Books & Reading

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 invaluable to our community’s growth and devotion. Which is...

  The readings and prayers for Saint Louis de Montfort's thirty-three days of preparation for consecrating oneself to Jesus through Mary. Complete texts from Holy Scripture, The Imitation of Christ, Montfort's writings and the prayers used for...

Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus ~ Sister Marie of St. Peter and the "work destined to save society." This is the story of the obscure Carmelite nun who was given a mission to spread reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus, as an antidote to the rising...

A beautiful and simple explanation of the basic Catholic Marian prayer and related devotions. Without a doubt this easy read will increase your love of Mary and draw you closer to her Son, Jesus Christ. Also, check out Salam Maria – the...

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 invaluable to our community’s growth and devotion. Which...

The life of heroic virtue and sacrifice of the last Emperor and King of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is a stunning story of Christ-like leadership and patriotism. Karl’s uncompromising devotion to truth, and to his duties as husband, father,...

The same book as our "Hail Mary Book" but with a different cover for evangelizing purposes. This book is a beautiful and simple explanation of the basic Catholic Marian prayer and related devotions. Without a doubt this easy read will increase your love...

Holy statues of Our Lord, Our Lady and the saints have been part of Catholic for centuries! The most commonly identified is the Infant of Prague, which depicted the Child Jesus as an Infant King. The unique story of this devotion give more meaning to...

Devotional medals are familiar articles worn throughout the ages by Catholics. One however stands out among the rest as having been ordered by Heaven to be made. Saint Catherine Laboure and the "Miraculous Medal" is the amazing story behind this popular...

The feature article of this issue contains a short summary of Saint Louis de Montfort's life before it expounds on the spiritual legacy he left behind in his book, True Devotion. In this masterpiece of Marian devotion, Saint Louis Marie encourages the...

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, converting many heretics. So many miracles were attributed...

The tremendously popular saint, known simply as Padre Pio, was recognized as a means to miracles in his lifetime as he is today. Privileged to bear the wounds of Christ in his body, he was celebrated for life-long mystical experiences which include...

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...

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...

  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...

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...