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The reason we call Saint Louis Marie de Montfort a prophet of the last days, even though he lived between the last half of the 17th century and the first part of the 18th century, is because of what we read in his prophecies. It deal with the last days.

Discovering the Inner Christ In the Footsteps of Saint Augustine by Atilion 💫 There is a place where God no longer speaks from the outside – but from within. This book leads you there. Discovering the Inner Christ is not a theological manual nor a religious treatise—it is a path of awakening. Through luminous reflections and contemplative insights, Atilion invites you to rediscover the living presence of Christ in the silence of your own heart. Inspired by the wisdom of Saint Augustine, this book reveals how the soul can return inward and find the God who has never been absent. In ...

St. Pio of Pietrelcina had a deep devotion to the Christ Child. The man more commonly known as Padre Pio also possessed extraordinary and unique mystical gifts: Jesus often came to him in the form of a little child. In Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio, stories about the saint known for his stigmata and ability to bilocate are woven with scripture and prayer to help you experience Advent with greater hope and joy.

In this book, the first of its kind in the English language, Ariane Trifunovic Montemuro introduces her beloved friend, Saint Matrona the Blind of Moscow. The author not only shares her love for this Russian Orthodox Christian Saint but also reveals why she is our friend in Christ. The Lord endowed the blind Matrona with gifts of spiritual foresight and healing. In turn, this servant of God promised to never refuse anyone who sincerely asked her for help. Matrona's promise still holds true long after her death. She continues to search for the lost and bring them back to Christ.

Saint Anthony of the Desert is a pivotal figure in the Catholic Church, known for his role in founding monasticism and exemplifying Eucharistic zeal through a life of radical commitment to Christ. Anthony’s life was marked by profound encounters with Christ, including relinquishing worldly comforts for desert solitude, where he practiced a rigorous rule of life based on fasting, prayer, manual labor, and charity. His unwavering fidelity to Catholic doctrine, particularly during the Arian controversy, and his miraculous works of healing and spiritual intercession, continue to inspire ...

Know Your Saints: A Catholic Patronage GuideDiscover the inspiring world of Catholic saints and unlock the power of their heavenly intercession in your everyday life.In the rich tradition of the Catholic Church, saints are more than historical figures—they are vibrant companions, powerful advocates, and living proof that holiness is possible for all of us. Know Your Saints invites you on an accessible and heartfelt journey into the Communion of Saints, revealing how these holy men and women can guide, protect, and inspire you through life’s joys and challenges.This beautifully written ...

A Spiritual Autobiography That Shaped Western Christianity Augustine’s Confessions is one of the most profound and influential works in Christian history—part prayer, part autobiography, and part theological meditation. Modernized English based on the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers edition Clear, readable prose for contemporary readers Faithful to Augustine’s theology and literary voice Ideal for students, pastors, and serious lay readers A foundational text for understanding Western Christian thought Written as a prayer addressed to God, the Confessions recounts Augustine’s journey...

What if the courage of one man could change the world? In 1415, Jan Hus was burned at the stake for challenging the corruption of the Catholic Church and standing by his convictions. His sacrifice ignited a movement, inspired the Reformation, and laid the groundwork for ideas that still shape our world today. What would you sacrifice for the truth? In a world dominated by corruption and fear, Jan Hus stood alone. A century before Martin Luther, this courageous Bohemian preacher challenged the Catholic Church’s authority, exposing its moral failings and advocating for equality, justice, ...

Biographies will only take you so far. It's impossible to truly understand Francis of Assisi without reading or hearing his own words. A scholar and lover of Francis, Sweeney has added six writings to his bestselling compilation, additional texts that we're most certain came from Francis himself.

Prophetess of Germany, visionary, mystic, doctor of the Church. Come with us as we travel to Bingen, Germany, and the area of the beautiful Rhine River which is where St. Hildegard lived and had her visions. It was also here where she wrote her books on her visions and many other things, like a morality play put to music, which she also wrote. She wrote a book on herbal medicine, which is used to this day in that area of Germany.

Few thinkers in Christian history have shaped the foundation of belief as powerfully—and as quietly—as Saint Irenaeus. At a time when the early Church faced confusion, division, and the allure of secret teachings, he emerged as the steady voice who restored confidence in the apostolic story. This book brings his wisdom within reach for readers who want clarity, depth, and spiritual grounding without being buried in academic language. From his decisive stand against Gnostic speculation to his luminous vision of humanity’s journey toward maturity, Irenaeus offers a perspective that ...

Girolamo Savonarola—his name evokes images of fiery sermons, relentless reform, and a city gripped by revolution. If you’ve ever wondered how one man, armed with nothing but his faith and words, could shake the foundations of Renaissance Florence, this book is your answer. • Discover the rise of a prophet who dared to defy the Medici, the Pope, and the cultural excesses of his time. • Uncover the passionate conviction that led to the infamous Bonfire of the Vanities, an event that forever altered the course of history. • Witness Savonarola’s fierce battle against corruption and ...

If a list were made of the greatest human beings who have ever lived, those reflected upon in this four-volume series would be at the top of that list. Though historians often attempt to judge greatness from their own subjective perspective, there must be an objective criteria by which human greatness is judged. The only Person Who is capable of establishing that criteria is God. The criteria that God has established are the virtues, as identified by Jesus and revealed by Him through the holy Gospels. The goal of this four-volume series is to present each saint found on the Catholic ...

Saint John of the Cross is considered by many as the greatest Spiritual Doctor of the Catholic Church. This high honor elevates his spiritual writings and adds much confidence to those relying upon his teaching. He is a true master of the interior life and has left us a treasure of spiritual wisdom in his four main works, "Ascent to Mount Carmel," "Dark Night of the Soul," "Spiritual Canticle" and "Living Flame of Love." These four books, combined together, make up one continuous exposition of mystical theology that peers into the journey each one of us is called to take toward the life of ...

In every era of the Catholic Church, holy men and women have shaped history through their gifts and talents and, most importantly, through their resolute commitment to Jesus Christ. Some led armies, some founded monasteries, some lived a radical call to charity—and each one had a unique part to play. How the Saints Shaped History focuses on the essential role of the saints, as vessels of God's grace, in moving the Church (and the world!) through her two-thousand-year history.

Learn about the life of Saint Martin De Porres.

When we wrote on the life of St. Teresa in our book Saints and other Powerful Women in the Church, little did we think that we would, some day, be using her visions of heaven, hell, and purgatory to affirm these important truths of our Catholic faith.

¿Cómo se redescubrieron los restos del Apóstol Santiago? ¿Por qué el peregrino Charles du Blè nunca pudo regresar? ¿Conoces el milagro del Cebreiro? ¿Y la relación entre Carlomagno y el camino de estrellas? Descubre la conversión del marinero portugués, los caballeros de la Orden de Santiago, las meretrices del Camino, los falsos peregrinos, las mágicas compañías, los hechizos amorosos... fantásticas leyendas y precisa historia, todo cabe en esta maravillosa ruta que discurre hasta Santiago de Compostela.

As people everywhere seek to make sense of the Covid-19 coronavirus plaguing the world today – the sense of darkness, abandonment, and suffering – Padre Pio shows us the way he faced the pandemic of his own day. Just over 100 years ago, the world was devastated by different virus. The Spanish Influenza of 1918-20 spared no country leading to as many as 100 million deaths worldwide. Even St. Padre Pio himself – who had recently received the permanent stigmata – became infected. Perhaps worse for the stigmatized saint, many close to him were infected: his fellow friars, spiritual sons...

A very optimistic audiobook showing how an "ordinary" Catholic can become a great saint without ever doing anything "extraordinary"—just by using the many opportunities for holiness that to most people lie hidden in each day. Written with an assurance of success that is totally convincing and infectious, these are many easy but infallible means of reaching great sanctity.