Truth imprint: 372 books

Written for young Catholics who want to live their faith more deeply but are not sure what steps to take, this booklet contains practical, down-to-earth advice on many aspects of daily life, whether spiritual (prayer and confession), moral (alcohol and drugs, dating and chastity), emotional (coping...

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...

After Jesus's ascension into heaven, his apostles remained nine days in Jerusalem, praying for the coming of the Holy Spirit. This has inspired the Christian novena or nine days of fervent prayer, to prepare for major feasts or for special intentions. With St Philip Neri as our guide, we follow nine...

Contraception and Chastity was first published by the CTS in 1975. Its fresh and incisive defence of the Church's teaching has helped many to appreciate the reasons for that teaching.

“It simply does not work any other way: When you want to give Jesus room in your life, you cannot do without reconciliation ("confession").” The YOUCAT Confession book is a practical guide created to take away undue anxiety about the Sacrament, and to show how it works. It came about...

Maria Boulding was a highly-respected spiritual writer and translator, notably of St Augustine. Her testimony, as a contemplative nun, is eloquent and forceful: “love is the mightiest source of power in the world, and because of the solidarity of mankind contemplatives believe that lives handed...

Jesus’s parables about prayer can become a stumbling block to those in difficult or painful situations whose prayers are not answered. This booklet explores the theme of unanswered prayer. It draws on Nick Donnelly’s personal experience and the lives of famous Christians. Each have faced personal...

Some of these will be very familiar to most Catholics, whether objects such as rosaries, palms, water, oil, or holy medals, or common gestures such as the Sign of the Cross, blessings or genuflection. Others will be less familiar.A brief theological introduction accompanies an extensive listing of...

Some Catholics go to Mass simply because they have always done so, out of obligation, or because their parents, teachers or peers demand that they come. Others have either given up completely or are still searching. Relying greatly upon the new Catechism of the Catholic Church, Fr Michael Evans provides...

Protestants account for just under half of all Christians in the world but are often placed in opposition to the other Catholic half. This ebooklet explores the roots of this split and the political and theological differences which caused it. It also looks at modern-day Protestantism, identifying the main distinctions within it and how these relate to Catholic Christianity.

Preparing for Confirmation? Why all the fuss? Confirmation is possibly the least understood and most underrated of the Sacraments. But Bishop Evans argues that the Catholic Church has a fascinating and clear teaching on Confirmation rooted in the New Testament, the great thinkers of the Church throughout...

The sacrament of Confirmation is full of powerful symbolism and has a rich history going back to its origins in the very early church. This eBook uses scripture and the Church fathers to unlock the beauty of a life enriched by the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Bishop Hugh Gilbert’s homilies have gained him a reputation as a clear and profound teacher of faith. This collection of homilies for great feasts and saints days of the Church’s year is an ideal companion for any reader wishing to deepen their faith by coming to a deeper understanding of the...

A brief introduction to the moral and social teaching of the Catholic Church, which shows us how to live the way of the Gospel. Strongly influenced by the wisdom of St Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest Christian thinkers.