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<P>Masterful storytelling from Catholic fiction author Brian Kennelly, Two Statues is the story of belief in what is unbelievable!Buck Washington moved to the quiet shores of Edisto Island, South Carolina, to retire and live out his life in peace. Instead he found a mysterious violin-playing neighbor named Walt . . . and an adventure he would never forget. A thousand miles away in Worcester, Massachusetts, Father Peter Moore is suffering a crisis of faith. But before he can leave his vocation and the Church he has served since youth, Peter is given a final mission: to investigate whether a strangely-acting statue of the Virgin Mary is a fraud, a freak of nature—or a finger pointing to the providence of God.In  Two Statues, first-time novelist Brian Kennelly has penned a tale of family, life, and adventure that will absorb you as you rush through its pages and stay with you long after the last one is turned.</P>

Two Statues

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<P>In this devotional treasure, you’ll find forty daily reflections on the passion and death of Our Lord. Each day’s reflection—suitable for Lent or for any time of the year—includes a scriptural text, a meditation, a brief prayer, and an excerpt from the visions of two celebrated Catholic mystics: Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774–1824) and Venerable Maria de Agreda (1602–1665).<br><br>In these reflections, you’ll watch with Jesus as He prays in the Garden of Gethsemane . . . grieve beside Him as He stands trial . . . climb with Him on the way to Calvary . . . and mourn with His Blessed Mother at the foot of the Cross.<br><br>You’ll also ponder the roles of other figures in this sorrowful drama: not only Mary, but also Peter and Judas, Herod and Pilate, Simon the Cyrene and Dismas the Good Thief . . . and, of course, Satan, whose hope of victory over Jesus is dashed in the end.<br><br>Do you want to advance from virtue to virtue, from grace to grace? Are you seeking the entire sanctification of your soul? These are the rewards, insists St. Bonaventure, of those who meditate frequently on the sufferings of Christ.</P>

The Passion

<P>FIRST TIME IN ENGLISH! Dive into the profound wisdom of Thomas à Kempis with "Meditations on Death: Preparing for Eternity." This timeless work urges us to reflect on the most significant aspect of our existence—our mortality. By contemplating death, we can truly transform our lives and priorities, guiding us towards a deeper understanding of our faith.</P><P>In this essential text, the reader is invited to engage with the reality of death and its implications on our eternal journey. À Kempis elegantly points out that considering our own death helps us renounce worldly distractions and align our lives with divine aspirations. The wisdom encapsulated in these meditations serves to fortify our souls, making us ready to face our Creator.</P><ul><li><P>Timeless insights on mortality and spirituality</P></li><li><P>Guidance on how meditation on death leads to holiness</P></li><li><P>Encouragement to live each day purposefully</P></li><li><P>Exploration of the four last things: death, judgment, heaven, and hell</P></li><li><P>Includes a complementary email study series to enrich your reading experience</P></li></ul><P>Embrace the transformative power of daily reflection on death, which is not merely a reminder of our ending but a call to live more fully in accordance with God’s will. "Meditations on Death" is not just a read—it's a pivotal journey towards spiritual awakening that inspires a life directed toward eternity. Prepare your heart for the ultimate calling with this remarkable work.</P>

Meditations on Death

<P>Fr. John Laux's timeless text thoroughly explains the philosophical and theological foundations of Catholic doctrine regarding human action, free will, the Natural Law, sin, virtue, conscience, and duties to God and neighbor. Catholic Morality provides high schoolers with a firm understanding of the principles of Catholic morality, covering a wide range of topics ranging from doubts against the Faith to the evangelical counsels. Students will grasp that the basis of all divine law is the reality that God is the True, the Good, and the Beautiful. Recommended for 10th grade students enrolled in TAN Academys Pre-Conciliar Theology.</P>

Catholic Morality

<P>The Paraclete: A Manual of Instruction and Devotion to the Holy Ghost  is an accessible explanation of the Church's rich tradition of teachings on the Holy Ghost. Originally published in 1899 and faithfully re-typeset by TAN Books for everyday use, this treatise on the grand and timeless role of the third Person of the Trinity is sure to increase your love for Him and dispel any confusion about Who He is and how to exercise devotion to Him. Read about how He prepared the world for the coming of the Redeemer, how He prepared Mary to be the bearer of Christ, how He maintains and extends the existence of the Church, how He works in the individual's soul to make it reflect Jesus, how all that is good and noble in us is inspired by Him, and how we can do nothing good without His help. Then learn how to give constant thanks and praise to this Consoler by meditating with the prayers provided. Included are a beautiful description of the Sacrament of Confirmation and devotions for every occasion.  Features Include: Prayers to the Holy Ghost before daily tasks, a Daily Act of Consecration to the Holy Ghost, the Divine Praises in honor of the Holy Ghost, the Canticle and Litany of the Holy Ghost, the Chaplet of the Holy Ghost, Devout exercises for every day of the week, text of the Extraordinary Form of the Mass for Pentecost Sunday, Novena in honor of the God the Holy Ghost, and much more!</P>

The Paraclete

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<p>I seek my way through the difficult passages of Thy Word with the “staff of faith” firmly in my hand. I acknowledge that while a mouse may wade in these waters, an elephant can also drown; therefore, I approach with a lowly heart and good intentions. Guide me to use my reason without falling into the danger of pride.</p><p>I petition Thee for the grace to “wade through surely” the difficult passages of the Bible without falling into danger. Let me never search out my own way alone, but instead take the ancient teachers of the Church as my guides. With Thy grace assisting me, let me reach the end of my journey in Thee.</p>
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<p><i><sup>16</sup>Behold I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents and simple as doves.&nbsp;</i><i><sup>17</sup>But beware of men. For they will deliver you up in councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues.&nbsp;</i><i><sup>18</sup>And you shall be brought before governors, and before kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the Gentiles:&nbsp;</i><i><sup>19</sup>But when they shall deliver you up, take no thought how or what to speak: for it shall be given you in that hour what to speak.&nbsp;</i><i><sup>20</sup>For it is not you that speak, but the Spirit of your Father that speaketh in you.&nbsp;</i><i><sup>21</sup>The brother also shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the son: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and shall put them to death.&nbsp;</i><i><sup>22</sup>And you shall be hated by all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall persevere unto the end, he shall be saved.</i></p>
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									<p><b>St. Thomas More</b> uses a famous analogy: Scripture is a river where a “mouse can wade” but an “elephant can drown.” To navigate it, we must use the “staff of faith” and have the “holy, ancient teachers of the <b>Church</b> for his guides.” This <b>Church Father</b> approach requires “good intentions and a lowly heart.” This study is part of our Liturgical preparation, as we “call on God for wisdom” to understand the “Mass of the early Christians”. In the <b>Mystical Body</b>, we must “use reason and refuse no good learning,” but never as a substitute for <b>Divine Grace</b>.</p>								</div>
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									<p>More insists that God uses our “human reason as an instrument” in<b> Scripture</b> study, just as He “helps us to eat—but not without our mouth.” He warns that the Bible is “lofty and difficult,” requiring the “holy, ancient teachers” to prevent us from drowning in its depths.</p>								</div>
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<p>Mary is the “faithful spouse” of the <b>Holy Spirit</b>&nbsp;who “distributes… as she wills” the gifts of understanding. The <b>Magisterium</b>, as the living authority, ensures we do not “devise for ourselves a conscience”. We need the <b>Church</b> to interpret <b>Scripture </b>because, as <b>St. Augustine </b>noted, “without the Church… we couldn’t know which books are Holy Scripture.” The <b>Bishop</b>&nbsp;acts as our guide, ensuring we “wade through surely and well.”</p>
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June 11: How to Approach the Scripture

<P>When thinking of Saint John Henry Newman, many associations come to mind: scholar, writer, intellectual. But rarely do we associate ;mystic; with this new saint. And yet, his faith was not merely an intellectual exercise. Newman held a deep and passionate devotion to Our Lord in the Eucharist. In honor of his canonization, we have collected his Prayers and Meditations before the Eucharist in order to bring his beautiful and profound love for Christ in the Sacrament to a new generation of Catholics. His prayers place a singular focus on Gods mercy, perfections, and love for us that transcends the depravity of our sins and engages God in frequent and familiar conversation, moving the heart to friendship with Christ.</P>

Prayers Before the Eucharist

<P>;Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, 'Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.'; (Luke 1:34-35).</P><P>The beautiful and spiritually enriching practice of devotion to the Sorrowful Mother will be illuminated for you in this powerfully written, pocket-sized booklet. </P><P>Although many Catholics today have forgotten about the great sorrows of Our Lady, her role as sorrowing mother grows ever more important with the increasing evils of the modern world. This booklet explains more about Our Ladys sorrows than most Catholics will ever know. It shows you that being devoted to Mary is to grow in love for her and to obtain many special blessings for ourselves in this life and in the next—particularly, the graces that will be bestowed at the hour of our death, as we pray in the Hail Mary every day. </P><P>Based on Sacred Scripture, Holy Tradition, and the writings of the saints, this booklet outlines the four special favors promised to those who meditate on Our Ladys tears and sorrows. Included to enrich your prayer life and deepen your devotion are many relevant prayers:</P><P></P><P>The Stabat Mater</P><P>The Litany of the Sorrowful Mother</P><P>Seven prayers for the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin</P><P>And many more!</P><P></P><P>As you will read in the pages of this booklet, ;Mary leaves nothing unrewarded that is done in her honor.; With this knowledge, you will be able to turn confidently to the Sorrowful Mother, weeping with her over the many sins of the world and the suffering of Our Lord. With this booklet in hand, you will continue to grow in love of the Sorrowful Mother and receive the many graces due to those who mourn with her and comfort her. </P><P>;Stabat Mater dolorosa</P><P>Iuxta crucem lacrimosa</P><P>Dum pendebat Filius.;</P><P>;At the Cross her Station keeping,</P><P>Stood the mournful Mother weeping,</P><P>Close to Jesus to the last.;</P>

Devotion to the Sorrowful Mother

<P>Aside from the Holy Eucharist, no sacrament of the Catholic Church is more important to leading a Christian life and growing in virtue than Confession. In it, the torrent of Christ's Precious Blood is poured onto us to relieve us of our guilt for sin and provide the graces necessary to become holier and avoid vice. Why, then, do so many Christians avoid this sacrament instead?</P><P>For those who are fearful, dubious, unrepentant, or otherwise reluctant, Bishop Louis Gaston de Segur provides Confession: A Little Book for the Reluctant to allay fears and to give courage in approaching Confession, that Sacrament which will unlock the Gates of Heaven for many. With over 30 common objections answered and put to rest with the good bishop's particular kindness, wit, and wisdom, this short booklet will ensure no one will demur from approaching Our Lord to get shriven in this most holy and readily available sacrament.</P><P>Bishop Louis Gaston de Segur organized the first Eucharistic Congress in Lille, France, in 1881. He was a prolific author of apologetic and catechetical works, as well as a leader of charitable efforts. His works span all aspects of the Christian life and have found much use both in the original French and in translation.</P>

Confession: A Little Book for the Reluctant

<P>In this ground-breaking book, Colleen Hammond challenges today's fashions and provides you the information you need to protect yourself and your loved ones from the onslaught of tasteless, immodest clothing. Colleen Hammond shares real-life examples of how women can accentuate the grace and beauty of their femininity, and she shows that "modest" definitely does not mean "frumpy."</P><P>Dressing with Dignity covers it all: the history and forces behind the changes in fashion; how to talk to teenagers about the privilege of femininity so they will want to dress with dignity; how to awaken chivalry in men and be treated with respect; how to regain and teach the lost charm of interior and exterior femininity; how to dress in an attractive, dignified, classy manner; specific documents about manners of dress from the Magisterium, the Popes and the Saints; comprehensive guidelines for choosing tasteful attire; resources on where to find beautiful, modest clothing; and much, much more!</P>

Dressing with Dignity

<P>Does God exist? How can we know? </P><P>Why is one religion better than any other—or why is any religion good at all? </P><P>Doesn't science disprove supernatural phenomena? </P><P>Isn't religion just old psychological superstition?</P><P></P><P>These are just a few of the kinds of questions posed to Catholics in today's world—seemingly in ever harsher and more vitriolic tenor, as well. Sadly, in modern times, the Catholic Faith is assaulted from all sides—even by many within the Church herself. It has therefore never been more important to defend the teachings of the Church in the fullness of truth and orthodoxy. Apologetics: A Philosophic Defense and Explanation of the Catholic Religion by Msgr. Paul Glenn provides an excellent defense of Catholicism suited just for this purpose for the laity and for apologists. In understandable and concise wording, such topics are covered as:</P><P></P><P>Proofs for the existence of God;</P><P>His nature, attributes and action on the world;</P><P>The nature of religion;</P><P>The necessity and fact of supernatural revelation;</P><P>And a wealth more!</P><P></P><P>In addition, the specifics of Catholic doctrine, including Christology, ecclesiology, and scriptural theology find ample coverage in this marvelous treatment of the whole of Catholic doctrine from the point of view of its defense. If you are looking to defend Christ, the Catholic Church, and her holy religion, look no further than Apologetics to provide you with all the knowledge necessary to begin this task.</P>

Apologetics

<P>In the Trenches of the Abortion BattleEvery day, thousands of children—fragile, innocent, alone—are abandoned. They are brutally snuffed from the world and literally left in the trash . . . and it's all legal.  Abandoned: The Untold Stories of the Abortion Wars  is the story of those children abandoned by abortion, and it is the story of their courageous defenders.Since 1976, Monica Miller has made it her life's work to defend the unborn: she has counseled pregnant women outside abortion clinics and organized pro-life groups and sit-ins at many of those same clinics. She has blocked abortionists' cars, been arrested, and gone to jail. And she has pulled the bodies of thousands of unborn babies out of dumpsters and given them a proper burial.Abandoned: The Untold Stories of the Abortion Wars  is the profound, breathtaking, and often daring journey of one woman, but it is much more than that. It is a history of the Pro-Life movement since Roe vs. Wade, a suspenseful, true-life tale of life and death, an insightful look into the unique and terrible horror of abortion, and a plea for the protection of the most helpless and innocent members of the human family.</P>

Abandoned

01 - Opening Credits

02 - Opening Quotations

03 - Preface

04 - On the Thought of Eternity

05 - We Are Pilgrims on Earth

06 - God Deserves to Be Loved Above Everything

07 - To Become Holy, a Soul Must Give Itself to God without Reserve

08 - The Two Great Means of Becoming Holy - Desire and Resolution

09 - On the Science of the Saints

10 - Our Eternal Salvation Is in Prayer

11 - I Must One Day Die

12 - Preparation for Death

13 - He that Loves God Must Love and Not Abhor Death

14 - Our Salvation Is in the Cross

15 - How Much It Pleases Jesus Christ that We Suffer for the Love of Him

16 - Divine Love Conquers All

17 - On the Necessity of Mental Prayer

18 - The Ends of Mental Prayer

19 - On the Mercy of God

20 - On Confidence in Jesus Christ

21 - Salvation Alone Is Necessary

22 - On Perfect Resignation to the Divine Will

23 - Blessed Is He Who Is Faithful to God in Adversity

24 - He that Loves Jesus Christ Ought to Hate the World

25 - The Words of a Dying Man to Jesus Crucified

26 - Acts to Be Made at Death

27 - On the House of Eternity

28 - Souls that Greatly Love God Long to Go and Behold Him in Heaven

29 - Jesus Is the Good Shepherd

30 - On the Business of Eternal Salvation

31 - What Will Be the Happiness of the Blessed

32 - The Pain of Having Lost God Is that which Constitutes Hell

33 - On Contempt of the World

34 - On the Love of Solitude

35 - On Solitude of Heart

36 - To See and Love God in the Next Life Is the Joy of the Blessed in Paradise

37 - On Prayer before the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar

38 - In God Alone True Peace Is Found

39 - We Ought to Have God Alone in View

40 - Everything Should Be Endured to Please God

41 - Blessed Is He Who Desires Nothing But God

42 - On Dryness of Spirit

43 - On a Life of Retirement

44 - On Detachment from Creatures

45 - Precious Is the Death of the Saints

46 - On Lukewarmness

47 - On Purity of Intention

48 - Sighs for Our Heavenly Home

49 - About the Author

50 - About the Narrator

51 - About TAN Books

52 - Closing Credits

<P>The promise of Eternal life has been a clarion call to the Saints for centuries, rousing them to action and heroic virtue. They knew that, compared with Eternity, this life is but a shadow. We must seek the same destination as the Saints in the midst of a world filled with amusements and vanities that constantly threaten our journey to Heaven.</P><P>St. Alphonsus Liguori's <I>Attaining Salvation</I> is a timeless, priceless compass for that journey. Written when the great Doctor of the Church was 77 years old, this treasury of reflections shines with the mature learning of a brilliant mind and a life filled with the study and service of God. With 45 short chapters filled with provocative Scripture quotes, this book is at once challenging and easy to understand. It can be read a little at a time or all at once with equal benefit. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including "The Thought of Eternity," "We Are Pilgrims on Earth," "I Must One Day Die," "Necessity of Mental Prayer," "The Mercy of God," "Detachment from Creatures," "Lukewarmness," and "Purity of Intention." <I>Attaining Salvation</I> is a beautiful gem that will instruct and inspire every reader because it is written with the commanding insight of one of the Church's great saints. Its words do not just feed the intellect; they nurture the soul. It is St. Alphonsus Liguori at his best.</P>

Attaining Salvation

<P>Long used by most Catholic schools and countless homeschooling families, the American Cardinal Readers are tried and true, well-loved companions for children developing their reading skills. The American Cardinal Readers begin following the family adventures of John, Jean, and Baby, with simple sentences to ease your child into reading stories. As he or she progresses through the series, the books grow longer, the vocabulary expands, and the stories become more complex, guiding and challenging young readers to enhance their reading comprehension.Young readers also become acquainted with classic childrens authors and poets, such as Robert Louis Stevenson, Lewis Carroll, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, as well as beloved Catholic writers like St. Therese of Lisieux, G. K. Chesterton, and Francis Thompson. Explore the realm of literature from short stories, parables, poems, fables, and folk tales, with narratives accompanied by charming black and white illustrations.The American Cardinal Readers are a necessity and a treasure in the library of any homeschooler or Catholic family interested in immersing their littlest readers in quality literature. These hardcovers are guaranteed to withstand the test of time in every way. Order your set now!</P>

American Cardinal Reader Book 2

<P>"[Latin is the] language of wondrous spiritual power, transcending the boundaries of the nations . . . from which is removed." St. Paul VI, Sacrificium Laudis</P><P>Latin is the universal patrimony of all Roman Catholics. It is one of the three holy tongues nailed to Christ's Cross, along with Hebrew and Greek. Most of all, it is the native language of the city where the holy First-Enthroned Apostle Peter and the Pre-Eminent Apostle Paul shed their blood for the Lord—that is, Holy Rome. And so, throughout the generations, Latin has become the language of the entire Western Church, and, in virtue of Rome's being the seat of Apostolic authority, the universal language of the entire Catholic Church. For over 1500 years at least, all Western liturgy was conducted in Latin. It is the language that when prayed devoutly burns the demons, "the language of the angels," "the speech of the Christian centuries," and "something of priceless worth," as St. Paul VI called it on the eve of its abandonment in the Roman Church's liturgy. Truly, the loss of Latin is the loss of the resonant reminder of the martyrs of ancient Rome. But it is making a comeback, and you can partake of this immense heritage.</P><P>Serving as a consummate course in Ecclesiastical Latin, Latin Grammar contains lessons and readings from the Missale Romanum, the Breviarium Romanum, and the Biblia Vulgata. With 195 pages of grammar and a 130-page Latin-English glossary with all the words of the Missal and Breviary, this is a fantastic introduction to Church Latin that will cover all of the bases necessary. With this textbook in hand, you will be able to acquire the skills needed to participate in the perennial heritage of the Church of Rome and all of her daughters in the West. Truly this tongue is a pearl of great price in the treasure-house of the Church; Latin Grammar will grant you access.</P>

Latin Grammar

<P>It is of vital importance that each individual soul recover this lost sense of sin and to begin the struggle to conquer the deadly sins that threaten his or her salvation. The <B>Manual for Conquering Deadly Sin</B> will help you do just that in your own life.<br>&#160;<br>In any struggle, you must know your enemy. Hence, Part I:<br>• Defines sin and distinguishes between mortal and venial sins<br>• Examines each of the classical seven deadly sins: lust, gluttony, avarice, sloth, anger, envy, and pride<br>• Reveals their causes, manifestations, and more<br>• Provides specific advice and remedies for conquering each deadly sin in your own life<br>• Identifies those corresponding virtues which must be cultivated in order to rid yourself of deadly sin<br>&#160;<br>Part II: features a compilation of passages from Church teaching and Scripture, along with quotes from the saints that complement and give life to the reflections in Part I.<br>&#160;<br>As Fr. Kolinski makes clear— the truest medicine is found in the sacramental life of the Church. But, in addition to the graces found in frequent confession and reception of the Eucharist, the <B>Manual for Conquering Deadly Sin</B> will be an indispensable aid in your fight; an invaluable resource for every person serious about salvation.</P>

Manual for Conquering Deadly Sin

<P>St. Louis de Montfort, in the introduction to his famous work True Devotion to Mary, exclaimed, "We must still say with the saints: De Maria numquam satis. We have still not praised, exalted, honoured, loved and served Mary adequately. She is worthy of even more praise, respect, love and service."</P><P></P><P>All of the most well known prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary are contained in this complete booklet, Favorite Prayers to Our Lady.Prayers within include:</P><P></P><P>How to pray the Rosary</P><P>How to practice the First Saturday Devotion</P><P>Rosary meditations of St. L. De Montfort</P><P>Seven Sorrows of Our Lady</P><P>Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help</P><P>Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Christmas Prayer</P><P>The powerful Thirty Days Prayer</P><P>Fatima Prayers</P><P>The Rosary in Latin</P><P>Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary</P><P>And so much more!</P><P></P><P>The perfect size to carry always, its daily use will aid your devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is the perfect gift for those faithful with a lifelong devotion to Mary, as well as for those who are just beginning to ask the Blessed Virgin to intercede on their behalf.</P>

Favorite Prayers to Our Lady

<P>Written as Christ speaking to His disciples who engage in the active life. Short, powerful one-sentence messages. Profound; inspiring; sobering and insightful. Truly unusual and great!</P>

The Active Catholic

<P>It has ever been the practice of the Catholic Church to recommend to her spiritual children the meditation on man's Four Last Things: death, judgment, Heaven, and Hell.</P><P></P><P>Keeping these sobering aspects of human destiny ever before our eyes, we will be that much less likely to fall into mortal sin and be lost eternally. This treatise provides many facts we should meditate on as we contemplate death. This book has converted numerous Protestants in our day because of its cogent reasons for rectifying our lives. Impr. 223 pgs, PB</P>

The Four Last Things

<P>Saint Alphonsus Liguori, the Prince of Moral Theologians and Doctor of the Church, was one of the greatest preachers in Church history. A religious founder, consummate theologian, and prolific writer, St. Alphonsuss own holiness and humility were unmistakable through his tireless devotion to the souls in his care. Those who hear his teaching and wisdom cannot help but become inspired to attain the same holiness and devotion to Our Lord. Here, in Preparation for Death, is his formidable work on the last moments of life and our duty to prepare for it while we still have time.​ Resonating throughout is the profound sense of the depravity of sin that St. Alphonsus undoubtedly felt and from which he longs to save his flock. He dwells repeatedly on the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Hell, and Heaven, bringing the reader to consider his own eternal destiny. Above all, St. Alphonsus's message is permeated by a prolonged meditation on the words of Our Lord: "What doth it profit a man if he gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his own soul?" The goods of the world are fleeting, and to the Christian, they are even a burden—as St. Paul would say, "so much trash"—because "there is only one thing that is necessary." Topics include:</P><P></P><P>the certainty of death,</P><P>the uncertainty of the time,</P><P>the death of the sinner,</P><P>the death of the negligent Christian,</P><P>the death of the just,</P><P>the habit of sin,</P><P>delusions of the devil,</P><P>Particular and General Judgments,</P><P>he pains of Hell and its eternity,</P><P>the remorse of the damned,</P><P>and more to stir the soul to repentance . . .</P><P></P><P>Though St. Alphonsus can be a harrowing man to hear, it is only from the most unique tenderness and subtlety of his heart that such words can spring. For "out of the fullness of the heart, the mouth speaketh," and St. Alphonsus's heart was filled to the brim with genuine desire for innocence and purity of heart in all his spiritual children. It is worth noting that he never refused absolution to anyone.There is no better teacher on moral theology to ever grace the Church than St. Alphonsus Liguori. Let Preparation for Death show you why.</P>

Preparation for Death

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<P>Thinking with the mind of the Church, Dr. Hudson has mined the riches of faith and reason with which the Church has blessed civilization and with which She has shone forth the splendor of truth across two millennia.</P><P>It was G. K. Chesterton who quipped that the Church is the one continual institution to have been thinking about thinking for two thousand years, and it is for this reason, as Chesterton also quipped, that She saves us from the ignominy of ignorance which makes us children of our own time and slaves of the Zeitgeist. It is She who enables us to think outside the temporal box so that we can perceive the time.</P><P>Dr. Hudson knows that the Church thinks with the mind of the theologian and philosopher but also with the heart of the saint and with the eye of the poet. He also knows that God shows us Himself most powerfully through the art of narrative, through storytelling and parable, and through that primary story which is history itself. Knowing this, he has filled these pages with the wisdom of the ages as perceived by a diverse range of sages, including theologians, philosophers, saints, mystics, poets, novelists, and historians.</P>

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