Saints & Sainthood

The Story of a Soul conveys St. Therese of Lisieux's "Little Way" of spiritual childhood - her "elevator" to Heaven, as she called it....

The late Fr. Amorth—well-known as an exorcist —enjoyed over two decades of a close friendship with the holy, quirky Padre Pio, whom he considered his spiritual father....

Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God is the revised and expanded edition that helps leaders to promote the classic, best-selling 13-week study and conduct an Experiencing God Weekend or churchwide spiritual growth emphasis....

Sigrid Undset's Catherine of Siena is critically acclaimed as one of the best biographies of this well-known and amazing 14th-century saint....

Listeners to The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena will find her revelations from God as informative - and formative - as those who recognized her sanctity during her life....

The book recounts the life of the Virgin Mary and the divine plan both for creation and the salvation of souls. According to María de Ágreda, the book was mostly dictated to her by the Virgin Mary herself....

In 1957, at 27 years old, Father Aloysius Schwartz of Washington, D.C. asked to be sent to one of the saddest places in the world: South Korea in the wake of the Korean War....

The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila presents a remarkable description of the entire spiritual life from the first release from mortal sin into sanctifying grace....

The apostle Paul was, in his own words, "the chief of all sinners." Yet, this colossal figure left an indelible signature of greatness. Join renowned pastor Charles Swindoll in Great Lives: Paul as he examines the influence and impact of this remarkable man....

Saint Joseph stands close to Jesus and Mary at the heart of the gospel story. Yet, he remains largely in the background, silent and steady. Not surprisingly, Christians throughout the ages have pondered deeply this mystery that is Joseph....

No Man Is an Island is a collection of 16 essays in which Thomas Merton plumbs aspects of human spirituality.....

Before his death in 1968, Padre Pio was known throughout the world as a very holy man — many even called him a living saint.

The Little Flowers of St. Francis is a classic collection of popular legends about the life of St. Francis of Assisi....

Fr. Stanley Rother was true to his word. He didn't run. And was martyred at 46 years old. Fr. Stanley arrived in Guatemala in 1968, and immediately identified with his parishioners' farming lifestyle. He learned their languages, prepared them for the Sacraments, and cared for their needs....

G. K. Chesterton's classic biography of St. Francis. Visit ChestertonBooks.com to see other books in our G. K. Chesterton series....

Sharing memories from early childhood through her life as a Carmelite nun, Therese opens her heart to us....

Therese has been a highly influential model of sanctity for Catholics and for others because of the simplicity and practicality of her approach to spiritual life. Together with Francis of Assisi, she is one of the most popular saints in the history of the church....

Considered one of the greatest novels of simple and triumphant religious faith to be published in the 20th century...

No Greater Love is the essential wisdom of Mother Teresa - the most accessible and inspirational collection of her teachings ever published. This definitive volume features Mother Teresa on love, prayer, giving, service, poverty, forgiveness, Jesus, and more.....

In this intimate biography, you will see the results of this humble Capuchin's prayers and discover for yourself the source of his great hope. This updated edition contains five new chapters covering the years between beatification and canonization and more....

Just about every marketing firm, self-help guru, and man on the street has an answer, but very few, if any, understand true happiness. In How to Be Happy, Matt Fradd relies on the help of St. Thomas Aquinas to show what will - and what won’t - bring us happiness in this life....

This audiobook features two timeless classics by A.W. Tozer. "The Pursuit of God" delves into the depths of true worship, inviting listeners to seek a closer relationship with the Almighty.

In How to Converse with God, St. Alphonsus Ligouri teaches us how to use the small events of everyday life to raise our hearts and minds to God: in praise, contrition, hope, joy, and union with God's will....

Praying with Our Sorrowful Mother explores the riches of Mary's soul while illuminating the profound sorrows she experienced as the mother of Jesus Christ....

Continuously popular since it first appeared in 1977, The Incorruptibles remains the acknowledged classic on the bodies of Saints that did not undergo decomposition after death, many remaining fresh and flexible for years, or even centuries....

Many Catholics have either left the Church or been scandalized by the errors or immorality rampant in her clergy. We've watched aghast as faithful Catholics have been restricted or punished without just cause, while those who confuse, contradict, or undermine the Faith are elevated. In this bold and urgent book, the authors notice an apparent absurdity: those most disciplined by the Church at this time are often least deserving of correction. This protracted state of confusion and injustice, plain for all to see, has shaken the faith of millions.

Discover "Pathways to Sainthood," an inspiring and heartwarming collection of stories that delve into the lives of remarkable saints and their transformative journeys to holiness. This captivating eBook invites you to embark on a spiritual odyssey that will leave you feeling enlightened and enriched by the end. With engaging storytelling, "Pathways to Sainthood" offers an illuminating exploration of the remarkable experiences of 30 notable saints - from St. Augustine's restless heart to St. Faustina Kowalska's Divine Mercy revelations. Each chapter delves into the triumphs, tribulations, ...

Sr. Fran Gangloff tells the inspiring story of a woman committed to serving those in the leper settlement in Hawaii with love, compassion, respect, and grace, often in the face of both hardship and resistance from authorities blind to their needs. At her canonization in 2012, St. Marianne was called the “beloved mother of outcasts.”

"The world is too small," Saint Frances Cabrini (1850–1917) once declared. "I would like to embrace it all, to reach every corner." This compelling, authoritative biography chronicles the astounding life of a petite Italian-born religious sister who, with the heart of a missionary, conquered all odds to become the first American citizen canonized a saint.

Padre Pio of Pietrelcina is perhaps the single most extraordinary saint in the modern history of the Catholic Church. His heart was pierced. He carried the wounds of Christ on his hands, feet, and side for half a century. He communicated with his spiritual sons and daughters through bilocation and mystical perfume. He read the souls of his penitents. He offered his suffering so that others might be healed. He built one of the most significant hospitals in Southern Italy. Most importantly, Padre Pio wanted others to be redeemed. In Bret Thoman’s latest book, he has created a fresh, new ...

Fr. Gabriele Amorth (1925-2016) is known primarily for his tireless work as the official exorcist of Rome. But he was also a journalist, noted theologian, and biblical scholar. In this book, one of five he wrote about Mary, he retraces the life of the Virgin Mary. Drawing on the Gospels, Catholic Tradition, conciliar documents, and papal teachings, Fr. Amorth accompanies the reader on a veritable Marian itinerary. Divided into thirty-one chapters, one for each day of the month, the author breaks open the Gospels, particularly Matthew and Luke. As a biblical exegete, Fr. Amorth carefully ...

Here is the book that will help you climb St. Paul's "eight steps," to attain happiness, holiness, and Heaven. Bestselling author Kevin Vost breaks open St. Paul's life and spirituality through the lens of St. Thomas Aquinas, as well as other saintly and noble men and women.

Adolfo Affatato is one of the last living spiritual sons of St. Pio of Pietrelcina. When he was sixteen years old, he was called by name by Padre Pio out of a crowd in the hot, crowded sacristy, though he had never met Padre Pio. Padre Pio placed his hand on his head and said, “I have been waiting for you for many years.” Soon afterward, he became a spiritual son of Padre Pio. In this follow-up to his first book, Padre Pio and I: Memoirs of a Spiritual Son, Adolfo shares more stories and personal reflections on the life of Padre Pio. He begins by describing how his concept of faith was ...

Lucia Fiorentino (1889-1934) lived a hidden but extraordinary life. She was one of the earliest spiritual daughters of Padre Pio. She was also a mystic, victim soul, and recipient of numerous charisms, such as visions and locutions. In 1906, she had a vision of an immense tree planted near the Capuchin friary in her native village of San Giovanni Rotondo. Then she heard a voice: “This is the symbol of a soul who is now far away but will come here. He will be strong and well-rooted like this tree and will cover the entire world with its umbrage.” When Padre Pio arrived in 1916, she ...

Follow one of the most revered saints in history as he embarks on an extraordinary journey through earthly trials, diabolical attacks, and heavenly triumphs. St. Benedict: Monk, Mystic, Exorcist is the riveting true story of one man's radical faith and spiritual battles in the ashes of the Roman Empire. Benedict of Nursia gave up a privileged life of nobility to seek solitude in a remote cave. After three years of wrestling with unseen forces and relying on the good will of strangers for sustenance, he emerged as a spiritual leader. Known as a man of miracles, visions, exorcisms, and ...