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Recommended Reading
40% off Father Fessio's Pick of the Week*
 Since this is the first in a series of book recommendations by the Ignatius Press staff, I'll start with some brief background.
In a sense all the books we publish are recommended by the staff. We began as book-loving Catholics, not as professional publishers. And our criteria for selecting books to publish were: 1) we like the book ourselves; 2) we think the book will nourish the Faith.
Those still are our criteria, and we don't publish any book without meeting together and discussing it.
So now to my first recommendation.
We have a large bookshelf space (see picture) that contains a copy of every book we've published since we began publishing in 1978. I walked along it looking at the titles, to help me decide which title I should begin with. I was amazed at how many books-and how many good books-we've published over the years. It made my decision of where to start all the more difficult.
But I've got to do it. So here it is: G.K. Chesterton's Everlasting Man. Why?
Of all our books (besides the Ignatius Bible), it's the one book I wish every Catholic, every Christian, everyone interested in getting to the truth of things would read. It was written over 80 years ago, but it is as relevant today as it was then.
It is a brilliant description of and argument for the uniqueness of man in the world of nature, the uniqueness of Christ among men, and the uniqueness of the Church in human history. It is a classic of the 20th century (at least), one of the best books of a great and prolific author.
I've read it at least 20 times myself, always with satisfaction-and more than satisfaction: joy.
It's available as a single volume or, if you really want to treat yourself, as part of our Collected Works in a volume that also contains his two outstanding biographies of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Thomas Aquinas. It's also available as a downloadable audio file, e-book or audio book on CD.
Go ahead! Enjoy them! Refresh your mind and heart!
Father Fessio, S.J., is the founder and editor of Ignatius Press. For more information about Father Fessio, click here.
*Employee Pick of the Week program features savings of 40% off a book, movie, or compact disc personally chosen and recommended by an Ignatius Press employee. Each week, an Ignatius Press employee will select a favorite book, movie, or other Ignatius Press product and write a few sentences about why he/she thinks customers will enjoy the particular selection. A short bio of the selecting employee will also be included, giving customers a chance to learn a bit more about the people who are Ignatius Press. Email blast items below are not 40% off, but 20% off
Offer ends Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 at 12:00 midnight EST.
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Celebrating the Saints with 20% off
There are many feast days of the Saints for the remainder of May and well into June. In honor of these great saints, Ignatius Press is offering 20% off a selection of books and films. These products go in depth about saints such as Philip Neri, Damien of Molokai, Thomas More, Rita of Cascia and more. Enrich your knowledge of the powerful and inspiring lives they lived and how they dedicated their lives to God in varying degrees
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 The Life of St. Philip Neri
Antonio Gallonio
This account of Philip's life, written by his disciple Antonio Gallonio soon after the saint's death, captures well his holy zeal for God's work in the face of a corrupt and decadent Rome; his great sense of humor, which he would often use to remind people of hidden spiritual realities; and the many extraordinary miracles and conversions wrought by St. Philip both during his lifetime and after his death.
Regular price: $16.95, sale price: $13.56
 Saint Paul
Pope Benedict XVI
In this book, Pope Benedict XVI, a profound spiritual leader in his own right and a first-rate theologian and Bible commentator, explores the legacy of Paul. Pope Benedict follows the course of the Apostle's life, including his missionary journeys and his relationship with the other apostles of Jesus such as St. Peter and St. James, and Paul's martyrdom in Rome.
Regular price: $14.95, sale price: $11.95
 Four Witnesses
The Early Church in Her Own Words
Rod Bennett
What was the early Church like? Contrary to popular belief, Rod Bennett shows there is a reliable way to know. Four ancient Christian writers-four witnesses to early Christianity -left us an extensive body of documentation on this vital subject, and this book brings their fascinating testimony to life for modern believers.
Regular price: $18.95, sale price: $15.16
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 The Spirit of Father Damien
The Leper Priest-A Saint for Our Times
Jan de Volder
With careful and even-handed expertise, De Volder follows Father Damien's transformation from the stout, somewhat haughty missionary of his youth, bounding from Europe to Hawaii and straight into seemingly tireless priestly work, to the humble and loving shepherd of souls who eventually succumbed to the same disease that ravaged his flock.
Regular price: $15.95, sale price: $12.76
 Simon Called Peter
In the Company of a Man in Search of God
Dom Mauro-Giuseppe Lepori, O.Cist
Abbot Lepori's meditation on the relationship between our Lord and Saint Peter invites us to consider our own relationship with Christ. As he imaginatively retells the well-known stories from the Gospels, he revivifies them and makes them present to us, deepening our understanding of the calling we have received from Jesus and strengthening our confidence that the Lord will, indeed, bring to completion the work of love He has begun in us.
Regular price: $12.95, sale price: $10.36
 Saint Anthony and the Christ Child
Helen Walker Homan
Helen Walker Homan contributes her third volume to the Vision Books series of saints for youth in this story of the life of the greatly beloved St. Anthony of Padua.
Regular price: $9.95, sale price: $7.96
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The World of Saint Paul
Joseph Callewaert
Joseph Callewaert's engaging work on St. Paul reads like a novel. With inviting, even dramatic, prose, it recounts the story of the great Apostle to the Nations.
Regular price: $16.95, sale price: $13.56
Father Damien and the Bells
Arthur and Elizabeth Sheehan
This is the story of the saintly Fr. Damien, who in 1872 went to the island of Molokai, where lepers had been exiled to live in miserable surroundings.
Regular price: $9.95, sale price: $7.96
Saint Philip of the Joyous Heart
Francis X. Connolly, S.P.S.
This Vision book for young people 9-15 years old tells the story of one of God's most lovable and loving saints, St. Philip Neri.
Regular price: $9.95, sale price: $7.96
Saints Are Not Sad
Short Biographies of Joyful Saints
Frank Sheed
The saints Sheed chose for this collection are from various time periods: six before A.D. 500, seventeen from then to the Reformation, and seventeen from the Reformation to the middle of the twentieth century.
Regular price: $19.95, sale price: $15.96
Book of All Saints
Adrienne von Speyr
Over a period of many years, Adrienne would see the saints (and other devout people) at prayer.This book presents these unique mystical insights into the prayer lives of these many saints.
Regular price: $24.95, sale price: $19.96
St. Thomas More of London
Elizabeth Ince
St. Thomas More comes to life in this biography from the acclaimed "Vision Books" series of saints for youth 9 - 16 years old.
Regular price: $9.95, sale price: $7.96
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Scandal of the Incarnation
Irenaeus Against the Heresies
Hans Urs von Balthasar
In this book, quotations from Saint Irenaeus have been arranged thematically in order to show the unity of his Christian view of the world.
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Saints and Heroes
Ethel Pochocki
In this updated anthology Ethel Pochocki, has selected a mixture for older youth of "soldiers and sailors, kings and queens, doctors, lawyers, beggars, thieves, poets, diplomats, fools and cranks," and she has told their stories in her characteristic lively style.
Regular price: $15.95, sale price: $12.76
Saints For Today
Reflections on Lesser Saints
Ivan Innerst
This collection of portraits of the lives of twelve saints, many less well-known, focuses on how each of these particular men and women have a specific message that is significant for those living in our challenging times.
Regular price: $9.95, sale price: $7.96
Married Saints and Blesseds
Ferdinand Holbock
Fr. Holböck's tells the inspiring stories of over 200 married saints and blesseds from the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph to Margaret of Scotland, King Louis of France, Thomas More, and modern examples like Gianna Molla and Louis and Zélie Martin, parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
Regular price: $18.95, sale price: $15.16
King's Good Servant But God's First
The Life and Writings of St. Thomas More
James Monti
The King's Good Servant but God's First is a meticulously documented work with over 1,400 footnotes that makes considerable use of recent research regarding the life, writings and times of Saint Thomas More.
Regular price: $21.95, sale price: $17.56
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 Saint Philip Neri
I Prefer Heaven
An epic feature film on the famous "Apostle of Rome" and great friend of youth in the 16th century. One of the most popular saints of all time, St. Philip Neri was widely known for his great charity, deep prayer life, and tremendous humor. This captivating film highlights Neri's great love for youth, his warm sense of humor, contagious joy, deep mystical spirituality, and his amazing gift for miracles.
Regular price: $24.95, sale price: $19.96
 Saint Anthony
The Miracle Worker of Padua
This is the first major feature length drama on the life of St. Anthony of Padua, the beloved miracle worker and one of the most popular saints in Christian history. Made in Italy with top-notch acting talent, and superb cinematography, this is an outstanding film on the amazing life of St. Anthony.
Regular price: $19.95, sale price: $15.96
 Footprints of God: Peter
Keeper of the Keys
Filmed completely on location in Rome and the Holy Land, you will follow Peter from Galilee to Rome to discover answers about the major role of the Papacy in the saga of salvation.
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 Saint Rita
Famous as the patron of hopeless situations, St. Rita of Cascia is immortalized in this wonderful, deeply moving film about this beautiful woman who lived in Italy in the 14th century.
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 Footprints of God: Paul
Contending For the Faith
Join the adventure in this edition of the Footprints of God series as Stephen Ray, best-selling author and popular Bible teacher, takes you on the road with St. Paul through Israel, Syria, Turkey, Greece and Italy.
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 Molokai
This drama is the story of Fr. Damien, who in 1872 went to the island of Molokai, where lepers had been exiled to live in miserable surroundings. Damien earned the trust of of the lepers, and his appeals for help resonated throughout the world.
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St. Anthony of Padua
My Catholic Family
Thomas and his wife Helen guide their children Alex and Sarah in the ways of holiness by teaching them about the lives of the saints. In this episode, explore the life and witness of the great preacher, St. Anthony of Padua.
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Saint Peter
Legendary actor Omar Sharif gives a deeply moving, authentic portrayal in this epic film about St. Peter, the leader of the Apostles and first Pope, filmed on location in Europe.
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Saint Thomas More
My Catholic Family
This episode shows the story of the martyr and patron saint of lawyers, and how to put the virtue of service into practice. .
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Paul of Tarsus
Messenger of Jesus Christ
This fast paced and insightful film takes you on the journey of Paul the Apostle, from his dramatic conversion at Damascus to his total commitment to spreading the Word of God at all costs, to his condemantion and death in Rome.
Regular price: $14.95, sale price: $11.96
Clare and Francis
A major epic feature film on the lives of St. Clare and St. Francis of Assisi shot on location in Italy.
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Man for All Seasons
This is the acclaimed Academy Award winning drama about the conflict between St.Thomas More and King Henry VIII which is filled with intrigue and courage.
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