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A Novel of Baldwin IV and the Crusades
$28.00  Inc Tax
Self-Mastery with the Saints
Out of Stock
$80.00
For Every Day of the Year
$34.00
Or The Mansions
$40.00  Inc Tax
The Story of the First Canonized Saint of the Americas
$40.00  Inc Tax
And The Promises Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus
$40.00
Blessed Marie of New France
The Story of the First Missionary Sisters in Canada
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The Story of the Apostle to the Gentiles
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Marvelous Dominican Gatekeeper of Lima, Peru
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Crusader King
Crusader King
A Novel of Baldwin IV and the Crusades
by Susan Peek

A new historical novel about the unusual life of King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, the leper crusader king who - despite ascending to the throne at only 13, his early death at 24 and his debilitating disease - performed great and heroic deeds in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Teenagers and avid readers of all ages will be amazed at this story and be inspired by a faith that accomplished the impossible!

Age range 13 - adult

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 185 pages
A Novel of Baldwin IV and the Crusades
$28.00  Inc Tax
Cultivating Virtue
Cultivating Virtue
Self-Mastery with the Saints

How to Master 12 Essential Virtues in 12 Months

On every page Cultivating Virtue imparts the true spirit of the Catholic Faith. This book takes 12 Christian virtues—one for each month, with a reading for each day of the year—and shows you how to master each one. Featuring episodes and sayings from the lives of the Saints, it covers Perfection, Humility, Mortification, Patience, Meekness, Confidence, and Charity, among others.

Master the virtues and set out on your road to becoming a saint by learning directly from the great saints, such as St. Francis de Sales, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Vincent de Paul, St. John of the Cross, St. Jane Frances de Chantal, St. John Chrysostom, and many others.

Cultivating Virtue possesses the unique quality of touching the soul with just a few paragraphs and putting a person in tune with God’s view of our affairs. The reader can pick it up for a few moments and gain incomparable inspiration. This is one of the most moving and powerful Catholic books ever written and one that will enflame the reader with the love of God and desire for true Christian perfection.

Cultivating Virtue was formerly published by TAN Books as A Year with the Saints: A Virtue for Every Month of the Year.

The original text has been re-typeset as an attractive daily meditation.

The new trim size is 7” x 5”. It is bound in a Premium Ultra Soft leatherette cover, with a ribbon marker and gold edges, 480 pages.
Self-Mastery with the Saints
Out of Stock
$80.00
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
Lay Saints: Ascetics and Penitents
Lay Saints: Ascetics and Penitents
by Joan Carroll Cruz

“These are the footprints that the saints on ascending to heaven left behind upon our earth, in order that we, following after, might attain to the same reward.” — The Venerable Bede

In Lay Saints: Ascetics and Penitents, Joan Carroll Cruz guides you through the lives of fifty-eight lay men and women who achieved the heights of sanctity.

These inspiring biographies present saints who seemed destined for sainthood, as well as those who led sinful lives prior to a conversion of heart.

Find a role model from among these saints as Joan Carroll Cruz explores:
  • the acts of charity that you can imitate
  • ascetical practices that lead us closer to God
  • stories of conversion
  • effective acts of penance to atone for prior sins
  • the stories of pilgrims who spent their lives searching for closer union with God
Both those who have just begun their spiritual journey and those well advanced on the road to perfection will find a saint to help them take that next step closer to God.

Through their examples, these saints will inspire ever-greater acts of charity and remind sinners that there is yet hope for salvation.
 
Includes:
58 Saints listed on page 2
Index of Saints
Bibliography

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 212 pages
$30.00
Lay Saints: Martyrs
Lay Saints: Martyrs
by Joan Carroll Cruz

This is the third volume in our Lay Saints series.

“The best souls are they that have been travailed in spiritual business, and find most comfort therein.” — St. Thomas More

In Lay Saints: Martyrs, Joan Carroll Cruz guides you through the lives of seventy-three lay men and women who achieved the heights of sanctity. These inspiring biographies present martyrs who displayed extraordinary fortitude in holding fast to their faith in the midst of great persecution.  Find a role model from among these saints as Joan Carroll Cruz explores:

• their acts of fortitude that you can imitate
• the burning love for God displayed by the martyrs
• stories of heroism, self-denial, and trust in God
• how martyrdom and suffering, heroically endured, encourages the faith of others

In this volume are people from all walks of life and time periods who lovingly embraced the opportunity to die for their refusal to renounce the True Faith.

While many people may never get the chance to forfeit their lives for Christ in so dramatic a fashion, these saints should serve as a guiding light in the endurance of the small sacrifices and persecutions of everyday life.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 331 pages
$30.00
Lay Saints: Models of Family Life
Lay Saints: Models of Family Life
by Joan Carroll Cruz

Everyone has dreams and goals that you want to achieve, but the foremost and overarching goal for every catholic, and the only one that brings true happiness, should be to become a saint and enjoy the Beatific Vision. It is a momentous task that can often seem overwhelming and unattainable. Indeed, without the aid of grace it is impossible. But confident hope can be placed in God that He will always provide the grace necessary to accomplish such a feat. The saints in this volume are evidence of this fact and serve as role models for cooperation with the action of God’s grace.

Within this volume are fifty eight saints who achieved holiness as husbands, wives, parents, or youth. Some lived in marital bliss with never a quarrel; others suffered greatly at the hands of their spouse, and many became saints while still at a tender young age. Each of these saints has qualities to be emulated in living as a member of a family, whether patience is needed in bearing with the faults of a spouse, or temperance is needed to check a natural inclination to anger.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 296 pages
$30.00
Lay Saints: Noble and Humble
Lay Saints: Noble and Humble
by Joan Carroll Cruz

“It is not by the help of gold or gems that I hope to render myself acceptable to the Almighty Father . . . , but rather by resignation to His will and a sense of my own nothingness.” — Saint Hedwig

In Lay Saints: The Noble and the Humble, Joan Carroll Cruz guides you through the lives of sixty-one lay men and women who achieved the heights of sanctity. These inspiring biographies present saints, whether kings and queens or peasants and farmers, who sanctified their daily work through the application of prayer and virtue.
 
Find a role model from among these saints as Joan Carroll Cruz explores:
  • their acts of humilty that you can imitate
  • how they performed their daily tasks with love
  • stories of the saintly leadership of truly Catholic rulers
  • how small, habitual acts of virtue lead to perfection

The saints in this volume range from the great kings and queens of Europe, who were the epitome of true leadership and by whose example whole nations were converted, to the humble farmers and day laborers, who went about their work giving praise to God and calling others to the way of Perfection.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 280 pages
$30.00
St Francis de Sales Signature Set
St. Francis de Sales Signature Set (4-Volume Deluxe Edition)
by St. Francis de Sales · Published by TAN Books

The St. Francis de Sales Signature Set captures the very reason this great saint was so beloved during the Counter-Reformation and remains beloved today. Known rightly as the “Doctor of Charity,” St. Francis preached the full truth of the Faith with patience, gentleness, and an unmistakable love for souls. His approach did not dilute doctrine, it made it accessible, persuasive, and deeply human.

The four masterworks in this collection reveal the breadth of his pastoral heart. Whether guiding ordinary laypeople toward holiness, consoling the suffering, preaching to his flock, or defending Catholic truth against error, St. Francis speaks with clarity, warmth, and confidence rooted in charity. His writings demonstrate that love is not opposed to truth, it is truth rightly delivered.

Presented here in four beautiful, hardbound volumes with gold foil stamping, this signature set is designed to be a lasting source of spiritual direction and encouragement. These books have already brought countless souls back to the Church, and they continue to offer hope, consolation, and renewed love of God and neighbour to readers today.

  • Learn how to live holiness in everyday life from the Doctor of Charity.
  • Discover how truth and love work together in authentic Catholic teaching.
  • Receive guidance, consolation, and encouragement in times of suffering.
  • Strengthen confidence in the Faith through gentle yet firm apologetics.
  • Own a deluxe, heirloom-quality set for lifelong spiritual reading.

Books included in this set:
  1. Introduction to the Devout Life — a practical guide for laypeople seeking holiness in daily life
  2. Consoling Thoughts — spiritual comfort and encouragement for suffering souls
  3. Sermons — pastoral preaching revealing the many dimensions of God’s love
  4. The Catholic Controversy — charitable and compelling defense of the Catholic Faith

Hardcover, size 8.5" x 5.5", 4 volume set
$400.00
Introduction to the Devout Life Deluxe
An Introduction to the Devout Life
by St Francis de Sales

"You aim at true devotion, my dear Philothea, because, as a Christian, you know how acceptable it is to the Divine Majesty. But inasmuch as trifling errors at the outset of any undertaking are wont to increase rapidly as we advance, frequently becoming almost irreparable, it is needful that, first of all, you should ascertain wherein lies the virtue of devotion.”  — St. Francis de Sales

Everyone wants to go to Heaven, but how many of us actually know how to get there? 

Learn from the writings of St. Francis de Sales, the Doctor of Charity, on this very matter in his work that specifically addresses this most important question. The knowledgeable and holy Doctor of the Church writes in a way that is at once easy to read and suited to all readers, yet thorough, authoritative, reliable, kind, and gentle. He guides us to the knowledge that we are all called to the devout life. True devotion to God, as St. Francis de Sales points out, adorns every vocation. Additionally, St. Francis will explain that the devout life is a choice worthy for its own sake: “And our blessed Lord Himself assure[s] us that a devout life is a lovely, a pleasant, and a happy life.”

Addressed as a personal letter to Philothea (which means “lover of God”) this book covers all the parts of a devout life:
  • Our desire to lead a devout life 
  • Our full resolution to do so
  • How we should approach God in prayer and the Sacraments
  • The practice of 16 important virtues
  • Remedies against ordinary temptations
  • And confirmation in our practice of devotion


Leatherette Deluxe Hardcover, size 8.9" x 5.9", 360 pages

$100.00  Inc Tax
Maxims and Counsels
Maxims and Counsels
For Every Day of the Year
by St Francis de Sales

Maxims and Counsels of Saint Francis de Sales for Every Day of the Year offers a devotional collection of the saint’s daily wisdom, presenting brief reflections and practical spiritual guidance drawn from the gentle Doctor of the Church to help readers grow in virtue, charity, humility, patience, and trust in God as they navigate the challenges and joys of daily life rooted in Catholic tradition. Each entry invites Christian contemplation and application of St. Francis de Sales’ timeless teaching to everyday situations.
  • Provides daily spiritual counsel for year-long reflection and growth
  • Draws on the gentle wisdom of Saint Francis de Sales, a revered Bishop and Doctor of the Church
  • Emphasizes virtues such as humility, patience, kindness, and trust in God
  • Encourages practical application of Christian virtues in daily life
  • Compact paperbound format makes it suitable for daily devotional reading

Paperback, size 7" x 5", 128 pages
For Every Day of the Year
$34.00
The Interior Castle
The Interior Castle
Or The Mansions
by St Teresa of Avila

What does the life of our soul look like?

In The Interior Castle, St. Teresa imagines the soul as a magnificent castle full of spacious and elaborate rooms. And, as St. Teresa describes, at the heart of this castle stands the seat of the King Himself.  

“I thought of the soul as resembling a castle, formed of a single diamond or a very transparent crystal, and containing many rooms, just as in Heaven there are many mansions. If we reflect, sisters, we shall see that the souls of the just man is but a paradise, in which, God tells us, He takes His delight.” (Page 7)

This book provides a remarkable description of the spiritual life of the soul. From the first release of the soul from mortal sin into sanctifying grace, to the mystical marriage of the soul to Christ, Interior Castle describes the spiritual life as a journey through the imagery of a mysterious and beautiful castle. 

Using her image of a castle, Saint Teresa writes about numerous essential aspects of our spiritual journey in this book, including:
  • Practical advice to those beginning their spiritual journey, especially regarding the early struggles and temptations to turn back
  • Descriptions of the seven mansions and what they mean for the soul
  • How and why we should love and serve the Divine Majesty 
  • The value of our progress towards God 

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 254 pages, Impr.
Or The Mansions
$40.00  Inc Tax
Saint Rose of Lima
Saint Rose of Lima
The Story of the First Canonized Saint of the Americas
by Mary Fabyan Windeatt

The story St. Rose of Lima, who became a hermit in her own home--rather than go to a conven t- and how she became a great Saint. At her confirmation in 1597, she took the name of Rose, because, when an infant, her face had been seen transformed by a mystical rose. As a child she was remarkable for a great reverence, and pronounced love, for all things relating to God.

Ages: 10+

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 132 pages 13 Illus
The Story of the First Canonized Saint of the Americas
$40.00  Inc Tax
The Children of La Salette
The Children of La Salette
by Mary Fabyan Windeatt

Over 50 years before three shepherd children in Fatima saw a beautiful, mysterious Lady, two similarly innocent children beheld the same Lady heartbroken, crying with her face in her hands. Maximin and Melanie might not be as well-known as Lucia, Jacinta, or Francisco, but their message is no less powerful or relevant now.


This vividly detailed, engrossing account from Mary Fabyan Windeatt reveals the depth of Mary’s pain over the sins of ungrateful men, as well as the perfect mother’s love that drove her to appear in tears to these faith-filled children. Mary’s message here, and the story of La Salette, will be familiar to anyone who knows the story of Fatima, reminding us that prayer, hope, and penance will always be the answer to the emptiness of sin and violence.

Maximin and Melanie quickly realize that their journey will not be easy, but instead of giving in to the constant, grating pressures of a harsh and unbelieving public, they win staggering amounts of people over through their virtue, their honesty, and especially their courage. With the law and even a local priest closing in on them from all sides, they refuse to dishonour Our Lady by revealing what she told them in confidence, remaining faithful to what they know is right in God’s eyes.

In their encounter with the heartbroken Lady at La Salette, these two little children have much to teach us about what trust in God really looks like. By casting themselves into Christ’s arms through His mother, they found peace in the midst of some truly unexpected stresses, confusions, and misunderstandings that surrounded their peaceful vision. As they won villager after villager to their side through faith and perseverance, they gave so many tired souls a sign of how much they are loved and sought-after by the Divine Lover—including all of us today.

Let this story of her humble appearance at La Salette encourage us in our own lives as we struggle with our crosses and look forward to the eternal hope of the Resurrection.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 220 pages
$40.00  Inc Tax
Saint Margaret Mary
Saint Margaret Mary
And The Promises Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus
by Mary Fabyan Windeatt

The story for children ten and up of the revelations of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to a holy French nun, including the Great First Friday Promise, her painful childhood, troubles in the convent, St. Claude, the apparitions and her many penances. Imprimatur,

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 224 pages, 21 Illustrated
And The Promises Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus
$40.00
Blessed Marie of New France
Saint Marie of the Incarnation
Saint Marie of the Incarnation
The Story of the First Missionary Sisters in Canada
by 
Mary Fabyan Windeatt

"It's almost upon us!" yelled a frantic voice aboard the Saint Joseph, as the iceberg neared the ship. The huge mountain of gray-green ice looked like a floating castle which would shatter the poor little wooden ship in a moment or two. Just then the helmsman, confused and panic-stricken, turned his wheel in the wrong direction, bringing the iceberg even nearer!

"It's the end of everything!" groaned the Captain. "God's Will be done," prayed Mother Marie, as the collision loomed closer. If God wished her to drown in the icy Atlantic before ever reaching New France (Canada), His Holy Will be done. Yet perhaps Father Vimont quickly gave general absolution to the passengers and crew. Then he made a hurried vow to the Blessed Virgin Mary. One of the nuns began the Litany of Loreto, and a trembling chorus of voices rose to Heaven: Holy Mary, pray for us! Holy Mother of God, pray for us! Holy Virgin of Virgins, pray for us!

This book tells what happened next. It also tells about the Indian children, the savage Iroquois, and the great fire plus the codfish, the lice and the bear grease! All in all, this is the great story of saintly Mother Marie of the Incarnation and of how the holy Catholic Faith came to Canada.

paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 152 pages
The Story of the First Missionary Sisters in Canada
$40.00  Inc Tax
Saint Paul the Apostle
Saint Paul the Apostle
The Story of the Apostle to the Gentiles
by Mary Fabyan Windeatt

The many inspiring perils and adventures of St. Paul - all endured to bring the Gospel to heathen nations. A truly great inspiration to both children and adults. Impr.

Ages: 10+

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 231 pages, 23 Illustration
The Story of the Apostle to the Gentiles
$40.00  Inc Tax
Saint John Masias
Saint John Masias
Marvelous Dominican Gatekeeper of Lima, Peru
by 
Mary Fabyan Windeatt

Read the life of a little known wonderworker saint in the New World—St. John Masias—as written from “The Storyteller of the Saints!”

St. John was a missionary to the New World, where he underwent many trials and had many adventures. He fought the devil himself, levitated, worked miracles, prophesied, and even held the hand of the Child Jesus! In his life, a million souls were freed from Purgatory, and uncountable graces were distributed through him. All these historical facts are retold in way that is perfectly suited to children and instills in them a love for the great adventure that is sainthood. In St. John’s story, your children with engage with the saint and his deep love for God and for others.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 156 pages, Impr., 14 Illus
Marvelous Dominican Gatekeeper of Lima, Peru
$40.00  Inc Tax
Catholic Children's Treasure Box Book 13
Catholic Children's Treasure Box Book 13
edited by Maryknoll Sisters

The Treasure Box books present a wonderful combination of fun, innocence and the Catholic Faith. They teach the Faith in a simple way, and they inspire children's hearts to love God. The pictures are truly beautiful, unlike the cartoon illustrations found in many children's books today. These books are full of Catholic doctrine, presented reverently and simply at a young child's level, in a manner to capture the child's interest and raise the heart to God.

Paperback, size 8.25" x 10.25", 32 pages
$14.00  Inc Tax
Catholic Children's Treasure Box Book 07
Catholic Children's Treasure Box Book 07
edited by Maryknoll Sisters

The Treasure Box books present a wonderful combination of fun, innocence and the Catholic Faith. They teach the Faith in a simple way, and they inspire children's hearts to love God. The pictures are truly beautiful, unlike the cartoon illustrations found in many children's books today. These books are full of Catholic doctrine, presented reverently and simply at a young child's level, in a manner to capture the child's interest and raise the heart to God.

Paperback, size 8.25" x 10.25", 32 pages
$14.00
Catholic Children's Treasure Box Book 09
Catholic Children's Treasure Box Book 09
edited by Maryknoll Sisters

The Treasure Box books present a wonderful combination of fun, innocence and the Catholic Faith. They teach the Faith in a simple way, and they inspire children's hearts to love God. The pictures are truly beautiful, unlike the cartoon illustrations found in many children's books today. These books are full of Catholic doctrine, presented reverently and simply at a young child's level, in a manner to capture the child's interest and raise the heart to God.

Paperback, size 8.25" x 10.25", 32 pages
$14.00
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