Kenneth Baker

Abandonment to Divine Providence

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“In his famous classic, Father de Caussade makes one point, and illustrates it in many different ways. That point is: do the will of God to the best of your ability and you will attain peace of soul here and life everlasting hereafter. Extra value of the new Ignatius Press edition is the inclusion of de Caussade's wonderful letters of spiritual advice. The letters offer many concrete examples of how to find God's will in your life and how to put it into practice. This classic belongs in every spiritual library.”

Called to Communion

Theology

“Cardinal Ratzinger offers us what he calls a 'primer of Catholic ecclesiology.' As a true theologian, he clarifies the nature of Church, bishop and priest, basing his remarks on Scripture and Tradition. The book offers penetrating insights into the Church from a profound thinker. This is Catholic theology at its best and as it should be.”

Celibacy in the Early Church

History & Biography

“Stefan Heid shows with strong, conclusive arguments that clerical continence was a requirement for bishops, priests and deacons from apostolic times. His arguments for a celibate clergy are convincing and irrefutable.”

Ephesians

Theology

“The CCSS is a long-awaited addition to Catholic books on the Bible. It is clearly written, sticks to the facts, treats the Bible as true history, and does not get lost in idle speculation and guesswork about the sources of the Gospels and the other books. Homilists will find here the pearl of great price and the treasure hidden in a field. Laypersons who are looking for a truly Catholic interpretation of the Bible will find it here. Those who want to know more about God’s holy word in the Bible will want to purchase the whole set.”

Faith and Certitude

Apologetics

“Highly recommended for apologetic purposes. It is well-written, easy to read and full of concrete examples.”

Fatima for Today

History & Biography

“Fr. Apostoli's book tells you all you need to know about Our Lady's apparitions to the three children in Portugal in 1917. His brief and objective presentation of the facts surrounding the divine revelation not only informs the mind, but also moves the will to embrace and carry out the message of Fatima-prayer and penance-for the salvation of souls and world peace. The message is clear-pray the Rosary every day and offer up some sacrifices for the salvation of sinners and in reparation for sins against God and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.”

Figuring out the Church

Theology

“A brilliant explanation of the characteristics of the Church. Nichols offers the reader a clear summary of the ‘marks' that are the key to apologetics and ecclesiology.”

Forth and Abroad

History & Biography

“Penetrating insight into the spousal love and divine beauty that make up the heart of vowed contemplative life as a Poor Clare nun.”

God's Invisible Hand

History & Biography

“Cardinal Arinze is a powerful figure in the Holy See. In this book he gives his opinions and insights with clarity and bluntness on hundreds of subjects. His openeness and clarity may surprise some readers since he is such a high-ranking Vatican prelate.”

Priesthood and Diaconate

Theology

“Muller offers us an irrefutable case, based on theological sources, for the Church's teaching and practice since the time of the Apostles of conferring the sacrament of Holy Orders on baptized males only.”

Priestly Identity

Church Leadership & Ministry

“The book is highly recommended for bishops, priests, seminarians, and especially for priests who are spiritual directors of seminaries.”

Reform of the Reform?

Preaching & Worship

“Fr. Kocik presents an enlightening and fair debate between traditionalists and reformers on how to resolve the current liturgical crisis in the Catholic Church.”

The Case for Clerical Celibacy, Second Edition

Theology

“A wealth of information on the history of celibacy for the clergy of the Catholic Church—both in the East and the West. I was particularly impressed by his arguments showing that celibacy is necessarily connected to the priesthood of Jesus Christ. It is refreshing to find a book on celibacy that is truly theological— one that is rooted in Scripture, the Fathers of the Church, and the Magisterium.”

The Spiritual Direction of Saint Claude De la Colombiere

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“This book contains a great treasure of spiritual insight and guidance for the soul who is seeking God.”

The Theology of Henri De Lubac

Theology

“Von Balthasar provides us with an astonishing summary of the massive theological output of Henri de Lubac. Perhaps it would not be an exaggeration to say that here we have one theological giant synthesizing the ecclesiocentric thought of another giant. The book offers a double benefit, for in it we get a glimpse of two great contemporary theologians-de Lubac and von Balthasar.”