Angelus Press
From Assumption to Advent
Daily Readings and Meditations to Pray Alone or as a Family
by Fr. Patrick Troadec
This volume is the last in the best-selling daily liturgical reader and meditation series. The meditations and reflections in this book cover different aspects of the Christian life, addressing our duties toward God, toward our neighbor, and toward ourselves. Every season presents an opportunity to renew our fervor with good, practical resolutions. With this goal in view, a certain number of meditations focus on the life we are leading and the meaning of the trials we endure. Still others bring us before the questions surrounding the close of our lives and the Last Four Things (Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell). Finally, other meditations remind us that we are children of God and help us live daily in the company of God and His angels and saints.
Each of the daily meditations covered in this book includes a:
Meditation: A particular truth of the Faith and how it applies to us.
Prayer: Two short daily prayers for the reader to choose from.
Thoughts: Daily recollections that illustrate a profound point.
Resolutions: Three simple and practical resolutions.
“If we foster our Christian life every day by a few words of love, little by little we will enter a continual heart to heart conversation with Jesus Christ. I remember all of my readers in my priestly prayers, especially during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.” — Fr. Patrick Troadec
The series includes:
From Advent to Epiphany
From Epiphany to Lent
Toward Easter
Eastertide Day by Day
From Trinity Sunday to the Assumption
From the Assumption to Advent
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 294 pages
The Young Catholic's Daily Missal is designed to open up the spiritual treasures of the Mass for young Catholics from the time of their First Communion up through their early teen years.
This missal conforms to the rubrics and norms of the 1962 Missale Romanum and includes the full Ordinary of the Mass; the Masses of the Sundays and Holydays in English with paraphrases of the Propers. For all the other days of the year there are explanations, printed in smaller type, of the Introit, Epistle and Gospel. These, along with the Common of Saints in bigger type, make this missal ideal for daily use.
This missal contains:
- Morning and Evening prayers;
- Instructions on the meaning of the Mass;
- and an array of traditional devotions.
An indispensable guide to prepare and teach young Catholic's to use the full Daily Missal. Illustrated throughout.
Gold foil-stamped flexible, imitation leather cover, Sewn binding, Rounded corners, Two ribbons, size 5.75" x 3.5", 708 pages
by Fr Francis Xavier Lasance
A Guide for the young Catholic man.
In this book by Fr. Lasance, he provides counsels, reflections and prayers for young Catholic men. This is a good source for young men on a variety of subjects, including: how to conquer sin and the occasions of sin; virtues needed to fight in the battle for salvation; choosing one's state in life; and guidance to various devotions for Mass, Confession and Holy Communion.
ANGELUS PRESS has completely re-typeset this Catholic classic from 1905. This edition is printed on beautiful cream paper and encased in a gold-embossed hardback cover with a black ribbon.
Hardcover, 760 pages
12 Heart to Heart Talks of a Father to His Son
by Anonymous
Twelve heart-to-heart talks to be given by Dad to his boys and young men about the mysterious processes of reproducing life. Presents timeless supernatural attitude in accord with Catholic principles. No crude language. Graduated structure in three parts: ages 9-13; 14-16; 16-19. Suggestions for preserving purity.
Booklet, size 7" x 4.5", 75 pages
by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre
by Fr. Manousos
Originally published by the Catechetical Guild in 1954 (Imprimatur Francis Cardinal Spellman), this is a "comic" book unlike any other. Know Your Mass is a detailed, fully illustrated, step by step explanation of the Traditional Latin Mass now reprinted for the first time in full color!
The book presents the theology of the Mass in a manner easily understood by children and yet is incredibly interesting and informative for adults as well. This should come as no surprise to those who have read The Seven Sacraments, another Angelus Press reprint by Fr. Manousos, who has the amazing ability to take solid theology and present it to children...without dumbing it down. He was truly a gifted writer.
This makes Know Your Mass an excellent catechetical tool for all ages. All parts of the Holy Sacrifice are covered, from the preparation for Mass, the altar, sacred vessels and vestments, liturgical actions, the sanctuary, and some liturgical history as well, including helpful suggestions for children to get the most or should we say GIVE the most at Mass. Ideal, NO, PERFECT, as a First Holy Communion gift. Great for converts as well.
Anyone who delves into this book cannot come away ignorant of the true significance of the liturgical representation of Our Lord's Sacrifice on Calvary that is the Holy Mass. Highly recommended.
Paperback, size 10" x 7", 96 pages
Holy Thursday - Good Friday - Easter Vigil
The restored Liturgy of Holy Week According to the Traditional Roman Rite
This book is very helpful if you do not have a 1958 or later missal containing the revised rite of Holy Week of Pope Pius XII. Surprisingly, many people who do have the revised Holy Week in their missal, still like to use the Sacred Triduum Missal because the type is fairly large and the entire rite is laid out so that you do not have to flip back and forth.
MULTIPLE CEREMONIES IN ONE BOOK The Sacred Triduum Missal contains the entire ceremonies for Holy Thursday evening, Good Friday's Solemn Liturgy and the Paschal Vigil on Holy Saturday; with parallel Latin and English texts and rubrics in red.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 190 pages
by Fr Francis Xavier Lasance
“The peace of Christ is the Kingdom of Christ! This is the watchword of the Vicar of Christ. Rulers and people alike must render obedience to the Kingship of Christ if peace and happiness are to prevail on earth.” - Fr. Francis Xavier Lasance
In a time of rampant societal discord and moral decline, Christ's earthly kingship is needed more than ever.
Christ must be recognized both privately in our hearts and homes, and publicly in our nations and their institutions. This little collection of devotions to Christ the King is a spiritually beneficial tool to foster the respect and homage that we, in justice, owe as a society to our Savior, Creator, and King.
Booklet, size 6" x 4", pages
Acts of the 17th Theological Congress of Courrier de Rome
by Various Priests
The Crisis of Doctrine and Papal Supremacy in the Modern Church
Today’s current situation in the Church shows the same modernist goal seen in liturgical changes like the New Mass: it undermines the very purposes it claims to support. To further this point, bishops worldwide increasingly question papal authority and doctrine, working consciously or unconsciously to subvert both.
Before the recent push for Synodality, the principal challenge to papal primacy came through Collegiality, which is an attempt to democratize ecclesiastical authority. This has now evolved into something more radical: the democratization of doctrine itself.
Synodality is a democratic revolution that transforms the Catholic Church’s hierarchical structure into Protestant-style roundtable governance that undermines papal primacy while forcing doctrinal adaptation to modern political sensibilities.
This book brilliantly dissects synodality’s errors through step-by-step explanations of where it went wrong and how. It is a crucial aid to navigating the murky waters of the Synodal Way and understanding why Catholic doctrine — and the papal primacy protecting it — cannot be changed. This volume is a must-read work for all, especially those wanting to understand the current religious conflicts that beset Holy Mother Church.
Paperback, size 9.25" x 6.1", 150 pages
by Matthew R. Plese
This book explains fasting and how it has changed over the centuries in one of the most complete compilations yet written. Unfortunately, most summaries of fasting are either inaccurate or incomplete. However, rather than being a mere academic exercise, the purpose of studying the history of fasting is ultimately to help us rediscover these more ancient practices in an attempt to better observe Our Lord and Our Blessed Mother’s call for penance and reparation for sins.
As Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once remarked, “It is a long-established principle of the Church never to completely drop from her public worship any ceremony, object or prayer which once occupied a place in that worship.” The same may be said for matters concerning either Holy Days of Obligation or fast days. What our forefathers held sacred should remain sacred to us in an effort to preserve our catholicity not only with ourselves but with our ancestors who see God now in Heaven.
The 2nd edition features the following topics which were not covered (or covered only briefly) in the first edition, including detailed explanations of how fasting changed in other countries besides America, including Spain and the Philippines, a detailed explanation of who was exempt from fasting and/or abstinence and how those changes were documented and taught in various catechisms over the centuries. Mr. Plese also cover Easter Week food traditions, highlighting their connection with the Lenten fast, Armenian fasting and abstinence rigors, Maronite fasting guidelines, the heroic example of St. John of the Cross and the Primitive Rule of Pope Innocent IV vs. the mitigated rule approved by Pope Eugenius IV, how the time of the meal on fasting days differed (e.g., sunset for Ember Days but 3 PM for the weekly devotional fasts), and so much more.
Even priests have said that 95% of the book's content is new and was not taught to them!
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 197 pages
Patron of the Universal Church
by Fr. Louis Lallemant, SJ
Saint Joseph is patron of the Universal Church. He therefore has a special interest in the needs of all. In Nazareth, the Son of God was subject to him as His foster father. In heaven St. Joseph’s prayers and requests are regarded by Christ as “commands.”
This form of novena was originally devised by the celebrated Fr. Louis Lallemant, S.J. (1587-1633). It has proved particularly effective in obtaining favors through the intercession of St. Joseph. This saintly priest and great master of the spiritual life, to whom St. Joseph never refused anything he asked, ensures those that make this novena that they will obtain everything they ask through the intercession of this great saint if, in turn, they will show him special honor and spread devotion to him among others.
Booklet, size 6.2" x 3.75, 54 pages
Television
The Soul at Risk
by Isabelle Dore
There are few technological inventions that have had such universal impact in the past century. But what should we think about this phenomenon, especially from a Catholic perspective? A brief study such as this helps demonstrate that, indeed, it is something which puts "the soul at risk." Sooner or later, we all have to make choices: Television in the home or not? Moderate use or not? Grudging toleration or opposition with all one's might? The best thing to do in making a choice is to consider all the aspects of television and audio-visual media in general. Movies, videos, and DVDs are in various ways both alike and different from TV.
How does television affect the intellect's capacity to apprehend what is true? How does television affect the will's capacity to love what is good? These questions and more are answered inside.
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 80 pages
by Angelus Press
A Missal created for those who need larger type!
For the first time, Angelus Press presents a Large Print 1962 Latin-English Daily Missal for the laity. This is still the most complete missal ever produced in the English language just larger. We have included everything in a missal that is affordable while being of the highest durability. The Roman Catholic Daily Missal will become your lifelong liturgical companion—at church, at home, and on the road. Supplies are limited in this first print run to confirm interest.
Features:
- Clear and crisp type
- According to the 1962 juxta typica edition of the Missale Romanum
- All liturgical texts in Latin and English (both Propers and Ordinary)
- All readings in English (Douay-Rheims) and Latin
- All music in Gregorian notation
- Ordinary with rubrics in red
- Gilt edges
- 5 liturgically-colored ribbons
- Smyth sewn, rounded back binding with durable, gold-embossed flexible cover
- Rounded corners on pages and cover
- Reinforced 80 lb. resin-impregnated endsheets for extreme durability (which will not tear like printed paper endsheets)
- Fully and thoroughly indexed
- Printed using the finest natural Bible paper
Why is this the most complete Missal ever?
- All the Masses of the Liturgical Year according to the Roman calendar of 1962 Temporal and Sanctoral Cycles and accompanying rites (Blessing of Ashes, Blessing of Palms, Chrism Mass, and the Blessing of Holy Oils, etc.)
- Complete Holy Week Liturgy of 1962
- Supplements containing the additional Masses for the United States and Canada
- Feasts of particular Religious Congregations' Liturgical Calendars
- Table of Movable Feasts updated until 2050 AD
- Masses for the Dead (including infants), Complete Burial Service, and Prayers for the Dead
- Marriage Service
- Special Commemorations
- 39 Votive Mass Collects
- 17 Votive Masses, Common Masses of the Saints and the Blessed Virgin
- Conclusions of Collects
- Rite of Baptism
- The Churching of Women
- Rite of Confirmation
- Rite of Extreme Unction
- Various Blessings
- Vespers for Sundays and Feasts
- Compline for Sundays
- Office of Tenebrae
- The Itinerary or Office Before a Journey
- Various Devotions and Prayers including favorite Litanies, the Way of the Cross, Prayers of the Rosary, etc.
- Morning and Evening Prayers
- Devotions for Confession
- Litany of the Saints
- Devotions for Communion
- Anthems to the Blessed Virgin
- Hymns in honor of Our Lord and Our Lady
- An explanation of The Liturgy or Public Worship of the Catholic and Roman Church
- A Summary of Christian Doctrine
- Kyriale with Tones for the Most Common sets of Masses (I Lux et Origo, II Kyrie Fons Bonitatis, IV Cunctipotens Genitor Deus, VIII De Angelis, IX Cum Jubilo, XI Orbis Factor, XVII Sundays of Advent & Lent, and XVIII Deus Genitor Alme)
- Tones for Asperges and Vidi Aquam
- Tones for three of the most common Credos: I, III, and IV
- Te Deum and much, much more!
Smythe Sewn, rounded back binding with durable, flexible cover wtih Gilt edges, size 8.875" x 6.125", 1,980 pages
by Fr Alfonso de Castro, O.F.M.
An important manual of Catholic discipline. Available for the first time in English, On the Just Punishment of Heretics is an important manual of Catholic doctrine and discipline. Author Alfonso de Castro’s scholarly contribution establishes the principles and historical precedent for identifying, distinguishing, and addressing heretics and heresy. This work is an essential tool for those wishing to defend the Faith from compromise and falsity. It is as applicable today as it was indispensable for the Catholics of the 16th century.
Book I
The first book discusses heretics, who they are, and how they ought to be admonished correctly so that they might first acknowledge their error and then return to the path of truth.
Book II
The second book focuses on those heretics who adhere to their heresies even after admonishment from Holy Mother Church. It also discusses the appropriate punishments due to such persons.
Book III
The third book shows ways to prevent heresies, including the duty of prelates and civil leaders to use their respective powers to prevent the spread of heresy. Those who ignore this duty impose upon themselves the ignominy of laxity and slothfulness.
As modern heresies and heretics continue to multiply, it is necessary to own reliable manuals that summarize, explain, and refute as many historical heresies and heretics as possible so that we might recognize and avoid their descendants in the future.
Hardbound, size 9.25" x 6.5, 1077 pages
A Child’s Introduction to Scripture
by Rev. Thomas C. Gaffney, PhD., D.D.
The Bible in Pictures is a gorgeous cloth-bound, silver-foiled, large format pictorial reader for young children. It works perfectly as a book for children to read by themselves or with an adult or just to flip through and enjoy the images.
Truly an heirloom book that will be passed down and treasured for years to come.
Contains the major stories of the Bible summarized with pictures inserted in each sentence to engage the child’s imagination, assist with their reading skills, and cultivate a love of the Bible from an early age. In these modern times it is more important than ever to provide wholesome forms of entertainment for our children. This Bible in Pictures does just that! A gift that is sure to delight!
Hardcover with ribbon, size 12.25" x 9.5", 266 pages
by Priests of St. Mary's College and Academy
This short tutorial provides an introduction to the ethical use of technology and discusses the most common social media and online risks, with a special focus on the youth. Additionally, this booklet provides practical recommendations and tools for the conscientious use of technology.
This indispensable book will be advantageous to any Catholic who interacts with the internet realm, whether it via a smartphone or computer.
Parents contemplating giving their children access to any Internet-enabled device will find valuable insight by consulting the guidelines provided here.
Booklet, size 6" x 4", 36 pages
by Fr. Alain Delagneau
You are a central part of God’s plan to convert the world and this book will help you realize how crucial the Catholic Faith is for your future.
To accomplish your mission as faithful Catholics and to have a rich, fruitful, and worthwhile life, here and in eternity, you must prepare your soul. You need to thoroughly understand the goal you wish to attain, and consider the difficulties you will encounter, both mentally and physically, and accept them. The world will tell you that comfort is the highest goal and that only fools deny themselves. This is the battle between those who wish to live according to eternity versus those who live simply for today.
Your future will be exhilarating because it is your mission to rebuild a Christian society. The generations before you fought to preserve the Faith and Catholic Tradition and to pass them on to you. Now it falls to you to continue this noble fight and to spread the reign of Our Lord around you. What could be more inspiring than working for the greatest good there is: the good of souls and societies?
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 64 pages
by Rev. Fr. De Lehen, S.J.
“We place this book in the hands of St. Joseph, begging him to commend it to the patronage of Mary, Mother of God. May the comfortress of the afflicted obtain peace of heart for all who read these lines!”—Rev. Fr. De Lehen, S.J., Author of The Way of Interior Peace
Friendship and Chastity for young adults and older teens
by Fr Gerald Kelly, S.J., A.M., S.T.D.
“I read this booklet carefully and found it to be excellent. It is very complete and is both solid in its principles and balanced in its application. St. John Bosco called purity ‘the most beautiful of all virtues.’ We might go further and call it a key to the restoration of Christendom. For from pure women will come true and noble-minded men, and only from such men—pure by definition—will come the restoration of all things in Christ.” —Fr. Gerard Beck, SSPX
Topics:
True Friendship • General Sex Attraction • Personal Sex Attraction • Physical Sex Attraction • Choice of a Marriage Partner • “Falling Out of Love” • The Divine Plan of Reproduction • The Meaning of Chastity • God’s Law of Chastity • Practical Moral Principles • Some Practical Applications • The Beauty of Chastity • Celibacy
“This little book, read prayerfully, by older teens and young adults. will be both an encouragement and a tremendous help to purity. In a world that has lost its moral compass to the point that even decent young men and women can easily lose their way, the author gives a clear and balanced explanation of what it means to be pure. The principles on which he bases his treatise are rock solid, the examples enlightening, and the application to real life truly helpful without falling into the trap of being preachy or out of date. The chapter on the divine plan of reproduction is explicit but in an appropriate way.” —Fr. Gerard Beck, SSPX
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 92 pages
From Advent to Epiphany
Daily Readings and Meditations to Pray Alone or as a Family
by Fr Patrick Troadec
Christmas is the season of joy and peace with a charm all its own. Yet, If we are to receive everything that the Christ Child comes to give, a spiritual preparation is necessary.
This book offers you a daily liturgical meditation from the beginning of Advent to the Baptism of Jesus, richly supplemented with prayers, thoughts and resolutions.
The first days of Advent call to mind the return of Christ at the end of time and the long period of waiting that led up to His first coming at Christmas. The strong words of St. John the Baptist and the eloquent silence of Mary will help us open our hearts to the Infant of Bethlehem, who desires to be born anew each year in our souls. After the Nativity, the reader's glance is directed toward the manger and the Holy Family where the shepherds and the Magi invite the soul to adoration.
The reader is then led through the richness of the feasts from Advent to the Epiphany, inviting him to live each day with Jesus and for Jesus.
Each of the daily meditations covered in this book includes a:
Quote: Taken from Scripture, the Mass, or the Spiritual Fathers.
Meditation: A particular truth of the Faith and how it applies to us.
Prayer: Two short daily prayers for the reader to choose from.
Thoughts: Daily recollections that illustrate a profound point
Resolution: Three simple and practical resolutions.
Anyone looking to draw closer to God through the liturgy of His Church while developing the habit of daily spiritual reading and meditation needs to read this series! It continues to be a wonderful and trusted aid for Catholics of any age or walk of life. A profoundly Catholic and truly practical guide to daily growth in holiness.
The series includes:
From Advent to Epiphany
From Epiphany to Lent
Toward Easter
Eastertide Day by Day
From Trinity Sunday to the Assumption
From the Assumption to Advent
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 160 pages