Tagged: Book Reviews

“Words of Consolation for the Sick and Afflicted” is just that – consoling. Who has not had an illness or affliction at some point in his life? Who is exempt from suffering in this...

The “Glories of Mary,” written by St. Alphonsus Liguori, 1868, is a work which can be best and most-simply described in just one word: Perfect. This is no wonder, for it is a book...

Conferences to Children on Practical Virtue  By Abbé P. Verdrie Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur: 1912 As a Catholic mother of ten children, I cannot highly recommend this booklet enough! Having utilised this book for the...

Saint Vincent de Paul by F. A. Forbes is compact, easy-to-read and inspirational. The whole world knows Saint Vincent de Paul, thanks to the charity organisation, “St Vincent de Paul Society, now known in...

The Twelve Steps to Holiness and Salvation By Saint Alphonsus Liguori This is an incredibly useful compilation.  It is a very compact yet comprehensive guide to progressing in the spiritual life. As the title...

A History of the Protestant Reformation in England and Ireland by William Cobbett, is a book which, despite a lengthy title, proves itself to instead be named all too humbly.  It must be said however...

By Reverend Peter Guilday Imprimatur and Nihil Obstat 1917 This book has been around for a while; it is the same vintage as the Our Lady of Fatima Apparitions, however it is a collection...

This book is really two books in one – The Dogma of Hell Illustrated by Facts Taken from Profane and Sacred History (they liked long titles in those days) by Father F.X. Schouppe (1883) and...

The Rhine Flows Into the Tiber by Rev. Ralph M. Wiltgen is a unique book for a number of reasons.  One is the variety of audience types who will find value in this book...

“The Defense of the Catholic Church” by Francis X. Doyle, S.J. Have you ever been in that awkward situation where a non-Catholic friend or relative asks you a question about your Faith, and while...