Catholicism

Pope Francis originally intended this exceptional book to appear only after his death, but the needs of our times and the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope have moved him to make this precious legacy available now.

In this brand-new book, Pope Francis offers fifteen mindsets that allow listeners to find hope and meaning in every circumstance. He encourages us to defend and protect the light that shines in us, to believe in the beautiful, to find meaning in the struggles....

For the first time, Pope Francis tells the story of his life as he looks back on the momentous world events that have changed history—from his earliest years during the outbreak of World War II in 1939 to the turmoil of today.

In a time when technology penetrates our lives in so many ways and materialism exerts such a powerful influence over us, Robert Cardinal Sarah presents a bold book about the strength of silence....

How can you believe all this stuff? This is the number one question Catholics get asked - and, sometimes, we ask ourselves. Why We're Catholic assembles the clearest, friendliest, most helpful answers that Trent learned to give to people....

It took nearly two millennia for the enemies of the Catholic Church to realize they could not successfully attack the Church from the outside. Indeed, countless nemeses from Nero to Napoleon succeeded only in creating sympathy and martyrs for our Catholic Faith....

Investigative journalist Gareth Gore recounts how members of Opus Dei—a secretive, ultra-conservative Catholic sect—pushed its radical agenda within the Church and around the globe, using billions of dollars siphoned from one of the world’s largest banks.

The Bible plays a vital role in the life of the Catholic Church. In fact, we are called to immerse ourselves daily in the Scriptures. But many of us get lost when we actually dive into the Bible, and our time spent can be more frustrating than fruitful.

Best-selling author Scott Hahn sheds new light on the Mass, offering readers a deeper appreciation of the most familiar of Catholic rituals....

In this powerful audiobook by the acclaimed spiritual leader and best-selling writer, one he calls his "most important", he analyzes the profound spiritual, moral, and political crisis in the contemporary world....

In his first book published as Pope, and in conjunction with the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis here invites all humanity to an intimate and personal dialogue on the subject closest to his heart—mercy—which has long been the cornerstone of his faith....

A former New York Times investigative reporter takes a revealing look at the struggles inside the modern Catholic Church, told through the lives of the last seven popes.

The Seven Storey Mountain is the extraordinary spiritual testament of Thomas Merton (1915-1968), a man who experienced life to its fullest in the world before entering a Trappist monastery....

A History of the Papacy From the Great Schism to the Sack of Rome by Mandell Creighton. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1909 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

In recent years, Christians everywhere are rediscovering the Jewish roots of their faith....

In Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, Dr. Pitre takes listeners step-by-step from the Garden of Eden to the Book of Revelation to reveal how deeply biblical Catholic beliefs about Mary really are....

Robert Barron is one of the Catholic Church's premier theologians and author of the influential The Priority of Christ. In this volume, Barron sets forth a thoroughgoing vision for an evangelical catholic theology that is steeped in the tradition and engaged with the contemporary world.

How does one live a spiritual life in a secular world? Henri Nouwen responds from the depths of his heart to this dilemna posed by his friend Fred Bratman.....

From the best-selling author of The Lamb's Supper and Signs of Life comes an illuminating work on the Catholic Eucharist and its link to the Jewish Passover meal....

An Introduction to Prayer offers a collection of rich yet brief reflections on prayer in the Catholic spiritual tradition from acclaimed author, speaker, and theologian Bishop Robert Barron.

At critical times throughout Salvation History, God’s people have been invited to consecrate themselves. We are at one of those critical times in history. This extraordinary spiritual guide will forever change the way you spend time with Jesus in the Eucharist.....

The Summa Theologica, by Thomas Aquinas, is a fundamental text in Catholic doctrine, a compendium of theology that has been studied and debated since its first publication in the 13th century....

Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry: True Stories of Padre Pio Book I, written by Diane Allen and published by Padre Pio Press, features 55 chapters and is a glimpse into the life and spirituality of St. Pio of Pietrelcina....

In this encouraging book, Pope Francis explores the meaning of true joy and offers an inspiring message: even in dark times, the light of hope can shine bright....

Weidenkopf collects over 50 of the most common and dangerous lies about Catholic history and, drawing on his experience as a historian and apologist, shows how to answer them simply and powerfully....

Sorrowful Mysteries is a detailed and extraordinarily compassionate examination of the appearance of Our Lady of Fátima, an attempt to unravel and put into perspective the lives of the three children, how this life-altering event changed them and the world they knew, and how it intersected with so many of the signal moments of the twentieth century—pandemics, revolutions, world wars, assassinations, and even skyjackings.

Updating and expanding upon his previous work on origins, this riveting volume from John H. Walton marks the eighth entry in his bestselling Lost World Series, which has sold more than 125,000 copies. For over a decade, John Walton's books The Lost World of Genesis One and The Lost World of Adam and Eve have shaped readers' understanding of the ancient Near Eastern world and its implications for modern scientific origins debates.

Bestselling author Kevin DeYoung explores the history, meaning, and importance of the Nicene Creed. The Nicene Creed is a fundamental text that Christians have memorized and recited in church services and personal prayers for centuries. Despite its deep roots, many believers today recite the creed as a routine, often without fully understanding its meaning and significance.

Are you tired of starting strong but never finishing? Ready to break free from inconsistency and finally build a life that works? In a world filled with distractions, comfort, and quick fixes, discipline is the superpower we’ve forgotten. Discipline: The Proven Path to Unshakable Habits, Unbreakable Willpower, and Lasting Success is your guide to reclaiming that power—and transforming every area of your life. Inside this powerful book, you’ll discover: • Why motivation fades—and what to do instead to stay consistent • How to build daily habits that stick, even when you don’t ...

They Lied to Us First: Reclaiming Truth Beyond the Bible and the Quran is a bold and unflinching exploration of how colonial religions reshaped African spirituality, identity, and cultural memory. In this revolutionary work, Zeamie Emanuel dismantles centuries of theological programming and reveals how Christianity and Islam were used not only to control land and labor—but to colonize the very soul. Drawing on historical context, spiritual philosophy, and cultural critique, this book exposes the roots of ideas like “eternal rest,” “fornication,” “sin,” and “salvation,” ...

Looking for an easy way to start studying the Bible? This audiobook is exactly what you need! It combines two powerful tools into one: a study guide that explains everything clearly and a workbook that helps you put what you learn into action. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to truly understand the Bible and apply its teachings to their life —without wasting time searching for multiple resources.

In this game-changing book, Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., reveals how you can actively listen and open yourself to receive God’s personal love for you in the Mass, where our Lord waits to quench your deepest longing and heal your wounds. Drawing from the wisdom of the saints, modern-day spiritual giants, and his own penetrating reflections, you will learn how to quiet your mind, stretch your heart, and become childlike in the sense of experiencing the sacred mysteries with wonder and awe.

Prayer is an activity engaged in by most believers, whatever their faith practice. There are numerous forms of prayer, ranging from entreaties in times of distress, to expressions of thanksgiving or quiet moments of reflection, to name just a few examples. Still, for many believers this experience remains something of a mystery. The purpose of this book is to help believers come to a deeper understanding of what's involved in this journey to deepening one's faith experience. After some 60 years as a Carmelite friar, including 55 years as a priest, the author offers a series of personal ...

It is clear that since the Second Vatican Council, the Church has been plagued with terrible doctrinal and liturgical confusion that has contributed to the worst crisis in the Church since the Arian crisis, and perhaps the worst in history. This incisive book examines the often-overlooked wisdom of Pope St. Pius X on modernism, the synthesis of all heresies, found in his landmark encyclical Pascendi Dominici Gregis (On the Doctrines of the Modernists).

What if the key to understanding your own heart was hidden in the writings of a 4th-century African bishop? Augustinianism: A Beginner’s Guide: The Life, Legacy, and Lessons of Saint Augustine isn’t a dry theological text. It’s an electrifying introduction to the man whose restless search for truth shaped the way the Western world thinks about love, identity, memory, and God. You won’t wade through jargon or dense academic fog. This book speaks clearly, vividly, and with urgency—because Augustine did. His questions are still your questions. What is the point of success if it ...

In depth book at the koran’s depiction of biblical doctrines.

In an age in which the occult is becoming increasingly normalized, Teresa Yanaros’s Freedom from Darkness offers a crucial beacon of hope and a guide to freedom. Drawing from her profound personal journey out of the occult and into the light of Christ, Yanaros unveils with insight and precision the stark realities of spiritual warfare and the path to deliverance. Freedom from Darkness is not just a book; it is a survival manual for those ensnared by the occult—be it through tarot cards, New Age ideologies, or the subtle allure of esoteric practices.

Over decades, University of Rome professor Roberto de Mattei has produced a wealth of incisive analyses about the Catholic world’s collapse and charted an authoritative path back to health and sanity. He has now written a compelling and powerful biography of Pope Pius V, widely recognized as one of the boldest and most courageous popes of the past millennium, who decisively defeated the Ottoman Turks at the Battle of Lepanto and fought head-on the Protestant Reformation, which had assailed the Church. The life of every Christian is a battle, and St.

The author of this book was the favorite writer of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Vincent de Paul, etc. St. Teresa of Avila credited this book with having converted over a million people in her time. This is the most persuasive book we know to encourage people to abandon sin and embrace repentance and virtue. The logic is relentless and effective.

Ich bin katholisch. In meiner Kindheit war das eine Selbstverständlichkeit. Heute muss ich mich dafür rechtfertigen, ja manchmal komme ich mir vor wie ein Tier, das im Zoo angegafft wird: Wie kann man im 21. Jahrhundert an Gott glauben? Und wie kann man immer noch in der Kirche sein – nach allem, was ans Licht gekommen ist? Es ist tatsächlich so, dass ich in meinem Viertel (gentrifiziert), meiner Branche (Medien) und meinem Job (linksliberale Zeitung) von Menschen umringt bin, die, wenn es um den Glauben geht, oft nur noch an Missbrauch und Vertuschung denken.