Ignatius Press Gift Guide

Books

  • YOUCAT

    YOUCAT

    YOUCAT is short for Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church, which was launched on World Youth Day, 2011. Developed with the help of young Catholics and written for high-school age people and young adults, YOUCAT is an accessible, contemporary expression of the Catholic Faith. See more...

  • What We Can't Not Know

    What We Can't Not Know

    In this new revised edition of his groundbreaking work, Professor J. Budziszewski questions the modern assumption that moral truths are unknowable. With clear and logical arguments he rehabilitates the natural law tradition and restores confidence in a moral code based upon human nature. See more...

  • Letters to a Young Catholic

    Letters to a Young Catholic

    In this tour of the Catholic world, George Weigel helps us understand how Catholicism fosters what Flannery O'Connor called "the habit of being." Weaving together insights from history, literature, theology, and music, he uses these touchstones to illuminate the beliefs that have shaped Catholicism for 2000 years. See more...

  • Issues of Faith and Morals

    Issues of Faith and Morals

    This book is written for Catholic youth in high school and college, addressing key issues and concerns that are important today about faith and life. With great pastoral love for young people living in a secular, hedonistic soc­iety, Cardinal Pell seeks to strengthen their hope by explaining the depth of God's goodness and love. See more...

  • Orthodoxy

    Orthodoxy

    Of the numerous works that Chesterton wrote, the most scintillating synthesis of his philosophy and deeply religious faith was manifested in this masterpiece, which tells in his inimitable prose of his earth-shaking discovery that orthodoxy is the only satisfactory answer to the perplexing riddle of the universe. See more...

  • Desiderata

    Desiderata

    Aimed at teenagers and young adults, this book uses the 15 mysteries of the Rosary as a means of understanding all the important Christian virtues and how to live them in our daily lives. Filled with stories of saints and contemporary heroes that show how the virtues of the Rosary have been put into practice. See more...

  • Handbook of Catholic Apologetics

    Handbook of Catholic Apologetics

    Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack Christianity. This is the only book that categorizes and summarizes all major arguments in support of the main Christian beliefs. Also includes a Protestant-friendly treatment of Catholic-Protestant issues, showing how Catholicism is the fullness of Christian faith. See more...

  • God Is No Delusion

    God Is No Delusion

    Richard Dawkins claims God is a "delusion" and that "religion" harms society. He says he has reason and evidence on his side. Thomas Crean, OP, tackles his claims head-on, with straight­forward arguments for God's existence, using reason and evidence to defend things like miracles and the the Bible's authority. See more...

  • Catechism of the Catholic Church

    Catechism of the Catholic Church

    Second Edition. Incorporates all the final modifications made in the official Latin text of the Catechism, and includes a more extensive analytical index and a new glossary of terms used. The first Universal Catechism in over 400 years, approved by Pope John Paul II and intended for all adult Catholics. See more...

  • Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament

    Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament

    The only Catholic Study Bible based on the Revised Standard Version 2nd Catholic Edition, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament brings together all of the books of the New Testament and the penetrating study tools developed by renowned Bible teachers Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch.

    This volume presents the written Word of God in a highly readable, accurate translation, excel­lent for personal and group study. Extensive study notes, topical essays and word studies provide fresh and faithful insights informed by time-tested, authentically Catholic interp­reta­tions from the Fathers of the Church and other scholars.

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  • The Loser Letters

    The Loser Letters

    A wickedly witty satire, this book chronicles the conversion of a young adult Christian to atheism. Amid the many current books arguing for or against religion, social critic and writer Mary Eberstadt's book is truly unique: a black comedy about theism and atheism that is simultaneously a rollicking defense of Christianity. See more...

  • Benedictus

    Benedictus

    With this book you can start every day with a meditation from Pope Benedict XVI! In the same richly decorated and beautifully typeset style of the Magnificat missal, this volume gives 366 meditations for the entire year. Each meditation is accompanied by two masterpieces of sacred art. Hardcover; ribbon marker in papal colors. See more...

  • A Man of the Beatitudes: Pier Giorgio Frassati

    A Man of the Beatitudes: Pier Giorgio Frassati

    A beguiling and moving biography of Bl. Frassati, a handsome, athletic and fun-loving young man from a rich, aristocratic Italian family in the 1920s. Pier Giorgio turned from a life of privilege to one devoted to working with the poor, and was a courageous witness of Christian faith and charity to many others. See more...

  • Because God is Real: Sixteen Questions, One Answer

    Because God is Real: Sixteen Questions, One Answer

    Atheistic and agnostic writers are aggressively attacking traditional religious beliefs. Philosopher Peter Kreeft is up to the challenge in this work of popular apologetics aimed at both teens and adults. The masterful Kreeft tackles sixteen crucial issues about the deeper meaning of life. See more...

Audio

  • Truth & Life Audio Bible

    Truth & Life Audio Bible

    This brilliantly recorded audio Bible of the Ignatius Bible (RSV-CE) - New Testament is a spiritually- and artistically-rich production endorsed with an Imprimatur from the Vatican. Foreword by Pope Benedict XVI. Voiced by internationally renowned actors: Neal McDonough, Kristen Bell, Sean Astin, and many more. See more...

Films

  • Catholicism

    Catholicism

    For the first time, in breathtaking, high-definition cinematography, the beauty, goodness and truth of the Catholic Faith are illustrated in a rich, multimedia experience. Journey with acclaimed author, speaker and theologian Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people.

    From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda...from the glorious shrines of Italy, France, and Spain, to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the fullness of Catholicism is revealed. See more...

  • The Early Christians

    The Early Christians

    How did the religion of Love survive paganism and barbarianism? The Empire persecuted the Christians and was eventually converted. The Barbarians sacked Rome, but were converted too. How did the religion of Love manage to survive against paganism and barbar­ianism? How did the first Christians live? See more...

  • The Nun: The Story of a Carmelite Vocation

    The Nun: The Story of a Carmelite Vocation

    Award-winning documentary follows Marta, a young Catholic woman in Sweden and her counter-cultural choice to follow a calling to become a cloistered Carm­elite nun, and to live her life for God alone. Documentary filmmaker Maud Nycander followed her and her family for ten years to tell the story of her vocation. See more...

  • The Human Experience

    The Human Experience

    The moving story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of answers to the questions: Who am I? Who is Man? What is the Meaning of Life? Their journey brings them to share the lives of the home­less on the streets of New York City, orphans and dis­abled children in Peru, and abandoned lepers in Ghana, Africa. See more...

Art

  • St. Benedict Medal

    St. Benedict Medal

    A very handsome sterling silver, finely crafted medal of the revered St. Benedict medal, one of the most powerful medals in the Church. This medal is renowned for its special spiritual power against satan, and other dangers. In this "age of Benedict", don't leave home without it! See more...

  • Icon Diptych

    Icon Diptych

    Gloriously beautiful icon images of Jesus and Mary with lacquer finish on solid wood diptych.




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