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  “His look, his word, his whole being  express three things: goodness, firmness, faith. Goodness was the man himself; firmness was the leader; faith was the Christian,  the priest, the pontiff, the...

  135 of the most popular and most inspiring meditations have been selected from Fr. Moffatt's classic Minute Meditations Series and combined into one complete volume. Each meditation presents a...

  This unique decal of the Miraculous Medal displayed on your vehicle is sure to inspire other drivers! Oval shaped image printed in metallic silver. Simple installation instructions are printed on...

  The symbol designed by Our Lady for the Miraculous Medal, will be a sign of devotion and love when displayed on your car window! This classy car decal shows the twelve stars signify the Apostles...

  This oval-shaped, genuine pewter visor clip, is beautifully-detailed with the image of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal surrounded by the words 'O Mary Conceived without Sin Pray for Us who Have...

  Here are stories of princes and gypsies, bishops and bears… tales of Catholic boys and girls that remind us that especially in young souls the Faith is quite strong, and evil is never a match for...

  Mornings with Saint Therese is a compilation of 120 daily readings which are short excerpts (no more than 1-3 pages) taken from the Little Flower's writings and also from those of her close family...

  Discover the world of Francesca Cabrini in this moving book that not only educates children about a remarkable person in American history, but inspires them with stories of her compassion,...

In 1946, Francesca Cabrini was canonized as the first saint of the United States. This Vision book for 9 - 15 year olds tells the exciting story of this missionary from Italy who came to America to...

  Beautifully drawn classic images of Our Lady and the Christ Child from famous shrines and miraculous images. Excellent short stories accompany each illustration to provide an outstanding resource...

  A beautiful way to strengthen your love for Christ and His teachings. My Daily Bread is a series of short, daily reflections on the spiritual life. Written with loving care by Father Anthony...

  Non-toxic oversized wooden rosary is perfect for the baby to use during the family rosary.

My Ideal Jesus – Son of Mary, by Father Emil Neubert, SM   Be an apostle in daily life! This beloved spiritual classic of conversations between the disciple of Mary, Jesus and the Blessed Mother,...

  The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis has been the most popular book, second only to Sacred Scripture, for the last five centuries. It presents the fundamental principles of the spiritual...

  Bible Stories for Baby Hands are board books that bring the beauty of traditional religious art to a format that the littlest ones can benefit from. The color lithographs on each page are based on...

  Bible Stories for Baby Hands are board books that bring the beauty of traditional religious art to a format that the littlest ones can benefit from. The color lithographs on each page are based on...

Bible Stories for Baby Hands are board books that bring the beauty of traditional religious art to a format that the littlest ones can benefit from. The color lithographs on each page are based on...

  With beautiful animation, this award-winning film is the true story of the boy whose charity and care for people helped him become Saint Nicholas, a great bishop whose spirit lives on as Santa...

“A book intended to give to children a general idea of the course of Old Testament history from the Fall to the Redemption, especially of those incidents and personages that point to Christ. The...

  Bible Stories for Baby Hands are board books that bring the beauty of traditional religious art to a format that the littlest ones can benefit from. The color lithographs on each page are based on...

  Bible Stories for Baby Hands are board books that bring the beauty of traditional religious art to a format that the littlest ones can benefit from. The color lithographs on each page are based on...

  Once upon a bridge in Alençon, France, an ordinary man met an ordinary woman, and they fell extraordinarily in love. Uncover the beauty of the sacrament of Marriage through the quiet, virtuous...

  Tapestry-style pouch with a beautiful image of Our Lady of Charity.  Many people use this to hold their rosaries though it is a little larger than your usual rosary pouch. A beautiful multi-use...

  A beautifully woven image of Our Lady of Czestochowa, the Polish Madonna, is seen on both sides of this lovely zippered pouch. Gold threads throughout, add a unique elegance and a quality cross...

  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...

  Tapestry-style rosary pouch with the tender image of Our Lady of Good Counsel. Many people use this to hold their rosaries though it is a little larger than your usual rosary pouch. A beautiful...

With gripping detail and firsthand accounts that read like a novel, renowned author Warren Carroll unveils the events that led up to the divine intervention in which Our Lady of Guadalupe was sent to...

  Show your devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas…and the Pro-Life movement, by displaying this decal on your car! Premium transparent vinyl decals printed in metallic...

  Tapestry-style pouch featuring a traditional image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Jesus holding the Brown Scapular. It comes finished off with golden accenting and a secure zipper enclosure...

  This zippered tapestry pouch is beautiful woven on one side with an image of Our Lady of Ostrabrama; the opposite side show a exquisite gold cross. Gold threads throughout, add a unique elegance...

  This tapestry pouch features a stunning image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help on the front, and ornate cross on back.  Many people use this to hold their rosaries though it is a little larger than...

  Exquisite tapestry-style pouch of Our Lady of Sorrows. Many people use this to hold their rosaries though it is a little larger than your usual rosary pouch. A beautiful multi-use catholic...

  In this charming sequel to his bestselling book, Our Lady’s Wardrobe, Anthony DeStefano introduces Catholic children to more well-known images of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Only this time, he...

  This delightful rhyming book introduces Catholic children to the Blessed Virgin Mary in a fun and simple way—through her clothes! When Our Lady lived in Nazareth two thousand years ago, she was...

“The kingdom of heaven is the perfect and highest wisdom of the rational soul . . . in which only the righteous and holy shall reign.” —Saint Augustine   Step onto the mount and listen as one of...

  The stories of the 108 Polish Martyrs of World War II ~ for the first time in English! The descriptions of the martyrs are small glimpses of these holy individuals. As you read these accounts of...

Set in seventeenth-century Scotland this vivid Catholic tale tells of a family whose reputation for defending their people and their Catholic faith is legendary. But  the rights and lives of Scottish...

  No matter how pure or virtuous your intentions may be, you can easily get so caught up in temporal pursuits — “the things of this world” — that you forget about God and His intimate, sustained...

  This movie captures the Capuchin friar's intense faith and devotion, and deep spiritual concern for others, as well as his great compassion for the sick and suffering. It reveals the amazing...

What a perfectly sweet rosary for a young Catholic! Every bead is a flower! The 8 mm Pink Floral-Shaped Fimo Bead Rosary comes with round 'Our Father' beads, and a silver oxidized crucifix and 'Mary'...

  What a beautiful message to share on your Catholic car! This premium car decal displays an artistic rendering of the Rosary, which means garland of roses. Each time you pray the rosary with...

Saint Alphonsus Ligouri offers here one of the most powerful and accessible primers on the art of prayer ever written.   The graces necessary for salvation cannot be obtained from God except by...

  An easy-to-understand step-by-step preparation for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Traditional Catholic Latin Rite. An excellent way to prepare for, appreciate, and follow the rite...

  For the Pro-Life who is on the go! This very convenient cinch up backpack is the perfect way to carry everything you need in one sturdy yet light bag! Whether its bike riding, walking or hiking,...

  In this fascinating book, Father Schouppe presents the ancient Catholic tradition on Purgatory, explaining how its pains are excruciating – greater than any suffering known to earth, how they are...

This lovely rectangular white porcelain rosary box features a cross design beautifully detailed in the lid and is the perfect gift for First Communion, Confirmation, or any special day. Box...

  The Jews usually burned the crosses used by the Romans after executions, but following Jesus' crucifixion they quickly threw the Cross in a ditch to get it out of sight before the feast of...

Renew Subscription We know you want to nourish your soul and mind, and one of the best ways to do this is to read great Catholic content. Books, stories, and spiritual reflections have been...

The term "Requiem" refers to the Missa pro Defunctis, or Mass for the Dead, drawing its name from the opening words of the Introit: “Requiem Aeternam Dona Eis, Domine.” This sacred Mass elevates...

This lovely white porcelain rosary box features a cross design beautifully detailed in the lid and is the perfect gift for First Communion, Confirmation, or any special day. Box measures 2-3/4" Dia...

This oval-shaped, genuine pewter 'Sacred Heart of Jesus' Visor Clip, is beautifully-detailed with the words 'Sacred Heart of Jesus Bless Us' inscribed beneath the image. Our pewter medal comes with a...

  Exquisite zippered tapestry pouch made from a woven image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on one side, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the other. Beautiful gold threads throughout add a unique...

  This issue of "From the Housetops" magazine features a "Tribute to Saint Agnes of Rome" the young virgin martyr from the early Church. Her extraordinary example of virtue shines through as she...

Surrounded by high society with its pomps and glory, this young saint's life is a beautiful example of spiritual strength. Keeping his soul focused on the everlasting riches of virtue and holiness,...

  Had he pursued his career in law, the name and life of Alphonsus Ligouri would have been forgotten soon after his death. We must be forever grateful that by cooperating with grace, Alphonsus...

This is the extraordinary account of Korea's Catholic history and its most illustrious saint and martyr, Saint Andrew Kim, its first native born priest. From the Housetops Magazine issue. Other...

  Saint Anne, mother of the Mother of God, has remained one of the most dear saints since the very start Christianity. Many shrines in her honor have been the haven of consolation for the...

The life of the greatly beloved Saint Anthony of Padua. This inspiring book covers many of the important and exciting events in Friar Anthony's life including a voyage to the Mohammedan land of...

Born in Portugal, Saint Anthony has been adopted by the Italians as the patron of Padua. Once an Augustinian priest, he later joined the newly founded Franciscans and preached throughout Europe,...

  Tapestry-style rosary pouch with a beautiful image of Saint Anthony holding the Christ Child.  Many people use this to hold their rosaries though it is a little larger than your usual rosary...

  In 303 A.D., Barbara is the beautiful, twenty-year old daughter of Dioscoro, the Roman governor during a time of fierce Christian persecution. Barbara is a pagan, but when Giuliana, a slave raised...

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,...

A rugged rosary made from knotted chord and larger black wooden beads. The centerpiece and Crucifix both feature metal Saint Benedict Medals. A sturdy Rosary for daily use! Measures approximately 20...

A rugged rosary made from knotted chord and larger brown wooden beads. The centerpiece and Crucifix both feature metal Saint Benedict Medals. A sturdy Rosary for daily use! Measures approximately 20...

  Striking Car Decal! The power of the Saint Benedict Medal attractively displayed on your car with these quality decals. These are premium transparent vinyl decals printed in metallic silver...

Invoke Saint Benedict for protection and safety while driving with this high quality visor clip.

A quality wooden rosary made from knotted chord and medium sized brown wooden beads. Each Our Father/Glory Be bead and the centerpiece are metal Saint Benedict Medals and the crucifix is also a Saint...

With society crumbling around him, Saint Benedict was called by God to reform the moral and social depravity of his day. Challenging his followers to embrace discipline rather than licentiousness,...

  Mary Fabyan Windeatt presents the powerful story of the famous life and miracles of St. Benedict for the Vision Book series of saints for youth. Known as the Father of Western Monasticism, St...

This issue of "From the Housetops Magazine" features the life of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. One of the most influential men of the twelfth century, Saint Bernard should serve as an inspiration for...

  This astounding story of conversion and sanctity is an encouraging example to those discouraged and seemingly hopelessly addicted to bad habits. It shows that nothing is beyond God's intervention...

  This zippered tapestry pouch is beautiful woven on one side with an image of Saint Charbel Makhlouf and on the opposite side with a Cedar of Lebanon. Gold threads throughout, add a unique elegance...

  Proudly display the patron of travelers, Saint Christopher, on your vehicle with this premium transparent vinyl decal. Oval shaped image printed in metallic silver. Simple installation...

  Perfect for a set of keys, or an accessory on any backpack, purse or bag. Saint Christopher guide and protect us in our travels!

This high quality, round-shaped, genuine pewter visor clip, is a beautifully-detailed medal of Saint Christopher carrying the Christ Child, with the words 'Saint Christopher Protect Us' inscribed...

  The story of the saintly Father Damien, who in 1872 went to the island of Molokai, where lepers had been exiled to live in miserable surroundings. Damien earned the trust of the lepers, and his...

  This is the story of a priest, who instead of fleeing sickness to preserve his own health, rather gave his life for those suffering from an incurable sickness, feared by all; leprosy. Spending the...

Saint Dominic, a contemporary of Saint Francis of Assisi, was zealous for the conversion of souls which lead him to found the Order of Friars Preachers. His life is an exciting adventure of...

  Catherine Beebe presents a dramatic account of the incredible life of St. Dominic in this tenth title in the popular Vision Books series of saints for youth 9 - 15 years old. As a young priest,...

Though she only stood a little under five feet tall, this zealous Italian nun took to the missionary fields of America and beyond with great fervor… but not without overcoming great obstacles...

Saint Francis de Sales' story can well be described as that of a true gentleman who became a saint. Overcoming his personal faults he gently counseled souls, founded an order of religious women,...

Saint Francis' story is the charming tale of a rich and unsatisfied noble with shallow goals of glory, who discovers a dramatic fulfillment in rejection of these values. Instead he pursues a life of...

"Go and set all on fire," was the command given to Saint Francis Xavier by his Superior, Saint Ignatius Loyola. Evangelizing the impenetrable Far East, this zealous missionary accomplished...

A one time "man of the world," Gabriel Possenti forsook the limelight of Italian society to dedicate his life to God as a Passionist. Adventure, however, followed him into the cloister, making his...

  Saint Germaine Cousin, the young shepherdess of France, is a victim of circumstances yet she defies all obstacles by turning loneliness into solitude; abuse into sacrifice and merit; hatred into...

This Vision book for youth 9 - 15 years old tells the exciting, dramatic story of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the order he founded, the Society of Jesus. As a young man, Ignatius had dreams of an...

This issue of "From the Housetops Magazine" features the life of Saint Jerome, one of the Fathers of the Church, who was born about 329. Jerome spent many years in the Holy Land mastering the Hebrew...

The Hurons stared at the giant young Norman, as tall and broad as they, a Jesuit priest robed in black and with a full black beard on his gentle face. He was to live among them for nineteen years,...

  Saint John de Brebeuf, a professed Jesuit of towering stature, left his comfortable surroundings in France to evangelize the "Children of the Forest" in North America. His mission was urgent, his...

  The life of Saint John Marie Vianney is one of a priest in a lonely and obscure village in France, has left an unforgettable mark in the history of the Church. Declared "Patron of Parish Priests,"...

The inspirational story of St. José Sánchez del Río, a 14 yr. old boy in Mexico who died a martyr for the Catholic faith during the Cristero War in the 1920s. Meet young José and his friend Trino as...

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...

  May Saint Joseph guide and guard all travelers, just as he did his own little family, two thousand years ago, according to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, with the help of angels. Amen. Simple...

  Reflections on the Miracle of the Sun. By Msgr. Joseph A. Cirrincione On October 13, 1917, just before the great "Miracle of the Sun" was manifested to some 70,000 spectators at Fatima, Portugal,...