Books & Reading

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 members and friends.  This hardcover book is...

Read about the fascinating story behind Our Lady’s miraculous image that has been preserved for centuries at Jasna Gora in Czestochowa, Poland, and the miracles attributed to Our Lady’s powerful intercession.  Softcover, 189 pgs.  

The Way of the Cross -according to the method of St. Francis of Assisi   Moving meditations of the Way of the Cross. Traditional, edifying pictures. The Stabat Mater is given in Latin and English. Paperback; 36 pages.

For 2000 years now, young Christians have lived — and often died — for Christ, and with a courage that many adults find hard to muster. Although she was just thirteen, in 304 pagan authorities tortured and murdered brave Agnes of Rome for...

"The only tragedy is not to be a saint", wrote the French novelist Léon Bloy. And St. Francis de Sales said that "A sad saint would be a sorry saint." But what is a saint? One way to answer is to analyze sanctity, theologically and...

Saint Alphonsus Liguori, the Prince of Moral Theologians, was one of the greatest preachers in Church history. A religious founder, consummate theologian, and holy man of God, St. Alphonsus never failed to utter a stirring word that drew out a lively...

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: The Mystery of Christ's Love by Father Michael Mueller, CSSR Few Catholics have anywhere near an adequate appreciation for the glory and splendors of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass—the central aspect of our...

The enigmatic Saint Patrick is perhaps the most widely known saint...about whom very little is widely known. This is the perfect book for anyone who wishes to learn more about this popular Saint. Combining an authoritative account of Saint...

Countless graces flow from the use of Holy Water — but only if you use it properly. Do you know how it can protect you from danger? Or how it can deepen your prayers during Mass? In clear, convincing language, Father Theiler lays out...

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 goodness.Among others, you'll meet: Bernard,...

Thirteen beautiful sermons about Our Blessed Mother by this master of mystical theology and Doctor of the Church, published in English for the first time. Shows how Our Lady's life was rich in virtue especially humility, obedience and charity. St...

Get the whole story of this beloved Saint, from her autobiography. Written at the request of her superior during her last illness at the age of 24, it is a stunning piece of spirituality, easy to read and to practice. Paperback. 306 pages.

'Ten Commandments' is an instructional book is written by the famous Catholic author Fr. Daniel Lord, S.J. This book has a light blue hardcover with a beautiful illustration of ''Girl Child with Angels' floating on clouds. Great book to have in your...

Tradado de la Verdadera Devoción a la Santísima Virgen Maria. San Luis Maria de Montfort. Considered by many to be the greatest single book of Marian spirituality ever written, True Devotion to Mary, is Saint Louis de Montfort's classic...

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 the 108 Polish Martyrs, may they become a prayer, a...

Oftentimes the saints are portrayed as being so super-human, that we find it difficult or impossible to imitate them. This biography of Saint Louis Marie de Montfort was written to reveal the human and imitable side of this great saint. Paperback; 194...

Have you read some of our excellent books from Mancipia Press? In an effort to spread the word and do our part in the new evangelization, you can now get the 3-book Mancipia Collection for a great price! The Collection includes: "Bread of Life" -...

This beautifully illustrated book, with its companion, My Picture Book of First Confession, was originally written by a Dutch religious, Brother Maria Cassianus Versteeg, as one among a series of books for children printed by their Orphanage...

The Champions of the Rosary by Donald H. Calloway, MC The Rosary is a spiritual sword. It enshrines the saving mysteries of the God-Man and has the power to defeat evil, conquer sin, and bring about peace. The rosary is the sword of Our Lady! In...

  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 courageously chose to endure torture and death at a...