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Despite a long history of external threats and internal strife, the Roman Catholic Church remains a vast and influential presence in our modern world. But what were its origins, and how has it changed and adapted over the centuries? After Pope Benedict XVI dramatically resigned in early 2013...

In this spiritual classic, Dom Jean-Baptiste Chautard reveals the essential truth at the heart of all Catholic apostolic work: without a deep interior life rooted in Christ, outward activity becomes hollow. Written for priests, religious, and laity alike, The Soul of the Apostolate shows that only through prayer, meditation, and union with God does apostolic work bear lasting fruit. This book has guided generations of Catholics to anchor their efforts in Christ and safeguard themselves from the dangers of mere activism.

A Catholic Classic—UPDATED AND EXPANDED! For 2,000 years, Catholicism—the largest religion in the world and in the United States—has shaped global history on a scale unequaled by any other institution. Triumph offers an accessible, affirmative, and exciting entry into that history. Inside...

We all carry wounds―some we caused, others that were done to us. Anxiety, depression, other forms of mental illness, trauma, burnout, and disconnection plague us. Too often, we try to ignore the pain, pretend we’re fine, and go on with our lives...and it doesn’t go well. But what if God doesn’t want to erase your pain? What if he wants to redeem it? In It’s Time to Heal, bestselling author and pastor Dr. Derwin L. Gray invites readers into a sacred journey of acceptance, trust, and restoration.

In this powerful memoir, Grégoire Ahongbonon recounts his remarkable journey from garage owner to tireless advocate for the mentally ill in West Africa, where superstition and fear often condemn the vulnerable to chains and abandonment. Transformed by personal trials and a profound encounter with God’s mercy, he dedicates his life to rescuing those cast aside, providing shelter, medical care, and human dignity amid poverty and cultural resistance. Moving through war zones and hardship with steadfast faith, his story reveals both the suffering endured and the hope restored.

Lives of the Saints: For Everyday in the Year offers daily biographies of saints whose examples teach virtue, endurance, love of God, and fidelity, arranged according to the calendar to guide yearlong reflection and imitation. Rooted in the Catholic tradition of hagiography and reverent meditation, this classic has edified the faithful for over two centuries and continues to nourish prayer and spiritual growth.

The theology shows no traces of heresy, nor does it sharply oppose any false doctrinal views. It lacks the dogmatic precision of a later age, but emphasizes rigid views of the relation of the sexes.

Caught between how ancient people understood divinity, which was mostly as supreme beings with large egos and hankerings for sacrificed animals, and Christ's message of God's reckless and radical love, Christianity has always sought to thread the needle between God's justice and God's love. Much of contemporary Christianity does this by believing that a heartfelt thumbs up to Jesus and his sacrifice satiates God's need for justice and opens a private door to the fullness of His love - salvation.

A fresh look at a complex pope with a simple agenda: radically reforming the Catholic Church. Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the consummate disruptor, disrupting archaic modes of church governance, disrupting our collective spiritual complacency in the face of new challenges to our human flourishing...

This work is the ideal companion for all those doing the 33-day course of consecration to Mary with the Heralds of the Gospel, either in-person or online. This 2026 edition is beautifully illustrated and enhanced with dozens of Marian images.

God Speaks: A Personal Retreat with Jesus is an invitation to develop a deep, prayerful relationship with Jesus. This little book will help you press pause on the busyness of life and hear the voice of God speaking directly to you. Carefully chosen Scriptures, real life stories, personal reflections, and guided prayers will help you fully encounter God and hear his voice. The greatest gift you can give yourself and others is the gift of time with God. Once you get that right, everything else in life has a tendency to fall into the right order.

Experience the joy of Christ as the story of salvation comes alive in your heart this Advent. If you’re yearning for a way to slow down, reconnect with God, and rediscover the wonder of Christmas, Joy Has Come to You will guide you there. This beautifully crafted four-week journey walks you...

In a world clouded by fear and discouragement, Arise rekindles the Christian’s living hope by leading readers deep into the mystery of the Resurrection. Through fifty powerful meditations rooted in Scripture, this book traces the unfolding of resurrection faith from the Old Testament through Christ’s victory over death, revealing how the same power that raised Jesus is at work in your life today.

Brought to you by Penguin. A transformative guide to experiencing the fullness of God's promises through the power of minimalism, from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home Rooted in the teachings of Jesus, Uncluttered Faith argues that true spiritual fulfilment and...

Servanthood of Song is a history of American church music from the colonial era to the present. Its focus is on the institutional and societal pressures that have shaped church song and have led us directly to where we are today. The gulf which separates advocates of traditional and contemporary worship—Black and White, Protestant and Catholic—is not new. History repeatedly shows us that ministry, to be effective, must meet the needs of the entire worshiping community, not just one segment, age group, or class.

Pregnancy involves constant change, appointments, and preparation, but it is also a sacred season meant to be lived with prayer and trust in God. This gentle devotional offers monthly reflections and Scripture passages to help you prepare spiritually for welcoming your child, drawing inspiration from expectant couples and holy figures throughout the Bible.

Parenting neurodivergent children can be as demanding as it is beautiful. This practical and faith-filled guide helps families navigate life with “outside-the-box” kids whose intensity, sensitivity, and creativity require special understanding and support. Blending research, personal experience, and Catholic wisdom, it offers concrete strategies for handling meltdowns, building social and executive functioning skills, discerning discipline from development, balancing screen time, and fostering healthy habits around sleep and food.

Step inside the hidden powerhouse of prayer and discover the daily life of a Carmelite nun through the heartfelt letters of a young novice to her family. These intimate glimpses reveal the Sisters’ joyful sacrifices, rich customs, sacred devotions, and humble work for souls. Along the way, you’ll find inspiration to imitate their spirit of prayer and hidden sacrifice in your own life — and become, like them, a quiet partner in the redemption of the world.

Martin de Porres es un santo para todos nosotros y en todas las epocas. Nacio en Peru en 1579 y murio a los sesenta anos. Su vida supo combinar la pasion apostolica de Santo Domingo, el amor simple por la creacion de San Francisco y la compasion infinita por los pobres y los enfermos de la Madre Teresa de Calcuta. En 1962 fue canonizado canonizados por Juan Pablo XXIII. San Martin no escribio ningun libro o plegaria ni sermones. Su vida fue su predicacion.

Explore life-changing biblical insights about sin, confession, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Freedom and Forgiveness outlines God's true nature, explores spiritual graces, and promotes spiritual healing found in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Misplaced guilt and shame paralyze individuals, causing division, bitterness, and blame. God's love transforms our lives and affects our relationships with others.