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Ox Was An Angel
A Story of Saint Thomas Aquinas
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Readings and Prayers
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The Story of Blessed Imelda Lambertini
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Mystic and Stigmatist, 1898-1962
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Holy Mass
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Volume Two: The Spiritual Letters
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Defense of the Royal Assertion
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One of the Greatest Saints of Our Time
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Nine Weeks of Vacation Readings For Children of the Eucharistic Crusade
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The Mysteries of the Mass Explained
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Selection from Father Faber
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Saint Margaret of Hungary: A Tale of Vows and Sanctity
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Ox Was An Angel
Ox Was An Angel
Ox Was An Angel
A Story of Saint Thomas Aquinas
by Brother Edward Overstreet, CSC

On Decemeber 6th, 1273, the great philosopher and theologian, Thomas Aquinas, was humbly kneeling in front of the Blessed Sacrament. A witness reported that he saw Thomas rising up in the air in front of the large crucifix. He then heard the crucifix speak, "Thou hast written well of Me, Thomas. What reward do you ask?" Then Thomas replied, "Only Thyself, Lord." Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Thomas Aquinas, who had a burning love and devotion to Christ in the Eucharist.

Level 3

Paperback, size 9" x 6", 144 pages
A Story of Saint Thomas Aquinas
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Saint of the Eucharist: St Paschal Baylon

Saint of the Eucharist
St Paschal Baylon

by Louis Antoine de Porrentruey

St Paschal Baylon was born on the feast of Pentecost in 1540 in Terre Hermosa, Spain. His parents were poor and grew up tending animals. He was endowed with great piety, and soon gained the respect of the other boys. After receiving a vision, he was inspired to become a Franciscan, and though he was offered a great fortune as an inheritance, nevertheless at 24, begged to be received by the Friars minor at Monteforte. He could always be found with a rosary and had great devotion to the Blessed Virgin. His heart glowed so much with the love of the Holy Eucharist that he received a vision of the Blessed Sacrament in the monstrance, supported by angels. In de Porrentruy’s flowing prose, based upon the canonization documents, you’ll learn:

— The depths of holiness of Blessed Paschal,

—His great devotion to Our Lady

—His journeys to France to battle the Huguenots

—The flood of miracles which took place after his death.

St. Paschal is the patron of the Eucharist and Eucharistic Congresses.

“Now, in the glorious ranks of those, the ardor of whose piety towards the great Mystery of the faith was more evident and overflowing, Paschal Baylon holds a most prominent place; for, being gifted with a soul which aspired above all things to Heaven, he embraced a severer mode of life, entering the Order of Minors of the Strict Observance, and from the contemplation of the Holy Eucharist he derived that science and wisdom which placed him, though formerly an unpolished and illiterate man, in a position to solve the most difficult questions of the faith.” —Pope Leo XIII

Paperback, 314 pages

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Forty Hours
Forty Hours
Readings and Prayers
by Fr Fulgence Meyer, O.F.M.

This gorgeous devotional book with gilt edging and ribbon is destined to be a treasured classic in your collection!


This book contains reflections and readings on the Most Holy Eucharist along with psalms, hymns and prayers for the Forty Hours devotion, or holy hour, or private Eucharistic visits.

This devotional is actually two books printed in parallel.

The left-hand pages consist of Psalms, hymns, and prayers, that can be used during Eucharistic adoration. The right-hand pages consist of a series of conferences on Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament that is sure to inspire the reader’s appreciation and devotion to Christ in the Holy Eucharist. If you are trying to make spiritual reading part of your new daily resolutions this excellent book is for you. 

Synthetic leather cover, Sewn with ribbon, Gold gilded, size 6.5" x 4.25", 583 pages
Readings and Prayers
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The First and Second Apologies
The First and Second Apologies
by St. Justin Martyr

These foundational apologetic works deliver the early‑Church’s reasoned defence of Christianity in the face of persecution, addressing pagan criticisms and explaining Christian doctrine, worship, and moral life. Written as direct appeals to the Roman authorities, the texts unite philosophical insight with scriptural fidelity and bear witness to the courage and integrity of the early Christian community. 
  • Examines the beliefs of early Christians regarding God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit to show the faith’s doctrinal clarity and coherence
  • Defends Christian practices such as baptism and the Eucharist against accusations of immorality and atheism
  • Bridges Greek philosophical tradition and Christian theology, illustrating Christianity as the fulfilment of humanity’s rational and spiritual aspirations
  • Presents a compelling historical witness to the courage and sacrifice of the early Church, showing believers willing to face oppression rather than renounce their faith
  • Serves as a vital resource for those studying the origins of Christian doctrine, apologetics, church history, or early patristic thought
Paperback, size 7" x 5", 80 pages
$34.00
Patron Saint of First Communicants
Patron Saint of First Communicants
The Story of Blessed Imelda Lambertini
by Mary Fabyan Windeatt

Blessed Imelda wanted nothing more than to receive Our Lord in the Eucharist, but her parents and priest were hesitant because she was so young. However, feeling the call of God in her young soul, Imelda persisted in her desire. The holiness, dedication, and youthfulness of Blessed Imelda make her a perfect example for our children. From her, they will learn what it means to adore Our Lord and offer Him everything they have in order to become saints. 

The story of Blessed Imelda will inspire in your children a great love of the Eucharist as they read about her 
greatest wish being granted after much prayer.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 82 pages
The Story of Blessed Imelda Lambertini
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Therese Neumann
Therese Neumann
Mystic and Stigmatist, 1898-1962
by Adalbert Albert Vogl

The life and remarkable gifts of Therese Neumann (1898-1962); who bore the stigmata from 1926 to 1962; and suffered the Passion of Jesus on Fridays. She went without food and drink (save Communion) for 26 years.

Also tells of her visions; language phenomena; mystical recognition of the Holy Eucharist; of priests; priestly blessings and relics; her bilocation and other mystical gifts. Impr.

Paperback, size 8.25" x 5.5", 290 pages, 20 color Illus; 20 B&W Illus
Mystic and Stigmatist, 1898-1962
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Catholic Tales For Boys and Girls 1
Catholic Tales For Boys and Girls 1
by Caryll Houselander

Tales about Catholic children to form your own little ones in holy wisdom and piety.

Caryll Houselander is best known for the intensity of her vision of the suffering Christ and His immeasurable love for us, a theme that she frequently spoke of with breathtaking luminosity in her many books about Him.

Few know, however, of the many remarkable stories she wrote for Catholic children — delightful tales that are simple but not shallow. Indeed, like her books for adults, they manifest a tender love of Christ and His little ones not commonly found among us these days.

Here are twelve of Houselander's best tales, charmingly illustrated with Renée George's lively drawings of pirates and princesses, castles and kings.

Through the tale of Jack and Jim, even young children will grasp the meaning of Christ's suffering; in Racla the Gypsy, they'll discover the charity which is at the heart of the Eucharist; in the The Curé's Guest, they'll see how Christ makes up for the sins of others.

All the stories touch on Catholic themes, but these tales are not really catechetical. Yes, they do take for granted that Catholicism — especially prayer and the Mass — plays a large role in the lives of these children, but they do something more . . . and more important.

Tale after tale introduces children to the tender love that Jesus has for each of them, and to the fire of love for Him that can burn in the hearts of Catholics — even in the hearts of little ones like themselves.

There is no better gift you can give to a young child.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 160 pages
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The Hidden Treasure
The Hidden Treasure
Holy Mass
by St. Leonard of Port Maurice

Many books have rightly been written on the Holy Mass, the application to a particular time and place of the Eternal Sacrifice of Christ on the Cross of Calvary. None, however, conveys the power and all-consuming majesty of the Divine Liturgy of the Eucharistic Sacrifice as well as The Hidden Treasure. It is the prototype of all subsequent works about the Holy Mass.

The author, St. Leonard of Port Maurice, was a humble Franciscan ascetic renowned as a preacher in his own times but fallen into relative obscurity in our own age. Fortunately, TAN has preserved the fruits of the sanctity that could write such words as these on the Holy Mass: "It is the sun of Christianity, the soul of the Faith, the center of the Catholic religion, the grand object of all her rites, ceremonies, and Sacraments; in a word, it is the condensation of all that is good and beautiful in the Church of God."

Within these pages, find described the immortal merits of the sacrifice of the Mass, one and the same as Christ's on Calvary: how it expiates for our sins and satisfies God's justice perfectly, and how it brings endless blessings from heaven, both temporal and spiritual. In addition, learn how to assist reverently and fruitfully at Holy Mass and, as St. Leonard writes, to be counted among the priests of the New Covenant by virtue of baptism as our prayers our offered through ordained priests in union with Christ Himself, the Eternal High Priest.

Nothing is more glorious on this earth or in heaven than the immeasurable sacrifice of the Mass; for it is one and the same as Jesus Christ's on Calvary, "the Lamb standing as slain from the foundation of the world," the eternal work of the hidden God made present for us. And there is no better guide to this most mysterious trove of grace as The Hidden Treasure.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 140 pages
Holy Mass
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How to Raise Good Catholic Children
How to Raise Good Catholic Children
by Mary Reed Newland

First published fifty years ago, How to Raise Good Catholic Children is a rare treat for today's parents: a wise and readable book on child care that derives its wisdom from the Catholic home rather than from psychologists.

Author Mary Reed Newland here draws on her own experiences as the mother of seven to show how the classic Christian principles of sanctity can be translated into terms easily applied to children - even to the very young.

Because it's rooted in experience, not in theory, nothing that Mrs. Newland suggests is impossible or extraordinary. In fact, as you reflect on your experiences with your own children, you'll quickly agree that hers is an excellent commonsense approach to raising good Catholic children.

Let Mrs. Newland show you how to introduce even your littlest ones to God and develop in your growing children virtues such as:
  • The habit of regular prayer
  • Genuine love of the Rosary
  • A sense of the dignity of work
  • Devotion to Mary and the saints
  • A proper love for the things of this world and for the things of Heaven
  • Attentiveness at Mass
  • Love for the Eucharist
  • An understanding and love of purity
  • The ability to make good confessions
  • And dozens of other skills, habits, and virtues that every good Catholic child needs.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 336 pages
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Christ the Life of the Soul
Christ the Life of the Soul
by Bl Dom Columba Marmion, OSB

Christ, the Life of the Soul is a modern spiritual classic. Drawing upon the Scriptures, the Liturgy, and the Doctors of the Church, Blessed Columba Marmion shows us the path towards freedom from self-bondage and the enlargement of our souls - to realize, with St. Paul, that "I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me."

As Blessed Marmion puts it, "Christ is the Alpha and Omega of all sanctity." The author shows how to die to sin and live for God, and the primary sources of our spiritual nourishment in the Eucharist and prayer, until the consummation of our adoption in Christ Jesus in the mystical body of Christ.

Perhaps Pope Benedict XV said it best: "Read this - it is the pure doctrine of the Church ... and singularly conducive to excite and maintain the flame of Divine love in the soul." "He bequeathed to us an authentic treasury of spiritual teaching for the Church of our time. In his writings he teaches a way of holiness, simple and yet demanding, for all the faithful." - Pope John Paul II "

The works of Marmion are outstanding in the accuracy of their doctrine, the clarity of their style, and the depth and richness of their thought." - Pope Pius XII "Abbot Marmion carries us back to a wider and more wholesome tradition, and many will rise up to bless him, as they find in his teaching new strength, and fresh vigor in their striving after God." - Francis Cardinal Bourne Born in Ireland in 1858, Blessed Columba Marmion became Abbot of Maredsous Abbey, Belgium, and one of the great spiritual masters of the 20th century. His conferences and books have influenced popes, cardinals, priests, monks, and laity alike.

Paperback, size 9" x 6", 384 pages
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The Life of Matt Talbot
The Life of Matt Talbot
by Sir Joseph A Glynn

What did alcoholics do before there was Alcoholics Anonymous?

Let us consider a few parts of this holy man's life: "He was not quarrelsome when drunk, but went quietly home to bed when the public-houses had closed for the night. No matter how much drink he had taken the night before, he was up in time for his work, which started at 6 a.m., and left the house clean and tidy in his person. He acquired the habit of taking the Holy Name in vain and of using strong language when talking with his fellow workers, and he began to neglect the Sacraments, though he went to Mass on Sundays. His prayers consisted of blessing himself when he got out of bed in the morning, as he was, usually, too drunk to say any prayers going to bed. For two, if not three, years before his conversion he had not been to the Sacraments of Penance or the Holy Eucharist. "The picture which Matt Talbot presents to us at this period is that of a young fellow going fast on the road to ruin; the craving' for drink gradually mastering him; the duties of his religion almost completely neglected; and the duties to his parents entirely ignored. The picture is dark, but it is not all black. All his troubles came from the one sin-indulgence in drink. He had no other vice and his moral character was irreproachable."

From his early teens until age 28 Matt's only aim in life had been liquor. But from that point forward, his only aim was God. Matt became increasingly deout. He lived a life of prayer, fasting and service, trying to model himself on the sixth century Irish monks. Though he has not been formally recognized as a saint, Matt Talbot may be considered a patron of men and women struggling with alcoholism.

Paperback, size 9" x 6", 112 pages
$32.00
The Great Encyclicals
The Great Encyclicals
Volume Two: The Spiritual Letters
by Pope Leo XIII
Compiled and Introduced by Leo L. Clarke

The reign of Pope Leo XIII is the fourth-longest of any papacy in the two-thousand-year history of the Catholic Church. Over the course of a full quarter-century, Leo XIII courageously engaged with the modern world, asserting the Church’s authority and wisdom in the face of unprecedented challenges and confusion. He was also a prolific author, issuing a total of eighty-six encyclical letters on matters both spiritual and social. Compiled and engagingly introduced by Leo L. Clarke, The Great Encyclicals of Pope Leo XIII comprises—across two volumes—thirty-one of those letters, to present the vibrant and courageous insights of this great shepherd to an age with a pronounced need of hearing and heeding his message.

Volume Two: The Spiritual Letters contains seventeen of Leo XIII’s encyclicals dedi­cated to strengthening the Church in faith and in practice, including the out­standing Aeterni patris (on the restoration of Christian philosophy), Arcanum divinae (on Christian marriage), and Providentissimus Deus (on the study of Holy Scripture), and crowned with select letters on the Holy Rosary.

Contents
  • Aeterni Patris - On the Restoration of Christian Philosophy (1879)
  • Arcanum Divinae - On Christian Marriage (1880)
  • Exeunte Iam Anno - On the Right Ordering of Christian Life (1888)
  • Quamquam Pluries - On Devotion to Saint Joseph (1889)
  • Providentissimus Deus - On the Study of Holy Scripture (1893)
  • Satis Cognitum - On the Unity of the Church (1896)
  • Divinum Illud Munus - On the Holy Spirit (1897)
  • Annum Sacrum - On the Consecration to the Sacred Heart (1899)
  • Tametsi Futura Prospicientibus - On Jesus Christ the Redeemer (1900)
  • Mirae Caritatis - On the Holy Eucharist (1902)
  • Supremi Apostolatus Officio - On Devotion of the Rosary (1883)
  • Octobri Mense - On the Rosary (1891)
  • Magnae Dei Matris - On the Rosary (1892)
  • Laetitiae Sanctae - On the Commendation of Devotion to the Rosary (1893)
  • Iucunda Semper Expectatione - On the Rosary (1894)
  • Adiutricem - On the Rosary (1895)
  • Fidentem Piumque Animum - On the Rosary (1896)

Paperback, size 9" x 6", 300 pages
Volume Two: The Spiritual Letters
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Against Luther's Babylonian Captivity
Defense of the Royal Assertion
Against Luther's Babylonian Captivity
by St John Fisher

Henry VIII was perhaps the best educated monarch to sit on the English throne since Alfred the Great, and was uniquely placed to put together a treatise refuting the errors of Martin Luther. Luther responded by hurling insults at the king. Thus, the greatest theologian in Christendom at the time, St. John Fisher, stepped into the fore, with a treatise defending Henry VIII’s treatise and at the same time, going for the jugular of Luther’s theology. Written in Latin for a European audience, Fisher marshals his mastery of the Church Fathers and Holy Scripture to not only defend the King’s book, but to shred Luther’s teaching.

Now, for the very first time in English, you can read Fisher’s masterful dismantling of Lutheran theology. In twelve chapters, Fisher demonstrates Luther’s own internal contradictions, his mischaracterization of the King’s arguments, and defense of Catholic doctrine on the Sacraments, the Eucharist, grace, and the refutation of Luther’s doctrines.

Contents
Chapter One: Luther’s Agitated Arrogance Is Openly Deceitful
Chapter Two: His Apology That Attempts to Cover Notable Vices Is in Vain
Chapter Three: Regarding the Faithful’s Communion, the Church’s Custom Should Be Observed
Chapter Four: The Substance of the Bread Does Not Remain with the Most Holy Body of Christ
Chapter Five: The Mass Is Not a Testament
Chapter Six: The Mass Is Properly Called a Sacrifice and a Work by Those of Right Faith
Chapter Seven: Certain Quibbling Subterfuges and Lying Sophisms Are Laid Bare
Chapter Eight: The Mass Is Not Solely a Promise
Chapter Nine: Some of Luther’s False Accusations against the King Are Done Away With
Chapter Ten: We Must Believe in the Fathers’ United and Harmonious Scriptural Interpretation
Chapter Eleven: The Judgment of Doctrine Belongs to the Fathers Rather Than to the People
Chapter Twelve: Orders and Matrimony Are Sacraments and Efficaciously Confer Grace

Paperback, size 9" x 6", 275 pages

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Defense of the Royal Assertion
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The Canons and Decrees of the Council of Trent
The Canons and Decrees of the Council of Trent
Translated and Introduced by Rev. H. J. Schroeder

This Council of Trent (1545-1563) spanned the pontificates of five popes and shone as a beacon to all the world, condemning errors of the Protestant Reformation and making pronouncements on a vast number of Church doctrines and disciplines.

In this volume of The Canons and Decrees of the Council of Trent, originally published in 1941, Fr. H. J. Schroeder, O.P.,  provides an exact translation of the texts promulgated by the council and elucidates its momentous accomplishments. Readers will find the text of the documents as here presented refreshingly clear and definitive, as characteristic of the Church's official pronouncements. Covered within are the official decrees on such elements of Catholic doctrine as:
  • Transubstantiation of the Eucharist
  • The nature of the Mass
  • Penance
  • Extreme Unction
  • Matrimony as a sacrament
  • Holy Orders
  • Original Sin
  • Veneration of saints, Relics, and Our Lady
  • And far more!

Footnotes with Scriptural references are provided throughout the text, as well as internal cross-references between different parts of the council's decrees. Lovers of Church history, the development of doctrine, and Catholic truth will not want to miss this magnificent translation of one of the greatest of the 21 ecumenical councils of the Catholic Church.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 298 pages
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$34.00
St Charbel Makhlouf
St Charbel Makhlouf
One of the Greatest Saints of Our Time
by Anonymous

St. Charbel (1828 - 98), a Maronite Rite Catholic religious, priest and hermit of Bekaa-Kafra, Lebanon, is considered by many to be the masculine counterpart of the Little Flower of Lisieux and one of the greatest saints of our times. He led a hidden life of profound virtue, humble labour and ardent fervour for the Holy Eucharist.

He left home at the age of twenty-three to follow the examples of two uncles by entering the monastic life of the Lebanese Maronite Order (a religious order within the Catholic Maronite Rite that includes most Catholics in Lebanon). He was profoundly devoted to the Holy Rosary and to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, which he said daily at 11:00AM. Why so late? Because he knelt before the Blessed Sacrament from midnight the night before (yes, eleven hours!) to prepare for Mass!

His obedience was absolutely perfect, going even so far as to obey the lay labourers at the monastery. His fasting and penances were severe. He separated himself from the world entirely, from his first entrance to the novitiate. His only contact with the outside world was at the request of his superiors, orders which he followed without question. His entire life, without the slightest exception, was completely supernatural. The stories of his heroic virtues, told by many who knew him, are fascinating enough especially since they take place in a land that Catholics are not much accustomed to thinking of as Catholic - Lebanon. It is even more interesting as he was a miracle worker in life and in death - the miracles were practically non - stop.

Fr. Charbel suffered a stroke on December 16, 1898, during the Offertory of the Liturgy...the high point of his day - his entire life was an offertory. He was reciting the prayer of the Holy Liturgy of the Maronite Rite: "Father of Truth, behold Your Son, a sacrifice pleasing to You. Accept this offering of Him who died for me..." As he fell to the floor, he kept his hands safely clasped around the Holy Eucharist. His companion, Fr. Makarios Al-Mishmeshani the Hermit, and some other monks helped him to his cell, where he continued to repeat that prayer until his death on Christmas Eve, 1898.

From April 22-August 14, 1950, exactly 350 miracles were recorded at his tomb...20 of the cured were Moslems. MANY, MANY more were recorded as his body remained perfectly intact (supple skin, flexible joints, no odour) for over 75 years after his death and exuded a miraculous liquid that healed a great number of crippled and sick people and converted many others, including Moslems to the True Faith. His casket rotted, he did not. The author of the book warns that the miraculous events surrounding the Saint's life are so great, that it is easy to lose sight of the essential - his holiness.

The Sacred Scriptures tell us that war is a punishment for sin. Consequently, sanctity is the ultimate solution to war. While the Middle East and specifically St. Charbel's beloved Lebanon has recently been torn asunder, let us all invoke him as we earnestly pray for peace and the conversion of non-believers...intentions dear to the heart of St. Charbel.

Paperback, size 5" x 3", 96 pages
One of the Greatest Saints of Our Time
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How to Pray Well - Gier
How to Pray Well
by Very Rev. William Gier, S.V.D.

The conversations we share with those we love often become the highlight of our day — yet we sometimes forget that prayer is simply conversation with God. Prayer is every soul's means to directly glorify God, express gratitude, and seek His guidance — anytime, anywhere. Unlike self-help books that promise shortcuts to life improvement, this manual provides genuine tools for deepening our prayer life and cultivating a more intimate relationship with God. The more time we spend in God's presence, the clearer our lives become and the more naturally we discover steps toward improvement. This transformation happens simply by praying more consistently, even through brief daily prayers.

This accessible guide offers the first steps toward making your prayers meaningful, fervent, and effective. If you want to begin improving your prayer life with God, this book provides an excellent and straightforward way to start.

What you'll discover in this manual on the power of praying well:
  • The Prayer of Meditation - How to meditate with guidance
  • The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Understanding its significance
  • Mass Prayers and Holy Communion - Complete explanations
  • Making Good Intentions - Practical ways to focus your spiritual purpose
  • Daily Examination of Conscience - Guidelines for honest self-reflection
  • Walking in God's Presence - Living with spiritual awareness
  • Oral Prayer Guidance - Practical hints for spoken prayer
  • The Our Father - Deep exploration of Christ's perfect prayer
  • Christ's Priestly Prayers - Understanding Jesus as High Priest
  • The Holy Rosary - Traditional Marian devotion
  • The Divine Office - Liturgical prayer throughout the day
  • Eucharistic Adoration - Fifteen-minute visits with Jesus
  • The Way of the Cross - Meditative journey with Christ's passion
  • Weekly Confession - Regular spiritual cleansing
  • Spiritual Exercises - Understanding their ultimate purpose
  • Indulgences - How to gain them and collections of indulgenced prayers
  • Sacred Heart Devotions - Forms of consecration
  • Monthly Spiritual Renewal - Growth and preparation for eternal life
  • First Saturday Devotion - Special Marian observance

Sewn Hardback with black ribbon, size 6.25" x 4.4", 490 pages
$40.00
The Crusader on Vacation
The Crusader on Vacation
Nine Weeks of Vacation Readings For Children of the Eucharistic Crusade
by Anonymous

This beautifully illustrated book is aimed at members of this Eucharistic Crusade while they are on summer vacation, a time when the progress made in the spirit of the Crusade during the school year can be all too easily lost. For every week of vacation, there is a specific focus – sometimes the four elements of the Crusade motto, sometimes other more general topics like the Mass, the Priesthood, virtues and defects… Each day provides a short reading to deepen Crusaders’ knowledge and a beautiful story to give them examples they can imitate, thereby stimulating progress rather than regression.

God hears the innocent prayers of children, and their sacrifices and Communions are very pleasing to Him. Therefore, it is in the interests of the Church and society for as many children as possible to belong to the Eucharistic Crusade and for the spirit of this same Crusade to be kept alive in these young souls exposed to so much more dissipation and danger during summer vacation.

By the grace of God, this book will assist in this task.

Paperback, size 8" x 5.25", 334 pages
Nine Weeks of Vacation Readings For Children of the Eucharistic Crusade
$27.00
Expositio Missae
Expositio Missae
The Mysteries of the Mass Explained
by St Bonaventure

The Mass is a central and essential part of the Christian life, the very source and summit of our devotion and piety. Instituted by Jesus Himself at the Last Supper and faithfully passed on by the apostles and their successors, it is not merely a memorial of the passion, death, and resurrection of our Savior, but a true participation in His one redeeming sacrifice. It does not merely praise and invoke God, but causes Him to be really, truly, and substantially present. It is through the Mass that we become closest to Jesus, and mystically partake in His passion, death, and resurrection. It is through the Mass that we receive the “Bread of the Angels,” which imparts to our fragile human nature the eternal life of God Himself.

Saint Bonaventure’s Expositio Missae (“Exposition of the Mass”) offers inspiring and touching insight into the multiple layers of meaning and symbolism embodied within the sacred actions of the Eucharistic celebration. Also offered in this volume are some of the Seraphic Doctor’s beautiful and passionate prayers, including those to be said before Mass, before the reception of Holy Communion, and after Mass. As Saint Bonaventure says, with this book, you will be able to “hear the most holy Mass with the greatest possible devotion and reverence.”

Hardcover, size 7" x 5", 120 pages
The Mysteries of the Mass Explained
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The Christmas of the Eucharist
The Christmas of the Eucharist
Selection from Father Faber
by Rev. John Fitzpatrick, O.M.I.

This is a Christmas book about the Blessed Sacrament.

When, at the good tidings of great joy, the little ones crowd to the Crib, going over, as it were, and going back to Bethlehem, to see the gracious mystery which has come to pass, we elders turn rather to the Tabernacle, to find there once again, new-born in mystic birth and wrapped in the swaddling-clothes of the sacramental species, Him for whom there is really no far-away and no long-ago.

These pages will help to penetrate us, while kneeling there in lowly adoration, with the spirit of the dweller in that ‘house of bread’, and to make us, in very truth, as little, children once again.

Paperback, size 5" x 3.8", 120 pages, Impr 1901
Selection from Father Faber
$16.00
The King's Hostage
The King's Hostage
Saint Margaret of Hungary: A Tale of Vows and Sanctity
by E. Virginia Newell

St. Margaret of Hungary, OP (Margit in Hungarian; January 27, 1242 – January 18, 1270) was a Dominican nun and the daughter of King Béla IV of Hungary and Maria Laskarina. The 8th child of ten, she was the younger sister of St. Kinga of Poland (Kunegunda) and St. Yolanda of Poland and, through her father, the niece of the famed St. Elizabeth of Hungary. She was a member of the illustrious Arpad family who gave many great rulers and saints to the world over 300 years. Among them are the famous King St. Stephen crowned in 1000 AD as well as St. Irene, and two other St. Elizabeths.

Margaret was born during the Mongol invasion of Hungary (1241–42). Her parents vowed that if Hungary was liberated from the Mongols, they would dedicate the child to religion. The three  year old Margaret was entrusted by her parents to the Dominican monastery at Veszprém in 1245. Six years later she was transferred to the Monastery of the Blessed Virgin founded by her parents on Nyulak Szigete (Rabbit Island) near Buda (today Margaret Island, named after her, and a part of Budapest; the ruins of the monastery can still be seen). She spent the rest of her life there, dedicating herself to religion and opposing all attempts of her father to arrange a political marriage for her with King Ottokar II of Bohemia.

She lived in total humility, engaging in the most menial tasks even in the winter when her hands bled from the cold. She constantly fasted and refused nice clothes and royal comforts, remarking that she preferred the odor of sanctity when dead to smelling sweet only when alive. She spent her days in prayer, in devotion to the Eucharist, and caring for the poor, lavishing on them whatever gifts her royal family sent her.

This is her story.

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Saint Margaret of Hungary: A Tale of Vows and Sanctity
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