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Academy of the Immaculate Books
Catholic Marian Books

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The Friars of the Immaculate, following the ideals of St. Maximilian Kolbe, are involved in evangeli-zation, through Mary Immaculate and by means of the printed word, especially books. As followers of St. Francis, the little ñpoor man' of Assisi, we are strictly non-commercial. All revenue goes right back into printing more titles. Attractive bulk rates make it possible to give our books to friends and family members, both Catholic and non-Catholic (see back page for details). Spread the Faith by being a book evangelizer.

Padre Pio of Pietrelcina
by Fr. Stefano Maria Manelli, F.I.
The 144-page book on the recently beatified Padre Pio is packed with details about his life, spirituality and charisms, by one who knew the Padre intimately. The author qualifies as a spiritual son of Padre Pio in a number of ways. He grew up in a family which had a close relationship with the new Blessed. Padre Pio was the author's spiritual director. Padre Pio spoke of the Manelli family as ismy family.l. Fr. Stefano turned to Padre Pio for guidance in establishing a new Franciscan community, the Franciscans of the Immaculate. ($ 5.00)
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Jesus Our Eucharistic Love
by Fr. Stefano Maria Manelli, F.I.
A treasure of Eucharistic devotional writings and examples from the Saints showing their stirring Eucharistic love and devotion. Originally written in Italian, this latest edition is the most complete and accurate English translation. It is the most popular of the Academy of the Immaculate books. A valuable aid for reading meditatively before the Blessed Sacrament.
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Totus Tuus
by Msgr. Arthur Burton Calkins
This book provides a thorough examination of the Holy Father»s thoughts on total consecration, or entrustment, to Our Lady. It gives the teachings of the Church for total consecration based on the historic, theological and scriptural evidence and explains why the Holy Father finds entrustment to Mary so vital in today»s Church. Msgr. Calkins, an official of the Pontifical Commission ioEcclesia Deilc in Rome, clears away some of the misunderstandings that have arisen in the use of the word entrustment rather than consecration.
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Virgo Facta Ecclesia
by Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate
Made up of two parts by two different friars: The first part is a short biography of St. Francis of Assisi, emphasizing his and the early friars» love and devotion to Mary. The second part is on the Marian character of the Franciscan Order, based on its long tradition of Marian devotion, especially in championing the Immaculate Conception of Mary ´ from St. Francis to St. Maximilian Kolbe.
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Not Made by Hands
by Thomas Sennott
An excellent resource book and the only one of its kind, covering the two most controversial images in existence: the Holy Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the tilma of Juan Diego and the Sacred Image of the crucified Christ on the Shroud of Turin. Both parts give much scientific evidence for their authenticity. The author, with a physical science background, has brought the reader up-to- date on the latest Shroud findings. At the same time, he exposes the fraudulent carbon-14 tests.
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Come and Follow Me
by Fr. Stefano Maria Manelli, F.I.
An excellent book on vocations. St. John Bosco held that, ihA third of our young people carry the seed of a priestly and religious vocation.l´ If this is true then, why are there not more vocations? The author answers many questions of men and women aspiring to the priestly or religious life by quoting extensively from Scripture and the words and example of the saints and popes ´ an invaluable book for promoting a better understanding and appreciation of vocations to the consecrated life.
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Do You Know Our Lady?
Rev. Mother Maria Francesca Perillo, F.I.
This excellent, handy treatise (125 pages) covers the rich and profound references to Mary, as prefigured in the Old Testament women and prophecies and as found in the New Testament, at the momentous events of Salvation History, from the Annunciation to Pentecost. In keeping with the Church»s long tradition of placing Mary»s role in the center, beside her Divine Son, through legitimate Scriptural interpretation, the author demonstrates a number of times how Scripture supports Mary»s role as Mediatrix of All Graces. The coverage of the historicity of the Infancy Narratives in the Gospel is particularly good in answering Scriptural scholars who attempt to discredit what the Church has always held as historically true.
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For the Life of the World
by Jerzy Domanski, O.F.M. Conv.
The former international director of the Knights of the Immaculata, and Guardian of the City of the Immaculate in Poland, examines St. Maximilian's Eucharistic, spiritual life as a priest and adorer of the Eucharist, all in the context of his love of the Immaculate. Fr. Domanski, who is the foremost authority on the life and writings of St. Maximilian, answers those who would accuse St. Maximilian of over-doing devotion to Mary at the expense of devotion to Jesus.
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Saints and Marian Shrines Series
Edited by Bro. Francis Mary, F.I.

A Handbook on Guadalupe
This well-researched book contains 40 topical chapters by leading experts on Guadalupe. It is a treasure of facts, inspiration and insights. Some of the topics covered: the historic roots of Guadalupe in Catholic Spain and the Aztec Empire before the conquest, the principal characters, the latest scientific findings, the divine codex (picture writings). A number of chapters show how Our Lady helped to bring about the end of human sacrifice then and has an eminent role today as the patroness of the pro-life movement. Numerous beautiful illustrations, many of them in color.
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St. Therese: Doctor of the Little Way
A compendium of insights, covering many unique facets of the latest Doctor of the Church. The 32 chapters are by a variety of outstanding authors: Fr. John Hardon, SJ, Msgr. Vernon Johnson, Sr. Marie of the Trinity, OCD, Fr. Stephane Piat, and 19 others. To mention just a few chapters: Therese's use of Scripture, Abandonment through Suffering, Mirror of the Blessed Virgin, and Mystical Simplicity. The 174-page book has over 35 illustrations.
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Marian Shrines of Italy
Catholic Italy is Marian Italy with over a thousand Marian Shrines of which the Editor has chosen just 35 of the most beautiful, ornate and devotional ones, from one end of Italy to the other. The story of each shrine speaks of a compassionate Mother Mary appearing to the poor and simple. In a country ravaged by plagues, storms, droughts and other natural calamities over the centuries, Mary comes to relieve her children and give them many miraculous images (paintings and statues) to assure them of her presence. Many illustrations.
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Padre Pio The Wonder Worker
This book is sure to challenge the faithless, excite the interest of the wavering, and inspire the faithful to aspire to holiness. Over 40 chapters including the two inspirational homilies given by Pope John Paul II during the beatification celebration in Rome, May 2 and 3, 2000. Part one of the book is a short biography. The second part is on Padre Pio»s spirituality, charisms, apostolate of the confessional, and his great work of charity, ihThe House for the Relief of Suffering.lf One must see the contents to appreciate the wide coverage.
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Marian Shrines of France
A revised edition of what was originally titled "You Will Make This Known."l In addition to the three major Marian apparitions and shrines of France ´ Our Lady at Rue du Bac (Paris), La Salette and Lourdes ´ an additional major shrine has been added, that of Pontmain. These apparitions show how the secular, godless 20th Century was being checkmated by Our Lady already in the 19th Century, introducing the present Age of Mary. This book is fascinating and informative reading, well-illustrated, with many pictures in full color.
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Mary at the Foot of the Cross
With so much attention focused today on whether the Church should define the long- standing traditional teaching of the Church that Mary is the Mediatrix of all Graces, this symposium on Marian Coredemption addresses supporting evidences for its definition. The week-long symposium, which took place at Ratcliff College in England, had 18 conferences beside a prayerful irretreatls which included Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary and the Little Hours of the Office. Many wellëknown Mariologists gave papers, such as: Bishop Paul Hnilica, Fr. Bertrand De Margerie, S.J., Dr. Mark Miravalle, Fr. Stefano Manelli, F.I., Fr. Aidan Nichols, O.P., Mother Francesca Perillo, F.I., Msgr. Arthur Calkins, and Fr. Peter Damian Maria Fehlner, who was the moderator, introducing the speakers.
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Kolbe. . . Saint of the Immaculate
Bro. Francis Mary Kalvelage, F.I.
The latest Marian Saints and Shrines book which will be available in December, 2000. Of all the books in this series, this one is the most controversial and thus most needed in order to do justice to the Saint, whom Pope John Paul II spoke of as isthe Saint of our difficult century [twentieth]. It is true, as reported in a PBS documentary, that the Saint was anti-Semitic? What is the reason behind misrepresenting this great modern day Saint?
Is a famous Mariologist right an accusing the Saint of being in error by holding that Mary is the Mediatrix of all Graces? The book has over 35 chapters by over ten authors, giving an in-depth view of one of the greatest Marian Saints of all times.
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