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Mike Aquilina
Jerusalem, Rome, Antioch, Alexandria, Ephesus, Carthage, Edessa . . . These were some of the ancient cities that once raged against the Gospel and persecuted the Church but later came…
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Pray and meditate through the major holy days and seasons of the Church with help from the wisdom of the Fathers. Using Scripture, prayers, passages from the holy writers and…
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The Mass may seem routine, and it may be the common property of millions of Catholics, but much lies beneath. Mike Aquilina not only answers practical questions about this central…
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The Virgin Mary’s part in history doesn’t begin and end with her yes to God. Popular Catholic author Mike Aquilina points out that Mary is at the center of history…
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A focus on the key role the Catholic Church has played in culture, history, and society. While not skirting the issues and failures that have plagued the Church, the author’s…
Bringing together Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition in one volume! The Fathers of the Church Bible, NABRE will instruct in the faith and enliven your interest in Scripture through the…
This engaging, straightforward Bible study shows how all Christians are sharers in Christ’s priesthood. It opens the door for laity and clergy alike to grow in faith and understand their…
Winner of a 2020 Catholic Press Association book award (first place, best new religious book series).
Suspense, politics, sin, death, sex, and redemption: Not the plot of the latest crime…
In this volume from the Fathers of the Faith series, you'll be introduced to Saint Irenaeus of Lyons. Who was he? What did he teach? Where and when did he…
National Catholic Register Saturday Book Pick: Mike Aquilina’s A Year With the Church Fathers (June 4, 2011)
Times change, but human nature does not. Neither do the daily struggles that…
Here is an unflinching look at the lives and sacrifices of those first Christians who were given the task of spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
Beginning with the earliest martyrs and ending with the twentieth century, The Resilient Church offers a fascinating look at the trials and triumphs of the Catholic Church over the past…
Using the words of the early Christians themselves, from documents and inscriptions, Aquilina traces the Mass’s history from Jesus’ lifetime through the fourth century.
Relying on the ancient documents, as well as latest archeological findings and scientific research, acclaimed author Mike Aquilina takes you on a journey through the Apostolic Age, bringing to life…
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In this volume from the Fathers of the Faith series, you'll be introduced to Saint Augustine of Hippo. Who was he? What did he teach? Where and when did he…
The story of the Mass is not a rehearsal of ancient texts. It’s a drama of personal and societal transformation, incorporating work, play, and love –
Explore the impact of each of the early Christian women on the Church, then and now. Their stories will enthrall you. Their writings will inspire you. Their witness will empower…
This new and extensively updated edition is the definitive resource for anyone interested in learning about the Church Fathers and their legacy. Ideal for RCIA, catechists, clergy, as well as…
In this volume from the Fathers of the Faith series, you'll be introduced to Saint John Chrysostom. Who was he? What did he teach? Where and when did he live…
Pages that follow gives vistas of St. Joseph’s world… about Nazareth… about religious practice and education in that place and time… also find out how a carpenter worked in those…
Learn the history, the parts, and the real meaning behind our words and actions during Mass. Special features: Laminated 6-panel cheat sheet for all the essential points of the Mass…
In his previous release, you were invited to a year long retreat with the Church Fathers; now, Mike Aquilina presents a new volume of contemplations and prayers about those most…
Mike Aquilina,Michael Aquilina, III
A must-have for fans of the epic film Ben-Hur, acclaimed author Mike Aquilina offers an unflinching look into what it was like to live in the Roman Empire during the…
Kris Stubna,Mike Aquilina
Build your career while you build your faith by discovering the balance and insight of one of history’s greatest workers, St. Ignatius. The sixteenth-century founder of the Jesuits was especially…
Mike Aquilina,Kris Stubna
Discover Pope Benedict’s wise and visionary perspective as a guide for daily spirituality. Each topic begins with a simple excerpt from Pope Benedict’s writings or teachings, followed by helpful prompts…
Getting to know the Church Fathers means getting to know our own roots. It means knowing more deeply who we are as we learn more and more about who they…
Dominic A Aquila
Catholics–both religious and the laity–made significant contributions to science, the arts, and the betterment of human life during the Enlightenment, the period between the Reformations and the modern world.
Scholar…
Takes readers step by step through the Mass, from the Sign of the Cross through the Dismissal, illuminating the way with the words of the Fathers. Along the way readers…
Phillip Campbell
"This book reframes the Middle Ages from a period of violence and ignorance to one of institutional, spiritual, theological and cultural advancement. Through engagements with the social, scientific and literary…
Mike Aquilina,Ann Rodgers
Donald Wuerl is one of the most accomplished and influential churchmen of the last half-century-a time of great seismic shifts in society and in the Church. Ordained a priest in…
Mike Aquilina,Christopher Bailey
From the Last Supper to the Da Vinci Code - Why is the enduring myth of The Holy Grail the world’s most captivating story? These stories possess a mysterious power…
Steve Weidenkopf
Steve Weidenkopf shines a spotlight on some of the Catholic Church’s greatest saints and dispels nine misconceptions. He explores the shifting centers of power, reform movements, and tensions both within…
Kevin Schmiesing
Kevin Schmiesing chronologically draws out Catholic contributions to the major events and themes in American history through examining a fascinating array of twenty-seven shrines, memorials, and other historic places –
S. Hahn,Mike Aquilina
Living the Mysteries is a daily devotional–and more–for the period from Easter to Pentecost. Each day features: a brief meditation; a short passage from that day’s Mass readings; a reflection…
Susan Muto
St. Therese of Lisieux’s Little Way has been embraced by people of all walks of life. Though she only lived to the age of twenty-four and spent almost her entire…
Pocket-sized, but packed with powerful pronouncements. A bestseller since its release.
Scott Hahn,Mike Aquilina
What could be more familiar than the Christmas story – and yet what could be more extraordinary? The cast of characters is strange and exotic- shepherds and magicians, an emperor…
Mike Aquilina,Juan R. Velez
John Henry Newman’s journey to Catholicism is one of the greatest stories of the nineteenth-century Church. He relied on divine revelation, together with logical reasoning and historical facts, to reach…
David M Wagner
Fatima, war, Vatican II, St. John Paul II, and the clerical sex abuse crisis: These are just a few of the people and events that helped define the Catholic Church…
John Michael Talbot,Mike Aquilina
John Michael Talbot and Mike Aquilina skillfully interweave their own spiritual journey with thirteen lessons they have learned from great martyrs, saints, theologians, and mystics and explain how their witness…
Mike Aquilina,Regis J. Flaherty
Takes the mystery out of the various devotions by explaining each one and providing a step-by-step guide to practicing the ritual.
The capital vices are the gateway drugs to countless sins. The path of this book descends through the vices, culminating with their queen ruler, pride. The words of the Fathers…
Kris D Stubna,Mike Aquilina
Literally designed and written to be used in short breaks from work, there are three prompts following each meditation to help you apply St. Ignatius’ teaching to interpersonal issues, stress…
James L Papandrea
Church history is a lot like the tale The Emperor’s New Clothes, according to…
Mike Aquilina,Mark W. Sullivan
Parents of any age or at any stage can cultivate the same virtues in prayer that Saint Monica discovered during her long wait for God’s answer for her child. This…
H F M Prescott
Fulcun Geroy, the Catholic lord of a fief on the borders of 11th-century Normandy, falls in love with the wife of a rival at the court of William the Conqueror…
Shane Kapler
Lord, teach us to pray –the petition of the most intimate followers of Jesus–remains the heartfelt petition of every Christian disciple down to the present day. The divine gift of…
