Books by Priests

The Church's Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary is a beautiful exposition of her glorious titles. Her virtues shine through when meditating on this prayer. Author and Barnabite priest, Father Giovanni Semeria, exhorts the reader to apply these virtues to one's own life. Father Semeria unfolds the Litany in 31 profound, but challenging, meditations for spiritual reflection. 

Means to Live a Happy and Chaste Life is a straightforward look at holy purity, lived in our present world, not only as something possible, but necessary if we are to live a full and truly happy life. Chapters include chastity within the married state, clear suggestions on how to tackle the predicament of homosexuality affecting some persons, plus specific advice on pornography. 

Mother Giovanna Maria Bracaval of the Eucharistic Jesus (1861-1935)
First Superior General of the Angelic Sisters of St. Paul

Some saints weren't very holy.
At least, not at first. We hear a lot about saints who led such holy lives, we can barely hope to imitate their heroic virtue.
Then there are the other saints.
Once a Sinner, Now a Saint carries an Imprimatur and Nihil Obstat.

Do you sometimes have trouble forgiving? Let the saints show you the way. This little book highlights examples of forgiveness even when horrible injustices were committed. Using both the New Testament and the lives of the saints, author Father Henry Sseriiso weaves an inspiring and challenging work of Catholic spirituality for everyone.

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.

REVISED EDITION 2017.
Though hidden, God is a loving Father who follows every act we do in our lives with utmost interest. By human standards, few acts are important and impactful. Most, however, are ordinary, prosaic, monotonous, and even boring. Yet, these acts have potential greatness and significance for eternal life.

Roman Incense: Journey to God is a collection of 142 poems written between 1998 and 2018. The poems were inspired by places visited and experiences had by the author. They draw from the reservoir of his memory and mirror his innermost thoughts and hopes.

Fr. Dale Tupper examines the antidote for this secular era, namely, the Mass and Eucharist, and how it can respond to that era. The Postmodern Catholic is written to provide a spirituality for the 21st century. Offered not as a theology, even if there is theology within, but to address living as Catholics in these strange, secular times.
Find meaning in today's meaningless world.