St. Clement Of Rome & St. Ignatius

James A. Kiest SJ

St. Clement's epistle, written c. 96, is called the first epistle, and is a model of a pastoral letter. The epistles of St. Ignatius, Bishop of Smyrna at the beginning of the second century, are addressed to six Christian communities.

First Catechetical Instruction

Joseph P. Christopher

Written about the year 405, this treatise is unique in that it embodies both a manual for the catechist and a catechesis for the prospective catechumen.

Faith, Hope & Charity

Louis A. Arand SS

Augustine has given us here a fairly complete compendium of his whole theology and the system on which it rests.

The Contemplative Life

translated and annotated by Mary Josephine Suelzer

Written around the end of the fifth century or the beginning of the sixth, this work, composed at the urgent request of a bishop, is an expression of the ideals of the contemplative and the active life, supplemented by a discussion of the vices and ...

Lord's Sermon on the Mount

translated by John J. Epson, SS

This work was written between the years 393 to 396, when Augustine served as a priest at Hippo. In the first book he answers the question of the true meaning of The Sermon on the Mount: Is it humanely possible to put The Sermon into practice? The se...

The Epistle of Barnabas

translated and annotated by James A. Kleist, SJ

The Didache or The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, probably written before the end of the first century, purports to be an instruction based on sayings of the Lord and given by the Twelve Apostles to pagans who wished to become Christians.The Epist...

The Case Against the Pagans

translated and annotated by George E. McCracken

This is in many ways the most remarkable patristic document now extant, the last surviving apology composed before the end of the persecutions.

The Case Against the Pagans Vol 2

translated and annotated by George E. McCracken

This is in many ways the most remarkable patristic document now extant, the last surviving apology composed before the end of the persecutions.

Greatness of the Soul, the Teach

Joseph M. Colleran CSSR

Among the earlier writings of Augustine, the first work treats the nature of the human soul, its dignity and grandeur. The second discusses the fundamental question of how man acquires knowledge. Each is in the form of a dialogue.

The Life of St. Anthony

translated and annotated by George E. McCracken

The most important document of early monasticism, written in 357, this is a biography of the recognized founder and father of monasticism.

Revised & Updated Edition

Rev. Kevin W. Irwin

A thorough explanation of the parts of the Mass-its historical, theological, and liturgical aspects-iand how it derives from and relates to daily life, now in a revised, updated edition.

Irene Nowell, OSB

Written by a reputable Scripture scholar and based soundly in the biblical tradition, this book provides Christians with solid information about angels, devils, and demons to counter the sentimental as well as the "New Age" beliefs prevalent today.

Raymond E. Brown

A noted biblical scholar's concise responses to a wide range of the questions most frequently posed to him about the Bible.

Reflection on the Pentateuch

Roland E. Murphy, OCarm

Provides Christians with enlightening views about the basic document of the Hebrew Scriptures and of Judaism.

Ms. Rebecca Nappi

This book explores, in question and answer form, the common concerns of couples preparing to be married in the Catholic Church.

Ms. Rebecca Nappi

Examines marriage as lived in the context of the Catholic community, which supports the couple spiritually, emotionally, and in many other ways.

Catherine Johnston, Daniel Kendall, SJ, and Rebecca Nappi

Examines marriage as lived in the context of the Catholic community, which supports the couple spiritually, emotionally, and in many other ways.

Second Edition

Kenneth R. Himes, OFM

Now in a second edition, this is a concise overview of what the major documents of the tradition say about political, economic, and social life, making accessible the key ideas that the Church has proclaimed in the area of social teaching.

Second Edition

Kenneth R. Himes, OFM

Now revised to reflect the many changes in our society, around the world, and in the church, this volume provides basic introductory information about the edition of Catholic social teaching,giving a concise overview of what the major documents of t...

John Renard

A reader-friendly introduction to the history, beliefs, structures and practices of three major indigenous religious traditions of East Asia Confucianism, Daoism and Shinto.

Disputed Questions

John Vidmar, OP

Takes an honest look at two controversial events in Christian history, showing in what ways the seemingly different historical events are related, and undoing several misconceptions about both.

Disputed Questions

John Vidmar, OP

Takes an honest look at two controversial events in Christian history, showing in what ways the seemingly different historical events are related, and undoing several misconceptions about both.

William T. Ditewig

Answers the most common questions asked about deacons, their sacramental identity, their functions, and their relationships.

William T. Ditewig

Answers the most common questions asked about deacons, their sacramental identity, their functions, and their relationships.

Deacon Ed Faulk

Offers an introductory look at the the theology, practices and structures of the Eastern Catholic Churches.