Books & Reading

  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 practical application of spirituality for those who...

"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...

“Let us leave a saint to write the life of a saint.” —St. Thomas Aquinas In the annals of Christian sanctity, Dominic Savio emerges as a luminary, guiding the path of the faithful with the light of his youthful innocence and zeal. St...

  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...

  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...

  Thérèse of Lisieux was so taken by this book that it spurred her entry into the convent. "Reading this book was one of the greatest graces of my life," she says in her autobiography. "The impression I received from it is too sweet...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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,...

  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...