By: Fr. Benedict Groeschel with Kevin Perrotta To know God is the deepest human desire. And to get closer to him, we need the guidance of the women and men who have already found the way. The Journey Toward God serves us by bringing together in one book inspiring and instructive selections from the great writers who…
The Joy of Love (Amoris Laetitia) brings together the results of the two Synods on the Family convoked by Pope Francis in 2014 and 2015. Striking for its breadth and detail—and firmly grounded in the challenges of family experiences—the Joy of Love affirms the rich and complex reality of family life with pastoral care, speaking the language of experience…
In the last few years, the priesthood has been challenged by crisis and tension. Addressing this crisis, licensed psychologist and director of the Saint Luke Institute, Fr. Stephen Rossetti stresses that psychology can be effective in enriching the lives of priests, and the priesthood itself, if it works with a basis of spirituality. Rossetti invites…
The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium) is the long-awaited teaching of Pope Francis on the proclamation of the Gospel. Pope Francis is calling upon the Church and the world with encouragement to begin a new chapter in evangelization. This dynamic document is written in the plain, everyday language for which the pope has become…
Bestselling author Scott Hahn sheds new light on the Mass, offering readers a deeper appreciation of the most familiar of Catholic rituals. Of all things Catholic, there is nothing that is so familiar as the Mass. With its unchanging prayers, the Mass fits Catholics like their favorite clothes. Yet most Catholics sitting in the pews…
Everything Needed to Understand and Appreciate the Traditional Latin Mass. Fr. George Moorman. 185 Pp. PB. Extremely informative, yet very easy to read! This book explains prayer by prayer, what happens at the Latin Mass and why. Why is the Mass in Latin, the use of silence, bells, specific colors, etc.—and how we participate. Reviews…
This document details the theological aspects of the role of the laity in the Church, as well as their formation and mission. The document aims to indicate the road to lay participation in society that is the gift and responsibility of the faithful. It includes all aspects of the Synod: Lineamenta, the Instrumentum Laboris, the…
The story of the first Valentine is a tale about God’s love. Written by Cornelia Bilinsky (whom children will recognize as the author of Patrick and the Fire, The Queen and the Cross, and The Saint Who Fought the Dragon: The Story of St. George), The Legend of the First Valentine explains how St. Valentine came to be associated with…
By Kevin and Mary O Neill Join your friendly guides Fulton and Cynthia on a biblical adventure as they journey from creation to salvation and discover the importance of God’s sanctifying grace. Set in a vivid comic-book format with stunning photographs, this book makes profound theological concepts accessible to both the Catholic and the curious,…
From hearty breads to succulent stews to mouth-watering omelets and desserts, award-winning chef and former Vatican Swiss Guard David Geisser returns with 75 new international recipes that were specially conceived for the penitential season of Lent. From delicious soups and salads to zesty curries and rich smoothies, Chef Geisser offers here a uniquely Catholic way…
Experience Lent in a whole new way with a daily trip to The Lenten Pharmacy, which features enchanting art by Edward Hays and is appropriate for any year. In this imaginative collection of Lenten reflections, Edward Hays invites us to focus on Jesus the Healer. Each daily prescription encourages us to explore our lives, embrace goodness,…
Author: Dan Schneider, PhD We fight an ancient enemy, and the ancient weapons are best.  Since the creation of man, the devil has sought the ruin of souls. Liber Christo is a tactical field manual for those interested in not only learning more about spiritual combat, but also engaging and winning the spiritual battles of this…
What happened to liberty and justice for all? Americans are losing what are supposed to be constitutionally promised rights at an alarming pace. The Founding Fathers understood the overriding essentiality of religious practice unimpeded by governmental authority, but time and vast cultural change has eroded this from the consciences of modern politicians. The struggle for…
By: Fr. Carl Schulte The Life of Sr. Marie de Mandat-Grancey and Mary s House in Ephesus tells the story of a faith-filled woman s life of service and her quest to discover the house of the Blessed Virgin in Ephesus. Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey, a Daughter of Charity, responded to God s call and dedicated her…
Francis, go and build up My house, which thou seest, is falling into ruin. To fulfill this command of Our Lord, St Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) began by restoring physical churches and continued by building up the spiritual Church in souls. Francis humility, purity, and true joy inspired many to conversion and a deeper faith. …
Saint Joseph stands close to Jesus and Mary at the heart of the gospel story. Yet he remains largely in the background, silent and steady. Not surprisingly, Christians throughout the ages have pondered deeply this mystery that is Joseph. Â Many have speculated about the unknown details of his life, and several mystics were granted…