Johnnette Benkovic shares her conversion back to Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church and the struggles that came when her husband didn't share her faith. She explains how the Lord blessed her in unexpected ways and, through the promptings of His Holy Spirit, showed her how she could better love her spouse through it all.
Although many Catholics are familiar with the four Gospels and other writings of the New Testament, for most, reading the Old Testament is like walking into a foreign land. Who wrote these forty-six books? When were they written? Why were they written? What are we to make of their laws, stories, histories, and prophecies? Should the Old Testament be read by itself or in light of the New Testament?... [More]
Dr. John Bergsma is an Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and was a Protestant pastor for four years before converting to the Catholic Church. In this enlightening talk, Dr. Bergsma shows how our respect for the traditional canon of Scripture, as well as our understanding of the Catholic Faith, can be greatly enhanced by the Dead Sea Scrolls- the greatest arc... [More]
THIS TALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE AS AN MP3. Mary Bielski, a uniquely sincere and relevant witness, shares the truth of our identity grounded in God. With personal testimony and authentic vigor, Mary explains how radically our stories can change when we are introduced to the Person of Jesus Christ.
Click Here for a PDF of Selections from Letter to the Youth, by Pope John Paul IIPope John Paul II's papacy is marked by the ways he engaged with and was loved by the youth. Scores of young people were drawn to him from around the world by a magnetism that continues even today, in his sainthood. In his letter to the youth of the world, John Paul offers young people his encouragement to respond to... [More]
Dr. Christopher Blum, Academic Dean of the Augustine Institute, unfolds the inspiring life of St. Teresa of Ávila and her important role in the Catholic Reformation. He shares how, after having already been a nun for twenty years, she had a radical transformation in her own life and then went on to become one of the most powerful forces for bringing about conversion and positive change in the his... [More]
The Tears of Christ: Meditations for Lent
This six-episode series explores the lives of Saints Ignatius of Loyola, Thomas More, Francis de Sales, Philip Neri, Charles Borromeo, and Teresa of Avila. As True Reformers introduces you to these great saints, you’ll want to stay friends with them for life, even unto eternity, as you discover how they spearheaded the Church’s rebirth after the turbulence and confusion caused by the Protestan... [More]
Get the full experience of True Reformers with this Kit including the DVD box set (six episodes on three DVDs) and the corresponding Study Guide. In True Reformers, Dr. Christopher Blum explores the lives of six saints who spearheaded the Church’s rebirth after the turbulence and confusion caused by the Protestant Reformation. You’ll want to stay friends with them for life, even unto eternity... [More]
This engaging and accessible Study Guide for True Reformers with Dr. Christopher Blum helps you better understand the Church’s rebirth from the ashes of the confusion caused by the Protestant Reformation. Click here for a sample of the Study Guide. This workbook, which features over 50 pages of powerful content, includes: • introductions, prayers, and inspirational insights ... [More]
Following Christ can entail fear, risk, and uncertainty. But as St. John Henry Newman boldly preaches, this reality reveals how crucially important and worthwhile it is to undertake such a venture. “No one among us knows for certain that he himself will persevere; yet every one among us, to give himself even a chance of success at all, must make a venture... and in this consists the excellence a... [More]
VIEW A SAMPLEBlessed John Henry Newman was one of the most beloved and well-known preachers of his time. Originally an Anglican priest, Newman converted to Catholicism and became a Catholic priest and cardinal. Known for his beautiful prose and exultant preaching, Newman has long been a source of inspiration for those in the Church. In this new and compact compilation of his sermons, you’re invi... [More]
How great a threat is the occult? In this provocative testimony, former satanist, Betty Brennan shares the story of her remarkable journey from a dark existence of devil worship to the fulfillment of truth in Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. You will be enlightened by her amazing sojourn, her search for deliverance, and her mission to open the eyes of others to the truth of the devil.
Jane Brennan, a former member of NOW and former Planned Parenthood volunteer, shares her heart-wrenching story of abortion and subsequent years of depression to her final conversion to the Catholic Church."There is always hope." Claudia - Black Mountain, NC
"Listen, Father Jerzy, today is September 14, your birthday. So if you are supposed to do something, this is the day!" So prayed Father Bernard Brien beside the bed of a dying man. As soon as the priest left the hospital room, the comatose patient opened his eyes and asked his wife what had happened. A few days later his medical team, after many tests, observed that his widespread cancer had compl... [More]
At a time of lost innocence, the faith of three children inspired thousands and made the world believe in miracles. Mary's messages at Fatima have been promoted by Popes, approved by the Church, and validated by over 70,000 witnesses. Fr. Jason Brooks brings to light why Fatima is regarded by many as the most important spiritual event of the past 100 years. BONUS: Fr. Shanon Collins, retreat maste... [More]
Pope John Paul II said that Divine Mercy is THE message for the third millennium and God's gift to our time. There is nothing that mankind needs more than Christ's Divine Mercy. To help us avail ourselves of that loving mercy, Fr. Brooks focuses on what we know of God's Mercy, our response to His Love, how we can become merciful to others, and how to become apostles of mercy.
En un tiempo de inocencia perdida, la fe de tres niños inspiró a miles e hizo que el mundo creyera en milagros. Los mensajes de María en Fátima han sido promovidos por los Papas, aprobados por la Iglesia y validados por más de 70,000 testigos. El Padre Jason Brooks trae a la luz por qué Fátima es considerado por muchos como el evento espiritual más importante de los últimos 100 años.
This easy-to-use companion study guide helps the readers who approach Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI’s Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration without the benefit of extensive theological or biblical training. The goal is not to replace Benedict’s book but to make it more accessible, more fruitful for the average reader—whether lay, religious, priest or d... [More]
Women are called to be incredible models of the faith even when it can be difficult to see that quality within themselves. Join Rachel Bulman as she dives into the deep to guide women through their faith while exploring the life of St. Mary Magdalene.
Hudson Byblow, a well-known speaker andauthor, discusses his own experience of same-sexattraction and transgender inclinations. He invites others to experience the fulfillment and freedom he discovered when he came to the profound realization that his most fundamental identity is found in Christ. Listen as Hudson shares how this deeper understanding of his identity has allowed him to li... [More]
El conocido presentador y autor Hudson Byblow, nos habla sobre su propia experiencia de atracción hacia el mismo sexo e inclinaciones transgénero. En esta charla, invita a experimentar el cumplimiento y la libertad que descubrió cuando se dio cuenta que su identidad más fundamental se encuentra en Cristo. Escuche a Hudson compartir cómo esta comprensión más profunda de su identidad le ha p... [More]
In this handy little guide, best-selling author Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, teaches you how to pray the Rosary well and why it matters, addressing issues such as:• Why pray the Rosary?• How long should a well-prayed Rosary take?• What are the graces attached to praying the Rosary?• How can I become a champion of the Rosary?Our Lady needs Rosary champions to help bring peace in the world.... [More]
How is a diehard agnostic transformed into a fervent apostle of Christ? Fr. Donald Calloway, a former drug dealer, will have you on the edge of your seat as he candidly shares the amazing story of how he was unexpectedly led into the Catholic Faith and to the priesthood by God's grace and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. His conversion can be compared to that of St. Augustine. Former... [More]
El padre Ernesto María Caro nos ayuda a comprender en profundidad lo que significa rezar el Ave María. Analiza las palabras del Ave María frase por frase y destaca también la importancia de la oración en el Rosario. Estas reflexiones nos ayudarán a regocijarnos, en la oportunidad que Dios nos ha dado al rezar esta oración. English Translation: The Hail Mary Prayer Fr. Ernesto Maria Caro h... [More]
El P. Ernesto María Caro es un sacerdote de la Arquidiócesis de Monterrey, México. En este audio nos acompaña a rezar el rosario a nuestra Madre Santísima y al inicio de cada misterio, el P. Caro nos ofrece una bella reflexión. Este es el cd 1 de 2 y contiene solamente los Misterios Gozosos y Dolorosos. El cd 2 contiene los Misterios Gloriosos y Luminosos, y puede ser adquirido junto a mucho... [More]
El P. Ernesto María Caro es un sacerdote de la Arquidiócesis de Monterrey, México. En este audio nos acompaña a rezar el rosario a nuestra Madre Santísima y al inicio de cada misterio, el P. Caro nos ofrece una bella reflexión. Este es el cd 2 de 2. En este encontrarás los Misterios Gloriosos y Luminosos. El cd 1 contiene los Misteriosos Gozosos y Dolorosos, y puede ser adquirido junto a mu... [More]
Toda nuestra vida se va desarrollando en medio de una lucha: Satanás y su ejército contra nosotros, los hijos de Dios. Pero, ¿cómo combatirlo sin conocer cómo pelea? En esta charla, el P. Ernesto María Caro nos ofrece estrategias para vencerlo, sabiendo que Jesucristo ya lo ha vencido en la cruz. Esta plática es parte de un seminario con 6 pláticas que se titula Nuestra lucha cotidiana con... [More]
God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble. (1 Peter 5:5) In this revealing talk, Fr. Casey shares how wisdom and blessings come through a healthy cultivation of the virtue of humility, and he equips us to be vigilant in avoiding that often subtle temptation and danger to the soul, which is pride. He shows how humility allows us to see things, and ourselves, as they truly are, and how... [More]
According to Fr. William Casey, Superior General of the Fathers of Mercy, "We are living at the time of the greatest loss of faith in the 2000-year history of the Catholic Church". Discover how faith in the Real Presence of Jesus can remedy this as Fr. Casey explains and defends the Catholic Eucharistic doctrine and encourages us to pray before the Blessed Sacrament to help us grow spiritually.
Cat Chat is a Catholic Audio Show for kids ages 3-11 to help them learn and love their Faith like never before! Using prayer, great conversations, faith-filled stories, and catchy songs, each CD discusses the Catholic Faith while teaching kids powerful lessons for living out their Faith every day. Join Moses the Talking Cat, Papa, Josh, Hanna, and friends for an unforgettable experience!
Cat Chat is a Catholic Audio Show for kids ages 3-11 to help them learn and love their Faith like never before! Using prayer, great conversations, faith-filled stories, and catchy songs, each CD discusses the Catholic Faith while teaching kids powerful lessons for living out their Faith every day. Join Moses the Talking Cat, Papa, Josh, Hanna, and friends for an unforgettable experience!
Cat.Chat is a Catholic Audio Show for kids ages 3-11 to help them learn and love their Faith like never before! Using prayer, great conversations, faith-filled stories, and catchy songs, each CD discusses the Catholic Faith while teaching kids powerful lessons for living out their Faith every day. Join Moses the Talking Cat, Papa, Josh, Hanna, and friends for an unforgettable experience!
Cat.Chat is a Catholic Audio Show for kids ages 3-11 to help them learn and love their Faith like never before! Using prayer, great conversations, faith-filled stories, and catchy songs, each CD discusses the Catholic Faith while teaching kids powerful lessons for living out their Faith every day. Join Moses the Talking Cat, Papa, Josh, Hanna, and friends for an unforgettable experience!
Is it possible to know when life begins?Shouldn’t women be able to control their own bodies? What if a pregnant woman’s life is in danger? Why don’t pro-lifers spend their energy making life better for people who are already born? In this booklet you’ll find smart, solid answers to these questions and many more. 20 Answers: Abortion will deepen your understanding of this critical moral iss... [More]
Who or what are the angels?What powers do angels and demons have? How can I protect myself from demonic temptation and possession? What are the guardian angels, and how can I build a relationship with mine? In 20 Answers: Angels and Demons you’ll find smart, solid answers to these questions and many more. God created the angelic orders to worship him, and to be models of his spiritual nature, mi... [More]
How can you know for sure that God exists?If God is good, why is there so much evil in the world? Doesn’t evolution mean we don’t need God to explain human life? Why should I believe in God when religion is the number-one cause of war, ignorance, and misery? In this booklet you’ll find smart, solid answers to these questions and many more. 20 Answers: Atheism will help you understand the mai... [More]
What does it mean to say that Scripture is “inspired”?Why don’t Catholics believe that the Bible is the sole rule of faith? Do Christians have to follow all the strange and archaic laws found in the Old Testament? In this booklet you’ll find smart, solid answers to these questions and many more. Catholics are sometimes accused of ignoring the Bible, but we believe that God gave us his insp... [More]
Where is “Catholic social teaching” found, anyway?Are all aspects of Catholic social teaching equal important, or can we rank them? Does the Church tell me how I should vote, or what the best economic or political system is? How does the Church say that that laity should try to promote and implement Catholic social teaching in the world? When Jesus inaugurated his kingdom on earth, he taught u... [More]
How do we know Jesus founded a visible, organized Church?Is today’s Catholic Church the same as the church of the apostles and the early Christians? What can I say to someone who claims that the medieval Church became corrupted by pagan ideas and practices? Where in the Bible does it say that the Church is infallible, that we need a pope, or that indulgences can help us get to heaven? In 20 Answ... [More]
What is the meaning of marriage? What conditions can make a marriage invalid? Is a divorced Catholic allowed to receive Holy Communion? Why is it necessary to go through the annulment process before I can be remarried? In 20 Answers: Divorce & Remarriage, you’ll find smart, solid answers to these questions and many more. The sacrament of marriage is one of the holiest things instituted by C... [More]
Why is it wrong to help someone commit suicide? Don’t people have a right to die with dignity rather than being a burden to others? Does the Church teach that the terminally-ill must be kept alive by machines for as long as possible? How can I plan now to make sure that my legal and medical wishes are respected when I’m near death? In this booklet you’ll find smart, solid answers to thes... [More]
How do non-Catholic views of the Eucharist differ from the Catholic belief?If the Eucharist contains the physical presence of Christ’s body and blood, doesn’t that mean Catholics who eat it are cannibals? Is the Bread of Life discourse in John 6 evidence for the Real Presence? What did the early Church Fathers believe about the Eucharist? In this booklet you’ll find smart, solid answers to... [More]
Is faith reasonable?What can we know about God through reason alone? How can we make sense of Christian beliefs that seem to defy logic and science? What can I say to people who claim that the God of the Bible is cruel and irrational? We believe that God is one, and so is his truth. The mysteries he has revealed to the world, the teachings that his Church professes and safeguards, and the conclusi... [More]
Didn’t the Church persecute Galileo?Aren’t faith and reason two separate and distinct kinds of truth? Why do Christians believe in the biblical creation story when science has disproved it? How can the modern world take religions seriously when they oppose scientific advancements like birth control and stem-cell research? In this booklet you’ll find smart, solid answers to these questions an... [More]
What does the Church actually teach about same-sex attraction?If God created certain people gay, how can we say that it’s sinful for them to live that way? Why should we listen to the Old Testament’s condemnation of homosexuality when Jesus never said anything about it? Howe can we build authentic bridges of understanding with friends and family members who experience same-sex attraction? In a... [More]
What are the basic teachings of Islam? How does the Quran compare with the Bible? Does Islam really encourage violence in God’s name, or is it a religion of peace? Can dialogue between Christians and Muslims foster a believers’ alliance against secularism and the Culture of Death? In 20 Answers: Islam you’ll find smart, solid answers to these questions and many more. 20 Answers: Islam lo... [More]
Who are the Jehovah’s Witnesses and what do they believe?How do you respond to their claims that God isn’t a Trinity and Jesus isn’t divine? What do the Jehovah’s Witnesses teach about Jesus’ return and the world to come? What’s the best way to evangelize Jehovah’s Witnesses when they come knocking on my door? In 20 Answers: Jehovah’s Witnesses you’ll find smart, solid answers to... [More]
How can a human woman be God’s mother? Where in the Bible does it say that Mary was sinless and a perpetual virgin? Doesn’t praying to Mary and calling her “mediatrix” turn her into a kind of goddess? What can I do to build and deepen my relationship with Mary as my spiritual mother in heaven? In 20 Answers: Mary you’ll find smart, solid answers to these questions and many more. From... [More]
What are miracles, and why does God work them?How can I believe in miracles if I have never experienced one? Aren’t miracles just something pre-scientific people made up to explain what they couldn’t understand? How can we discern whether a phenomenon is truly a miracle and not a hallucination, a hoax, or the work of a demon? In this booklet you’ll find smart, solid answers to these question... [More]
What is the New Age movement all about?How have New Age beliefs infiltrated our popular culture? What are the Church’s warnings about the spiritual dangers of New Age ideas? How should a Catholic approach things like “mindfulness,” yoga, crystals, Reiki, meditation, alternative medicines, and other practices associated with the New Age? With the modern hunger for spirituality created by the ... [More]
How did Protestant Christianity begin and spread?What are the distinctive beliefs of Protestantism, and how do they differ from Catholic teaching? How do “non-denominational Bible churches” compare with the “mainline” branches of Protestantism? Why are some Protestant groups anti-Catholic, and what can I do to foster better relations with them and help them understand Catholicism? Since th... [More]
Did Jesus even exist? How can we trust what the Bible says about him? Didn’t Jesus’s followers invent a lot of myths about him based on stories of pagan gods? Did the Catholic Church suppress biblical books that depicted Jesus as a simple wise man who was married and didn’t die on a cross or rise from the dead? In this booklet you’ll find smart, solid answers to these questions and man... [More]
Where are the seven sacraments found in the Bible?Why do we need the sacraments? Can’t God just give me grace directly? How do some sacraments leave a permanent mark on the soul of the person receiving them? What can I do to prepare for and profitably receive sacraments like confession, Holy Communion, confirmation, and matrimony? In this booklet you’ll find smart, solid answers to these quest... [More]
Are Wicca and witchcraft different words for the same thing?What does the Church say about witchcraft? What can I do if my child or friend are experimenting with witchcraft? Can Catholics use the Ouija board? In this booklet you’ll find smart, solid answers to these questions and many more. Interest in witchcraft and occult practices is on the rise in our culture. 20 Answers: Witchcraft & th... [More]
Sister Raffaella Cavallin, a consecrated lay-person with the Apostles of the Interior Life, shares her inspiring spiritual journey. At the height of her professional soccer career, while attending a parish mission, she discovered that the ultimate goal in life is to become a saint. Sister Raffaella’s story illustrates how holiness and happiness go hand in hand, and that through prayer, the Sacra... [More]
Suffering is a mystery we all face at some time in our lives. Whether it is physical, emotional, or spiritual, it will test our faith. Internationally known speaker Jeff Cavins shares personal insights he gained through his own physical pain. He shows us how we can join our sufferings with those of Jesus on the cross, bringing renewed meaning to the suffering we experience in our lives.
Jeff Cavins, an internationally-recognized authority on Scripture, provides an ultra-practical guide on how to battle sin in the areas of our lives where we tend to fall, and he helps us examine the root causes of our sin in order to understand the “why” behind our actions. In this presentation, Jeff explains four major wounds that exist as part of our human nature, and he equips his listener... [More]
Pornography has become pervasive in our culture - a true plague, infecting nearly every corner of our society. Its disastrous effects are seen in sexual addiction, ruined marriages, and shattered lives. Jeff Cavins notes that many men struggle with pornography. With great insight, he shows how we can fight pornography's devastating influence and chart a course to true Christian purity. This tal... [More]
Jeff Cavins unmasks the trap of unforgiveness that prevents so many from living in the freedom of God's peace and halts spiritual progress. He explains with clarity how forgiveness frees not only the one who is forgiven, but the forgiver. The importance of this is shown in Christ's words, "As you forgive others, so I will forgive you" Matt. 6:14. Includes free bonus segment from Anger and Forgi... [More]
Jeff Cavins explores and responds to some of the reasons why so many people have left the Catholic Church for evangelical Christianity. As he presents the story of his return to Catholicism, Cavins also builds a case for why the Catholic Church is the Church founded by Christ.
As a young adult, Jeff Cavins left the Catholic Church and became a Protestant Pastor for 12 years. After returning to the Catholic Church, Jeff became a nationally known speaker who has helped hundreds of thousands come to a clearer understanding of Scripture and our Faith. In this presentation, Jeff explains the meaning of shame and teaches us how to engage the struggles of the heart.
“This is the thrilling romance of Orthodoxy. People have fallen into a foolish habit of speaking of orthodoxy as something heavy, humdrum, and safe. There never was anything so perilous or so exciting as orthodoxy.” –G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy In a time when relativism prevails in our culture, the choice to be an “orthodox” Christian can seem “heavy, humdrum, and safe.” G.K. Chester... [More]
Join General Kevin Chilton, an astronaut who took the Eucharist to space, as he recounts the exciting details and unique life experiences of his time with NASA and the US Air Force. As a kid he dreamt of flying planes but his Catholic faith and his openness to all that God set before him continues to take him farther than he ever dreamt for himself.