Ancient Saints

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...

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.

"An elegant performance by narrator Barrie Kreinik recounts the life of Ariadne...This production, with its outstanding narration, makes the classic story new again. Kreinik is the perfect voice for Ariadne, a noble young woman who bravely stands up for her values." -- AudioFile Magazine...

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.

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...

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 ...

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.

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. 

"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...

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...

A spellbinding reimagining of the story of Elektra, one of Greek mythology’s most infamous heroines, from Jennifer Saint, the author of the beloved international bestseller, Ariadne. Three women, tangled in an ancient curse. When Clytemnestra marries Agamemnon, she ignores the insidious...

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 ...

A master preacher expounds one of Scripture’s most profound books — with unmatched depth and clarity. The Homilies on Hebrews reveal John Chrysostom at his most mature and spiritually focused, interpreting one of the New Testament’s richest and most challenging texts. • Discover Chrysostom’s vivid explanation of Christ as the true High Priest and perfect sacrifice • Experience the power of preaching that shaped the faith of the early church • See how the Epistle to the Hebrews comes alive through typology, exhortation, and pastoral insight • Read Chrysostom in modern, ...

Novena to Saint Jude Thaddeus is a traditional Catholic prayer book that invites the faithful to seek God’s help through the powerful intercession of Saint Jude, the patron saint of impossible and desperate situations. Throughout the centuries, countless Christians have turned to Saint Jude when facing trials that seem overwhelming or beyond human solution. As one of the Twelve Apostles and a faithful witness to Christ, Saint Jude reminds believers that even in the most difficult circumstances, hope in God should never be lost. This devotional book presents a complete nine-day novena ...

Each year after Pascha, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Myrrhbearers, who cared for Jesus’s body after He was crucified. But myrrhbearing has a broader definition; it can serve as a metaphor for the practical, incarnate love to which Christ calls His followers. In The Art of Myrrhbearing, author Elissa Bjeletich Davis explores the lives of myrrhbearing saints in Scripture and throughout the life of the Church, offering questions for reflection. By following the lead of saints, we can learn to embrace a simple and profound way of life in communion with Christ and with others.

The Letters of Saint Jerome: Scripture, Theology, Friendship, and Christian Life Discover the writings of one of the ancient Church’s greatest biblical scholars through a substantial collection of Jerome’s letters, together with introductory material that places his life and work in historical context. Explore Jerome’s remarkable correspondence with bishops, scholars, monks, noblewomen, friends, and other Christians throughout the Roman world. Encounter Jerome as a biblical scholar, with letters addressing Scripture, translation, interpretation, and the study of Hebrew and Greek. ...

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...

An enthralling literary tour-de-force that pays tribute to Detroit's legendary neighborhood, a mecca for jazz, sports, and politics, Black Bottom Saints is a powerful blend of fact and imagination reminiscent of E.L. Doctorow's classic novel Ragtime and Marlon James' Man Booker Award-winning...