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Mary
Faith of Mary, The
Antoine E. Nachef
Vatican II Insights into the Humanity of Mary.
ISBN: 0-8189-0914-5 $12.95
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First Saturday Devotions to Mary
Deacon Roy Barkley
A Handbook
ISBN: 0-8189-1243-X $14.95
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Gospel of Mary, The: A Month with the Mother of God
Gabriel Amorth, S.S.P.
Translated by Edmund C. Lane, S.S.P.
Thirty-one reflections covering all the Gospel events in the life of Mary.
ISBN: 0-8189-0871-8 $8.95
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Greatest Marian Prayers, The: Their History, Meaning and Usage
Anthony M. Buono
The twelve most popular prayers to Mary, their history and use, with 60 more thrown in for good measure.
ISBN: 0-8189-0861-0 $9.95
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Greatest Marian Titles, The: Their History, Meaning and Usage
Anthony M. Buono
Details in some depth twenty-four official titles which provides a veritable encyclopedia of Mariology enabling the reader to encounter our heavenly Mother.
ISBN: 0-8189-1247-2 $16.95
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Image of Mary
Horacio Bojorge, SJ
Views of Mary through the New Testament evangelists.
ISBN: 0-8189-0362-7 $4.00
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Mary in the Mystery of the Covenant
Ignace de la Potterie, SJ
An in-depth study of the mystery of Mary, the Mother of God, in the mystery of Christ and
of the Church.
ISBN: 0-8189-0632-4 $15.95
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Mary: Model of Justice
William F. Maestri
Meditations on the themes of Canticle of Mary
ISBN: 0-8189-0511-5 $4.95
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Mary of Galilee
Bertrand Buby, SM
A three volume study of Mary in the New Testament (1), the Hebrew Scriptures (2), and the
Apocryphal Gospels and Sub-Apostolic Writers (3)
Vol. 1 ISBN: 0-8189-0692-8 $11.95
Vol. 2 ISBN: 0-8189-0697-9 $17.95
Vol. 3 ISBN: 0-8189-0698-7 $19.95
Set ISBN: 0-8189-0699-5 $39.95
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Mary of the Americas
Christopher Rengers, OFM Cap.
The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
ISBN: 0-8189-0543-3 $8.95
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Mary With Us
Joseph A. Viano SSP
Anthology of Marian reflections.
ISBN: 0-8189-0559-x $4.95
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Meditations on Mary
Terence Cardinal Cooke
Conferences delivered in 1958 on a pilgrimage to celebrate the 100th
anniversary of Lourdes.
ISBN: 0-8189-0683-9 $7.95
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A Medjugorje Retreat
Robert Farcy, SJ and Lucy Rooney, SND
The Exercises of St. Ignatius and the mysteries of the Rosary set against the background
of Medjugorje.
ISBN: 0-8189-0558-1 $5.95
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My Rosary Journal
William F. Maestri
A personal journal to assist in meditating on each of the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary
illustrated by Marilyn C. Rogelot
ISBN: 0-8189-0673-1 $7.95
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Our Lady of Guadalupe
Manuela Testoni
History and meaning of the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Tepeyac, Mexico.
ISBN: 0-8189-0897-1 $14.95
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Perpetual Angelus
Romanus Cessario, OP
Meditations on the mysteries of the Rosary from the perspective of St. Benedict, St.
Francis of Assisi, and St. Dominic, Illustrated by S. Mary Grace, O.P.
ISBN: 0-8189-0722-3 $9.95
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Rosas y Espinas
Concepcion Cabrera de Armida (Conchita)
ISBN: 0-8189-1238-3 $12.95
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Roses and Thorns
Concepcion Cabrera de Armida (Conchita)
ISBN: 0-8189-1239-1 $12.95
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The Virgin Mary and the Priesthood
Pierre Cardinal Philippe
Classic work on the relationship of the priest to Mary and vice versa.
ISBN: 0-8189-0668-5 $9.95
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General Saints and Biographies
American Saints
John F. Fink
An introduction to the lives and struggles of 137 North and South American saints.
ISBN: 0-8189-0900-5 $9.95
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Bent Halos and Other Saintly Stories
C.T. Thomas
A lighthearted look at the lives and sanctity of one hundred saintly men and women.
ISBN: 0-8189-0862-9 $ 14.95
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Blessed Timothy Giaccardo
Eugenio Fomasani, SSP
The first priest of the Society of St. Paul to be beatified
ISBN: 0-8189-0627-8 $12.95
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Champion of Truth
Michael E. Molloy
The life of St. Athanasius, the great defender of the divinity of Christ.
ISBN: 0-8189-0945-5 - $9.95
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Conchita: A Mother’s Spiritual Diary
M. M. Philipon, OP, ed.
Life of the Servant of God. Maria (1862-1938): wife, mother, grandmother, religious and
mystic.
ISBN: 0-8189-0578-6 $14.95
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Dante: Layman, Prophet, Mystic
James J. Collins
A Biography of the Italian Poet
ISBN: 0-8189-0564-6 $14.95
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Doctor of the Heart
Conrad W. Baars, MD
Autobiography of one of the pioneers of the psychology of affirmation, a Gospel based
approach to healing and wholeness.
ISBN: 0-8189-0717-7 $12.50
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Edith Stein: Scholar Feminist, Saint
Freda Mary Oben
A biography of a great Carmelite scholar and saint of our times.
ISBN: 0-8189-0523-9 $5.95
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Flame of Love: Poems of the Spanish Mystics
Loren G. Smith
A fresh new English language translation of the poems of St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila.
ISBN:0-8189-0977-3 $14.95
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For the Least of My Brothers
Omer Tanghe
The spirituality of Mother Teresa and Catherine de Hueck Doherty.
ISBN: 0-8189-0565-4 $5.95
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Fulton J. Sheen
Kathleen L. Riley, Ph.D.
The biography of America's most popular Catholic TV evangelist of the 20th century.
ISBN: 0-8189-0915-3 $22.95
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Gabriel of our Lady of Sorrows: Life and Prayers
Gabriele Cingolani, CP
Brief Biography, novena and special prayers.
ISBN: 0-8189-0791-6 $4.95
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James Alberione
Luigi Rolfo, SSP
Biography of the Founder of the Society of St. Paul and the Pauline Family
ISBN: 0-8189-0518-2 $19.95
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La Madre: The Life and Spirituality of Teresa of Avila
Elizabeth Ruth Obbard
An introduction to the life and teachings of an extraordinary Carmelite.
ISBN: 0-8189-9468-0 $15.95
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Life and Thought of St. Edith Stein, The
Freda Mary Oben, Ph.D.
ISBN: 0-8189-0846-7 $12.95
The story of the life of St. Edith Stein and an overview of her philosophical thought.
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Life and Wisdom of St. Benedict, The
Lavinia Byrne
Short biography of the Father of Western Monasticism.
ISBN:0-8189-0868-8 $4.95
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Life and Wisdom of St. Catherine of Siena, The
Lavinia Byrne
Short biography of the Doctor of the Church who brought the Popes back to Rome from Avignon.
ISBN:0-8189-0867-X $4.95
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Life and Wisdom of St. Margaret of Scotland, The
Lavinia Byrne
Short biography of the wife of an abusive husband, mother of eight and queen of Scotland.
ISBN:0-8189-0866-1 $4.95
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Life of Michelangelo
Giorgio Vasari
Classic biography of Michelangelo with Introduction by Bro. Frank Sadowski, SSP.
ISBN: 0-8189-0935-8 - $9.95
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Life of Padre Pio, The
Gennaro Preziuso
Translated by Jordan Aumann, O.P.
A thorough fully-illustrated biography concentrating on Padre Pio's life and ministry, described as literally
"between the altar and the confessional."
ISBN:0-8189-0831-9 $16.95
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Life of St. Claude de La Colmbiere
Ruth H. Lavigne
Biography of the Spiritual Director of St. Margaret Mary Aloque.
ISBN: 0-8189-4467-5 $7.95
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Light Over the Scaffold: followed by CELL 18. The Prison Letters of Jacques Fesch
Presented by Augustin-Michel Lemonnier
Preface by Michel Quoist
A rare insight into the spiritual journey of a young man condemned and executed in France
in 1957.
ISBN: 0-8189-0750-9 $12.95
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Married Saints
John F. Fink
Lives of canonized saints who were married.
ISBN:0-8189-0822-X $9.95
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Marthe Robin
Raymond Peyret
Life of a Modern day stigmatist of great influence.
ISBN: 0-8189-0464-x $6.95
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Mary’s House
Mary Pyle & Padre Pio
Dorothy Gaudiose
The life of an American benefactress and disciple of Padre Pio.
ISBN: 0-8189-0646-4 $9.95
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Molokai: The Story of Father Damien
Hilde Eynikel
The story of Blessed Damien de Veuster of Molokai who served the lepers of Hawaii, becoming
one of them. Now a major motion picture starring David Wenham, Nick Nolte, Kris Kristofferson,
Derek Jacobi and many others.
ISBN: 0-8189-0872-6 $14.95
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A Mother's Letters
Concepción Cabrera de Armida (Conchita)
Mother of nine children, foundress of five religious congregations and associations of lay
people, these personal letters reveal the spirituality of this Servant of God.
ISBN: 0-8189-0961-7 $14.95
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My Nature Is Fire
Sr. Catherine M. Meade, CSJ
The life of St. Catherine of Siena, Dominican tertiary, reformer and Doctor of the Church.
ISBN:0-8189-0615-4 $12.50
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Opus Dei: Who? How? Why?
Giuseppe Romano
Translated by Edmund C. Lane, S.S.P.
A study of Opus Dei and the life of its Founder, Blessed Josemaría Escrivá.
ISBN:0-8189-0739-8 $9.95
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Nameday Book, The
Sister Theodora of the Trinity, Hermit
A liturgical calendar and book of Saints with brief biographies: names, feast days, patrons,
and name derivatives. Useful for selecting Baptismal and Confirmation names.
ISBN: 0-8189-0883-1 $9.95
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Padre Pio
Fabrizio Contessa
Translated by Edmund C. Lane, S.S.P.
The inspiring story of the life of Blessed Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, illustrated with color photos from one
of his innumerable Masses.
ISBN: 0-8189-0826-2 $6.95
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Philip Neri: The Fire of Joy
Paul Turks if the Oratory
A vivid portrait of one of the most attractive and inspiring figures of Christianity.
ISBN: 0-8189-0748-7 $12.50
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Pope John XXIII: Model and Mentor for Leaders
Rev. Bob (Bernard R.) Bonnot
A spiritual as well as a down-to-earth guide for managers from pastors to presidents
based on Pope John XXIII's leadership style.
ISBN: 0-8189-0916-1 $22.95
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Precious Pearl, The: The Story of Saint Rita of Cascia
Michael Di Gregorio, OSA
One of the most popular saints, Rita of Cascia was wife and widow, mother and nun, victim of violence
and witness to forgiveness.
ISBN: 0-8189-0940-4 $5.95
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Prophet of the People
Dorothy Gaudiose
Life of Padre Pio, the Italian stigmatist
ISBN: 0-8189-0351-1 $14.95
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Saint Anthony of Padua: Friend of All the World.
Sheliah Ward-Ling
Answering the prayers of ordinary people and helping the millions who love him are just a
few things about St. Anthony covered here.
ISBN: 0-8189-9503-2 $15.95
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St. Gabriel Possenti, Passionist
Gabriele Cingolani, CP
The biography of a popular saint with special appeal to teenagers and young adults.
ISBN: 0-8189-0790-8 four-color illus. $12.95
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Saint Joseph: Shadow of the Father
Andrew Doze
Biblical and spiritual reflections on the foster father of Jesus.
ISBN: 0-8189-0644-8 $9.95
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Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Michael Di Gregorio, OSA
The life story of the Patron Saint of the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
ISBN: 0-8189-0954-4 $5.95
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Saint Thérèse of Lisieux: Doctor of the Universal Church
Steven Payne, OCD
Tells how a 24-year-old Carmelite nun with little education became an illustrious Doctor of the Church.
ISBN:0-8189-0923-4 $14.95
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Saintly Companions
Vincent J. O’Malley, CM
A compendium of saints companions whose supportive relationships let to sanctity.
ISBN: 0-8189-0693-6 $9.95
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Saints Alive
Sheliah Ward-Ling
The lives of Joan of Arc, Therese of Lisieux, Monica, Patrick, Bernadette, Catherine of
Sienna, Thomas More, Margaret Clitherow, Teresa of Avila, Clare of Assisi, and Francis of
Assisi.
ISBN: 0-8189-9367-6 $17.50
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Saints for Young Christians
David R. Pevitali
Illustrated lives of the saints for the young at heart.
ISBN: 0-8189-0666-9 $9.95
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Saints of the Roman Calendar
Enzo Lodi
Biographical and liturgical reflections on the saints.
ISBN: 0-8189-0652-9 $9.95
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Short Lives of Saints Series
Compiled by Little Mercury Publishers, Bergamo, Italy
Pamphlet biographies of St. Anthony, St. Francis, St. Michael and Prayers for Sufferers.
ISBNs: 0-8189-0991-9, 0992-7, 0990-0, and 0993-5 $2.75 each
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The Spiritual Journey of Newman
Jean Honore
A study of spirituality of John Henry Cardinal Newman.
ISBN: 0-8189-0654-5 $14.95
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Teresa of Calcutta
Franca Zamboini
Biography based on interviews and eye-witness accounts by renowned Italian journalist.
ISBN: 0-8189-0670-7 $9.95
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Therese of Lisieux and Marie of the Trinity
Pierre Descourvemont
Tr. By Alexandra Plettenberg-Serban
Marie’s recollections, put together in this book constitute a unique witness
regarding St. Therese and her entourage and provides a first-hand account.
ISBN: 0-8189-0732-0 $14.95
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They Called Her the Baroness: The Life of Catherine de Hueck Doherty
Lorene Hanley Duquin
Living the Gospel without compromise and reaching out where there was need shaped the life
of the woman they called the "Baroness." A Catholic Digest Book Club selection.
ISBN: 0-8189-0753-3 $19.95, hardbound
ISBN: 0-8189-0827-0 $14.95, paperback
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Things Visible and Invisible: Images in the Spirituality of St. Catherine of
Siena
Giuliana Cavallini
A study of 16 of the images most commonly employed by Catherine in her writings.
ISBN: 0-8189-0733-9 $5.50
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Thy Will Be Done: Cardinal Cooke
Benedict Groeschel, CFR
A spiritual portrait of a saintly modern day Church leader.
ISBN: 0-8189-0591-3 $16.95
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Tomorrow Will Be Too Late: A Life of Saint Peter Julian Eymard
(1811-1868)
The fascinating life story of the Apostle of the Eucharist and founder of the Congregation
of the Blessed Sacrament.
Norman B. Pelletier, SSS
ISBN: 0-8189-0912-9 $12.95
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Women in the Eyes of Jesus: Yesterday, Today & Forever
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Antoine E. Nachef, STD
New Testament women provide an example for the women of today's secular society.
ISBN: 0-8189-0947-1 $12.95
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Women of Destiny
Lucy Fuchs
The life and wisdom of the women of the Old Testament.
ISBN:0-8189-0863-7 $8.95
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Young Augustine, The
John J. O'Meara, Ph.D.
A classic scholarly study of the Confessions of St. Augustine newly revised and updated.
ISBN: 0-8189-0833-5 $14.95
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The Youngest Prophet
Christopher Rengers, OFM Cap.
The life of Jacinta Marto, the youngest Fatima visionary.
ISBN: 0-8189-0496-8 $5.95
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Your Glory Reflected: Twenty Outstanding Christians of the 20th Century
Sheilah Ward-Ling
Those profiled: Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton, Leonard Cheshire, Simone Weil, C.S. Lewis,
Desmond Tufu and others.
ISBN: 0-8189-9457-5 $19.95
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