Sophia Institute Press 2016 Spring Catalog by Sophia Institute Press

New classics for faithful Catholics and other fine Catholic books

S P R I N G 2016 C ATA L O G

PONTIFICAL SWISS GUARD PRESENTS

Featuring the favorite recipes of Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and St. John Paul II!

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500 Years of Classic Recipes, Papal Tributes & Exclusive Images of Life and Art at the Vatican Pontifical Swiss Guard presents … a book like no other: from the elite protectors of the Popes and Defenders of the Faith for more than 500 years, a unique collection of exceptional recipes from simple to sublime, everyday staples to holiday feasts. Here are the classics served at Vatican tables for centuries and the finest of modern cuisine. Best of all, we pay tribute to Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI and Holy Pope St. John Paul II with the personal favorite dishes from their homelands of Argentina, Bavaria, and Poland. A marvelous cookbook and so much more, The Vatican Cookbook features superb photographs that take you behind the scenes to secret and special places of Vatican City. Walk the hallowed halls of St. Peter’s, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Enjoy the stories and legends of the Swiss Guard handed down since the days of Michelangelo. For all who love to cook and share meals with family and friends, and for all who are fascinated by the wonders and the grandeur of the Vatican, the Swiss Guard is pleased to offer you … The Vatican Cookbook.

Available April 2016 $34.99 9”x12” Hardcover 204 pages 978-1-62282332-1 Item # 3321

F E AT U R E S yyOver 70 exceptional recipes yyBeautiful full color photographs of secret and special places of Vatican City yyStories and legends of the Swiss Guard yyTributes to Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and St. John Paul II

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INCLUDES M O T H E R A N G E L I C A’ S … yyMeditations on each of the 20 Mysteries of the Rosary yyReflections for each of the 14 Stations of the Cross yyPrayers on humility, patience, suffering, forgiveness, anger, and more

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PRAYING WITH MOTHER ANGELICA Meditations on the Rosary, the Way of the Cross, and Other Prayers Mother Angelica’s meditations combine the spiritual insights of a master with the warmth of a loving mother. Her short but powerful reflections will lift your soul to Heaven and lead you into a thoughtful and penetrating reflection on the love of God and the life of Our Lady. Beloved by countless Catholics when they were first released in the 1970s, these devotional meditations — including the Mysteries of the Rosary, the Way of the Cross, and other original prayers — are a treasury that will allow you to pray as Mother faithfully taught. Keep this beautiful hardback edition by your side and you’ll integrate the spiritual wisdom of Mother Angelica into your prayer life while experiencing the traditional devotions of the Church in a fresh and rewarding way.

EWTN Global Catholic Network and Sophia Institute Press have partnered to establish EWTN Publishing — a new venture to bring you the spiritually enriching meditations and teachings of Mother Angelica. Throughout 2016 and beyond, we’ll be making available to you several worthwhile titles from Mother and other members of the EWTN family.

F O RT H C O M I N G May 2016: Mother Angelica’s Answers, Not Promises August 2016: Answering the Questions of Jesus, Fr. Andrew Apostoli

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JOHNNETTE BENKOVIC

EXPERIENCE GRACE IN ABUNDANCE Ten Strategies for Your Spiritual Life From the host of EWTN’s Women of Grace comes this insightful and faith-filled guide to help you fulfill your fundamental vocation in life: to grow in holiness and to be conformed to the image of God.

$19.95 Paperback, 304 pages 978-1-622823-093 Item # 3093

“Johnnette’s wise insights all make abundant grace a reality.” TERESA TOMEO

Johnnette Benkovic has spent decades leading souls to a profound experience of God’s grace. Now she offers you stepby-step guidance for deepening your own understanding of the spiritual principles that mark the interior life, as well as practical ways of implementing them in your daily activities. Along with sound Catholic doctrine and spiritual direction, each chapter includes those “spiritual essentials” that are necessary to lead you along the path of holiness and sanctity. You’ll discover the gateway to intimacy with Our Lord, how to pray with fervor and ardent love, and how to enhance your experience of the Eucharist. You’ll also learn: yy How to overcome the three primary difficulties in prayer yyThe most important stepping stone to a deeper, more committed spiritual life yyTen questions to test your fervency yy How to make a good and holy confession yy Five ways to practice self-mastery yy How to grow in patience and humility

Johnette Benkovic, host of EWTN’s Women of Grace 4

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JOAN LEWIS

A HOLY YEAR IN ROME The Complete Pilgrim’s Guide for the Jubilee of Mercy In this definitive guide to the Jubilee of Mercy, EWTN’s Rome Correspondent, Joan Lewis, takes you back in time for a look at the history of Jubilees and then brings you to the present with a visit to the seven pilgrim basilicas of Rome and the immeasurable treasures of Rome and the Vatican. Joan shares with you the many special graces you can receive this year, as well as countless fun facts such as the significance of the Holy Doors, the key features of Catholic architecture, the liturgical customs that are unique to the Jubilee of Mercy, how to obtain an indulgence, and so much more.

$19.95 Paperback, 248 pages 978-1-622823-338 Item # 3338

Joan Lewis, EWTN’s Rome Correspondent

Whether you make a pilgrimage to Rome or are celebrating this extraordinary year in your own home, there’s no better guide than EWTN’s Joan Lewis.

ENDORSEMENTS “Joan Lewis provides each pilgrim with thoughtful insights and practical details which are essential for a fruitful pilgrimage to the Eternal City.” ARCHBISHOP RINO FISICHELLA President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization

“Leave it to Joan to make us feel at home in Rome! For those of you able to accept the invitation of Pope Francis to come as pilgrims to the city of Peter and Paul, make sure you bring Joan’s book with you!” CARDINAL TIMOTHY DOLAN Archbishop of New York

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KATHLEEN BECKMAN

GOD’S HEALING MERCY Finding Your Path to Forgiveness, Peace, and Joy A heart in need of healing carries a heavy burden. As we struggle to overcome fear, anxiety, loneliness, shame, and sin, we also dream of being well loved. Only Jesus can heal your heart and offer inexhaustible love, and He is ready to open the floodgates of His mercy upon your aching soul. In God’s Healing Mercy, experienced retreat master and spiritual director Kathleen Beckman offers a guide for a personal or group healing retreat based on divine mercy in Scripture and the lives of the saints. $18.95 Paperback, 208 pages 978-1-622823-154 Item # 3154

ENDORSEMENTS “A must-read for anyone who wants to encounter the living, joyful, and healing face of the Father of Mercy.” SCOTT HAHN

“Read this book and be restored and strengthened in your faith, hope and charity.” BISHOP DAVID KAGAN, Bismark, ND

“God’s Healing Mercy is a practical guide to giving ourselves over to Divine Mercy, which makes all the difference here and for eternity.” KATHRYN JEAN LOPEZ, National Review

She’ll show you how divine mercy can heal festering wounds and universally transform your life. You’ll learn how to confront your weaknesses, and you’ll create a plan for letting God’s mercy heal your heart. You’ll meet saints along the way who overcame deep-seated wounds and became mighty vessels of God’s mercy. Each chapter concludes with powerful, yet practical, spiritual exercises and discussion questions to foster inner healing through group or personal reflection, leading you: yy From unforgiveness to forgiveness yy From fear to trust yy From anxiety to peace yy From shame to mercy yy From pride to humility yy From powerlessness to prayer yy From sin-sickness to the Eucharist yy From spiritual weakness to the Beatitudes yy From worldliness to works of mercy yy From spiritual warfare to Christ’s victory

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JULIE ONDERKO

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT MISSION FROM GOD Saints Who Found God’s Will — and How You Can Too God created each person for a specific purpose and with a specific mission. But how do you find out what that mission is? Every saint in heaven once asked this question. Their path to discovering God’s will was often frustrating and tedious, but their reward for perseverance is eternity in heaven. In Discover Your Next Mission from God, author and retreat leader Julie Onderko uncovers the lives of countless saints to show how they searched for — and ultimately discovered — God’s will for their lives. By reflecting on the decisions, circumstances, and ever-guiding love of God in the saints’ lives, you’ll come to a greater knowledge of how to see and live the plan He has for your life. You’ll learn how Maximillian Kolbe got God’s plan wrong before he got it right. You’ll read about St. Helena who persevered under the most challenging circumstances, including watching her son murder her grandson. You’ll discover how St. André Bessette found his calling to heal physical afflictions through devotion to St. Joseph.

$17.95 Paperback, 176 pages 978-1-622822-614 Item # 2614 God doesn’t call the holy and qualified. Instead, he calls sinners like you and me, lifts them up to greatness, and sets them out to do His will. Read these pages, and you’ll be armed with saintly strategies and examples as you begin the greatest adventure of your life. God is calling you right now, and He stands ready to fill your soul with the grace needed to achieve His mission for you on earth.

“If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world on fire.” ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA

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J. CHARLES WALL

RELICS FROM THE CRUCIFIXION Where They Went and How They Got There It was the custom of the Jews to burn the crosses used by the Romans for the execution of malefactors, but following Jesus’ crucifixion they quickly buried the Cross in a ditch in order to get it out of sight before the feast of the Passover.

$14.95 Paperback, 144 pages 978-1-622823-277, Item # 3277

AMONG THE THINGS YOU’LL ENCOUNTER I N T H E S E PA G E S : yyThe miracle that revealed to St. Helena which of the three discovered crosses was that of Jesus yyThe horse’s bit made from a nail of the True Cross, and the successes it brought the horse’s rider yyA history of the fortunes of those who held the Crown of Thorns yyThe modest Frenchman who saved a holy nail from profanation during the French Revolution yyDrawings of the spear of Longinus, and reports of its later use in battles yyRelics of Jesus’ actual blood from the Crucifixion: and why it makes sense that some still exists

That preserved the Cross; and memory of the events preserved its location. Disgusted with continued Christian veneration of the spot where Jesus was crucified, in the year 136, the pagan Roman emperor Hadrian erected on the Cross’s burial site a statue to Venus, hoping thereby to obliterate that memory. It didn’t work, which is why, once the empire became Christian, the emperor’s mother Helena went right to that spot to seek — and to find still buried there in the dry earth — the wood of the very Cross on which Christ died. The rest is history, told here in this fascinating 1910 work by the enterprising Catholic investigator J. Charles Wall, who scoured the writings of the ancients to draw forth from those pages an account of the many relics of the Passion found there by Helena and slowly dispersed throughout Christendom. J. CHARLES WALL (1860-1943) was a British author, artist, historian, and antiquarian, well read in the Church Fathers. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he wrote many books, mainly on Church history, and was an early contributor to the Victoria History of the Counties of England magazine. He was somewhat of a mentor to his nephew, the celebrated children’s author Charles Williams.

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GEROLAMO FAZZINI, EDITOR

DIARIES OF THE CHINESE MARTYRS Stories of Heroic Catholics Living in Mao’s China With tens of millions killed and thousands of Catholics incarcerated because of rigged trials, China under Mao’s dictatorship was the Asian version of the Nazi concentration camps and the Soviet Gulag. It’s one of the darkest moments in Church history — one that continues to be played out to this day through an historic abuse of power and a seemingly endless hunt for believers in Jesus Christ and His Church. Now the stories of these brave Catholic “counter-revolutionaries” are brought to you for the first time. These four autobiographical testimonies will leave you speechless and inspired. You’ll witness the endless strength and hope these brave men displayed despite years of shocking psychological and physical abuse. You’ll hear their stunning stories — nothing short of miraculous in the face of hunger, torture, interrogation, indoctrination, and the humiliation of the “people’s trials” — and the crystalline faith that emerged from the souls of those brave enough to accept their own Calvary for fidelity to Christ without ever becoming slaves of hatred.

$17.95 Paperback, 388 pages 978-1-622823-215, Item # 3215

Includes photos of the conditions suffered by Catholics “convicted” under Mao’s dictatorship

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FR. T. G. MORROW

CHRISTIAN DATING IN A GODLESS WORLD In today’s hookup culture, promiscuity is the new norm, while marriage has become both optional and disposable.

Christian by Fr. T.G. Morrow $18.95 Paperback, 304 pages 978-1-622823-116 Item # 3116

“The freedom of giving oneself to another is a decision that requires a conscious harmony. It’s not about a simple mutual attraction, an emotion, a moment, or a phase. It’s a journey.” POPE FRANCIS

If you’re satisfied with this, then I don’t think you’ll like this book. But if you think the dating scene has gone awry and would prefer that your relationships fortify rather than undermine your dignity and selfrespect, then this book is for you. In these pages, the wise Fr. Morrow will help you create a plan of action for your dating life that is drawn from his own dating experience (he entered the seminary at age 34 after many years of dating) and from his considerable pastoral work as a chaplain for Christian singles groups. He’ll show you what to look for in a potential spouse — and the telltale signs that you should walk away now. You’ll learn how to get rid of a bad date, and you’ll discover the one thing that stands out among all successful relationships. Fr. Morrow will show you how to tame your senses and temper your imagination, and how to show affection without going too far. You’ll also learn: yy What love is — and what it isn’t yy How to deal with loneliness and uncertainty yyThe unique roles of men and women in Christian dating yy Seven steps to finding Mr. or Miss Right yy Where to go to strengthen your chances of finding a good Catholic yy How to end bad relationships quickly yyThree rules for communicating dissatisfaction gently and diplomatically O R D E R BY P H O N E AT (800) 888-9344

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FR. T. G. MORROW

OVERCOMING SINFUL ANGER How to Master Your Emotions and Bring Peace to Your Life When St. Jane Frances de Chantal encouraged St. Francis de Sales to be a bit angrier over the opposition they were facing in starting their religious order, he replied, “Would you have me lose in a quarter hour what has taken me twenty years’ hard work to acquire?” St. Francis de Sales had quite a temper when he was young. But over time he learned to convert his angry feelings into virtuous action. He knew that anger never leads to happiness. Worse, it causes tremendous harm to our relationship with God. In these pages, Fr. Morrow shows you how to pull the rug out from beneath your anger and reclaim a life of peace and grace. You’ll come to understand the root causes of angry behavior, ways to heal painful memories, and how to deal well with your hurts and humiliations. You’re not likely to overcome blowups and anxiety through willpower alone. You need tools will that help you cultivate the habits that lead to virtuous action. You’ll discover here simple ways to influence your behavior, control your impulses, and rebuild tattered relationships. When you follow the advice offered in these pages, you’ll be surprised at how quickly you’ll start giving up all desire for revenge, forgiving those who hurt you, and finding peace in your life.

$11.95 Paperback, 112 pages 978-1-622822-300 Item # 2300

AMONG THE THINGS YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS BOOK: yyThe difference between righteous and sinful anger yy Why saying “Well, that’s just the way I am” could cost you your soul yyThe three root causes of every angry outburst yyThe five stages of healing hurtful memories yy How to discipline an angry child yyThe three actions every Christian MUST take to overcome sinful anger

“I wish I’d had this book a long time ago. Father Morrow presents a practical solution to a common problem. This book can make the world a much better place.” MIKE AQUILINA

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DR. AARON KHERIATY

THE CATHOLIC GUIDE TO DEPRESSION The confessional can’t cure neuroses, nor can the couch forgive sin. Healing comes only when we integrate modern psychology and pharmacology with spiritual direction and the sacraments. You’ll come to know how to identify the various types of depression and to understand the interplay of its often manifold causes. $19.95, Paperback, 288 pages, Item # 4760

REGINA DOMAN

ANGEL IN THE WATERS This bestselling book tells the special story of every child of God. In its mother’s womb, a tiny baby grows, explores the waters, and talks with the angel who is there. $11.95, Hardcover, 48 pages, Item # 2089 $7.95, Paperback, 48 pages, Item # 814

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES

ROSES AMONG THORNS From the personal letters of St. Francis de Sales comes this short, practical guide that will develop in you the habits that lead to sanctity. If you find it difficult to live amid the clamor of the world with your eyes fixed on Christ, let St. Francis teach you how to live as a true rose among thorns. $11.95, Paperback, 128 pages, Item # 2065

PATRICIA TREECE

MORNINGS WITH SAINT THÉRÈSE Listen with your heart as St. Thérèse of Lisieux speaks with simple charm about her life. These 120 readings will help you get to know firsthand the pure, simple girl whom Pope Pius X called “the greatest saint of modern times.” $12.95, Hardcover, 224 pages, Item # 2485

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THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS

The Foundation of Christian Living These full-color guides feature 10 ready-to-use lesson plans that will lead your students to fully embrace Jesus in the sacraments and to experience God’s saving presence. Elementary: $19.99, Paperback, 124 pages, Item # 2171 High School: $19.99, Paperback, 150 pages, Item # 2164

THE BEATITUDES

Living the Life of Christ This full-color teacher’s guide features 13 ready-to-use lesson plans on the Beatitudes to help your students come to see that Jesus Christ is the only way to personal freedom, happiness, and holiness. $29.99, Paperback, 258 pages, Item # 3000

LOVE AND MERCY

The Story of Salvation This full-color teacher’s guide features 12 ready-to-use lesson plans that will bring to life the limitlessness of God’s mercy throughout salvation history, while showing young people how to integrate the corporal and spiritual works of mercy into everything they believe and do as Catholics. $29.99, Paperback, 222 pages, Item # 3192

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ARCHBISHOP LUIS MARTINEZ

WHEN GOD IS SILENT God often speaks to you only in silence; this powerful book will help you trust in God even when He seems unresponsive. You’ll begin to make better sense of your spiritual life as you learn that God has actually been closest to you when He seems farthest away. $11.95, Paperback, 144 pages, Item # 2201

FR. JOHN A. KANE

HOW TO MAKE A GOOD CONFESSION This down-to-earth, practical guide shows you how to transform your confessions from embarrassing moments in a dark room into profound experiences of God’s love. The author, Fr. John Kane, provides solid guidelines for how you can (and must) make the most effective possible use of the sacrament of Reconciliation. $10.95, Leatherette, 144 pages, Item # 296

ROMANO GUARDINI

LEARNING THE VIRTUES There’s more to goodness than keeping the Commandments: you’ve got to cultivate virtue, too, so that you please God in what you do — not merely in what you don’t do. In these pages, you’ll learn countless ways to grow in virtue and how to begin practicing them and make them part of your daily routine. Following the advice in this book will make you holy and lead you to God. $14.95, Paperback, 224 pages, Item # 64-6

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FR. WILLIAM ULLATHORNE

PATIENCE AND HUMILITY Learn how to develop these virtues — without which heroism, selfdenial, and martyrdom are worthless. Learn why Jesus said that to save your life, you must lose it, and see how happiness can be found in self-surrender. $11.95, Paperback, 144 pages, Item # 743

FR. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK

THE HIDDEN POWER OF KINDNESS There’s nothing complicated about learning to be kinder; it just takes greater attention to the things that you do and how you do them. Learn how to become more aware of even your most offhand daily actions: You’ll find simple, step-by-step, spiritually crucial directions for overcoming the habitual unkindnesses that can creep — undetected — into the behavior of even the most careful souls. $19.95, Paperback, 256 pages, Item # 008

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES

THE ART OF LOVING GOD There are as many paths to holiness as there are saints in Heaven . . . but you can’t follow them all. Yet there’s one thing every saint practices that you can imitate: the simple art of loving God, which the beloved St. Francis de Sales explains for you here. Under his wise and gentle guidance, you’ll discover the secrets to growing holier through the simple things in life and how to avoid the distractions that trouble and weary your soul. $14.95, Leatherette, 172 pages, Item # 433

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ART AND LARAINE BENNETT

THE TEMPERAMENT GOD GAVE YOU Unlock the secret of your personality and learn how to be a better spouse, parent, friend, and Christian. Learn how to identify and understand the four temperaments that determine our reactions, guide our choices, color our understanding, and serve as the foundation of our moral and spiritual life. $18.95, Paperback, 288 pages, Item # 027

KEVIN VOST

MEMORIZE THE FAITH! St. Thomas Aquinas perfected an easy memorization method to help his students learn the truths taught by Christ and His Church. Thanks to Memorize the Faith!, you can learn the Faith by tapping into the classical memory system that helped St. Thomas become the Church’s preeminent theologian and one of her greatest saints. $19.95, Paperback, 272 pages, Item # 175

BERT GHEZZI

GETTING FREE Simple willpower isn’t enough when you’re struggling against anger, anxiety, addictions, sexual temptations, and other common problems. This practical guide will help you realize that the power of the Holy Spirit — and only that power — is strong enough to overcome these deeply rooted and disheartening difficulties. Best of all, you’ll learn how you can tap into the Spirit’s power now. $9.95, Paperback, 112 pages, Item # 245

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ROMANO GUARDINI

THE ROSARY OF OUR LADY This charming book will help to awaken or deepen your devotion to this beautiful prayer. Msgr. Romano Guardini offers clear explanations of the Rosary and fresh insights into the Mysteries found within it. $11.95, Paperback, 160 pages, Item # 786

FR. KILIAN J. HEALY

AWAKENING YOUR SOUL TO THE PRESENCE OF GOD Most committed Christians don’t like to admit it, but all too many of us serve God solely out of a sense of duty, without ever approaching the burning love that the saints have for Him. Clearly and warmly, Fr. Healy offers simple, practical ways to think of God continuously, to converse with Him intimately, and to please Him at all times. $12.95, Paperback, 144 pages, Item # 425 DIETRICH VON HILDEBRAND

HUMILITY

Wellspring of Virtue Of all sins, pride is the most dangerous . . . and the most sorrowful: it cuts you off from God, estranges you from others, and leaves you lost and unhappy. These pages show you how to drive pride from your soul. You’ll learn to recognize its many forms (including some that masquerade as virtue), and you’ll come to see just why they’re such barriers to happiness and to holiness. $5.95, Paperback, 120 pages, Item # 59-X

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Meditations BY B I S H O P JA C Q U E S-B É N I G N E B O S S U E T

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“The greatest homilist in the history of the Church.” TREASURY OF CATHOLIC MEDITATIONS This four-volume set of meditations, written by Catholic greats such as John Henry Newman, Bishop Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, and Fr. Romano Guardini, has been carefully selected to lift your soul to God while affording you an admirable distillation of the doctrines and piety of our Holy Catholic Church. $39.95, Leatherette, 816 pages, Item # setmed

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ROMANO GUARDINI

MEDITATIONS BEFORE MASS Help for the restless or distracted at Mass: Here are the keys to prayerful participation at Mass. You’ll learn how to quiet your soul and concentrate your mind so that you can grow more receptive to the graces Christ offers you in the Mass. $12.95, Leatherette, 208 pages, Item # 1662

FULTON SHEEN’S WARTIME PRAYER BOOK This pocket-size prayer book for soldiers and civilians was first proven in combat in World War II and hallowed by the suffering and prayers of countless Catholic fighting men and women on ships and aircraft, in fortresses and foxholes, and in prisoner-of-war camps across Europe and the Pacific. $9.95, Leatherette, 196 pages, Item # 652

FR. RAOUL PLUS, S.J.

HOW TO PRAY ALWAYS Fr. Raoul Plus’s no-nonsense prayer manual dispels the false notions of prayer that we all have and shows how we can, in fact, pray without ceasing — even at times when exhaustion cripples us and cares threaten to sweep us away. $10.95, Leatherette, 144 pages, Item # 687

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DAVID SCOTT

THE LOVE THAT MADE MOTHER TERESA Part biography and part spiritual reading, these pages bring to light little-known stories from Mother Teresa’s life. You will learn her approach to reading Scripture, what enabled her to persevere through agonizing nights, and the remarkable — some would say mystical — events that led her to start the Missionaries of Charity. $14.95, Paperback, 144 pages, Item # 2003

DR. KEVIN VOST

HOUNDS OF THE LORD Inspired by the stories of their saints, we join the Dominicans in celebrating the Jubilee of their first 800 years. In these pages, we draw inspiration and spiritual strength from the lives, lessons, and legacies of their intellectual giants and enrapt mystics, the men and women who scrubbed floors, and those who cared for the dying. $18.95, Paperback, 256 pages, Item # 2898

FR. MICHAEL CERRONE

FOR GOD AND COUNTRY In these pages you will discover the true character and accomplishments of St. Joan of Arc and be led to meditate on her profound legacy of virtue. You will be inspired by her heroic love of God and Country and will understand how prayer and the Church’s sacramental life of grace gave her strength to overcome all obstacles in achieving her mission. $18.95, Paperback, 240 pages, Item # 2423

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MIKE AQUILINA

MINISTERS AND MARTYRS Take an unflinching look at the lives and sacrifices of those first Christians who were given the task of spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth. You’ll also discover the beliefs of the early Christians, what they taught about the Eucharist and the divinity of Christ, how their Church services resembled today’s Mass, and how Rome became the spiritual center for Christianity. $14.95, Paperback, 160 pages, Item # 2652 DIANE MOCZAR

THE CHURCH UNDER ATTACK Here’s an unabashedly Catholic history that documents scores of sustained and unprecedented assaults on our Catholic Faith these past five centuries and delineates our Church’s brave response to each one. These pages will renew your confidence that the Church is indeed Christ acting in the world and that no matter how strong or ruthless or vicious her opponents, she will not be vanquished but will endure to the end of time. $18.95, Paperback, 256 pages, Item # 4937 DR. ROCCO MARTINO

ROCKET SHIPS AND GOD We often hear that science and religion are incompatible, and that those of us who profess faith in God are unwilling to bend our will to the truth. In these pages, the prolific inventor and rocket scientist Dr. Rocco Martino exposes the fallacy and danger of such claims. He tackles head-on the question of truth, showing that despite all the scientific discoveries of our age, religious truth has never been — and will never be — proven to be in error. $14.95, Paperback, 128 pages, Item # 2096

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THOMAS NASH

THE BIBLICAL ROOTS OF THE MASS In this profoundly insightful and highly readable book, Thomas Nash brilliantly refutes the common charge that the Mass is “unbiblical.” As you’ll discover, the story of the Mass goes deeper than the Last Supper and Christ’s Passion and death. Indeed, it’s part of an unbroken story that begins in the Garden of Eden and continues today in your local parish. $19.95, Paperback, 288 pages, Item # 2591

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS

AQUINAS’S SHORTER SUMMA Two years before he died, St. Thomas Aquinas was asked to write a simple summary of the Faith for those who lacked the time or the stamina to tackle his massive Summa Theologica. In response, the great saint quickly set down this concise statement of the key elements of his thought, which will serve as a handy resource for acquiring the essential truths of the Catholic Faith. $22.95, Paperback, 432 pages, Item # 431 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES

THE SIGN OF THE CROSS From the young St. Francis de Sales’s heroic efforts to bring Calvinists back to the Faith comes this succinct, eloquent defense of the age-old Catholic practice of making the Sign of the Cross, which Calvinists denounced as a Popish invention and many scorn even today. $11.95, Paperback, 128 pages, Item # 4975

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DAVE ARMSTRONG

PROVING THE CATHOLIC FAITH IS BIBLICAL If you want quick, substantive answers to the most common claims that Catholic beliefs aren’t biblical, this is the book for you. These 80 powerful essays make sense of so many Catholic beliefs and practices that puzzle non-Catholics and cradle Catholics alike. You’ll come to see that the Catholic Faith is not only thoroughly biblical but it is also the only Christian religion in full conformity with Scripture. $19.95, Paperback, 304 pages, Item # 2638

DR. KEVIN VOST

THE ONE-MINUTE AQUINAS This book provides busy readers with simple, readable explanations of the truths that, for 750 years now, have caused the works of St. Thomas to be sought out by kings and popes, scholars and saints, as well as by ordinary souls like you — hungry to know God and to love him more and more. $19.95, Paperback, 304 pages, Item # 1587

DR. RYAN N. S. TOPPING

REBUILDING CATHOLIC CULTURE Rarely does a book come along that so succinctly explains the decline of modern culture, articulates a defense of the Church’s teachings, and offers a hope-filled path for building a civilization grounded in Catholic truth. In these pages, Dr. Ryan Topping does all three, pulling back the curtain on the false philosophies of the secularists and showing that in the West today the most formidable threat to freedom is not failing economies or Islam, but secularism. $19.95, Paperback, 304 pages, Item # 4944

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LEILA LAWLER AND DAVID CLAYTON

THE LITTLE ORATORY With simplicity and holy wisdom, this book shows you how to bring peace to your home by integrating your family into the calm, truly joyful way of Mother Church. Her feasts and seasons, prayers and devotions are gifts that draw us closer to God and unfold before us His marvelous plan of salvation. $19.95, Paperback, 224 pages, Item # 1761 ART AND LARAINE BENNETT

THE TEMPERAMENT GOD GAVE YOUR SPOUSE In no other kind of human relationship is knowledge of the temperaments — the fundamental personality traits, hard-wired into us at birth — so critical as in a Christian marriage. Only through mutual understanding of our own patterns of reaction, and those of our spouse, can we motivate, nurture, respect, and love each other with the selfless patience to which Christ calls us. $18.95, Paperback, 288 pages, Item # 027 DR. GREGORY POPCAK

WHEN DIVORCE IS NOT AN OPTION God has put you and your spouse together for a reason — and it’s not to argue. You are bonded together to cultivate in each other those virtues that lead to sanctification. That’s why this book isn’t just about saving your marriage — it’s about transforming it into a joyful, loving relationship. $19.95, Paperback, 336 pages, Item # 1884

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A MOTHER’S RULE OF LIFE A Mother’s Rule of Life is a pattern for living that combines the spiritual wisdom of the monastery with the practical wisdom of motherhood. With the help of your own Rule, you can get control of your own household, grow closer to God, come to love your husband more, and raise good Christian children. $18.95, Paperback, 224 pages, Item # 415

DR. GREG & LISA POPCAK

DISCOVERING GOD TOGETHER

The Catholic Guide to Raising Faithful Kids Here you’ll learn how you can transform your family into a joyful place where each member experiences life as a gift from God. From tapping into the rich beauty of Catholic traditions to mustering the motivation needed to deepen your spiritual life, you’ll discover the practical, positive, and tangible difference our faith can make in your family life. $18.95, Paperback, 192 pages, Item # 2461 ALICE VON HILDEBRAND

BY LOVE REFINED This remarkable book shows couples how to transform stumbling blocks in their marriage into stepping stones of love. It reveals the importance of high ideals and offers practical tips to help couples live up to those ideals daily. $14.95, Paperback, 216 pages, Item # 514

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