Prayer
by Venerable Louis of Grenada
In Marvels of Creation, Venerable Louis of Granada writes beautifully and profoundly, so that we might see the wonders that God has put in plain sight and give glory to Him for them. Here is great spiritual fruit that has nourished the greatest saints for centuries and now will sustain you in prayerful reflection and wonder of all that God created in His perfect and awesome design.
One of the most prominent and exceptional spiritual teachers of the sixteenth century, this holy Dominican stands as a master of the spiritual life throughout the whole Christian tradition. Born in extremely poor circumstances, his mother was widowed when he was five, and the pair subsisted on alms gathered from outside the gate of a Dominican priory.
Eventually, Louis became a Dominican himself, and began a career of preaching that resulted, at length, in traveling throughout Spain and Portugal. He attained—despite the humble friar's best efforts—various posts in the Order of Preachers and served at courts of nobles and the queen regent of Portugal. He was offered bishoprics and the cardinalate, but declined all offers.
He suffered much in his life, accused by the Spanish Inquisition of heresy unjustly; he was later vindicated by the Council of Trent and the witness of subsequent saints. Indeed, he counts among his readers and recommenders such pillars of sanctity as St. Rose of Lima, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Louise de Marillac, and St. Francis de Sales, who recommended Venerable Louis's work be read as a "second Breviary."
Venerable Louis's Sinner's Guide has been compared to The Imitation of Christ for its breadth, intensity, and usefulness for devotion and has been translated into Italian, French, German, Polish, Latin, and Greek. Some of his books have even made it into Turkish and Japanese. But Venerable Louis's primary mission, quite unusually for his time, was to write and preach for the laity. Indeed, a disapproving observer said Venerable Louis wrote for "wives of carpenters," maybe forgetting who the Blessed Virgin was. Let, then, the words of this venerable Spanish preacher illuminate your heart with the light of Christ, speaking, as it were, straight from the bosom of the Master.
With this updated and annotated edition of The Marvels of Creation, you can discover what the great saints have known: that we are to wonder and praise all things, great and small, which our creator God has placed in the world around us . . . and that Venerable Louis is a spiritual guide unlike any other.
Paperback, size 7" x 5", 160 pages
Rooting Out Hidden Faults
How the Particular Examen Conquers Sin
by James McElhone
This step-by-step guide on how to make a Particular Examen is rooted in the five wounds of Jesus and includes prayers, sample format, and predominant faults to avoid in prayer, work, study, and recreation. As most of us struggle with the same assortment of sins, these targeted reflections will assist you in conquering your faults.
This reprint of the 1952 classic contains prayers for each topic from the traditional Roman Missal that help you foster the proper spirit of mind and unction of heart for fruitful meditation.
Here is a valuable resource for any Catholic — priest, consecrated, or lay — wishing to develop a plan for spiritual holiness. It provides self-inventory questions for each vice to help determine angles of attack and addresses misconceptions about each vice. You will learn ways to defeat your vices, and thus serve God more wholeheartedly, and will find rules for practicing fraternal charity by contemplating the cardinal and theological virtues.
If your root sin is a type of pride, this book will show you how to cultivate the corresponding virtue of humility by meditating on the lives of Jesus and Mary. By the same token, if your predominant fault is avarice, the biblical references provided will bolster your resolve and engender thoughts of poverty in spirit instead. Penetrating reflections are offered to overcome lust with purity, anger with
meekness, gluttony with temperance, envy with common sense, and sloth with zeal.
You will also acquire tips on how to:
- Read the Bible more efficaciously to reflect on Christ and grow in union with God
- Thank God for His goodness and the many graces He showers upon you and others daily
- Ask the Holy Ghost for self-knowledge, growth in virtue, and the seven gifts
- Determine your dominant sin and assess your progress daily through the Particular Examen
- Practice the presence of God in imitation of Our Lady in every circumstance
- Develop personal and practical resolutions and a firm purpose of amendment
Hidden saints embolden the Church in times of persecution. Take up your cross. Defend your faith for God's glory and the salvation of souls.
Paperback, 176 pages
compiled by Fr Francis X. Lasance
"The conquest of self is the grandest triumph that man can achieve."
Self Conquest holds inspiring thoughts for each day of the year. Reflecting on these counsels, drawn from the Scriptures and sayings of numerous saints, including St. Teresa of Avila, St Ignatius of Loyola, St. Francis de Sales, and St. Alphonsus Liguori, will assist us in striving for sanctity.
Flexi leather cover, size 7.4" x 5.3", 216 pages, Impr 1936
The Catholic Sermon Notes of Saint John Henry Newman
Arranged According to the Calendar of the Traditional Roman Rite
complied by Fathers of the Birmingham Oratory
St. John Henry Newman (1801-1890) converted from Anglicanism to Catholicism in 1845. Ordained to the Catholic priesthood in 1846, he became a Cardinal in 1879. His writings, noted for their combination of gentle warmth and firm conviction, have helped innumerable non-Catholics overcome their fears and objections in order to embrace the Catholic faith.
Cardinal Newman has been largely known as a great preacher from his “Parochial and Plain Sermons”, which come from his Anglican days. His sermons as a Catholic priest were generally not written down, but many of his notes for these have been preserved. These notes were collected by the Fathers of the Birmingham Oratory, which Newman founded, and were originally published more than a century ago. Largely forgotten for many decades, these notes have now been rearranged according to the liturgical calendar of the traditional Roman Rite.
Cardinal Newman’s Sermon Notes reveal his deeply Biblical approach to homiletics, combined with reflections of a theological, ascetical and apologetic character. As a guide to the liturgical year or as a book for meditation and sermon talking points, it will be of great help to priests wanting to preach in the spirit of its illustrious author.
Hardcover, size 8.25" x 5.5", 228 pages
by unknown
St Raphael Archangel Novena booklet includes 24 pages of exclusive Italian 'Fratelli Bonella' fine art and special prayers. The cover displays a colourful gold outlined image of St Raphael the Archangel from the exclusive Italian 'Bonella' art collection. Each page is filled with beautiful prayers, surrounded by colourful, decorative designs.
Booklet, size 6" x 3.75", 24 pages
Patron of the Universal Church
by Fr. Louis Lallemant, SJ
Saint Joseph is patron of the Universal Church. He therefore has a special interest in the needs of all. In Nazareth, the Son of God was subject to him as His foster father. In heaven St. Joseph’s prayers and requests are regarded by Christ as “commands.”
This form of novena was originally devised by the celebrated Fr. Louis Lallemant, S.J. (1587-1633). It has proved particularly effective in obtaining favors through the intercession of St. Joseph. This saintly priest and great master of the spiritual life, to whom St. Joseph never refused anything he asked, ensures those that make this novena that they will obtain everything they ask through the intercession of this great saint if, in turn, they will show him special honor and spread devotion to him among others.
Booklet, size 6.2" x 3.75, 54 pages
Devotional Book
District Superior Fr. Arnaud Rostand in his last Letter to Friends and Benefactors wrote: “entrust all our apostolates, in particular your families, your souls, and our schools to Our Blessed Mother, whom you will receive as a pilgrim in your chapels. She is the most powerful source of fidelity; she is the faithful Virgin” (Regina Coeli Report, July-August 2014) and thus began the efforts to promote and honor Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Virgin throughout the United States. For more information, please visit http://sspx.org/fatima
To assist in this great work, this special Devotional Book was prepared to help readers welcome and honor Our Lady of Fatima. This wonderful book is a guide for prayers and a source of information about the main events of Fatima, in particular the words Our Lady said to the children. In the Devotions section, you will find notes about the main practical means to honour Our Lady. Besides Meditations for the Rosary and the Way of the Cross, it also offers clear texts about the rosary, the principle traditional prayers and hymns to our Lady, both in Latin and English. the meaning of the consecration, as well as of the most touching titles our Lady has been given through the ages.
With Stories and Miracles, you will find encouragement and examples to engage others to enter into this devotion. This book should be a way to enter into, renew, and improve your devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a key point of the revelations of Fatima.
With my blessing, I invite you to discover the Devotional Book. — Fr. Jürgen Wegner, US District Superior
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 246 pages
For Sundays and First Class Feasts
by Angelus Press
Vespers, the traditional evening prayer of the Church, has spiritually sustained the faithful for nearly two millennia. Although painfully absent from parish life since the liturgical reforms of the last century, this newly typeset and edited volume provides everything a parish or individual needs to recite the evening office for Sundays and major feast days according to the rubrics of the 1962 Breviarium Romanum.
In addition to being printed with a dual-column Latin/English text, the book includes the Gregorian melodies necessary for singing Vespers in common; prayers to be said before and after the office; and an extensive introduction on the history of the breviary.
Leatherette Hard Sewn cover, size 8.4" x 6.2", 336 pages, 2 ribbons, red/black tex
by Fr. Daniel A Lord, S.J.
St. Joseph Novena booklet includes 24 pages of exclusive Italian 'Fratelli Bonella' fine art and special prayers. The cover displays a colourful gold outlined St. Joseph image from the exclusive Italian 'Bonella' art collection. Each page is filled with beautiful prayers, surrounded by colourful, decorative designs.
Booklet, size 6" x 3.75", 24 pages
by St Alphonsus Liguori
adapted by Fr Hugh J. O'Connell, C.SS.R.
A convenient pocket-size 31 day devotion to St. Joseph for Catholics. Imprimatur,
Booklet, size 5.9" x 3", 34 pages
Thoughts on the Passion
for Each Day in Lent
As the title suggests, there is a thought or meditation for each day of Lent. Each thought is short - a minute or two - so that even the busiest followers of Christ will find the time.
The meditations end with a short petition, like "O Strength of the Weak! help me to find comfort in Thy sorrows!" (Second Day), or, words from Christ, like " Lose not this precious blood which is shed for you! Let it purify your souls, strengthen your wills, regulate your passions, heal all your wounds." (Third Day).
When Lent arrives, this booklet will provide a quick and easy way to remember the reason for the season.
Booklet, size 8" x 5", 31 pages, Impr 1887
Parts I & II. For the Sundays, Holydays, and Festivals Throughout the Ecclesiastical Year to which are added the Lives of the Saints.
by Leonard Goffiné
Translated from the German edition of Rev. George Ott by Very Rev. Gerard M. Pilz, O.S.B. With many approbations of the Most Rev. Archbishops and Bishops of the united States.
It would be difficult to find a book more suitable for the laity, imparting fuller instruction in faith and morals, or giving more lucid explanations of the ceremonies which the Church employs throughout the Ecclesiastical year. It is no surprise that this Catholic treasure has been warmly recommended over time by many bishops and priests since it first appeared in 1880 to strengthen the Catholic faith, propagate true Christian morality and lead to a better comprehension of the Ecclesiastical year. The Epistle and Gospel for each Sunday or Holyday is fully explained, complete with scriptural references; finally there is a short sermon that relates to the Gospel of the day. Replete with inspirational line drawings, which have been removed by most other publishers.
Fr. Goffine offers a short, insightful, and enriching instructions on the Gospel and the Epistles. Excellent guide for those who attend the Traditional Latin Mass. A must have for those who want to understand the liturgical calendar better.
Sewn Hardcover, size 8.25" x 5.6", 962 pages, Impr 1918
by St Louis de Montfort
This short and revelatory book describes the many mysteries of the Rosary and teaches us how to pray it with proper devotion to Our Lady and her son, Jesus Christ.
St. Louis discusses the numerous intricacies and beauties of the Rosary with topics like:
- Origins of the Rosary
- Mysteries of the Rosary
- Miraculous effects of the Rosary
- Prayers of the rosary
St. Louis’s humble but inspiring writing is the perfect way to reencounter the Rosary, or to try the devotion for the first time. A perpetual advocate for the Catholic Church’s honoring of the Blessed Virgin, St. Louis reveals her love for the Church in a new way in his meditations on the Holy Rosary.
St. Louis De Montfort lived in the 17th century, but his many works of holy Catholic literature have lasted and grown in popularity, even till the present day. Author of the eternal classic, True Devotion to Mary, St. Louis has been teaching the Church and its members valuable lessons about Marian devotion for centuries with enormous spiritual fruits to show for it.
With the holy instruction of St. Louis, you cannot fail to appreciate the greatest gift of Mary— the Holy Rosary. With it, we are sanctified and brought into the presence of God now and at the end of our earthly lives.
Paperback, size 7" x 4.25", 152 pages
The Monastic Experience
by Adalbert de Vogüé, O.S.B.
To love fasting: An impossible ideal or a fundamentally sound rule for life? Fasting, for centuries, was a constitutive element of religious practice. Yet that practice has waned almost to the point of vanishing, as the world—particularly in the West—has made its appetites like unto gods.
“What are the instruments of good works?” To love fasting. (Rule of Saint Benedict)
With fervor and conviction, Dom Adalbert de Vogüé proposes a re-evaluation of fasting, one that comprehends it not as a punishment for man’s physical shortcomings, but as a joyful liberation of man’s spiritual character. To Love Fasting describes the “regular fast,” observed as a rule of daily life, connecting it with its biblical and patristic origins, discussing its vicissitudes by excess or defect through the centuries, and comparing it with its non-Christian and non-religious analogues throughout the ages.
First published in English in 1989, To Love Fasting is a clarion call to appreciate fasting (like chastity) as an abstinence worthy of being loved, for the simple yet profound reason it purifies the body and pacifies the soul, giving joy and freedom to the whole person, and affording indispensable assistance toward the attainment of union with God.
Paperback, size 8" x 5", 190 pages
Happiness in Goodness
by Fr Francis Xavier Lasance
If you were permitted to possess only one prayer book, this would be it! In addition to the Ordinary of the Mass and the Rosary, and virtually every prayer with which Catholics are familiar, this book is filled with counsels and reflections that make the reader discover the meaning of the subtitle, "Happiness in Goodness." Imprimatur: 1908
Paperback, size 5.4" x 4" x 1.2", 700 pages
Catholic Prayers (Large Print)
compiled from Traditional Sources by Thomas A. Nelson
An essential collection of the most popular prayers that have formed the core of Catholic tradition for centuries. Contains over 100 carefully selected prayers, ranging from prayers all Catholics should know by heart, to prayers invoking the saints, to morning and evening offerings.
This prayer book is divided into four sections:
• Beloved Prayers, including basic prayers such as the Our Father and Hail Mary, and classic prayers like the Acts of Faith, Hope, Charity, and more.
• Powerful Prayers for special needs, like the Novena to Our Lady of Good Remedy; Prayer to St. Jude, the Patron of Hopeless Cases; and prayers to Saints Joseph, Rita, Anthony, Philomena, and many others!
• Favorite Prayers that have been used by Catholics for centuries, such as Morning Offerings, litanies, the Prayer of St. Francis, the Offering of St. Ignatius, and other favorites.
• Special Prayers for specific petitions, such as the prayers to St. Gerard Majella for motherhood, St. Peregrine for the healing of cancer, St. Raphael for purity, the Fatima prayers, and dozens more!
Paperback, 128 pages
Based on the Passion and Death of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
by St Bridget of Sweden
Saint Bridget of Sweden was one of the most privileged mystics in the history of the Church. Born to a wealthy family, she was given in marriage to a pious and good-hearted nobleman, with whom she raised eight children, including the future Saint Catherine of Sweden. When her husband died, Bridget founded an order of nuns, the Order of the Most Holy Savior, more commonly called the Bridgettines. She labored until her death to spread her order and boost morality and devotion in the decadent 14th-century Church. She also labored to bring the papacy back to Rome from Avignon. In all her efforts, she was wise, charitable, and outstanding in sanctity.
Fifteen famous, inspiring and powerful prayers composed by St. Bridget of Sweden after her visions of the Passion and death of Jesus. Prayers are over 500 years old!
Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.5", 20 pages
by Mother Mary Loyola
Those who frequently avail themselves of these Sacraments will appreciate this devotional aid which presents a fresh perspective. Here Mother Loyola's characteristic child-like devotion is a refreshing breeze in a still room.
The examination of conscience found in this manual is particularly helpful in rooting out our hidden faults and passions.
Paperback, size 4.37" x 7", 178 pages