Saints & Sainthood

In this intimate biography, you will see the results of this humble Capuchin's prayers and discover for yourself the source of his great hope. This updated edition contains five new chapters covering the years between beatification and canonization and more....

No Man Is an Island is a collection of 16 essays in which Thomas Merton plumbs aspects of human spirituality.....

The Story of a Soul conveys St. Therese of Lisieux's "Little Way" of spiritual childhood - her "elevator" to Heaven, as she called it....

Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God is the revised and expanded edition that helps leaders to promote the classic, best-selling 13-week study and conduct an Experiencing God Weekend or churchwide spiritual growth emphasis....

No Greater Love is the essential wisdom of Mother Teresa - the most accessible and inspirational collection of her teachings ever published. This definitive volume features Mother Teresa on love, prayer, giving, service, poverty, forgiveness, Jesus, and more.....

Popular itinerant missionary Meg Hunter-Kilmer will stretch your preconceived notions of holiness by exploring the lesser-known lives of seventy-five extraordinary people whose human struggles and limitations reveal the power of God's grace....

The late Fr. Amorth—well-known as an exorcist —enjoyed over two decades of a close friendship with the holy, quirky Padre Pio, whom he considered his spiritual father....

What if that person you've been trying to avoid is your best shot at grace today? And what if that's the point?....

A timeless source of wisdom for people looking to lead a life of simplicity, purpose, and serenity....

Sharing memories from early childhood through her life as a Carmelite nun, Therese opens her heart to us....

The book recounts the life of the Virgin Mary and the divine plan both for creation and the salvation of souls. According to María de Ágreda, the book was mostly dictated to her by the Virgin Mary herself....

Sigrid Undset's Catherine of Siena is critically acclaimed as one of the best biographies of this well-known and amazing 14th-century saint....

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.

Just about every marketing firm, self-help guru, and man on the street has an answer, but very few, if any, understand true happiness. In How to Be Happy, Matt Fradd relies on the help of St. Thomas Aquinas to show what will - and what won’t - bring us happiness in this life....

Continuously popular since it first appeared in 1977, The Incorruptibles remains the acknowledged classic on the bodies of Saints that did not undergo decomposition after death, many remaining fresh and flexible for years, or even centuries....

Therese has been a highly influential model of sanctity for Catholics and for others because of the simplicity and practicality of her approach to spiritual life. Together with Francis of Assisi, she is one of the most popular saints in the history of the church....

Following the death of his spiritual director, St. Alphonsus Liguori penned timeless advice in a letter to one of his spiritual daughters, and it became the famous work titled Uniformity with God’s Will. Now, Dan Burke breaks open St. Alphonsus’s 18th-century classic for you....

Prayer is essential to the life of faith. In this superb book, based on Pope Benedict's weekly teaching, he examines the foundational principles of the life of prayer....

In My Sisters the Saints, author Colleen Carroll Campbell blends her personal narrative of spiritual seeking, trials, stumbles, and breakthroughs with the stories of six women saints....

Before his death in 1968, Padre Pio was known throughout the world as a very holy man—many even called him a living saint. This is the comprehensive life story of the priest who became world famous for his stigmata, miracles, and supernatural insights.

The Lives of the Saints is a collecton of biographies written by Catholic priest and hagiographer Alban Butler. It is considered the greatest such collection of Catholic saints....

Fr. William Meninger, OCSO, is one of the leading figures in the centering prayer movement. In this concise and beautifully written exposition, he guides the listener through two of the basic works of inner development by one of the most significant and influential of all....

For a Christian, the way to reach perfection is to strive for holiness. What is true perfection? Christ's words are clear, sublime and disconcerting: "Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect." To have God as our model is a dizzying thought!

Firmly rooted in the Church's magisterium and the wisdom of the Saints, Life of Union with Mary presents a simple philosophy of life that is built around the relations of Mary to God and to man.

In 1562, during the era of the Spanish Inquisition, Teresa of Ávila wrote an account of the mystical experiences for which she had become famous. With this translation of The Book of My Life, Mirabai Starr brings the inimitable Spanish mystic to life for a new generation....

Unlock the Wisdom of Aquinas Step into the mind of one of history's greatest theologians with "The Summa Theologica: A Beginner's Guide." This book is your gateway to understanding the profound insights of Thomas Aquinas, presented in a way that’s accessible, engaging, and deeply enriching. Discover Timeless Insights Immerse yourself in the intricate yet beautifully logical synthesis of faith and reason that has shaped theological and philosophical thought for centuries. Whether you are a student, scholar, or simply curious about deeper spiritual truths, this guide will illuminate Aquinas...

Before his death in 1968, Padre Pio was known throughout the world as a very holy man—many even called him a living saint. This humble Italian priest who bore the wounds of Christ received thousands of letters and visitors each year, seeking his spiritual counsel, healing, and prayer. Padre Pio’s intense spirituality and holiness remain legendary and life-changing. This is the comprehensive life story of the priest who became world famous for his stigmata, miracles, and supernatural insights.

"Prayers to Our Lady of Lourdes for Healing" is a pilgrimage in print, a journey to the heart of Marian devotion and divine mercy. From "A Whisper for Spiritual Renewal" to "A Bouquet of Gratitude in the Field of Entitlement," each prayer resonates with the profound love and mercy of Our Lady of Lourdes. Travel on this spiritual voyage with Saul Cross as your guide, and discover the transformative power of prayer and faith in the face of life's trials and tribulations.

This “quickbook” is titled “Father” because it’s a commentary of the boy Jesus’ two questions in response to Mary, his mother, in verse 49 of the second chapter of Luke’s Gospel, Lk 2:40-52. By primarily analyzing the various meanings in the boy Jesus’ replies in verse 49, this book explores the depth of the boy Jesus’ relationship with both his adoptive father, Joseph, and his Heavenly Father. This "quickbook" is titled "Father" because it's a "tale of two fathers" in Lk 2:40:52. The reader will see how this episode in the Gospel of Luke is pivotal to describing the ...

The most important relationship you can have is with Jesus Christ. In acknowledging Him as the Son of God and the beacon of salvation, we open our hearts to a life transformed by faith and grace. Prayer becomes the bridge that connects us to the divine, offering us the blessings of peace, strength, and eternal love. Through prayer, we are invited to enter into a deeper communion with God, drawing from the wellspring of His infinite mercy and goodness.

On the Saints is the third volume in the series Sermons by Saint Gregory Palamas, in which the saints of both the Old and New Testaments are presented for the encouragement and edification of the faithful.

Opening passage "THE time is always right to make a beginning of a way of life that will lead to salvation. To prove this, the great Paul says, “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Cor. 6:2). “Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us do the works of light. Let us walk honestly as in the day” (cf. Rom. 13:12–13). He does not mean that one particular hour or day is the acceptable time, but the whole period after the manifestation of Our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ. When the visible sun has risen upon earth it is time...

On July 5, 1902, Maria Goretti was brutally stabbed to death by Alessandro Serenelli. The 11-year-old virgin-martyr not only fought to maintain her purity, she forgave her killer and declared that she wanted him to be with her in Heaven. In this unique narrative, author Bret Thoman brings the story to life by accompanying the reader on a literary pilgrimage. He personally visits and describes in vivid detail the sites where the young saint lived: Corinaldo, where she was born; Paliano, near Rome, the site of the Goretti family’s first migration; the farmhouse, where she was attacked; and ...

In Absolute Surrender, Andrew Murray explores the profound concept of surrendering fully to God's will and authority. Drawing from biblical teachings and personal insights, Murray presents a compelling argument for the transformative power of absolute surrender in the life of the believer. Murray begins by emphasizing the central importance of surrender in the Christian life, asserting that true spiritual growth and blessing are only possible when one relinquishes control and submits entirely to God. He explores the nature of surrender as an act of faith and obedience, rooted in a deep trust in God's goodness and sovereignty.

Many Catholics have either left the Church or been scandalized by the errors or immorality rampant in her clergy. We've watched aghast as faithful Catholics have been restricted or punished without just cause, while those who confuse, contradict, or undermine the Faith are elevated. In this bold and urgent book, the authors notice an apparent absurdity: those most disciplined by the Church at this time are often least deserving of correction. This protracted state of confusion and injustice, plain for all to see, has shaken the faith of millions.

Sr. Fran Gangloff tells the inspiring story of a woman committed to serving those in the leper settlement in Hawaii with love, compassion, respect, and grace, often in the face of both hardship and resistance from authorities blind to their needs. At her canonization in 2012, St. Marianne was called the “beloved mother of outcasts.”

"The world is too small," Saint Frances Cabrini (1850–1917) once declared. "I would like to embrace it all, to reach every corner." This compelling, authoritative biography chronicles the astounding life of a petite Italian-born religious sister who, with the heart of a missionary, conquered all odds to become the first American citizen canonized a saint.

Padre Pio of Pietrelcina is perhaps the single most extraordinary saint in the modern history of the Catholic Church. His heart was pierced. He carried the wounds of Christ on his hands, feet, and side for half a century. He communicated with his spiritual sons and daughters through bilocation and mystical perfume. He read the souls of his penitents. He offered his suffering so that others might be healed. He built one of the most significant hospitals in Southern Italy. Most importantly, Padre Pio wanted others to be redeemed. In Bret Thoman’s latest book, he has created a fresh, new ...

In "Healing Prayers with Healing Verses from the Bible," listeners will discover a profound connection to the divine through carefully selected healing verses that have comforted and cured through ages. The scriptures, such as Jeremiah 17:14's promise of restoration and Psalm 103:2-3's assurance of forgiveness and healing, serve as the foundation for each prayer, embodying the power of God's word to heal both physically and spiritually.

Fr. Gabriele Amorth (1925-2016) is known primarily for his tireless work as the official exorcist of Rome. But he was also a journalist, noted theologian, and biblical scholar. In this book, one of five he wrote about Mary, he retraces the life of the Virgin Mary. Drawing on the Gospels, Catholic Tradition, conciliar documents, and papal teachings, Fr. Amorth accompanies the reader on a veritable Marian itinerary. Divided into thirty-one chapters, one for each day of the month, the author breaks open the Gospels, particularly Matthew and Luke. As a biblical exegete, Fr. Amorth carefully ...