Books & Reading

The story of Saint Vincent de Paul is a timeless example of the Catholic Church's work with the poor. Compelled by a deep love and zeal for souls, this saint spent his life doing acts of charity that affected society at large throughout the ages. Saint...

Saint Vincent Ferrer thundered warnings of final judgement in the fourteen hundreds to a world filled with confusion and sin, in an age not unlike our own present time. This saint proved that only holiness can truly combat the evils that ravage society...

"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 psychologically...

A fantastic activity book that also teaches kids about our heroes, the saints! A mini-story or bio is included for each saint featured here – kids will read the story and choose the sticker that fits next to it. What’s even better is that the...

A fantastic activity book that also teaches kids about our heroes, the saints! A mini-story or bio is included for each saint featured here – kids will read the story and choose the sticker that fits next to it. What’s even better is that the...

These pages remind us that God's grace can conquer every human flaw . . . Christ came not to call saints but to make them — often out of weak, stupid, and sinful men. That’s why the saints are not only models of holiness for us to...

True tales of horror and holiness… French priests enter a war zone where captured Westerners are paraded before their captors, tortured, and then beheaded. Their desecrated bodies get dumped by the roadside. Iraq in 2007? The Gaza Strip?...

Grow in your love for the saints…and discover new friends among the Church Triumphant with this book of edifying and informative lives the of the saints for each day of the year. Includes beautiful illustrations from the Dusseldorf collection of...

By Raphael Brown Numerous beautiful, true stories about canonized Saints who saw and spoke with the Blessed Mother, e.g., St. Gertrude the Great, St. Francis, St. Bridget, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, etc.--17 in...

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...

"Mary has made herself all to all, and opens her merciful heart to all, that all may receive of her fullness; the sick, health; those in affliction, comfort; the sinner, pardon; and God, glory." ~St. Bernard (1090 1153) See How She Loves Us: 50 Approved...

Sermons For Lent,  by Saint Francis de Sales Features twelve sermons on key aspects of the Christian life given during Lent, -- how to resist temptation, the danger of losing one’s soul, the hidden meanings of Our Lord’s Passion,...

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...

Steeped as he was in Sacred Scripture, St. Francis de Sales gives totally fresh and surprising insights into the truths of our religion including: the Sacred Name of Jesus, Our Lady's wisdom at Cana, St. John the Baptist's temptation, etc. Nine...

The life of the unassuming Sister Blandina is one of missionary zeal and fearless charity. Beginning her religious life in Cincinnati, her missionary journey of obedience brought her to the far-out Wild West where she faced outlaws and brigands. She...

Discover here the brave heroism of young Maria Goretti, recounted in powerful detail--Maria's virtuous life that led to her courageous decision, her family's terrible poverty, her first Holy Communion, her mature acceptance of adult responsibilities, the...