TAN Books

The Paraclete
A Manual of Instruction and Devotion
by Fr Marianus Fiege, O.M.Cap.

The Paraclete: A Manual of Instruction and Devotion to the Holy Ghost is an accessible explanation of the Church's rich tradition of teachings on the Holy Ghost.

Originally published in 1899 and faithfully re-typeset by TAN Books for everyday use, this treatise on the grand and timeless role of the third Person of the Trinity is sure to increase your love for Him and dispel any confusion about Who He is and how to exercise devotion to Him.

Read about how He prepared the world for the coming of the Redeemer, how He prepared Mary to be the bearer of Christ, how He maintains and extends the existence of the Church, how He works in the individual's soul to make it reflect Jesus, how all that is good and noble in us is inspired by Him, and how we can do nothing good without His help.

Then learn how to give constant thanks and praise to this Consoler by meditating with the prayers provided. Included are a beautiful description of the Sacrament of Confirmation and devotions for every occasion.

Features Include:
Prayers to the Holy Ghost before daily tasks, a Daily Act of Consecration to the Holy Ghost, the Divine Praises in honor of the Holy Ghost, the Canticle and Litany of the Holy Ghost, the Chaplet of the Holy Ghost, Devout exercises for every day of the week, text of the Extraordinary Form of the Mass for Pentecost Sunday, Novena in honor of the God the Holy Ghost, and much more!

Hardcover, size 6.5" x 4.5", 352 pages

The Seven Last Words of Christ
by St Bonaventure and Arnold of Bonneval

From the pulpit of the cross, Christ gave His final and most riveting sermon: His seven last words. In times past, Christ frequently spoke in parables, but no more. No, Christ penned these words with His royal blood like a calligrapher using the most delicate of strokes. Christʼs seven last words are the greatest utterances ever recorded in the history of the world—greater than the words of any esteemed orator, heroic leader, or even saint, because they were the last words of God to mankind. They are the “mystical compendium of the entire Gospel,” the perfection of the Beatitudes. Yes, Christ saved the best for last, just like at the wedding feast of Cana—only this time, it was the blood and water from His side that were offered freely to His own bride, the Church.

In this engrossing work, the seraphic doctor, Saint Bonaventure, and Arnold of Bonneval, a Benedictine abbot, offer some of the most profound insights into the seven last words of Christ. Arnold, a friend of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, is believed to be the first person to write on the seven last words, inspiring Bonaventure. While the seven last words have been glossed over for centuries by Christians, it is now time to uncover their hidden and powerful meaning—for there is no greater meditation than pondering the Teacher’s last lecture. In Christ’s seven last words, we find the necessary direction to reach the heights of perfection.

Hardcover, size 7.25" x 5.25", 136 pages

Humility of Heart
by Fr. Cajetan Mary da Bergamo

This is the greatest book on humility ever written and will likely be the best book you will read in the next 5 years (outside of Holy Scripture).  If everyone in the United States would adhere to the advice in this book, we would convert the world.

Here is how the book opens up:
"In Paradise there are many Saints who never gave alms on earth: their poverty justified them. There are many Saints who never mortified their bodies by fasting or wearing hair shirts: their bodily infirmities excused them. There are many Saints too who were not virgins: their vocation was otherwise. But in Paradise there is no Saint who was not humble." 

Below are a few more gems of wisdom contained in Humility of Heart. Fr. Cajetan da Bergamo has assembled in this incomparable Catholic classic every conceivable motive for us to practice the virtue of humility.

• "It is only by the measure of thy humility that thou canst hope to please God and save thyself, because it is certain that God ‘will save the humble of spirit.'" (Ps. 33:19—Page 60).
• "As paradise is only for the humble, therefore in paradise every one will have more or less glory according to his degree of humility." (Page 75).
• "Humility generates confidence, and God never refuses His grace to those who come to Him with humility and trust." (Page 93).

The Life of St Frances of Rome
by Lady Georgiana Fullerton

“I have no choice but the good pleasure of God . . . I accept all at His hands, be it life or be it death.” — St. Frances of Rome

Born into the chaos of 15th-century Rome, Saint Frances’s life is a brilliant testament to faith, resilience, and selfless love. As a noblewoman navigating the turmoil of war, plague, and famine, Frances transformed her privilege into a channel of extraordinary service to the poor and suffering. One of the Church’s greatest mystics, St. Frances was given the grace of detailed visions of heaven, hell, and purgatory. Her miraculous visions, unwavering charity, and her founding of the Oblates of Mary, who share the Benedictine spirituality, reflect a life wholly devoted to God in the face of unimaginable hardship.

Her story is more than historical inspiration—it is a challenge to us today. Frances reminds us that true sanctity is found in embracing our daily trials with humility and love.

This powerful witness of St. Frances of Rome’s life of charity, bravery, and sanctity has inspired generations of the faithful. May it inspire you too, dear reader, to a life of sacrificial faith and devout service to the Body of Christ.

Paperback, size 7" x 5", 240 pages

The Cross and Medal of St Benedict
A Mystical Sign of Divine Power
by St Gregory the Great, St Bernard of Clairvaux, Johannes Trithemius, Pope Benedict XIV and others

The spiritual wisdom of Saint Benedict has endured for centuries and quite literally shaped Western culture from its inception. Tenets of the order, like its motto and Saint Benedict’s Rule, are just as influential for lay people as they are for the Benedictine monks and nuns. The cross and medal of St. Benedict is also among the gifts bestowed by the Benedictine Order. For centuries, it has been a conduit for God’s power against malicious spirits.

The history of this cross and medal—how it first came about, how it was used, miracles attributed to its use—was not easily apparent, nor readily accessible. However, this book successfully delineates the history, theology, and potency of the cross and medal of St. Benedict. Drawing from a number of ancient and reliable sources, Fr. Robert Nixon has compiled, translated, and edited a most powerful book on the cross and medal of St. Benedict. With this book, you’ll learn from various saints and holy men as the history of St. Benedict’s cross and medal unfolds. In doing so, you will learn about the life and legend of St. Benedict, the Father of Western Monasticism, who established the most ancient religious order.

Sancte Benedicte, ora pro nobis!

Hardcover, size 7.25" x 5.25", 120 pages

What Faith Really Means
by Fr. Henry G. Graham

What does Divine Faith really mean? No one outside the Catholic Church can answer the question with any certainty. Something indefinite concerning God and our Lord Jesus Christ, a vague and hazy notion about the truths of religion, is all that the term conveys to the non-Catholic mind.

And yet it is the most important question for the souls of men. For Our Lord said, "Unless you believe you shall be condemned" (Mark 16:16). What am I to believe? This is the puzzling problem that perturbs the soul of every well-disposed man and woman outside the fold of the Church.

They search in vain for something certain to hold on to, and the more they search amongst the non-Catholic creeds, the more they find confusion worse confounded.

What Faith Really Means, by Fr. Henry Graham, author of Where We Got the Bible, shows clearly the difference between Catholic Faith and Protestant trust in Jesus as Personal Saviour. It shows what Catholic Faith really means and why it is all-encompassing and soul-satisfying, as opposed to Protestant faith, which is really only trust in Jesus plus one's own interpretation of the Bible. This book is crucial for today when so many young Catholics are deserting their Faith for Protestant denominations.

Paperback, size 7" x 4.25", 94 pages

St Louise De Marillac
Servant of the Poor
by Sr Vincent Regnault, D.C.

Saints often come in pairs or triples; it is remarkable when one meets multiple in his or her life. Such is the case of Saint Louise de Marillac, who was advised by both Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Vincent de Paul. Born in 1591, she was the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy French nobleman. She grew up cared for by Dominican nuns, receiving an excellent education, and, at her father's death when she was 12, learned skills of medicine and management. She became increasingly devout and desired to enter a religious community; however, she was rejected by the Capuchin nuns in Paris. Devastated, her spiritual director at the time consoled her, and her family encouraged her to get married, which she did. Her husband was the young and ambitious secretary to Queen Marie of France, and they had one son. For ten years, Louise persisted in her vocation of marriage, but when she her husband was dying, she found her real calling in pursuing religion. It was then that she was consoled and advised by St. Francis de Sales.
 

After the death of her husband, she took to forming a religious order; her guidance came from St. Vincent de Paul. Together, they came to found a community, the Daughters of Charity. This permanent institution put haphazard works of charity onto a stable footing, forming hospitals, child-care institutions, homes for the aged and infirm, centers for the care of prisoners and those on the battlefield, psychiatric centers, and nursing homes. They were unique and unprecedented in being mobile, unlike other female religious institutions at the time. The secret to her and the Daughters' success was in combining contemplation and activity. She would herself write, "Certainly it is the great secret of the spiritual life to abandon to God all that we love by abandoning ourselves to all that He wills." Indeed, though she was a social worker saint, she had a formidable mystical and meditative sense, which exists in her writings. She died in 1660 and was canonized in 1934.

Take heed from the life of this marvelous saint, a hidden mystic and friend of two stalwart saints. Truly a heroic one among the heavenly court, Saint Louise's life, presented in this biography, will inspire in you a desire to do all you can to serve the Lord your God.

Paperback, size 7" x 4.25", 144 pages

The Devil and Bella Dodd
One Woman's Struggle Against Communism and Her Redemption
by Paul Kengor, PhD, Mary Nicholas, MD

“Step by step, I retreated from God and went forth to meet the world, the flesh, and the devil. . . . I’d join the devil himself. . . . There is no doubt that I traveled with him at my side and that he extorted a great price for his company.”

This is how Bella Dodd (1904–69) described her long battle with atheistic communism, an ideology her Church calls a “satanic scourge.” She later described it as a “school of darkness,” a school of “hate,” a school for which she was a master organizer and infiltrator of every organization—public, private, and even ecclesiastical.

Bella Dodd courageously left the Communist Party and its diabolical machinations. Her former communist affiliates then smeared her with epithets eerily familiar to modern ears, dubbing her everything from a “fascist” to a “racist.” Some things never change.

One thing that changed, however, was Bella Dodd. The man who helped pull her from the pit? A priest. A priest by the name of Fulton Sheen. Bella Dodd’s story thereafter changed dramatically from one of seduction by the devil to redemption through Christ. She dedicated the remainder of her life to a special penance: warning the world of the evil of communism and its plans.

In the battle between the devil and Bella Dodd, Bella and her Church won. At long last, here is her inspiring story.

Hardcover, size 9" x 6", 440 pages

A Right View of Yourself
The Devilish Perils and Divine Possibilities of Self-Knowledge
by Fr. Frederick William Faber

One of the greatest contradictions in the Spiritual Life is that it is very important you should know a great deal about yourself, and at the same time, that you should think very little about yourself.

In A Right View of Yourself, the esteemed Rev. Fr. Frederick Faber will lead you through a journey of self-knowledge. With gentleness, candor and wisdom, he digs deeply into the normal state of a soul, the effects of fatigue, the necessity for spiritual rest, struggles with temptation and scruples and how to view rightly our faults. He provides instruction on how to avoid devilish perils that you may encounter along the way: heightened sensitivity, emotionalism, and worst of all sentimentality.

Throughout his work, he remains consistently optimistic about the divine possibilities self-knowledge can reveal. He prepares you to begin this journey governed by faith, humility and confidence in God’s mercy and love.

No knowledge in the world can be more interesting than to know how you stand with God and A Right View of Yourself will help you see yourself as He does.

Hardcover, size 7" x 5", 120 pages

The Path to Rome
by Hilaire Belloc

The Path to Rome is so much more than a travelogue. Legendary writer Hilaire Belloc speaks of his walk from Southern France to Rome, while using it as the basis for telling a history of Europe, an exploration of the English language, and the journey to Christ and His Church.

The Path to Rome is not only the story of Hilaire Belloc, but also the story of us, navigating the divide between history and our own age as we seek Christ. Discover Belloc’s undying love for Europe and for the Church, which will reinvigorate your own love for Western Civilization and Catholicism.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 308 pages, Illustrations

Saint Philomena
The Wonder Worker
by Fr. Paul O'Sullivan, EDM OP, STL 

St. Philomena is perhaps the most extraordinary Saint in the history of the Catholic Church. When the relics of this 13-year-old virgin martyress were discovered in the Roman Catacombs in 1802, she became almost overnight one of the most popular saints in the Church, earning the nickname of "the Wonder-Worker" because of the countless remarkable favors that she sent to those who prayed to her. For a century and a half there was a worldwide Catholic devotion to St. Philomena, approved by many Popes. But amazingly, since the 1960s, she has been almost forgotten.

This little book by beloved TAN mainstay author Fr. Paul O'Sullivan gives the fascinating story of St. Philomena. Fr. O'Sullivan tells of her martyrdom, her miracles, her relics, her partnership with the Curé of Ars, and the great miracle involving Pauline Jaricot, as well as recounting many other true stories of "the dear Little Saint's" generous answers to those who invoke her.

God obviously wishes to give out His gifts and favors through the hands of St. Philomena, and it is His will that that we ask her for them. These pages will give new hope to all who need a special friend in Heaven to answer their prayers.

May this little book help to open up the floodgates of heavenly gifts so that once again this sweet young Saint will become known by that beautiful title: "Saint Philomena the Wonder-Worker!"

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 170 pages

The Once and Future Roman Rite
Returning to the Traditional Latin Liturgy after Seventy Years of Exile
by Dr. Peter A. Kwasniewski

In his latest book, Dr. Peter Kwasniewski argues that, ever since the new liturgical books following the Second Vatican Council came into force, Roman Catholic faithful have suffered the effects of a hasty and far-reaching reform permeated with nominalism, voluntarism, Protestantism, rationalism, antiquarianism, hyperpapalism, and other modern errors. Man is not master over divine liturgy, Dr. Kwasniewski emphasizes; rather, all of us are called to be stewards of the sacred, from the lowest-ranking layman to the pope himself.

Dr. Kwasnieski shows that sacred Tradition is the guiding principle for all authentic Christian liturgy, which originates from Christ and is guided by the Holy Spirit throughout the life of the Church. His principal thesis in this work is that the prominent identifying traits of the classical Roman Rite—and indeed of all traditional rites, Eastern and Western—are absent from the Novus Ordo, estranging it from their company and making it impossible to call it “the Roman Rite.”

To respond to this crisis of rupture, Dr. Kwasniewski calls for a full return to the traditional rite, the Roman Rite in its robust, perennial richness, for which no special permission is or could ever be needed—as exposited by Pope Benedict XVI.

Fidelity to the traditional Latin Liturgy is, at its root, fidelity to the Roman Church and to Christ Himself, Who has lovingly inspired the growth and perfection of our religious rites for two thousand years. This awe-inspiring gift of Tradition allows us to taste, even now, the banquet of the promised land of heaven.

Hardcover, size 9" x 6.5", 472 pages

The Holy Bible Douay Rheims Version
Standard Size Leather Black
TAN Books

"The Holy Bible is like a mirror before our mind’s eye. In it we see our inner face. From the Scriptures we can learn our spiritual deformities and beauties. And there too we discover the progress we are making and how far we are from perfection.” —Saint Gregory the Great

The Douay-Rheims translation of the Holy Bible is the traditional English translation of the Bible for Catholics. Let our high-quality, leather-bound version of the Douay-Rheims Bible adorn your family’s mantle and bookshelves!

Its beautiful binding, gold foiling, and stunning details make this copy the only version of the Bible you will ever need to own.

In addition to the text, this copy contains:

• Elegant, readable typesetting with the Words of Christ in red
• New Testament maps
• Illustrations depicting the life of Christ
• A historical and chronological index
• Family record pages

Faithfully rendering the Latin Vulgate, the version of Scripture used traditionally in the Liturgy and approved by the Council of Trent, the Douay-Rheims translation has historically been the most important English translation of the Bible. The Douay-Rheims translation was the stand alone Catholic English translation of the Bible for over 300 years. Translated with profound respect for every word, the wonderful style of the Douay-Rheims Bible and the expansive annotations will make this Bible perfect for everyone.

Whether you are looking for a simple resource to help you encounter the word of God, to use in study, or to meditate upon the word of God, the Douay-Rheims translation is perfect for you! 

“Let sleep find you holding your Bible, and when your head nods, let it be resting on the sacred page.” —Saint Jerome

Leather, size 8.5" x 5.5", 1408 pages

The Visions of Saint Frances of Rome
Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven Revealed
by St Frances of Rome

Learn from one of the Church’s great mystics, Saint Frances of Rome. In this book, she narrates her visions to her spiritual director, Canon Giovanni Matteoni. He records her visions of the geography of hell and the state of limbo. She describes the punishments for various sins such as perverts, usurers, blasphemers, traitors, murderers, apostates, schismatics, incestuous people, witches and more. She also talks about the particular torments due to the seven deadly sins and the punishments for theft, dishonoring parents, breaking vows of chastity and selling daughters into prostitution.

In addition to these visions of hell, Saint Frances also shares her visions of purgatory and heaven. She talks about the condition of souls in purgatory and the glories of heaven and so much more. Her visions will provide you with rich meditations on the realities of the Four Last Things.

Hardcover, size 7" x 5", 136 pages

My Burden is Light
Suffering and Consolation in the Christian Life
by St John of Avila

“Come to me, all you that labour, and are burdened, and I will refresh you. Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, because I am meek, and humble of heart: and you shall find rest to your souls. For my yoke is sweet and my burden light.” Matthew 11:28–30

Christ’s words ring true for this earthly life that we must endure in order to, hopefully, attain eternal rest with Him in heaven. Our fallen world is full of sufferings and struggles; from the everyday aggravations to the life-altering sorrows that we sometimes face. Yet, Christ assures us that His “yoke is sweet and [His] burden light.” This is so because He always helps us carry our crosses throughout this life and because the ultimate battle is already won, thanks to Christ’s love for us. Yet we must remain vigilant.

Saint John of Avila, the 34th Doctor of the Church, gave numerous sermons on this subject, in which he offers the consolation of Christ’s own example and that of saints, like St. Francis of Assisi. St. John never failed to instruct, edify, and challenge those who listened attentively to his sermons. Within these sermons, we too can find renewed strength as we embrace the redemptive suffering of this life and hope for the beatific vision in the next.

Published for the first time in English, this carefully translated work of St. John’s selected sermons will be a great spiritual aid to any soul along his path to holiness.

Hardcover with dust jacket, size 8.5" x 5.5", 216 pages

The Holy Bible Douay Rheims
Paperback
TAN Books

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible, translated between the years 1582 and 1610 and revised by Bishop Richard Challoner from 1749-1752, is the most accurate English translation of the Bible available today.

It was the only Catholic translation of Scripture commonly in use for over 200 years and we maintain that it is still the best and safest version of the Bible in English.

Translated with profound respect for every word, the beautiful style of the Douay-Rheims Bible will instill in the reader a deeper understanding of the Word of God. Annotations, references and an historical and chronological index make it convenient for study as well as meditation. 

In addition to the text, this copy contains:

• Readable typesetting with the Words of Christ in red
• New Testament maps
• Illustrations depicting the life of Christ
• A historical and chronological index
• Family record pages

Whether you are looking for a simple resource to help you encounter the word of God, to use in study, or to meditate upon the word of God, the Douay-Rheims translation is perfect for you! 

“Let sleep find you holding your Bible, and when your head nods, let it be resting on the sacred page.” — Saint Jerome

Paperback, size 8.13" x 5.5", 1408 pages

The Book of Prayer and Meditation
by Venerable Louis of Grenada

Experience the profound wisdom of Venerable Louis of Granada in The Book of Prayer and Meditation. Journey into the depths of your soul and discover the transformative power of prayer and meditation as you explore the pages of this timeless masterpiece. The Book of Prayer and Meditation was first published in Spanish in 1554, translated into English in 1584, and transliterated from Early Modern English for the first time into a more readable form in 2023. Before Granada guides the reader through fourteen meditations, he gives practical advice for the pious soul. He also gives direction on five parts of prayer: preparing for prayer, sacred reading, meditation, thanksgiving, and petition. The fourteen meditations provide a morning and evening mediation for each day of the week so that one can develop a habit of prayer. Venerable Louis of Granada's profound insights and guidance will lead you on a spiritual journey that will leave you inspired and uplifted.

Hardcover, size 8.7" x 5.7", 456 pages

Holiness of Life
by St Bonaventure

“By one little devout prayer it is possible for a man to gain heaven.” — St. Bonaventure

In Holiness of Life, Saint Bonaventure offers a rich and challenging reflection on the virtues that lead the soul to union with God. Exploring themes of humility, prayer, poverty, and the remembrance of Christ’s Passion, this spiritual classic guides readers to conform their hearts to Christ and embrace the life of holiness.

Saint Bonaventure’s wisdom, deeply rooted in Scripture and the teachings of the Church, provides clarity and encouragement for those who seek to confront their faults, reject worldly distractions, and embrace the virtues of the saints. From uncovering the depths of true self-knowledge to igniting the fire of fervent prayer, Holiness of Life draws readers closer to the perfection of love that is only found in the reward of Heaven.

Paperback, size 7" x 5", 85 pages

Little Nellie of Holy God
1903-1908
by Sr. Mary Dominic, R.G.S.

Booklet, size  8" x 6", 32 pages