Books & Reading

  A FROM THE HOUSETOPS PUBLICATIONS Second Series No.4By Father Arnold Damen, S.J. 1855The following sermon is as relevant today as it was over 100 years ago when it was first preached by Father Arnold Damen, S.J. "One cannot have God for his...

Devotion to the Holy Face — Compiled by Mary Frances Lester Our Lord expressed His desire that this devotion should be known and practiced in reparation for man’s blasphemy.  It has become one of the most loved, and remains one of...

  The story of the Martyrs of Uganda is a tremendous example of strength. Converted to the True Faith by the missionary White Fathers, this group of young men unflinchingly faced torture and death rather than surrender their virtue and deny their...

  A prayer book for young Catholics. Useful instruction for Communion and Confirmation and a large selection of devotions and prayers. Truly a beautiful little book. Paperback; illustrated. Available in black and white. Measures 4" X 5 1/2"...

  The “1962 Daily Missal” contains the English translations and the Latin originals of the rites and texts for Holy Mass and many other liturgical ceremonies that were attended by the vast majority of Roman Catholics in the centuries...

  "The life of Peter Julian Eymard, the standard-bearer, herald and champion of Christ's presence, in the sacred tabernacle, is, like that of the Baptist, a shining and burning light…through which the ancient Secret of the Eucharist was...

This is the book you need to discover the significant advantages of frequent Confession and the keys to making each Confession more fruitful. Spiritual master Fr. Benedict Baur quells criticisms of frequent Confession and shares why it is more...

  In this issue the heroic life of Saint Kateri Tekawitha is beautifully written by Sister Marie Bernard, who also painted the picture of the saint for the front cover. If you know little or even nothing of this great native born American saint,...

This is the extraordinary account of Korea's Catholic history and its most illustrious saint and martyr, Saint Andrew Kim, its first native born priest. From the Housetops Magazine issue. Other articles in this issue include: • The Conversion of...

  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...

The Roman Catholic Daily Missal (1962) is considered the most complete missal produced in the English language! It contains all the Masses of the Liturgical year according to the Roman Calendar of 1962, an explanation of the Liturgy, and a summary of...

  First published in 1951 during the controversy over the dogmatic teaching “extra ecclesiam nulla salus,” outside the Church there is no salvation. The co-foundress of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary launches the...

  The life of Saint Marguerite d'Youville, the foundress of the Grey Nuns, is the story of a mother, widow, nurse and nun. Her life shows us that it is possible to  be a child of God the Father – a Saint – in all walks of life...

Ideal for those wanting to carry the New Testament and Psalms at all times for meditation and prayer. This handy volume will easily fit into a shirt pocket or handbag. It uses the same solid Douay-Rheims translation of the New Testament and Psalms as...

Originally printed in 1958, this classic text has been beautifully reprinted in Latin and in English. It is ideal for children ages 4 to 8 years attending the Latin Tridentine Mass. The large print, sturdy construction and full color illustrations and...

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