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St. Ignatius, first-century Bishop of Antioch, called the “God-bearer”, is one of the earliest witnesses to the truth of Christ and the nature of the Christian life. Tradition tells us that as a small child, Ignatius was singled out by Jesus himself as an example of the childlike faith all Christians must possess. In Bearing God, Father Andrew Damick recounts the life of this great pastor, martyr, and saint, and interprets for the modern listener five major themes in the pastoral letters he wrote.

Two years before he died, St. Thomas Aquinas, probably the greatest teacher the Church has ever known, was asked by his assistant Brother Reginald to write a simple summary of the faith of the Catholic Church for those who lacked the time or the stamina to tackle his massive Summa Theologica. In response, the great saint quickly set down in language that non-scholars can understand his peerless insights into the major topics of theology: the Trinity, Divine Providence, the Incarnation of Christ, the Last Judgment, and much more.

No Greater Love is the essential wisdom of Mother Teresa—the most accessible and inspirational collection of her teachings ever published. This definitive volume features Mother Teresa on love, prayer, giving, service, poverty, forgiveness, Jesus, and more. It ends with a biography and a revealing conversation with Mother Teresa about the specific challenges and joys present in her work with the poor and the dying.

To say that the Christian Church has an "image problem" doesn't quite capture it. From the Crusades and the Inquisition to the racism and abuse present in today's Church—both in Catholic and Protestant traditions—the institution that Christ established on earth has a lot to answer for. But the Church has also had moments throughout history when it has been in tune with Jesus' teachings—from the rise of charity to the invention of hospitals. John Dickson gives an honest account of the mixed history of Christianity, the evil and the good.

Every soul prays differently, and this inviting guide helps you rediscover the Rosary as a deeply personal encounter with Jesus and Mary. Drawing from four great spiritual traditions—Thomistic, Augustinian, Franciscan, and Ignatian—it offers four distinct reflections for each decade, allowing you to pray in the way that resonates most with your heart. Whether you connect with God through study, imagination, beauty, or intimate conversation, you will find a path suited to your temperament.

Possibly the only thing the nobility and merchants in Assisi agreed on was the anger that rose up in them when they heard the name of Francis di Bernardone. To their way of thinking, he had disgraced his family and stolen from his father to give to beggars and lepers. He must surely be crazy. To add to their indignation, many of the sons of the nobility of Assisi kept flocking to Francis, joining him in his insanity.

On the 14th of August 1941, a Polish monk named Maximilian Maria Kolbe was murdered in Auschwitz. Kolbe's life had been remarkable. Fiercely intelligent and driven, he founded a movement of Catholicism and spent several years in Nagasaki, ministering to the 'hidden Christians' who had emerged after centuries of oppression. A Polish nationalist as well as a monk, he gave sanctuary to fleeing refugees and his death was no less remarkable: he volunteered to die, saving the life of a fellow prisoner. It was an act that profoundly transformed the lives of two Japanese men.

No Greater Love is the essential wisdom of Mother Teresa - the most accessible and inspirational collection of her teachings ever published. This definitive volume features Mother Teresa on love, prayer, giving, service, poverty, forgiveness, Jesus, and more. No Greater Love is a passionate testament to Mother Teresa's deep hope and abiding faith in God and the world. It will bring readers into the heart of this remarkable woman, showing Mother Teresa's revolutionary vision of Christianity in its graceful, poetic simplicity.

After thirty years building a technology company and fifty years as an evangelical churchman, Jonathan Bentley could no longer reconcile his faith with the God he'd inherited — unchanging, all-controlling, untouchable. So he did something he couldn't fully explain. He walked 120 miles through Italy following the Way of Saint Francis, from Florence to Assisi to Rome. On the trail, accompanied by a mysterious Italian guide named Franco who asked questions Bentley couldn't answer, something unexpected happened. The old certainties fell away — and what replaced them was better.

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.

There may be no person on the globe who knows more about the story of Fatima than Sr. Angela de Fatima Coelho. As a little girl growing up in Portugal, she used to pray at the tombs of Jacinta and Francisco Marto. Many years later as a sister of the Alianca de Santa Maria, she would become the postulator for their cause of canonization. This journey would lead her to visit with Sr. Lucia several times and eventually become the vice postulator for her cause as well.

On March 7, 203, in the amphitheater at Carthage, Vibia Perpetua was one of five Christians who met their deaths after refusing to venerate Roman emperor Septimius Severus and his son. Perpetua stood out from the others, and in fact from all the other martyrs of her era and before: she was an aristocratic married woman with an infant son, and she is the first female prose author whose work survives. Offering a new translation of Perpetua's prison diary and situating the life behind it within the late Roman Empire, Sarah Ruden tells the story of Perpetua's feat of self‑invention as a martyr.

Christ calls every woman to stand with Him in the battle for souls. These inspiring stories reveal how courageous spiritual heroines—from Old Testament figures like Judith and Esther to saints such as Clare, Monica, Faustina, and Joan of Arc—used bold tactics to fight evil and win hearts for Christ. Learn their spiritual strategies and discover how you, too, can grow holy and become a warrior for souls alongside the Virgin Mary and the saints in the greatest battle of our age.

Partez avec lui pour un tour de France des lieux miraculeux, sur les traces de l'histoire des plus grands miracles de l'histoire et de leurs protagonistes. Explorez toutes les hypothèses et le miracle de la vérité se révèlera à vous ! Mais tous ces lieux saints guérissent-ils vraiment ? Telle est la question qu'a osé se poser Marc Lemonier.

What if the saints weren’t unreachable icons—but guides for the modern soul? In this provocative and poetic spiritual companion, philosopher and author George Le Savant reimagines the lives of Catholic saints as deeply modern case studies in how to live, suffer, forgive, rebel, and love in a distracted world. Blending philosophical reflection, historical biography, and deeply personal insight, How the Saints Can Change Your Life offers a fresh look at saints like Thérèse of Lisieux, Padre Pio, Joan of Arc, St. Mary, St. Dominic, St.

Do you believe God longs for you to experience His peace—yet you still find yourself anxious? If that’s you, keep reading. This Bible “word bath” was written just for you. Beloved, We’re living in unprecedented times. If someone handed you a screenplay describing today’s world, you’d likely say, “That’s too wild—it could never happen!” Yet here we are… navigating chaos that feels like fiction.

Jennifer Clark’s Intercede: Saints for Concerning Occasions offers us a fresh perspective on the world of Catholic saints. Here you will find saints both familiar and obscure, canonized and uncanonized, recognized and rejected. Using a combination of original poetry and lively commentary, Clark relates their stories with insight, pathos, and humor, creating nothing less than a new, down-to-earth calendar of saints, perfect for the present day.

Saint Teresa of Ávila—Carmelite nun, mystic, reformer, and Doctor of the Church—remains one of the most influential voices in Christian spirituality. Yet, her mystical vocabulary, filled with symbols of love, humility, union with God, and the soul’s spiritual journey, can be difficult for modern listeners. Her writings, including "The Interior Castle" and "The Way of Perfection", continue to inspire seekers of prayer, contemplation, and inner peace.rs to navigate.

Across centuries, countless men and women have claimed to have witnessed or experienced miracles—events that seem to defy natural explanation. But how do we know if these wonders are real? And more importantly, can they serve as evidence of the existence of God? “Certified Miracles: Proof of God?”, Isaac Volpe guides listeners through the Catholic Church’s rigorous process of investigating and authenticating miracles. This procedure often determines whether a candidate is declared a saint.

This precision-crafted reference distills the heart of Augustine’s theology and philosophy—clear, concise, and ready for study, teaching, or inspiration. Organized as a practical dictionary of 100 key entries—from Allegory, Grace, Trinity, and Predestination, Privation, and Wisdom—each article offers: A crisp definition faithful to Augustine’s own categories and vocabulary, including Latin terms such as covenantum, predicatio, and resurrectionisAuthoritative context linking the concept to Augustine’s larger vision across Confessions, City of God, and De Trinitate.

This book is a practical guide to the key ideas of Saint Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest minds in history. Organized as a dictionary, it defines over 100 of Aquinas’s most important concepts — from Act and Potency to Virtue Ethics — with sharp, accessible explanations and carefully chosen quotes from his major works. Whether you are a student, teacher, seminarian, or serious listener, this book helps you navigate Aquinas’s thought quickly and accurately without getting lost in technical language.

Although there are numerous books on St. Paul and his letters, none "knock over" the average person. In Understanding St. Paul, Deacon Bob Evans breaks open the wealth of St. Paul's wisdom in brief, understandable chapters through the lens of fascinating findings. You will learn about St. Paul's tempestuous times and heroic life which reveal the mystery of his message.

Though they escape the notice of many, stunning miracles of healing take place each and every day at Our Lady’s Grotto in Lourdes, France. Inexplicable, biblical-like healings of body, mind, and spirit leave visitors with the gifts of peace and renewed faith. Marlene Watkins recounts twenty astounding true stories of miracles at Lourdes, including her own watershed healing, which inspired her to establish Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers and become its first volunteer.

Biographies will only take you so far. It's impossible to truly understand Francis of Assisi without reading or hearing his own words. A scholar and lover of Francis, Sweeney has added six writings to his bestselling compilation, additional texts that we're most certain came from Francis himself.

The "Rule" of St. Benedict was written in the sixth century by the father of monastic life, St. Benedict himself. It towers in the great tradition of Christian Monasticism. Its leading characteristics are its wonderful discretion, moderation, and keen insight into the capabilities and weaknesses of human nature. Here is a common sense approach to arranging life so that Christian spirituality and virtue can be lived out in any community settings - monastic or familial.

This book is not just a biography of a young man on the path to sainthood; it is an invitation to walk with Carlo Acutis, to understand his love for God, and to be inspired by his life of faith, charity, and devotion. Whether you are a long-time devotee of Carlo or newly acquainted with his story, this comprehensive guide offers a unique opportunity to deepen your faith and discover the power of living a life rooted in love and service.

Of all the autobiographies ever written by mere mortals, Confessions by Saint Augustine of Hippo is the greatest. In this masterpiece, you will find a doctor of the church longing for the true doctor of the soul, Christ. Taking us from Augustine’s roots in Africa to his encounters with his spiritual father Saint Ambrose in Milan, from his battle against his concupiscence to his famed conversion, Confessions is itself a veritable pilgrimage to the threshold of the new Jerusalem.

Today, we all face spiritual warfare and can find strength and inspiration through Padre Pio's example and intercession. In Padre Pio's Armor: Prayers that Route Demons, you will discover how to fortify yourself and become a spiritual warrior. This book delves into the life of Padre Pio, invoking 25 prayers and a novena for his intercession.

Absolute Surrender reflects Murray’s longing for a closer walk with Christ, and it calls us to a life of holiness and virtue, empowered not by our own strength but by the indwelling Holy Spirit.

In Love and Saint Augustine, political science professor Joanna Vecchiarelli Scott and philosophy professor Judith Chelius Stark make this important early work accessible for the first time. Here is a completely corrected and revised English translation that incorporates Arendt's own substantial revisions and provides additional notes based on letters, contracts, and other documents as well as the recollections of Arendt's friends and colleagues.