Adult Non-fiction

The monastic ideal of contemplation is very much alive today. Abbot William, founder of the Maronite Monks of Adoration, recounts his own journey through the tumultuous '70s and '80s to find this ideal.

Following the successful birth of the world’s first IVF baby in July 1978, Louise Brown, the artificial-reproductive market witnessed the entry of various high-tech protocols to help infertile couples achieve conception without recourse to normal sexual intercourse. Although many people welcome these technologies because of their pragmatic use in resolving infertility, some questions necessarily arise.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia organized a lecture series on the priesthood entitled, "Faithful in Christ: The Ministry and Life of the Catholic Priest." The presenters were all high-ranking members of the seminary faculty with doctoral degrees from pontifical universities in Rome or the United States. Now in book form, these lectures look at various facets of a priest's ministry and life. Each chapter concludes with reflection questions and suggested readings.
Foreword by Cardinal Justin Rigali

Ready for a delightful stroll through Catholic spirituality? You'll find yourself nodding your head in agreement as you read Patty O'Neal's little chapters on the daily life of a spiritual Catholic.

Author Frances Pergamo releases the power of the rosary through her incisive and compelling meditations. A virtue for each Hail Mary is based on the Marian spirituality of St. Louis de Montfort. Includes the Luminous mysteries.

Foreword by Father Angelus M. Shaughnessy, O.F.M. Capuchin, National Director of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers

In His Outstretched Arms contains life stories and simple truths etched out of a missionary priest's experience of serving the Lord on three continents. Each chapter contains messages of hope, discipleship, service, God's providence, and love. No one will be left untouched by them. Fr. Kurian Kollapallil is a missionary priest of the order of the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales, East African Province.

In today’s modern world, with our better understanding of Faith, is there still a place for a magician? The answer is an unequivocal yes! Catholic magician David Russell uses anecdotes from his magic shows to unfold Catholic spirituality for the reader.

Peace in our time? Peace between nations can and should be achieved for the good of man and the greater glory of God. A renewed philosophy and theology of peace can exhort no less than this. Author Rev. Dr. Dimkpa carefully presents a practical approach to a workable peace, based on active war-avoidance and listening, and rooted in the social doctrine of the Church.

The Acts 4 Prayer Group meets weekly for group prayer using this powerful, concise booklet. Using prayers and meditations rich in Scripture and the wisdom of the saints, the Prayer Booklet provides specific prayers for your child's school, your marriage, and your children.