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"Tell me, O Muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy..."Ever been lost and want to go home? Join Odysseus as he struggles to return to his family in this epic retelling of the adventures of The Odyssey. Retold for a children's audience, Poetic Primers The Odyssey, is filled with vibrant illustrations while still maintaining the poetic format of the original work.Together you and your reader can enter the world of Ancient Greece and see how our hero, Odysseus, exemplifies multiple classical virtues as he courageously slays monsters, patiently travels to magical lands, and prudently takes back his home and family. Filled with educational materials and discussion questions, The Odyssey is bound to be you and your childs next favorite epic.AUDIO DRAMA PREVIEWABOUT POETIC PRIMERSWanted to share the classics with your kids but thought they are a little too much for their innocent minds?Poetic Primers are the perfect fit for any parents that want to read the classics to either kids. Such classics like &lsquo;The Odyssey, &lsquo;Aesops Fables, and &lsquo;King Arthur have been reimagined to be more kid friendly. While still keeping the stories in their poetic forms, Poetic Primers focus on the virtues and vice the various heroes embody and face throughout their adventures. Along with stunning and vibrant illustrations, your child (and you!) are sure to treasure these books for years to come.

Homer's The Odyssey

Fr. John Laux's readable text on Church history is a classic for high school students and adults. Church History succinctly but thoroughly covers 2,000-plus years of balanced and relevant history including our Lord's life and ministry, the birth of the Catholic Church, Roman persecutions, martyrs, saints, Church councils, heresies, schisms, Crusades, the Hundred Years War, Protestantism, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Oxford Movement, Vatican I, and more. Students will gain insight into the Church's quest to spread the Gospel message of Jesus Christ throughout the ages. Recommended for 12th grade students enrolled in TAN Academy.

Church History

NOTE: This product is only available to customers located in the US and Canada.Taken from his own catechism courses, We Believe: A Simple Commentary on the Catechism of Christian Doctrine by Monsignor A. N. Gilbey was first published anonymously and became a surprise smash hit.Following the structure of A Catechism of Christian Doctrine, better known as the Penny Catechism, We Believe teaches the Faith in classic question-and-answer form. But where the Penny Catechism excels in its simplicity, We Believe excels in its thoroughness and depth, and in its personal, even conversational explanations.Msgr. Gilbey draws from the Scriptures, the rich treasury of Catholic Theology, the writings of the saints, and his own perceptive insights into human nature to lead readers step-by-step to a comprehensive grasp of the Catholic Faith.Msgr. Gilbey divides his lectures into three categories: Faith, Hope, and Love. Faith covers Divine Revelation, the Trinity, the Incarnation, the Holy Spirit, the Church, the Communion of Saints, forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Hope addresses Church teachings on grace and prayer, Our Lady, and the Sacraments. Lastly, Charity gives us a rich explanation of the Ten Commandments. With a tender love for both the Church and for his students, and a distinctively English charm, Msgr. Gilbey's We Believe: A Simple Commentary on the Catechism of Christian Doctrine is at once engaging, personal, and inspiring.

We Believe: A Simple Commentary on the Catechism of Christian Doctrine

How to Read (and Write) Like a Catholic is a sweeping survey of some of the finest literary works ever written by our fallen and yet redeemed race. Joshua Hren takes readers on a tour that spans centuries and explores our broken path to salvation, passing through stories known to many but perhaps understood by few, and others that merit a broader readership. With appeals to staples of the Catholic literary tradition such as Flannery OConnor and Evelyn Waugh, to the often-sidelined works of Léon Bloy, Caroline Gordon, and Christopher Beha, to the masterpieces of even those who were distanced from the Church—Flaubert and James Joyce and Chekhov; Hemingway and David Foster Wallace and George Saunders—Hren sheds light on stories that grapple with matters essential to Catholics. His intrinsically Catholic approach to the study of literature examines the presence of conversion in great literary texts, and considers the way in which writers dramatize the workings of grace upon nature. His analysis also bears a sacramental vision, articulating the ways in which seen images point to unseen realities. How to Read (and Write) Like a Catholic searches out the persistence of Catholic ideas, images, and concerns in purportedly secular and postmodern stories. It is a love letter to the Christic imagination which incarnates human nature as having its final end not in the characters self-actualization, but in their salvation, giving readers of this work a deeper understanding of how the power of story can lead them closer to Christ. Includes a section for aspiring writers devoted to the techniques and devices that make good fiction, as well as a list of must-read literary works by which all Catholics can be enriched. ;Joshua Hrens How to Read (and Write) Like A Catholic pays tribute to a wide range of notable authors from the Catholic literary tradition. But what follows Hrens exquisite and original exploration of literary texts is a quiet challenge: a Catholic writer whose work finds deep relevance in our age will be one who shrugs off easy platitudes and instead pursues an unflinching moral, intellectual, and artistic engagement.; --Christine Flanagan, author/editor The Letters of Flannery OConnor and Caroline Gordon ;Joshua Hren shows us how to read well by delving deeply into the well of living meaning to be found in great literature. Learning to read (and write) like a Catholic is to leave the shallows to swim in the depths and to step out of the shadows into the light. It is life changing.; --Joseph Pearce, author of Catholic Literary Giants: A Field Guide to the Catholic Literary Landscape, and many more "Joshua Hrens How to Read (and Write) like a Catholic is not just another thick, square book. It is a catechism that will guide you through the long Catholic literary tradition, stopping along the way to introduce you to its best authors and to examine the great questions of judgment and craft that every reader and every writer must consider. This is not just a new book by an important young author; it is the fruit of an entire tradition. It is no mere survey; it is an introduction to a way of living well within the human drama of Christianity." --James Matthew Wilson, Poet-in-Residence, Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Liturgy

How to Read (and Write) Like a Catholic

Manual for Men is for men who are in the arena, warriors for Christ and His Church. It is for those men who battle daily for their souls and for their family. It is often a struggle to shed the sins and vices the world offers men, but its a battle we must fight and win.In Part I, Bishop Thomas Olmsted calls for Catholic men to step up and ;into the breach; in service to God, their families, parishes, and wider communities. In the course of his exhortation, Olmsted unveils: &bull; How being a Christian man is far more than physical prowess or worldly power&bull; Why the world and the Church desperately need men—real men—to fight for them in spiritual combat&bull; The vital importance of prayer and the sacraments in the life of every man&bull; Why fatherhood, fully understood, is so crucial for every man&bull; The value of devotion to a patron saint (complete with 10 manly suggestions)&bull; Most importantly, how men have the perfect model of man in Jesus Christ, and how we can follow his example.In Part II, Cook presents a treasure trove of prayers, church teachings, and writings from the saints that serve as a tremendous source of inspiration for men seeking to become better men of God. It is at once an essential guide and a profound book of prayers designed specifically for men. Now, perhaps more than ever, men need to be men. But what it means to be a man has been twisted into a pale and mangled image of true manhood. Manual for Men serves as a field guide and instruction manual for those husbands, fathers, sons and brothers who would become real men of God— men who protect, physically and spiritually, those entrusted to them; men who sacrifice, pray, fight, love, and live by the example of Christ. There is a battle for our souls, our families, our world, and Our Lord calls us men to fight. Are you ready to answer the call? Will you accept Bishop Olmsteds plea to ;engage in the battle that is raging around you;?

Manual for Men

One of the most controversial figures of the last millennium, Martin Luther stands as an obstinately venerated figure in the general popular imagination as the "founder" and moral face of the Protestant revolution. However, even many Protestants (including Lutherans!) do not understand his life very well. Far from being a work of Catholic triumphalism, The Facts about Luther is an entirely objective, factual account of his life and work—based on Protestant historians. Written by Monsignor Patrick O'Hare, LL.D., this work furnishes evidence about Luther that is rather contrary to the popular image.Catholics do not need to be overly assertive or aggressive in their treatment of Luther as a historical figure—the facts speak for themselves. And Monsignor O'Hare provides a balanced and factual, while yet authentically Catholic and thus critical, account of the former monk and priest's life. If nothing else, The Facts about Luther will at least provide all observers, whether Catholic, Protestant, or neither, a thorough and truthful account of the momentous and ultimately tragic figure of Martin Luther.

Facts About Luther

001 Opening Credits

002 Front Matter

003 Introduction

004 Part I - Chapter 1

005 Part I - Chapter 2

006 Part I - Chapter 3

007 Part I - Chapter 4

008 Part I - Chapter 5

009 Part I - Chapter 6

010 Part I - Chapter 7

011 Part I - Chapter 8

012 Part I - Chapter 9

013 Part I - Chapter 10

014 Part I - Chapter 11

015 Part I - Chapter 12

016 Part I - Chapter 13

017 Part I - Chapter 14

018 Part I - Chapter 15

019 Part I - Chapter 16

020 Part I - Chapter 17

021 Part I - Chapter 18

022 Part I - Chapter 19

023 Part I - Chapter 20

024 Part I - Chapter 21

025 Part I - Chapter 22

026 Part I - Chapter 23

027 Part I - Chapter 24

028 Part II - Chapter 1

029 Part II - Chapter 2

030 Part II - Chapter 3

031 Part II - Chapter 4

032 Part II - Chapter 5

033 Part II - Chapter 6

034 Part II - Chapter 7

035 Part II - Chapter 8

036 Part II - Chapter 9

037 Part II - Chapter 10

038 Part II - Chapter 11

039 Part II - Chapter 12

040 Part II - Chapter 13

041 Part II - Chapter 14

042 Part II - Chapter 15

043 Part II - Chapter 16

044 Part II - Chapter 17

045 Part II - Chapter 18

046 Part II - Chapter 19

047 Part II - Chapter 20

048 Part II - Chapter 21

049 Part III - Chapter 1

050 Part III - Chapter 2

051 Part III - Chapter 3

052 Part III - Chapter 4

053 Part III - Chapter 5

054 Part III - Chapter 6

055 Part III - Chapter 7

056 Part III - Chapter 8

057 Part III - Chapter 9

058 Part III - Chapter 10

059 Part III - Chapter 11

060 Part III - Chapter 12

061 Part III - Chapter 13

062 Part III - Chapter 14

063 Part III - Chapter 15

064 Part III - Chapter 16

065 Part III - Chapter 17

066 Part III - Chapter 18

067 Part III - Chapter 19

068 Part III - Chapter 20

069 Part III - Chapter 21

070 Part III - Chapter 22

071 Part III - Chapter 23

072 Part III - Chapter 24

073 Part III - Chapter 25

074 Part III - Chapter 26

075 Part III - Chapter 27

076 Part III - Chapter 28

077 Part III - Chapter 29

078 Part III - Chapter 30

079 Part III - Chapter 31

080 Part III - Chapter 32

081 Part III - Chapter 33

082 Part III - Chapter 34

083 Part III - Chapter 35

084 Part III - Chapter 36

085 Part III - Chapter 37

086 Part III - Chapter 38

087 Part III - Chapter 39

088 Part III - Chapter 40

089 Part III - Chapter 41

090 Part IV - Chapter 1

091 Part IV - Chapter 2

092 Part IV - Chapter 3

093 Part IV - Chapter 4

094 Part IV - Chapter 5

095 Part IV - Chapter 6

096 Part IV - Chapter 7

097 Part IV - Chapter 8

098 Part IV - Chapter 9

099 Part IV - Chapter 10

100 Part IV - Chapter 11

“You aim at true devotion, my dear Philothea, because, as a Christian, you know how acceptable it is to the Divine Majesty. But inasmuch as trifling errors at the outset of any undertaking are wont to increase rapidly as we advance, frequently becoming almost irreparable, it is needful that, first of all, you should ascertain wherein lies the virtue of devotion.”—St. Francis de SalesEveryone wants to go to Heaven, but how many of us actually know how to get there?&#160;Learn from the writings of St. Francis de Sales, the Doctor of Charity, on this very matter in his work that specifically addresses this most important question. The knowledgeable and holy Doctor of the Church writes in a way that is at once easy to read and suited to all readers, yet thorough, authoritative, reliable, kind, and gentle. He guides us to the knowledge that we are all called to the devout life. True devotion to God, as St. Francis de Sales points out, adorns every vocation. Additionally, St. Francis will explain that the devout life is a choice worthy for its own sake: “And our blessed Lord Himself assure[s] us that a devout life is a lovely, a pleasant, and a happy life.”Addressed as a personal letter to Philothea (which means “lover of God”) this book covers all the parts of a devout life:<ul><li>Our desire to lead a devout life&#160;</li><li>Our full resolution to do so</li><li>How we should approach God in prayer and the Sacraments</li><li>The practice of 16 important virtues</li><li>Remedies against ordinary temptations</li><li>And confirmation in our practice of devotion</li></ul>With this beautiful copy of the Introduction to the Devout Life from TAN Books's Catholic Classics Series, you will be prepared for any struggle in your life. From minor everyday worries to the larger concerns of your vocation and your Christian duties, St. Francis de Sales’s perennial work will be your guide to sainthood.&#160;

An Introduction to the Devout Life

NOTE: The eBook edition of this title is currently only available in MOBI (Kindle) format.The Treasure Box books present a wonderful combination of fun, innocence and the Catholic Faith. They teach the Faith in a simple way, and they inspire children's hearts to love God. The pictures are truly beautiful, unlike the cartoon illustrations found in many children's books today. These books are full of Catholic doctrine, presented reverently and simply at a young child's level, in a manner to capture the child's interest and raise the heart to God.

Treasure Box: Book 7

The Treasure Box books present a wonderful combination of fun, innocence and the Catholic Faith. They teach the Faith in a simple way, and they inspire children's hearts to love God. The pictures are truly beautiful, unlike the cartoon illustrations found in many children's books today. These books are full of Catholic doctrine, presented reverently and simply at a young child's level, in a manner to capture the child's interest and raise the heart to God.

Treasure Box: Book 9

This delightful story centers on 10-year-old Tom Playfair, who is quite a handful for his well-meaning but soft-hearted aunt. Mr. Playfair, his widowed father, decides to ship his son off to St. Maure's boarding school—an all-boys' academy run by Jesuits—to shape him up, as well as to help him make a good preparation for his upcoming First Communion. Tom is less than enthusiastic, but his adventures are just about to begin. Life at St. Maure's will not be dull as the reader will soon find out. Father Francis Finn, S.J., was an early 20th-century Jesuit priest who wrote delightful children's stories about life in Jesuit boarding schools. Taken from his years of experience teaching Catholic boys, Father Finn writes about various human personalities with warmth and humor that makes for enjoyable reading for all types.

Tom Playfair

Fr. Edward Looney reads and offers a reflection on the Introduction, paragraphs 8-14 of the Mystical City of God by Venerable Maria of Agreda.

Year 2, Day 2: Introduction, Volume 1, Paragraphs 8-14

Cloaked in promises of freedom and empowerment, a war has threatened the lives of millions of people of all ages, but especially the young. This is the body image war.Hollywood, the music industry, and large corporations promise happiness, pleasure, popularity, and power if we would just buy what they are selling. But their tactics are smoke and mirrors, and their promises are hollow. From photoshop to misleading advertising to the use of paid celebrities, a cocktail of lies tell us how we are supposed to look and feel about ourselves.And so many have bought in, leading to catastrophic results: eating disorders, body obsession, plastic surgery, steroids, peer pressure, and depression. How do we combat this onslaught?The answer is to turn to God and the teachings of His Church. In Improving Your Body Image through Catholic Teaching, Dr. John Acquaviva shows how we have allowed everyone but God to determine the value of our bodies, and how this must change.Relying on such works as Theology of the Body, Holy Scripture, the Catechism, and others, as well as on his own history as a college professor of exercise science, Dr. Acquaviva explores the troublesome world of body image in the 21st century and leads 20 body image activities, including:A body image survey to see how you view your own body;An exploration of photoshop, and how it distorts our ideals;Discussion questions on the Bible, and how we are made in Gods image and likeness;An examination of Hollywood movies and celebrities;And a review of your wardrobe that will help you be content with your body type. Help yourself and those you love escape the trappings of a culture obsessed with body image so that you can come to see the true worth of the human body and the dignity God has bestowed on this temple of His presence.

Improving Your Body Image Through Catholic Teaching

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 Manual for Conquering Deadly Sin will help you do just that in your own life. &#160; In any struggle, you must know your enemy. Hence, Part I: • Defines sin and distinguishes between mortal and venial sins • Examines each of the classical seven deadly sins: lust, gluttony, avarice, sloth, anger, envy, and pride • Reveals their causes, manifestations, and more • Provides specific advice and remedies for conquering each deadly sin in your own life • Identifies those corresponding virtues which must be cultivated in order to rid yourself of deadly sin &#160; 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. &#160; 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 Manual for Conquering Deadly Sin will be an indispensable aid in your fight; an invaluable resource for every person serious about salvation.

Manual for Conquering Deadly Sin

The splendor of Gods world comes alive in this simple retelling of the biblical creation story for young children. As a master Artist, God paints the new canvas of earth and sky, beginning with the black of silent, empty space, then adding color after color with the creation of stars, oceans, land, plants, animals, and all the rest. Colors of Creation will help your child see the world all around in a new light—as the beautiful handiwork of a loving Creator. Each color displayed is yet another reflection of His glory and another pleasure to enjoy. In the end, Gods masterpiece on earth is revealed in the people He creates, who can work and play, love and pray—and who come in every hue. Bestselling author Paul Thigpen tells the story in lively verse, with whimsical illustrations by artist John Folley that your little one will long remember.

Colors of Creation

01 Opening Credits

02 Opening Prayer

03 Chapter 1

04 Chapter 2

05 Chapter 3

06 Chapter 4

07 Chapter 5

08 Chapter 6

09 Chapter 7

10 Chapter 8

11 Chapter 9

12 Chapter 10

13 Chapter 11

14 Chapter 12

15 Chapter 13

16 Chapter 14

17 Chapter 15

18 Chapter 16

19 Chapter 17

20 Chapter 18

21 Closing Credits

Learn the entire life of one of the greatest saints the Church has ever seen, St. Dominic, at the feet of the “The Storyteller of the Saints!”In this book, the many wonders that St. Dominic worked throughout his life are told in way that is perfect for children. They will love to hear of his many adventures, defeating the Albigensian heresy, raising people from the dead, working countless miracles, triumphing over the Devil, and founding the Dominican order. Most of all, they will be captivated by the beautiful account of St. Dominic’s gift from the Blessed Virgin: the Holy Rosary. Through the life of St. Dominic, you and your children will understand what it means to answer the call of God wholeheartedly.&#160;Mary Fabyan Windeatt, known as the “Storyteller of the Saints”, wrote 20 works on the saints in the mid-20th century. Windeatt’s intention and style retells the lives of the saints in a historically rooted and creative manner that makes the saints more personable and relatable, serving as inspiration and models for children who hear these wonderful stories. In this engaging retelling of the story of St. Dominic and the origin of the Rosary, your child will see the importance of listening to the call of God.&#160;Ideal for all children, whether read by them or aloud to them, the lessons of this book are applicable and relatable to all ages. If your child is enrolled in TAN Academy, this book is an excellent option for easy-reading literature for Kindergarten through 3rd Grade.&#160;

Saint Dominic

With My Meditations on Saint Paul, follow in the missionary footsteps of Saint Paul from Damascus to Rome.Father James Sullivan begins each daily devotional with a scene from Acts of the Apostles or the Epistles of Saint Paul. Filled with rich historical and personal details describing the thoughts and feelings that a disciple must have experienced, Sullivan places you in the midst of the early Christians who heard the words of Saint Paul.This pocket-sized devotional gives you everything you need to walk with and learn at the feet of Saint Paul, including:Intimate, personal reflections on the words and acts of Saint PaulHeartfelt prayers, echoing the same prayers and petitions of the great convert and evangelizerDetailed maps chronicling Saint Pauls extensive missionary journeysA timeline of St. Pauls life both before and after his dramatic conversionAnd much more&hellip;After Christs death and resurrection, Paul became the first Apostle to preach His Good News to non-Jews (Gentiles). This is generally considered the most decisive moment in Church history, and Saint Paul was at the center of that moment.Now, you can travel with Saint Paul on his missionary tours, learn at his feet, and discover how to bring the teachings of Christ to your world.A portion of the proceeds from every purchase of this Confraternity of the Precious Blood title go directly to The Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood in Brooklyn, NY to support them in their vocation.

My Meditations on Saint Paul

Discover the Christian Meaning in The HobbitIn Bilbo's Journey: Discovering the Hidden Meaning of The Hobbit, go beyond the dragons, dwarves, and elves, and discover the surprisingly deep meaning of J. R. R. Tolkien's classic novel The Hobbit. Bilbo's quest to find and slay the dragon Smaug is a riveting tale of daring and heroism, but as renowned Tolkien scholar Joseph Pearce shows, it is not simply Bilbo's journey; it is our journey too. It is the Christian journey of self-sacrifice out of love for others and of abandonment to providence and grace.In Bilbo's Journey you will relive the excitement of Tolkien's classic tale while discovering the profound Christian meaning that makes The Hobbit a truly timeless adventure.

Bilbo's Journey

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book 7 and then comments on the building and significance of the Marian shrine in Zaragoza. &nbsp;

Year 3, Day 318: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 343-352

In this age of relentless activity it is easy for Christians, particularly those involved in good works, to fall into the pattern of the activist. But mere activity and material results are not sufficient for a successful apostolate.In his classic work The Soul of the Apostolate, Dom Jean-Baptiste Chautard demonstrates that the very foundation of all apostolic work must be the interior life. The apostle of Christ will grow to become an instrument and true channel of Gods graces to the world only through prayer, meditation, and the cultivation of the interior life. When one is involved in works of spiritual or corporal charity, his work can only be truly efficacious when he anchors his interior life in Christ. Without Christ we can do nothing. Inside youll learn about the:Pre-eminence of the interior life over the active lifeDangers of the active life: for you and your apostolateThe Devils special temptations for those working for Our LordSteps necessary in order to develop and grow in the interior lifeNecessity of the interior life to a successful and spiritually fruitful apostolateFor anyone who would work for Our Lord and His Church there is simply no book more important to read and to follow than The Soul of the Apostolate.

The Soul of the Apostolate

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 25 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on Our Lady&#39;s ability to obtain miracles from God.

Year 2, Day 128: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 25, Paragraphs 314-321

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 7 and then comments on the global nature of intercessory prayer. &nbsp;

Day 314: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 307-315

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book five and the comments on Mary&#39;s relationships to the sacraments of the church.

Year 3, Day 193: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 119-128

Fr. Edward reads from chapter 8 of book 5 and reflects on Mary and the Beatitudes.

Year 2, Day 190: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 84-95

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 4 and then offers a reflection on the foreshadowing of Mary&#39;s mediation of grace and the hospitality a stranger paid to them.

Year 3, Day 165: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 573-577

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter three of book three in its entirety and then offers a reflection.

Year 3, Day 97: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 3, Paragraphs 27-37

Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 5 of book 6 and then comments on how the devil took root of Judas&#39;s soul.

Year 2, Day 226: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 381-387

"To move [the] Omnipotent Word to grant pardon and deliverance to the Suffering Souls in consideration of the suffrages of the faithful on earth—such is the object of the following treatises." —From the PrefaceIn this significant volume on the Catholic doctrine concerning Purgatory, Fr. John A. Nageleisen, a missionary priest of the Congregation of the Most Precious Blood, covers all aspects of the Church's tradition regarding the subject of those poor souls who have died in charity to God but were imperfect and so require purgation. While no one has definitively experienced the nature of Purgatory, tradition and theology have much to say on the subject, and none is left uncovered by Fr. Nageleisen. His treatment includes:The existence of Purgatory;The condition of the suffering souls in Purgatory;The means of relieving the suffering souls;The motives for helping the suffering souls;The gratitude of the suffering souls;The heroic act of charity for the suffering souls;And much more . . .Most of all, Fr. Nageleisen desires only that we should understand the extreme value and virtue of praying for the holy souls. While we ourselves should desire not to go to Purgatory and only to Heaven, those already experiencing the former need our prayers and sacrifices, since they have no ability of their own to gain merit in expiation of sin. To pray for these souls is a great act of mercy and charity, as Fr. Nageleisen recalls to us. Let this book serve a twofold purpose, then: first, that we should strive to avoid anything that would in this life separate us from meriting Heaven upon death, and second, that we should recall, even in all our prayers, the souls of the faithful departed, that they might finally rest in peace.Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on them . . .

Charity for the Suffering Souls

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 6 and then comments on the shoulder wound of Jesus.&nbsp;

Day 256: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 650-656

Let us follow our dear Lord Jesus as he travels the Way of the Cross. He is asking us to follow him. Are you afraid? Jesus himself was afraid to walk this painful journey, but out of love for us, he did so. So for love of him, we follow. This fully illustrated version of the traditional Stations of the Cross contains new meditations by children's author Regina Doman (Angel in the Waters) along with:Scripture verses that point to each stationtraditional prayers attributed to St. Francis of Assisi and St. Alphonsus Liguorilyrics to the traditional hymn ;Stabat Mater; ("At the Cross Her Station Keeping") in both Latin and Englisha feature that gives historical and scriptural lessons concerning the tradition of walking the Way of the Crossand a final prayer that ties the stations to Eucharistic Adoration throughout the liturgical yearDetailed pictures compliment the text and allow the reader to follow Christ and His Mother as they make their way through the streets of Jerusalem on the way to Calvary.

Stations of the Cross for Kids

"And taking the hand of the little girl, he said to her, 'Talitha khoum,' which interpreted means, 'Little girl (I say to thee) arise.'"—Mark 5:41Jacinta Marto was a happy-go-lucky little girl who loved to play; but along with her brother Francisco and her cousin Lucia dos Santos, she experienced the monumental apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima—proving that even an illiterate shepherd girl can become a pivotal figure in world history, as well as a great saint. And indeed Jacinta did become a saint, for our times and for all.Excerpted from the letters and memoirs of Sr. Lucia dos Santos contained in Fatima in Lucia's Own Words, Blessed Jacinta Marto of Fatima describes the life of this little girl whose visions, along with her brother and cousin, radically changed the world. Jacinta was the youngest of the three shepherd children, aged seven at the time of the apparitions. She loved to dance and play, and everyone enjoyed her sweet affect. But upon experiencing the visions of Our Lady and her requests for penance, and especially after the vision of Hell, Jacinta took to heart the message of mortification and conversion. More than her brother and Lucia, she persisted in physical penances and mortifications, like giving up lunches and not drinking water, for the sake of sinners. Along with Francisco and Lucia, she suffered at the hands of the local Freemasonic authorities. After the Miracle of the Sun, many requested her intercession, and she complied willingly.Finally, in 1918, she and Francisco contracted the Spanish flu. Francisco died first, while Jacinta was taken to two hospitals (as Our Lady had told her) to suffer for souls. When she predicted she would die the next day, the hospital chaplain did not believe her, and so he did not give her the las Sacraments. But she died as predicted; in1935 she was found incorrupt. Pope Francis canonized her in 2017, a hundred years after the first apparition of Our Lady. Let your children learn the lesson of this humble saint, the Church's absolute youngest non-martyr—and learn yourself just what it means to become like a child to enter the Kingdom of God.Saint Jacinta Marto, pray for us!

Blessed Jacinta Marto of Fatima

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 8 and then reflects about the power of receiving Holy Communion for our spiritual lives. &nbsp;

Day 335: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 496-504

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 25 of book 5 and then comments on the value of Jesus&#39;s temptations for us.

Year 2, Day 211: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 25, Paragraphs 274-283

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 2 of book 5 and then reflects on the nature of love, Ecclesiastes, and Jesus and Joseph.

Year 2, Day 183: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 15-25

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 4 and then offers a reflection on the privileges of Mary, the prayers of Jesus, and the poor approaching Our Lady.

Year 3, Day 166: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 578-584

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 7 and then comments on the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and how we can foster a devotion to her today. &nbsp;

Year 3, Day 319: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 353-364

Fr. Edward Looney reads from Chapter 7 of the Mystical City of God and provides a reflection on limbo and the lure of evil.

Year 2, Day 12: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 80-85

What is the meaning of life? What is love? How can I be happy?These are questions that people today often ask rhetorically, as though there were no answer. Others hunt down answers in self-help books, guides from experts, or television. The great Dominica Venerable Louis of Granada, best known for his work The Sinners Guide, penned this treatise—The Quest for Happiness—to help us see that we cannot trust in mans own work to bring about happiness. What is the meaning of life? It is not a rhetorical question; rather, the Church has the answer! To know, love, and serve almighty God. This book gives the answer of how to proceed on such a quest out of the unhappiness of the world and toward the happiness of God.One of the most prominent and exceptional spiritual teachers of the sixteenth century, Venerable Louis stands as a master of the spiritual life throughout the whole Christian tradition. Born in extremely poor circumstances, his mother was widowed when he was five, and the pair subsisted on alms gathered from outside the gate of a Dominican priory. Eventually, Louis became a Dominican himself, and began a career of preaching that resulted, at length, in traveling throughout Spain and Portugal. He attained—despite the humble friar's best efforts—various posts in the Order of Preachers and served at courts of nobles and the queen regent of Portugal. He was offered bishoprics and the cardinalate, but declined all offers.He suffered much in his life, accused by the Spanish Inquisition of heresy unjustly; he was later vindicated by the Council of Trent and the witness of subsequent saints. Indeed, he counts among his readers and recommenders such pillars of sanctity as St. Rose of Lima, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Louise de Marillac, and St. Francis de Sales, who recommended Venerable Louis's work be read as a "second Breviary." Venerable Louis's Sinner's Guide has been compared to The Imitation of Christ for its breadth, intensity, and usefulness for devotion and has been translated into Italian, French, German, Polish, Latin, and Greek. Some of his books have even made it into Turkish and Japanese. But Venerable Louis's primary mission, quite unusually for his time, was to write and preach for the laity. Indeed, a disapproving observer said Venerable Louis wrote for "wives of carpenters," maybe forgetting who the Blessed Virgin was. Let, then, the words of this venerable Spanish preacher illuminate your heart with the light of Christ, speaking, as it were, straight from the bosom of the Master.This new edition of Venerable Louiss work The Quest for Happiness, lightly edited and adjusted for the problems that modern man faces today, is a map to navigate the wasteland of modernity and discover true happiness.

The Quest for Happiness

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 4 and then comments on our knowledge of scripture and the life of the three kings/magi.

Year 3, Day 162: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 552-558

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 20 of book 4 and then comments on baby Jesus speaking to Mary, trust in Mary's intercession, and marveling at God's wisdom.

Day 169: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 602-605