Family Life and Parenting
The Education of Children - How to raise happy, holy children in a profoundly Catholic home
The Integrity Series Volume 3
Reclaiming the Catholic Head of the Family for Our Lord Jesus Christ
Vocation
Vocation
How to Discern and Prepare
by a Bishop, Priests and Religious
“What the current situation of our world calls for is a generation of priests and religious (both men and women) who bear witness to Our Lord Jesus Christ—even against all odds. For this world that is half-dead, we need a generation who will bear witness to the all-powerful redemptive force that is found in Our Lord Jesus Christ, and only in Him. We need a generation who will bear witness to this truth through their words, without fear or deviation, and even more so through their lives, lived according to His rule and His love. This will be a generation in which each person, in his or her own way, will be—as Pope Pius XII declared— ‘a living image of our Savior.’”
—Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre
Sermon, Ecône (January 7, 1973)
This little book is for those seeking to understand Christ's call more deeply. If you are considering the priesthood or religious life, it will illuminate the profound nature of this sacred calling. It will help you discover both your strengths and weaknesses, and it will equip you to prepare thoroughly so you can respond with your whole heart. Without vocations, the Catholic Church would cease to exist, and without the assistance of the grace procured by priests and religious, many souls would be lost. The awesome reality of a vocation cannot be understood without a clear vision of what this call from God truly entails. Take this book, read it, and decide if you, too, will answer the call!
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 144 pages
How to Discern and Prepare
by a Bishop, Priests and Religious
“What the current situation of our world calls for is a generation of priests and religious (both men and women) who bear witness to Our Lord Jesus Christ—even against all odds. For this world that is half-dead, we need a generation who will bear witness to the all-powerful redemptive force that is found in Our Lord Jesus Christ, and only in Him. We need a generation who will bear witness to this truth through their words, without fear or deviation, and even more so through their lives, lived according to His rule and His love. This will be a generation in which each person, in his or her own way, will be—as Pope Pius XII declared— ‘a living image of our Savior.’”
—Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre
Sermon, Ecône (January 7, 1973)
This little book is for those seeking to understand Christ's call more deeply. If you are considering the priesthood or religious life, it will illuminate the profound nature of this sacred calling. It will help you discover both your strengths and weaknesses, and it will equip you to prepare thoroughly so you can respond with your whole heart. Without vocations, the Catholic Church would cease to exist, and without the assistance of the grace procured by priests and religious, many souls would be lost. The awesome reality of a vocation cannot be understood without a clear vision of what this call from God truly entails. Take this book, read it, and decide if you, too, will answer the call!
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 144 pages
How to Discern and Prepare
Listen Son
Listen Son
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
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
12 Heart to Heart Talks of a Father to His Son
Mother's Little Helper
Mother's Little Helper
12 Heart to Heart Talks
by Anonymous
Twelve heart-to-heart talks to be given by Mom to her daughters about the mysterious processes of reproducing life. Presents timeless supernatural attitude in accordance with Catholic principles. Helps Moms instruct and train their growing daughters. Places the exact words on Mom's lips. Arms girls sufficiently and supernaturally to control passions, avoid sinful occasions, and the use of the Sacraments. No crude language. Suggestions for preserving purity. Graduated structure in three parts: ages 9-12; 12-14; 14-16.
Booklet, size 7" x 4.5", 77 pages, Impr 1952
12 Heart to Heart Talks
by Anonymous
Twelve heart-to-heart talks to be given by Mom to her daughters about the mysterious processes of reproducing life. Presents timeless supernatural attitude in accordance with Catholic principles. Helps Moms instruct and train their growing daughters. Places the exact words on Mom's lips. Arms girls sufficiently and supernaturally to control passions, avoid sinful occasions, and the use of the Sacraments. No crude language. Suggestions for preserving purity. Graduated structure in three parts: ages 9-12; 12-14; 14-16.
Booklet, size 7" x 4.5", 77 pages, Impr 1952
12 Heart to Heart Talks
Letters to an Altar Boy
Letters to an Altar Boy
by Fr David E. Rosage
This is a book of letters for all altar boys who, from the smallest one up, are the most important people in their parishes. God's Minutemen is what the author affectionately calls them, for he knows that they are always ready for duty as altar boys, no matter what the personal cost. The author writes this book with the hope that in these letters all acolytes may find encouragement to continue being loyal and faithful in their service of our Lord. Father Rosage shows them that while serving Mass is the greatest honor and the biggest job in the parish, it does demand sacrifice. He knows that being on call for duty isn't always easy, and he aims at convincing the boys who have to get up on cold winter mornings to serve early Mass of the great privilege that is theirs.
Written in an easy flowing style intelligible to even the very young boys, the book is full of helpful pointers about the correct manner of serving, the necessity of being on time, and many other details on which a boy may slip. It offers inspiration and high motivation for living up to the ideals that a Mass server is committed to follow. An extremely practical book, it leaves not one phase of the altar boy's life untouched. . .
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 120 pages, Colour photographs
by Fr David E. Rosage
This is a book of letters for all altar boys who, from the smallest one up, are the most important people in their parishes. God's Minutemen is what the author affectionately calls them, for he knows that they are always ready for duty as altar boys, no matter what the personal cost. The author writes this book with the hope that in these letters all acolytes may find encouragement to continue being loyal and faithful in their service of our Lord. Father Rosage shows them that while serving Mass is the greatest honor and the biggest job in the parish, it does demand sacrifice. He knows that being on call for duty isn't always easy, and he aims at convincing the boys who have to get up on cold winter mornings to serve early Mass of the great privilege that is theirs.
Written in an easy flowing style intelligible to even the very young boys, the book is full of helpful pointers about the correct manner of serving, the necessity of being on time, and many other details on which a boy may slip. It offers inspiration and high motivation for living up to the ideals that a Mass server is committed to follow. An extremely practical book, it leaves not one phase of the altar boy's life untouched. . .
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 120 pages, Colour photographs
The Four Temperaments
The Four Temperaments
Know Yourself
by Fr Conrad Hock
Self knowledge is a great gift. You can't form a strong Catholic character or properly cooperate with grace without it. There are four temperaments: choleric, sanguine, melancholic, and phlegmatic. Which are you?
Includes questionnaire to help determine your basic temperament. Learn each of their character traits, bright and dark sides, methods of self-training, and special considerations in dealing with and educat-ing each temperament.
Booklet, size 7" x 5", 55 pages
Know Yourself
by Fr Conrad Hock
Self knowledge is a great gift. You can't form a strong Catholic character or properly cooperate with grace without it. There are four temperaments: choleric, sanguine, melancholic, and phlegmatic. Which are you?
Includes questionnaire to help determine your basic temperament. Learn each of their character traits, bright and dark sides, methods of self-training, and special considerations in dealing with and educat-ing each temperament.
Booklet, size 7" x 5", 55 pages
Know Yourself
A Guide to Manhood For Boys
A Guide to Manhood For Boys
previously know as Young Man of Character
by Bishop Tihamer Toth
In A Guide to Building Manhood, Bishop Tihamer Toth outlines the specific steps and qualities that boys must cultivate to develop into virtuous Catholic men. Toth's vision of forming strong, virtuous men rests on instilling self-discipline, personal responsibility, and a distinct code of Catholic conduct from an early age. This process aims to transform the natural selfishness of childhood into a selfless orientation towards the good of others. The code of conduct outlined serves as a guiding light, steering boys away from self-centered impulses and towards developing qualities that are essential for true masculine strength and honour.
To name a few virtues presented and discussed:
By mastering self-discipline and embracing this ethical framework, the once self-absorbed child is transformed into a man who embodies Catholic ideals. He becomes someone who yearns not for personal glory, but to be a force for good: a protector, role model, and inspiration to all he encounters. The code serves as a bulwark against moral corruption, empowering men to resist societal pressures and remain steadfast in their pursuit of virtue.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 176 pages
previously know as Young Man of Character
by Bishop Tihamer Toth
In A Guide to Building Manhood, Bishop Tihamer Toth outlines the specific steps and qualities that boys must cultivate to develop into virtuous Catholic men. Toth's vision of forming strong, virtuous men rests on instilling self-discipline, personal responsibility, and a distinct code of Catholic conduct from an early age. This process aims to transform the natural selfishness of childhood into a selfless orientation towards the good of others. The code of conduct outlined serves as a guiding light, steering boys away from self-centered impulses and towards developing qualities that are essential for true masculine strength and honour.
To name a few virtues presented and discussed:
- Honour - Upholding the highest standards of moral integrity, truthfulness, and adherence to one's principles, even in the face of adversity or temptation.
- Holiness - Nurturing a profound spiritual life centered on faith, virtue, and a commitment to living according to God's will.
- Trustworthiness - Becoming a man whose word is his bond, someone deserving of the utmost confidence and reliance.
- Usefulness - Embracing a spirit of service, generosity, and a desire to employ one's skills and talents for the betterment of society and those around them.
By mastering self-discipline and embracing this ethical framework, the once self-absorbed child is transformed into a man who embodies Catholic ideals. He becomes someone who yearns not for personal glory, but to be a force for good: a protector, role model, and inspiration to all he encounters. The code serves as a bulwark against moral corruption, empowering men to resist societal pressures and remain steadfast in their pursuit of virtue.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 176 pages
previously know as Young Man of Character
The Screen
The Screen
by Fr. Jean-Pierre Boubee, SSPX
Fr. Boubée’s booklet provides a concise analysis of the inherent dangers found in our screen-centered world. Our thoughtless use of social media, video games, and even popular news sites in the digital realm have far-reaching consequences that impact both our temporal wellbeing and spiritual journey toward heaven.
By incorporating both scientific studies and the Church’s timeless wisdom, Fr. Boubée offers a set of guidelines for the prudent use of computers, smartphones, and other devices that operate as gateways to the digital realm. By heeding Fr. Boubée’s advice, readers will hopefully be able to regain control over their lives while avoiding the screen’s seemingly unlimited stumbling blocks.
Booklet, size 6" x 4", 36 pages
by Fr. Jean-Pierre Boubee, SSPX
Fr. Boubée’s booklet provides a concise analysis of the inherent dangers found in our screen-centered world. Our thoughtless use of social media, video games, and even popular news sites in the digital realm have far-reaching consequences that impact both our temporal wellbeing and spiritual journey toward heaven.
By incorporating both scientific studies and the Church’s timeless wisdom, Fr. Boubée offers a set of guidelines for the prudent use of computers, smartphones, and other devices that operate as gateways to the digital realm. By heeding Fr. Boubée’s advice, readers will hopefully be able to regain control over their lives while avoiding the screen’s seemingly unlimited stumbling blocks.
Booklet, size 6" x 4", 36 pages
Christ and the Young Man
'In The Young Man of Character Monsignor Toth invites boysto take up the challenge of conquering their soul with their eyesset on an ideal that has inspired men from antiquity to moderntimes: the man of firm principles and dauntless will power; theknight without fear and beyond reproach; the gentleman; the ladwith a soul as strong as steel, straight as truth, bright as daylight,and crystal clear. But all was not said in that book, for just asnature needs grace to perfect it, progress in character-buildingdepends on following the ultimate ideal, our Lord Jesus Christ.Here for the first time in English is the supernatural side ofthe program! Following the Lord Jesus from the crib at Bethlehemto the cross on Calvary, Christ and the Young Man schools thereader in how to be victorious in the spiritual combat: Writtenspecifically for boys \xc2\xbf How to handle situations at home and atschool \xc2\xbf Fighting temptations \xc2\xbf Prayer \xc2\xbf Meditation \xc2\xbf SpiritualDirection \xc2\xbf Cultivating the life of the soul \xc2\xbf Discerning avocation \xc2\xbf Learning to love the Lord Jesus and to follow Him. 231pp'
The Catholic Family Volume I
The Catholic Family volume 1
A brief guide for a united, lasting and fruitful marriage
by Fr Patrick Troadec
“Men’s and women’s specific qualities, in different domains, allow them to complete each other magnificently in conjugal life when each has a basic knowledge of the way the other works and a mutual respect for the other.”—Fr. Patrick Troadec
There is much to be learned about the person with whom you are married. Not only who they are but also how they think and act—both are key to establishing a lasting, balanced relationship founded on Christ. This book provides an in-depth explanation of both men’s and women’s mental processes so that through mutual understanding a harmonious and fruitful ever-maturing friendship might be formed between spouses. A must-read for all married and future couples.
Topics Include:
“When each fulfills his respective role as well as possible and when both truly work together, the result is a beautiful conjugal harmony that leads to the proper development of the children on both the natural and the supernatural levels. The educational work within the family can never be truly effective without this collaboration.”—Fr. Patrick Troadec
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 129 pages
A brief guide for a united, lasting and fruitful marriage
by Fr Patrick Troadec
“Men’s and women’s specific qualities, in different domains, allow them to complete each other magnificently in conjugal life when each has a basic knowledge of the way the other works and a mutual respect for the other.”—Fr. Patrick Troadec
There is much to be learned about the person with whom you are married. Not only who they are but also how they think and act—both are key to establishing a lasting, balanced relationship founded on Christ. This book provides an in-depth explanation of both men’s and women’s mental processes so that through mutual understanding a harmonious and fruitful ever-maturing friendship might be formed between spouses. A must-read for all married and future couples.
Topics Include:
- Creating a United,
- Lasting, and Fruitful Marriage
- Collaboration Between Spouses
- Ensuring a Lasting Love in One’s Relationship
- Welcoming Children
- Praise of Fertility
- Procreative Love
- Guardians of Peace in the Home
- Recourse to God’s Grace
- The Daily Battle
- And much more...
“When each fulfills his respective role as well as possible and when both truly work together, the result is a beautiful conjugal harmony that leads to the proper development of the children on both the natural and the supernatural levels. The educational work within the family can never be truly effective without this collaboration.”—Fr. Patrick Troadec
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 129 pages
A brief guide for a united, lasting and fruitful marriage
Television: The Soul at Risk
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
The Catholic Guide
The Catholic Guide
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
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
Friendship and Chastity for young adults and older teens
The Catholic Family Volume II
The Catholic Family Volume II
The Education of Children - How to raise happy, holy children in a profoundly Catholic home
by Fr Patrick Troadec
“In order to educate a child, it is necessary to know him, that is, to discern both his weak points and his strong points.”—Fr. Patrick Troadec
The family is the foundation of a functional civilization, but in today’s atheistic and expressly anti-Catholic world society actively seeks to dismantle family life. Vol. II of this series on the family, focuses on the education, discipline, nurturing and ultimately the forming of young Catholic souls.
An essential read for all parents and future parents.
Topics Include:
"Your child is first and foremost a Christian. Rather, we might say he is only a Christian; no thought, no word, no act, no action, in any domain, must ever come from him, during his life here below, that is not animated by a Christian spirit, worthy of a child of God..." - Bp. Mégnin
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 136 pages
The Education of Children - How to raise happy, holy children in a profoundly Catholic home
by Fr Patrick Troadec
“In order to educate a child, it is necessary to know him, that is, to discern both his weak points and his strong points.”—Fr. Patrick Troadec
The family is the foundation of a functional civilization, but in today’s atheistic and expressly anti-Catholic world society actively seeks to dismantle family life. Vol. II of this series on the family, focuses on the education, discipline, nurturing and ultimately the forming of young Catholic souls.
An essential read for all parents and future parents.
Topics Include:
- To Whom Should the Education of Children Be Entrusted?
- Irreplaceable Role of Parents, Their Mission and Example
- Father: Head of the Home, Portrait of a Catholic Father
- Mother: Heart of the Home, Educator of the Human Race
- First Seven Years, Educating and Forming Children’s Souls, Adolescence, The Struggle of Purity, What Is a Catholic School?
- The Church Is Mother and Mistress of the Sciences
- The Attacks on the Catholic School, Harm Done by “Neutral Schools”
- The Role Played by Freemasonry,
- The Role, Authority and Influence of Grandparents
"Your child is first and foremost a Christian. Rather, we might say he is only a Christian; no thought, no word, no act, no action, in any domain, must ever come from him, during his life here below, that is not animated by a Christian spirit, worthy of a child of God..." - Bp. Mégnin
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 136 pages
The Education of Children - How to raise happy, holy children in a profoundly Catholic home
The Catholic Family Volume III
The Catholic Family Volume III
The family - creating a happy, holy and strong family bond
by Fr Patrick Troadec
"There is no more beautiful model to encourage spouses and parents in their magnificent mission than the Holy Family. God, knowing that we need examples in life, wished to give everyone in the Holy Family an unsurpassable, admirable, and yet mostly imitable model." - Fr. Troadec - Chapter One
Topics explored and explained in Book III of the Troadec series:
- The Holy Family, A Model to Imitate, God’s Place in the Family
- Life of Prayer and Sacramental Life, The Eucharist, The Soul of Family Life
- The Influence of the Eucharist on Persons, The Effects of the Eucharist on the Family
- The Eucharist, A Tie with Our Deceased Loved Ones, The Eucharist and Vocations
- Must We Prefer Poverty to Wealth? The Condition of Poverty, The Condition of Wealth
- The Audiovisual Universe, The Harmful Effects of the Audiovisual Universe
- The Internet and Its Dangers,, The Harmful Effects of the Internet
- A Pure Life, A Historical Overview of the Current Decadence
- Fashion and Modesty, Masculine and Feminine Clothing, Wearing a Veil in Church
- Introduction to the Laws of Life, The Ramparts of Chastity, Weapons of Chastity, Mortification
- The Catholic Family: A Climate of Charity, Living Together,
- Strengthening Family Unity, Focusing on What Unites, Developing a Joyful Atmosphere, Charitable Words,
Now more than ever the core of the Catholic family is under attack. We must do all that we can to remove the destructive influence of the world from our homes while striving to instill joy in each member of the family, working together with love in Christ through the Faith.
In the Vespers hymn of the feast of the Holy Family, we read, “All the virtues flowered by grace in your home. Oh! Make our families reproduce these virtues in their life.” That is what Christian parents should ask of the Holy Family: for the virtues they practiced to be honored in their homes as well.” - Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 89 pages
The family - creating a happy, holy and strong family bond
Fatherhood and Family
Fatherhood and the Family
Reclaiming the Catholic Head of the Family of Our Lord Jesus Christ
The Integrity Series Volume 3
The role of Catholic fatherhood has been diminished in three ways. First, it has become smaller. Fewer things are defined as a father's distinctive work. Secondly, fatherhood has been devalued. Third, and most important, fatherhood has been decultured—stripped of any authoritative social content or definition.
The question is, What do fathers do? The tragedy of our society is that it can't answer the question and neither can most Catholics. Forward-thinking Integrity Magazine gives answers:
- Men, Mary, and Manliness
- The Family Has Lost Its Head
- Economics of the Catholic Family
- Afraid to Marry?
- Glorifying the Daily Grind
- The Heroism of the Big Family
- Bringing the Church into Work
- Forward to the Land.
- Holiness for Men
- The Confirmed Hero
- What Is a Grown-up?
- The Father in the Home
- A Man's Work
- Our Work Can Help Us to Pray
- Money, Money, Money!
- The State, Our Common Good
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 200 pages
The Integrity Series Volume 3
Reclaiming the Catholic Head of the Family for Our Lord Jesus Christ
Maxims of Christian Chivalry
Maxims of Christian Chivalry
by Kenelm Digby
Born in Ireland in 1800 of English Stock and raised in a strongly Protestant surrounding, Kenelm Henry Digby entered the Roman Catholic Church while writing his first great masterpiece; The Broadstone of Honour, first published in 1822. The Broadstone treats of the origin, spirit and institutions of Christian Chivalry and the true practice of the same. It was his deep study of these lofty ideals and the "Ages of Faith," which he had been raised to despise, that led him to his conversion.
Maxims of Christian Chivalry was edited bt Nicholas Dillon, O.F.M. in 1924, taking essential bits from The Broadstone and categorizing them into a book which could well serve as a manual for the Catholic Knight.
Some headings include: Definition of Honour * Definition of Chivalry * Motto of Chivalry * Rules of Chivalry * Extracts from the Book of Chivalrous Instruction * Religious Orders of Knighthood * Preparation for Knighthood * List of Famous Knights * Facing Death * The Voice of Nature * Fruits of Solitude * Reverence for True Womanhood * The Divine Office * Church Music * All Things in Christ...but a small sampling. Foreword by Robert Kane, S.J.
Paperback, size 8" x 5", 152 pages
by Kenelm Digby
Born in Ireland in 1800 of English Stock and raised in a strongly Protestant surrounding, Kenelm Henry Digby entered the Roman Catholic Church while writing his first great masterpiece; The Broadstone of Honour, first published in 1822. The Broadstone treats of the origin, spirit and institutions of Christian Chivalry and the true practice of the same. It was his deep study of these lofty ideals and the "Ages of Faith," which he had been raised to despise, that led him to his conversion.
Maxims of Christian Chivalry was edited bt Nicholas Dillon, O.F.M. in 1924, taking essential bits from The Broadstone and categorizing them into a book which could well serve as a manual for the Catholic Knight.
Some headings include: Definition of Honour * Definition of Chivalry * Motto of Chivalry * Rules of Chivalry * Extracts from the Book of Chivalrous Instruction * Religious Orders of Knighthood * Preparation for Knighthood * List of Famous Knights * Facing Death * The Voice of Nature * Fruits of Solitude * Reverence for True Womanhood * The Divine Office * Church Music * All Things in Christ...but a small sampling. Foreword by Robert Kane, S.J.
Paperback, size 8" x 5", 152 pages
Motherhood and Family
Motherhood and Family
The Integrity Series Volume 4
Articles from the Integrity Magazine (see My Life with Thomas Aquinas, Raising your children, Fatherhood and Family).
The 16 chapters include the following advice:
Paperback, 154 pages
The Integrity Series Volume 4
Articles from the Integrity Magazine (see My Life with Thomas Aquinas, Raising your children, Fatherhood and Family).
The 16 chapters include the following advice:
- Get out of the way while God sanctifies your child through danger and suffering
- Avoid the discouragement of reforming your husband according to your ideas of (feminine) holiness
- Debunk worldly notions of love and romance for your growing girls
- Invite poverty to be a necessary part of your Family Rule
- Serve the Church, family, and parish as a single woman
- and more
Paperback, 154 pages
The Integrity Series Volume 4
Thinking Life Through
Thinking Life Through
by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
In the face of a world crisis, which is manifestly deeper than one can imagine, many are inclined to ask: “Has Christianity failed?” Fulton Sheen’s Thinking Life Through seeks to answer this critical question. The conclusions the author proposes are far-reaching and touch upon subjects as diverse as the truth and meaning of human sexuality, the purpose of life, discordant marriages, angels, alcoholism, the vocation of the soldier, materialism, parenting, and even the question of spanking children.
On the critical subject of freedom, Sheen writes, “The true definition of freedom is the right to do whatever one ought, and oughtness implies law, goals, purposes, and perfection. Freedom is a moral power and not a physical one. It revolves around what man is rather than what man does. We are more free within the law than outside of it.”
Thinking Life Through also addresses the world’s political climate, something that in many ways mirrors the present political discourse. Focusing on the tragic decline of post-Christian society, Sheen gives special attention to both the threat of communism and the dangers of socialism. Sheen also gives clarity to the role of the individual and the family while living in a time of moral and political uncertainty. Finally, Sheen addresses good manners and politeness as he states in his quintessential style, “Another effect of materialism is to be seen in the decline of courtesy. There is politeness and decorum and a desire to please others when it is generally recognized that every person bears within himself an image of the Divine.” For anyone seeking to grow in wisdom, Thinking Life Through will be your guide.
Hardcover, size 8.75" x 5.75", 264 pages
by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
In the face of a world crisis, which is manifestly deeper than one can imagine, many are inclined to ask: “Has Christianity failed?” Fulton Sheen’s Thinking Life Through seeks to answer this critical question. The conclusions the author proposes are far-reaching and touch upon subjects as diverse as the truth and meaning of human sexuality, the purpose of life, discordant marriages, angels, alcoholism, the vocation of the soldier, materialism, parenting, and even the question of spanking children.
On the critical subject of freedom, Sheen writes, “The true definition of freedom is the right to do whatever one ought, and oughtness implies law, goals, purposes, and perfection. Freedom is a moral power and not a physical one. It revolves around what man is rather than what man does. We are more free within the law than outside of it.”
Thinking Life Through also addresses the world’s political climate, something that in many ways mirrors the present political discourse. Focusing on the tragic decline of post-Christian society, Sheen gives special attention to both the threat of communism and the dangers of socialism. Sheen also gives clarity to the role of the individual and the family while living in a time of moral and political uncertainty. Finally, Sheen addresses good manners and politeness as he states in his quintessential style, “Another effect of materialism is to be seen in the decline of courtesy. There is politeness and decorum and a desire to please others when it is generally recognized that every person bears within himself an image of the Divine.” For anyone seeking to grow in wisdom, Thinking Life Through will be your guide.
Hardcover, size 8.75" x 5.75", 264 pages
St Gerard Majella
St Gerard Majella
The Wonder Worker and Patron of Expectant Mothers
by Fr. Edward Saint-Omer, CSsR
Saint Gerard Majella, the Wonder-Worker and "Patron of Expectant Mothers," is worth far more to the veneration of Catholics than he has been afforded for much of history. Though he died of tuberculosis at only 29 as a lay brother, he achieved paramount sanctity, as great as the wonderworkers of the first millennium. His character was such that his religious superiors attested not only that he had never committed a mortal sin, but also that they could not detect a single trace of guilt at all!
St. Gerard was born in Muro, south of Naples, in 1726. His father died while he was a child, and so his mother sent him to be an apprentice tailor under his uncle, who was a kind master, though Gerard suffered on account of the foreman. Eventually, St. Gerard found work on his own as a servant of the rather picky Bishop of Lacedonia, who died, leaving Gerard to go back to work as a tailor. He gave to his mother and the poor and also donated for Masses for the poor souls in Purgatory. Hearing God's call to religion, he tried to become a Franciscan and then a hermit but failed both times. At last he managed to enter the newly founded Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer—the Redemptorists—at age 26.
His jobs included all manner of manual labor, which he performed dutifully, and he even bound himself to an additional vow to always do that which seemed more perfect, not only exhibiting perfect obedience when asked but also obeying his superiors' unspoken desires even in their absence. He became called the Father of the Poor for his strenuous work, despite his frail health, and it was a mortification of the will for him to stay away from the Lord in the tabernacle.
One particular example of his sanctity comes from early in his career as a Redemptorist. Though he was a marvel of chastity, when he was 27, he was accused of being the father of a young pregnant woman's child. He bore the lie resolutely, patiently, and silently, barred from receiving Sacramental Communion on account of his unwillingness to deny his guilt. It was not for years, until the woman died having revealed the truth, that Gerard was finally acquitted, earning the astonished praise of St. Alphonsus Liguori himself.
His miracles were intense and known to many, including raising a boy from the dead who had fallen off a cliff; multiplying wheat and bread; walking on water to save fisherman from a storm; and posthumously saving an expectant mother and baby in childbirth by his handkerchief. St. Gerard became famous for these miracles and more: cures, charities, ecstasies, mortifications, prayers, purity, obedience, zeal for souls, discernment of spirits, penetration of hearts, infused knowledge, prophecies, knowledge of distant events, bilocations, and power over nature and over other human hearts—and even over the devil. Finally, he predicted the day and hour of his own death of tuberculosis in 1755. Recounted in this sizeable biography are also his funeral, posthumous miracles, beatification, and canonization in 1904.
You will have to search far and wide to find another Saint's life as inspiring as that of St. Gerard Majella. For God has surely manifested His approval of this servant and his wonderful sanctity through such many and great miracles of grace.
Paperback, size 7" x 4.25", 258 pages
The Wonder Worker and Patron of Expectant Mothers
by Fr. Edward Saint-Omer, CSsR
Saint Gerard Majella, the Wonder-Worker and "Patron of Expectant Mothers," is worth far more to the veneration of Catholics than he has been afforded for much of history. Though he died of tuberculosis at only 29 as a lay brother, he achieved paramount sanctity, as great as the wonderworkers of the first millennium. His character was such that his religious superiors attested not only that he had never committed a mortal sin, but also that they could not detect a single trace of guilt at all!
St. Gerard was born in Muro, south of Naples, in 1726. His father died while he was a child, and so his mother sent him to be an apprentice tailor under his uncle, who was a kind master, though Gerard suffered on account of the foreman. Eventually, St. Gerard found work on his own as a servant of the rather picky Bishop of Lacedonia, who died, leaving Gerard to go back to work as a tailor. He gave to his mother and the poor and also donated for Masses for the poor souls in Purgatory. Hearing God's call to religion, he tried to become a Franciscan and then a hermit but failed both times. At last he managed to enter the newly founded Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer—the Redemptorists—at age 26.
His jobs included all manner of manual labor, which he performed dutifully, and he even bound himself to an additional vow to always do that which seemed more perfect, not only exhibiting perfect obedience when asked but also obeying his superiors' unspoken desires even in their absence. He became called the Father of the Poor for his strenuous work, despite his frail health, and it was a mortification of the will for him to stay away from the Lord in the tabernacle.
One particular example of his sanctity comes from early in his career as a Redemptorist. Though he was a marvel of chastity, when he was 27, he was accused of being the father of a young pregnant woman's child. He bore the lie resolutely, patiently, and silently, barred from receiving Sacramental Communion on account of his unwillingness to deny his guilt. It was not for years, until the woman died having revealed the truth, that Gerard was finally acquitted, earning the astonished praise of St. Alphonsus Liguori himself.
His miracles were intense and known to many, including raising a boy from the dead who had fallen off a cliff; multiplying wheat and bread; walking on water to save fisherman from a storm; and posthumously saving an expectant mother and baby in childbirth by his handkerchief. St. Gerard became famous for these miracles and more: cures, charities, ecstasies, mortifications, prayers, purity, obedience, zeal for souls, discernment of spirits, penetration of hearts, infused knowledge, prophecies, knowledge of distant events, bilocations, and power over nature and over other human hearts—and even over the devil. Finally, he predicted the day and hour of his own death of tuberculosis in 1755. Recounted in this sizeable biography are also his funeral, posthumous miracles, beatification, and canonization in 1904.
You will have to search far and wide to find another Saint's life as inspiring as that of St. Gerard Majella. For God has surely manifested His approval of this servant and his wonderful sanctity through such many and great miracles of grace.
Paperback, size 7" x 4.25", 258 pages
The Wonder Worker and Patron of Expectant Mothers
The Christian Mother
'Rev. Cramer begins at the door of the Church with the mother who has come for God?s blessing upon her as a mother. He continues to explain along with this beautiful ceremony, the vocation of Motherhood and the virtues necessary to fulfill this important vocation.Rev Cramer explains how a young woman should approach the sacrament of matrimony and then assists her in the proper education of her children. After all the important advice on raising children many prayers are included covering all the situations of a mother and her children.This book, considered timely at the turn of the century, is more so now since in the past many lessons that may have been overlooked by mothers were taught by the sisters atCatholic schools and mothers could also find true Catholic answers to the circumstances of daily life. The lessons that are learned at the foot of the mother are necessary all through life and unto eternity. This treasure for mothers will provide the advise mothers need to raise their children and the prayers she should daily raise to heaven to request graces for her family.MOTHERS WILL LEARN: * Duties toward their childrenand how to fulfill them * The proper love they should have toward their children * The examples both good and bad that they give to their children by their actions * How and when to introduce the children to the truths of our holy religion * How to behave with regard to the faults of the children & how to rid their children of faults including: * Stubbornness * Vanity * Lies * Irritability * Anger * Selfishness, and more.. * The importance of modesty and innocence * The mother?s direction of her children * God?s word concerning parents and their duties * How to pray for her children and herself * The duties of a mother of a priestPRAYERS: * To offer Holy Mass to obtain the graces necessary to fulfill her vocation. * To offer Holy Mass for her children. * To obtain the grace to give good example * For the most important situations and necessities of a mother, * To obtain the gifts of the Holy Ghost * Prayers for children preparing for their firstConfession and for children preparing for their first Communion * The Holy Way of the Cross to be made by the Christian mother for the benefit of her children * The Rosary of the Christian mother * To obtain for a son a vocation to the priesthood * Many more!152 pages, illustrated, smythe-sewn, hard cover. 165pp'
The Education of Her Children and Her Prayer
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Counsels of Perfection for Christian Mothers
Counsels of Perfection for Christian Mothers
by Monsignor P. Lejeune
"My daughters, you all aspire to perfection. But what is your idea of perfection? Do you not often use this word in a vague and even false sense? It trips so lightly into your conversation that each one prides herself on having a very clear conception of it. I am positive, however, that if I were to ask you to define this word, the response would be a confusion of tongues."
These are the first words of Monsignor Lejeune in his book Counsels of Perfection for Christian Mothers. Written around a hundred years ago, this book of instructions applies to our corrupt modern age at such great urgency. Where mothers are immensely overwhelmed with haste, worry, and confusion brought about by feminism and capitalism, the deeply respected author exhorts mothers to turn to the Mother of mothers, our Blessed Virgin Mary.
The author continues:
"Do you ask for an example of a perfect woman? I shall give it to you from the heavenly hierarchy, by recalling the life of Mary, who, in the matter of perfection, is the nearest approach to God. She it is whom I charge to prove my thesis in such a way that you will be clearly persuaded that sanctity does not at all consist in splendor or magnificence or the glitter of exterior things, but rather in an interior principle which animates the most ordinary actions, and communicates to them an almost inestimable value. Consider for a moment the life of Mary......."
Read for yourself and begin to rediscover your vocation as a mother and a wife according to the will of God. Includes planning pages for My Rule of Life, Daily Schedule and more.
Paperback, size 9” x 6”, 186 pages, Impr
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