Books & Reading

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...

  The Stations of the Cross prayer booklet is beautifully illustrated with fine Italian 'Bonella' artwork. 32 pages of illustrations and prayers to guide you through the Lenten season and make this pious devotion fruitfully! Booklet includes,...

In this article the little known story of the Spanish Civil War, where thousands of martyrs gave their lives for the Faith, is told. Divided into vignettes that illustrate the heroic courage of lay people, religious, young and old these inspiring stories...

  A quality missal cover machine embroidered by the Sisters with the words: Adoro Te Devote (I Devoutly Adore You) and the symbol of a monstrance. This cover features a custom zipper pull, clear interior pocket , 4 pen/highlighter loops, and is...

  Today's Catholics have fallen in love with Mother Mary Loyola's classic, "King of the Golden City," and for good reason: this delightful allegory about the King of Kings and his beloved Dilecta brings to life the truth and beauty of our Faith in...

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee! Teach your child this beautiful prayer with this lovely little book that explains the "Hail Mary" in simple terms and full color illustrations. From a collection of books for children. Sold separately...

  A beautiful embroidery of the spirit of Carmel , with the Carmelite logo machine embroidered on the front of this quality book cover by the Sisters! This cover features a custom zipper pull, clear interior pocket , 4 pen/highlighter loops,...

  Ireland’s Loyalty to the Mass By Father Augustine Hayden, O.F.M. Cap.  The history of Catholic Ireland is the story of a nation’s unsurpassing love of the Mass.   After the death of Henry the VIII in 1547, when...

40 Days with the Angelic Doctor, St. Thomas Aquinas. There's a multitude of Lenten meditation books but only one that's packed with the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas. Journey through Lent with the Church's greatest philosopher-theologian. This unrivaled...

  Whether you’ve been attending the Extraordinary Form of the Mass for years, or are merely curious about it, this guide is designed to open up the riches contained within the Mass to all. Inside, you will find a word-for-word English...

  Welcome is the title of Mother Mary Loyola's classic work. This lovely book is an aid toward the art of using the times before and after Communion.  This book is not a collection of prayers in the ordinary sense; there is nothing artificial...

  The Manual for Marian Devotion will deepen your relationship with Mary and, in doing so, draw you closer to her Son. The primary purpose of this little work is to provide Catholics with a basic framework for understanding the Church's veneration...

  After the Bible, The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis is the favorite book of Catholics throughout the world and has been the spiritual guide of the saints since it first appeared in 1418.This new, revised edition...

With society crumbling around him, Saint Benedict was called by God to reform the moral and social depravity of his day. Challenging his followers to embrace discipline rather than licentiousness, silence rather than tumult, and mortification rather than...

  "The Narrow Way," by Rev. Peter Geiermann, CSSR, is a manual of the spiritual life for all of good will. It is intended to serve as a handbook for intelligent and devout Catholics in the world and as an introduction to more comprehensive works on...

  An ornately illustrated compilation devotions to the many titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This book provides a short history and explanation of each devotion or apparition along with related prayers and beautiful illustrations. Also includes...

 This classic by St. Louis de Montfort is still considered to be the finest book ever written about the Rosary. This book has been read by Catholics all across the world for centuries. Secret of the Rosary discusses why the Rosary is the most...

Help teach your child about the greatest and most important book, the Holy Scripture, with this fully illustrated introduction to the most important bible stories! This book can be passed down for years to come and become a lifelong keepsake! A great...

This beautiful reproduction of the 1953 edition of the missal contains the Ordinary of the Mass in both Latin and English, in easy to understand language. This classic reprint is a traditional favorite, containing a “Simple Way to Follow the...

  In this booklet, St. Alphonsus Ligouri teaches us how to use the small events of everyday life to raise our hearts and minds to God: in praise, contrition, hope, joy, and union with God's will. In this way, we can “pray unceasingly”...

As no sensible person would make a long road trip without first consulting a map, so the person intent upon gaining Heaven should first resort to a competent guide to reach that Goal of all goals. And no better guide to Heaven exists than An Introduction...

  Beautifully drawn classic images of Our Lady and the Christ Child from famous shrines and miraculous images. Excellent short stories accompany each illustration to provide an outstanding resource for a child to be instructed in his faith while...

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 collection of authoritative quotes and writings from approved sources that verify the Roman Catholic Church's unique role in salvation. By Brother Leonard Mary, MICM. Paperback.

A beautifully illustrated explanation of the Apostles' Creed for your child, presented simple terms. An ideal gift for every occasion. From a collection of books for children. Sold separately. Hardbound. 27 pages.

A beautifully illustrated explanation of The Our Father Prayer, our prayer to God, for your child, presented simple terms. An ideal gift for every occasion. From a collection of books for children. Sold separately. Hardbound. 27 pages.

This wonderful  hardcover book includes 96 stories of favorite saints along with classic art illustrations from Bonella Italia. Children love the stories of the Saints! Give them good spiritual heroes to look up to! Hardcover; full color; 195 pages.

  A Guide for Catholic Young Women by Father Lesance. Like the councils to young men, these were originally delivered in a series of conferences to "Girls in the Ordinary Walks of Life and In Particular, for the Children of Mary." The first part...

In A Year with the Church Fathers, popular Patristics expert Mike Aquilina gathers the wisest, most practical teachings and exhortations from the Fathers of the Church, and presents them in a format perfect for daily meditation and inspiration. The...

  By Henry Garnett In this story, set in 1585 England, the author tells the tale of a supposed group of “priest hunters” and an armed resistance of Catholic people. The main character Nicholas discovers that his mother has converted to...

  Here are twelve of Caryll Houselander's best tales, charmingly illustrated with Renée George's lively drawings of pirates and princesses, castles and kings. Through the tale of Jack and Jim, even young children will grasp the meaning of...

  The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis has been the most popular book, second only to Sacred Scripture, for the last five centuries. It presents the fundamental principles of the spiritual life. The Christian soul is invited to...

  Devotion to the Precious Blood — The Precious Blood is a treasure of infinite value. In this book readers will learn how to atone for sins and obtain all graces and blessings for themselves and others. Included here are inspiring...

  The words "Ecce Panis Angelorum" (Behold the Bread of Angels) and the design of a monstrance are machine embroidered on the front of this quality dark rose colored book cover by the Sisters! This cover features a custom zipper pull, clear...

This intriguing and fun book investigates 12 mysterious, inexplicable cases that have happened in the history of the Catholic faith, some of which still continue to happen or remain today. These cases consider such questions as: • Did the sun...

"Here, then," says St. Alphonsus, "is our heaven on earth--the Most Blessed Sacrament." This book was conceived and written to help us grow in the knowledge and love of God and in appreciation for what He has done for us. For each of the 31 days of the...

  An exquisite hardcover book that is both beautiful and spiritually fruitful! The timeless "Stations of the Cross" according to Saint Alphonse's Ligouri embellished with large, full-color images of each Station. This book has everything...

The Way of the Cross -according to the method of Saint Alphonsus Ligouri Easily the most popular and best-loved Way of the Cross ever. Traditional, edifying pictures. The Stabat Mater in Latin and in English. Paperback; 36 pages.

Saint Alphonsus Ligouri offers here one of the most powerful and accessible primers on the art of prayer ever written.   The graces necessary for salvation cannot be obtained from God except by prayer. Indeed, the damned have been lost precisely...

  CHRISTUS VINCIT: CHRIST’S TRIUMPH OVER THE DARKNESS OF THE AGE In this absorbing interview, Bishop Athanasius Schneider offers a candid, incisive examination of controversies raging in the Church and the most pressing issues of our times,...

This beautifully illustrated full color masterpiece combines the life of Jesus with Stations of the Cross, as well as Novenas, prayers and devotions. Hardcover, 224 pages

  A daily remembrance of our forefathers in the Faith. Fr. Henry Sebastian Bowden wrote this powerful book so we will never forget the sacrifices of those martyrs who preserved and bequeathed to us our Catholic Faith. The heroic witness of the...

  Bible Stories for Baby Hands are board books that bring the beauty of traditional religious art to a format that the littlest ones can benefit from. The color lithographs on each page are based on engravings by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld for...

Wisdom's Fool: A Biography of Saint Louis de Montfort by Eddie Doherty. The famous journalist Eddie Doherty was a faithful Catholic and a man of ardent spirituality who found in the example and writings of St. Louis de Montfort a wealth of inspiration,...

  Bible Stories for Baby Hands are board books that bring the beauty of traditional religious art to a format that the littlest ones can benefit from. The color lithographs on each page are based on engravings by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld for...

  Does your mind often wander when you recite the Holy Rosary? Spiritual master Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo — called “a saint” by Padre Pio — will teach you to deepen your powers of recollection as you reflect upon the sacred...

  Beautiful line drawings of the Saints, based on paintings by great masters, grace every page. The holy men and women chosen for this volume are organized chronologically, beginning with the principal characters in the life of Christ, the four...

  In these pages, Fr. Aloysius Roche shows you the saints not so much from a new angle as from a less familiar one, a comfortable angle that makes for a certain coziness. Without diluting the intensity and holiness of the saints, he tries to bring...

  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...

  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...

  Keep Christ in Christmas this year by turning to this slim volume of daily Advent meditations by Bishop Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, one of the greatest homilists in the history of the Church. Carefully selected to lift your soul to God in...

  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...

  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...

In this beautifully expanded retelling of the story of our Redemption, Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri brings the narrative to a deeply personal level, prompting each of us to reflect more profoundly on our own guilt and need for expiation. From the Housetops...

  This book in the series of Sotnik's popular and lovely coloring books, uses the inspiring Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary for the text. She presents numerous, beautifully drawn classic images of Our Lady under her many titles, including Mother...

  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...

  A beautiful way to strengthen your love for Christ and His teachings. My Daily Bread is a series of short, daily reflections on the spiritual life. Written with loving care by Father Anthony Paone, this devotional will strengthen your love...

  “Of Mary, there is never enough!” ~Saint Bernard of ClairvauxBooks about the Blessed Virgin abound, yet the words of St. Bernard of Clairvaux still ring true: “Of Mary, there is never enough!” She is a mystery that...

  Reflections on the Miracle of the Sun. By Msgr. Joseph A. Cirrincione On October 13, 1917, just before the great "Miracle of the Sun" was manifested to some 70,000 spectators at Fatima, Portugal, there appeared to the three child-visionaries an...

St. Joseph obtains favors of any kind, but particularly in family problems, financial needs, purity, dangers, work, housing and a happy death.   He is the universal patron - whatever our petition is, you can pray to St. Joseph with confidence. He...

  A beautiful embroidery of the spirit of Carmel , with the Carmelite logo machine embroidered on the front of this quality book cover by the Sisters! This cover features a custom zipper pull, clear interior pocket, 4 pen/highlighter loops,...

“A book intended to give to children a general idea of the course of Old Testament history from the Fall to the Redemption, especially of those incidents and personages that point to Christ. The rhymes are designedly simple and colloquial, as the...

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 (1576-1622)...

  Dear Children: "The Gospels are four very short books that tell you about our Lord's life. You can read them quite fast. The reason the same story takes so much longer to tell in this book is that the men who wrote the Gospels just went straight...

Your meditation book for the month of Mary! Daily Meditations for a Profound Reform of Heart in the School of Mary This little book, A Month with Mary, was written by an Italian holy priest Father Dolindo Ruotolo (1882-1970). Originally written as...

  In this charming sequel to his bestselling book, Our Lady’s Wardrobe, Anthony DeStefano introduces Catholic children to more well-known images of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Only this time, he doesn’t use Our Lady’s clothes to...

  Exercises for each day of the month of March by the Most Rev. M. de Langalerie, Archbishop of Auch. St. Teresa of Avila tells us, “I took for my advocate and lord the glorious Saint Joseph and commended myself earnestly to him...he gave me...

'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...

  The Young Catholic’s Daily Missal is designed to open up the spiritual treasures of the Mass for young Catholics from the time of their First Communion up through their early teen years.  This missal conforms to the rubrics...

  The King of the Golden City is an allegorical tale which has stood the test of time because of the beauty of its symbolism and the richness of its spiritual advice.  Written for children yet beloved by all, the only complaint lodged...

Fulton J. Sheen was remarkable in his ability to uncover many layers of meaning in the life and words of Jesus of Nazareth. The Seven Beatitudes and The Seven Words from the Cross—both were delivered from a mountain, but the connection runs deeper...

  Mary Fabyan Windeatt presents the powerful story of the famous life and miracles of St. Benedict for the Vision Book series of saints for youth. Known as the Father of Western Monasticism, St. Benedict played a major role in the Christinization...

  The Jews usually burned the crosses used by the Romans after executions, but following Jesus' crucifixion they quickly threw the Cross in a ditch to get it out of sight before the feast of Passover. That preserved the True Cross, and memory of...

  When she was about nine years old, Josephine Bakhita was kidnapped near Darfur, Sudan, by Arab slave traders. For several years she was subjected to brutal and humiliating treatment until she was ransomed and taken to Venice, Italy, where she...

  From 1899 until her death in 1903, the young Italian woman St. Gemma Galgani physically experienced the wounds of Christ every Thursday evening. The stigmata would appear and bleed on her hands, feet, and side, stopping only on Friday afternoon...

  "Those who follow the saints", said Pope Clement I, "will themselves become saints". Their words and deeds provide a treasury of time-tested wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration for the pursuit of holiness. Best-selling Catholic author Paul...

  This unique book tells twelve inspiring true stories that help children get to know Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, and encourage them to remain close to him in the Eucharist all their lives. From the multiplication of the loaves...

“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...

Christ, the Life of the Soul is a modern spiritual classic. Drawing upon the Scriptures, the Liturgy, and the Doctors of the Church, Blessed Columba Marmion shows us the path towards freedom from self-bondage and the enlargement of our souls—to...

  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 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.

  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...

  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 School of Jesus Crucified – The Lessons of Calvary,  Father Ignatius of the Side of Jesus   The Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ is the great source and foundation of the spiritual life.  Father Ignatius, a...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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.

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...