Witness Saints

Saint Agnes is celebrated as a Virgin Martyr whose unyielding faith and purity made her a powerful witness to the Eucharist and a prominent figure in early Christian history. Despite societal pressures and pagan persecution, Agnes maintained her vows of chastity and allegiance to Christ, ultimately choosing martyrdom over renouncing her faith. The legacy of Saint Agnes continues through sacred symbols, miraculous events surrounding her death, and ongoing traditions like the Blessing of the Lambs at the Vatican, all underscoring her lasting impact on the Church.

In Saints Who Saw Hell, you’ll find the scriptural witness to the reality of hell, including the warnings of Jesus, the prophets, and the Apostles.

FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS 050 These seven letters were addressed by St Antony (251-356 AD) to his disciples. This hermit of the Egyptian desert draws our attention to those things which are essential in the spiritual life. Among the main themes are the witness of the Holy Spirit in the conscience of each person, the need for self-knowledge, the call to follow Christ, the unity of the Church, and our mutual co-inherence as members of the Body of Christ.

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St. Maria Goretti was only a child when she died a martyr’s death. Yet today, she inspires millions who find in her a perfect model of purity and holiness. Listen here about her great holiness in the midst of tremendous suffering, how she died at the hands of a vicious murderer who tried to defile her purity, and how she visited this very same murderer years later in his jail cell to forgive him.

Saint Sebastian is celebrated as a symbol of Eucharistic courage, embodying a steadfast love for the Holy Eucharist even amidst persecution and martyrdom. His legacy inspires modern believers to uphold unwavering devotion and fidelity to the faith in the face of challenges, drawing strength from the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. The narrative of his martyrdom and survival serves as a testament to the enduring power of faith and sacramental grace, urging Catholics to live bravely and embrace their spiritual mission.

After catching a bullet meant for his capo, a Brooklyn restaurateur with a taste for plus-sized women decides he’s done playing foot soldier in a life that never loved him back. He vanishes under cover of night, leaving behind his bustling Brooklyn trattoria. Destination: San Diego, where the surf is clean, the sins are buried deep, and fate introduces him to a washed-up Mafia snitch hiding out in the federal witness protection program.

What do Jewish people believe? What do Muslims believe? Do you have answers ready for a Mormon or a Jehovah’s Witness? Have you ever wished that there was a resource to review the systematic theology of other religions? Now there is one! Using mostly original sources, What Do They Believe? will help you to get an accurate understanding of what other religions believe. Michael Abd El-Massih, founder and executive director of Arabic Bible Outreach Ministry: "I was glued to your description of Islam and its teaching and kept reading and reading. Well done—you are an excellent writer and a ...

Fr. Serafino M. Lanzetta illuminates St. Joseph’s hidden life, drawing from Scripture and Tradition, to unveil his holiness and the splendor of his skill in guarding the heavenly treasures of Jesus and Mary. In these inspiring words, you will discover fresh and fascinating insights about St. Joseph and grow in devotion to him as never before.

In The Early Church on the Antichrist, Glenn Langohr brings together Scripture—especially the prophecies of Daniel—with direct quotations from early Christian writers to show that the historic Church did not expect an escape before tribulation, but endurance through it.

This book testifies of two truths: First, the modern American culture war, all of it, was lost over 25 years ago and, second, the good guys lost. A majority of Americans now have chosen evil over good. The cult of personal autonomy has created uncivilized chaos. Virtue is gone, so order is gone. Objectification and dehumanization express the heart of American culture. Our social institutions now serve a wholly secular society. Our lives are no longer lived commensurately. Americans have lost their sense of transcendence and, each in their own way, have crucified an effectual God. And yet ...

From a preeminent authority on the Catholic Church and papal biographer, "an intimate understanding of John Paul II" (Weekly Standard) In Lessons in Hope, George Weigel tells the story of his unique friendship with St. John Paul II. As Weigel learns the pope "from inside," he also offers a...

Saint Stephen's life is an enduring testament to sanctification, courageous witness, and zealous love for Christ, providing a model for modern Catholics striving for holiness. Saint Stephen's martyrdom exemplifies profound Eucharistic faith and mercy, highlighting the importance of forgiveness and unity with Christ even in the face of persecution. Modern Catholics can draw inspiration from Saint Stephen's unwavering courage and fidelity, emphasizing a commitment to Gospel truth amidst cultural opposition and secular challenges.

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While the 20th century was often a time of turbulence, selfishness, godlessness, and violence, Mother Teresa of Calcutta was a witness to love. She was a clear reminder of the goodness within human nature and the beauty of being truly open to God. "Mother" was her religious title, but as she ascended to the world stage, it became her role for the world - to be like a mother to all, no matter their origins. She was accepting and welcoming towards all people, not only towards the good or the like-minded. She continues to serve as an inspiration to people of all walks of life.

In Eyewitness: Tears of the Saints, John 9 comes alive with the story of the blind man, blind from birth, who is given new eyes by the Christ. But the miracle and blind man has a history. He came from Bethany, a little village less than two miles from Jerusalem. His village is the home to many other notable figures from the Scripture. The blind man's testimony will change the lives of many people, even those living 20 centuries later. It is a bible story of a spiritual journey that will inspire the faith of Christians and non-Christians alike.

Marble statues, stained-glass windows, silver medals, laminated holy cards–the saints are memorialized in a myriad of ways. But the greatest way to remember our brothers and sisters in Christ who have been recognized by the Church for their heroic virtue? Tell their story. And not only tell their story as something in the past, but continuing in the present. In our present. Their lives are entwined with our own. The saints are still alive, more real than ever. The stories in this book are not just chronicles of historical figures from the past but friends very much involved in our present...

Ninety-plus-year-old Rubin James awakes in the hospital discovering not only has he suffered a stroke, but an inoperable brain aneurysm is bringing him to certain death. Ten-year-old Jonathan Baines has a rare form of brain cancer. Despite all the efforts of his talented doctor father, the cancer's relentless spread has not been stopped, and death appears to be just days away.

The article emphasizes the power and significance of the Holy Name of Jesus, illustrating its impact through the lives of saints, scriptural references, and Eucharistic experiences. Invoking the Holy Name of Jesus is portrayed as a living force capable of producing miracles, offering deliverance, and encouraging acts of mercy, deeply embedded in Catholic faith and practice. The piece encourages readers to adopt a deeper devotion to the Holy Name, integrate it into daily life and communal worship, and experience its transformative power in personal, spiritual, and communal aspects.

It is, perhaps, surprising, to find almost a total absence of the word “Christian” in the New Testament; there are only three references. However, the word is much used today both in the church and in secular society. One dictionary defines “Christian” as “a decent, respectable person” (Chambers Concise). However, we need to remind ourselves that the first six letters of the word spell Christ”, and that without Him and His sacrifice for our sins, the word is meaningless. In this publication the author looks at the origin and meaning of the word “Christian” and the apparent...