The Papacy is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the Catholic Church, something that can be the last stumbling block on the journey of a convert. Here, best-selling author Patrick Madrid highlights 30 different misconceptions about the Papacy and provides insightful, honest, and detailed feedback for how to explain the truth behind these myths. He'll bring clarity to issues such as:
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<li>Where Peter's authority comes from and how it has been passed down through the generations</li>
<li>Papal infallibility</li>
<li> The Church's false lable as "the Whore of Babylon"</li>
<li>How the reality of bad popes proves the divinity of the Church </li>
<li>And many more!</li>
</ul>With this book, you will gain a new understanding of the Papacy and foster a better appreciation for the role of our Holy Father, so that you can educate non-believers and those who misunderstand the truth.

Pope Fiction: Answers to 30 Myths & Misconceptions About the Papacy

History

Madrid, Patrick

World

Basilica Press

Step-by-step answers to 14 common arguments posed to Catholics on the divinity of Christ, the Eucharist, confession, means of salvation, and more. Packed with Scriptural evidence for Catholicism, this charitable book teaches you the basics of apologetics. This book is very effective because it shows how non-Catholics think, and it uses Scripture to provide powerful responses. With insights as a former Evangelical, Tim Staples is one of the leading apologists today.

Nuts & Bolts: A Practical, How-To Guide for Explaining & Defending the Catholic Faith

Staples, Tim

Religion & Spirituality

Reading the Bible in a way that is as old as Scripture itself, award-winning author Mark P. Shea takes us on a “fly-over” of the biblical story from Genesis to Revelation. He shows you how to explore the literal, allegorical, moral, and analogical sense of Scripture.
Whether you have been studying Scripture for years, or are encountering it for the very first time,Making Senses Out of Scripture is an invaluable tool that it will help you see biblical revelation afresh, as Christians have done for 2000 years.

Making Senses Out of Scripture: Reading the Bible as the First Christians Did

Christian Books & Bibles

Shea, Mark

Catholicism

This compelling explanation of the Catholic faith focuses on seven topics that are hardest hit by competing modern world views Written by two returning Catholics and the priest who inspired them this book lays a strong scriptural foundation for Church ...

Building on a Solid Foundation

Daniel J. Daou

Rev Antoine Bakh

Joseph Bakhos

The first testimonies to give you all the reasons for becoming Catholic
These eleven personal conversion accounts are unlike any you’ve ever read, they’re packed with biblical theological and historical proofs for Catholicism. Each year thousands of atheists, Evangelicals, Fundamentalists, and Pentecostals are being surprised by Catholic truth – and these converts tell you why.

Surprised By Truth: 11 Converts Give the Biblical and Historical Reasons for Becoming Catholic

Patrick Madrid (editor)

The best ever explanation of the Catholic doctrine of the communion of saints written for a popular audience. Patrick Madrid explains in a clear, easy-to-follow style why Catholics pray to and honor Mary and the saints. Using the Bible and the testimony of the early Church Fathers, he provides a concise overview of the biblical and historical foundations of this often misunderstood Catholic doctrine. He also walks you through the standard anti-Catholic arguments against praying to Mary and the saints and demonstrates from the Bible why these arguments are themselves unbiblical.

Any Friend of God's Is a Friend of Mine: A Biblical and Historical Explanation of the Catholic Doctrine of the Communion of Saints

Patrick Madrid

Take a prayerful walk through the Church’s liturgical calendar with Lessons from the Lives of the Saints. Each day contains a concise biography of these heroic men and women the Church venerates as saints. Fr. Esper provides a brief overview of each saint’s life and explains simple lessons we can draw from his or her example. This book is a fantastic resource for our daily spiritual reading and meditation – a helpful guide that teaches us how to apply the saint’s secrets of holiness to our own daily life.
Important life lessons that we can learn from the Saints:
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<li>How true joy comes not from earthly status, but from following Christ like St. Francis of Assisi</li>
<li>How God answers our prayers, but often in a way demanding our patience</li>
<li>Like Mary Magadalene, how no one is beyond the power of the grace of God</li>
<li>How we can worship God and grow in holiness through both work and prayer, sometimes combined</li>
<li>How, through charity and prayer, impossible situations can be transformed and family members converted</li>
<li>How Christians may be called upon to endure great sufferings – but if so, God will always sustain us</li>
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Lessons from the Lives of the Saints: Daily Reflections for Growth in Holiness

Esper, Fr. ph

Estos once relatos personales de conversion son muy diferentes a cualquier otro que usted haya leido - estan llenos de pruebas biblicas, teoolgicas e historicas a favor del Catolicismo. Cada ano, miles de ateos, evangelicos, fundamentalistas y pentecostales se asombran ante la verdad Catolica - y estos conversos le dicen porque. A bestseller! These 11 personal conversion stories are unlike any you've ever read. They're packed with biblical, theological, and historical proofs for Catholicism. Each year thousands of atheists, Evangelicals, fundamentalists, and Pentecostals find themselves surprised by Catholic truth... and these converts tell you why. Includes the stories of Paul Thigpen, Tim Staples, Marcus Grodi, Steve Wood, Jimmy Akin, Al Kresta, and more. (Spanish)

Asombrado Por LA Verdad: 11 Conversos Comparten Las Razones Historicas Y Biblicas Que Los Hicieron Catolicos (Spanish Edition)

Scott Hahn

Rev. Antoine Bakh Daniel J. Daou Joseph Bakhos This compelling explanation of the Catholic faith focuses on seven topics that are hardest hit by competing modern world-views. Written by two returning Catholics and the priest who inspired them, this book lays a strong scriptural foundation for Church teachings on the Trinity, the Eucharist, and the Church, as well as Catholic teachings regarding salvation, confession, purgatory, and Mary. Seven appendices also deal with questions pressing all Christians, including Genesis and evolution, science and faith, and the Catholic understanding of saints and relics. As such, this book provides a refuge for anyone who would like to encounter the real Christ and experience a personal relationship with him. More readable than a typical catechism, each chapter of Building on a Solid Foundation also provides a list of relevant scripture citations (useful for Bible studies), as well as excerpts from early Christian writings (A.D. 100-749) that affirm the amazing two-thousand-year continuity of Church teaching and witness to the Truth. Contents Introduction The Holy Trinity The Eucharist Salvation The Church Confession and Reconciliation Purgatory: The Fire of God's Love The Blessed Virgin Mary Epilogue Appendix A - The Fathers of the Church Appendix B - Version of the Bible That Were Used/ Bible Versions Appendix C - The Tale of Years Appendix D - Old Testament Types and Prophecies Fulfilled Appendix E - Genesis and Evolution Appendix F - Science and Faith Appendix G - Saints, Images, and Relics References Glossary Index

Building on a Solid Foundation: Examining 7 Topics of the Catholic Faith

Reference

Antoine Bakhos

Joseph Bakh

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Archbishop Jose Gomes, renowned expert on death and dying issues, explains what every Catholic needs to know in order to effectively and morally prepare for the inevitable death of our loved ones and even ourselves. With changing values and modern medical technologies to deal with, this book explains how to approach end-of-life issues and prepare for death in a way consistent with our Catholic faith. You will learn the answers to these important issues and more: What dignified death means to a Catholic. Why euthanasia, even if well intended, is murder. What the culture of life really means. Whether a Catholic should have a living will . Which medical practices are immoral. Pope John Paul II s criteria for ordinary vs. extraordinary means. What is morally mandated for palliative care.

A Will to Live: Clear Answers on End of Life Issues (The Shepherd's Voice)

Most Reverend Jose H. Gomez

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