Mary's Appearances and Messages from Fatima to Todayby Wincenty Laszewski The world-changing appearance of Our Lady at Fatima ushered in a continuing series of remarkable apparitions worldwide that the Church has either officially approved or marked as likely-authentic. Author and...

by Denis McNamara Foreword by Scott Hahn This unique book delves into the deep meanings of liturgical art and architecture, and by association, the Sacred Liturgy itself. It is meant to help pastors, architects, artists, members of building committees, seminarians,...

Illustrated Book Of Jesus is a beautiful full-color illustrated book, beginning with the Annunciation, then featuring all the events in Jesus' life.The book concludes with prayers and the Litany to the Holy Name.Beautiful art work in full color on almost...

Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic WisdomBy: Christine Valters PaintnerForeword by: Macrina Wiederkehr, O.S.B. The Artist's Rule: Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom, by Christine Valters Paintner, author of Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire, invites readers to discover and...

:by Rosa Giorgi This richly illustrated, unique volume portrays more than 375 Catholic saints, arranged by the days of the year on which each beatified figure is honored. The images range from world-famous works of art by such masters as...

by: Fiona French The beloved hymn of Saint Francis of Assisi, The Canticle of the Sun, is one of the greatest songs of Christendom. In it he praises the Creator for all the glories of creation, especially "Brother Sun" and...

By: Henri J.M. NouwenThis twentieth anniversary edition (more than 111,000 copies sold) brings Henri J.M. Nouwen's writings on Eastern Orthodox icons to a new generation and adds to the Nouwen collection published by Ave Maria Press. With a foreword by...

What is beauty, and why does it matter? John-Mark L. Miravalle What we moderns have forgotten, the ancients knew well: true beauty heals the soul, draws us to God, and yields lasting happiness. Rich with the wisdom of Plato, Augustine,...

A Self-Guided Icon RetreatBY: Joseph MalhamYou don't need the talent of a classically trained artist-or even the ability to draw a stick figure-to create a stunning icon.Follow along step-by-step with internationally acclaimed iconographer Joseph Malham as he takes you through...

by Mike Aquilina and Grace Aquilina The star of Bethlehem exemplifies the birth of Jesus, the Wittenberg Door is synonymous with the Protestant Reformation, and "the pill" symbolizes the sexual revolution. It's "stuff" that helps tell the story of Christianity....

Way Of BeautyRekindling Eucharistic Amazement through Visio DivinaJem Sullivan, Ph.D. We are created for beauty, the visible form of truth and goodness. The experience of beauty awakens our spiritual senses and prepares us for a new way of seeing the...

Lourdes: Healing and RebirthThierry Hubert and Sophie Delay In 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared eighteen times to a poor teenage girl in rural France, Bernadette Soubirous. When authorities questioned her sincerity, Bernadette, at the Lady's word, dug a hole...