Spiritual Life

PENTECOST: The Coming of the Holy Ghost
by E. Mary Christie

Written in poetry format, this little book provides a simple understanding of this wondrously joyful and holy event.

Paperback,

God Made All Things
by E. Mary Christie

This concise and warmly illustrated book tells the story of Creation, Original Sin, and the coming of the Redeemer.

Age range: 3 - 8 years

Paperback, size 9" x 6", 20 pages

Living for God text
Living My Religion Series Book 4
by Msgr W. R. Kelly, LL.D., Sr Mary Imelda, S.L. and Msgr M. A. Schumacher, M.A.Book 3

Explained and correlated with Bible and Church history, this traditional catechism program was reproduced from the 1940's edition with no revisions. Based upon the questions and answers of the Baltimore Catechism, these books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for grades kindergarten through eight. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and adequate knowledge of his holy Faith.

Syllabus and Teacher manual is also available.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 380 pages

Heaven's Treasures
Talks to Boys and Girls
by Fr. Winfrid Herbst, S.D.S.

These talks were given by the great storyteller, Fr. Winfrid Herbst, in the early part of the 20th century. So well-received were these talks that it was decided to put them in print so that all Catholic children across America could benefit from them. Parents and teachers alike will also find them useful as fools for teaching the Faith or as a read-aloud.

Contained in this work are talks about Virtues, the Holy Family, the Liturgical Year (and how to observe the different seasons properly), Angels, School Days, and many certain truths found within our Catholic Faith.From each and every story, the child should be able to draw good thoughts, from which they will be directed to make good resolves. Thus these stories will have a salutary influence on the lives of children and help them to grow in goodness; to become model Catholic boys and girls.

Paperback, size 8.25" x 5.75", 206 pages.

Living in God's Grace
Living My Religion Series Book 3
by Msgr W. R. Kelly, LL.D., Sr Mary Imelda, S.L. and Msgr M. A. Schumacher, M.A.Book 3

Explained and correlated with Bible and Church history, this traditional catechism program was reproduced from the 1940's edition with no revisions. Based upon the questions and answers of the Baltimore Catechism, these books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for grades kindergarten through eight. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and adequate knowledge of his holy Faith. 

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 347 pages

Living in God's Law text
Living My Religion Series Book 2
by Msgr W. R. Kelly, LL.D., Sr Mary Imelda, S.L. and Msgr M. A. Schumacher, M.A.

Explained and correlated with Bible and Church history, this traditional catechism program was reproduced from the 1940's edition with no revisions. Based upon the questions and answers of the Baltimore Catechism, these books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for grades kindergarten through eight. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and adequate knowledge of his holy Faith.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 216 pages

A Way to Achievement
by Mother Margaret Bolton

In this life, all of us invariably meet with obstacles and problems.  To overcome these difficulties can seem like an impossible task, especially if one has not developed habits of self-discipline, positive thinking and perseverance in faith.

Written during the early years of World War II, as a way to give hope to a world overshadowed with despair and uncertainty, this book seeks to anchor the reader in time-tested methods of self-discipline rooted in scripture and prayer.

Written by the author of The Spiritual Way, and filled with good advice and reflections, this little booklet is an ideal introduction to the spiritual life for young people as well as adults.

Paperback, size 8" x 5.25", 126 pages

Soldier of Christ
Talks before Confirmation
by Mother Mary Loyola

Any book on the sacrament of Confirmation can explain what Confirmation is, but this is the only book that explains, in the most original and engaging manner, what Confirmation does. It is both a dialogue and a travelogue, taking the reader on a journey from the Crusades to the Crimea; from medieval ceremonies of Knighthood to early modern methods of warfare.What does it mean to be a Soldier of Christ? For the true child of God, life is a daily battle against a well-concealed foe--that is, our own flaws and failings--and Mother Mary Loyola proposes to arm young recruits adequately for this task, leaving no stone unturned in her quest to root out this 'enemy at home'. This is the sort of basic training no young Catholic should be without.

Please note: this is considered a revised edition due to the correction of errors in the original text, the addition of selected footnotes, and minor clarifications in punctuation or phrasing. No material has been removed or rewritten.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 354 pages

Angel Food For Boys and Girls vol 4
by Fr Gerald T Brennan

These Angel Food books, frosted with Christ-like charm, simplicity, and attractive truths, are here served for the additional delight of the many who have enjoyed other Father Brennan books.

Angel Food for Boys & Girls Volume IV includes: "St. Peter Goes Shopping", "The Priest of Times Square", "Jesus' Workshop", etc...

Each volume also has a topical index relating various subjects in the stories to chapters in the Baltimore Catechism (No. 2).

Hardcover, size 7.25" x 5.5", 126 pages

Angel Food For Boys and Girls vol 2
by Fr Gerald T Brennan

These Angel Food books, frosted with Christ-like charm, simplicity, and attractive truths, are here served for the additional delight of the many who have enjoyed other Father Brennan books.

Volume II includes: "The Orphan's Plea", "A Surprise for a King", "Half Past Three", etc...

Each volume also has a topical index relating various subjects in the stories to chapters in the Baltimore Catechism (No. 2).

Hardback, size 7.25" x 5.5", 125 pages

Angel Food For Boys and Girls vol 3
by Fr Gerald T Brennan

These Angel Food books, filled with Christ-like charm, simplicity, and attractive truths, are here served for the additional delight of the many who have enjoyed other Father Brennan books.

Angel Food for Boys & Girls, Volume III, contains over two dozen short stories, including: "Is God Very Big?", "Jesus! Are You There?", "A Mother's Note," and many more.

Each volume also has a topical index relating various subjects in the stories to chapters in the Baltimore Catechism (No2).

Hardcover, size 7.25" x 5.5", 114 pages

Angel Food For Boys and Girls vol 1
by Fr Gerald T Brennan

These Angel Food books, frosted with Christ-like charm, simplicity, and attractive truths, are here served for the additional delight of the many who have enjoyed other Father Brennan books.

Volume I includes: "The Devil at the Door", "Marty's First Mass", "The Girl in the Shabby Dress", "The Boy Who Made God Smile", etc...

Each volume also has a topical index relating various subjects in the stories to chapters in the Baltimore Catechism (No. 2). 

Hardcover, size 7.25" x 5.5", 114 pages

The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism
From the Baltimore Catechism
by Fr Bennet Kelly, C.P.

The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism contains the revised text of the official Baltimore Catechism (No. 0) in a user-friendly format and design.

Written for children in Grades 1 and 2, this book explains Catholic doctrine with the aid of many exclusive features, including many pictures to help children understand each lesson. Extensive use of Sacred Scripture demonstrates the basis of Catholic doctrine and brings it to life.

This book combines a contemporary viewpoint and language with a solid time-tested exposition of Catholic Church teachings.

Also available:
No. 1 The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism
No. 2 The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism

Booklet, size 8.1" x 5.3", 68 pages, Impr.

Portrait of the Son
A Tale of Love
The Theological Virtues Trilogy
by Josephine Nobisso

The richest man in the world, with the most varied and treasured art collection in existence, begets the most wonderful son who, like himself, loves and appreciates every creation they possess. They relish entering the very worlds of their seascapes, landscapes, cityscapes and even abstract forms, but, most of al, they cherish their portraits, sharing in the very lives of their subjects. Under the father’s solicitous eye, and with their motherly estate keeper’s assistance, the exceptional son grows in wisdom and stature, extending his wealth to whomever wants it. What becomes of this son? And what later becomes of the treasures when the father decides to offer his immensely vast collection at auction? What superlative will be the most superlative of all? The man who wins the auction for the Portrait of the Son is in for the surprise of his life, and the would-be bidders witness a miracle of conversion.

This is the third volume in a trilogy of The Theological Virtues--faith, hope, and love--which began with THE WEIGHT OF A MASS, A Tale of Faith, and TAKE IT TO THE QUEEN, A Tale of Hope. Printed on the front and back underflaps are theological insights into the text and art of this story for all ages, for the true protagonists are the Persons of the Holy Trinity, the seen and unseen world of Creation, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Also available in hardcover.

Paperback, size 11.75" x 8.25", 40 pages

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

My Life with God
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik

Shows children how God is part of their lives.

Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages, full colour illustrations

King of the Golden City
by Mother Mary Loyola

The King of the Golden City is an allegorical tale which has stood the test of time because of the beauty of its symbolism and the richness of its spiritual advice. 

The book that began it all...

Mother Mary Loyola had used the simple allegory of a little maid and the gracious King who deigned to visit her as a catechetical tool for many years...a brief sketch of this story appears in The Children's Charter, her book of advice for parents and teachers published in 1911.  But it wasn't until 1919, when she sent a version of the story to P.J. Kenedy, an American publisher who took a keen interest in her work, that she began expanding what was originally a simple vignette into a full book-length story.  It then took two years before this book was finished and brought out to great acclaim. 

Though Mother Loyola knew that children would love this wonderful story, she could not have foreseen that it would be this, her only allegory and one of her last published works, that would rekindle an interest in her work many years later.

Hardcover with dust jacket, size 10.5" x 8.25", 120 pages

The Mass for Children and
Our Sacraments
by Msgr William Kelly

This charming pair of Catholic children’s classics have been carefully reprinted from the original 1925 and 1927 editions in a matching hardback set.

The Mass For Children

This little book gives an explanation of the Mass that is both inspirational and easy-to-understand.

“The author of this wonderful little book has devised a plan which rends the veil and simplifies all necessary explanations. He knows how to approach the mind and heart of a child. He uses this gifted insight in presenting to the child the sublime drama of the Mass in a most appealing way. The language is simple, the explanations numerous and complete, the stories apt and compelling, and the pictures superb and arising naturally from the text.

This book should hold first place on the list of supplementary readers. Better still, it will serve as an instructive prayer-book during the Mass. It will make the Holy Sacrifice better known and better loved by children. Adults too, will read it with interest and with profit, and will regret that it did not come earlier in their lives.” -Joseph Smith, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, 1925

Hardcover with colour illustrations, size 7" x5.5", 64 pages


Our Sacraments

This wholesome children’s book consists of a series of stories that illustrate the layers of meaning and symbolism in the sacraments. The author himself describes the book to children in the following way:

“My Dear Boys and Girls, When Our Lord was here on earth He helped people to understand His teachings by telling them stories. Now in this little book there are stories that will help you. They will help you understand what the Church teaches about the seven wonderful sacraments. As you read the stories and look at the pictures, you will see for yourselves what the sacraments are and what they do, and your catechism lessons will, I hope, be made easier and more interesting.” -Father Kelly, Feast of the Ascension, 1927

Hardcover with colour illustrations, size 7" x 5.5", 130 pages