Uncommon Faith - The Early Years of Opus Dei (1928-1943) by John F Coverdale
$34.95 AUD
Category: History
This book explores the early years of Opus Dei and shows why St. Josemaría Escrivá so quickly became renowned for his sanctity. Bringing to light details found only in hard-to-find Spanish sources, author John Coverdale highlights St. Josemaría's tireless, courageous efforts to spread the message of lay ...Show more
The Pope's Cabinet - Pius XII's Secret War for Saving Jews by Johan Ickx
$47.95 AUD
Category: History
For the first time since World War II, the newly opened archives of the Vatican’s Secretariat of State reveal the crucial role Pius XII and the Holy See played in trying to save Jews from capture and death during the war. Drawing from never-before-seen documents—letters, photographs, drawings, and newsp ...Show more
Penguin History of the Church - A History of Christian Missions - Second Ed. by Stephen Neill; Owen Chadwick (Revised by)
$38.00 AUD
Category: History | Series: Hist of the Church Ser.
A History of Christian Missions traces the expansion of Christianity from its origins in the Middle East to Rome, the rest of Europe and the colonial world, and assesses its position as a major religious force worldwide. Many of the world s religions have not actively sought converts, largely because th ...Show more
To Sanctify the World - The Vital Legacy of Vatican II by George Weigel
$66.95 AUD
Category: History
A leading Catholic intellectual explains why the teachings of the Second Vatican Council are essential to the Church's future--and the world's The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) was the most important Catholic event in the past five hundred years. Yet sixty years after its opening on October 11, 19 ...Show more
The Music of Christendom - A History by Susan Treacy
$32.95 AUD
Category: History
Music plays such an important part in everyone's life but how much do we know about the history of music? How did music shape our civilization and how was music itself shaped by the Catholic Church? Susan Treacy, an experienced professor of music, is an excellent guide to the history of music. Every Cat ...Show more
Phoenix from the Ashes - The Making Unmaking & Restoration of Catholic Tradition by Sire Henry J A
$38.95 AUD
Category: History
Christians - The Urgent Case for Jesus in Our World by Greg Sheridan
$35.00 AUD
Category: History
Passionate and compelling, Greg Sheridan, bestselling author of God is Good For You, examines the role of Christianity in our modern world. From the historical Jesus and his disciples through to the present day, Greg Sheridan has written an impassioned, informed and utterly compelling case for the trut ...Show more
Foundations Preparing the Church in Australia for the Plenary Council & Beyond by Porteous Julian
$19.95 AUD
Category: History
There is in this book an abundance of information and insight on our changing society and Church where the percentage of Sunday Mass-goers has declined spectacularly, but where the number of Catholics continued to increase until the last ten years and the provision of Catholic services in health, educa ...Show more
Stronger than Steel - Soldiers of the Great War Write to St Therese of Lisieux by Les Poilus
$27.95 AUD
Category: History
In the seventeen years between her death in 1897 and the outbreak of World War I, the fame of Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face had spread widely, especially in France and its colonies: her autobiography The Story of a Soul was hugely popular, and soldiers carried around holy cards, medals ...Show more
Contagious Faith Why the Church Must Spread Hope not Fear in a Pandemic by Philip F Lawler
$36.95 AUD
Category: History
In this clear-eyed book about the real Covid crisis, Philip Lawler dissects how Church leaders and the faithful responded to this health emergency. He explains the devastating effects on society when Church leaders tell their people not to attend Sunday Mass, and when they ban Confession, marriages, and ...Show more
Living Memory - Selected Essays 1964--2014 by Patrick Morgan
$33.95 AUD
Category: History
This book is a selection of essays published over half a century. They appeared in a variety of journals, and are grouped under the headings: The Public Realm, Folkways, Russia and East Europe, Australian Literature and Australian society. They argue that all cultures have an underground dimension which ...Show more
Catholic Scientist Champions the Shroud of Turin by Gerard Verschuuren
$36.95 AUD
Category: History
To address lingering uncertainties head-on, celebrated Catholic scientist Dr. Gerard Verschuuren explores and synthesizes the various scientific studies conducted on the Shroud, including those analyzing DNA, blood, carbon, pollen, textile, and anatomical issues, as well as its storied history.