Apologetics and Catechism

Life of Christ
by Fr Manousos

Originally published by the Catechetical Guild in 1955 (Imprimatur Francis Cardinal Spellman), this is the "comic" book companion to Know Your Mass. Both illustrated by Addison Burbank in full color.

The book presents the life of Our Lord from the Annunciation to His Ascension in a manner easily understood by children. Adults will find the seamless integration of the Gospels informative as well.

An ideal companion to Know Your Mass, which presents the unbloody Sacrifice of the Mass...here, children learn to know and love He Who is the Sacrifice. Even students who excel in religion class often do not KNOW Our Lord...they don't yet understand Scripture, the Gospels do not read like the stories they are used to. The Life of Christ introduces them to their Savior in a way they can understand and love.

Great for religion classes and makes an excellent gift for the Feast of St. Nicholas, Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, First Holy Communion, name days, birthdays, etc. Highly recommended.

96pp, softcover, 393 full color illustrations

'This book is a collection of pamphlets written by St. Francis de Sales as a young priest (27 to 29) struggling to reach people who would not listen to him: the 72,000 Calvinists of the French Chablais region, who had lost the Faith 60 years previous. The task looked hopeless yet in four years 72,000 had returned to the Catholic Faith. Here are some of the most cogent arguments against Protestantism ever penned, presenting a defense of the Faith that has never been equaled. 376pp'

Against All Heresies
by Fr Alfonso de Castro, O.F.M.

Against All Heresies is an extremely valuable Catholic resource that summarizes the body of heretical thought leading up to the 1600’s and refutes it in alphabetical order with a categorical index. It was used by St. Robert Bellarmine in his writings and was printed over twenty times between 1534 and 1568.

This is a timeless defense of the Catholic faith. Heresies surrounding these topics are explained and refuted:
• Absolution, Adultery, Angels, Apostles,
• Baptism, Beatitudes, Blessings Burials,
• Christ, Church, Circumcision, Cross
• Devil, Earth, Eucharist, Excommunication, Exorcism,
• Faith, Fasting, Fate, Fear of God, Future Contingent
• God, Gospel, Grace, Hell, Hope, Idolatry, Indulgences,
• Judas, Judgment, Just Men, Killing, Kingdom of God
• Language, Law, Liberty, Lies, Marriage, Martyrdom, Melchisedech
• Mendicancy, Merit, Miracles, Monastic Life, Oaths
• Obedience, Penance, Pope, Poverty Power, Prayer, Preaching
• Predestination, Priesthood, Purgatory, Relics, Resurrection, Sacraments
• Sacred Scripture, Saints, Shame, Silence, Simony, Sin,
• Temptation, Tithes, Tyrants, Usury, Virginity, Virgin Mary, Vows, War and more.


As the heresies of the modern day multiply and grow it is necessary to owna manual that summarizes, explains and refutes as many historical heresiesas possible so that we might recognize and avoid them and their hereticaldescendants in the future.

Hardcover, size 9.25" x 6.5", 1130 pages

The Sacraments
by Fr. Manousos

Originally published by the Catechetical Guild in 1955 (Imprimatur Francis Cardinal Spellman), this is a "comic" book unlike any other. The Sacraments is a detailed, fully illustrated, step by step explanation of all seven sacraments.

The book presents the theology of the sacraments 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.

This makes The Sacraments an excellent catechetical tool for all ages. All parts of the sacraments are explained: matter, form, minister, intention, Biblical basis, liturgical actions, including helpful suggestions for children to best prepare for the reception of the sacraments. Covers all seven Sacraments in an engrossing full color "comic"-style format. A perfect companion to Know Your Mass.

Paperback, size 10" x 7", 64 pages, 316 full color images

Memorize the Faith! (and Most Anything Else)
Using the Methods of the Great Catholic Medieval Memory Masters
by Kevin Vost

"They laughed when I said I could name all 27 books of the New Testament . . . but after I named them all in order, plus the 46 books of the Old Testament, they begged me to show them how I did it."

Yes, I know that memorizing the Faith is no substitute for living a holy life, but even devout people can't live by truths and precepts they don't remember.

That's why, over 700 years ago, St. Thomas Aquinas perfected an easy method for his students to memorize most any information, but especially the truths taught by Christ and His Church.

As the years passed, our need for this ancient art of memorization grew, yet somehow our culture largely forgot it . . . which is why today, when you and I try to remember a list of things, we have to repeat their names over and over. Or, to remember to call the dentist, we tie a string on our finger. And we clutch at any means whatsoever to recall our passwords for ATMs, credit cards, and voicemail, our login names for Yahoo, eBay, and Amazon, and the host of other names and numbers that clog our minds and clutter our days.

Now, thanks to the delightful pages of Memorize the Faith!, you can easily keep all these in mind - and learn the Faith! - by tapping into the power of the classical memory system that helped St. Thomas become the Church's preeminent theologian, and made it easier for him to become one of its greatest saints.

Here, Catholic scholar Kevin Vost makes available again Aquinas's easy-to-learn method - the method Dr. Vost himself has used for decades to recall names, dates, phone numbers, the first dozen digits of pi (3.141592653589) and even whether, when his wife called him at work today, she asked him to bring home ice cream and toffee . . . or was it truffles and coffee?

Indeed, Dr. Vost will teach you to remember virtually anything, but he devotes most of his book to showing you how to improve your memory of Catholic truths so you can live the Faith better.

By the time you finish this book, you will have memorized dozens of key teachings of the Church, along with hundreds of precepts, traditions, theological terms, Scripture verses, and other elements of the Faith that every good Catholic needs to know by heart.

Memory is the foundation of wisdom. It makes holiness easier. To grow wiser in the Faith . . . and holier . . . turn to Memorize the Faith! today.

Note:  Memorize the Faith! will teach you and your children how to remember anything, but it's particularly useful to those involved in religious education: catechists and converts, CCD teachers, RCIA members, and homeschoolers of all ages.

Here, Dr. Vost and St. Thomas Aquinas show you easy ways to memorize the following truths and precepts of our Faith, plus many more:

• 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

And anything else you want to remember, from the 14 items on your grocery list to the birthdays of your 7 nephews and nieces!

Paperback, size 9" x 6", 250 pages

'Twelve lessons focus on important teachings of the Catholic faith, including our relationship with God, the consequences of sin, and events in the life of Jesus. 89pp'

On Christian Doctrine
by St. Augustine of Hippo

St. Augustine’s "On Christian Doctrine" provides a masterful guide to reading and interpreting Sacred Scripture rightly, grounding interpretation in the graces of faith, hope, and love so that Scripture leads the reader to God’s eternal truth. Covering language, signs, figurative expressions, and the proper relationship between faith and reason, it guards against interpretive error and shows how all Christian learning must be ordered toward love of God and neighbour.

• Explains principles for discerning truth and meaning in Sacred Scripture rooted in the Church’s tradition.
• Shows how faith, hope, and love are indispensable graces for proper scriptural interpretation.
• Teaches the proper use of language, signs, and figurative expressions in Scripture.
• Warns against reading Scripture too literally or too loosely, aligning interpretation with charity.
• Challenges readers to pursue not merely knowledge, but true understanding directed toward God.

Paperback, size 7" x 5", 408 pages

The Sign of the Cross
by Fr Léon Roger

Every great society possesses a distinctive mark by which its members are recognised. Every well-ordered army has a standard beneath which its soldiers rally. Similarly, the members of the society which is the Church must have a mark or a sign by which they may be recognised. This sign is the sign of the Cross. The standard beneath which the soldiers of Christ rally is the Cross.

This short but profound book looks at the sign of the Cross, first in itself: its historical origins, its composition, its dogmatic and moral significance. Then it examines the place of this sign in the Church’s liturgy. Finally, it focuses on the power of the sign of the Cross and its wonderful effects.

The author, Father Léon Roger, was Chaplain of the Basilica of Notre-Dame des Victoires in Paris at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Paperback, size 8" x 5.25", 100 pages

Saint Gabriel, Mohammed and Islam
by Fr Júlio Maria de Lombaerde

The author of this book, the great Belgian missionary and apologist, Father Júlio Maria de Lombaerde (1878-1944), spent most of his priestly life in Brazil.

Hearing from a fellow priest that there were some Muslims in Brazil, he decided to write a succinct, clear and simple explanation of the life and doctrine of Mohammed in order to provide them with “irrefutable proof of the entirely human origin of their sect and give Catholics more conviction and firmness in the practical profession of their religion, the only Divine one.”

“May these pages be a ray of light for souls and direct them towards the truth,” he writes. “This is the author’s only hope.”

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.6", 168 pages

Why God Became Man
Cur Deus Homo
by Don Caspar Gilli

In St. Anselm of Canterbury's foundational theological work, Why God Became Man (Cur Deus Homo), delve into a profound and meticulously reasoned exploration of the Incarnation and Atonement. Written in the 11th century as a dialogue, Anselm addresses the fundamental question of why God, being omnipotent, chose to redeem humanity through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ, rather than by a simple act of divine will. He masterfully articulates the satisfaction theory of atonement, arguing that humanity's sin incurred an infinite debt to God's honor, a debt only an infinite being—God Himself—could repay. This seminal text continues to be a cornerstone of Christian theology, offering timeless insights into the nature of God, sin, justice, and salvation. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the theological underpinnings of Christianity.

Paperback, size 7" x 5", 220 pages

'Proof of the Truth of the Catholic Faith. The classic apologetics for adult level. Ironclad logic! The existence of God, immortality of the soul, necessity of religion, reliability of the Gospels, nature of the Church, proof of her truth, etc. A work of genius; irrefutable! 249pp'

A former Protestant minister's own gripping story of how he was led to the Catholic Church by reading his Bible. Confession of a Roman Catholic is one of the most remarkable writings you will ever encounter; and, despite its small size, one of the most momentous and important for our times. This is the story of the spiritual journey of a former Protestant minister, who was led to the Catholic Church by reading the Bible. This testimonial of one man's faith contains the reasons why all Catholics are Catholics. 64pp

The Catechism in Pictures
by R. P. Bailly

A unique pictorial catechism of 66 chapters, each covering a different topic of the Creed, the Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, the Commandments of the Church, Prayer, the Last Things, Sin, Virtue, and the Works of Mercy. All of the basic truths of Faith and Morality are covered.

The Faith is presented via 66 huge (10.5" x 7.5") full-colour classic pictures. The text facing the picture explains the Church's teaching on the matter and then explains the applicable symbolism of the picture. An excellent way to pass the Faith on to your children who will find the pictures very engaging.

Hardcover with brass corners, size 11.4" x 9.7", 125 pages, 66 full colour illustrations on gloss paper with ribbon

Matrimonial Catechism
by Roderick MacEachen, D.D.,

From the Preface by His Eminence Cardinal Gibbons:
”This little volume has a great mission: it goes forth to defend the holiness of the marriage state and the dignity of parenthood; to define the duties and mutual relations of man and wife; to warn our people against the abuses that too often surround marriage in modern society. It is concise enough for the busiest of men, erudite enough for the most scholarly, and simple enough for the humblest of our people. That it may teach many to love and respect the great Sacrament of Matrimony is our ardent wish.”

Eleven chapters to include: The Sacrament of Matrimony, The Jurisdiction of the Church over Marriage, Mixed Marriage, Conjugal Relations and 7 others.

Also included is Marriage Ceremony and Nuptial Blessing.

Booklet, size 8.25" x 5.3, 48 pages, Impr 1947

Quest for Happiness
Finding the Meaning of Life Within God's Plan
by Venerable Louis of Grenada

What is the meaning of life? What is love? How can I be happy?

These are questions that people today often ask rhetorically, as though there were no answer. Others hunt down answers in self-help books, guides from experts, or television.

The great Dominican, Venerable Louis of Granada, best known for his work The Sinner’s Guide, penned this treatise—The Quest for Happiness—to help us see that we cannot trust in man’s own work to bring about happiness.What is the meaning of life? It is not a rhetorical question, rather, the Church has the answer! To know, love and serve almighty God. This book gives the answer of how to proceed on such a quest out of the unhappiness of the world and toward the happiness of God.

This new edition of Venerable Louis’ work, lightly edited and adjusted for the problems that modern man faces today, is a map to navigate the wasteland of modernity and discover true happiness.

Paperback, size 7" x 5", 96 pages

My Catholic Faith (Paperback)
A Manual of Religion, A Catechism in Pictures
by Bp. Louis LaRavoire Morrow

The classic 1954 edition of this fabulous catechism.

193 chapters in three sections: What to Believe, What to Do, and Means of Grace.

Abundant Scriptural quotations (excellent for proving Catholic Doctrine to "Bible-Believing" Protestants). It\'s also an excellent tool for dealing with liberal Catholics because two subjects of utmost importance are thoroughly treated: the true nature of the Catholic Church (today denied by false ecumenism) and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (today obscured by the New Mass).

This catechism is known and loved by Catholics because of its timeless texts, charts, lists and graphs. Profusely and beautifully illustrated!

Paperback, size 10.25" x 7.75", 415 pages

3 Books in 1 - The Four Last Things, The Supplication of Souls, A Dialogue on Conscience
by St Thomas More

In The Four Last Things, St. Thomas More prescribes frequent meditation on Death, Judgment, Pain and Joy in order to combat the spiritual diseases of pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy and sloth.

The Supplication of Souls is More's vigorous, humorous, and artful defense of one of the flashpoints of the Reformation: the Catholic dogma of Purgatory. It is his devastating response to a defamatory political tract that claimed that the greed and corruption of English clergymen stemmed from their insistence on being paid to pray for the dead. 

A Dialogue on Conscience sets forth More's reasons for refusing to abjure his Catholic faith by taking the oath of allegiance to King Henry VIII as the head of the Church in England. It illustrates why More has a deserved place among the Church's greatest saints and martyrs.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 218 pages