Apologetics and Catechism

1. the Baltimore Catechism (C),
2. the Latin Mass (M),
3. History and the Liturgical Calendar (H).
4. The other contains Popes, Patron Saints and Other Pious People (P);
5. Ritual, Symbol, and Doctrine (R);
6. and Et Cetera (E). 

Wonder Stories of God's People
by Rev. P. Henry Matimore

This second volume in the Madonna Series, intended for the fourth grade, follows on from the Bible stories found in its predecessor, A Child’s Garden of Religion Stories.  Where that volume focused on the early portions of the Old Testament, including the stories of Creation, of Abraham and of the Exodus, this one begins with Jacob and his son Joseph, then jumps ahead to the stories of Samson and David, Job, Daniel and Esther.  Likewise, where the first volume presented the birth and early life of Christ, here we find the stories of His Miracles as well as His Passion and Death.  Finally we end with several stories of the Saints, from St. Ignatius of Antioch to St. Bernadette and Our Lady of Lourdes.

This book has been printed in full colour with a hardcover binding because of its beautiful illustrations!

Hardcover, size 5.83" x 8.27", 368 pages

Fatima, relics, miracles and more: about these and scores of other claims of the Catholic Faith, most people are simply wrong . . . including many Catholics!

They're mistaken about what the Church really requires believers to accept, and unclear about just what She's left to the discretion of the faithful.

To overcome these errors, which can breed doubts and confusion in Catholics and non-Catholics alike, the late Father Hughes here provides clear, succinct, detailed answers regarding what Catholics are bound to believe and practice, and what they're free to dismiss.

Without diluting or minimizing the obligations of Catholics, Fr. Hughes eliminates many obstacles to the conversion of Protestants who find troubling or even objectionable one or more non-essential beliefs or practices of the Church.

From these eye-opening pages, you'll learn:

• The real reason Catholics accept the doctrines of the Church: it's simpler than you may think
• The very minimum every Catholic must believe and do: do you know where the line is drawn?
• The worship and services that all Catholics must render to God (can you name them?) and the ones they are free to practice or not
• How inquirers (and believers, as well) can assent to the Catholic faith without knowing each and every one of her teachings
• Why the Church will not, and in fact cannot ever ask the faithful to assent to a proven truth of reason
• Which miracles all Catholics are required to accept and the ones they can legitimately doubt (plus, an easy way to tell the difference)
• How revelation gives birth to and limits the reach of the Church's doctrinal authority
• That, contrary to popular belief, the Church since apostolic times has never taught a new doctrine
• Where the Church has authority over the conclusions of science (and where She has none)
• The religious obedience is due even to some non-infallible declarations of the Church
• What, precisely, Catholics are required to accept in Church pronouncements about apparitions, relics, scapulars, shrines, holy images, and other popular devotions, and what they need not believe

These brisk, refreshing pages sweep away countless errors and confusions about the Catholic faith, showing Catholics and non-Catholics that it is far more reasonable and inviting than its critics claim: indeed, the only faith fully the respects the conscience and intelligence of creatures while conveying the full truth to them about the love of God and their obligations to Him.

Paperback, 128 pages

An Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine, also known as Baltimore Catechism No. 4, provides teachers, parents and adults wanting to know more about the Faith with a complete overview of essential Catholic belief.

Since the Baltimore Catechism was first launched in 1885, it has proved an incomparable tool for passing on the faith to the next generation. The revival of this Catechism reflects the growing realisation among Catholics, that to accept, practice and defend the holy faith, we must first understand and learn its truths. Clearly and concisely explaining what Catholics believe, the Baltimore Catechism remains a classic and authoritative reference work for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

The question and answer format stimulates successful growth in knowledge of Christ and His Church, dealing with important questions of faith and morals in a clear yet concise manner. There are 421 questions with detailed responses that are often over a page in length.

Teachers and parents will also find this traditional catechism invaluable when instructing children in the fundamental truths of Catholicism whether it is used on its own conjunction with the other books in the Baltimore Catechism series. This manual will serve both educators and families for a life time.

376 pp hardcover

Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma has been considered as the definitive single­ volume summary of Catholic dogmatic theology ever since its original publication in German in 1952. This great work by Ludwig Ott presents a comprehensive yet concise outline of the entire system of Catholic doctrine, laying out its sources in Scripture and Tradition as taught by the Magisterium of the Church. The level of authority behind each doctrinal point is indicated and there are frequent references to the teachings of Fathers, Doctors and numerous Saints of the Church.

This definitive work of dogmatics is presented in a language that is both academically rigorous and accessible to laymen. Whilst written for study purposes it is suitable to anyone who wants to go beyond the basics in understanding the faith.

The new edition of the Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma by Baronius Press is based on the original translation by Dr. Patrick Lynch. It has been fully revised and updated and brings the language into greater harmony with current usage.

Ludwig Ott was born in Neumarkt-St. Helena, Germany in 1906. He was ordained a priest in 1930 and received his doctorate in 1936 after studying under Martin Grabmann, one of the 20th century’s greatest authorities on medieval scholasticism. That same year he became a professor of dogmatics in the Catholic University of Eichstätt, rising to full professor in 1941. From 1960 to 1962 he served as the university’s rector. His studies in the field of dogmatics and the history of scholasticism made him eminently qualified to write the Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma. He also wrote works on the history of medieval spirituality and theology and on the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Ludwig Ott died in Eichstätt in 1985.

• The 9 Beatitudes
• The 12 Apostles
• The 7 Virtues
• The 7 Sacraments
• The 4 Last Things
• The 7 Capital Sins
• The 10 Commandments
• The 4 Marks of the Church
• The 14 Stations of the Cross
• The 5 Precepts of the Church
• The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit
• The 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit
• The 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy
• The 20 Mysteries of the Rosary
• The 7 Corporal Works of Mercy
• The 10 Holy Days of Obligation
• The 6 Sins Against the Holy Spirit
• The 5 Proofs for the Existence of God
• The 27 Books of the New Testament
• The 46 Books of the Old Testament

Catechism of the Council of Trent (hardcover)

"That golden book known as the Catechism of the Council of Trent, or Roman Catechism … Noted both for the abundance and accuracy of its teaching and for elegance of style, this catechism is a precious summary of the whole of theology, dogmatic and moral." – Leo XIII, Encyclical Depuis Le Jour. 

The Council of Trent was called to counter the Protestant Reformation by unambiguously affirming the distinctive truths of the Catholic faith. To disseminate these truths, the Council of Trent commanded a Catechism to be written. Composed under the supervision of St. Charles Borromeo and promulgated by St. Pope St. Pius V, its value as an authoritative exposition of the Catholic faith has only increased through the centuries. 

While originally intended for priests to use alongside the Sacred Scriptures in defending the faith, its straightforward and logical explanation of Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings makes it a useful reference and guide for the laity more than 400 years after it was first published. Today, it continues to enlighten souls who seek to discern between true and false teachings.

This edition is the definitive translation of the Catechism of the Council of Trent from the original Latin. The book is divided into four parts which explain, respectively, the Articles of Faith, the Seven Sacraments, the Ten Commandments and the Lord’s Prayer. There are also appendices on the Immaculate Conception, Papal Infallibility, Christian Marriage and on Frequent and Daily Communion.

Windsor Tan Leather, Hardcover, size 8.5" x 5.5", 608 pages

How to Think Like Aquinas
The Sure Way to Perfect Your Mental Powers
by Kevin Vost

About St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope John XXII said, “A man can derive more profit in a year from his books than from pondering all his life the teaching of others.”

And Pope Pius XI added: “We now say to all who are desirous of the truth:
‘Go to St. Thomas.’ ”

But when we do go to Thomas – when we open his massive Summa Theologica or another of his works – we’re quickly overwhelmed, even lost.

If we find him hard to read, how can we even begin to “think like Aquinas?”

Now comes Kevin Vost — the best-selling author of The One-Minute Aquinas — armed with a recently rediscovered letter St. Thomas himself wrote – a brief letter to young novice monk giving practical, sage advice about how to study, how to think, and even how to live.

In this letter written almost 800 years ago, St. Thomas reveals his unique powers of intellect and will, and explains how anyone can fathom and explain even the loftiest truths.

Vost and St. Thomas will teach you how to dissect logical fallacies, heresies, and half-truths that continue to pollute our world with muddy thinking. Best of all, you’ll find a fully-illustrated set of exercises to improve your intellectual powers of memory, understanding, logical reasoning, shrewdness, foresight, circumspection, and practical wisdom.

You’ll also learn:

• The four steps to training your memory.
• How to know your mental powers – and their limits.
• Why critical thinking alone is insufficient for reaching the truth.
• Twenty common fallacies – and how to spot them.
• The key to effectively reading any book.
• How to set your intellect free by avoiding worldly entanglements.
• How to commit key truths to memory.

Pius XI called St. Thomas Aquinas the “model” for those who want to “pursue their studies to the best advantage and with the greatest profit to themselves.” Leo XIII urged us all to “follow the example of St. Thomas.” Over the centuries, dozens of other popes have praised him.

Surely it is time to listen to these good men, time to “go to Thomas,” to learn to think like him, and, yes, even to live like him.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 256 pages