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Servant of God Michelle Duppong (1984–2015) lived ordinary days with extraordinary love — and God used her short life to set hearts ablaze. After her death, letters poured in describing the many graces obtained through her intercession — most often a deep peace and trust in God’s will. Her growing reputation for holiness led Bishop David Kagan to open her cause for canonization.

The early centuries of Christianity produced remarkable thinkers who devoted their lives to understanding and explaining the Christian faith. Among the most brilliant of them was Origen of Alexandria. A teacher, theologian, and tireless student of Scripture, Origen became one of the most influential Christian intellectuals of the early church. Living in a time when Christianity was still developing its theology and often facing persecution, he dedicated his life to studying the Bible and helping others understand its meaning. This book explores: • The historical context of Christianity in...

The Diary is an amazing narrative that chronicles the experiences of a simple, uneducated Polish nun who received a special call shortly before the outbreak of World War II. Our Lord appeared to her and instructed her to spread the message of his Divine Mercy to all, especially in our current age, which is full of so much distress and worldliness. The message of the Divine Mercy is that God loves us all of us. And He wants us to recognize that his mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon him with trust, receive his mercy, and let it flow through us to others.

In the middle of the twentieth century, four American Catholics, working independently of one another, came to believe that the best way to explore the quandaries of religious faith was in writing. The four writers were Thomas Merton, Dorothy Day, Flannery O'Connor, and Walker Percy.

The history of Christianity is filled with men and women whose faith changed the course of history. Among them stands Polycarp of Smyrna, one of the most important leaders of the early church. A disciple of the apostle John and bishop of the church in Smyrna, Polycarp lived in a time when following Christ could cost you your life. In a world dominated by the Roman Empire and its gods, Christians faced pressure, persecution, and often death. This book explores: • The historical context of Christianity in the Roman Empire • Polycarp’s connection to the apostles • The persecutions ...

Unlock a World of Faith and Adventure! Are you looking for a way to share the timeless wisdom and thrilling tales of the Bible with the children in your life, but worry it might be too complicated or dull? Imagine a book that brings these ancient stories to life with such vividness and clarity that your child will be begging to hear "just one more!" Introducing "50 Bible Stories for Children: A Journey of Faith and Fun" – the perfect companion for young explorers eager to discover the foundational narratives of the Bible. Crafted with language a fifth grader can easily understand, this ...

He Leadeth Me is a deeply personal story of one man’s spiritual odyssey and the unflagging faith which enabled him to survive the ordeal that wrenched his body and spirit to near collapse. Captured by a Russian army during World War II and convicted of being a “Vatican spy,” Jesuit Father...

In this powerful memoir, Grégoire Ahongbonon recounts his remarkable journey from garage owner to tireless advocate for the mentally ill in West Africa, where superstition and fear often condemn the vulnerable to chains and abandonment. Transformed by personal trials and a profound encounter with God’s mercy, he dedicates his life to rescuing those cast aside, providing shelter, medical care, and human dignity amid poverty and cultural resistance. Moving through war zones and hardship with steadfast faith, his story reveals both the suffering endured and the hope restored.

Discover the spiritual masterpiece that has shaped countless saints. Featuring quotes from Popes St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV. In The Secret of the Rosary, St. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort reveals the profound power, beauty, and heavenly graces contained in one of the Church’s most beloved devotions. Written with the fiery love of a missionary priest and the tenderness of a son devoted to Our Lady, this classic work invites every soul to rediscover the Rosary as a path to holiness, protection, and peace. Structured as fifty short chapters called “Roses,” ...

The Power of the Rosary by Gabriel Castillo, is more than a book: It is a theological bombshell, a detonator for spiritual renewal, and a lifeline for modern Catholics who feel lost in the storm. At once mystical, scholarly, and deeply personal, this work deserves to be placed alongside the classics of Marian devotion. It is The Secret of the Rosary for a new generation—expanded, clarified, and intensified.

This powerful introduction to the life and spirituality of Blessed Conchita reveals the extraordinary union she shared with Christ as a wife, mother of nine, and mystic. While living a hidden domestic life, she received profound insights on prayer, suffering, the Eucharist, and the priesthood, and her writings offer a pathway to deep conversion. Through her example and the teachings she received from Jesus, you will learn how to grow in intimacy with God, persevere through spiritual trials, and embrace your mission with heroic love.

Tasked with choosing a pontiff to replace a previous incumbent (Paul IV) whose reign was marked by repression and brutality, and faced with the growing challenge of the Protestant Reformation, the conclave faced a critically important decision for the future of the Roman Catholic Church and was faction-ridden even by the standards of such polarised gatherings. France and Spain, both looking to extend their power in Italy and beyond, had very different ideas of who the new pope should be, as did the Italian cardinals.

A deeply personal biography of Pope Leo XIV, featuring his first-ever public interview as pope, from Elise Ann Allen, journalist and Rome correspondent for Crux. “An extraordinary achievement . . . a masterful and amazingly intimate portrait of our new pope.”—Austen Ivereigh, biographer of...

Christian Bedtime Stories for Adults is your new go-to companion for peaceful, soul-soothing bedtime moments. In today’s busy world, it’s easy to feel restless or disconnected from God, especially as we try to wind down after a long day. That’s where this book comes in. It’s here to help you reconnect with your faith, find comfort in God's promises, and settle your heart before sleep.

The Story of a Soul conveys St. Therese of Lisieux's "Little Way" of spiritual childhood - her "elevator" to Heaven, as she called it. This method was approved by Pope Pius XI as a way for all to grow in holiness through unfailing confidence and childlike delight in God's merciful love. Again and again in this audiobook, St. Therese shows us how her "Little Way" of love and trust comes straight from Sacred Scripture.

A comprehensive guide to help women discern Religious Life with clarity, confidence, and joy. Foreword by Cardinal Dolan.

In recent years, Christians everywhere are rediscovering the Jewish roots of their faith. Every year at Easter time, many believers now celebrate Passover meals (known as Seders) seeking to understand exactly what happened at Jesus' final Passover, the night before he was crucified. Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist shines fresh light on the Last Supper by looking at it through Jewish eyes.

This audiobook tells the surprisingly exciting tale of Justin of Neapolis, known today as St. Justin Martyr and his encounters with the vigorous early heresies that threatened to paralyze the young Church just as she was struggling to her feet. Scripture Wars is an inspiring, true-life testimony to our Father's providence, a tale that has the power to strengthen the faith of Catholics even today, 18 centuries later.

This work brings together three prayer practices for each day of the year to enhance contemplative living. First, a brief 'active prayer'; second, spiritual reading; and, third, Lectio Divina. The brief introductory prayer sentences are from various sources - the Bible and traditional prayers of the church or of well-known spiritual writers. The spiritual readings come from 11 of Father Keatings' books and one audiotape, with a month's worth of readings derived from each work. Each day's entry concludes with a brief selection from the Bible, or Lectio Divina.

Anthony the Great walked away from wealth, comfort, and recognition to pursue God in the desert. He wrote no great works and held no position of power—yet his life shaped the course of Christian history. This book explores the life of a man who took the words of Jesus seriously. From a wealthy young man to a solitary ascetic, Anthony’s journey reveals that true influence is not found in visibility, but in a life fully surrendered to God. A compelling and thought-provoking look at one of the most radical figures of early Christianity.