Catholic Truth Society: 314 books

Over a billion people in the world describe themselves as Hindus, yet to many in the West it remains one of the most alien and mysterious of the major world religions. This eBook explains the basic tenets and practices of this hugely diverse faith and explores the points of similarity and of difference between it and Catholic Christianity.

Today, many people are searching for greater depth in their lives and searching for inspiration. St Elizabeth of the Trinity reminds us of the rich Catholic tradition of prayer, union with God and love for the Trinity. She herself drew inspiration from the Scriptures, and especially on her ‘beloved...

Christopher Hollis (1902-1977) was a type of public intellectual now hardly found in British life: both politician and man of letters, he moved easily amongst the powerful (he was at Eton and Balliol; one of his brothers was head of MI5), and was by turns a schoolmaster, an academic, a Member of Parliament,...

The three-year cycle of Sunday Mass readings is acknowledged to be one of the greatest successes of the Catholic Church's Liturgical reforms after Vatican II and is being used more and more even by non-Catholic congregations. This ebook explains how the cycle for ordinary time works, how it came about, and how to get the most out of the readings at Mass week by week.

From very early in her history the Church has been filled with men and women who have dedicated themselves exclusively to God in the religious life. Over the centuries the Holy Spirit has inspired a multitude of religious orders, from which many of the great saints have emerged. This eBook examines...

Eminent Victorian, academic and thinker, Anglican clergyman and celebrated convert, caring pastor and writer, Catholic priest, and Cardinal - these are some of the signposts along Newman's celebrated journey. This refreshing biography reveals a very real and compassionate man who was much more than...

Fasting is an indispensable part of the Christian life, a purification of our habits of eating and drinking, which allows us to rein in our physical appetites.This informative ebook explores the Catholic understanding of fasting using Scripture and the teachings of Christ and his Church. The true...

An army chaplain offers plain advice to soldiers, with particular emphasis on the usual temptations of military life: grousing at authority or physical discomfort; fear; sexual misdemeanours. Prayers and short Scripture passages are also included. This is a practical book, with no illusions about...

Francis Ripley was a frequent giver of parish retreats: a series of sermons and liturgies run by a visiting preacher to renew the spiritual life of the parish. This is his background; to modern ears, he can seem a touch brisk. We may think Letter to the Lapsed dismisses objections and problems a little...

What does the Catholic Church teach on love and sex? In this classic guide, Fr Edwards sets out a clear exposition of what love means in marriage, in chastity and in virginity. This booklet opens up clear thinking about the issues which, despite huge secular pressures to do so, just won’t go away:...

Thomas is an unusual saint. He spent most of his life teaching in universities and writing in his Friary, yet his thought has defined Catholic theology for almost eight hundred years. Not just a theologian, he was also a philosopher, mystic and poet, and responsible for some of the most beautiful hymns used in the Catholic liturgy.

A look at the current debate and its implications. Recent consultations by governments on allowing same-sex marriage have sparked fierce debates across the media and society. In this simple and clear ebooklet, the Catholic perspective on this vital issue is explained, looking at what marriage is and...

This eBook responds to pressing questions that can arise when being admitted to hospital, whether suddenly or planned. It explains how best to prepare for hospital, as well as the help a chaplain can provide during your hospital stay. Healthcare chaplains offer advice on facing the spiritual and practical...

Vernon Johnson had no interest in or sympathy for Catholicism as an Anglican clergyman. During a chance visit to the Carmel of Lisieux, however, where St Thérèse had lived and died, he was overwhelmed by her story and witness, and began to consider the Catholic Church more favourably. He eventually...