Books & Reading

At the Cross With Mary is a beautiful work on the life and message of Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin written by devotee John Joseph Schweska. A series of prayers, reflections and lessons drawn from the exemplary yet short life of Saint Gabriel,...

In 1802, the mysterious grave of this young martyr was discovered in the Roman catacombs. Her courageous story, mystically revealed to three people, told how she faced torture and death at the hands of the Roman emperor. The thirteen-year-old Philomena...

  Here's a great way to get your friends and family to attend more weekday and Saturday morning Masses! Don't just limit yourself to Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation Masses! Love yourself, your neighbors, your relatives and your friends and pass...

The unique vision of Fatima and its message are still affecting society in many ways and ironically both the vision and message were given to three small children ages ten, eight and seven. The cause for the canonization of Blessed Jacinta Marto,...

This is the story of one Ignatius Cardinal Kung, Modern Confessor of the Faith, the first Chinese Bishop of Shanghai and one of the Church's staunchest leaders in time of persecution. Unyielding to the revolution of Mao, Cardinal Kung suffered...

The Martin Family ~ the story of the family of Saint Therese of Lisieux The story of Zelie and Louis Martin, recently canonized together as a married couple, is the tender tale of two people in love who put God first in their relationship. Although...

Saint Benedict, Father of Western Monasticism, cuts a prestigious figure both historically and spiritually. His influence is still with us today, leaving his impact on the world in education, art, literature and agriculture. A study of this article will...

Saint Joseph, Head of the Holy Family. Holy Scripture is somewhat silent about Saint Joseph, yet the little that is spoken is intrinsic to the plan of salvation. In the Old Testament the Holy Spirit said, "Go to Joseph" when the people were starving and...

The enchanting story of the miraculous fresco of Our Lady of Good Counsel. The ancient painting, by an unknown artist, is a tender depiction of the Son of God embracing His Blessed Mother. Painted on a thin shell of plaster, the image was honored...

Saint Josephine Bakhita ~ Flower of the African Desert The life of Saint Josephine Bakhita is a journey of incredible grace. She was kidnapped, abused, and sold into slavery. However, what could have been fuel for a deep and lasting hatred turned...

  Chosen by God as the head of the Holy Family, Saint Joseph humbly took on the great responsibility of providing and caring for Jesus and Mary. Throughout his life he had complete trust and confidence in God, and perfect abandonment to His...

A modern hero, this Polish priest was just beatified in 2010. During the time of the Solidarity movement, Jerzy inspired and supported the faithful in their struggle for freedom and counseled them to achieve it by "overcoming evil with good." He was...