{"title":"Saints Books","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"advent-christmas-with-the-saints-33037","title":"Advent \u0026 Christmas with the Saints","description":"\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAnthony F. Chiffolo (Ed.)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvent and Christmas with the Saints offers spiritual sustenance from those holy men and women whom we honor because of their close spiritual relationship with God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders walk day-by-day with the saints, recalling the Scriptures they read, meditating on the thoughts they had, praying as they might have prayed, and talking openly with God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristians looking for a way to re-spiritualize their Christmas practices, prayer groups, small-faith communities, Bible study classes, teachers, clergy, and religious will cherish this guide to refocusing on the \"reason for the season,\" the birth of the Messiah.\u003cbr\u003e144 pages. Trade Paperback.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780764809934","brand":"Liguori Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45372406333748,"sku":"33037","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/33037_40da7893-659e-5fcf-b309-53422ae3914c.jpg?v=1748645067"},{"product_id":"lives-of-the-saints-hardcover-volume-1-26573","title":"Lives of the Saints Hardcover Volume 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Rev. Hugo Hoever, S.S. Cist.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     This classic volume, with over 70 beautiful illustrations and large, easy-to-read type, can accompany you as you walk with the Saints each day of the year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Read about the lives of many familiar and some lesser-known Saints.\u003cbr\u003e      Be moved by their short, inspiring biographies.\u003cbr\u003e      Discover their trials and triumphs, their joys and sorrows.\u003cbr\u003e      Pray with them in mind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e528 pages\u003cbr\u003eCatholic Book Publishing Comp.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780899428703","brand":"Catholic Book Publ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46612751909172,"sku":"26573","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/26573_a8e30e1d-fd33-50db-8495-09281d7090b7.jpg?v=1748643363"},{"product_id":"a-school-of-prayer-the-saints-show-us-how-to-pray-23575","title":"A School of Prayer: The Saints Show us How to Pray","description":"\u003cb\u003ePope Benedict XVI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Complete Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Prayer is essential to the life of faith. In this superb book, based on Pope Benedict's weekly teaching, he examines the foundational principles of the life of prayer. Believers of various backgrounds and experience in prayer-from beginners to spiritually advanced-will be enriched by this spiritual masterpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Benedict begins considering what we can learn from the examples of prayer found in a wide range of cultures and eras. Next, he turns to the Bible's teaching about prayer, beginning with Abraham and moving though Moses, the prophets, the Psalms to the example of Jesus. With Jesus Christ, Pope Benedict considers not only the Lord's teaching about prayer, but also his example of how to pray, including the Our Father, his prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane, and prayers on the Cross. The prayers of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and the early Church are also explored. Benedict also draws on insights from spiritual masters, the saints, and the Church's liturgy. He challenges readers to live their relationships with God \"even more intensely, as it were, at a ‘school of prayer'.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Although Benedict provides a sweeping survey of great figures of prayer, his discussion centers on Jesus Christ and even invokes him in the study of prayer. \"It is in fact in Jesus,\" writes Benedict, \"that man becomes able to approach God in the depth and intimacy of the relationship of fatherhood and sonship. Together with the first disciples, let us now turn with humble trust to the Teacher and ask him: ‘Lord, teach us to pray' (Lk 11:1).\"      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Hardback.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781586176945","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46613433188660,"sku":"23575","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/23575_4a2ff32d-4341-55f8-b8bc-bdaedd3cfdd3.jpg?v=1748641765"},{"product_id":"led-by-the-immaculata-st-maxilmilian-kolbe-s-spiritual-balttle-plan-for-marian-16589","title":"Led by the Immaculata: St. Maxilmilian Kolbe's Spiritual Balttle Plan for Marian","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cem\u003eLed by the Immaculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e  \u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eSt. Maximilian Kolbe's Spiritual Battle Plan for Marian Consecration\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eJoshua Mazrin\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"content show-all\"\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSt. Maximilian Kolbe is one of the most well-known and well-loved saints of all time. Many are familiar with the story of his selfless act at Auschwitz, where he sacrificed his own life to save a man who was a husband and father. But do you know about Kolbe’s deep love for Mary, whom he called the Immaculata? How he surrendered everything to Our Lady to grow in holiness and align his will to the will of God? How he consecrated his life to Mary?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLed by the Immaculata\u003c\/em\u003e, Joshua Mazrin, a Kolbe devotee and Mariology expert, will\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eintroduce you to St. Maximilian Kolbe,\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eexplain the meaning of consecration and the objectives of the Knights of the Immaculata,\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ewalk you through the fourteen doable and practical steps of the consecration, and\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eprovide a step-by-step plan for completing the consecration.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKolbe taught that by giving our lives completely to Mary, the Immaculata, she would direct our will to the will of the Holy Spirit—that is, the will of God. Kolbe wanted this message shared far and wide and so founded the Knights of the Immaculata with the goal of consecrating as many people as possible to Mary and her son.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach step of the consecration journey is explained in practical and theological terms, making it accessible to all, regardless of vocation or age. While Kolbe initially targeted men, the principles of holiness are equally relevant to women. The book concludes by empowering you—men and women alike—to be evangelists for the Immaculata and the Gospel and to be spiritual leaders in your family, workplace, and community.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLed by the Immaculata \u003c\/em\u003einvites you to embrace a deeper devotion to Mary and emulate Kolbe’s path to holiness through the practical application of the fourteen steps in your daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e169 Pages\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e2024\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAve Maria Press\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e9781646803026\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46614810722612,"sku":"16589","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/16589_b0481d7c-22b0-5b3c-bdfe-4307cbfc723f.jpg?v=1748640031"},{"product_id":"life-and-revelations-of-saint-gertrude-the-great-15299","title":"Life and Revelations of Saint Gertrude the Great","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: St. Gertrude the Great \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Our Lord revealed that the place on earth where He most delighted to be, after the Blessed Sacrament, was \"in the heart and soul of Gertrude, My beloved.\" Therefore, we do not wonder that among all the most remarkable women Saints of the Church, St. Gertrude is the one who carries the extraordinary title \"the Great.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The Revelations of St. Gertrude the Great form one of the classics of Catholic writing. And although they would have to be classified as \"mystical literature,\" their message is clear and obvious, for this book states many of the secrets of Heaven in terms that all can understand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Recorded here are St. Gertrude's many conversations with Our Lord, wherein He reveals His great desire to grant mercy to souls and to reward the least good act. In the course of their conversations, He reveals wonderful spiritual \"shortcuts\" that will help everyone in his or her spiritual life. Moreover, the revelations of St. Gertrude the Great actually open a window onto Heaven, where we can see the specific ways in which prayer, good works, and liturgical celebrations on earth have very definite effects in Heaven among the Saints and Angels and even with God Himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The revelations of St. Gertrude were authorized by Our Lord (pp.536-537), and they have been published in many editions, in various languages; they have inspired both clergy and laity for centuries. Surely the present generation of English-speaking Catholics will profit equally from this new edition of The Life and Revelations of St. Gertrude the Great, who found such high favor with Our Lord that He chose to dwell in her heart in a special manner and to reveal to her many of the intimate secrets of His supernatural love for souls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Trade Paperback\u003cbr\u003e592 pages\u003cbr\u003eTan Books\u003cbr\u003eOctober 2002\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780895556998","brand":"TAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46615179919668,"sku":"15299","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/15299_7c03eacc-eda3-5578-940a-d96806052714.jpg?v=1748639701"},{"product_id":"a-saint-in-the-slave-trade-10607","title":"A Saint in the Slave Trade","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeter Claver (1581-1654)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cb\u003eby: Arnold Lunn\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCaptured and separated from all he loved, fettered down in a ship amid relentless waves and disease, he lived at the mercy of his captors. Water and food were scarce, prisoners were tortured and tormented, and the heat and decrepitude were intolerable. Many succumbed to death, while others committed suicide or were killed. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the desperate situation into which St. Peter Claver (1581–1684) voluntarily entered. Author Arnold Lunn reflects that St. Peter, a learned and gifted priest, became the “slave of the slaves” in order to become a father to the fatherless. He lived in the slave ships of the West Indies to care for the sick and bring the gospel and the sacraments to the hopeless.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eA Saint in the Slave Trade\u003c\/em\u003e, Lunn reveals how, from the early days of Christianity, the Church has worked to uphold the dignity, rights, and freedom of slaves and that many of the same struggles to overcome injustice and affirm the value of human life are apparent today. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReflecting on humanistic outrages from Roman times to recent years, \u003cem\u003eA Saint in the Slave Trade\u003c\/em\u003e offers philosophical and spiritual insights on how the power of Christian charity revolutionizes and liberates souls in the direst situations. Embark on a spiritual voyage with St. Peter Claver and let him guide you in:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e  \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003efostering your prayer life and union with God through Ignatian spirituality\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e  \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003egrowing in docility and obedience to God’s will\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e  \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eovercoming injustice by sharing God’s love, person to person\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e  \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ecultivating virtues by following St. Peter Claver’s example of heroic charity\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e  \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eoffering sacrifices for souls and finding happiness amid suffering\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Saint in the Slave Trade\u003c\/em\u003e powerfully attests that all lives matter. Our personal witness of sanctity is a “creative force” that will help lead other souls to God.\u003c\/p\u003e    Trade Paperback\u003cbr\u003e  208 pages\u003cbr\u003e  Sophia Institute Press\u003cbr\u003e  Jan, 25, 2022\u003cbr\u003e  ISBN: 9781644135921","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47913094349108,"sku":"10607","price":7.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/10607_c1dbc9ef-aa86-5ee7-9761-ae05bebdb22a.jpg?v=1748637262"},{"product_id":"kiss-of-jesus-auto-biography-of-donna-marie-cooper-boyle-11551","title":"Kiss of Jesus - Auto-Biography of Donna Marie Cooper-Boyle","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Mother Teresa and the Saints Helped Me to Discover the Beauty of the Cross\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eby: Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDonna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle is a Catholic author, a radio and television host, and an inspirational speaker known and admired from coast to coast. Yet with all of her public exposure, she has revealed very little about her personal history, that is, until now. When she discovered that sharing her struggles gives encouragement to others, she was persuaded to write this story of her life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing up in a Polish-American Catholic family, Donna-Marie was blessed with hard-working parents who provided a stable home for their eight children. At times her childhood was golden and carefree, but other times it was tarnished by pain that she felt was best left unspoken as she sought God for help and strength.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter she left home after high school, her path took some harrowing turns. A Vietnam veteran fiancé snapped and held her against her will. She suffered pregnancy loss, serious illness, divorce, and single motherhood. Perhaps her greatest trial was an epic custody battle in which she needed to defend both her reputation as a mother and the safety of her five children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet through all the dark valleys, Donna-Marie kept the fire of her faith burning. Helping her to see the beauty of the crosses in her life, and to rely on the presence and the providence of God, were saintly souls who became her friends and mentors. One of these was Blessed Mother Teresa, who was her confidant and spiritual mother for ten years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardcover. 186 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781586179168","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47913113846068,"sku":"11551","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/11551_2627b234-d01e-579a-8852-0ce5ee964afc.jpg?v=1748878325"},{"product_id":"saint-peter-flawed-forgiven-and-faithful-11760","title":"Saint Peter - Flawed, Forgiven, and Faithful","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Stephen Binz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf St. Peter had moved in business or political circles, he would have been forgotten millennia ago. In most areas of life, those who make major mistakes are cast out, left to languish in their failure. But Peter, who made more than one major mistake while following Jesus, has been highly revered within the Church since the days when Jesus walked with the disciples. In fact, in holding Peter up so high, we can easily miss the essential lesson his life teaches us: that when flawed people experience forgiveness through Jesus, they are freed and empowered to be faithful followers of Christ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  In \u003ci\u003eSaint Peter: Flawed, Forgiven, and Faithful\u003c\/i\u003e, biblical scholar Stephen Binz takes readers on a pilgrimage from Galilee to Rome—from the spot where Peter first dropped his nets to follow Jesus to the place where he gave his life out of love for his Lord. Through sound scholarship, first-hand experiences at places of pilgrimage, and spiritual reflection, Binz helps us embrace the reality that God works through broken human beings to accomplish truly beautiful things.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltimately, \u003ci\u003eSaint Peter: Flawed, Forgiven, and Faithful\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us that the papacy—from Peter to the present day—has always been filled by imperfect people and, mysteriously and wonderfully, that’s exactly the type of person through whom God advances the Church!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback. 208 pages.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780829442601","brand":"Loyola Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47913116762420,"sku":"11760","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/11760_ec8a54dc-a5fe-5de4-af2a-d075f9adbbe3.jpg?v=1748878325"},{"product_id":"lay-saints-models-of-family-life-11770","title":"Lay Saints: Models of Family Life","description":"\u003cbr\u003eby: Joan Carroll Cruz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone has dreams and goals that they want to achieve, but the foremost and overarching goal for every Catholic, and the only one that brings true happiness, should be to become a saint and enjoy the Beatific Vision. It is a momentous task that can often seem overwhelming and unattainable. Indeed, without the aid of grace it is impossible. But confident hope can be placed in God that He will always provide the grace necessary to accomplish such a feat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The saints in this volume are evidence of this fact and serve as role models for cooperation with the action of God’s grace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Within this volume are fifty eight saints who achieved holiness as husbands, wives, parents, or youth. Some lived in marital bliss with never a quarrel; others suffered greatly at the hands of their spouse, and many became saints while still at a tender young age. Each of these saints have qualities to be emulated in living as a member of a family, whether patience is needed in bearing with the faults of a spouse or temperance is needed to check a natural inclination to anger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback. 272 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780895557223\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Joan Carroll Cruz was a native of New Orleans and was the educational product of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. She attended grade school, high school and college under their tutelage. Mrs. Cruz was a tertiary in the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order (Third Order) since 1968; for eight years she served as Mistress of Formation (Novice Mistress). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    For her non-fiction books, Joan Carroll Cruz depended heavily on information received from foreign shrines, churches, convents and monasteries. Her books include The \u003ci\u003eIncorruptibles\u003c\/i\u003e, published in 1977; \u003ci\u003eDesires of Thy Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, a strongly Catholic-themed novel, also in 1977; \u003ci\u003eRelics\u003c\/i\u003e, published in 1983; \u003ci\u003eEucharistic Miracles\u003c\/i\u003e in 1987; \u003cki\u003eSecular Saints in 1989; \u003ci\u003ePrayers and Heavenly Promises\u003c\/i\u003e in 1990; \u003ci\u003eMiraculous Images of Our Lady\u003c\/i\u003e in 1993; \u003ci\u003eMiraculous Images of Our Lord\u003c\/i\u003e in 1995; \u003ci\u003eMysteries, Marvels, Miracles: In the Lives of the Saints\u003c\/i\u003e in 1997; \u003ci\u003eAngels \u0026amp; Devils\u003c\/i\u003e in 1999; and \u003ci\u003eSaints for the Sick\u003c\/i\u003e in 2010.\u003c\/ki\u003e","brand":"TAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47913116893492,"sku":"11770","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/11770_76ea8e35-2df3-50dd-8e00-ddf3c140666e.jpg?v=1748637787"},{"product_id":"saints-who-battled-satan-seventeen-holy-warriors-who-can-teach-you-how-to-fight-11888","title":"Saints Who Battled Satan: Seventeen Holy Warriors Who Can Teach You How to Fight","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Paul Thigpen, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e    The war is on. The Devil plots to defeat you. Meet some battle-tested warriors who fight at your side.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Satan is real. He’s a formidable foe who wants to snatch us away from God, and the thought of doing battle with him can seem daunting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Even so, the saints who have gone before us have engaged the Devil, armed with the power of Christ … and emerged victorious! These fellow warriors in heaven now fight on our behalf. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    In Saints Who Battled Satan, Paul Thigpen, author of Manual for Spiritual Warfare, details the heroic combat of 17 saints who defeated the Enemy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    In Saints Who Battled Satan, discover:\u003cbr\u003e-        How Satan attacks us through extraordinary assaults and everyday temptations.\u003cbr\u003e-       How these 17 saints used prayer, Scripture, the sacraments, and other spiritual weapons against the Enemy.\u003cbr\u003e-      How the virtues served these saints as combat armor. \u003cbr\u003e-      How these victorious saints now offer their aid to those of us still battling on earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Read the inspiring and triumphant stories of Padre Pio, Francis of Assisi, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, John Vianney, and a dozen other saints who battled Satan. You’ll find the strength, the courage, and the faith to win your own war against the Enemy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback.\u003cbr\u003e264 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781618907189","brand":"TAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47913117942068,"sku":"11888","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/11888_1b03fcca-81a9-5da6-bd2e-611b4bf98262.jpg?v=1772312628"},{"product_id":"exploring-the-miraculous-11950","title":"Exploring the Miraculous","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Michael O'Neill\u003cbr\u003eforeward by Dr. Mark Miravalle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCome explore the miraculous with \"Miracle Hunter\" Michael O'Neill!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    O'Neill, a graduate of Stanford University, member of the Mariological Society of America, and host of the television series \"Miracle Hunters\", takes you on an amazing tour of miracles large and small, and answers some of our most burning questions:\u003cbr\u003e       - Are miracles all that important?\u003cbr\u003e     - What do miracles have to do with me?\u003cbr\u003e     - How does the Church determine if a miracle is valid?\u003cbr\u003e     - What do miracle cures have to do with canonization?\u003cbr\u003e     - Do saints perform miracles?\u003cbr\u003e     - What are apparitions and why do they appear?\u003cbr\u003e     - What's a \"Eucharistic miracle\"?\u003cbr\u003e     - Can statues, icons, or effigies really be miraculous?\u003cbr\u003e     - What about incorruptibles and stigmata?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Thoroughly researched and documented, Exploring the Miraculous will enlighten and fascinate, but most of all will guide us to Christ, who is the center of our lives and the true object of our faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback.\u003cbr\u003e223 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781612787794","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47913118531892,"sku":"11950","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/11950_35f8a580-9cdf-5399-92fd-2918fcbfdbb8.jpg?v=1748637863"},{"product_id":"divine-mercy-for-moms-sharing-the-lessons-of-st-faustina-12365","title":"Divine Mercy for Moms: Sharing the Lessons of St. Faustina","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet\u003cbr\u003eForeword by: Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivine Mercy for Moms invites mothers to explore and deepen their personal devotion to Divine Mercy during the Jubilee Year of Mercy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Originating in the early twentieth century, the Divine Mercy devotion of St. Faustina Kowalska is one of the most celebrated of all Catholic devotions. In this, their first book, Catholic bloggers and speakers Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet break open the history, practices, and prayers associated with the devotion, guiding busy moms to receive God’s message of Divine Mercy and pass it on to others through their words, deeds, and prayers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    In her famous Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul, St. Faustina Kowalska recorded a series of visions of Jesus where he revealed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and promised that anything can be obtained with the prayer if it is compatible with his will. St. John Paul II formally established the Divine Mercy devotion and canonized Faustina in 2000. The  Marians of the Immaculate Conception are dedicated to spreading the Divine Mercy devotion;  the foreword for this book was written by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of Divine Mercy Explained and 33 Days to Morning Glory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    In \u003ci\u003eDivine Mercy for Moms\u003c\/i\u003e, Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet of the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference—one of the largest  annual Catholic women’s conferences in the country—draw  upon their own experiences to introduce you to St. Faustina and her five essential elements of the Divine Mercy message:\u003cbr\u003e-        The image of the Merciful Jesus\u003cbr\u003e-      The Feast of Divine Mercy\u003cbr\u003e-      The Chaplet of Divine Mercy\u003cbr\u003e-      The House of Mercy\u003cbr\u003e-      Spreading the honor of Divine Mercy\u003cbr\u003e    With heartwarming stories and practical advice, this book reveals that mercy is not just a gift to be received in the confessional but a spiritual resource that strengthens those who extend themselves in word, deed, and prayer. Designed for personal or group study, Divine Mercy for Moms celebrates the infinite mercy of God and the role of Mary, the Mother of Mercy, in the lives of all believers.    The book also includes group study questions, prayers of mercy, and thirty reflections from the authors’ website, divinemercyformoms.com.    Features \u0026amp; Benefits        Released during the “Holy Year of Mercy” declared by Pope Francis.      Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, bestselling author of 33 Days to Morning Glory, wrote the foreword.    Divine Mercy for Moms Video Book Trailer  Related Products  Therese, Faustina, and Bernadette    Therese, Faustina, and Bernadette    Elizabeth Ficocelli    $14.95  A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms    A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms    Lisa M. Hendey    $17.95  Imitating Mary    Imitating Mary    Marge Fenelon    $14.95  Small Steps for Catholic Moms    Small Steps for Catholic Moms    Danielle Bean    Elizabeth Foss    $17.95  The Grace of Yes    The Grace of Yes    Lisa M. Hendey    $15.95  Bringing Lent Home with Pope Francis    Bringing Lent Home with Pope Francis    Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle    $3.50  Remembering God's Mercy    Remembering God's Mercy    Dawn Eden    $14.95  Ave Maria Press        About the Company      Mission Statement      Board of Directors      Employment Opportunities      Links      Spiritual Book Associates    Inquiries        Contact Us      Manuscript Submissions      Rights and Permissions      Publicity Inquiries      Request\/Download a Catalog      Examination Copy Policies    Ordering        View My Account      Ordering Information      Credit Policy      Shipping Information      Returns Policy      Domestic Sales      International Distribution      Just for Bookstores    Congregation of Holy Cross        About the Congregation      Congregation of Holy Cross      United States Province      News      History      Ministry      Vocations      Support      Holy Cross Vocations Blog      Holy Cross Books      Holy Cross Family Ministries    About the Site        Terms and Conditions      Privacy      Site Map    Follow Us        Facebook      Twitter      RSS      YouTube    © 2016 Ave Maria Press","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916450087220,"sku":"12365","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/12365_12c15d8c-3f37-502f-b058-2d2d4d9489f8.jpg?v=1748638118"},{"product_id":"st-faustina-prayer-book-for-the-holy-souls-in-purgatory-12546","title":"St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Holy Souls in Purgatory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eby Susan Tassone\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eJesus, I plead with You for the souls that are in most in need of prayer. I plead for the dying; be merciful to them. I also beg You, Jesus, to free all souls from purgatory.”\u003c\/em\u003e—St. Faustina  \u003cp\u003e Susan Tassone, known worldwide for her work to empty purgatory, turns to St. Faustina, known as an Apostle of Mercy, as a powerful guide to help us devote ourselves more intensely to the duty and privilege of praying for the holy souls in purgatory. Here you’ll find a wealth of spiritual tools including devotions, meditations, novenas, and prayers, coupled with the wisdom of St. Faustina that you can use to join in this soul-changing mission.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003eTrade Paperback\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e168 pages\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003eISBN: 9781612783925\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916452610356,"sku":"12546","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/12546_d2fc5f7e-705b-5eda-813c-5382958f67d3.jpg?v=1748638292"},{"product_id":"day-by-day-with-st-francis-from-the-spiritual-life-series-12617","title":"Day by Day with St. Francis - from the Spiritual Life Series","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Peter A Giersch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Title from the Spiritual Life Series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinute Meditations for everyday, containing a quote on St. Francis' life and legacy from the writings of the Saint and his early brothers, a reflection and a scriptural prayer for each day of the year. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4x6-1\/4 inches. Imitation Leather Binding.  192 pages.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781941243312","brand":"Catholic Book Publ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916453298484,"sku":"12617","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/12617_cb9e934f-8c66-5b3d-9320-1b36e01c3039.jpg?v=1748638334"},{"product_id":"a-family-of-saints-13098","title":"A Family of Saints","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Martins of Lisieux–Saints Thérèse, Louis, and Zélie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cb\u003eby: Stephane-Joseph Piat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"God gave me a father and mother more worthy of heaven than of earth.\" \u003c\/i\u003e-St Therese of Lisieux\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The recent, and unprecedented, canonization by Pope Francis of a husband and wife, Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of their very famous daughter, St. Therese of Lisieux, has stirred a great interest in this extraordinary family. This work, by the highly regarded biographical writer and expert on the Martin family, Fr. Piat, is the definitive biography of the amazing \"family of saints\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    St. Therese, a Doctor of the Church, wrote in her classic spiritual biography, Story of a Soul, how important her family life was in setting the foundation for her spiritual life. She grew up in a close family where the deep love of parents and children for God, neighbor and each other was the very heart of the home and family life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    This is the story of a modern family of saints, who lived in the late 1800s and early 1900s, a family that seems on the outside to have had a relatively serene life and a smooth path to sainthood. But, as this book shows, the reality is quite the opposite. They suffered the deaths of four children, almost lost a fifth in Therese, had financial challenges, and lost the mother, Zelie, at only 45yrs. old to breast cancer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The secret to their happiness and success was that deep family love, and boundless faith in God. The Martin parents lavished the love they had for each other on to their children. All the challenges they faced, great and small, were endured with this strong love, and a profound trust in Divine Providence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    This powerful story of a husband, wife and five daughters who overcame many troubles in life is a shining example for all families today in attaining true happiness by putting the love of God and each other at the center of family life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Illustrated with many wonderful family photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    \u003ci\u003e\"For the first time in two millennia, an entry in the liturgical books will now read, \"Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, Spouses\". A married couple, a man and a woman, a dad and a mom, who were the parents of a saint, the Little Flower, and in whose married life mutual sanctification took place by cooperation with God's grace. . . Summoning us to lives of heroic virtue, asking us to be the saints we – like Saints Louis and Zélie Martin – were baptized to be.\"\u003c\/i\u003e  — George Weigel, From the Afterword \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback.\u003cbr\u003e392 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781621640790","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916466340148,"sku":"13098","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/13098_fa799d5d-fba2-54a8-bf0d-5f185dc0afdc.jpg?v=1748638626"},{"product_id":"a-simple-path-13147","title":"A Simple Path","description":"\u003cb\u003eBy Mother Teresa of Calcutta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown around the globe for her indefatigable work on behalf of the poor, the sick, and the dying, Mother Teresa has devoted her life to giving hope to the hopeless in more than one hundred and twenty countries. She inspires us all to find a way to translate our spiritual beliefs into action in the world. How has one woman accomplished so much? And what are the guiding principles that have enabled this humble nun to so profoundly effect the lives of millions?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Now, in her own words, Mother Teresa shares the thoughts and experiences that have led her to do her extraordinary charitable work. A candid look at her everyday life–at the very simplicity and self-sacrifice that give her the strength to move mountains–\u003ci\u003eA Simple Path\u003c\/i\u003e gives voice to the remarkable spirit who has dedicated her life to the poorest among us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Just as important as her beliefs are how they are put into action in the world, and A Simple Path also tells the story of the founding of the Missionaries of Charity, their purpose and practice, and the results of their tireless work. Through faith, surrender, and prayer, the missionaries live to serve others; they have improved the lives of countless souls and given dignity to the dying. Their mission has also produced a ripple effect, spreading human compassion to communities where there is need.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Through these examples, as well as the uplifting words and guiding prayers of Mother Teresa and those who work with her, everyone can learn how to walk the simple path that Mother Teresa has laid out for us, to help create a truly kinder world for the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003ci\u003eA Simple Path\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique spiritual guide for Catholics and non-Catholics alike: full of wisdom and hope from the one person who has given us the greatest model of love in action in our time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardcover\u003cbr\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780345397454","brand":"Image Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916469387572,"sku":"13147","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/13147_9008a999-aba2-5c8e-931b-c7ea9ffdf5c9.jpg?v=1748638654"},{"product_id":"confessions-of-saint-augustine-translation-by-r-s-pine-coffin-13223","title":"Confessions of Saint Augustine - Translation by R. S. Pine-Coffin","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: St. Augustine of Hippo \u003cbr\u003etranslator: R. S. Pine-Coffin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  A new series of beautiful hardcover nonfiction classics, with covers designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  World-changing ideas meet eye-catching design: the best titles of the extraordinarily successful Great Ideas series are now packaged in Coralie Bickford-Smith’s distinctive, award-winning covers. Whether on a well-curated shelf or in your back pocket, these timeless works of philosophical, political, and psychological thought are absolute must-haves for book collectors as well as design enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  The son of a pagan father and a Christian mother, Saint Augustine spent his early years torn between conflicting faiths and worldviews. His Confessions, written when he was in his forties, recount how, slowly and painfully, he came to turn away from his youthful ideas and licentious lifestyle, to become instead an ardent devotee of Christianity and one of its most influential thinkers. A remarkably honest and revealing spiritual autobiography touching on issues relevant to people of all faiths, the Confessions also address fundamental issues of Christian doctrine, and many of the prayers and meditations it includes are still an integral part of the practice of Christianity today. In his insightful introduction, R. S. Pine-Coffin discusses Saint Augustine’s intentions in writing his Confessions and issues of translation. This edition also includes a list of dates of events recorded in the Confessions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eHardcover\u003cbr\u003e 576 Pages \u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780141396897","brand":"Image Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916470075700,"sku":"13223","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/13223_6436d61f-acc6-5226-88e2-00cdbc2db094.jpg?v=1748638695"},{"product_id":"faith-reason-and-the-war-against-jihadism-a-call-to-action-paperback-13227","title":"Faith, Reason, and the War Against Jihadism - A Call to Action - Paperback","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: George Wiegel  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith an unsettled Middle East, al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups actively plotting against America and its allies, and spillover from religious conflict in Muslim countries spreading instability and violence worldwide, George Weigel’s\u003ci\u003eFaith, Reason, and the War Against Jihadism\u003c\/i\u003e is an acute analysis of one of the most dynamic forces in world politics today – Islamist jihadism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After tracing the complex historical and theological roots of the jihadist movement, Weigel offers a comprehensive strategy for defeating jihadism and supporting those forces within Islam that seek a Muslim accommodation with religious freedom, the separation of religious and political authority in the state, and other key accomplishments of political modernity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Above all, Weigel insists, the West must take seriously the religious origins and rationale of jihadism if it is to meet the challenge posed by men of violence who claim to act in the name of God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Essential reading in a time of momentous political decisions, \u003ci\u003eFaith, Reason, and the War Against Jihadism\u003c\/i\u003e is a clarion call for a new seriousness of debate and a new clarity of purpose in American public life.    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout the Author: \u003cbr\u003eGEORGE WEIGEL, Distinguished Senior Fellow of Washington’s Ethics and Public Policy Center, is a Catholic theologian and one of America’s foremost commentators on issues of religion and public life. A Newsweek contributor and Vatican analyst for NBC News, Weigel is the author of fifteen books, including the New York Times bestseller \u003ci\u003eWitness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II.\u003c\/i\u003e His work has been translated into more than a dozen languages.  \u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback\u003cbr\u003eNov 10, 2009 \u003cbr\u003e224 pages \u003cbr\u003e ISBN: 9780385524780","brand":"Image Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916470174004,"sku":"13227","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/13227_61bafb36-de0c-5057-ac98-99477983cffc.jpg?v=1748638714"},{"product_id":"merrie-england-a-journey-through-the-shire-13450","title":"Merrie England: A Journey Through the Shire","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Joseph Pearce \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin Joseph Pearce on a journey into the real Shire—a voyage into the mysterious presence of an England which is more real than the one you are accustomed to seeing, the one which seems to be in terminal decline. The England Pearce wants us to know is an enchanted and unchanging place, full of ghosts who are as alive as the saints. It is an England that is rural, sacramental, liturgical, local, beautiful . . . a place “charged with the grandeur of God”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    In this wonder-filled journey, Joseph Pearce shows us the true England through the splendor of the Good, the True, and the Beautiful. He shows us an England that can never die, not because it lingers like a fading coal in the memory of mortal men, but because it exists as a beautiful flower in the Gardens of Eternity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout the Author:\u003cbr\u003eJoseph Pearce is Director of the Center for Faith and Culture and Writer in Residence at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a renowned biographer whose books include his autobiography, Race with the Devil: My Journey from Racial Hatred to Rational Love; Candles in the Dark: The Authorized Biography of Fr. Ho Lung, Missionaries of the Poor, Through Shakespeare's Eyes: Seeing the Catholic Presence in the Plays; and Tolkien: Man and Myth, a Literary Life .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e He is the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Higher Education from Thomas More College for the Liberal Arts and also received the Pollock Award for Christian Biography. He is co-editor of the St. Austin Review and has hosted two series on Shakespeare for EWTN, as well as hosting several EWTN productions on J. R. R. Tolkien. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardcover.\u003cbr\u003e128 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781505107197","brand":"St Benedict Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916476334388,"sku":"13450","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/13450_0d060b1f-6e15-5be7-8980-b48b2e84c283.jpg?v=1748638832"},{"product_id":"saintly-women-of-modern-times-13650","title":"Saintly Women of Modern Times","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Joan Carroll Cruz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Most female saints familiar to Catholics today belonged to religious orders and lived long ago. But a number of lesser-known women of more recent times have also achieved exemplary holiness as lay Christians who made an impact on the world. They serve as role models for women today who struggle with the difficul-ties of everyday life in secular surroundings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    In Saintly Women of Modern Times, best-selling author Joan Carroll Cruz presents portraits of seventy-five Catholic women from the past century whose extraordinary holiness set them on the path to sainthood. Their circumstances varied widely: Some were poor farm girls, rag-pickers, or factory workers. Others grew up in luxury. Still others were middle-class stay-at-home housewives and mothers.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  They were poets and musicians, professors and political activists, doctors and nurses, teachers and social workers. Some seemed naturally pious, while others struggled more visibly to live a holy life. But all of them lived and died for the love of God and others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Women today—and men as well—will find inspiration, comfort, and companionship in these Saintly Women of Modern Times. Through their life stories, Cruz wonderfully shows that, whatever your state in life, you can become a saint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback \u003cbr\u003e259 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780895558619","brand":"TAN Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916485935412,"sku":"13650","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/13650_929fb0fa-2c8c-512e-90c0-33edff5effd9.jpg?v=1748638957"},{"product_id":"i-burned-for-your-peace-13669","title":"I Burned for Your Peace","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ci\u003eAugustine's Confessions Unpacked\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cb\u003eby: Peter Kreeft\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopular author and philosopher Peter Kreeft delves into one of the most beloved Christian classics of all time--Augustine's Confessions. He collects key passages and offers incisive commentary, making Confessions accessible to any reader who is both intellectually curious and spiritually hungry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The Confessions is a dramatic personal narrative of a soul choosing between eternal life and death, an exploration of the timeless questions great minds have been asking for millennia, and a prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God. I Burned for Your Peace is not a scholarly work but an unpacking of the riches found in Augustine's text. It is existential, personal, and devotional, as well as warm, witty, and thought-provoking. With Kreeft to guide them, readers of the Confessions can overhear and understand the intimate conversation between a towering intellect and the God whose peace he at last humbly accepts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback\u003cbr\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN:","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916486721844,"sku":"13669","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/13669_099dc6e2-c62e-5dcc-8194-07a0d8ab49c1.jpg?v=1748638964"},{"product_id":"novena-to-saint-teresa-of-calcutta-13938","title":"Novena to Saint Teresa of Calcutta","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Fr. Sajith Cyriac SSP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown as ‘a living saint’ while still on earth, Mother Teresa is admired by millions all over and is considered a saint of our times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Canonized on September 4th, 2016, she remains an exemplary model for us to follow apart from being a great intercessor to pray with and for us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The novena in honor of Saint Teresa of Calcutta prayed devotedly and reflectively will help us gain a deeper understanding of the saint and work on our personal sanctification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e         \"If I ever become a Saint... I will continually be absent from Heaven - to light the light of those in darkness on earth\".\u003c\/i\u003e - Saint Teresa of Calcutta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaddleback Paper.\u003cbr\u003e32 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780818913990","brand":"St Pauls \/ Alba House Publ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916489933108,"sku":"13938","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/13938_f07569e8-fb4f-553f-a5b0-62fa304fdb49.jpg?v=1748639137"},{"product_id":"therese-14326","title":"Therese","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Dorothy Day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorothy Day’s unpretentious account of the life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux sheds light on the depth of Day’s Catholic spirituality and illustrates why Thérèse’s simplicity and humility are so vital for today. Whether you are called to the active life like Day or a more hidden existence like Thérèse, you will discover that these paths have much in common and can lead you to a love that has the power to transform you in ways that are unexpected and consequential.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNow back in print, this short biography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Dorothy Day expresses the surprising yet profound connection between Day—the founder of the Catholic Worker movement who was praised by Pope Francis for her passion for justice and dedication to her faith—and the beloved saint best known for her Little Way.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhen Day first read St. Thérèse’s autobiography, \u003cem\u003eThe Story of a Soul\u003c\/em\u003e in 1928, she called it “pious pap.” At the time, Day—a social activist who had been living a bohemian lifestyle—had only recently been baptized a Catholic. Some twenty-five years later, Day’s perspective on Thérèse had so completely changed that she was inspired to write this biography. She did not find it an easy task: “Every time I sit down to write that book on the Little Flower I am blocked. . . . I am faced with the humiliating fact that I can write only about myself, a damning fact.” But she persisted, and despite numerous rejections eventually found a publisher for it in 1960. She wrote in the Preface: “In these days of fear and trembling of what man has wrought on earth in destructiveness and hate, Thérèse is the saint we need.”\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWritten originally for nonbelievers or those unaware of Thérèse, the book reflects how Day came to appreciate Thérèse’s Little Way, not as an abstract concept, but as a spirituality that she had already been living. The Catholic Worker, which she cofounded with Peter Maurin, was dedicated to feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless. Day’s life, like Thérèse’s, was filled with all the humble, self-effacing jobs that were a part of this work. She found in Thérèse a kindred spirit, one who saw these simple hidden tasks as the way to heaven. “We want to grow in love but do not know how. Love is a science, a knowledge, and we lack it,” Day wrote.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eJust as Day had a conversion of heart about the Little Way, you, too, can be changed by Thérèse’s simple, yet profound spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback\u003cbr\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780870613067","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916495765812,"sku":"14326","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/14326_32c77c28-80af-5e35-bd65-e60a0d2d27fc.jpg?v=1774728836"},{"product_id":"way-of-prayer-14749","title":"Way of Prayer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Commentary on Saint Teresa's Way of Perfection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cb\u003eby: Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis acclaimed commentary on Saint Teresa of Avila's classic work, Way of Perfection, discusses the various forms of Christian prayer, with an emphasis on Teresa's meditation on the Our Father. The author, a renowned expert on Carmelite spirituality, includes many quotations from Saint Teresa and Saint John of the Cross, which have been conformed to the most current authorized translations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Teresa of Avila reformed the Carmelite order in the sixteenth century. Seeing Teresa in deep prayer, her first companions asked her to teach them how to pray. The apostles made the same request of Jesus: \"Teach us to pray.\" Jesus answered by teaching the Our Father. Teresa responded to her sisters by writing Way of Perfection, which contains an extended commentary upon the Lord's Prayer. As Jesus did in his Sermon on the Mount, Teresa, in her Way of Perfection, first teaches the necessary dispositions for prayer before teaching the different kinds of prayer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Named a Doctor of the Church by Pope Paul VI in 1970, Teresa united not only prayer and the apostolate, but contemplation and the apostolate, for contemplation is a particular kind of prayer that tends toward the most sublime intimacy with our Lord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade paperback\u003cbr\u003e205 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 97801586171292","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916503007540,"sku":"14749","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/14749_55ad3e36-d751-5293-b36c-3e011ea186e9.jpg?v=1775320251"},{"product_id":"every-step-with-jesus-14804","title":"Every Step with Jesus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eby John Collins\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs followers of Christ, we are among those souls walking the steep slope to Calvary with Jesus — to his death, but to our life.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAt each of the 15 stations we are accompanied by a saint whose thoughts illuminate the way, revealing the light-filled moment behind the darkness of each moment. Some of the saints include:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSt. John Paul II\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSt. Pio of Pietrelcina\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSt. Thomas More\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSt. Thérèse of Lisieux\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSt. Faustina\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSt. Teresa of Calcutta\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery Step with Jesus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis a new and fruitful way to consider the Way of the Cross, not just in public display, but in our private meditation and reflection. Pray through one station per day or week. Choose a station to help you focus on a particular need or intention. Taking every step of every day with Jesus we become more like him, and become more able to take his light out into a darkened world.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003eJohn Collins has been an editor for several prominent publishing companies including Doubleday, Dell, and St. Martin’s Press. He began a long association with Father Benedict Groeschel during the 1990s when both of them worked to support the cause of canonization of Cardinal Terence Cooke. In 2008, John became Father Groeschel’s personal editor, working closely with him on all his writings. He is the author of \u003cstrong\u003eA Friar’s Tale: Remembering Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916504088884,"sku":"14804","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/14804_ad5ec2d1-febf-5c97-b85a-744e5aeec178.jpg?v=1748639597"},{"product_id":"dark-night-of-the-soul-leather-hardback-edition-14810","title":"Dark Night of the Soul Leather Hardback Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Saint John of the Cross\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeluxe Gift Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSt. John takes us on a journey into ourselves, a journey of knowledge and self understanding, that encompasses our failings and imperfections. It shows us how in a place beyond words we can embrace sadness and grief, and seeking God, our lives will be turned around. He describes the “arid and dark night of contemplation” which leads us to “the knowledge of oneself and of one’s misery.” True knowledge of our self and of our condition shows how far we must go to find God, who our restless hearts incessantly seek.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Night of the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e describes how first the senses, and then the spirit undergo a series of purgation, which aids in bringing it closer to God, and eventually preparing it for union with Him. The individual soul seeks Jesus in a mystical marriage. For after the dark night, comes the joy of mystical union with God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis edition has been re-typeset using the text of the 1916 edition originally published by Thomas Baker, London under the Imprimatur of Edm. Canon Surmont, Vicar General, Westminster, 26th March 1916.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Hardcover.\u003cbr\u003e6 x 8-1\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003e200 pages\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Baronius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916504187188,"sku":"14810","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/14810_086c0134-27e2-5341-b387-c5e9552e57e9.jpg?v=1774363045"},{"product_id":"all-the-pope-s-saints-14975","title":"All the Pope's Saints","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Jesuits Who Shaped Pope Francis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy \u003cspan class=\"bylineAuthor\"\u003e \u003cspan id=\"dnn_ctr2678_View_lblParishStoreAuthor\"\u003eSean Salai, S.J.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf knowing someone’s family helps us to know that person, then we must understand Francis as a son of St. Ignatius to appreciate the sources of his spiritual fire, and we must look at how the Jesuit saints lived to fully grasp how Francis strives to live. – From the introduction\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhat makes Pope Francis tick?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhere do his (sometimes unexpected) ideas come from?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhy does he often rattle people with what he says?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhat makes him so different from other popes before him?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd why should we care?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll the Pope's Saints\u003c\/strong\u003e can help us to discover and develop six virtues of Jesuit spirituality: secrets to a new, refreshed, and even unpredictable relationship with God.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis isn’t just a book about Pope Francis’ spiritual inspiration. As the first Jesuit pope in history, Francis has brought a radical shift in focus that stems directly from a long line of Jesuits dating back to St. Ignatius of Loyola. In \u003cstrong\u003eAll the Pope’s Saints\u003c\/strong\u003e, you’ll get to know many Jesuit saints—both famous and not—who are the Holy Father's heroes and role models.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  Trade Paperback\u003cbr\u003e  160 pages\u003cbr\u003e  ISBN: 9781681920597","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916508545332,"sku":"14975","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/14975_8ae298e1-a3ae-59d5-a263-a4101cc6966c.jpg?v=1748639634"},{"product_id":"interior-castle-or-the-mansions-tan-classics-edition-15245","title":"Interior Castle: or the Mansions - Tan Classics Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: St. Teresa of Avila\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila presents a remarkable description of the entire spiritual life from the first release from mortal sin into Sanctifying Grace through the Mystical Marriage of the soul with Christ as a journey through what she called The Interior Castle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    She sees the soul as a magnificent castle full of spacious and well-lit rooms or mansions each of which leads deeper into the heart of the castle to the seat of the King. However, St. Teresa laments that most people give all their attention to the outer wall of the castle the body ignoring the beauty of the soul within.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    St. Teresa gives practical advice regarding the early struggles and the temptations to turn back which beset the beginner. She describes each of the seven mansions and urges us forward to love and serve the Divine Majesty, imparting her absolute conviction that progress toward God through prayer is worth vastly more than all the treasures of this earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback 256 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780895552273","brand":"TAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916510445876,"sku":"15245","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/15245_34c203f9-a4fd-54c8-9ac0-6ae9e8838fef.jpg?v=1773331284"},{"product_id":"little-lessons-from-the-saints-16040","title":"Little Lessons From the Saints","description":"\u003cb\u003e52 Simple and Surprising Ways to See the Saint in You\u003cbr\u003eby: Bob Burnham\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar too many Catholics think of the saints as old, cold, and irrelevant to everyday life. Catechist and spiritual director Bob Burnham, however, experiences the saints as something quite different: beautiful examples of people who, though flawed like us, opened themselves to God’s grace and can teach us to do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLittle Lessons from the Saints\u003c\/em\u003e, Burnham skips the typical biographies of saints and offers instead brief but powerful spiritual lessons from 52 different saints, each followed by a short meditation. Chapters are grouped under five main themes: Surrender, Freedom, Pilgrimage, Hospitality, and Loving Knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBurnham succeeds in offering simple ways to apply each saint’s particular charism to our own lives. Inspiring and practical, \u003cem\u003eLittle Lessons from the Saints\u003c\/em\u003e helps us realize that we, too, are called to be saints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780829445015","brand":"Loyola Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916518179124,"sku":"16040","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/16040_55d68641-9f42-5eeb-9798-2035c3f72561.jpg?v=1748639869"},{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-the-devout-life-philothea-16118","title":"An Introduction to the Devout Life - Philothea","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Saint Francis  de Sales\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs no sensible person would make a long road trip without first consulting a map, so the person intent upon gaining Heaven should first resort to a competent guide to reach that Goal of all goals. And no better guide to Heaven exists than An Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Doctor of the Church. It is at once easy to read, being laid out in short chapters, yet thorough, authoritative, reliable, kind and gentle a mirror of its author. It is a book, moreover, for all, because all are called to the devout life. True devotion to God, the author points out, adorns every vocation. The devout life, moreover, is a lovely, a pleasant, and a happy life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAddressed as a personal letter to Philothea, the lover of God which genuinely represents the reader the book covers: our first desire to lead a devout life to our full resolution to do so, how we should approach God in prayer and the Sacraments, the practice of 16 important virtues, remedies against ordinary temptations, and becoming confirmed in our practice of devotion. St. Francis says, Devotion is spiritual agility and vivacity, by means of which charity works in us, or we in her, with love and readiness; and as charity leads us to obey and fulfill all God's Commandments, so devotion leads us to obey them with promptitude and diligence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Introduction to the Devout Life is a book to be read with pencil in hand. It is a book to be read again and again. It is a book to make your guide for the rest of your life. It goes to the heart of becoming good. Its aim is to help you be rid of sin and even the inclinations to sin. Alone, its 10 brief meditations in Part I will orient you toward God for the rest of your life. No one will come away without being profoundly impressed and without being motivated to enter upon the devout life . . . which leads ultimately to God and to Heaven.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback. 326 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780895552280","brand":"TAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916518736180,"sku":"16118","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/16118_43a355a2-2402-5360-920a-9df0e4fa9238.jpg?v=1748639884"},{"product_id":"saint-aloysius-gonzaga-s-j-16286","title":"Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, S.J.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWith an Undivided Heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cb\u003eby: Silas Henderson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591) was a prince of the Holy Roman Empire who renounced his titles and wealth to serve God and the Church as a member of the Society of Jesus. While he lived a short life and is honored as the patron saint of youth, Saint Aloysius invites all Christians to reflect on how they are living their unique vocations to be witnesses to Christ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Using the saint's own letters and spiritual reflections, and other historical documents, this book offers unparalleled insights into his life and personality. Woven together with his biography are also portraits of other Jesuits and Reformation saints. The author explains the history of the Society of Jesus and shows how Aloysius Gonzaga played an important part in developing the Jesuit's educational apostolate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    For those interested in Jesuit history, the Reformation, or simply this appealing saint, this book offers a unique perspective on an important period of Church history and what it means to pursue God's will without counting the cost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback\u003cbr\u003e296 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781586179380 \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47916943835444,"sku":"16286","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/16286_ea430f34-d407-54a9-a90a-525e29b2e701.jpg?v=1748938659"},{"product_id":"life-of-pico-16782","title":"Life of Pico","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: St. Thomas More\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresented to modern readers in English for the first time in 500 years, \u003ci\u003eThe Life of Pico\u003c\/i\u003e is a biography of one of the Renaissance's most famous figures: Giovanni Pico de la Mirandola (1463-94). Given More's demanding personal spiritual life, one would assume that More wishes to praise a famous and virtuous man. But what emerges from this book is quite different. Pico turns out to be an extraordinarily virtuous, talented, and wealthy man, but a man nonetheless, who is missing something essential. And so More calls Pico \"a very spectacle\" of virtue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore sees Pico as very much like himself, as the two turn out to have very similar life experiences. Both carry some scars from difficult or missing relationships with their fathers, both are extremely talented and powerful in their time, and both had been steered toward a religious vocation which they did not embrace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is as much a riddle about More as it is an explanation of Pico. More's great-grandson and biographer, Cresacre More, claims that Thomas More as a young man sought to emulate Pico once he decided that his path in life was marriage and not the cloth. The book's first half contains the abridged account of Pico's life. The second half is More's rhymed verse on the 12 rules of spiritual battle, the 12 weapons of spiritual battle, and the 12 properties of a lover, followed by Pico's prayer to God. In the last analysis, this biography of Pico becomes an exercise in the discernment of true virtue, in the contradictions and difficulties one encounters in the immersion into the world, and at the same time, in the life of God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback. 120 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781594171093","brand":"Scepter Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918686699828,"sku":"16782","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/16782_b73163a8-0bd8-5b24-b0b2-a7620b025c23.jpg?v=1748640085"},{"product_id":"fire-of-love-historical-novel-about-saint-john-of-the-cross-16912","title":"Fire of Love - Historical Novel About Saint John Of The Cross","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Jose Luis Olaizola\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn into an upper class family in Castile, Spain, Gonzalo de Yepes had good prospects - that is, until his father was ruined in a speculative venture. After his father died a pauper, Gonzalo was welcomed into the home of a rich uncle, who intended him to marry one of his younger daughters. The young man would have been set up for life, but he fell in love with Catalina Alvarez, the ward of a poor weaver, and insisted on marrying her despite his uncle's threats to cut him off from the family fortune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThus, Gonzalo and Catalina were wed in simplicity, and their union produced three sons, the youngest of whom came to be known as Saint John of the Cross.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStories of saints do not often begin with their parents' courtship. But in this historical novel, love is at the very center of the drama, for Saint John of the Cross became one of the Church's foremost experts on intimacy with God. His mystical poems on divine love are considered some of the greatest verses ever written in the Spanish language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichly drawn against the backdrop of Spain's Golden Age, the novel follows the joys and hardships experienced by the family of young Juan de Yepes Alvarez. His attraction to doing good for others, his call to the priesthood and his entrance into the Carmelites all unfold with captivating style. Testing Saint John to the utmost were his efforts, along with those of Saint Teresa of Avila, to reform the Carmelite Order. His Brothers in religion harshly resisted him, locking him in a cell where he was frequently beaten and nearly starved to death. In spite of all, this ardent and fascinating man would write: \"Where there is no love, put love and you will gain love.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback. ISBN: 9781586174064. 217 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781586174064","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918690861364,"sku":"16912","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/16912_9a211d76-4f97-5e78-963f-1ae9093c54e7.jpg?v=1748640125"},{"product_id":"padre-pio-under-investigation-the-secret-vatican-files-17288","title":"Padre Pio Under Investigation - The Secret Vatican Files","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Francesco Castelli\u003cbr\u003eVittorio Messori\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePadre Pio Under Investigation. For the First Time Ever - The Secret Vatican Files Fully Revealed on Padre Pio! Preface by Vittorio Messori (Co-author, The Ratzinger Report)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn June 14, 1921, a priest knocks at the convent in San Giovanni Rotondo. He is in his early forties and wears a simple cassock, but he is no ordinary priest. He is Bishop Raffaello Carlo Rossi, future cardinal and the Apostolic Visitor sent by the Holy Office to investigate secretly Padre Pio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bishop Inquisitor remains with the Capuchin Brothers for eight days, interrogating and recording depositions. He also interviews Padre Pio himself and examins the mysterious wounds of Christ that he bears on his body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter gathering all the evidence, the Inquisitor sketches his own evaluation of Padre Pio, which includes his reasons for believing that the stigmata are of divine origin. He sends his report and the depositions to Rome, where they stay buried for nearly a century. Now, forty years after the saint's death, these exceptional documents are published in their entirety, thanks to the skillful research of Father Francesco Castelli.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe documents in this book reveal every aspect of Padre Pio's life from his amazing supernatural gifts to his health. In his depositions, he admits, under oath, to the phenomenon of bi-location and to other supernatural charisms, and for the first time tells the detailed story of his stigmatization. Also included are letters from his spiritual father and a chronology of his life. Illustrated with black and white photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFather Francesco Castelli is the historian for the Cause of Beatification of Pope John Paul II and a Professor of Modern Church History at the Romano Guardini Institute of Religious Sciences in Taranto, Italy. He is a contributor to many publications, and has recently discovered and published Karol Wojtyla's third letter to Padre Pio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback. 312 pages.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781586174057","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918697840948,"sku":"17288","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/17288_b06060de-d245-58bb-8d76-318a01ef65d7.jpg?v=1774636498"},{"product_id":"patron-saints-saints-for-every-member-of-your-family-17300","title":"Patron Saints - Saints for Every Member of Your Family...","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Thomas Craughwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho would have guessed that there is a patron saint for astronauts, or zookeepers, or the internet? You know that you can pray to St. Blaise to help protect you from a sore throat, but which saint will protect you from a snakebite or from being struck by lightning?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith hundreds of listings of patron saints, you'll find heavenly helpers for just about anything and everything.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll meet the patron saints of bankers, bakers, florists, plumbers, and highway construction crews. You'll learn which saint to invoke against headache, toothache, and appendicitis. And you'll discover that there are patron saints to save the whales, for the right-to-life movement, environmentalists, and IT workers. And there are several patron saints for stressed wives and mothers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach entry explains why the saint is patron of whatever he or she is patron of, includes a summary of the saint's life, and highlights unusual or little-known facts about the saint. The book also includes an index for easy reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback. 288 pages.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781592767823","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918697906484,"sku":"17300","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/17300_4e40ab68-1634-526b-b102-ab2576582aa0.jpg?v=1748640247"},{"product_id":"saints-preserved-an-encyclopedia-of-relics-18002","title":"Saints Preserved - An Encyclopedia of Relics","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Thomas  Craughwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA finger, a lock of hair, a crucifix, a chalice - if such items belonged to a saint, they are considered to be relics and as such are venerated by the Catholic Church. Anyone who thinks that relics are remnants of the Middle Ages should log on to eBay. On any day of the week the online shopper will find a thriving business in the sale of these items, ranging from the dust from the tomb of Christ to splinters of the True Cross to bone fragments of countless holy men and women. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Saints Preserved: An Encyclopedia of Relics, author Thomas J. Craughwell takes us on an exhilarating journey through the life and death of more than three hundred saints and along the way enlightens us about the sometimes strange bits and pieces that the saints left behind. Including entries on the famous (Saint Peter, Saint Francis, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux) and the not so famous (Saint Foy, Saint Sicaire, Saint Chrysogonus), Saints Preserved also features information on such notable relics as the Holy House where Jesus, Mary, and Joseph lived; the Crown of Thorns; the Holy Grail; and the seven places that claim to possess the head of Saint John the Baptist -among them a mosque in Damascus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoreover, this book includes major relics that are enshrined in the United States  -for example, the complete skeleton of the Roman martyr Saint Vibiana enshrined in a cathedral in Los Angeles. From the extraordinary Aachen relics to the remains of Saint Zita, Saints Preserved is an indispensable compendium for spiritual seekers, history buffs, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the Catholic faith. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback. 336 pages.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780307590732","brand":"Image Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918705639732,"sku":"18002","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/18002_8bcfed50-724a-5a03-a413-e2cb6a6b7fef.jpg?v=1748640395"},{"product_id":"this-saint-will-change-your-life-300-heavenly-allies-18006","title":"This Saint Will Change Your Life - 300 Heavenly Allies","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Thomas Craughwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreat news! Whoever you are, whatever you do, there is a patron saint who wants to help you- specifically you-with your life. There is a patron saint of booksellers. There is a patron saint of traveling salesmen. There are patron saints for vegetarians, cab drivers, and cancer patients. For astronauts, horseback riders, and dysfunctional families. For men who are physically unattractive. For families stressed by houseguests. These saints are ready to help, and their services are absolutely free!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Saint Will Change Your Life! describes the real-life histories of more than 300 saints and explains how they have become associated with certain people, places, and professions. Also included are 300 gorgeous full-color holy cards that depict these heavenly allies in all their glory. First published in 2007, this revised edition includes a fresh new design and a sprinkling of new saints-like St. Francis De Sales, patron saint of bloggers!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas J. Craughwell is the author of several books about saints. He's appeared as an expert on CNN, the BBC, and Inside Edition and has written articles about saints for the Wall Street Journal, Inside the Vatican, and Catholic Digest, among other national publications. He lives in Connecticut.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback. 480 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781594745287","brand":"Image Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918705672500,"sku":"18006","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/18006_c0229a71-4869-523a-9317-2a76cd9aaa83.jpg?v=1748640396"},{"product_id":"a-call-to-a-deeper-love-18044","title":"A Call to a Deeper Love","description":"\u003cb\u003eeditor: Frances Renda\u003cbr\u003eWritten Letters of: Blessed Zelie and Louis Martin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 218 letters of Zelie and the 16 letters of Louis Martin reproduced in these pages provide us with a treasury of rich insights into the lives and spirituality of these two individuals who were Beatified by the Church on October 19, 2008 at the Basilica of St. Therese in Lisieux, France. We are given here a series of snapshots revealing the tone and texture of the lives of these two saintly, and in many ways, very ordinary people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The incidents described in these pages give us access to the honesty and intimacy of the lives of the parents of St. Therese never meant for the general public. They greatly enrich our understanding of this charismatic couple who radiated holiness and brought to life the greatest saint of the modern age. They underscore the fact that sainthood is a family project of parents and children immersed in the God of love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e They call us to a deeper love for God, for each other and for the poor in our midst and invite us to accept whatever the will of God may be for us in our lives, however confusing and painful that may be, and to have total trust and confidence in Him. The anguish of losing four of their nine children, the economic reverses that threatened their businesses, Zelie's losing battle with breast cancer and the Alzheimer's disease suffered by Louis are all brought vividly to light in these letters as is the undying love of this model couple for one another. As St. Therese wrote: \"God has given me a father and mother more worthy of heaven than of earth.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe present volume has been invaluably enhanced by Dr. Fran Renda through a large number of expanded footnotes and other introductory material explaining the background, the times and the customs that prevailed in France during the years in which these letters were written. Guy Gaucher, Auxiliary Bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux and the Sisters of Lisieux are responsible for the preface, the notes and the overall presentation of the text which has been flawlessly translated into English by Ann C. Hess.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo 16-page color sections replete with hither-to-now unseen photographs of the family from this time (1863-1885) make this work an invaluable treasure for the afficionados of St. Therese and her parents. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback.\u003cbr\u003e 421 pages.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780818913211","brand":"St Pauls \/ Alba House Publ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918705803572,"sku":"18044","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/18044_575ad58e-78e1-5bc7-b48b-2c2ec1862e01.jpg?v=1748640405"},{"product_id":"bones-of-saint-peter-18148","title":"Bones of Saint Peter","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ci\u003e The First Full Account of the Discovery of the Apostle's Body\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cb\u003eby: John Walsh\u003cbr\u003eEvangelist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first full account of the search for the Apostle's body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the year A.D. 68, St. Peter was put to death in Rome as an enemy of the state. Roman law forbade him a proper burial and denied his friends even the right to recover his body, so few souls were able to learn his final resting place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor centuries, tradition held that to honor and preserve the mortal remains of this true Prince of the Apostles, St. Peter's Basilica had been built right over St. Peter's grave.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot, however, until 1939, did researchers, scholars, and scientists begin sustained, systematic efforts to discover the truth, an archaeological task that spanned 30 years. Carefully studying every known clue while literally unearthing others as they tunneled their way through a tangle of ancient structures beneath the magnificent high altar of St. Peter's, they slowly unraveled the secrets surrounding the burial of St. Peter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bones of Saint Peter is the engrossing true story of how these determined researchers finally solved the puzzle of St. Peter's burial and rescued his bodily remains from centuries of oblivion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback\u003cbr\u003e197 pages.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781933184753","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918707015988,"sku":"18148","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/18148_5c6ac656-1bf4-51f6-95bf-fe548a396325.jpg?v=1748640454"},{"product_id":"saints-on-call-everyday-devotions-for-moms-18277","title":"Saints on Call - Everyday Devotions for Moms","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Christine Gibson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I'm overwhelmed. No one knows what I'm going through. How can I grow spiritually when daily life is hectic and family life is demanding?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes moms can feel isolated and inadequate by the trials of motherhood. Other times the triumphs bring her the greatest happiness. Moms seek holiness (and sanity!) through these daily joys and struggles, but it's not always easy. How can she see these experiences with eyes of faith and better realize that she is not alone? Where can she find inspiration for prayer, and friends for her journeys of motherhood? The saints!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristine Gibson's Saints on Call will help mothers in every walk of life to pray and reflect on the opportunities for holiness found in daily life. Designed with the on-the-go mom in mind -and featuring over 50 reflections- this book is helpfully categorized by a mother's daily situations and struggles. In just a few minutes, read about the life of a saint, learn from their example, and be led with them in prayer for the needs of your day. From the practical problems of daily life to the spiritual struggles that come with every mother's vocation, keep these Saints on Call! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback. 80 pages.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780764820342","brand":"Liguori Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918707507508,"sku":"18277","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/18277_bb375192-153c-54e6-9420-9f3e0ceb6349.jpg?v=1748640468"},{"product_id":"st-faustina-prayer-book-for-the-conversion-of-sinners-18330","title":"St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Conversion of Sinners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eby Susan Tassone\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Today bring to Me all mankind, especially all sinners, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy.” \u003cbr\u003e— Jesus to St. Faustina\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThroughout her \u003cem\u003eDiary\u003c\/em\u003e, St. Faustina speaks of Jesus' call for the conversion of souls. Through prayer and sacrifice, the Lord calls us all to strive for our own conversion, and for the conversion of the whole world.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePerhaps you've tried everything to draw your friend or family member back to faith in God. In St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Conversion of Sinners, best-selling author Susan Tassone shows you how to place the lives of all you love into God's merciful hands. Known worldwide as leading the “purgatory movement,” Susan invites you to learn how to live the message of conversion daily, to avoid purgatory, and to become more faithful in praying for others.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Conversion of Sinners\u003c\/strong\u003e is a much-needed treasure which allows us to glimpse the mercy of God and his call to conversion. I pray that all who read this book will be touched by God's love and experience the grace needed to follow Jesus more closely as his disciples”\u003cbr\u003e — Cardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley, OFM Cap.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Use [\u003cstrong\u003ethe St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Conversion of Sinners\u003c\/strong\u003e] faithfully to pray for relatives and friends, and apply it to yourself to help with your own growth in holiness.” \u003cbr\u003e — Greg Erlandson, Editor in Chief, Catholic News Service\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“This is a great book to help you pray for others, but it's more than that. Filled with prayers and inspiration for the continual, day-by-day conversion of our own hearts, it's a book for each one of us.” \u003cbr\u003e— Vinny Flynn, author of \u003cem\u003eMercy's Gaze\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSusan Tassone has long been a passionate champion for the holy souls in purgatory and is recognized as leading a worldwide “purgatory movement.” The author of nine best-sellers, including \u003cem\u003eSt. Faustina Prayer Book for the Holy Souls in Purgatory\u003c\/em\u003e, Susan makes speaking appearances throughout the country. She is a frequent and popular guest on national radio and television programs as well as social media. In 2013, she was featured in the ground-breaking documentary \u003cem\u003ePurgatory: The Forgotten Church\u003c\/em\u003e. She also continues to work tirelessly to raise donations for Masses for the holy souls. Susan holds a master’s degree in religious education from Loyola University Chicago and had the honor and privilege of being granted two private audiences with St. John Paul II, who bestowed a special blessing on her and her ministry for the holy souls.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTrade Paperback\u003cbr\u003e168 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781681920665\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918708883764,"sku":"18330","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/18330_48bd89f6-9f41-5fef-bea1-5c712c1984d1.jpg?v=1748640492"},{"product_id":"the-desert-fathers-saint-anthony-and-the-beginnings-of-monasticism-18620","title":"The Desert Fathers - Saint Anthony and the Beginnings of Monasticism","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Peter Gorg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the late third century, more and more people withdrew to the radical seclusion of the desert so as to live entirely for God under the direction of a spiritual father. Among these \"Desert Fathers\" one figure is especially preeminent: Saint Anthony the Hermit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book takes the reader back to the hour when monasticism was born and describes the life of those revolutionary Christians who sought God in the Egyptian desert. The focus of the book is the life and work of Saint Anthony, whose experiences of the spiritual life have a timeless beauty and validity, even for those not called to live as a monk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second half of the book presents other Desert Fathers, such as Paul of Thebes, Pachomius, and Simeon Stylites, as well as the great founders of the monastic communities in Western Europe who were inspired by them: John Cassian, Columban, and Benedict, for example.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The monk's self-denial begins radically in precisely those departments of life which have perennially seemed to be the most important: ownership, self-determination and sexuality. At the same time those who admonish so uncomfortably become the salt that lends Christianity its original flavor. . . . Just as the saints are God's specific answer to the needs of a given time, so too are the religious orders that have been founded over the course of the centuries.\" - Peter Görg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"These are the men who taught the world to pray - really pray. They fled to the desert to avoid the crowds, yet drew disciples from everywhere. They still do. They're drawing you and me, right now, to join them in the greatest adventure. Our desert begins in these beautiful pages by Peter Görg.\" - Mike Aquilina, Author, The Fathers of the Church \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback. 145 pages.\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781586174453","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918725267764,"sku":"18620","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/18620_b4990e51-c1a1-5731-8b94-5c6d0d3d8624.jpg?v=1777064488"},{"product_id":"peter-s-catechism-18698","title":"Peter s Catechism","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Hosffman Ospino\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo be human is to ask questions. Some questions emerge from the context in which we live; others are lasting questions that we cannot escape because they shape our own identity. Peter's Catechism is an invitation for Christians to revisit the three questions Jesus asked the apostle Peter in the Scriptures:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho do you say that I am?\u003cbr\u003eWhy did you doubt?\u003cbr\u003eDo you love me?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll three questions are simultaneously particular and lasting: particular because they demand a personal answer from us in the here and now of our existences; lasting because they point to the heart of what it means to be Christian. Peter's Catechism is an excellent resource for adult faith formation and for Christians seeking to rekindle the passion for their faith by entering into conversation with other Christian voices and better engaging the context in which we live today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Hosffman Ospino, Director of Graduate Programs in Hispanic Ministry, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Theology and Ministry. Dr. Ospino was born in Colombia where he pursued undergraduate studies in Philosophy. He taught philosophy and religion at various academic levels and worked for the National Confederation of Catholic Education of Colombia. He holds an M.A. in Theology with concentration in Church History and a Ph.D. in Theology and Education from Boston College. Dr. Ospino's research concentrates on the dialogue between theology and culture and the impact of this interchange upon Catholic theological education, catechesis, and ministry. He has lectured nationally and internationally on these areas. He and his wife, Guadalupe, are actively involved in Hispanic Ministry in Boston. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback. 120 pages.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780764819940","brand":"Liguori Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918725595444,"sku":"18698","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/18698_68aceac6-1e6e-5567-95e4-beaeefa21b66.jpg?v=1748640564"},{"product_id":"a-book-of-saints-for-catholic-moms-52-companions-for-your-heart-mind-body-18740","title":"A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms - 52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Lisa Hendey\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLisa M. Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com, leader in Catholic new media, and author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms, introduces fifty-two holy companions as guides for the high calling of Catholic motherhood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHendey's enthusiasm for the saints is contagious in A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms. Building on the success of her first book, A Handbook for Catholic Moms, Hendey continues her work of nurturing hearts, minds, bodies, and souls -this time through the rich tradition of the Catholic communion of saints. With the warmth and candor of My Life with the Saints by James Martin, S.J., Hendey eloquently links personal stories, scripture, prayer, and simple soul- strengthening exercises into this rich spiritual resource for Catholic women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHendey offers one saint per week - some famous, some lesser known, some whose cause is in process - to offer companionship and guidance for the challenging, often under-thanked vocation of Catholic motherhood. She introduces Saint Therese of Lisieux, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Saint Andre Bessette, C.S.C, as well as Gianna Beretta Molla and Chiara Badano.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 52 weekly companions to the lives of the saints include:\u003cbr\u003e* a thematic prayer intention,\u003cbr\u003e* biographical and devotional information about the saint,\u003cbr\u003e* Hendey's personal lessons,\u003cbr\u003e* daily scripture meditations,\u003cbr\u003e* prayers,\u003cbr\u003e* and practical, spiritually rich action steps that help moms incorporate the wisdom and exemplary faith of each saint into their daily lives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback. 352 pages.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781594712739","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918725890356,"sku":"18740","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/18740_ed6bdd73-84f6-50eb-b2f9-d915fae8d984.jpg?v=1771964401"},{"product_id":"aquinas-selected-writings-19283","title":"Aquinas: Selected Writings","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: St. Thomas Aquinas\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction and Translation by: Ralph McInerny\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his reflections on Christianity, Saint Thomas Aquinas forged a unique synthesis of ancient philosophy and medieval theology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreoccupied with the relationship between faith and reason, he was influenced both by Aristotle’s rational world view and by the powerful belief that wisdom and truth can ultimately only be reached through divine revelation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas’s writings, which contain highly influential statements of fundamental Christian doctrine, as well as observations on topics as diverse as political science, anti-Semitism and heresy, demonstrate the great range of his intellect and place him firmly among the greatest medieval philosophers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eABout the Autor:\u003cbr\u003eSt. Thomas Aquinas was born around 1225 at Roccasecca near Aquino, to the nobleman Landulf of Aquino. Educated by Benedictine monks at Monte Cassino and then at the University of Naples, it was during his time at university, around 1244, that he joined the Dominican monastic order. This decision so shocked the other members of his noble family that they kidnapped him and held him against his will for a year. Despite this, he remained committed to the religious life and, once he was free, Aquinas went to Cologne to study under St. Albert the Great. In 1256 he tok the degree of Master in Theology, and then embarked on a life of teaching, preaching and writing, living and working in France and Italy. He died from an illness at the abbey of Fossanuova while on his way to attend a meeting of the general council at Lyon in 1274. Thomas Aquinas was formally canonized in 1323.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    St. Thomas Aquinas’ religious writing has had a significant influence on both theological and philoshical thought throughout the centuries. His two great works are Summa contra Gentiles (1259-64), a treatise on God and his creation, and \u003ci\u003eSumma Theologica\u003c\/i\u003e (1266-73), a massive, though unfinished, work, designed as a complete systematic exposition of theology.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback\u003cbr\u003e450 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780140436327","brand":"VIK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918732149044,"sku":"19283","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/19283_397269e5-9f68-5e20-8f05-02722b1dcf8a.jpg?v=1748640693"},{"product_id":"life-of-saint-teresa-of-avila-19285","title":"Life of Saint Teresa of Avila","description":"\u003cb\u003eBy St. Teresa Of Avila\u003cbr\u003eTranslated by J. M. Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in the Castilian town of Avila in 1515, Teresa entered the Carmelite convent of the Incarnation when she was twenty-one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tormented by illness, doubts and self-recrimination, she gradually came to recognize the power of prayer and contemplation—her spiritual enlightenment was intensified by many visions and mystical experiences, including the piercing of her heart by a spear of divine love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e She went on to found seventeen Carmelite monasteries throughout Spain. Teresa always denied her own saintliness, however, saying in a letter: “There is no suggestion of that nonsense about my supposed sanctity.” This frank account is one of the great stories of a religious life and a literary masterpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout the AUthor:\u003cbr\u003eSAINT TERESA OF ÁVILA (1515-1582), also called St. Teresa of Jesus, was a Spanish nun and one of the great mystics and religious women of the Roman Catholic Church. She was the leader of the Carmelite Reform, which restored and emphasized the austerity and contemplative character of this religious order. Canonized in 1622, she was elevated to Doctor of the Church by Pope Paul VI in 1970, the first woman to be so honored.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback\u003cbr\u003e320 Pages\u003cbr\u003e ISBN: 9780140440737\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Penguin Putman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918732181812,"sku":"19285","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/19285_68230c66-36ff-5733-b45c-6007eee4e9b3.jpg?v=1748640693"},{"product_id":"life-of-saint-columba-19289","title":"Life of Saint Columba","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: Adomnan of Iona\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction \u0026amp; Translation by Richard Sharpe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough related to one of the ruling families of Ireland, Columba (c 521-97) became a central figure in the ‘Age of Saints’ by setting out from his native land and founding his famous monastery on the island of Iona.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    It was from here that priests and monks played a key role in converting the Picts of Scotland, here that countless penitents came on pilgrimages and that the King of Dalriada (Argyll) came to be consecrated. Adomnán’s Life, writes Richard Sharpe, is the fullest early account, offering a ‘vivid depiction of the abbot among his own monks, written on the spot by the saint’s successor one hundred years after Columba’s death’.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Drawing on extensive written and oral traditions, Adomnán presents Columba as a man distinguished for his prophetic and miraculous powers, whose life was filled with angelic apparitions and whose dying days were spent preparing for his departure. A stimulating Introduction sketches in the background, the archaeological evidence from Iona and the legends that grew up around Columba in medieval and more recent times. The result is an ideal new edition, equally suitable for readers seeking spiritual insight or the hard core of historical fact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback\u003cbr\u003e432 Pages \u003cbr\u003e ISBN: 9780140444629","brand":"Penguin Putman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918732247348,"sku":"19289","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/19289_9bb32d03-0887-537e-9a13-35ee2cf5fc1c.jpg?v=1748640694"},{"product_id":"spiritual-exercises-of-saint-ignatius-19540","title":"Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius","description":"\u003cb\u003eSt Ignatius of Loyola\u003cbr\u003eTranslated by Anthony Mottola\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the great masterpieces of the Christian canon, today continues to offer some of the most accessible and insightful guidance for going on retreat — whether as a part of a group or by oneself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based on the rich fruit of St. Ignatius’ own meditations and practice, this guide for spiritual perfection has been treasured and faithfully used for centuries by members of the saint’s Jesuit order and by millions more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Divided into four weeks of reflections and four key meditations — on the Kingdom of God, the Two Standards (of Christ and Satan), the Three Classes of Men, and the Three Modes of Humility — the whole retreat has at its center the emulation of Christ. Retreat masters, retreatants, and readers will benefit particualrly from Anthony Mottola’s new translation, which renders the timeless masterpiece into language both accessible and faithful to St. Ignatius’ original expression and spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Exercises have been universally recognized as a brilliant and inspired guide to the development of a deeper Christian spirituality ever since St. Ignatius completed them in 1533. Great saints — as well as countless religious and lay people — have been spiritually shaped through their dedicated use. This four-week system of meditation and prayer continues to be the very backbone of Ignatian retreats, where earnest seekers come to examine their lives, contemplate the future, face decisions, and revitalize their souls. Both religious and lay people make Ignatian retreats to renew their Christian dedication and enthusiasm, but even those who cannot make such retreats have profited greatly from a careful reading of the Exercises.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780385024365","brand":"Image Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918734311732,"sku":"19540","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/19540_0557c4b3-cc87-5bc8-8703-a6c65b03f617.jpg?v=1748640758"},{"product_id":"saint-francis-of-assisi-19543","title":"Saint Francis of Assisi","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: G.K. Chesterton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrancis of Assisi is, after Mary of Nazareth, the greatest saint in the Christian calendar, and one of the most influential men in the whole of human history. By universal acclaim, this biography by G. K. Chesterton is considered the best appreciation of Francis’s life–the one that gets to the heart of the matter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  For Chesterton, Francis is a great paradoxical figure, a man who loved women but vowed himself to chastity; an artist who loved the pleasures of the natural world as few have loved them, but vowed himself to the most austere poverty, stripping himself naked in the public square so all could see that he had renounced his worldly goods; a clown who stood on his head in order to see the world aright. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChesterton gives us Francis in his world-the riotously colorful world of the High Middle Ages, a world with more pageantry and romance than we have seen before or since.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Here is the Francis who tried to end the Crusades by talking to the Saracens, and who interceded with the emperor on behalf of the birds. Here is the Francis who inspired a revolution in art that began with Giotto and a revolution in poetry that began with Dante. Here is the Francis who prayed and danced with pagan abandon, who talked to animals, who invented the creche.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback.\u003cbr\u003eISBN 9780385029001","brand":"Image Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918734377268,"sku":"19543","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/19543_9bad9820-0288-54df-8030-c52adcc1e704.jpg?v=1770447675"},{"product_id":"autobiography-of-saint-therese-the-story-of-a-soul-19544","title":"Autobiography of Saint Therese - The Story of a Soul","description":"\u003cb\u003eby: St Therese of Lisieux,\u003cbr\u003e Translator John Beevers \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFew spiritual figures have touched as many readers in the past century as Saint Therese of Lisieux, the saint popularly known as the Little Flower.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Though she was only twenty-four years old when she died, her writings have had tremendous impact, making her one of the most popular spiritual writers in the twentieth century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer autobiography, \u003ci\u003eThe Story of a Soul\u003c\/i\u003e, has been a source of priceless inspiration ever since it was written, and has become the great spiritual bestseller of our time. A hundred years after her death in 1897, millions of copies have spread throughout the world and it has been translated into more than fifty languages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  The reason for the continued success of her autobiography is, quite simply, that it is unlike any work of devotion and spiritual insight ever written. Once it is read, it cannot be forgotten. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts appeal across cultures and generations has been extensive, moving both peasants and popes, men and women, young and old — people of every kind of intelligence and education succumb to its spell. Yet is not a conventional work of religious devotion; instead, it is in many ways a supernatural book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the words of Pope Pius XI, Saint Therese “attained the knowledge of supernatural things in such abundant measure that she was able to point out the sure way of salvation to others,” and it is especially in \u003ci\u003eThe Story of a Soul\u003c\/i\u003e that she has pointed out this sure way to the generations that have followed her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Therese herself said of this book just prior to her death, “What I have written will do a lot of good. It will make the kindness of God better known.”    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrade Paperback.\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780385029032","brand":"Image Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918734442804,"sku":"19544","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/19544_30f26518-d43d-572e-92b2-a3d1585a3c0a.jpg?v=1772120073"}],"url":"https:\/\/inhisname.com\/collections\/saints-books.oembed?page=40","provider":"In His Name Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}