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No word in our language is more misunderstood than heart, and almost no word is more important, for it refers to what is at the very center of our soul. We have mapped the outer world, in fact the whole universe, with amazing exactness . . . but we have neglected the world within. This new book by venerable Catholic thinker Peter Kreeft offers a map of that inner world, that of the self. In it, he takes up the mantle of Dietrich von Hildebrand and plumbs the depths of that most misunderstood (by the world) and overlooked (by philosophers and theologians) part of the human being.

In Wisdom of the Heart, Kreeft examines the two common understandings of the heart’s purpose and shows how they are not at odds, but rather different (and essential) facets:

• Feeling and emotion, which can reduce us to action without thinking, but also drive us to compassion, empathy, and gratitude
• Love, which is an act of the will, designed so that we can follow Jesus’s commandment to love God and others

This book, therefore, is a psychological aid to understanding the philosophy behind St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” while exploring the three dimensions of persons—the will, the mind, and the emotions—and their three loves: the good, the true, and the beautiful. A new masterwork by one of the foremost Catholic philosophers of our time, Wisdom of the Heart is essential reading for understanding ourselves, our God, and our relationship with Him.

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One of the most profoundly influential and deeply inspirational saints in the last five centuries of the Church, St. Francis de Sales is famous for his personality and writings, which have earned him, respectively, the appellation “The Gentleman Saint” and the designation Doctor of the Church. 

De Sales’s tempered and gentle yet firm and determined approach to spiritual direction made him a true pearl of great price in the Church’s spiritual patrimony. No one ever mastered the doctoring of souls quite like this gentle Doctor of the Church—as countless saints formed by his legacy will attest. His Marian devotion and dedication to educating the laity by means of modern communication (at that time, leaflets) placed him ahead of his time, and his erudition combined with his sweetness mark him as a highly unusual man in the story of the Church, particularly during his time.

As a bishop of the Church, St. Francis was emboldened by the charism of preaching the Word of God in a truly apostolic manner. In this volume of The Sermons of St. Francis de Sales: For Advent and Christmas, discover the Doctor of Charity’s totally fresh and surprising insights into the truths of our religion from Sacred Scripture, steeped as he was in it. Particular to these nine sermons for the Advent and Christmas seasons, find St. Francis’s thoughts on the Holy and Sacred Name of Jesus, the wisdom of Our Lady at the Wedding Feast of Cana, the temptations of St. John the Baptist, and more! Excellent as spiritual reading for Advent, these lovely and profound sermons of St. Francis de Sales make for remarkable fruit for meditation throughout the year.

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Every child must learn the story of St. Theresa of the Little Flower. The Little Flower of Jesus tells this lovely story in the most memorable style—with beautiful full color pictures on every page.

Our youth of today will particularly relate to this relatively modern Saint with a story in many ways the same as their own. The text is warmly yet factually written and the beautiful pictures tell the story even without the text. 

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Why do so few of us have a devotion to the Precious Blood that was shed for us and saved us? 

This small but powerful booklet will give you a new appreciation for, devotion to, and love of the Precious Blood of Our Savior, Jesus Christ, and it will help you to see the important role it has as God’s chosen instrument of mercy. It will help you gain the many spiritual benefits and graces that come from venerating the Precious Blood, whether in Mass or by meditation, such as:

• Atonement for sins
• Assistance of the souls in Purgatory
• Procurement of graces and blessings for yourself and loved ones
• Imitation of the saints
• Union with God

Included in this booklet are many traditional prayers, examples of some of the greatest saints and their devotion to the Precious Blood, and an explanation of the traditional practice of devotion to the Precious Blood.

This best-selling booklet will quickly open your heart to the love of Jesus and the many spiritual riches of His Precious Blood.

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Nothing connected with the Passion and Death of Christ was purely accidental. And although Our Savior was unquestionably the central figure of Calvary, many other persons—by God’s Providence—took part in the living drama of the first Good Friday.

In Saints and Sinners of Calvary, Fr. Christopher Rengers draws from Scripture, history, and early Christian traditions to complete our knowledge of these events and of the persons who took part in them. Contained within are the sobering stories of:

• Herod Antipas and his execution of St. John the Baptist,
• The Sanhedrin’s plans against Our Lord, and
• Pontius Pilate’s internal compromise that led him to condemn the Savior of the world to crucifixion.

On the other hand, the great “repenters”—St. Peter and St. Mary Magdalen—bring a message of great encouragement and hope to all who have ever betrayed Our Lord by sin.

To read this book is to understand better the historical events upon which the Catholic Faith is founded and the influence these great events hold for every person today. Do not forego this opportunity to grow closer to Our Lord through meditation on the very acts that gave us new life.

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The Little Flower Prayerbook is a vintage manual of prayers combined with a treasury of St. Thérèse’s spiritual writings that showcases the wisdom and contemplation she achieved in her short lifetime. 

Originally published in 1926 and faithfully re-typeset by TAN Books, The Little Flower Prayerbook: A Carmelite Manual of Prayers is an introduction to the time-honored Carmelite prayers and devotions that St. Thérèse herself practiced during her lifetime. 

Features Include: Morning and Evening Prayers, Acts of Faith, Daily Prayers, Devotions for Confession and Benediction, Devotions for the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, Devout Exercises for Every Day of the Week, a Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Scapular Devotions, Spiritual Writings of St. Thérèse, and so much more . . . 

This little book is perfect for devotees of the Little Flower, Third Order Carmelites, and all those who wish to follow the “Little Way”.

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One of the most profoundly influential and deeply inspirational saints in the last five centuries of the Church, St. Francis de Sales is famous for his personality and writings, which have earned him, respectively, the appellation “The Gentleman Saint” and the designation Doctor of the Church. 

De Sales’s tempered and gentle yet firm and determined approach to spiritual direction made him a true pearl of great price in the Church’s spiritual patrimony. No one ever mastered the doctoring of souls quite like this gentle Doctor of the Church—as countless saints formed by his legacy will attest. His Marian devotion and dedication to educating the laity by means of modern communication (at that time, leaflets) placed him ahead of his time, and his erudition combined with his sweetness mark him as a highly unusual man in the story of the Church, particularly during his time.

As a bishop of the Church, St. Francis was emboldened by the charism of preaching the Word of God in a truly apostolic manner. In this volume of The Sermons of St. Francis de Sales: For Lent, the Gentle Saint preaches twelve sermons, given during Lent 1622, on key aspects of the Christian life. Chief is St. Francis’s treatment of the virtue of mortification: Through fasting, abstinence, and almsgiving, we can learn to resist temptation, avoid losing our souls, live the faith, approach death with a Christian attitude, conduct ourselves properly in illness, and live in mutual charity. In addition, of special interest is the master of meditation’s exposition on Our Lord’s Passion. Let St. Francis teach you the way to eternal happiness through the toils and labors of Lent, which can be all joy if done for love of God.

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What is the truth? More than any other subject, apologetics—on behalf of the one, true Faith—gets to the heart of that matter. While other academic subjects are abstract, apologetics gets down to the reality that truth asserts a normative exigence on the one who apprehends it: it is incumbent upon recognizing the truth of the Faith of Christ to accept it and adhere to it. That is why it is so important for Catholics to gain a thorough and comprehensive understanding of their Faith and how to defend it.

Originally published in 1954, College Apologetics: Proof of the Truth of the Catholic Faith provides just that needed understanding, a fact that has made it a mainstay for high-level apologetic instruction for decades. Written for the college student, this text covers all aspects of the Faith and its defense in a classical, logical, and coherent fashion. Author Fr. Anthony Alexander lays out the Church’s argumentation in clear, concise, and precise language for handy mastery by all serious students of the truth. Included are airtight arguments for:

• God’s existence
• the soul’s immortality
• religion’s necessity
• the Gospels’ reliability
• the Church’s nature
• and far more . . .

Equip yourself to demonstrate in logical and irrefutable terms the genius of the Catholic Faith. There is an answer to “What is the truth?”; College Apologetics lays it out in clear terms.

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The Mystical Evolution in the Development and Vitality of the Church is a work of profound theological and mystagogical importance in the history of the Church. This mammoth work of over 500 hundred pages (itself only the second volume) contains copious quotes from the Bible, Saints, Fathers, and Doctors of the Church, as well as classical spiritual writers. Aiming to describe the mystical theology of the Church as a whole and present to readers a guide in the mystical tradition, author Fr. John G. Arintero, O.P., does a remarkable job of doing so by making the work come alive with simplicity and understanding. Imbued with holiness, he has produced a veritable encyclopedia of what Saints and other mystic souls have told Christians from the beginning through the time of writing at the beginning of the 20th century.

Fr. John (Juan) Gonzalez Arintero was a Spanish Dominican priest who wrote in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works were numerous and, as befits a Dominican, were written at a high academic level. As a master of mystical theology, he was renowned as a spiritual director and preacher. He died in 1928 in the odor of sanctity, and his cause for sainthood is underway.

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In this technically precise yet easy-to-read book, Msgr. George J. Moorman goes through the Latin Mass and explains its actions and words prayer by prayer. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned veteran in attending the Latin Mass, Msgr. Moorman’s thorough explanations of the parts of the Mass make this book an extremely beneficial resource for anyone attending the Latin Mass to garner more fruit from it!

To give you a greater appreciation and respect for the Latin Mass, this book will answer all your burning questions about its unique and traditional features. Some of the topics covered are:

• The relationship of the sacrifice of the Mass to the sacrifice of the Cross 
• What is necessary for the celebration of the Mass
• Why Latin is used
• The importance of ceremony 
• The preparatory part of the Mass 
• The importance of silence in the Mass
• The three principal parts of the Mass
• What is to be done after Mass 

Msgr. Moorman’s beautiful explanation of the Latin Mass is inspired by and connected to Pope Benedict XVI’s motu proprio Summorum Pontificum and demonstrates how it ties in beautifully as a visible demonstration of the Church’s dogmas, theology, and traditions. 

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