Ignatius Press Christmas Gift Guide

  • Mary of Nazareth: The Life of Our Lady in Pictures

    Mary of Nazareth: The Life of Our Lady in Pictures

    Based on the highly successful motion picture, this beau­tiful volume combines inspiring commentary and medi­tations by popular Marian priest, Fr. Donald Cal­loway, with 65+ photos from the movie. The moving story of the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from childhood through the Resurrection of her son, Jesus Christ. See more...

  • Mary of Nazareth Duo Pack: Book and DVD

    Mary of Nazareth Duo Pack: Book and DVD

    The epic new motion picture on the life of Mary, mother of Christ, from childhood through her son's resurrection. Filmed in Europe with outstanding cinematography, a strong cast, and a majestic music score, this is a film that will inspire. The book, written by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, is a wonderful companion volume. See more...

  • Splendors of Christmas

    Splendors of Christmas

    Prayer and art on a journey through the Mystery of the Incarnation, from Israel's long-desired hope to the Savior's birth and life with the Holy Family. Stunning artwork from masters like Holbein, El Greco, Michel­an­gelo, and Matisse with beautiful spiritual meditations on the mystery and joy of the Christmas season. See more...

  • Splendors of the Creed

    Splendors of the Creed

    Explore the treasures of our Faith through art, poetry, and meditation. In Splendors of the Creed each article of the Creed is highlighted by inspiring paintings, stained glass, sculptures, and architecture. Prayers and art commentaries underscore the eternal beauty of the faith embodied in the Creed. See more...

  • Splendors of the Magnificat

    Splendors of the Magnificat

    A stunning art book with audio CD to enter into the spirit of Mary's Magnificat guided by master artists and composers. Audio CD of 11 of the most inspiring musical renditions of the Magnificat from the 13th to the 20th century. (Gregorian chant, Gabrieli, Gibbons, Telemann, Mozart, Gounod, Stanford). See more...

  • Splendors of the Rosary

    Splendors of the Rosary

    A beautifully designed volume that celebrates the 20 mysteries of the Rosary with glorious art, meditations, scripture and prayers. Gorgeous reproductions of classic paintings and illuminations throughout the book help the reader to visualize each mystery and aid in contemplation. See more...

  • Trust: In Saint Faustina's Footsteps

    Trust: In Saint Faustina's Footsteps

    St. Faustina – the greatest Christian mystic of the 20th century – and her devotion to Divine Mercy, now the fastest spreading religious devotion in the world. Rich illustrations; a love story about God's im­men­se love for his people recipricated by the humble Polish nun declared a saint by John Paul II. Available en Español. See more...

  • Roman Pilgrimage: The Station Churches

    Roman Pilgrimage: The Station Churches

    Bestselling theologian and papal biographer George Weigel, art historian Elizabeth Lev, and photographer Stephen Weigel lead readers through a unique journey through dozens of Rome's most striking churches. Magnificent photos and revealing commentaries on the pilgrimage's liturgies, art, and architecture. See more...

  • Witnesses to Mystery: Investigations into Christ's Relics

    Witnesses to Mystery: Christ's Relics

    In this illustrated large coffee-table volume, a writer and a photographer Rosikon embark on a 2-year investig­ative journey to seek the truth behind relics associated with Christ's passion. The auth­ors investigate a rich body of documentary evidence found in various museums, archives, and churches. Also en Español. See more...

  • The True Icon: Shroud of Turin, Veil of Manoppello

    The True Icon: Shroud of Turin, Veil of Manoppello

    The Shroud of Turin is one of the most famous relics in the world. Scrutinized by scientists, it is also honored by countless faithful devoted to the mysterious image of a crucified man that appears on the cloth. In this illustrated book, best-selling author Paul Badde traces the history of the Shroud and also the Veil of Manopello. See more...

  • Maria

    Maria

    A lavishly illustrated coffee-table book with dozens of inspiring and famous paintings, sculptures, and artwork of the Blessed Virgin from all over the world accomp­anied by Benedict XVI's reflections on Mary and her unique role in human history and salvation history. See more...

  • The Glory of Angels

    The Glory of Angels

    This beautiful oversized art collection of masterpieces begins by organizing angels by their closeness to God. Illustrations, short stories, and quotes from saints & theologians illuminate topics like guardian angels; archangels like Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael; music and the voice of angels; and more. See more...

  • A Medieval Christmas

    A Medieval Christmas

    The Christmas story is illustrated with miniatures selected from the Books of Hours found in The British Library. Some of the greatest European painters of the Middle Ages were employed in the decoration of these manuscripts, and now they are paired with the acclaimed RSV translation of the Bible. See more...

  • Pope Benedict XVI: Servant of the Truth

    Pope Benedict XVI: Servant of the Truth

    Do you know the real Pope Benedict? Journalist Peter Seewald does. Author of two book-length interviews with him, Salt of the Earth and God and the World, Seewald guides us through Joseph Ratzinger's life from Bavaria to Rome. Illustrated with over 150 personal and even surprising photos. See more...

  • The Seven Joys of Mary

    The Seven Joys of Mary

    A beautiful book of meditations illustrated with more than 70 full-color reproductions of the masterpiece by Hans Memling (c. 1480). Discover the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin and contemplate with her how the mysteries of Christ's life answer the deepest questions of our lives. See more...

  • The Seven Last Words of Christ

    The Seven Last Words of Christ

    This beautifully illustrated volume from Magnificat is the ideal gift for those who wish to understand the mystery of the Cross of Christ. Fr. Cessario's profound and lively reflection on Christ's last words is an invaluable companion for Lent — and a beautiful resource you will return to throughout the year. See more...

  • Saints: A Year in Faith and Art

    Saints: A Year in Faith and Art

    This richly illustrated, unique volume portrays more than 375 Catholic saints, arranged by the days of the year on which each beatified figure is honored. The images range from world-famous works of art by such masters as Caravaggio, Rubens, Velazquez, and El Greco to more modern and lesser-known depictions. See more...

  • Saints and Angels

    Saints and Angels

    Richly illustrated with fine art, Saints and Angels describes the lives and works of many familiar and unfamiliar saints and angels including the apostles, John the Baptist, Joan of Arc, and America's first saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton. Covers feast days, patronages, choirs of angels, guardian angels, and fallen angels. See more...

  • The Message of Saint Francis

    The Message of Saint Francis

    This is a celebration of the life of St. Francis, great lover of God, man and nature. Extracts from his writings and from biographies of the saint are illustrated with stunning details and images from the fresco-cycle in the Basilica at Assisi, the book invites the reader to step into the world of St. Francis for a unique spiritual experience. See more...

  • Works of Love Are Works of Peace

    Works of Love Are Works of Peace

    Published with the permission & cooperation of Mother Teresa; large-format 224-page comprehensive photographic documentation of the apostolic work & prayer life of the Missionaries of Charity. This "illustrated prayer book" vividly portrays the peace & joy that comes when "small things" are done with great love. See more...

  • Cooking with the Saints

    Cooking with the Saints

    Ernst Schuegraf combines his unusual combination of skills in cooking, photography, fine arts, and knowledge of saints' lives to present a unique cookbook capturing a variety of recipes and inspiring biographies of each saint. Richly illustrated recipes from 21 countries in the Catholic tradition of special feast day meals. See more...

  • Blessed John Henry Newman

    Blessed John Henry Newman

    This official biography written by an Australian priest of the Oratoire de France is the Authorized Biography for the Beatification of John Henry Newman, and it is destined to be read by those from the world over who will be inspired by the declaration of Newman's sanctity by Pope Benedict XVI in England. See more...

  • Fulton Sheen: A Man for All Media

    Archbishop Fulton Sheen: A Man for All Media

    Fulton Sheen is considered by many to be the most influ­ential Catholic of 20th century America. Millions watched his incredibly popular TV series, Life is Worth Living; mil­lions more listened to his radio program, The Catholic Hour. This coffee-table book is filled with over 125 orig­inal photos of the archbishop from the archives. See more...

  • Saints and their Symbols

    Saints and their Symbols

    Saints are often depicted with particular objects or symbols that played a dramatic role in their lives, and these objects have become symbolic of the saints and can be used to identify them in art. This book details the feast days, patronages, appearances, biographies, and symbols of more than 120 saints. See more...

  • Behind Bella

    Behind Bella

    Profusely illustrated with photos from the acclaimed movie and its making, this deluxe volume provides a backstage look into the award-winning feature film. Pre­sents never before told stories from the prod­ucer, director, actors, and others involved in the film's prod­uction, and the affect it can have on audiences. See more...