Books & Reading

By Archbishop Alban Goodier Advent is a time to slow our pace of life—to be open, to be welcome, to be still and gaze at the beauty before us: Almighty God, present, waiting in the womb of his chosen Mother. The Christmas season, likewise,...

“…in lively recitative ballad verse, Katharine Tynan tells the entire story of St. Patrick, without missing a single incident of any significance or importance. The book consists of thirty-two large folio pages, where 'a rivulet' of large,...

Alban Goodier takes the reader inside the main witnesses to Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection and the subsequent apparitions to his closest followers. Goodier goes well beyond the narration of the Gospel facts to dive deep into the...

The Sacred Heart and Mine in Holy Communion is a wonderful set of brief meditations on the titles of the Sacred Heart, suitable for Communion or visits to the Blessed Sacrament. Sister Mary Philip entered the Bar Convent in 1905, during Mother Mary...

Introduce your child devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the lovely book! Why devotion to the Sacred Heart?  The Sacred Heart of Jesus is the symbol of God's infinite love - the symbol of His own generous self-sacrificing love for men...

A short, famous classic on "true devotion to Mary" – an excellent, easy means of attaining holiness and salvation, a way followed by Popes and Saints, but also perfect for lay people. It is at least every bit as good as his True Devotion to Mary!...

This little book about the 33-Day Consecration to Our Lady, includes stories and questions to help your child get a better understanding about the secret of Mary. The content of this book offers a perfect way to have your little one get closer to the...

The Secret of the Rosary is one of the most beloved classics of Catholic literature as it teaches its readers this very important and spiritually vital thing! Written by St. Louis De Montfort, this short and revelatory book describes the many...

Fulton J. Sheen turned his voice and pen to many subjects during the course of a long and remarkable apostolate. But nothing was closer to the heart of his message than bringing the words of Our Lord and Our Blessed Mother to bear on the problems of...

Salvation and spiritual perfection should not be sought haphazardly; a strategy is needed to win the battle for our souls. The Spiritual Combat, first published in 1589, provides timeless guidance in spiritual discipline. St Francis de Sales...

This paperback book is a must-have for every devotee or lover of the writings of St. Francis de Sales! Edited and introduced by C.F. Kelley, the book comprises of spiritual maxims from the Saint's other writings, such as: Introduction to the Devout...

'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 'Mary and Children with Angels' floating on clouds. Great book to have in...

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...

The spiritual vision of Dom Prosper Guéranger culminated in the primacy and centrality of the sacred liturgy, the opus Dei or work of God. He writes, “The liturgy is the highest and the holiest expression of the thought and...

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 them...