Catholicism

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....

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.

He Leadeth Me is a deeply personal story of one man’s spiritual odyssey and the unflagging faith which enabled him to survive the ordeal that wrenched his body and spirit to near collapse.

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....

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.

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.

The Story of a Soul conveys St. Therese of Lisieux's "Little Way" of spiritual childhood - her "elevator" to Heaven, as she called it....

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.

In The Case for Jesus, Brant Pitre taps in to the wells of Christian scripture, history, and tradition to ask and answer a number of different questions....

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....

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

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

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....

What is Catholicism? A two-thousand-year-old living tradition? A worldview? A way of life? A relationship? A mystery? In Catholicism, Bishop Robert Barron examines all these questions and more, seeking to capture the body, heart, and mind of the Catholic faith.

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....

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....

St. John of the Cross addresses the feeling of being forgotten by the Presence of the Almighty....

In How to Converse with God, St. Alphonsus Ligouri teaches us how to use the small events of everyday life to raise our hearts and minds to God: in praise, contrition, hope, joy, and union with God's will....

Before his death in 1968, Padre Pio was known throughout the world as a very holy man—many even called him a living saint. This is the comprehensive life story of the priest who became world famous for his stigmata, miracles, and supernatural insights.

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.....

St. Ignatius Loyola (1491-1556), the founder of the Society of Jesus (aka the Jesuits), was known for his practical spirituality....

The Apostolic Fathers are the Christian writers from the first and second centuries who are thought to have been disciples of the Apostles or to have been so directly influenced by the Apostles that their writings are considered echoes of genuine Apostolic teaching....

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....

Probably the finest book ever written about the rosary, The Secret of the Rosary appeals to all ages. It shows the great spiritual power of the rosary, which is appreciated by few, and tells why the rosary is the most important private prayer....

This book paraphrases 86 of Pope John Paul II's talks on the theology of the body in easy-to-understand English....

What is Catholicism? A two-thousand-year-old living tradition? A worldview? A way of life? A relationship? A mystery? In Catholicism, Bishop Robert Barron examines all these questions and more, seeking to capture the body, heart, and mind of the Catholic faith. Starting from the essential foundation of Jesus Christ’s Incarnation, life, and teaching, Bishop Barron moves through the defining elements of Catholicism.

A masterpiece of Christian mysticism that calls the soul to strip itself of all things in order to find true inner peace. The Spiritual Guide is the silent testimony of a path of surrender, humility, and union with God. The Spiritual Guide by Miguel de Molinos stands as one of the pinnacles of Christian mystical literature. First published in 1675, it was met with enthusiasm across Europe and swiftly translated into multiple languages. However, its radical message—urging the soul to complete inner passivity and total self-abandonment to allow God to act unhindered—sparked controversy ...

La victoire sur le vice et les sept vertus Deux des livres les plus vendus de l'archevêque Fulton J. Sheen ont été rassemblés dans une collection spéciale. La première partie de ce livre est une collection de sermons captivants de cet auteur lauréat d'un Emmy Award et auteur à succès du New York Times qui encouragera le lecteur à mieux comprendre que les sept péchés capitaux peuvent être surmontés avec l'aide des conseils donnés dans les Sept Dernières Paroles prononcées par le Christ depuis Sa Croix. En utilisant ces paroles prononcées par Jésus depuis la croix sur le ...

Victoria Sobre El Vicio Y Las Siete Virtudes Dos de los libros más vendidos del arzobispo Fulton J. Sheen se han reunido en una colección especial. La primera parte de este libro es una colección de interesantes sermones de este autor ganador de un premio Emmy y best-seller del New York Times que animará al lector a comprender mejor que los siete pecados capitales pueden ser vencidos con la ayuda de los consejos dados en las Siete Últimas Palabras pronunciadas por Cristo desde Su Cruz. Usando estas palabras pronunciadas por Jesús desde la Cruz en el Calvario como telón de fondo, ...

El sacerdote no se pertenece a sí mismo El sacerdote no se pertenece a sí mismo es mucho más que un libro para sacerdotes o para aquellos que consideran el sacerdocio como una vocación. En estas penetrantes y profundamente meditadas discusiones sobre el sacerdocio, el arzobispo Fulton J. Sheen ha producido una obra de valor duradero; Un libro que tal vez cambie miles de vidas, y ciertamente un libro que también interesará a los lectores que no tienen una relación directa con el sacerdocio como llamado. El Arzobispo Sheen lleva la vida del Sacerdocio de Cristo en términos de ...

A luminous journey through the soul’s interior, The Interior Castle remains one of the most profound and practical guides to spiritual transformation in the Christian tradition. Written in the final years of her life, this masterpiece by Teresa of Ávila presents the soul as a crystal castle made of seven concentric dwellings, through which one progresses inward—guided by prayer, humility, and divine grace—toward union with God at the center. It is not a book of abstractions but a living map born of direct experience: Teresa writes not as a theorist, but as a companion on the path. ...

Do you feel that something profound is unfolding in the world, yet can’t quite explain it? This book is your invitation to see what Heaven has already revealed. Revelations and Prophecies from Medjugorje is more than a spiritual guide—it is a wake-up call for those who sense that time is short and the veil between this world and the divine is thinning. With the voice of a contemplative soul, Sister Anna Garavitt gathers powerful testimonies, prophetic messages, and hidden revelations connected to the ongoing apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Medjugorje. These are not myths or pious ...

DESCRIPCIÓN DE MÁS ALLÁ DEL DOLOR Conversaciones con Dios En este libro te invito a darte cuenta, lo que hay MÁS ALLÁ DEL DOLOR. Y como lo dice el subtítulo, te comparto mis CONVERSACIONES CON DIOS. Es abrir mi corazón a Dios e invitarte a que tú lo hagas también. Porque empatizo con todas las personas que han sufrido y que están sufriendo. Porque sé lo que se siente hundirse en el dolor y el desconsuelo. Pero te traigo una buena noticia: Dios te ama y no te quiere ver sufrir. Tampoco estoy diciendo que no llores, el desahogo es bueno. Solo te sugiero que hagas todo lo que esté ...

Le prêtre e ne s’appartient pas. Le prêtre ne s'appartient pas est bien plus qu'un livre pour les prêtres ou pour ceux qui envisagent la prêtrise comme vocation. Dans ces discussions pénétrantes et réfléchies sur la prêtrise, l'archevêque Fulton J. Sheen a produit un ouvrage de valeur durable, un livre qui changera peut-être des milliers de vies, et certainement un livre qui intéressera également les lecteurs qui ne sont pas directement concernés par la prêtrise en tant que vocation. L'archevêque Sheen présente la vie de la prêtrise du Christ en termes de sacrifice, de ...

There is no doubt that evil exists and that the devil’s potency has increased in our modern culture of death. The rise in demonic afflictions — from harassment and obsession to oppression and possession — is an alarming testament to the reign of the prince of this world. For decades, Vatican exorcist Fr. Gabriele Amorth has been the leading voice on the demonic, spiritual warfare, and spiritual protection. Even after his death, newly published writings from his extensive archives remain as relevant as ever in our fallen world. In this fresh work, Fr.

Nel maggio 1891 Leone XIII dà alle stampe un'enciclica destinata a cambiare il mondo: la Rerum Novarum. Contro un modello basato sullo sfruttamento dei lavoratori e sull'arricchimento di pochi ai danni di molti, il Papa ribadiva la centralità della dignità umana e la necessità della solidarietà, facendo interloquire il Cristianesimo con le nuove sfide sociali ed economiche. Centoventiquattro anni più tardi, nel maggio 2025, Robert Francis Prevost è stato eletto Papa e ha scelto di chiamarsi Leone.

During the Cultural Revolution, the Chinese state sought to eradicate religious life throughout the country. But by 1978, two years after the death of Mao Zedong, the Communist Party under Deng Xiaoping cautiously embraced the revival of religion. At the same time, the newly elected Pope John Paul II made a point of renewing outreach to China. Paul P. Mariani tracks the fate of Chinese Catholicism in the wake of these transformative leadership changes, focusing on the influential Catholic community in Shanghai.

Mary Claire Kendall grapples with Hemingway's faith and does so commendably. She doesn't explain him or explain him away, but she does get us closer to his Catholic heart. Those wishing to listen to the heart of Hemingway will relish this book.

In this volume, 16 doctrinal categories are discussed and reconciled to the historical events in the church since Vatican II, showing the essential role of the Sede Vacante findings in sustaining the church's supernatural claims.

Experience the profound spiritual wisdom of Fr. Gabriele Amorth, the renowned exorcist of Rome whose ministry revealed the ultimate victory of God over evil. In this revealing interview, Fr. Amorth shares vivid narratives, profound reflections, scriptural insights, and potent words from the spiritual greats to help you encounter the benevolence, beauty, and love of God. Fr. Amorth tackles challenging topics ranging from God’s nature, to the problem of evil, to family dysfunction, to the shocking truth about Freemasonry.

This inspiring work profiles sixteen heroic Catholic men and women who defied the odds to advance civil and human rights around the world. Spanning from the birth of the United States to World War II Germany to the current Latin American immigration crisis, this book features people whose faith drove them to courageously defend the dignity of the children of God, especially the most vulnerable, transforming many lives and paving the way for a more equitable society.

The Radical Mind is a groundbreaking analysis of the origins of the Christian Right, whose political victories are radically reshaping the landscape of American society. Scholars and the public alike have traditionally regarded the New Right and the Christian Right as separate movements. Insofar as both are conservative efforts, most people view them as reactionary and driven by a culture-war backlash against liberal changes to society.

Divorcio. Familias desintegradas. Abusos sexuales. Pornografía. Cuestiones de género. A dondequiera que vemos, encontramos más confusión sobre las verdades fundamentales de la vida humana. A medida que perdemos nuestra comprensión básica de lo que significan el hombre, la mujer, el matrimonio y el sexo, la pregunta se hace aún más urgente: ¿Qué significa ser un ser humano? Iniciación a la Teología del Cuerpo es una introducción concisa a la respuesta a esa pregunta. Utilizando un lenguaje sencillo y cotidiano, el Dr.

Empress Zita of Austria (1892—1989) was declared a Servant of God by Pope Benedict XVI. But who is she? What is it about her life and spirituality that inspired the Church to open the investigation into her beatification?

From the young St. Francis de Sales's heroic efforts to bring Calvinists back to the Faith comes this succinct, eloquent defense of the age-old Catholic practice of making the Sign of the Cross, which 16th-century Calvinists denounced as a Popish invention and many Protestants scorn even today. Embodying the zeal of youth and the wisdom of age, this gentle jewel of Catholic apologetics traces the origins of the Sign of the Cross back to the Fathers of the Church, to the Apostles before them, and finally to our Lord Himself.

Want to find a pretty, good Catholic? Looking for a person who is attractive, interesting, and faithful to Christ and the Church? This is the most realistic guide to the bewildering Catholic dating scene.

In this brief yet penetrating book, Dr. James Papandrea reveals what the early Church Fathers actually taught and believed about the Holy Scriptures as well as how they read, understood, and interpreted the Word of God. He explains the process by which the books of the Bible were selected and demonstrates the harmoniousness and complementarity of the Gospels. With Dr. Papandrea’s guidance, you will see how Scripture attests to the truth of the sacraments, Catholic doctrines, and the hierarchy of the Church founded by Christ.

Frère François naît à la fin du XIIe siècle, dans une Italie divisée par les guerres, entre les murs d'une petite cité moyenâgeuse : Assise. Il grandit quelques années avant la troisième croisade, à une époque qui, écrit Julien Green, hésite « entre heur et malheur », comme si elle « attendait la venue de quelqu'un ». François connaît l'oisiveté et les plaisirs des jeunes gens riches de son temps. Il rêve de connaître le monde, de devenir grand prince, chevalier.

This book reveals the shocking truth you need to know in a world riddled by irrationality, emotionalism, and violence. Religion is under attack, whether from totalitarian governments or modern education. Our tacit submission to politics, “freedom,” and science has made us slaves to a diabolical New Atheism and fear. With his prescient wit, wisdom, and fervor, Archbishop Fulton Sheen provides clarity amid propagandist lies and pagan societies united in purpose to destroy. He reminds us why we must fear what kills the soul more than what kills the body.

From the thousands of personal letters by St. Francis de Sales comes this short, practical guide that will develop in you the soul-nourishing habits that lead to sanctity. St. Francis de Sales is widely regarded as one of the greatest spiritual advisors in the history of the Church, and we have drawn from his letters the wisest advice for those prepared to take the next step on their spiritual journey. As he did for saints and sinners in his own time, St.