Catholic Books
(Heaven - Hell - Purgatory)

Our Lady of Lourdes Traditional Catholic Gifts provides titles that will keep one from the clutches of Satan and his minions and also teach the truth about heaven and purgatory.

Gate of Heaven

Author: Sister Catherine
Pages: 146
Binding: Softcover
Is Catholicism merely one religion amoung many equally as useful or useless as the rest? Or is it unique, God given, and therefore indispensable for a person's salvation. Surely the absolute necessity of membership in the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ is not an issue of secondary importance. It is a matter of life and death, of heaven and hell. For this reason alone, Gate of Heaven is a work which should be read by everyone.

Regular Price - $9.95

Preparation For Death

Author: St. Alphonsus Liguori
Pages: 146
Binding: Softcover

Everyone Should Read This Book

Preparation For Death Abridged. A popular abridgement of the much larger original that loses none of its punch. Shows that life is short and Hell is real. Discusses the certainty of death, the uncertainty of the time, the death of the sinner, of the negligent Christian and of the just and how different they are. Also the habit of sin, delusions of the Devil, Particular and General Judgments, the pains of Hell and its eternity, the remorse of the damned, etc. Powerful incentives to aim for Heaven!

Regular Price - $12

The Four Last Things
Death, Judgment, Hell, Heaven

Author: Rev. Martin Von Cochem
Pages: 223
Binding: Softcover
It has ever been the practice of the Catholic Church to recommend to her spiritual children the meditation on man's “four last things--death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell.” Keeping these sobering aspects of human destiny ever before our eyes, we will be that much less likely to fall into mortal sin and be lost eternally. Gives many facts we should meditate on as we contemplate death. This book has converted numerous Protestants in our day because of its cogent reasons for rectifying our lives.

Regular Price - $9

Visions of Heaven, Hell and Purgatory

Author:Bob and Penny Lord
Pages: 335
Binding: Softcover
A book for all to read about the visions the saints had about heaven hell and purgatory.

Regular Price - $14.95

The Dogma of Hell - Plus How To Avoid Hell

Author:Fr. F.X. Schouppe, S.J. & Thomas A. Nelson
Pages: 448
Binding: Softcover
Frightening stories of real-life experiences. Part II has a great Catholic apologetics. Covers common mortal sins, conscience, Catholic attitude, marriage, divorce, purity, etc., etc. One of the most powerful, enlightening Catholic books in print today!

Regular Price - $15

What Will Hell Be Like?

Author:St. Alphonsus Liguori
Pages: 24
Binding: Pamphlet
Selections from St. Alphonsus' writings. Covers virtually every aspect of Hell. Shows it exists, describes its torments, proves it is eternal, demonstrates it is not unjust and answers a host of questions. Best short antidote for today's irreligion that we know.

Charity for the Suffering Souls
An Explanation of the Catholic Doctrine of Purgatory

Author:Rev. John A. Nageleisen
Pages: 240
Binding: Softcover
Profound, provocative, complete treatment of Purgatory--its sufferings, consolations, duration, etc., plus, how we can assist the Poor Souls, their gratitude, and God's reward to us for helping them. A very moving book.

Regular Price - $18.72

Stories about Purgatory & What They Reveal

Author:Rev. An Ursiline of Sligo
Pages: 169
Binding: Softcover
This book was written to impress upon its readers many truths about Purgatory -- first, that it exists; second, that the souls detained there suffer long and excruciating pains, and that they desperately need our prayers and sacrifices; and that we ourselves should strive mightily to avoid Purgatory. Confirms in the reader's heart a healthy and holy respect for the sufferings endured by the Holy Souls, such that he will always remember them in his prayers.

Regular Price - $13

Purgatory

Author: Fr. Frederick Faber
Pages: 85
Binding: Softcover
Purgatory. Is Purgatory almost like Hell? Or is it a place of peace and even joy? The famous Fr. Faber explains both of these classic Catholic views of Purgatory, basing his discussion on Catholic teaching and the revelations of saintly souls, especially St. Catherine of Genoa, in her Treatise on Purgatory

Regular Price - $6

Purgatory Explained

Author: Fr. F. X. Schouppe S.J.
Pages: 427
Binding: Softcover
You would never dream so much is known about Purgatory. Not only is the basic teaching of the Church given here, but also countless true stories of apparitions and revelations on Purgatory from the lives of St. Margaret Mary, St. Gertrude, St. Bridget of Sweden, the Cure of Ars, St. Lidwina of Schiedam, etc.

Regular Price - $15

How To Avoid Purgatory

Author: Fr Paul O'Sullivan O.P.
Pages: 37
Binding: Pamphlet
Easy ways to bypass Purgatory and go straight to Heaven. Many true stories. Says God's will is that everyone avoid Purgatory. Also, most people, every day, pass up many chances of doing little things to avoid Purgatory. Numerous examples. Most rewarding!

Purgatory and Heaven

Author: Arendzen J.P.
Pages: 85
Binding: Softcover
Purgatory and Heaven. The nature, joy, and sorrows of Purgatory--its fire, mental agony, how to avoid it, etc. Plus, the nature and happiness of Heaven--its never-ending freshness, the Beatific Vision, personal friendship with God, the "light of glory," etc. Brief but excellent.

Regular Price - $6

The Happiness Of Heaven
The Joys and Rewards of Eternal Glory

Author: Rev. J. Boudreau
Pages: 258
Binding: Softcover
Shows how the joys of Heaven stem from the direct vision of God--the joys of the heart, of the mind, of physical beauty, of the senses, of friendship, and of perfect love of God. Tells of the magnificent variety in Heaven. How Mary Magdalen's glory exceeds that of many innocent souls, etc. Explains that a high degree of glory in Heaven is within the reach of all baptized souls, however poor, ignorant or insignificant they may be here. A marvelous book!

Regular Price - $10

The Twelve Steps To Holiness And Salvation

Author: St. Alphonsus De Liguori
Pages: 216
Binding: Softcover
The Twelve Steps To Holiness And Salvation. The 12 virtues we must all acquire to be happy in this world and to save our souls. Many of our readers rate this the most beautiful and inspiring book they have ever read. For absolutely all!

Regular Price - $9

Guidance To Heaven

Author: Cardinal Giovanni Bona
Pages: 195
Binding: Softcover
Guidance To Heaven. This is the best book we have ever seen to show the shortness and uncertainty of life and why we should live in anticipation of and preparation for death. Says we should not live being afraid to die because we are not prepared; but realizing that death is one's grand entrance into true life, if one is well prepared, we will make it our life's work to get ready. A powerful book to help us get properly oriented spiritually in life.

Regular Price - $9

Truth about Salvation

Author: Brother Robert Mary
Pages: 235
Binding: Softcover
A thorough and timely defense of the Church’s infallibly defined dogma, “No Salvation Outside the Church.” Learn how Father Feeney stood against the modernist and their heretical view of salvation. Copious references from the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, learned and holy theologians and Magisterial pronouncements make this a logical and authoritative study. Very necessary for anyone interested in learning more about this controversial subject.

Regular Price - $12.95

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