the Catholic Church has authorized an official universal catechism which instantly became an international best-seller, the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Using this official Catechism, the highly-regarded author and professor Peter Kreeft presents a complete compendium of all the major beliefs of Catholicism written in his readable and concise style. Since the Catechism of the Catholic Church was written for the express purpose of grounding and fostering catechisms based on it for local needs and ordinary readers, Kreeft does just that, offering a thorough summary of Catholic doctrine, morality, and worship in a popular format with less technical language. He presents a systematic, organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental Catholic teachings in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole of the Church’s Tradition. This book is the most thorough, complete and popular catechetical summary of Catholic belief in print that is based on the universal Catechism. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Handbook of Catholic Apologetics: Reasoned Answers to Questions of Faith
By Peter Kreeft, Ronald Tracelli Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of Christianity. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is the only book that categorizes and summarizes all the major arguments in support of the main Christian beliefs. Also included is a Protestant-friendly treatment of Catholic- Protestant issues. The Catholic answers to Protestant questions show how Catholicism is the fullness of the Christian faith. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is full of the wisdom and wit, clarity and insight of philosophers Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli. This is an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Whether you are asking the questions yourself or want to respond to others who are, here is the resource you have been waiting for. Topics include: faith and reason, the existence of God, God’s nature, creation and evolution, providence and free will, miracles, problem of evil, Bible’s historical reliability, divinity of Chris, Christ’s resurrection, life after death, salvation, the Eucharist, Catholic hierarchy and more. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Paul: Contending for the Faith
Directed by Stephen Ray Zealous for the God of Israel, Saul of Tarsus pursued murderous threats against the disciples of Jesus. But Saul s zeal was turned upside down when he was knocked from his high horse and humbled by the hand of God. Join the adventure in this edition of the Footprints of God series as Stephen Ray, best-selling author and popular Bible teacher, takes you on the road with St. Paul through Israel, Syria, Turkey, Greece and Italy. Fall from a horse in the desert and dangle over the Damascus Wall in a basket. Cling to driftwood in the sea and stride along ancient Roman roads. You ll better understand the life, ministry, and sufferings of Paul the Apostle. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Mary: The Mother of God
Directed by Stephen Ray This second film in the the Footprints of God series follows Mary on her extraordinary journey on location in Turkey, Israel and Greece with popular Catholic author and speaker Stephen Ray as guide. Down-to-earth teaching on subjects like Mary s Immaculate Conception, Assumption into Heaven, and her role of intercessor, and more are offered in an energized, high-impact style that combines the best elements of a travel documentary, biography, Bible study, apologetics course, and church history review.
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The Priesthood
Theology of the Priesthood
By Jean Galot Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Case for Clerical Celibacy: Its Historical Development and Theological Foundations
By Alphonso M. Cardinal Stickler Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
101 Inspirational Stories of the Priesthood
By Sister Patricia Proctor This book will give you a glimpse of the joy and fulfillment that comes through a deep relationship with God. It’s a relationship that is made possible by God primarily through two sacraments. One is the Eucharist where Jesus is truly present in His body and blood, and the other is the sacrament of reconciliation where Jesus offers us complete forgiveness and a warm welcome back into God’s love whenever we have sinned against Him. The potency of these sacraments which can totally transform, heal, and renew us are obtained only through the hands of the validly ordained priest. As you read this book you will experience the greath lengths that God has taken to bring each of us into a close and deep communion with Himself. You will see and experience through the living witness of others the gentle and loving ways that God reaches out to us through the sacraments of the Church, ministered to us by His priests. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church
By Peter Kreeft For the first time in 400 years the Catholic Church has authorized an official universal catechism which instantly became an international best-seller, the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Using this official Catechism, the highly-regarded author and professor Peter Kreeft presents a complete compendium of all the major beliefs of Catholicism written in his readable and concise style. Since the Catechism of the Catholic Church was written for the express purpose of grounding and fostering catechisms based on it for local needs and ordinary readers, Kreeft does just that, offering a thorough summary of Catholic doctrine, morality, and worship in a popular format with less technical language. He presents a systematic, organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental Catholic teachings in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole of the Church’s Tradition. This book is the most thorough, complete and popular catechetical summary of Catholic belief in print that is based on the universal Catechism. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Religious Vocation: An Unnecessary Mystery
By Richard Butler The question of discerning a vocation is agonized over by many generous young Catholics today. A solid Thomist, who wrote this book in 1961, Father Butler shows that this type of question shows a totally wrong approach to a religious vocation – an approach that began with misguided theology in the 20th century, which then trickled down to the popular level, confusing both aspirants and spiritual directors. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Many Are Called: Rediscovering the Glory of the Priesthood
By Scott Hahn In Many Are Called, Dr. Scott Hahn, one of the most celebrated scholars and influential Catholic writers living today, enthusiastically encourages Catholics around the world to renew their focus on the sacred role of the Catholic priest. Using his unique ability to present deep spiritual and theological ideas in the language of everyday life, Dr. Hahn examines the biblical and historical roots of the priesthood to explain the centrality of the priest in the life of the Church. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
To Save A Thousand Souls
Fr. Brett Brannen In what has been hailed as “a groundbreaking work” Fr. Brett Brannen compiles all the wisdom of a master Vocation Director into one volume. Using powerful and entertaining stories, the book explains in down-to-earth language how to discern a vocation to diocesan priesthood. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
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Scripture and Tradition
Where Is That In the Bible?
By Patrick Madrid When non-Catholics start quoting Bible verses to “prove” that Catholic teachings aren’t biblical, reach for this powerful Bible-based explanation and defense of the Catholic Faith! Where Is That in the Bible? shows you how to deflate standard objections to Catholicism — and how to use Scripture to bring people into (or back into) the Church. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Does the Bible Really Say That? Discovering Catholic Teaching in Scripture
By Patrick Madrid Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Bible Compass: A Catholic’s Guide to Navigating the Scriptures
By Edward P. Sri (Recommended by Jeff Cavins) Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Why Is That in Tradition?
By Patrick Madrid When non-Catholics insist that Catholic practices are just man-made doctrinal aberrations that have been added to Scripture, reach for this convincing explanation and defense of Catholic Tradition! Why is That in Tradition? shows you how to deflate standard objections to Catholic doctrines and practices that have been taught for centuries — and how to use those very beliefs and practices to bring people into (or back into) the Catholic Church. Veteran apologist and best-selling author Patrick Madrid: • Explains the difference between capital “T” Tradition, which are part of divine revelation, the doctrines delivered to the Church by Christ and the Apostles, and small “t” traditions, which are customs or disciplines that develop within the Church. • Shows exactly what the Church has always taught about the Bible, Mary, the communion of saints, praying for the dead, calling priests “Father,” the veneration of relics, the Real Presence, transubstantiation, confession to a priest, purgatory, the primacy of the Pope, apostolic succession, indulgences, holy water, sacramentals, novenas, and many other teachings and customs often objected to by non-Catholics. • Clarifies the true meaning of teachings that anti-Catholics often distort to attack the Church. • Provides accurate answers to the most common objections non-Catholics have about Church teachings. • Demonstrates how to share the riches of the Catholic Faith more effectively with those who find its practices “unscriptural,” or to fallen-away Catholics. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
150 Bible Verses Every Catholic Should Know
By Patrick Madrid Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
A Pocket Guide to the Bible
By Scott Hahn The perfect how-to for easy and fast Scripture reference and comprehension.Using straightforward, accessible language, Scripture expert Scott Hahn explains the nuts and bolts of the Bible how it came to be, the types of literature found within it, and the thrust of each book in a handy, yet thorough way that demystifies the Bible and simplifies understanding. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Praying Scripture for a Change: An Introduction to Lectio Divina
By Dr. Tim Gray Many Christians find prayer difficult and, as a result, do not do much of it. The fact is, many simply do not know how to pray. Even St Paul notes this sad fact when, in Romans 8:26, he says, We do not know how to pray as we ought. In this short book, written for a popular audience by well-known Catholic biblical scholar Dr. Tim Gray, we discover the secret of the saints which can enable us to enter into a lively dialogue with God. Their secret: the ancient art of Lectio Divina (divine, or sacred reading), which is reading, meditating on, and praying the Scriptures. As St. Cyprian notes, Diligently practice prayer and lectio divina. When you pray, you speak with God; when you read [the Scriptures], God speaks to you. Here, we discover that we don t need a mystic gene or divine epiphany to hear God; we simply need to take up the Bible and read. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church
By Stephen K. Ray An exhilarating conversion story of a devout Baptist who relates how he overcame his hostility to the Catholic Church by a combination of serious Bible study and vast research of the writings of the early Church Fathers. In addition to a moving account of their conversion that caused Ray and his wife to “cross the Tiber” to Rome, he offers an in-depth treatment of Baptism and the Eucharist in Scripture and the ancient Church. Thoroughly documented with hundreds of footnotes, this contains perhaps the most complete compilation of biblical and patristic quotations and commentary available on Baptism and the Eucharist, as well as a detailed analysis of Sola Scriptura and Tradition. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church
By Peter Kreeft For the first time in 400 years the Catholic Church has authorized an official universal catechism which instantly became an international best-seller, the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Using this official Catechism, the highly-regarded author and professor Peter Kreeft presents a complete compendium of all the major beliefs of Catholicism written in his readable and concise style. Since the Catechism of the Catholic Church was written for the express purpose of grounding and fostering catechisms based on it for local needs and ordinary readers, Kreeft does just that, offering a thorough summary of Catholic doctrine, morality, and worship in a popular format with less technical language. He presents a systematic, organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental Catholic teachings in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole of the Church’s Tradition. This book is the most thorough, complete and popular catechetical summary of Catholic belief in print that is based on the universal Catechism. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Handbook of Catholic Apologetics: Reasoned Answers to Questions of Faith By Peter Kreeft, Ronald Tracelli
Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of Christianity. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is the only book that categorizes and summarizes all the major arguments in support of the main Christian beliefs. Also included is a Protestant-friendly treatment of Catholic- Protestant issues. The Catholic answers to Protestant questions show how Catholicism is the fullness of the Christian faith. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is full of the wisdom and wit, clarity and insight of philosophers Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli. This is an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Whether you are asking the questions yourself or want to respond to others who are, here is the resource you have been waiting for. Topics include: faith and reason, the existence of God, God’s nature, creation and evolution, providence and free will, miracles, problem of evil, Bible’s historical reliability, divinity of Chris, Christ’s resurrection, life after death, salvation, the Eucharist, Catholic hierarchy and more. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
By Henri J. M. Nouwen (Recommended by Matthew Kelly) Seeing a reproduction of Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on a long spiritual adventure. Here he shares the deeply personal meditation that led him to discover the place within where God has chosen to dwell. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Where We Got the Bible…Our Debt to the Catholic Church
By Henry G. Graham Traces the origin and preservation of sacred Scripture. This book includes the conversion story of the author, who converted from Calvinist ministry to Catholicism. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Great Adventure Bible Timeline DVDs
By Jeff Cavins In this DVD series Jeff Cavins provides comprehensive teaching and commentary on the fourteen narrative books of the Bible. Each 50-55 minute talk is designed to accompany a lesson in The Bible Timeline Study Kit. About The Bible Timeline: A clear understanding of the underlying Scriptural narrative is essential to all Bible reading and study, and for this reason The Bible Timeline is the first foundational study in The Great Adventure Bible Study Series. A combination of individual reading and study, group discussion, and lecture commentary guides participants as they read through the 14 narrative books of the Bible and discover the meaning of each in light of the whole. The Bible Timeline is an immenseley rich study, diving deep into each time period of salvation history. The Bible Timeline is basic enough to suit those who haven t studied the Bible before while at the same time offering ways to go deeper that will challenge the Bible study veteran. Salvation history is covered from its beginning in Genesis through the coming of Christ and the establishment of the Catholic Church. The Bible Timeline has been granted the Imprimatur by Justin Cardinal Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia. Your Bible Study Group will: Read for yourselves the 14 narrative books of the Bible the ones that tell the story in chronological order. Learn God s marvelous plan of salvation history and see how your faith story fits into His-story. Study key Old Testament passages in light of their fulfillment in Christ. Learn how Catholic Tradition views the biblical narrative and how to use the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a study reference. Gain a greater appreciation for the Scripture readings you hear in Mass. Encourage one another as you learn together how God s Word applies to your lives. Lay a strong foundation for further Bible reading and study. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
You Can Understand The Bible: A Practical And Illuminating Guide To Each Book In The Bible
By Peter Kreeft Catholics are often intimidated or overwhelmed by the sheer size and complexity of the Bible. But now popular author and teacher Peter Kreeft has written a clear road map of the Bible, focusing his keen insight and engaging wit on the core message of each book. Book Image Order Now Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Making Senses Out of Scripture: Reading the Bible As the First Christians Did
By Mark P. Shea Take an Amazing Journey into the Depths of Scripture! Book Image Order Now Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
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The Sacraments
A Pocket Guide to Confession
By Michael Dubruiel A great little guidebook to confession. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Hallowed Be This House
By Thomas Howard (Recommended by Peter Kreeft) Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Crossing the Tiber: Evangelical Protestants Discover the Historical Church
By Stephen K. Ray An exhilarating conversion story of a devout Baptist who relates how he overcame his hostility to the Catholic Church by a combination of serious Bible study and vast research of the writings of the early Church Fathers. In addition to a moving account of their conversion that caused Ray and his wife to “cross the Tiber” to Rome, he offers an in-depth treatment of Baptism and the Eucharist in Scripture and the ancient Church. Thoroughly documented with hundreds of footnotes, this contains perhaps the most complete compilation of biblical and patristic quotations and commentary available on Baptism and the Eucharist, as well as a detailed analysis of Sola Scriptura and Tradition. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Frequent Confession: Its Place in the Spitirual Life
By Benedict Baur (Recommended by Christopher West) Frequent Confession presents convincing and strong evidence for the benefits of frequent reception of the sacrament of Penance for the health and growth of the spiritual life of all faithful. “To win the battles of the soul, the best strategy often is to bide one’s time and apply the suitable remedy with patience and perseverance.” So wrote Blessed Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei who tirelessly urged the practice of frequent confession for spiritual advancement. The book is divided into two parts. The first shows the purpose and practice of confession from the aspect of confessor penitent. The second examines the many area where confession applies. An extensive introduction was written by Rev. Salvador Ferigle, who as a layman in 1949 began the apostolate of Opus Dei in the U.S. and died in 1997 at 72. The book is newly indexed. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Sacraments in Scripture
By Tim Gray Sacraments in Scripture is an excellent tool for deepening one’s understanding of the mystery of Christ’s abiding presence with us through the sacraments. It is an excellent tool for studying an essential part of the Church’s teaching on the sacraments. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Seven Sacraments: What They Are, What They Do!
By Francis J. Connell Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Go in Peace: Your Guide to the Purpose and Power of Confession
By Father Mitch Pacwa, Sean Brown Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Chance or the Dance: A Critique of Modern Secularism
By Thomas Howard (Recommended by Peter Kreeft) Contrasting the Christian and secular worldviews, Howard refreshes our minds with the illuminated view of Christianity as it imbued the world in times past—showing that we cannot live meaningful lives without this Christian understanding of things. An inspiring apology for Christianity, and a stirring critique of secularism. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church
By Peter Kreeft For the first time in 400 years the Catholic Church has authorized an official universal catechism which instantly became an international best-seller, the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Using this official Catechism, the highly-regarded author and professor Peter Kreeft presents a complete compendium of all the major beliefs of Catholicism written in his readable and concise style. Since the Catechism of the Catholic Church was written for the express purpose of grounding and fostering catechisms based on it for local needs and ordinary readers, Kreeft does just that, offering a thorough summary of Catholic doctrine, morality, and worship in a popular format with less technical language. He presents a systematic, organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental Catholic teachings in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole of the Church’s Tradition. This book is the most thorough, complete and popular catechetical summary of Catholic belief in print that is based on the universal Catechism. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Handbook of Catholic Apologetics: Reasoned Answers to Questions of Faith
By Peter Kreeft, Ronald Tracelli Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of Christianity. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is the only book that categorizes and summarizes all the major arguments in support of the main Christian beliefs. Also included is a Protestant-friendly treatment of Catholic- Protestant issues. The Catholic answers to Protestant questions show how Catholicism is the fullness of the Christian faith. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is full of the wisdom and wit, clarity and insight of philosophers Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli. This is an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Whether you are asking the questions yourself or want to respond to others who are, here is the resource you have been waiting for. Topics include: faith and reason, the existence of God, God’s nature, creation and evolution, providence and free will, miracles, problem of evil, Bible’s historical reliability, divinity of Chris, Christ’s resurrection, life after death, salvation, the Eucharist, Catholic hierarchy and more. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Back to Virtue: Traditional Moral Wisdom for Modern Moral Confusion
By Peter Kreeft (Recommended by Matthew Kelly) Kreeft issues a clear call to all Christians to get back to their active pursuit of real virtue in their daily lives. This in-depth analysis of the meaning of the virtues and their connection with the Beatitudes also summarizes a scriptural and theological wisdom on leading a holy life. Includes the accumulated wisdom of St. Paul, C.S. Lewis, and many others. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Moses: Signs, Sacraments, Salvation
Directed by Stephen Ray Born a slave, raised a prince, and humbled in exile, Moses returned to confront the mighty Pharaoh with only a staff and the promise of God. Join Steve Ray, best-selling author and popular Bible teacher, in this edition of the Footprints of God series as he takes you on an incredible journey of discovery through Egypt, Jordan, and Israel. Together you’ll discover how Moses, the Exodus, and the Hebrew experience in the wilderness point to the coming of Christ and our salvation. Gain a deeper appreciation for our Savior, and for the Church and her Sacraments. A fast-paced, entertaining biography, travel documentary, Bible study, apologetics course, and Church history study, all rolled into one remarkable adventure! Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Swear to God: The Promise and Power of the Sacraments
By Scott Hahn The most solemn, majestic, and beautiful gifts that Jesus Christ gave to the world are His sacraments. He endowed them with unprecedented and unparalleled power—power to change lives, save souls, and share God’s very life. The sacraments are the ordinary means by which God directs the course of each human life and all of world history. Book Image Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Lord, Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession
By Scott Hahn An illuminating, reassuring explanation of the Catholic Church’s teachings on confession and forgiveness by the bestselling author of The Lamb’s Supper and Hail, Holy Queen. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
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Salvation
The Salvation Controversy
By James Akin (Recommended by Steve Ray) Perhaps nothing splits apart Catholics and Protestants like the topic of salvation. The arguments rage over how we’re saved, when we’re saved, and whether we can be assured of salvation. And Protestants fight among themselves as much as they fight with Catholics. No one understands the various arguments better than Catholic Answers’ Jimmy Akin–a former Protestant himself. For the last 15 years, Jimmy has studied the issue of salvation, taking into account Church teachings and the various Protestant interpretations, while focusing primarily on Scripture. And now he’s taken his findings and put them into a noteworthy book, “The Salvation Controversy.” If you want to understand both the Catholic and Protestant positions on salvation–and be equipped to defend the Church’s teachings–there’s no better guide than “The Salvation Controversy.” It’s a complete guide to salvation that no Catholic should be without. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church
By Peter Kreeft For the first time in 400 years the Catholic Church has authorized an official universal catechism which instantly became an international best-seller, the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Using this official Catechism, the highly-regarded author and professor Peter Kreeft presents a complete compendium of all the major beliefs of Catholicism written in his readable and concise style. Since the Catechism of the Catholic Church was written for the express purpose of grounding and fostering catechisms based on it for local needs and ordinary readers, Kreeft does just that, offering a thorough summary of Catholic doctrine, morality, and worship in a popular format with less technical language. He presents a systematic, organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental Catholic teachings in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole of the Church’s Tradition. This book is the most thorough, complete and popular catechetical summary of Catholic belief in print that is based on the universal Catechism. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Handbook of Catholic Apologetics: Reasoned Answers to Questions of Faith
By Peter Kreeft, Ronald Tracelli Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of Christianity. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is the only book that categorizes and summarizes all the major arguments in support of the main Christian beliefs. Also included is a Protestant-friendly treatment of Catholic- Protestant issues. The Catholic answers to Protestant questions show how Catholicism is the fullness of the Christian faith. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is full of the wisdom and wit, clarity and insight of philosophers Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli. This is an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Whether you are asking the questions yourself or want to respond to others who are, here is the resource you have been waiting for. Topics include: faith and reason, the existence of God, God’s nature, creation and evolution, providence and free will, miracles, problem of evil, Bible’s historical reliability, divinity of Chris, Christ’s resurrection, life after death, salvation, the Eucharist, Catholic hierarchy and more. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Jesus: The Word Became Flesh
Directed by Stephen Ray In this edition in the Footprints of God series, join Stephen Ray as he catches fish in the Sea of Galilee, camps along the Jordan, and explores the places Jesus lived and performed his miracles. Follow the incredible journey through the streets of Jerusalem to Calvary and the tomb, to the Resurrection and Pentecost. Gain a deeper appreciation for our Savior and the salvation he purchased for the world. All this in a fast-paced, entertaining biography, travel documentary, Bible study, apologetics course and Church history study rolled into one remarkable adventure! Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
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The End Times and Last Things
A Pocket Guide to Purgatory
By Patrick Madrid Certain beliefs make us uniquely Catholic one of which is purgatory. In this quick and insightful guide, discover the important role of purgatory in your personal faith journey as well as those who have gone before you. Best-selling author, noted defender of the Faith, and EWTN host Patrick Madrid, uses an easy Q & A format to clear up common misconceptions about the doctrine of purgatory. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Love is Stronger than Death
By Peter J. Kreeft Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Heaven: The Heart’s Deepest Longing
By Peter Kreeft Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Heaven, but Never Dreamed of Asking
By Peter Kreeft “Standing on the shoulders of C.S. Lewis,” Kreeft provides a look at the nature of heaven. A refreshingly clear, theologically sound glimpse of the “undiscovered country.” Kreeft speaks to the heart and the mind for an unexcelled look at one of the most popular, yet least understood, subjects in religion. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Rapture Trap: A Catholic Response to End Times Fever Study Guide
By Paul Thigpen In this companion book, The Rapture Trap Study Guide, Dr. Thigpen helps you unpack the rich treasury of insights, Bible references, and theological truths found in The Rapture Trap. This guide provides you with the most complete and useable Bible study information on eschatology (the study of the “last things”) available. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Hell, Heaven
By O.S.F.C. Fr. Martin von Cochem It has ever been the practice of the Catholic Church to recommend to her spiritual children the meditation on man’s Four Last Things – death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell. Keeping these sobering aspects of human destiny ever before our eyes, we will be that much less likely to fall into mortal sin and be lost eternally. Gives many facts we should meditate on as we contemplate death. This book has converted numerous Protestants in our day because of its cogent reasons for rectifying our lives. Impr. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church
By Peter Kreeft For the first time in 400 years the Catholic Church has authorized an official universal catechism which instantly became an international best-seller, the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Using this official Catechism, the highly-regarded author and professor Peter Kreeft presents a complete compendium of all the major beliefs of Catholicism written in his readable and concise style. Since the Catechism of the Catholic Church was written for the express purpose of grounding and fostering catechisms based on it for local needs and ordinary readers, Kreeft does just that, offering a thorough summary of Catholic doctrine, morality, and worship in a popular format with less technical language. He presents a systematic, organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental Catholic teachings in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole of the Church’s Tradition. This book is the most thorough, complete and popular catechetical summary of Catholic belief in print that is based on the universal Catechism. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Handbook of Catholic Apologetics: Reasoned Answers to Questions of Faith
By Peter Kreeft, Ronald Tracelli Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of Christianity. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is the only book that categorizes and summarizes all the major arguments in support of the main Christian beliefs. Also included is a Protestant-friendly treatment of Catholic- Protestant issues. The Catholic answers to Protestant questions show how Catholicism is the fullness of the Christian faith. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is full of the wisdom and wit, clarity and insight of philosophers Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli. This is an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Whether you are asking the questions yourself or want to respond to others who are, here is the resource you have been waiting for. Topics include: faith and reason, the existence of God, God’s nature, creation and evolution, providence and free will, miracles, problem of evil, Bible’s historical reliability, divinity of Chris, Christ’s resurrection, life after death, salvation, the Eucharist, Catholic hierarchy and more. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
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Marriage and Family
The Costly Cookie Chronicles: A Young Heart Discovers the Face of Christ
Nativity Press is pleased to announce the publication of its second book, The Costly Cookie Chronicles: A Young Heart Discovers the Face of Christ. Eleven-year old Clare wants to be a saint for Jesus, but there are a few things standing in her way: everything she says, does, and thinks. Well…not exactly, but almost. Clare finds surrendering her will to Jesus unbelievably hard, until a visiting priest shares an amazing secret during her church’s parish mission. In this second book by Julie Kelly, Clare discovers the tender love of Mary, the transforming power of meditating on the life of Jesus through the rosary, and the joy of contemplating with Mary the face of Christ. And in her delightfully candid way, Clare invites readers to walk the narrow road with her to Jesus through Mary.
Clare’s Costly Cookie: A Young Heart Discovers the Way of Love
By Julie Kelly In Clare’s Costly Cookie, nine-year-old Clare, a thunderbolt in pigtails, joyfully invites children to experience her transformation from a strong-willed, self-absorbed child to a faithful follower of Jesus. With grace and courage she offers to Him the most meaningful gift she possibly can: her self-will. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate
By Gary Chapman Gary Chapman identifies five basic languages of love and then guides couples towards a better understanding of their unique languages of love. Learn to speak and understand your mate’s love language, and in no time you will be able to effectively love and truly feel loved in return.Skillful communication is within your grasp! Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Seeking an Annulment With the Help of Your Catholic Faith
By Lorene Hanley Duquin Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Good News about Sex and Marriage: Answers to Your Honest Questions about Catholic Teaching
By Christopher West Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Men, Women and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility
By Edward Sri Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Grace Before Meals: Recipes and Inspiration for Family Meals and Family Life
By Father Leo Patalinghug With just a few ingredients and a few hours of time, your kitchen can become the perfect setting notonly for a delicious meal but for experiencing the greatest blessings in life. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Dear God, I don’t get it!
By Patti Maguire Armstrong “Dear God, I don’t get it!” is the perfect story for 3rd through 6th grade Catholic kids and classrooms with excellent writing, vocabulary and thinking activities incorporated at the end of the book. It combines a great story with age-appropriate apologetics and is endorsed by best-selling authors Emily and Jeff Cavins as well as Bishop Zipfel. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholic Truths for Our Children
By Patti Armstrong As one’s children grow, so too should the desire to teach them the Catholic Faith. It is no secret that the best way to pass on one’s Faith to one’s children is to know and live it well oneself. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Amazing Grace for Married Couples: 12 Life-Changing Stories of Renewed Love (Amazing Grace)
By Jeff Cavins, Matthew Pinto, Patti Armstrong Amazing Grace for Married Couples will deepen your commitment to marriage like no other book. This is a collection of inspiring stories about renewed relationships that were once on the brink of disaster. While most people would have written these couples off as hopelessly incompatible, through the grace of God, they overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Amazing Grace for Families: 101 Stories of Faith, Hope, Inspiration, & Humor (Amazing Grace)
By Jeff Cavins, Matthew Pinto, Patti Armstrong The word family brings to mind thoughts of joy, sacrifice, affection, hardship, and humor. Yet it is love that defines what it means to be a family, and it is this same love that gives a family their purpose. In bearing witness to the mystery of the love of Christ, the family becomes the domestic sanctuary of the Church. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Amazing Grace For Fathers
From Catholic Word Amazing Grace for Fathers celebrates the power of fatherhood — and that power is love. The love of our fathers on earth reflects the infinite love of God, our heavenly Father, from which all fatherly guidance, discipline, and protection flows. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Amazing Grace for Mothers: 101 Stories of Faith, Hope, Inspiration & Humor
By Patti Maguire Armstrong, Emily Cavins, Jeff Cavins, Matthew Pinto Amazing Grace for Mothers will lift your heart and send your spirit soaring. You will laugh, you will cry, but most of all you will be refreshed by stories of love, inspiration, miracles, and God’s amazing grace. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
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Divorce
Rebuilding After Divorce – Making Your house a Home Again
By Rose Sweet It’s been awhile and your emotions have healed, but what are the practical steps in rebuilding a truly Catholic life for your and your family after divorce? In inspiring, real-life examples Rose Sweet gives men and women a solid Catholic blueprint for happiness and holiness. Buy now: Ascension Press
How to Understand and Petition for Your Decree of Nullity
By Rose Sweet No other book on the topic includes the comprehensive list of questions that participants will need for presenting a case for nullity. Rose writes simply, beautifully, and with her characteristic heart for the reader. Buy now: Ascension Press
Divorced. Catholic. Now What?
By Lisa Duffy and Vince Frese A must read for divorced men and women, especially if you are Catholic, and the perfect curriculum for parish groups. This book is an indispensable tool for healing, no matter how long you’ve been divorced and is completely Catholic. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Seeking an Annulment With the Help of Your Catholic Faith
By Lorene Hanley Duquin Using authentic Church teaching, spiritual insights, and real-life examples from her work as Director of Parish Life, author Lorene Hanley Duquin leads you through each stage of the annulment process. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
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Teens
Made for More
By Curtis Martin In every young Catholic’s heart there is a search for meaning. Yet many of our youth never get beyond the material distractions of the world. In fact, in a recent survey, teenagers were eight times more desirous of being rich and five times more desirous of being famous than pursuing a life of faith. To be young and Catholic in the modern world is no easy task. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
I Choose God: Stories from Young Catholics
From Spring Arbor/Ingram In twenty-one thought-provoking testimonies, young Catholics talk about their search for truth in a world increasingly free of values and lasting peace. Some hit rock bottom some wandered in confusion, searching for meaning in all the wrong places some were Christians looking for something more. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Did Jesus Have a Last Name? And 199 Other Questions from Catholic Teenagers
By Matthew Pinto; Jason Evert Sequel to the best-seller, Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons? This long-awaited sequel to the best-selling Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons? uses the same easy-to-read, question-and-answer format that has proven successful in capturing the hearts and minds of Catholic teens. With 200 actual questions from teens, Did Jesus Have a Last Name? offers clear and concise answers to some of the most burning questions about the Catholic Faith. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Ask the Bible Geek 2: More Answers to Questions from Catholic Teens
By Mark Hart It’s about time–finding God in the good times, the bad times, party time, ordinary time, all the time. In these questions and answers from his online column, Ask the Bible Geek®, Mark Hart helps young people make time for God, “the timeless One who entered time and space” for each of us. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Ask the Bible Geek: Answers to Questions from Catholic Teens
By Mark Hart Gifted youth leader Mark Hart knows teens inside and out, and as the Bible Geek reg , he asks and answers the real questions that puzzle them. Dealing realistically and honestly with concerns about God, temptations, personal issues, daily life and more, the Bible Geek reg speaks encouragement to the minds and hearts of kids. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Did Adam and Eve Have Belly Buttons?: And 199 Other Questions from Catholic Teenagers
By Matthew J. Pinto This book is the #1 book teens turn to for answers on their Catholic Faith. It inspires, informs and challenges teens. With over 125,000 copies sold, Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons? is the top teen book in the Church, five straight years in a row. Each year, literally hundreds of parishes and schools use Did Adam & Eve? with their teens. It gets read and changes hearts! Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
100 Things Every Catholic Teen Should Know
By Mark Hart, Todd A. Lemieux Do you wonder why, as Catholics, we do some of the things that we do? Do you ever find yourself wishing for short, simple answers as to what the Church teaches and why we claim it as truth? Let 100 Things Every Catholic Teen Should Know, bring to light a bunch of things you might already know and a ton of stuff you probably don’t. You won’t get long, boring answers; you will get quick, straight answers with 100% Catholic truth. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Blessed Are the Bored in Spirit: A Young Catholic’s Search for Meaning
By Mark Hart Too many young Catholics experience their faith as Mark Hart did: They rarely miss Mass even if they don t understand it they have a Bible even if they never read it they go to confession even if they aren t particularly repentant. Is that your experience of Catholicism? Is yours a faith of Thou Shalt Nots? If so, forget about a dreary life of mindless obedience to rules you don t understand. It s time to enter into the transforming light of your Creator who invites you to live from the still center of his undying love. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
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Moral Issues
Catholicism & Ethics Text: A Medical – Moral Handbook
By Edward J. Hayes, Paul J. Hayes, Dorothy E. Kelly, James J. Drummey After setting forth guidelines for arriving at sound ethical and moral decisions, including how to form a correct conscience, Catholicism and Ethics applies these guidelines to such vital health-care issues as artificial insemination, cloning, test tube babies, organ and tissue transplants, artificial nutrition and hydration, and the use of ordinary vs. extraordinary means. The book also traces the history of the Church s opposition to artificial contraception, shows why abortion and physician-assisted killing are terrible crimes, and presents sample health-care proxies governing end-of-life decisions. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catholic Replies 2: Over 800 Questions Answered about Adam and Eve, Annulments, Clergy Catholicism & Reason Text: Creed & Apologetics
By James J. Drummey Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Every Young Man’s Battle: Strategies for Victory in the Real World of Sexual Temptation
By Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker In this world you’re surrounded by sexual images that open the door to temptation. They’re everywhere–on TV, billboards, magazines, music, the internet–and so easy to access that it sometimes feels impossible to escape their clutches. Yet God expects his children to be sexually pure. So how can you survive the relentless battle against temptation? Here’s powerful ammunition. Steve Arterburn and Fred Stoeker, the authors of the hard-hitting best-seller Every Man’s Battle, now focus on the temptations young single Christian men like you face every day–and they offer workable, biblical strategies for achieving sexual purity. The authors examine the standard of Ephesians 5:3–“there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality”–in a positive and sensitive light. And they explain how an authentic, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ is the key to victory over temptation. Every Young Man’s Battle will show you how to train your eyes and your mind, how to clean up your thought life, and how to develop a realistic battle plan for remaining pure in today’s sexually soaked culture. As a result, you’ll experience hope–real hope–for living a strong, pure life God’s way Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Men, Women and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility
By Edward Sri Father Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) published Love and Responsibility in 1960, the fruit of his pastoral work, particularly among young people. His analysis of the true meaning of human love is life-transforming and practical, shedding light on real issues between men and women. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology Of The Body
By John Paul II By Pope John Paul II Translated and introduced by Michael M. Waldstein In this new critical translation of Pope John Paul II’s magnum opus, internationally renowned biblical scholar Michael Waldstein presents John Paul II’s magnificent vision of the human person with meticulous scholarship and profound insight. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Heaven’s Song: Sexual Love as It Was Meant to Be
By Christopher West Journey with Christopher West into the hidden talks of John Paul II s Theology of the Body only recently discovered in the archives in Rome and find out why the Pope himself deemed them too delicate to be delivered in St. Peter s Square. What is it about music? Consider what happens when you chance upon your favorite song on the radio. What emotions does it stir? Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Theology of the Body for Beginners 2nd Edition
By Christopher West Broken families, abortion, AIDS, Internet pornography, sexual abuse scandals, homosexual marriage, our Church and our world are in the midst of a profound sexual crisis. Is there a way out? For such a time as this have we been given Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Based on the words of Jesus, John Paul II’s famous reflections on the body and sex take us to the root of the modern crisis and chart the path to an authentic sexual liberation. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Purity 365: Daily Reflections on True Love
By Jason Evert Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
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Death and Grieving
Heaven: The Heart’s Deepest Longing
By Peter Kreeft Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
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Bible and Catechism
The Ignatius Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
By Catholic Biblical Association of Great B This is the only major modern translation of the Catholic Bible available in standard English. All other major translations have been revised to conform to feminist demands for “inclusive language” (the same language Rome rejected in the new Catechism). Acclaimed for decades as the clearest, most accurate and most beautiful modern translation of the Bible in English. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
Catechism of the Catholic Church
By U.S. Catholic Church Here is the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics believe in common. This book is the catechism that will serve as the standard for all future instruction within the Church. Buy now: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, Books-A-Million
