Unlock the knowledge of our Church Fathers. They fought the first culture wars. They died for our faith. Honor their memory as we walk in their footsteps.
Long established as an indispensable reference tool for clergy, seminarians, RCIA candidates, and lay Catholics, The Fathers of the Church has become the standard introduction to the great teachers of early Christianity.
Newly revised to include more material from more of the Fathers, this expanded edition features full references and citations, a topical index, detailed bibliography, and ancient texts available in English for the first time in more than a century. Additions include authors from little-known traditions of Egypt, East Syria, North Africa, and the lands that make up modern Iran and Iraq, as well as "Mothers of the Church," holy women from Christian antiquity.
Imagine, the wisdom of the ages conveniently presented for your review and prayerful consideration!
This book is the fruit of Fr. Dubay's many years of study and experience in spiritual direction and in it he synthesizes the teachings on prayer of the two great doctors of the Church on prayer--St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila--and the teaching of Sacred Scripture. But the teaching that Fr. Dubay synthesized is not collected from Teresa and John for contemplatives alone. It is meant for every Christian and is based on the Gospel imperative of personal prayer and the call to holiness. All the major elements of these great teachers are ordered, commented on and put in the context of their scriptural foundations. Here is an outstanding book on prayer and the spiritual life written by one of the best spiritual directors and retreat masters of our time, and based on the writings of the Church's two greatest mystical doctors.
"This book is a gold mine for any Christian intent on making progress in prayer. Any reader who appreciates the relevance of the spiritual in these troubled times will find Fire Within difficult to put down. A work of art by a master of the spiritual life." - Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R.
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these special texts are a testament to Sheen's own tenacity, which won him a loyal worldwide following. 256 pages; Paperback. Ligouri Publications.
In a warm and inviting style, Scott Hahn offers brilliant readings of the Scriptures that explore how the Holy Family of the Trinity, the family of the Church, and our own families are an infinite source of strength. 192 pages, hardcover, Doubleday Summer 2002.
The Catholic Church in the U.S. is facing its greatest challenge. What will happen next? Fr. Benedict Groeschel provides a penetrating examination of the roots of the current trouble. Calling upon the example of St. Francis, Fr. Benedict encourages all of us "to rebuild the Church. The Church is suffering -- individually, clergy, laity, religious, " he says. "This is a time for everyone to clamor for reform!" By offering concrete ways for the reader to use this suffering to emerge from the scandals with a renewed faith in the power of Jesus Christ, Fr. Benedict points all of us in the direction of hope. Quantity
By applying in-depth investigation to deep spiritual questions, Hauser reminds us that when faith is challenged, God remains with us and is our source of strength. Using learned analyses, scientific theories, and examples from Scripture, Hauser offers practical help for Christians in using faith to more effectively deal with suffering. Paperback 216 pages. Loyola Press Fall 2002.
The human need for friendship is raised to the supernatural level in Robert Hugh Benson's timeless illustration of the greatest friendship anyone could ever possess. In The Friendship of Christ, first published in 1912, the Catholic convert son of an Archbishop of Canterbury shows how anyone can achieve a deeper relationship with God the Son. The book shows how Christ works in the soul of those who seek him, in his public life, and in the historical examples given in the Gospels. "There is one supreme friendship to which all human friendship points," writes Benson, "one ideal friend in whom we find, perfect and complete, that for which we look in the faces of our human lovers. Scepter publishers, Paperback, 156 pages. A best seller in our store! Quantity
From the Heart of a Father is a book of letters, stories, and inspirational words about how a father wishes to be remembered by his children. The author says: "If my life were to end today, would my children know my true feelings for them?" In personal letters of love wrapped around fictional inspirational stories, the author's hope is that anyone who reads this book will walk away with an uplifting perspective on life. From the Heart of a Father is also a book about communication and understanding, especially communicating to children a clear message of values and virtues. Paperback, 144 pages. Spring 2003 Quantity
Peacetime led those soldiers and sailors to put aside this powerful wartime prayer book as they entered a world rendered more secure because of their sacrifices.
Sophia Institute Press has published this great treasure as Fulton Sheen's Wartime Prayer Book, in a pocket-sized edition similar to the original.
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Always reticent about speaking of himself, Cardinal Van Thuan slowly began to realize that his prison experience of suffering and hope could help others in their journey of faith. The reflections he prepared for the 1997 World Youth Day in Paris became the framework for Five Loaves & Two Fish; the content is his personal Magnificat for the wonders God had worked in and through the small offering of his life--like the fish and loaves in the Gospel, which fed thousands. Paperback, 96 pages. Pauline Book & Media Winter 2004
In this fun little book, Paul McFate offers fifty-two “scientifically corroborated” benefits of going to church—and it appears that the more often you go, the more positive the effects. Inspired to write this book to fulfill his spiritual duties as a godfather, Mcfate notes that “perhaps we all need a little support in the faith at some point or another.”
52 (Good) Reasons to Go to Church offers that support, with each reason based on a documented study. McFate argues that going to church regularly can:
Paul McFate is a communications specialist for the LDS Foundation in Provo, Utah. He is a husband and father of two children. Gregory F. Augustine Pierce is President and Co-Publisher of ACTA Publications. ACTA Publications Paperback 64 pages, May 2004
Marigold Hunt, author of A Life of Our Lord for Children, here continues the tale of Jesus and His Church by retelling for children the events reported in The Acts of the Apostles, St. Luke’s account of the dangerous early days of the Church.
Focusing on the deeds and experiences of Sts. Peter, Paul, Luke, and Barnabas, author Hunt shows children that the Catholic Church which today seems so ancient and established was born in turbulent times, when merely professing belief in Christ could get you killed — and not by rowdies and brigands, but by public officials carrying out their sworn duty.
Time and again, the apostles wind up in jail (some for years), and time and again God frees them by miracles of one sort or another. With Christian hope and great good cheer, they take up again the task with which Christ charged them just before He ascended into Heaven: “Go forth and teach all nations.”
By foot, on horseback, and on frail craft tossed in stormy seas, they do just that, preaching and teaching their way across much of the known world, winning converts and establishing churches in Palestine, Crete, Cyprus, Malta, Phoenicia, the lands that are now Turkey, and even in Rome itself, the pagan capital of the anti-Christian Empire.
Along the way, the apostles heal the sick, cast out devils, and work other miracles. They face down mobs, evade murder plots, and defend themselves in courts in city after city. In the midst of it all, Peter — whose authority as the first Pope was accepted by all of the apostles — settles disputes that arise among the Christians and between the new Churches.
All this and more is told in The First Christians, the thrilling — and true — saga of the lives and works of the first apostles of Jesus. 192 pages paperback Sophia Institute Press, Fall 2004.
Louis Martin was the pattern of Fatherhood on which St. Thérèse built her now famous “Little Way of Spiritual Childhood.” Louis was declared Venerableby the Church in 1994, along with his wife Zélie, because of his “Heroic Virtue.” What kind of a father was he? These reminiscences describe Louis Martin’s marriage at age 34, his love and support for Zélie, his firm discipline yet tender affection for his children, his piety, observance of Sunday, business practices, selfless conduct, generosity to the poor, etc. Celine gives particular attention to the sufferings of her father’s old age, foreseen in a vision by Thérèse, which included a period of time spent in a mental institution. She describes his beautiful death, as well as a sign received by Thérèse indicating that their father’s soul had gone straight to Heaven. Letters written by Louis gives additional insights into his character. Louis Martin’s daughters considered themselves highly blessed to have had so good a father. TAN Books & Publishers Spring 2005.
Purse- or pocket-size edition of the most popular Novenas in honor of the Holy Spirit. Printed in two colors. Illustrated.
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Purse- or pocket-size edition of the most popular Novenas in honor of Our Lady. Printed in two colors. Illustrated.
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Purse- or pocket-size edition of the most popular Novenas in honor of the Saints. Printed in two colors. Illustrated.
Pregnancy can be a strange process. Having a baby alters your life like nothing else. It is a time when friends, relatives, magazines, and doctors all vie for your attention, telling you what you must have, what you need to do, what you should be feeling. In the midst of this whirlwind it is important to find a sense of inner calm. You can transcend the madness and find something spiritual, something of God, in all of this. It is possible to pay positive attention to your feelings, to enjoy exploring your inner experiences, and to clearly discern what is right for you, your baby, and your new family.
Based on a broad Christian tradition this handbook offers exercises for prayer and reflection as a way of exploring your own experiences during those times when you need spiritual guidance most. Although the reflections are specific to pregnancy and motherhood, any woman will find them helpful long after she ceases to be pregnant and her family grows up. This is a gift for mothers of any age. 144 pages, Paperback, Ligouri Publications 2007
