This work by Anne consists of two essays on topics close to the heart of Jesus. The first is entitled In Defense of Obedience and the second is entitled Reflections on the Priesthood. This is a serious call to return to a spirit of obedience to the Magisterium of the Church. Obedience to the Church…
By St. JosemarÃa Escrivá This collection of homilies is the third collection by St. JosemarÃa that Scepter has published. St. JosemarÃa Escrivá talked to groups of people from many varied backgrounds, to transmit to them the Spirit of God. In his preaching, there was a specific way which was very characteristic of him: family-like conversation in which all manner of topics come…
In 1927, during the murderous anti-Catholic reign of Mexican president Plutarco Elias Calles, Mother Luisita and two members of her Carmelite community cast off their religious habits, donned secular clothes, trembling all the while, started out on a perilous flight from the brutal, atheistic government intent on killing them. Neither their forced exile nor those…
The History, Theology, and Psychology of Eucharistic Adoration Theological, historical, and psychological reasons for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament outside Mass examined in-depth. 352 pages. Paperback.
Infiltration:The Plot to Destroy the Church from Within It took nearly two millennia for the enemies of the Catholic Church to realize they could not successfully attack the Church from the outside. Indeed, countless nemeses from Nero to Napoleon succeeded only in creating sympathy and martyrs for our Catholic Faith. That all changed in the…
INFINITE BANDWIDTHEncountering Christ in the Media by Eugene Gan with foreword by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. Dr. Gan presents the Church s documents on communications in a most engaging and interesting manner, comprising seven media keys and a fascinating introduction, Googling with God: A Catholic Approach to Media . In our increasingly secularized media environment,…
Praised by Pope St. Pius X, Pope Benedict XV, and by many cardinals and bishops, Inner Strength for Active Apostles was an instant hit, and has since been read with gratitude by hundreds of thousands of busy parents, teachers, preachers, catechists, and other Christians working in the world to save souls without losing their own….
It s not always possible to control external events. There are so many things that are outside our control: the past, what others think of us, chronic health issues, other peoples actions, the weather, unforeseen events. This list goes on and on. It is possible, though, to gain more control over our interior life. In his…
Over 3,000 names of saints for boys and girls. Used for years by parents choosing baptismal names. A handy reference. Belongs in every home and parish. All alphabetical, plus derivatives from basic names. 47Â pages.
God wants to have a relationship with his children. Although prayer can seem to be something impersonal and difficult, it’s actually quite simple. It’s communicating with God. It’s Personal: Cultivating Your Relationship with God, a booklet in The Curious Catholic series, was created to help draw busy Catholics closer to God by revealing the beauty of personal relationship with…
Among politicians of national stature today, there is perhaps none more respected as a principled conservative than Rick Santorum. In It Takes a Family: Conservatism and the Common Good, Santorum articulates the humane vision that he believes must inform public policy if it is to be effective and just. An appreciation for the civic bonds that…
This book made Our Lady of Fatima known to the world! Written shortly after the apparitions, the account here relies on the living memory of eyewitnesses and on the words of Lucia herself, who had been specifically interviewed for this book. Truly, this is a moving firsthand account of the life of the youngest saint…
This Lent, deepen your reverence for God’s profound love! Let Bishop Serratelli’s book lead you to a new perspective on sacrifice and renewal. Bishop Serratelli offers biblical meditations on specific moments of the Passion narrative. A deeper understanding of the events of Jesus’ last days as recorded in Scripture can help us to see more clearly…
When Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God, he was talking about an utterly different way of relating to human society as we know it. He was talking about a new world order, a term recently on the lips of politicians. What a false sense of the term they have used, contends popular preacher and…
In response to the great challenges faced by modern Catholics, Christoph Cardinal Schönborn presents an in-depth formation for intentional disciples of Jesus. His presentation is aimed at demonstrating that the call of Jesus is not an abstract idea but a real way of life, a school of life. Jesus forms his followers in the art…