In this Pentecostal retreat, selections from the ancient Church Fathers, classic prayers, spiritual exercises, and reflection questions have been gathered for serious Christians who desire to deepen the Holy Spirits indwelling in their souls. Corresponding to the seven weeks between Easter and Pentecost Sunday, these seven chapters both explain the best of the Churchs theology on the Holy Spirit as well as provide a road map for an at-home retreat. Pentecost with the Church Fathers invites all readers into a deeper conversation with the Holy Spirit, who cleanses us of our sins and elevates us into the Trinitys own life as adopted children of the Father, intimate companions of Jesus Christ, and consecrated temples of His own Spirit.Whereas the Old and New Testaments teach the divinity of the Holy Spirit, it took the errors of early anti-Spirit heretics for the Church to clarify and develop what is originally found throughout the Bible. Bishops and theologians like St. Irenaeus, Athanasius of Alexandria, Hilary of Poitiers, and St. Augustine prayed, pondered, and poured over what would become the Churchs official language on the power and the presence of the Holy Spirit. With these Church Fathers, we today must recover the spiritual fruit of good theology, reflecting deeply on our own life stories before these great minds. Who is the Holy Spirit for you? What do you want the Holy Spirit to do for you and where do you still refuse His promptings? How do you approach each Person of the Trinity in prayer, worship, and day-to-day charity? These and other questions connect theological texts and offer the reader a fruitful and feasible way of growing in the holiness of Gods own Spirit.

The Church has championed a school of thought by which to view the human soul. Do we know what it is?In a world where confusion regarding material reality itself abounds, a true understanding of human nature is needed now more than ever before. TAN Books is pleased to present to those beginning their journey in philosophy a short and succinct primer on this elementary reality: the human soul. Written by the author of the textbook himself, the Philosophy of Man Study Guide was designed as a companion guide for the reader of the text that offers prompts and questions to help hone in on the key takeaways from each chapter and solidify the student's understanding of the text. Intended to give the basics of the soul-a concept simple to understand generally but difficult  to master-the Philosophy of Man guides the student through the principles needed in clear thinking to encounter and work through difficulties in an increasingly complex world. Knowing the truth of what the soul is and what that means for us will enable us to live as ones truly free. Philosophy of Man is the third of four volumes in the Foundations of Wisdom series by TAN Books; it is designed to provide the student with the foundational principles of rational thinking so as to give him the formation to discover the truth and defend against error.

Catholics have always known that Satan wages a constant war against the Church. But the past three centuries have witnessed a far more radical onslaught than ever before, leading to a rapid and universal apostasy among formerly Christian nations. Who or what is behind this greatest of all apostasies from the Catholic Church? According to this prophetic book, it is Freemasonry.Originally published by Monsignor George Dillon, DD, in 1885 in response to Pope Leo XIII's call to "tear away the mask from Freemasonry," The War of the Antichrist with the Church and Christian Civilization lays out the facts of Freemasonry, its history, and its anti-Christic ideology. Though written over 130 years ago, it remains stunningly relevant. Monsignor Dillon details the Masonic plot to de-Christianize the world through the separation of Church and state, "democratic" ideology, religious indifferentism, civil marriage and easy divorce laws, secularized education, the encouragement of moral decay among the population, the destruction of the temporal and spiritual authority of the pope, all animated by an atheistic Socialist, Communist, and ultimately pantheistic ideology of nature worship that will climax with the arrival of the antichrist. The result was considered so trustworthy that Pope Leo XIII endorsed it and paid for its translation and printing in Italian.This cannot be dismissed as a "conspiracy theory."But as Monsignor Dillon makes clear, the duty of Catholics in light of this war of the antichrist with the Church and Christian civilization remains constant: to love God above all, love our neighbors as ourselves, and to confront evil wherever we find it-first within ourselves, and then in the world around us. Only by bearing the cross with Our Lord during these dark days can we secure salvation for ourselves and others.

Once upon a bridge in Alençon, France, an ordinary man met an ordinary woman, and they fell extraordinarily in love.Uncover the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage through the quiet, virtuous lives of Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, the first married saints in history to be canonized together.This beautiful picture book biography captures the hearts of both child and adult readers, introducing them to the inspirational parents of the Little Flower, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, and bringing to life G.K. Chesterton's observation: ;The most extraordinary thing in the world is an ordinary man and an ordinary woman and their ordinary children.;

This work has been constructed as a daily companion to deepen and fortify the foundation of your interior life as taught by the tradition of the Church.Cultivating the Spiritual Life is intended to serve as a day-by-day guide for you to live a devout life in the world to point the way to an enlightened, well-balanced, and authentic piety.Taken from the writings primarily of that great 20th century master of the spiritual life, Fr. Adolphe Tanquerey, and further enhanced with writings from various doctors of the Church, saints, mystics, and theologians, Cultivating the Spiritual Life is a daily companion for those searching to grow closer to Christ by understanding how the spiritual life works in us. The purpose of this work is not to transcend any particular school or preference of spirituality, but rather to show what is universally common to the Catholic spiritual life and what each soul must know to succeed in his own earthly pilgrimage to God.Fr. Tanquerey composed a complete and orderly summary of questions on the spiritual life which can serve as a devotional treatise for spiritual reading by his clear, lively, practical, and careful writing that serves to help foster a truly devout life while avoiding being dry and being controversial.Cultivating the Spiritual Life should be read by taking the teachings of the Church as a whole and finding the common principles and rules for strengthening the basic fundamentals that the Church has always taught. Fr. Tanquerey wrote those for all those "who are seeking to live a thoroughly Christian life and thus fit themselves to be living, breathing models of Christ in the world today by a deep interior life."

Phillip Campbell, author of the best-selling The Story of Civilization series from TAN Books, returns to offer young Catholics a dramatic historical account of the life of Saint Genevieve of Paris. Matron of Paris follows the journey of Genevieve from her childhood as a shepherdess to becoming the beloved abbess and advocate of the Christians of Paris. Along the way, she encounters a host of notable characters from history, including Saint Patrick, King Clovis, Saint Clotilde, and more!Set against the backdrop of the collapse of the Roman Empire and rise of the Merovingians, this is a rousing tale of perseverance, grace, and finding the will of God in the circumstances of life, even the most trying. Written in an engaging narrative style and beautifully illustrated throughout, Matron of Paris will give young readers a deep appreciation for the life and accomplishments of one of the Church's most influential and extraordinary saints of the early Middle Ages.Suitable for ages 10 and up.

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.Many have speculated about the unknown details of his life, and several mystics were granted visions that portrayed the hidden days-both the ordinary and the extraordinary-of Our Lord's appointed guardian vividly and profoundly. The Life of Saint Joseph as Seen by the Mysticsweaves together into a single narrative numerous episodes from five such visionaries: Saint Bridget of Sweden, Servant of God Marina de Escobar, Venerable Mary of Ágreda, Venerable Maria Cecilia Baij, and Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich.The Church insists that such private revelations cannot be viewed as another Gospel, nor even as accurate historical accounts or theological treatises. Instead, they provide a kind of sacred drama, full of spiritual insight and devotional power. In this fascinating story-which reads more like a novel than a history book-you'll journey alongside Saint Joseph as he:Matures from childhood to manhood in preparation for his unique missionResponds with courage and wisdom to the startling revelations he receives in dreamsProtects and cares for his Family during their journey to Bethehem and their sojourn in EgyptLabors daily to provide for his household during the "hidden years" in NazarethSuffers heroically in his final years, dying peacefully in the arms of Jesus and MaryThis work serves as a companion to The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics, compiled by Raphael Brown (TAN Books, 1991). Together, the two books offer a compelling vision of the Holy Family that can deepen and transform your devotion to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.

When we are alone, isolated, afraid, and grieving the loss of a loved one, Jesus tells us plainly, "Behold, I am with you always!" It is His presence and constant companionship that brings us comfort, consolation, and hope through all the seasons of our lives. I Am with You Always invites the ordinary Catholic to once again "behold Jesus." In doing so, we will realize with joy and gratitude the wonderful connection between the ordinary teachings and practices of our Catholic faith and the strength we derive from them to weather the storms of life. The authors gently invite their readers to respond to Christ's perennial call to "come and see" and to verify for yourself that:God truly is Love and His mercy endures forever;Christ draws near in order to remain with us;we truly encounter Christ in the sacraments and in the liturgy;we live, even now, in the communion of His saints;Our Lady of Compassion constantly intercedes for us; andGod hears our prayers and responds to our heartache and pain.This book was written as an act of friendship, as one heart speaking to another about the reality of God's love for us. It is an act of companionship, a drawing near to a beloved friend in their time of need. It is a gift that reminds a broken heart that there is always hope in Jesus Christ. For He alone is the victory over death that we seek for ourselves and for our loved ones.

You are made for greatness. Not mediocrity. Not mere goodness. Greatness. The structure of your life, your human nature, your unique body, your emotions-everything about you is oriented to your perfection. But how are we to reach greatness? In this thought-provoking book, Father Ezra Sullivan provides the forgotten key to discovering the souls potential for greatness: heroic habits. A habit is what makes us into saints or sinners. Just as the body can become stronger through exercise and effort, or weaker through wounds or neglect, so the entire person can develop an almost permanent state of goodness or evil through habituation to virtue or vice. Habits both reveal and shape who you are; they speak about what you have been, and they predict what you will be. Unique for a spirituality book, Heroic Habits explores and combines three realms of thought: The psychological science of habits St. Thomas Aquinass theory of habits Practical advice on habits Utilizing humor, everyday examples, and serious scholarship, Fr. Ezra gets to the root of one of the things most mysterious to us-ourselves. Because habits are biological, psychological, and spiritual realities, Heroic Habits provides a panoramic vision of the whole human person. Front and center are why we are the way we are, how we make habits, how habits influence our lives, and how to develop good ones and eradicate bad ones, all with the help of God, as well as the saints, who lived out their good habits heroically and provide a blueprint for you to do the same. Heroic Habits will help you achieve long-lasting insight about yourself, to open yourself to the transforming grace of Christ, and to develop the good habits you have always desired.

From the very first pages of Scripture, we see the presence of the evil one, working his malice to separate man from God. In imitation of Christ, we all must contend against the devil, the "serpent" who seeks our destruction. This little booklet will give you the tools to enter into and win that battle . . . with God's grace. Compiled from the writings of Dom Lorenzo Scupoli, St. Robert Bellarmine, and St. Alphonsus Liguori, 25 Ways to Crush the Serpent also includes prayers and excerpts from the Missale Romanum and other traditional sources. These ;25 Ways; will provide fresh insights and encouragement to help you in your own struggle against sin. Most importantly, the wisdom found in these pages will help you to remember that God is all-powerful, that he has already won the battle for you, and that he will never fail you. If we are to be saints, this is a battle we all must fight. Read this book, meditate upon the wisdom found within, and act! Crush the serpent!

What is the meaning of life? What is love? How can I be happy?These are questions that people today often ask rhetorically, as though there were no answer. Others hunt down answers in self-help books, guides from experts, or television. The great Dominica Venerable Louis of Granada, best known for his work The Sinners Guide, penned this treatise-The Quest for Happiness-to help us see that we cannot trust in mans own work to bring about happiness. What is the meaning of life? It is not a rhetorical question; rather, the Church has the answer! To know, love, and serve almighty God. This book gives the answer of how to proceed on such a quest out of the unhappiness of the world and toward the happiness of God.One of the most prominent and exceptional spiritual teachers of the sixteenth century, Venerable Louis stands as a master of the spiritual life throughout the whole Christian tradition. Born in extremely poor circumstances, his mother was widowed when he was five, and the pair subsisted on alms gathered from outside the gate of a Dominican priory. Eventually, Louis became a Dominican himself, and began a career of preaching that resulted, at length, in traveling throughout Spain and Portugal. He attained-despite the humble friar's best efforts-various posts in the Order of Preachers and served at courts of nobles and the queen regent of Portugal. He was offered bishoprics and the cardinalate, but declined all offers.He suffered much in his life, accused by the Spanish Inquisition of heresy unjustly; he was later vindicated by the Council of Trent and the witness of subsequent saints. Indeed, he counts among his readers and recommenders such pillars of sanctity as St. Rose of Lima, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Louise de Marillac, and St. Francis de Sales, who recommended Venerable Louis's work be read as a "second Breviary." Venerable Louis's Sinner's Guide has been compared to The Imitation of Christ for its breadth, intensity, and usefulness for devotion and has been translated into Italian, French, German, Polish, Latin, and Greek. Some of his books have even made it into Turkish and Japanese. But Venerable Louis's primary mission, quite unusually for his time, was to write and preach for the laity. Indeed, a disapproving observer said Venerable Louis wrote for "wives of carpenters," maybe forgetting who the Blessed Virgin was. Let, then, the words of this venerable Spanish preacher illuminate your heart with the light of Christ, speaking, as it were, straight from the bosom of the Master.This new edition of Venerable Louiss work The Quest for Happiness, lightly edited and adjusted for the problems that modern man faces today, is a map to navigate the wasteland of modernity and discover true happiness.

A practical guide for parents who want to form their children in the faith.The mission of every married couple is to generously welcome children as gifts from God…then what?As any parent knows, raising children is beautiful, exhausting, and often bewildering. And then we have their vocations to think about. Its the job of parents to raise children who are able to cultivate the gift of Faith and really listen to what God is calling them to do with their lives.While God gives all the grace and faith necessary to follow him, we parents are tasked with fanning the flames. To help our children turn the spark of faith into a fire of love for God.As parents, we need to make our homes communities of prayer, service, and witness within the larger Body of Christ. Making these regular and ongoing practices within the life of their family is the most effective way for parents to form their children in the faith. Of course, this is not always easy; thats why Claire and John Grabowksi have made this practical guide. This is not high philosophy or deep theology (though it is rooted firmly in Church teaching) but real advice from real parents who have raised five children.As parents, its our job to get our children to heaven, and helping them discern the vocation God is calling them to is one of the most important parts of that job. You dont have to do it alone, with fervent prayer, a close relationship with Christ, and the tested, practical advice in Raising Catholic Kids for Their Vocation, youll have the tools you need.

We're all trying to get to heaven. Its the thing were here on this earth to do. Thats why our motto at TAN Books is "Become a Saint." But how?Its easy to say, but not so easy to do.Now, in 25 Ways to Become a Saint, well show you more than two dozen ways to achieve heaven. Theres no ;one simple trick,; but it can be done, and the methods in this little book will help you love God more, get to heaven, and become a Saint.

Humility is the key to all the virtues. Its the necessary foundation for growth in all the others. If we do not know ourselves-if we cannot see our flaws and strengths (but especially our flaws)-clearly, how can we grow in virtue? How can we begin to make ourselves less and God more?Indeed, in our age of social media where its a constant race to appear the best, to put up a front, to show others a false image (and to show ourselves a false image) cultivating humility is perhaps more important now than ever.Know Thyself then is an invaluable resource for a prideful age. Adapted from Rev. Fr. Cajetan da Bergamos classic Humility of Heart and supplemented with writings from the saints and powerful scripture passages, Know Thyself will reinvigorate you each day in the struggle to be like Christ, to be ;meek and humble of heart.;This beautiful hardcover book-with updated language for the contemporary reader and reorganized with a logical progression-is perfect for everyday use. New features that help you put your reading into spiritual action include:Saint quotes for every day followed by a short meditation on humilityPrayers for Humility and Scripture Verses on HumilityGuided meditations that will bring about a deeper self-knowledgeAre you having problems in a family relationship? Struggling to find fulfillment in your work? Do you find it difficult to have regular, deep prayer? Whatever your struggle, growing in true humility will help solve it.Spend the next 100 days with this book-spend the next 100 days contemplating, meditating upon, and growing in humility-and your problems, your struggles will improve. Thats the power of humility, and thats the power of Know Thyself.

After a family tragedy, Regina Doman told her children the story of Job. Now in a book with child-friendly illustrations, the story is prepared to help other parents and children explore the question: Why does God allow good people to suffer?Job has always loved God. And he thought God loved him.But then, terrible things begin to happen to Job.Why is God letting this happen to His friend?Is there an answer?

Fatima. Few place-names in the Christian world conjure up such powerful images and associations as that of this humble town in Portugal. For it was there that Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children beginning in 1917-apparitions that are intimately linked to pious Catholic practices such as devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the five first Saturdays, and daily recitation of the Rosary with the Fatima prayer, as well as miracles attested to even by non-believers, such as the ;day the sun danced.; The Virgins message, as it always is, was penance. But she also predicted world historical events, such as the rise and fall of communism, the Second World War, and the attempted assassination of Pope St. John Paul II. She promised refuge in her Immaculate Heart to all who approach her-a promise extended, and urgently needed, today.This beautifully illustrated volume will be treasured by long-time devotees of our Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady of Fatima, as well as those, both Catholic and non-Catholic alike, who seek to learn more about the dramatic events related to the apparition that have unfolded over the course of the last century.In Fatima: The Apparition That Changed the World, noted Catholic author and Blue Army member Jean M. Heimann traces the history of the apparitions at Cova da Iria and, assisted by over fifty full-color illustrations, guides the reader through the hundred years since the Mother of God appeared to three little children in a small town in Portugal.

How to Master 12 Essential Virtues in 12 MonthsOn every page Cultivating Virtue imparts the true spirit of the Catholic Faith. This book takes 12 Christian virtues-one for each month, with a reading for each day of the year-and shows you how to master each one. Featuring episodes and sayings from the lives of the Saints, it covers Perfection, Humility, Mortification, Patience, Meekness, Confidence, and Charity, among others.Master the virtues and set out on your road to becoming a saint by learning directly from the great saints, such as St. Francis de Sales, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Vincent de Paul, St. John of the Cross, St. Jane Frances de Chantal, St. John Chrysostom, and many others.Cultivating Virtue possesses the unique quality of touching the soul with just a few paragraphs and putting a person in tune with Gods view of our affairs. The reader can pick it up for a few moments and gain incomparable inspiration. This is one of the most moving and powerful Catholic books ever written and one that will enflame the reader with the love of God and desire for true Christian perfection.Cultivating Virtue was formerly published by TAN Books as A Year with the Saints: A Virtue for Every Month of the Year.

Children should not just read the Bible, but also experience it. In The Story of the Bible, young readers will discover the sanctity and wisdom, as well as the excitement, of the stories and events that shaped human history and brought about our salvation. Help the children in your life come to know and love the Bible through this groundbreaking new series, The Story of the Bible. Their encounter with Scripture will never be the same.Text BookVolume I: The Old Testament (22 lessons) begins the journey. In these pages children will:• Visit the Garden of Eden• Board Noahs ark• Climb the Tower of Babel• Follow Moses through the Red Sea• Listen to Davids harp• Witness Samsons strength• Enter the lions den with Daniel• And learn God's plan from the prophets.Each account is told in story form to engage readers, with each narrative supplemented by actual Bible quotes. A closing summary provides context for each story and reveals a lesson for daily life.

Words of Hope recounts the words of Christ spoken to four great saints-Saint Gertrude the Great, Saint Catherine of Genoa, Saint Teresa of Avila, and Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque-who dared to receive the eternal message of Our Lord.They lovingly and faithfully listened to His message, repeated through the centuries. It is a message of suffering, and yet it is overflowing with hope. Through the words these four holy souls received, we can see Christs message of peace and hope born out of suffering written anew.Through these intimate words of Jesus and the example of the saints within these pages, the reader will be renewed and rejuve­nated with the hope and comfort of Christ in times of suffering.

El Padre Richard Ho Lung-poeta, maestro, místico, músico-es el fundador de los Misioneros de los Pobres, una de las órdenes religiosas de más rápido crecimiento en el mundo.En su juventud, el padre Ho Lung se le conocía como el "sacerdote reggae". Un exitoso single de su autoría llegó hasta la cima en las listas jamaiquinas. Sus actuaciones musicales en vivo obtuvieron críticas entusiasmadas y delirantes. Él y su banda "Father Ho Lung and Friends" han recorrido el mundo entero.Sin embargo, en medio de estos éxitos, el padre Ho Lung sintió una llamada a algo más. En 1980, abandonó los salones académicos y de la música para abrazar una nueva vida de pobreza radical y para entregarse de manera incondicional a los desposeídos y oprimidos como el fundador de los Misioneros de los Pobres (MOP).En Luces en la Oscuridad, Joseph Pearce nos lleva desde la infancia de Ho Lung en Jamaica, como un hijo de inmigrantes chinos empobrecidos, hasta su formación y ordenación como sacerdote jesuita. Nos describe el glamour de la vida del padre Ho Lung como músico famoso y el peligro del trabajo como misionero en los barrios marginales de Kingston. Pearce nos narra la historia de quien ha ascendido a las cimas del éxito mundial y ha descendido hasta las profundidades del sufrimiento y ahí ha descubierto una alegría tal que nadie podrá quitarle.

St. Antony of the Desert, St. Benedict of Nursia, and St. Bernard of Clairvaux rise above other figures in Catholic history as guides. To travel with them and to seek a view from the heights of their personal holiness and wisdom is to secure passage into the rich and complex world of monasticism.Monasticism distills the essence of Catholic spirituality for all time and for all Christians. The Foundations of Western Monasticism, the latest addition to our TAN Classics line, concentrates on three of the finest Christian monastic texts available and will provide both first-time and advanced readers with an essential review of Christian monasticism and the foundational principles of Catholic prayer life, spiritual combat, contemplation, and communal living.These three texts, The Life of St. Antony, the Holy Rule of St. Benedict, and St. Bernard's Twelve Degrees of Humility and Pride, are offered to the reader as a simple and short path to the essence of Christian monasticism and authentic Christian teaching.St. Antony is presented as monasticism's foremost Founding Father, St. Benedict as its greatest Western lawgiver, and St. Bernard as its most daring Mystic. Taken together, these men and their writings will allow the reader to ascend the very heights of Christian monasticism and arrive at certain firm principles by which to evaluate and deepen his commitment to the Faith.Foundations of Western Monasticism also includes introductions and reading lists provided by Dr. William Edmund Fahey, Fellow and President of Thomas More College. A Benedictine oblate, Dr. Fahey has provided a new translation of the famous Rule of St. Benedict.

The Little Flower Prayerbook is a vintage manual of prayers combined with a treasury of St. Thérèse's spiritual writings that showcases the wisdom and contemplation she achieved in her short lifetime. Originally published in 1926 and faithfully re-typeset by TAN Books, The Little Flower Prayerbook: A Carmelite Manual of Prayers is an introduction to the time-honored Carmelite prayers and devotions that St. Thérèse herself practiced during her lifetime. Features Include: Morning and Evening Prayers, Acts of Faith, Daily Prayers, Devotions for Confession and Benediction, Devotions for the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, Devout Exercises for Every Day of the Week, a Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Scapular Devotions, Spiritual Writings of St. Thérèse, and so much more . . . This little book is perfect for devotees of the Little Flower, Third Order Carmelites, and all those who wish to follow the "Little Way".

This famous Novena guides the Catholic day by day in obtaining an increase of the priceless seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost. In seven different ways these Gifts make the Christian soul responsive to the daily inspirations of the Holy Spirit, leading her to a profound respect for the things of God (Fear), to joy in His service (Piety), to realization of the nothingness of this earth (Knowledge), to supernatural courage (Fortitude), to sure direction in spiritual decisions (Counsel), to penetration of the truths of the Catholic Faith (Understanding), and to a relish for the things of Heaven (Wisdom).Novena to the Holy Ghost makes it easy to approach the Holy Ghost to receive the abundant Gifts that He desires to lavish on souls.

;If the little flower could talk, it seems to me it would say what God has done for it quite simply and without concealment . . . This flower, in telling her story, is happy to make known all the gifts Jesus has given her.; -St. Therese of LisieuxThe beautiful style of St. Thereses writing will capture your heart, but it will be the power and efficacy of her lessons that will keep you returning day after day. Only written under holy obedience by the command of her superior, St. Thereses autobiography conveys the secrets of her great holiness, which she achieved through her simple and ordinary life. It teaches her ;Little Way of Spiritual Childhood,; which she called her ;elevator to Heaven.; An important lesson for all Catholics, her ;little way of love and confidence; is drawn directly from Scripture and has been approved by Pope Pius XI as a way to holiness for all. Although she died at the age of 24, St. Therese was and is known for her great wisdom, and this magnum opus demonstrates the young Carmelites holiness and dependance on God. St. Thereses autobiography has become a classic of Catholic literature, and it has been translated into numerous languages. The Story of a Soul continues to grow in popularity and millions of copies are distributed worldwide. No Catholic should be ignorant of the spiritual power of ;little way; of St. Therese. This beautiful edition, which is printed in the beautiful style of all the TAN Books Catholic Classics Series, belongs on the shelf of every Catholic.

Beloved Catholic author Gilbert Keith Chesterton was a poet, a journalist, a mystery novelist, a people's theologian and, some would say, a prophet, who only by looking at the world upside-down could see it clearly enough to predict its future.He was also a wordsmith of the highest order, capable of making words dance with delight upon the page.The Wisdom of Mr. Chesterton is a unique collection of the pithiest and most profound sentences ever to spring from his pen. Editor and renowned apologist Dave Armstrong has scoured Chesterton's voluminous writings, even the most obscure, gathering together his choicest quotes and meticulously organizing them by topic; they are sure to delight readers with Chesterton's wit and charm.

Every Catholic should be taught the Faith by the best books. Every Catholic should have a copy of the Catechism that will last them a lifetime. Every Catholic should have a copy of the Catechism of the Council of Trent. For, as Pope Leo XIII once said on this very book, ;This work is remarkable at once for the richness and exactness of its doctrine, and for the elegance of its style; it is a precious summary of all theology, both dogmatic and moral. He who understands it well will have always at his service those aids by which a priest is enabled to preach with fruit, to acquit himself worthily of the important ministry…of the direction of souls, and will be in a position to refute the objections of unbelievers.; This beautiful, embossed hardcover Catechism will last decades and become one of the most essential books on your shelf. The sturdy binding and attractive typesetting will help you to navigate and understand the most important truths of the Catholic Faith throughout your life. The Catechism of the Council of Trent, compiled under the supervision of St. Charles Borromeo and approved by Pope St. Pius V, has been recognized as the most authoritative catechism by many of the greatest popes, such as St. Pius X, Clement XIII, Benedict XV, Leo XIII, and many others. It has been used by clergy and laymen for over 400 years as a source of the clear and simple truths of the Faith.To ordinary people, to great theologians, to popes, and even to saints, this catechism has been a guide and companion-the Catechism of the Council of Trent will become your steady guide in the confusion of the modern age.

"It is the Lord." -cf. John 21:7Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is not only the greatest devotion for individual members of the Church, it is also the supreme action of the Church-for the Sacrament of the Eucharistic liturgy is the Sacrifice of God Himself. What the Lord offers us daily in this Most Blessed Sacrament is unspeakably glorious, salutary, and magnificent; it is, as the Second Vatican Council's document Sacrosanctum Concilium says, the "source" and "summit" of the Christian life. Therefore, veneration of the Most Precious Body and Blood of Our Lord is not only extremely beneficial to us; it also very likely may turn out the means of our salvation.In Moments Divine, find powerful, piercing meditations, devotions, and stories related to the Blessed Sacrament and Its adoration. Suitable for private devotion and Holy Hours made with Our Lord, each of the 30 chapters here contains:True StoriesVarious PrayersAn Act of ContritionA Sacred Heart ReadingA Spiritual CommunionAnd so much more...As Archbishop Fulton Sheen would say, if Faith is alive, no other justification to adore the Blessed Sacrament is needed than that it is the Lord Himself present with us. Nothing can compare to spending time with God; for, if and when we get to Heaven, we will already know Him as intimately there as in our moments divine here on earth.

According to the great St. Alphonsus Liguori, the choice between going to Heaven and going to Hell depends on whether or not we pray-since prayer is the great means of grace! But that does not have to cause us trouble, since all we need to do is pray simply and humbly.Many try to overcomplicate their prayer lives by pining after meditation and contemplation-objectively higher levels of prayer that do not necessarily correspond to the best way for them to try to commune with God. That's where the simple basics of foundational vocal prayer come in; this kind of prayer holds a special place in the life of Christians, because of its special place in God's heart.Based on Scripture and the lives and words of the Saints, this booklet shows the power of our seemingly lowly prayers of petition, especially the Our Father and Hail Mary. Although some souls are favored with exalted forms of prayer, nothing is more practical or essential than a simple, humble prayer life based on the perennial, traditional prayers of the Church. After all, when the disciples asked Jesus how they should pray, how did He respond?

In 14th-century Rhineland, part of modern-day Germany, the Black Death had struck hard. Many were dying, and the situation was dire. But the faith of the Rhinelanders was strong, and they knew who turn to: fourteen holy helpers, saints of God with protective patronages against various maladies and hardships, including the plague itself. The fourteen had not been connected to each other in their earthly lives or by any devotion until then, but they had one thing in common: they would help whoever devoutly asked. They are here for us to now, as The Fourteen Holy Helpers, relates. Their names?Agathius (Acacius), St. Blaise, St. Christopher, St. Cyriacus, and St. Denis;Elmo, St. Eustace, St. George, St. Giles, St. Pantaleon (Pantaleimon), and St. Vitus (Guy),And the holy maidens, St. Catherine of Alexandria, St. Barbara, and St. Margaret (Marina) of Antioch.In this short volume, you will find out just who these saints are (most are early martyrs), what their special patronages are, and why they are so close to God. The most wonderful aspect of the devotion to the Fourteen Holy Helpers is that it provides an example for how the oldest saints in the Church are never far from us but are always eager to help all generations of Christians. This book shows the greatest link between the earliest centuries of the Church and our own age: the communion of Saints. Most of all, these Fourteen Holy Helpers will not only aid you against all physical maladies but will also protect you from spiritual harm and will show you how to imitate them in ever deeper devotion to Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ.All ye holy men and women of God, pray for us!

The wonderful story of the 4-year-old child whose story inspired Pope St. Pius X to lower the First Communion age from 12 to 7. Includes her desire to receive "Holy God;" her First Communion; incidents with the Sisters who raised her; the finding of her incorrupt body and favors received through her intercession. Perfect to teach love and respect for Our Lord in the Eucharist! 118 Pp. PB. Adult version.

Our Lord's revelations to a Poor Clare nun about His love for us and how we should live to please Him. Similar to Way of Divine Love; but reveals yet another side of Our Lord's Heart. Explains the "Vow of Victim" and the delicate nuances of fraternal charity--especially the fruitful effects of kindness; which enables souls to open themselves to the love God asks of them. Includes a brief life story of Sr. Mary of the Holy Trinity. Profoundly moving.

Originally arranged as 30 Days for the Holy Souls, this book was written to engrave on the minds and hearts of its readers an indelible understanding of Purgatory: first, that it exists; second, that the souls detained there suffer long and excruciating pains, likely even of the same nature as those of Hell, and thus that they desperately need our prayers, sacrifices, and Mass intentions; and third, that while we are still living, we ourselves should strive mightily to avoid Purgatory.We read in St. Matthew's Gospel, "Be ye therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). Yet we know that none of us is really perfect and that few human beings die in a state of soul with all their past sins atoned for during life. Most people whose souls are saved, therefore, end up detained for a time in Purgatory. Some reports say that the passage of "time" (though they have passed out of time, in a fashion) in these souls' perception is slowed to a hundredth or less of what we on earth experience. Thus, the agony and languishing of the Poor Souls often seems almost interminable.Stories about Purgatory and What They Reveal: 30 Days for the Holy Souls will impress upon your heart a healthy and holy respect for the sufferings endured by the Holy Souls, such that you will ever after remember them in your prayers and Masses. It will teach you also to strive to rectify your own life, that you may avoid Purgatory altogether-or at the very worst, spend very little "time" there before being united to God in Heaven. Belief in Purgatory is truly Catholic and consoling; it is a reality whose truth has been buttressed by many famous true stories, recorded here, of the sufferings undergone by the Poor Souls, plus their gratitude toward and wonderful aid for those who help them.