Books list 5 from Tan Books imprint

The Holy Man of Tours

The Life of Leo Dupont (1797-1876), Apostle of the Holy Face Devotion

by Dorothy Scallan
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2009

From Martinique to Tours, France, his life was guided toward successfully promoting this devotion. World famous for his miracles. One of the best books we have ever published! Companion book: The Golden Arrow. 231 pgs,

Retreat Companion for Priests

Profound Insights for Priests About Their Life, Their Work, Their Spiritual Progress and Their Eternal Destiny

by Francis P. Havey
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2009

Addresses every aspect of a priest's life and his deep spiritual needs and problems--often neglected in other books. First published in 1946; this book is really something special! Every priest should own it! We recommend it without reserve! Great gift for priests! Destined to do much good.

The Marian Option

God’s Solution to a Civilization in Crisis

by Carrie Cress
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2018

As the world descends into chaos, Christians are thinking deeply about how to stem the tide. Many options and suggestions have been presented to deal with Christian persecution and cultural decadence, but none can hold a candle to The Marian Option. Dr. Carrie Gress provides a thoroughly researched...

The Faith of Our Fathers

A Plain Exposition and Vindication of the Church Founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ

by James Cardinal Gibbons
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 1980

Explains the basic tenets of the Catholic Faith and why we hold them. Delves into the historical background of virtually everything people find hard to understand about our Religion, such as priestly celibacy, sacred images, the Church and the Bible, the primacy of Peter, Communion under one kind,...

Monaghan

A Life

by Joseph Pearce
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2017

Pizza mogul, sports owner, billionaire, devout Catholic, university founder, philanthropist. These are just a few of the many words that describe Tom Monaghan. The man who built Domino’s Pizza into an empire, owned the Detroit Tigers, built a Catholic college, then moved it halfway across the country...

Summa of the Christian Life

Selected Texts from the Writings of Venerable Louis of Granada, O.P.

by Ven. Louis of Grenada
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 1979

This work consists of passages from Ven. Louis' works--principally his four masterpieces of spiritual theology: Book of Prayer and Meditation; The Sinner's Guide; Memorial of the Christian Life and Introduction to the Creed; plus his Compendium of Christian Doctrine. Selections are arranged by topic...

Mind, Heart, and Soul

Intellectuals and the Path to Rome

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Language: English
Release Date: January 29, 2019

In a series of fascinating interviews, a cradle Catholic (Robert P. George) and an adult convert (R. J. Snell), offer the stories of sixteen converts, each a public intellectual or leading voice in their respective fields, and each making a significant contribution to the life of the Church. Mind,...

To the Heights

A Novel Based on the Life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassatti

by Brian Kennelly
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014

“To live life without faith, without a patrimony to defend, without a struggle for truth, that is not living, but existing.” — Pier Giorgio Frassati Enter the heart of a passionate young man, who in his brief life reached the heights of adventure, friendship—and sanctity. Born to a wealthy...

Apostles of the Culture of Life

by Donald T. DeMarco
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2019

This inspiring book presents the opposite side of the coin of DeMarco's previous bestseller, Architects of the Culture of Death, and presents short but vivid and insightful profiles of individuals who worked heroically, consistently, and effectively in defense of life. Grouped according to various...

Our Father in Gethsemane

Thoughts for the Holy Hour

by Francis P. Donnelly SJ
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010

Originally published in 1935, this volume offers a variety of spiritual counsels and reflections; these are arranged on a framework of the phrases of the Our Father, giving special attention to the sufferings of Our Lord in His Passion. A wide-ranging treatment, perfect for visits to the Blessed Sacrament,...

St. Anthony

The Wonder-Worker of Padua

by Charles Warren Stoddard
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2009

A beautiful, popular life of the Patron of Lost Objects, a powerful intercessor, and the favorite saint of Catholics. He was the greatest preacher of the middle ages and one of the finest orators of all time. Find out why he is called the Wonder-Worker and the Hammer of Heretics! Includes the famous...

In God We Trust

Morally Responsible Investing

by George P. Schwartz
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2019

This book is both timely and timeless. In God We Trust delves deeply into current economic and market developments and reflects on how U.S. prosperity has returned in 2018, as capitalism has again been unleashed. The author says, "What a relief after eight years of economic stagnation...

The Case of the Stolen Rosaries

by Karen Kelly Boyce
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2018

A renegade rooster terrorizes the Sisters' back yard and a mysterious thief snatches the Sisters' rosaries in this third adventure about a convent of misfit nuns. The Sisters of the Last Straw are a group of misfit nuns who struggle with their problems while seeking to love Jesus more. A fun story that teaches tolerance and forgiveness in the midst of many comic exploits.

The Case of the Vanishing Novice