Ancient Saints

Ask the typical person about the origins of the Anglican Church and thoughts automatically turn to the 16th century, Henry VIII, and the Protestant Reformation. But the spirituality and history of the Anglican tradition go back over 1000 years before the 16th century, and is filled with such notable characters as Saint Patrick, St. Columba of Iona, and St. Hilda of Whitby. Join Bishop Kenneth Myers as he leads us on an adventure into our Celtic roots, where we will learn about the history of early Christianity in the British Isles and also discover some of the rich treasures of Celtic ...

For more than 1,500 years, ordinary people seeking extraordinary clarity have turned to the Rule of Saint Benedict. Written in a world shaken by uncertainty, it offered a path marked by steadiness, reflection, and a kind of quiet strength that never goes out of style. Today, when life is louder, faster, and more fragmented than ever, its wisdom speaks with surprising force. This book gives you a practical, accessible introduction to that wisdom—without requiring a monastic background or theological training. It shows you how Benedict’s ancient principles can help you build a calmer mind...

A New York Times Notable Book Acclaimed author Ann Patchett's debut novel, hailed as ""beautifully written . . . a first novel that second- and third-time novelists would envy for its grace, insight, and compassion” (Boston Herald) St. Elizabeth’s, a home for unwed mothers in Habit, Kentucky...

Raising Them Right provides both practical and spiritual insight into a variety of areas of concern to parents, such as baptism, guiding the spiritual and psychological development of children through their teens, and preserving grace in a child’s life.

A golden voice unpacks Paul’s greatest letter—with power, precision, and pastoral insight. In his Homilies on Romans, John Chrysostom opens Paul’s most challenging epistle to ordinary believers, showing how its doctrine leads directly to repentance, transformation, and faith. • Follow Chrysostom’s verse-by-verse journey through Paul’s argument on sin, grace, and justification • See how the early Church understood the gospel as both truth and moral renewal • Encounter one of Christianity’s greatest preachers interpreting Scripture for everyday life • Read the classic NPNF...

The centuries after the Protestant Reformation brought about a radical reinterpretation of the epistles of St. Paul, disconnected from any historical reality. But Paul operated, during his entire life, as a faithful Pharisee within the Roman Jewish world. In Saint Paul the Pharisee: Jewish Apostle to All Nations, Fr. Stephen De Young surveys Paul’s life and writings, interpreting them within the Holy Tradition of the Orthodox Church.

"Divine Ascent - Daily Quotes” contains 366 of the most direct and inspiring quotations from "The Ladder of Divine Ascent" by Saint John Climacus. The Ladder of Divine Ascent is an important ascetical treatise for monasticism and for those of us living our Christian faith in the world. Written ca. 600 AD, The Ladder remains popular today.

Is the world better off without Christianity? Combining narrative with keen critique of contemporary debates, author and historian John Dickson gives an honest account of 2,000 years of Christian history that helps us understand what Christianity is and what it's meant to be. To say that the...

The war is on. The Devil plots to defeat you. Meet some battle-tested warriors who fight at your side. Satan is real. He's a formidable foe who wants to snatch us away from God, and the thought of doing battle with him can seem daunting. Even so, the saints who have gone before us have engaged the Devil, armed with the power of Christ and emerged victorious! These fellow warriors in heaven now fight on our behalf.

Unlock the wisdom of one of history’s most compelling figures, John Chrysostom, whose golden words have shaped the course of Christianity for centuries. John Chrysostom or Beginners: From Antioch to Exile offers you a front-row seat to the life, teachings, and enduring legacy of a man who stood against the tide of corruption and changed the Church forever. Journey through Time: Walk the streets of ancient Antioch, where Chrysostom’s journey began. Feel the tension and triumph as he rises to become the Archbishop of Constantinople, confronting the powerful and defending the oppressed. ...

The Rule of St. Benedict arose from an era when a great civilization was threatened by violence, economic forces that favored the wealthy, political leaders that lacked the trust of the public, and rampant xenophobia. In How to Live, Judith Valente explores the key elements of the rule and clearly demonstrates how incorporating this ancient wisdom can change the quality and texture of our lives offering a way forward from the divisions gripping our country. 

From the #1 internationally bestselling author of Ariadne, Elektra, and Atalanta, a propulsive, empowering retelling of Hera, reclaiming her as a feminist hero Even the gods must have their queen. When the immortal goddess Hera and her brother Zeus overthrow their tyrannical father, she dreams...

Marko’s life changes in an instant when he spies an armada of Ottoman ships on the horizon. After a battle separates him from his family, he finds help and guidance with a small group of monks. But when they stumble upon an abandoned church and a mysterious icon, Marko must conquer his own fears in order to make peace with God and to reunite with his family.

The Holy Psalter contains the Psalms and other scriptural Odes that are used throughout the Orthodox Church's liturgical life. It uses the Greek Septuagint ("LXX") Old Testament, the scripture used by the Apostles and the early Christians, and by the Orthodox Church today.

What if one of Christianity’s greatest ancient teachers could help you quiet the noise, reorder your life, and rediscover the discipline of genuine spiritual growth? Saint Basil the Great did not write for people who wanted a faith of vague feelings and comfortable intentions. He wrote for men and women who wanted Christianity to become a way of life—practical, disciplined, communal, merciful, and deeply rooted in the Gospel. The Rule of Saint Basil for Beginners opens the door to one of the most important foundations of Eastern Christian monasticism. Written in clear, accessible ...

What if the world around you was not empty, ordinary, or silent—but alive with sacred meaning? Celtic Spirituality for Beginners opens the door to a tradition where rivers bless, trees teach, stories carry wisdom, and the turning seasons reveal the deeper rhythm of life. This clear and engaging guide introduces readers to the beauty, mystery, and spiritual power of Celtic wisdom without confusion, academic heaviness, or romantic exaggeration. Inside, you’ll discover: How the ancient Celtic worldview saw nature as sacred, alive, and full of presence Why trees, rivers, wells, mountains, ...

What if the Christmas traditions you cherish are not Christian at all, but whispers from a forgotten, ancient world? Step into the heart of winter, and you will uncover a story far older than the nativity. Beneath the twinkling lights and familiar carols lies a truth carved into the bones of the season itself, echoed in firelight and carried on the breath of ancient gods. This is an invitation to explore the untold origins of the world’s most celebrated holiday. For centuries, the story of Christmas has been a paradox—a Christian holiday built upon the bones of pagan ritual. The early ...

Have you noticed that President Russell M. Nelson keeps reminding us that the modern temple endowment has “ancient” roots? If you do not know what this means—if you do not have a solid understanding of what was done in the temples of ancient Israel—then you are missing many of the most basic and important aspects of your temple experience. Unfortunately, it is very common for someone to enter the temple for the first time with little to no understanding of what to expect.

"Eyre's British accent gives the production the feeling of a literary classic..."- AudioFile From the beloved, bestselling author of Elektra and Ariadne, a reimagining of the myth of Atalanta, a fierce huntress raised by bears and the only woman in the world’s most famous band of heroes, the...

What if Halloween’s familiar traditions began with older fears? The Haunted History of Halloween: Creepy Origins, Ancient Beliefs, Forgotten Customs, and the Traditions That Shaped Spooky Season explores the eerie evolution of Halloween from ancient seasonal turning points to the modern celebration of costumes, candy, haunted houses, horror entertainment, and spooky nostalgia. Before Halloween became a night of porch pumpkins and trick-or-treating, it was shaped by harvest endings, winter darkness, firelight, wandering visitors, beliefs about the dead, household rituals, religious ...