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X A Modern Martyr: The Life of Saint Theophane Venard ($15)

"I like Théophane Vénard even more than Saint Louis de Gonzaga, because the life of Saint Louis de Gonzaga was extraordinary and Théophane Vénard's was quite ordinary...my soul is like his. He is the one who has best lived my way of spiritual childhood."

St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus

X The Jews, by Hilaire Belloc ($12)

An attempt by the author to present a frank and open discussion of the multi-faceted "Jewish question".

From the Preface, "The object of this book is...the relation between the Jews and the nations around them..." Belloc skips over ad hominem attacks and focuses on the undeniable reality of the problem of Jews living in a Christian culture.

 

“The general considerations, set down with fine candor, intelligence and generosity, should influence profoundly the public mind…” – Catholic World

X A Short History of the Roman Mass, by Michael Davies ($2.50)

A compact history of the Roman rite of the Mass from the Last Supper to the missal codified by Pope Saint Pius V, the so-called Tridentine Mass. Describes the historical development of the rite, and encourages the faithful to remain faithful to it.

X The Chapel Veil, Symbol of the Spouse of Christ, by Elizabeth Black & Emily Griswold ($3)

Is the chapel veil extinct?

 

Apparently not! This booklet gives the reasons, based on Holy Scripture and the Church Fathers, why two young ladies in college wear the chapel veil in the presence of our Lord.

 

In these two essays the chapel veil is shown as a symbol which helps the faithful understand the vocation and identity of woman, both in the order of creation and in the New Covenant sacrifice of the Holy Eucharist.

 

The time has come for a restoration of this traditional practice!

X The Greatest Catholic President: Garcia Moreno of Ecuador, by Frank Rega, S.F.O ($5)

Few Catholics today know the story of Gabriel Garcia Moreno, the devout, saintly leader who briefly re-established the shining light of Christendom in a small corner of the world during the nineteenth century. Garcia Moreno's role in Catholic history is so significant that the Blessed Virgin Mary specifically foretold his presidency more than two centuries before his birth.

X Rules for discerning the Spirits, by Father Barielle ($5)

Since 1533, the spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius have been used by millions to deepen their Christian life. This booklet distills the wisdom of the 30-day retreat into 20 principles so you can discern the spiritual influences in your life that are from God from those that are from the devil. Father writes from 40 years of experience as a retreat master.

X The Mass for Boys and Girls, by Father Joseph Dunney ($9.50)

Written by Fr. Joseph Dunney, the author of our popularly acclaimed The Mass, which we reprinted earlier this year. This book was penned specifically with boys and girls in mind. Fr. Dunney speaks on lofty subject matter, but on the child's level, so that young minds can grasp the grandeur and mystery of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (1962 Rite). A valuable read for every child (Ages 8-12).

X Tales of Foreign Lands (Volume 1), by Fr. Joseph Spillmann S.J. ($13)

Fr. Joseph Spillmann was born at Zug, Switzerland, April 22, 1842. He joined the Jesuits and in 1874 was ordained priest. Due to his poetic gifts he was assigned to work on various periodicals. Spillmann's literary activity resulted chiefly from his connection with these periodicals, especially the Katholische Missionen, which he edited from 1880-90. His Tales of Foreign Lands series
contains 21 booklets, consisting of edifying and tastefully illustrated stories for the young. They have been translated into many languages. Newly reprinted by Angelus Press, Volume One combines four of these stories into a single volume.

X 1962 Roman Catholic Daily Missal ($65)

This is the most complete missal ever produced in the English language. We have included everything in a missal that is affordable while being of the highest durability. The Roman Catholic Daily Missal will become your life-long liturgical companion-at Church, at home, and on the road.