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The Story of the Uganda Martyrs

By J.F. Faupel

ISBN 9966-21- 629-4; pages 272; publication 2007; price: US$6.50

This is publication presents the story of the Uganda Martyrs. It introduces us to no less than twenty-two principal characters, attempts to show them as persons and not mere names and fits them in the background story of the persecutions.

 

 

Alberione – Apostle of Communications
By Antonio Ugenti ssp
ISBN 9966-21-946-3; 136 pages; publication 2004: price: US$ 1.00

James Alberione is a very relevant figure of contemporary history. He is a prophet of our times and an apostle of social comunications.

 

Aloys Kamau – Teacher and Martyr
By Giuseppe Mina
ISBN 9966-21-906-4; 136 pages; publication 2004; price: US$ 1.80

The story of a converted Kikuyu, who became a catechist and was martyred by the Mau Mau on 4th April 1953.

 

Bakanja
By Aldo Falconi, SSP
ISBN 9966-21-143-8; 48 pages; publication 1995; 2nd reprint 2003; price: US$ 0.60

Bakanja was a catechumen of Congo (Zaire) who died as a martyr while working as a house servant of a Belgium Colonialist.

 

Blessed James Alberione
ISBN 9966-21-887-4; 56 pages; publication 2003; 1st reprint 2003; price: US$ 0.25

Pope Paul VI described him as “a marvel of our times” as he dedicated all of his life to evangelization using the modern means of communication.

 

Camillus de Lellis
By Mario Pucci
ISBN 9966-21-104-7; 112 pages; publication 1994; 1st reprint 2003; price: US$ 1.30

The life of Camillus can be compared to the parable of the Good Samaritan.

 

Cardinal Otunga
By Humphrey Sipalla Jr

ISBN 9966-21-957-9; 24 pages; publication 2004; price: US$ 0.12

 

Clementine Anuarite
By James Fanning, MHM
ISBN 9966-21-631-6; 51 pages; publication 1987; revised edition 2003; price: US$ 1.00

Sr Marie Clementine Anuarite died for her love of Christ at the hands of Simba guerrillas in 1964, during the Zairean civil war.

 

Come Be My Light
In Celebration of the Beatification of Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Beatified in October 19, 2003

ISBN 9966-21-777-0; 32 pages; publication 2003; price: US$ 0.70

Mother Teresa gave hope to the poorest of the poor in Calcutta, India. Her humility, charity and love touched many around the globe.

 

Dominic Savio
By Teresio Basco
ISBN 9966-08-137-2; 144 pages; publication 2006; price US$ 2.00 Don Bosco


The Friend of Youth
By F.A. Forbes
ISBN 9966-21-199-3; 186 pages; publication 1995; 1st reprint 2001 price: US$ 0.70

 

Galloping to God

The Story of Mary Ward
By Mary Joanna Dessain, IBVM, Illustrations by M. Corpuz
ISBN 9966-21-561-1; 128 pages; publication 2000; price: US$ 1.80

The story of Mary Ward, the revolutionary English nun who opened schools in the England of the Stuarts, when Catholics were still proscribed.

 

Heroines of Faith
By Emily Ndungu
ISBN 9966-21-291-4; 120 pages; publication 1997; 2nd reprint 2004; price: US$ 1.80

This book tells the stories of women heroines who, though they led ordinary lives, were outstanding because of their strong faith and courage.

 

Jildo and David

The Martyrs of Paimol
By Raphael Dellagiacoma, mccj
ISBN 9966-21-904-8; 56 pages; publication 2003; price: US$ 1.00

The story of two young catechists, Jildo and David from Uganda. Their faith culminates in their accepting death rather than betraying Christ.

 

Joseph Richetti
He Will Continue to Smile

By Annalisa Vandelli
ISBN 9966-21-970-6; 88 pages; publication 2004; price: US$ 1.00

 

Little Shepherds of Fatima (The)
By Maria Elena Gonzalez & Filipe Resende, Illustrations by M. Corpuz
ISBN 9966-21-560-3; publication 2000; price: US$ 1.80

This book narrates the events that took place in Fatima in 1917. It is another effort to renew Our Lady’s call to prayer and sacrifice.

 

Mapeera, Our Father in Faith
Father Simeon Lourdel of the Missionaries of Africa

Original text by D. Bosa, M.Afr; Drawings by F. Oneta
ISBN 9966-21-634-0; 94 pages; publication 1990; price: US$ 1.80

The story in pictures of Fr Lourdel, the Catholic missionary who first preached Christ to the people of Uganda.

 

Maria Goretti
By Bro. Raymond Boisvert
ISBN 9966-21-280-9; 96 pages; publication 1996; 2nd reprint 2004; price: US$ 1.80

The story of a young girl of eleven years who chose to die for her purity rather than have sex. Her life is a challenge to every Christian.

 

Martyrs of Mombasa
By Malachy Cullen
ISBN 9966-21-327-9; 48 pages; publication 1997; price: US$ 1.00

This booklet helps to stimulate our faith and makes us question our commitment to Christ no matter what difficulties we may encounter.

 

Our Ancestors in Faith
By Dominic A. Nicoliello
ISBN 9966-21-128-4; 156 pages; publication 1995; price: US$ 1.80

Our ancestors in faith are heroes and heroines whose faith was not just knowledge but the kind which produced a radical conversion within them.

 

Saints for All
By Clare Ukken, FSP
ISBN 9966-21-637-7; 124 pages; publication 1990 (English and Swahili); price: US$ 1.80

Short introductions to the saints of the Roman Calendar, arranged according to their feast days.

 

Saints of the Liturgical Year
By Rinaldo Ronzani, Mccj
ISBN 9966-08-121-6; 119 pages; publication 2006; price US$ 2.00

In this booklet we present some of our outstanding ancestors in faith, the ones who have lived the Christian message to the full.

 

 

ST PAUL

Our Ancestors in Faith

ISBN 9966-08-247-6; 53pages; publication 2007; price: US$ 1.50

This booklet presents some important moments in St Paul's life as narrated in the Acts of the Apostles and in some of his letters.

 

Teresa of Avila
By a Nun of Tindinyo Carmel
ISBN 9966-21-014-8; 40 pages; publication 1992; 3rd reprint 2000; price: US$ 0.60

She was only seven years when she took pleasure in reading the lives of saints. She greatly desired to live like them and die like them.

 

Thecla Merlo
By the Daughters of St Paul
ISBN 9966-21-637-5; 80 pages; publication 1987; price: US$ 1.00

With Fr James Alberione, she became co-foundress of a Congregation dedicated to evangelisation through the means of social communication.

 

Thomas Becket
By M.V. Woodgate
ISBN 9966-21-638-3; 96 pages; publication 1986; price: US$ 1.00

The story of the conflict between Church and State, represented by
Thomas Becket, and King Henry II.

 

Vincent de Paul
By M. V. Woodgate
ISBN 9966-21-640-5; 92 pages; publication 1987; price: US$ 1.00

A life spent for the poor, the sick, the destitute and prisoners. He is living today in the Vincentians and in the Daughters of Charity.

 

Zeinab
By Joe Bragotti, MCCJ
ISBN 9966-21-201-9; 48 pages; publication 1996; price: US$ 0.60

A native from Egypt who was freed from slavery. In the long run, she ended up as a nun, living a life of total dedication and service.


 

 

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