Douay-Rheims Bible - Challoner Edition- Hardbound Leather

The Douay-Challoner hard bound Bible gives reverence to the Word of God in the quality of its craftsmanship.  This 6" x 9" Bible features hardbound sewn binding, black genuine leather cover, gold embosed cover, two ribbon page markers, 1632 pages of quality bible paper, illustrations, a family register, index, and the Encyclical, Providentissimus Deus by Pope Leo XIII.

This version of the Douay-Rheims Bible is wonderful; it is portable and quite sturdy, while the font is still easy to read.  The introductions to the Bible sections are a nice size and the footnotes are also bigger than expected.

Ships in approximately 1-2 weeks

Abide in My Love

Since we are family in the Roman Catholic Church, if you know a priest who is about to be ordained or has been recently ordained or even those with many years in the service of God, we recommend this great classic as a companion for them.  This book was written by an Italian priest shortly after passing through the fire and agony of World War I and wished to remain anonymous.  The Holy Father, Pope Pius XI, praised this book many times, and the translator from the French editon said, "Since the War, people often speak about re-enkindling the flame.  May this little book revive in the hearts of priests the flame that Jesus has placed within them, with which He wants to enkindle the world through us: 'I want my priests to be sowers of love!'"  The Sacred Heart of Jesus tells His chosen vessels, those men of His royal priesthood, that their priesthood may be one of fruitfulness beyond measure - Manete in dilectione mea and all power will be given to you.  Follow the pious example of St. John the Apostle and cast yourself upon the breast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  Place yourself in the Eucharistic presence of Him to whom all power in heaven and on earth is given.  Here is the exhortation  and the instruction.  The world needs heroic priests. - Deus vult!  Meditate on this golden book and the beating of the Divine Heart will become your own!

Softcover, 166 pages

THE LIFE OF MARY AS SEEN BY THE MYSTICS compiled by Raphael Brown

265pgs, soft cover.

This book reads like a masterfully written novel as the Blessed Virgin Mary relates her life to four great Catholic mystics.  The simple humble lives of Joseph and Mary speak to our hearts to begin the day with God, have Him through the day and end the day with Him.  

An Excerpt:  "After learning that Mary was the chosen Mother of God, St. Joseph was changed spiritually into a new man....'Is it possible that I shall see my God in your arms, and hear Him speak, and touch Him - that He will live with us - that we shall eat at the same table with Him and talk with Him?  I do not deserve this good fortune, which no one can ever deserve!  Oh, how I regret that I am poor!'

'My master and husband, the Lord is coming to redeem the world and to guide men on the path to life eternal, and this to be done by means of humility and poverty. In humility and poverty He wishes to be born, to live and to die, in order to break the chains of greed and pride in the hearts of men.  That is why He chose our poor and humble home and did not want us to be rich in passing goods, which are but vanity and which darken the understanding. St. Joseph asked Mary to instruct him in the various virtues and in the love of God, she did so with touching humility and skill, often by putting questions to him which of themselves suggested the right answers. She also taught him how to make his daily labor more a practice  of virtue than mere manual work." (96-97)

Benedictine Oblate Manual - Saint Benedict

A reprint of the 1955 Manual for Oblates of St. Benedict, 4th edition, 200pgs, soft cover, big print. 

"St. Benedict realized that it is difficult to lead a Christian life in a  de-Christianized world...Thus began the battle of the monastic life of St. Benedict against the secularism of that age." (Manual for Oblates)

Pictorial Lives of the Saints - With Reflections for Every Day of the Year

Heavenly Crown - Coloring Book and Lives of the Saints

St. Joseph's Press is proud to release Heavenly Crown - Coloring Book and Lives of the Saints, written and illustrated by Dominique Shema.   While Heavenly Crown is an adult coloring book featuring fact-filled accounts of the saints and detailed historically accurate drawings for those who enjoy the relaxing pastime of coloring, it is really a great book for all ages.  The fourteen women saints in this coloring book are not portrayed in the usual dry unattainably holy way, but as real people who overcame everyday struggles through God's grace.

The author and illustrator sums up this unique book: "I wanted this coloring book to be extra special.  I love history, especially all the little details that let you imagine what it would have been like to live back then, so I did a TON of research for each picture so they could be as authentic as possible.  For example, the ship in St. Margaret of Scotland's picture is inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry which depicts the Battle of Hastings, an important event in St. Margaret's life.  The herbs in St. Gertrude's garden at Nivelles are herbs that would commonly have been grown in a medieval monastery garden...For many of the pictures I went a step further and drew the whole thing in whatever art style was current at the time...Before I had always thought reading about the saints a bit dry.  They just seemed so impossibly holy that it was a bit intimidating and hard to relate to them.  But for the first time, now they actually felt like real people.  So I decided to present them in that light: not just focusing on what made them holy, but also who they were in a historical context and in what ways they were just like us."

36 pages of fun and joy await you while becoming acquainted with these inspiring lives of women saints, and renewing a friendship with the family of saints.   The saints included in this book are: St. Anne, St. Clare of Assisi, St. Dorothy, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. Faustina Kowalska, St. Frances of Rome, St. Gertrude of Nivelles, St. Helena, St. Hildegard of Bingen, St. Jane Frances de Chantal, St. Joan of Arc, St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Priscilla, and St. Therese of Lisieux.

Written and illustrated by Dominique Shema

36 pages, Parchment cover, saddle stitch binding, sturdy crisp white interior pages to enjoy hours of coloring and reading.

ISBN: 978-0-692-95587-1

The Peace Maker Who Went to War - The story of Saint Nuno of Portugal

By John M. Haffert, 165 pages, paperback

Meet Our Lady's Knight who through the centuries came to the aid of his countrymen --Behold Thy Mother Meet the home educated lad, his favorite book, King Arthur's Round Table, and his longing to be another Sir Galahad.  Though greatly outnumbered and well equipped, the enemy could not win a battle against Our Lady's Knight.

"Mother, my fair Lady shall be the Blessed Virgin and I shall carry her token with me everywhere." stated the 13 year old knight to his mother who home educated him.  He placed his Brown Scapular
over his heart.  His sword was engraved with the holy name of Maria.

This 14 century knight, married man, and later Carmelite Friar gives us an example of tender loving devotion to his Mother, as he affectionately called the Blessed Virgin.  He is an example of Ephesians 6. 11-17.  to all of us in the battle we wage against the evil of our times.    In 1918 Pope Benedict XV at his beatification ceremony stated:  "Let  all of you have a common language, the sentences of the Gospel and a common armor, the Scapular of the Virgin Mary which you all ought to wear."

 A most wonderful family reading book, soul-stirring and invoking one holy Guardian Angel, you will find the many treasures laid up in the 165 pages of this book as we did.

Penance on Fridays is not an option.  Fifty-two Friday family dinners.

Cooking by the Cross is more than just a simple cookbook -- it is a catechism and devotional as well, geared towards helping Catholics keep their Friday penance.  The detailed introduction explains the origin and reason for meatless Fridays, what Friday penance means now, and the Fatima message's call to reparation.  The recipe portion of the cookbook offers 52 meatless main dishes -- one for every week of the year -- following the seasons of the year, a special section on grains and home-made bread, and sections on salads and vegetables.  Each recipe page has a meditation from the saints.  The recipes feature a wide range from comforting casseroles to hearty soups to tasty pasta, and draw from various cuisines such as Guatemalan, Nicoise, and, of course, good old American.  Also, many of the recipes are safe for people with allergies to wheat, eggs, or dairy.

Spiral bound, 100 pages

7" x 8.5"

Cover printed on sturdy cardstock

First Saturdays - The Triumph of the Immaculate Heart by the late Fr. Robert J. Fox details the many blessings the Blessed Mother promised at Fatima if people participate in the Five First Saturday Devotions, making reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  This is a thorough and easy to read 46 page book for yourself, your family, CCD classes, Confirmation classes, parish book clubs, etc.  Let us celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Fatima by learning more on First Saturdays and the promises of the Blessed Mother.

Our Mother Mary pleads with us to look upon her Heart surrounded with thorns and asks us to make the Five First Saturdays of Reparation.  She promises to come to our aid at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation to all those who make this devotion.  This little booklet presents to the reader the great blessings to all who desire to remove the thorns in the Sorrowful Mother Mary's Immaculate Heart. 

Soft Cover, 46 pages

Heart of Jesus Familes Novena Book

Jesus awaits our return of His love and this book has the soul inspiring prayers of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, in the form of a novena like no other you have said.  This book shows us how to REKINDLE our burning love for the most Sacred Heart of Jesus; RESTORE the Social Reign of Christ the King in our homes and culture, plus REPAIR the ingratitude, forgetfulness and lack of love shown to the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
At just 7" tall and 4" wide this book is the perfect companion to take along with you in your purse or car's glovebox.

Flexible hardcover, 75 pages, 7" L x 4" W

This Heart of Jesus Families Novena  book puts St. Margaret Mary and her Confessors prayers at your fingertips.  It can be used as a Novena, as a prayer book and also for Mental prayer, as it has many points of meditation in it - it is truly priceless!  {Lady from Kansas}