- ISBN: 9781649990594
- Published in 2020, soon after the death of Sister Mary Wilhelmina, foundress of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles.
- 235 pages, with many color illustrations and photographs.
- Paperback, 6 x 9"
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- ISBN: 9780824524142
- The Catholic Martyrs of the Twentieth Century by Robert Royal is a fascinating, edifying, and eye-opening view of the panorama of martyrs of the past century.
- The monks of Clear Creek have read this book in the refectory August - November 2023.
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- In He Gave Us So Much, Cardinal Sarah traces the spiritual contours of Benedict XVI's life and thought, revealing the image of a man on fire with love for God and neighbor.
- ISBN: 9781621646846
- Hardcover, 231 pages, 5.5 x 8.25"
- Published in 2023.
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- A Saint in the Slave Trade, by Arnold Lunn offers philosophical and spiritual insights on how the power of St. Peter Claver's Christian charity revolutionizes and liberates souls in the direst situations.
- ISBN: 9781644135921
- Originally published in 1935, reprinted 2021.
- Read in the refectory at Clear Creek Abbey starting in February 2024.
- Softcover, 5.5 x 8.5", 199 pages.
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- This short book will introduce you to a the Servant of God Empress Zita whose Catholic faith and unflinching trust in Our Lord directed her throughout a long life of devoted love.
- Softcover booklet.
- 5 x 7", 20 pages.
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- This biography of St. Francis stands alone as a richly informed portrait of a man whose complex faith and commitment continue to inspire today. Written by Fr. Augustine Thompson, a Dominican, in 2013.
- ISBN: 9780801479069
- Softcover, 186 pages, 5.5 x 8.5"
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- From a young age, Carlo's enthusiasm for Jesus was contagious. His witness brought his own family back to faith and even helped convert his Hindu au pair to Catholicism. Carlo called the Eucharist "my highway to heaven" and was eager to tell everyone about the incredible reality of Christ's true presence in the world.
- ISBN: 9781621645443
- Published in 2023, softcover, 175 pages, 5.25 x 8"
- Read in the refectory at Clear Creek starting in March 2024.
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- Here, together in a single volume, are the two biographies that many critics consider both Chesterton's best, and the best short portraits ever written of Saint Dominic and Francis.
- ISBN: 9780898709452
- Softcover, 320 pages, 5.25 x 8 inches.
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- In Saga of Saints, the account of Christianity’s introduction into Norway and those responsible for defending its development, Sigrid Undset proves herself a resourceful historian of both events and ideas. As the product of Undset’s patriotic piety and native talent for storytelling, Saga of Saints is—in the words of her biographer A. H. Winsnes—“remarkable for her sure critical sense in the treatment of sources and, above all, for her ability to judge men and their conduct in relation to the age and society in which they lived.”
- ISBN: 9781685951399
- Softcover, 262 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
- A newly-typeset edition; originally published in 1934.
- Read in the refectory at Clear Creek Abbey beginning in June 2024.
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- Ildefonso Schuster, one of the outstanding ecclesiastical scholars of the twentieth century, has fitted St. Benedict into the times in which he lived, using the Dialogues of St. Gregory the Great as his point of departure.
- ISBN: 9781989905463
- Softcover, 396 pages, 6 x 9 inches.
- Reprint of the 1951 English edition.
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- "The shepherd cannot run at the first sign of danger." Father Stanley Rother was true to his word. He did not run. And he was martyred at the age of 46.
- ISBN: 9781681924564
- Softcover, 6 x 9 inches, 256 pages, with color photographs.
- The biography of Oklahoma's own martyr and the first U.S. priest to be beatified.
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- Carlo Acutis is a sign of contradiction in the modern world who serves as a heroic model for today's young people--a teenager who programmed computers and enjoyed films and comics yet lived as an authentic and sincere disciple of Christ.
- ISBN: 9781644134849
- Softcover, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 193 pages.
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- Father Pro's generous love for the poor, the young, the sick, the tempted, and the spiritually weak attracted many hearts to him, and through him to Christ. In addition to his charity, his wit and courage make him a model for all Christians, especially those being persecuted for their faith and young people, who are inspired by his heroism.
- ISBN: 9781621641667
- Softcover, 5. 25 x 8 inches, 155 pages.
- Read in the refectory at Clear Creek Abbey in September 2019.
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- Father Popiełuszko's witness of spiritual resistance, deeply rooted in the life of Christ, retains its relevance and urgency in the twenty-first century. The young Polish priest who stood up to Communist totalitarianism at the cost of his life will embolden those who resist tyranny and defend human dignity.
- ISBN: 9781621641681
- Softcover, 5.25 x 8, 125 pages.
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- From this excellent popular biography, read the definitive life of St. Catherine Laboure by Fr. Joseph Dirvin. Included are also 61 pictures and photographs to edify readers' piety and devotion to this holy advocate of our causes before Our Lady and Our Lord.
- ISBN: 9780895552426
- Softcover, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 245 pages.
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- In Saintly Women of Modern Times, best-selling author Joan Carroll Cruz presents portraits of seventy-five Catholic women from the past century whose extraordinary holiness set them on the path to sainthood.
- ISBN: 9780895558619
- Softcover, 6 x 9 inches, 259 pages.
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- In An Exemplary Couple: Saint Gianna Beretta and Pietro Molla, you will read the story of the spouses Saint Gianna Beretta and Pietro Molla, and with an account, through direct testimonies, of the most significant moments of their married life.
- ISBN: 9781505132625
- Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 146 pages.
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- In this astounding interview, you will marvel as Antonia and Andrea retrace the path they walked with Carlo and share fascinating moments in his life in which his faith matured, including the plan of life that he developed for himself on the day after his First Holy Communion.
- Softcover, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 143 pages.
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- Frequently, St. Frances of Rome experienced ecstasies and visions, especially after receiving Holy Communion. In these absorbing pages, translated by Fr. Robert Nixon, O.S.B., her spiritual director records her life, mystical graces, and miracles as well as her severe demonic attacks and her unwavering trust in God throughout.
- Softcover, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 135 pages.
