List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject)

The following is a partial list of faithful Catholic eBooks that may be read online or downloaded, legally and for free*, arranged by topic.

Each entry in the list uses the following schema: Title, by Author (Print publication and/or copyright information). Other text information, [e.g., if it has an Imprimatur]. Available on Website with link Other electronic text information(Electronic publication information) . Topics.}

The topics are:

  • Apologetics
  • Art Theory and Criticism
  • The Bible, texts of
  • Bible Guides and Commentaries
  • Biographies (Including Autobiographies And Convert Stories)
  • Catechisms and Explanations Of The Faith
  • Church (Including Mystery and Ecclesiology, Institutions and Structures, History)
  • Church Documents (Of Popes and the Papal Curia, Ecumenical and Local Councils and Synods, including official Catechisms)
  • Education
  • Conversion (Including Conversion Stories, Psychology of Conversion, and Instructions For Converts)
  • Fathers of the Church (Patristics, Patrology)
  • God and Christ
  • Grace and Salvation
  • History
  • Homilies And Rhetoric
  • Journals and Periodicals
  • The Last Things (Death, Judgment, Heaven, Hell, Apocalypse)
  • Literature (Drama, Fiction, Poetry, Literary Essays)
  • Life and Bioethics
  • Marriage And The Family
  • Morality (Including Moral Theology And Philosophical Ethics)
  • Music
  • Non-Catholic Beliefs and Believers
  • Pastoral Theology
  • Philosophy (All Fields)
  • Prayers and Devotions
  • References
  • Revelation, Theology of
  • Sacraments and Liturgy
  • Sacramentals, Relics, and Other Catholic Incidentals
  • Saints, Doctrine of
  • Sciences
  • Society and Social Teaching
  • Spirituality and Mysticism
  • Theology (All Fields)

Many works are listed more than once, since they fall under more than one heading. Please note that the list is a work in progress, and that it will be expanded further with time.

APOLOGETICS

  • Against Heresies, or Refutation and Overthrow of Knowledge falsely so-called [or, Adversus Haereses], by St. Irenaeus of Lyons (c.180 AD), trans. Alexander Roberts and William Rambaut; from Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. 1, eds. Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson, and A. Cleveland Coxe (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1885). May be read online at New Advent (rev. and ed. Kevin Knight), with active links to relevant Catholic Encyclopedia articles and Scripture passages; and on The Augustine Club. On Apologetics, Salvation, Heresy, Cosmology, Gnosticism, Divine Revelation, Bishops, Roman Primacy, Tradition, Sacraments, etc. [NB, A defense of Christianity against Gnosticism, which also shows that the early Church had a Catholic view of sacramental grace, the Roman primacy, the bishops as successors of the apostles, etc. Books I and II are somewhat difficult summaries of Gnostic beliefs to be refuted, so it may be better to start with Book III, which begins the summary of Christian teaching.]
  • Address of the Roman Catholics to their fellow citizens, of the City and State of New York (1840). Available at Internet Archive
  • And You Will Know the Truth: How to Defend and Explain the Catholic Faith, by Sebastian R. Fama. Available at Internet Archive in multiple formats. Apologetics.
  • Answers to a Jewish enquirer, by Théodore Ratisbonne (London: Catholic Truth Society, 1920). Available at Internet Archive in multiple formats (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). Apologetics, Evangelization, Judaism.
  • Apologetica; elementary apologetics for pulpit and pew, by Patrick Albert Halpin (New York, J.F. Wagner, 1905). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: The Library of Congress, Book contributor: The Library of Congress) with a second copy here.
  • Apologetics and Evangelism for Catholics, by Adadzie, Godwin Delali (GADEL). Available at Internet Archive. A short tract that aims “to demonstrate some Scriptural texts that support some Catholic beliefs and practices, hence answering common objections non-Catholic Christians hold against the Catholic Church”.
  • On the Apostolical and Infallible Authority of the Pope: when Teaching the Faithful, and on his Relation to a General Council, Francis Xavier Weninger (New York : D.& J. Sadlier ; Cincinnati, OH : J.P. Walsh, 1868). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library. [N.B., It has no Imprimatur, but the author is stated to be a missionary of the Society of Jesus {when the members of that order were still reliably orthodox}, and the content appears to be a faithfully Catholic demonstration from faith, history and reason of papal infallibility.]
  • Birth control: a statement of Christian doctrine against the Neo-Malthusians, by Sutherland, Halliday (New York : P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1922). Available at Manybooks.net, Internet Archive and Open Library. Apologetics, Bioethics, Ethics, Morals.
  • Catechism: doctrinal, moral, historical, and liturgical: with answers to the objections drawn from the sciences against religion, by Patrick Power (Dublin: J. Duffy; London: Burns and Oates, 1905). With episcopal approbation. Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • “Catholic”: an essential and exclusive attribute of the true Church, by Monsignor Thomas John Capel. (New York: Wilcox & O’Donnell, 1884) Available at Internet Archive and Open Library. No Imprimatur, but the author is domestic prelate of Pope Leo XIII, and its content is Catholic.
  • A Christian apology: Volume 1, God and Nature, by Paul Schanz, translated by Michael F. Glancey and Victor J. Schobel (Ratisbon, Rome, New York, Cincinnati: Frederick Pustet & Co., 1891). Available in various formats at Open Library and Internet Archive.
  • A Christian apology: Volume 2, God and Revelation, by Paul Schanz, translated by Michael F. Glancey and Victor J. Schobel (Ratisbon, Rome, New York, Cincinnati: Frederick Pustet & Co., 1891). Available in various formats at Internet Archive, with a second copy here.
  • A Christian apology: Volume 3, The Church, by Paul Schanz, translated by Michael F. Glancey and Victor J. Schobel (Ratisbon, Rome, New York, Cincinnati: Frederick Pustet & Co., 1891). Available in various formats at Open Library and Internet Archive
  • The Catholic Church and the Gospels, by Charles G. Mortimer (Dublin: Catholic Truth Society of Ireland). Available at Lux Occulta
  • Catholic Common Sense, by Albert Power (Dublin: Catholic Truth Society of Ireland, 1947). Available on Lux Occulta (copyright status uncertain).
  • Catholic Controversy: a Reply to Dr. Littledale’s Plain Reasons, by Henry Ignatius Dudley Ryder, 1837-1907 (London: Burns and Oates, 1881). Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Catholic Controversy: a Reply to Dr. Littledale’s Plain Reasons, by Henry Ignatius Dudley Ryder, 1837-1907 (London: Burns & Oates; New York: Benziger Brothers, 1889). Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies; Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California).
  • Catholic Fiction part 1 Booklet, by Godwin Delali Adadzie. Available on Internet Archive, which described the tract thus: “Is the Roman Catholic Church the whore of Babylon? How to refute the claim that Bible Prophecy Reveals Next And Last Pope Will Be A Devil Impersonating John Paul II. Courtesy of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catechism Ministry – Ghana. website: http://www.amen.co.nr. Follow us on http://www.twitter.com/Apologetics”
  • Catholic Moral Teaching and its Antagonists Viewed in the Light of Principle and of Contemporaneous History, by Joseph Mausbach, translated from the 6th edition by Anna M. Buchanan (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1914). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • The Catholic’s ready answer; a popular vindication of Christian beliefs and practices against the attacks of modern criticism, by Michael Peter Hill, from the Modernes A B C by Franz Xaver Brors (New York, Cincinnati: Benziger Brothers, 1915). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive.
  • Catholic tracts, by John Thayer, Thomas Kelly (Baltimore : E. Cummiskey). No Imprimatur, but with a recommendation from Francis Patrick Kenrick, Bishop of Arath and Coadjutor Bishop of Philadelphia. Apologetics, Converts. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Certain difficulties felt by Anglicans in Catholic teaching considered: in a letter addressed to the Rev. E.B. Pusey, on occasion of his Eirenicon of 1864; and in a letter addressed to the Duke of Norfolk, on occasion of Mr. Gladstone’s Expostulation of 1874, by John Henry Newman, 1801-1890 (London: Pickering, 1876). Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Book contributor: University of Toronto).
  • The chair of Peter or the Papacy: considered in its institution, development, and organization, and in the benefits which, for over eighteen centuries, it has conferred on mankind, by Murphy, John Nicholas (London: Burns & Oates, 1888). Available at Internet Archive.
  • The chief points of difference between the Catholic and Protestant creeds, by F. Laun. (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1915). With Imprimatur. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Open Library.
  • Christian Apologetics; a Defense of the Catholic Faith, by Walter Devivier, 1833-1915, edited by Sebastian Gebhard Messmer, 1847-1930 (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger Brothers, [c1903]). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive; and may be read on Catholic Tradition (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: University of California Libraries).
  • Christ’s kingdom on earth: or, the Church and her divine constitution, organization, and framework, explained for the people, by James Luke Meagher, 1848-1920 (New York : Christian Press Association, 1891). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive.
  • A Catholic Critique of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Knights of Columbus, 1963). Available at Internet Archive in multiple formats
  • Catholic Christianity: or, The reasonableness of our religion, by Oliver Rodie Vassall-Phillips (London: R. & T. Washbourne, 1916) Available at Internet Archive.
  • Catholic Apologetics Guide 101, by Godwin Delali Adadzie. Available at Internet Archive. Apologetics.
  • The Catholic Church and Conversion, by G.K. Chesterton. Available on G. K. Chesterton’s Works on the Web. Conversion.
  • Catholicism Frequently Asked Questions, by Godwin Delali Adadzie (GADEL). Available at http://www.archive.org/details/CatholicismFrequentlyAskedQuestions. A tract for Catholic evangelization.
  • Christian anthropology, by John Thein, with an introduction by Prof. Chas. G. Herbermann, Ph.D. (New York, Cincinnati: Benziger Brothers, 1892). Available at Internet Archive. [N.B., No Imprimatur, but it is published by a reputable Catholic publisher, and the content appears to be Catholic.]
  • Commonitory, For the Antiquity and Universality of the Catholic Faith Against the Profane Novelties of All Heresies, by St. Vincent of Lerins, died c. 450 AD. Available at New Advent.
  • Concerning the Bible: its use and abuse, John Stephen Vaughan (London : R. & T. Washbourne; New York: Benziger, 1904). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Ecce Fides-Pillar of Truth, by Fr. John J. Pasquini. Available at Internet Archive in multiple formats. Apologetics
  • An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine, John Henry Newman. On Fundamental Theology, Revelation, Tradition, Ecclesiology. May be read online on Newman Reader (electronic copyright, The National Institute for Newman Studies, 2007).
  • Explanation of Catholic Morals: A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals, by John Stapleton. Available at Internet Archive and Project Gutenberg.
  • The exercise of faith impossible except in the Catholic Church, by William G. Penny (1846). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library. [NB, No Imprimatur, but the content appears to be a faithful restatement of Catholic teaching in response to Protestant objections, as well as an explanation of why the author was moved by grace to become Catholic.]
  • The Faith of Our Fathers, being a plain exposition and vindication of the Church founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ, James Gibbons. Available in multiple formats at Project Gutenberg and: Internet Archive (Book contributor: Project Gutenberg), with a 2nd copy and a 3rd copy at Internet Archive.
  • Fifty reasons why the Roman Catholic religion ought to be preferred to all others: by which His Most Serene Highness Anthony Ulrick, Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburg, was induced to abjure Lutheranism : to which are added, three valuable papers, etc., etc., etc., by Anton Ulrich, Herzog von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, 1633-1714. On Apologetics, Dogma. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at at Internet Archive. [NB: This is still on my Doctrinal Rechecking list, because Internet Archive's author list mentions Fenelon. But I've seen no heterodoxy so far.]
  • The Future Life: According to the Authority of Divine Revelation, the Dictates of Sound Reason, the General Consent of Mankind, by Joseph Casimir Sasia, 1843-1928 (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger brothers, 1918). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto)
  • The grounds of the Catholick doctrine: contained in the profession of faith, publish’d by Pope Pius the Fourth, by way of question and answer Richard Challoner, 1691-1781; Pope Pius IV, Pope (Preston [England]: W. Stuart, 1775). Available on Internet Archive
  • The History of Heresies and Their Refutation, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori.May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Instruction on Infant Baptism, by the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved by Pope Blessed John Paul II, October 20, 1980. May be read online at the EWTN Library and the Catholic Information Network.
  • Knights of Columbus vs. criminal libel and malicious bigotry (Boston, Washington Press, 1914). At Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: Internet Archive, Book contributor: University of Notre Dame Hesburgh Libraries).
  • Luther’s own statements concerning his teaching and its results, Taken exclusively from the earliest and best editions of Luther’s German and Latin works , by Martin Luther, 3rd ed. by Henry C. O’Connor. (New York: Benziger Brothers, 1885) With the approbation of various bishops. Available in various formats at Open Library and Internet archive with a second copy at Open Library and Internet Archive. NB, Recommended for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
  • A manual of apologetics, by Franz Xavier Jos. Koch, translated by Anna Maud Buchanan, ed. Charles Paul Bruehl (New York, J. F. Wagner, 1915). With Imprimatur. Apologetics. Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: Google) and Open Library.
  • Most Apologetics Collection, from Fr. William Most. ZIP file containing 57 essays by Fr. William Most on subjects relating to apologetics. May be downloaded from EWTN Library.
  • On Holy Images (Followed by Three Sermons on the Assumption), by St. John of Damascus, c. 675-749. Available at Christian Classics Ethereal Library. [NB: Christian Classics Ethereal Library (CCEL) is a Calvinist website with mostly Protestant books and Protestant editions of Catholic authors like the Church Fathers. Catholics without sufficient doctrinal formation are cautioned against reading the other books available on the website.]
  • Orthodoxy, by G.K. Chesterton. Apologetics, Morals. May be downloaded in multiple formats at Many Books. May be read on The Literature Network and G. K. Chesterton’s Works on the Web.
  • Paradoxes of Catholicism, by Robert Hugh Benson (New York: Longmans, Green, 1913). Available on Project Gutenberg and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Pillar of Fire, Pillar of Truth, by Karl Keating, Catholic Answers. (Copyright 1993 Catholic Answers, Inc). Available on the EWTN Library, which states: “This text file may be uploaded to and downloaded from computer bulletin board systems provided the text is in no way altered and the above copyright notice and address of Catholic Answers are included.”).
  • Priest and parson : or, Let us be one, by Fogarty, James Henry. (New York: Christian Press Association, 1908). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive (Contribited by Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • The primacy of the Apostolic See vindicated, by Francis Patrick Kenrick (Baltimore: J. Murphy, 1875). At Internet Archive and Open Library  (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California)
  • The principles of Christian apologetics: an exposition of the intellectual basis of the Christian religion, specially written for senior students , Thomas Joseph Walshe (London, New York [etc.] Longmans, Green and co, 1919). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive and Open Library.
  • The Question of Miracles, by George Hayward Joyce (B. Herder; Manresa Press, 1914). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive.
  • Quick Ten-Step Refutation of Sola Scriptura, by Dave Armstrong. Available in PDF, Kindle and EPUB formats at Internet Archive (Creative Commons license: Public Domain Mark 1.0) and may be read on Catholic Online. NB, The Internet Archive text appears to be compiled from essays by Dave Armstrong, beginning with this page, which were published at This Rock magazine.
  • Rational religion, 2nd ed., by John Conway (Milwaukee: Hoffmann Brothers 1890). Available at Open Library and Internet Archive.
  • Reasonableness of Catholic Ceremonies and Practices, by John J. Burke (New York: Benziger Brothers, 1909). With Imprimatur. Available on Project Gutenberg and in even more formats at Many Books.net.
  • A reply to the Rev. Dr. Turton’s “Roman Catholic doctrine of the Eucharist considered,” Philalethes Cantabrigiensis, the British critic, and the Church of England quarterly review, by Nicholas Patrick Wiseman (London: C. Dolman, 1839). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California).
  • The Right to Life of the Unborn Child: a Controversy between Professor Hector Treub, M.D., Reverend R. van Oppenraay, D.D., S.J., Professor Th. M. Vlaming, M.D.: with an Appendix on a New Method of Operating, Ejecting the Fetus Alive, translated by C. Van der Donckt (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1903). Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Robarts Library of Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Toronto). According to Open Library, it contains the following essays: “Medical abortion and the church”, by Hector Treub; “Reply to Prof. H. Treub,” by R. van Oppenraay; “Prof. H. Treub as penal legislator,” by Th. M. Vlaming; and “The right to life of the unborn child”, H. Treub; and “Narrowness or wholesome consistency,” by Th. M. Vlaming.
  • The see of St. Peter, the rock of the church, the source of jurisdiction, and the centre of unity, by Thomas William Allies (London: Catholic Truth Society, 1896) Apologetics. Available at Internet Archive.
  • Select treatises of St. Athanasius in controversy with the Arians, by Saint Athanasius, Patriarch of Alexandria, d. 373; John Henry Newman, 1801-1890 (London: Pickering, 1881). Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: University of California Libraries).
  • Some Thoughts on Catholic Apologetics: A Plea for Interpretation, by Edward Ingram Watkin (Manresa Press, 1915). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive.
  • Ten reasons proposed to his adversaries for disputation in the name of the faith and presented to the illustrious members of our universities, by Saint Edmund Campion. (St. Louis: B. Herder; London : Manresa Press, 1914). With Imprimatur. Translated from St. Edmund Campion’s Decem Rationes. Available at Internet Archive. [The Internet Archive index page also mentions Joseph Rickaby as an author.]
  • The true religion: being the grounds of the Catholic faith, by Ernest C. Messenger (Catholic Truth Society). Apologetics, Dogma. Available at Internet Archive (copyright status uncertain). (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California). [NB, Uses 18th century spelling.]

ART, ART HISTORY, THEORY/AESTHETICS AND CRITICISM

  • Art and Scholasticism, by Jacques Maritain, Translated by Joseph W. Evans. Available at Internet Archive. May be read online at Jacques Maritain Center. Art, Aesthetics, Philosophy, Theology.
  • Art in the Early Church, by Walter Lowrie (Pantheon Books, 1947). Available at Internet Archive.
  • The nature and characteristics of literature: a lecture delivered before the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, in the Catholic University, by Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman (Dublin: Printed by John F. Fowler, 1858). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California).
  • Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days, by Emily Hickey (London, Edinburgh, Glasgow: Sands & CO., 1910). Available on Project Gutenberg.
  • Religious art in France, XIII century; a study in mediaeval iconography and its sources of inspiration, by Emile Mâle, translated from the 3rd edition by Dora Nussey (London, J. M. Dent & sons, ltd.; New York, E. P. Dutton & Co., 1913). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Cornell University Library) with a second copy at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Robarts Library, University of Toronto). A portion of the preface is reproduced at EWTN Library. [N.B., The book has been reprinted by Dover as Religious Art in France of the Thirteenth Century and by Harper and Row as The Gothic Image: Religious Art in France of the Thirteenth Century. It is beautiful and fascinating.]

The BIBLE, Texts of (Including LECTIONARIES, PSALTERS)

  • The Bible. Available in multiple languages on the website of the Holy See, whose English text is from New American Bible (Copyright 2002 by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops).
  • The Clementine Vulgate [Latin] . May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Douai-Rheims Bible. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Douay-Rheims Challoner Bible and Commentary. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Holy Bible. Containing Parallel texts in English (Challoner-Rheims), Greek and Latin (Vulgate), annotations, and links to relevant articles of the Catholic Encyclopedia. Also called the New Advent Bible. May be read online at New Advent (copyright 2009, Kevin Knight). [N.B., An absolutely wonderful spiritual and scholarly source.]
  • The Holy Bible, Translated from the Latin Vulgate, Diligently Compared with the Hebrew, Greek, and Other Editions in Divers Languages [comprising the Douay Old Testament (First Published by the English College at Douay, 1609) and Rheims New Testament (First Published by the English College at Rheims, A.D. 1582), as proofread by Bishop Richard Challoner (1749-1752)] (1899 edition). With ecclesiastical approval (1883). Available on Online Bible.

BIBLE COMMENTARIES

  • Catena Aurea – 1 – The Gospel of Matthew – A Commentary on the Gospel by St. Thomas Aquinas. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Catena Aurea – 2 – The Gospel of Mark – A Commentary on the Gospel by St. Thomas Aquinas. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Catena Aurea – 3 – The Gospel of Luke – A Commentary on the Gospel by St. Thomas Aquinas.  May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Catena Aurea – 4 – The Gospel of John – A Commentary on the Gospel by St. Thomas Aquinas. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Chapters of Bible study; or, A popular introduction to the study of the Sacred Scriptures, by Herman Joseph Heuser (New York, The Cathedral Library Association, 1895). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive and Open Library.
  • Commentary on the Psalms, by St. Thomas Aquinas, translated by Stephen Loughlin, Gregory Sadler, et al. Commentaries on Psalms 1-54 are indexed at the Aquinas Translation Project.
  • Concerning the Bible: its use and abuse, John Stephen Vaughan (London : R. & T. Washbourne; New York: Benziger, 1904). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Explanation of the Lord’s Prayer, by St. Thomas Aquinas. Available on EWTN Library, as indexed on the St. Thomas Aquinas page of the Russian-language Medieval Philosophy Library.
  • Explanation of the Ten Commandments, by St. Thomas Aquinas. Available on EWTN Library, as indexed on the St. Thomas Aquinas page of the Russian-language Medieval Philosophy Library.
  • General introduction to the study of the Holy Scriptures, by Francis Ernest Charles Gigot (New York, Cincinnati [etc.] Benziger Brothers, 1900). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive and editable web page.
  • The Gospels for Lent and the Passion of Christ: Readings at Divine Service During the Forty Days of Lent with Short Meditations for the Faithful, by Carl Jacob Eisenring, translated by Charles Cannon (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1911). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Robarts Library of Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Toronto).
  • The Great Commentary of Cornelius a Lapide, translated by Thomas W. Mossman – 1 – St. Matthew’s Gospel – Chapters 1-9. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Great Commentary of Cornelius a Lapide, translated by Thomas W. Mossman – 2 – St. Matthew’s Gospel – Chapters 10-21. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Great Commentary of Cornelius a Lapide, translated by Thomas W. Mossman – 3 – St. Matthew’s Gospel – Chapters 22-28 and St. Mark’s Gospel . May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Great Commentary of Cornelius a Lapide, translated by Thomas W. Mossman – 4 – St. Luke’s Gospel. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Great Commentary of Cornelius a Lapide, translated by Thomas W. Mossman y – 5 – St. John’s Gospel – Chapters 1 to 11. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Great Commentary of Cornelius a Lapide, translated by Thomas W. Mossman – 6 – St. John’s Gospel – Chapters 12-21 and Epistles 1-3. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Great Commentary of Cornelius a Lapide, translated by Thomas W. Mossman – 7 – 1 Corinthians. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Great Commentary of Cornelius a Lapide, translated by Thomas W. Mossman – 8 – 2 Corinthians and Galatians. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Practical Handbook for the Study of the Bible and of Bible Literature including Biblical Geography, Antiquties, Introduction to the Old and the New Testament, and Hermeneutics, by Michael Seisenberger, translated by Anna Maud Buchanan, ed. Thomas John Gerard (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1911). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Quick Ten-Step Refutation of Sola Scriptura, by Dave Armstrong. Available in PDF, Kindle and EPUB formats at Internet Archive (Creative Commons license: Public Domain Mark 1.0) and may be read on Catholic Online. NB, The Internet Archive text appears to be compiled from essays by Dave Armstrong, beginning with this page, which were published at This Rock magazine.

BIOGRAPHIES (INCLUDING LIVES OF SAINTS, AUTOBIOGRAPHIES AND CONVERT STORIES)

  • Apologia pro Vita Sua, by Blessed John Henry Newman, edited by Wilfrid Ward. Autobiography. May be read online on Newman Reader.
  • The Autobiography of St. Anthony Mary Claret. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Characters of the Reformation, by Hilaire Belloc (London: Purnell and Sons, Ltd.; Sheed and Ward, 1936). Available on Internet Archive.
  • Early Ritualism in America: reminiscences of Edgar P. Wadhams, by Bishop Edgar P. Wadhams, C.A. Walworth (New York : Christian Press Association, c.1893) . Available at Internet Archive (contributed by Trinity College, University of Toronto) [NB: Despite the title, which initially made me suspicious of its orthodoxy, the book seems to be the story of a convert to the Catholic Church.]
  • In God’s army: I. Commanders-in-Chief: St. Ignatius Loyola, St. Francis Xavier, by Cyril Charlie Martindale (London: R. & T. Washbourne, 1915). With Imprimatur. On Saints, Religious Orders, Spirituality, Evangelization, Conversion. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • Life and Doctrine of St. Catherine of Genoa. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Life of Blessed Margaret Mary Alacoque of the Sacred Heart, by Albert Barry (London : Burns & Oates ; New York : Catholic Publications Society ; Dublin : Gill, 1889). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). Biography, Saints.
  • Life of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, by St. Bonaventure. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Life of St. Francis of Assisi, by St. Bonaventure. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Matilda, Countess of Tuscany, by Mary E. Huddy (1906). Available on Internet Archive, Internet Archive (2nd copy).
  • A retrospect of fifty years, by James Gibbons. Available at Internet Archive: Volume 1 and Volume 2
  • Saint Francis of Assisi, by Léopold, de Chérancé, 1838-1926; translated by R.F. O’Connor. (London : Burns and Oates ; New York : Catholic Publication Society). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto).
  • Saint Ignatius Loyola, by Francis Thompson, 1859-1907, John Hungerford Pollen, 1858-1925 (London: Burns & Oates; New York, Chicago [etc.] Benziger Bros., 1910). Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Cornell University Library).
  • St. Francis, by G.K. Chesterton. Biography, Saints. Available at G.K. Chesterton’s Works on the Web
  • St. Thomas Aquinas and Medieval Philosophy, by D.J. Kennedy, O.P. (New York: The Encyclopedia Press, Inc., 1919). Available at the Jacques Maritain Center.
  • Twelve Catholic men of science, Sir Bertram Coghill Alan Windle (London: Catholic Truth Society, 1912) Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: University of California Libraries).
  • Upon God’s holy hills, I. The Guides: Saint Anthony of Egypt, Saint Bruno of Cologne, Saint John of the Cross, by Cyril Charlie Martindale (London: R. & T. Washbourne, 1919). With Imprimatur. Monasticism, Saints, Spirituality, Prayer. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto).
  • Victories of the Martyrs by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,

CATECHISMS AND EXPLANATIONS OF THE FAITH

  • Baltimore Catechism, No. 1: or A Catechism of Christian Doctrine Prepared and Enjoined by Order of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore Questions Numbered to Agree with “Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism” with Prayers and Hymns, No. 1 {For First Communion Classes}. With Imprimatur (1885). Available on Project Gutenberg and ManyBooks in multiple formats. [This version of the Baltimore Catechism is abridged for younger students, according to Wikipedia.] Dogma, Morals.
  • Baltimore Catechism, No. 2: or A Catechism of Christian Doctrine Prepared and Enjoined by Order of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore, Questions Numbered to Agree with “Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism” with Prayers and Hymns, No. 2 {For Confirmation Classes}. With Imprimatur (1885). Available on Project Gutenberg and ManyBooks in multiple formats. [NB: This is the main version of the Baltimore Catechism, according to Wikipedia .]Dogma, Morals.
  • Baltimore Catechism, No. 3: or A Catechism of Christian Doctrine Prepared and Enjoined by Order of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore (In Accordance with the New Canon Law), No. 3 (For Two Years’ Course for Post-Confirmation Classes), supplemented by Rev. Thomas L. Kinkead (New York, Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago, San Francisco: Benziger Brothers). With Imprimatur (1885). Available on Project Gutenberg and ManyBooks in multiple formats. [NB: This is the version of the Baltimore Catechism that is expanded for older students, according to Wikipedia]. Dogma, Morals.
  • Baltimore Catechism, Nos. 1 to 3 may be downloaded as a single file here on Catholic Primer (e-text copyright 2005 by Catholic Primer).
  • Baltimore Catechism, No. 4: or An Explanation Of The Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine For The Use of Sunday-School Teachers and Advanced Classes, by Thomas L. Kinkead (1891). With Imprimatur (1891 and 1921). Available on Project GutenbergManyBooks in multiple formats. May also be read on Catholic Information Network. Dogma, Morals.
  • The Belief of Catholics, 2nd edition, by Ronald Knox. With Imprimatur. Available at EWTN Library.
  • Catechism: doctrinal, moral, historical, and liturgical: with answers to the objections drawn from the sciences against religion, by Patrick Power (Dublin: J. Duffy; London: Burns and Oates, 1905). With episcopal approbation. Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto)
  • Catechism of St. Pope Pius X (ca. 1880). May be downloaded here on Catholic Primer (e-text copyright 2005 by Catholic Primer) and read online on the Catholic Information Network (copyright 1996 by James Akin. All Rights Reserved.)
  • Catechism made easy, a familiar explanation of the Catechism of Christian doctrine, Volume 1, by Henry Gibson (Liverpool: Rockliff Brothers, 1865). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive. (Digitizing sponsor: Google, Book from the collections of: Oxford University)
  • Catechism made easy, a familiar explanation of the Catechism of Christian doctrine, 2nd ed., Volume 1, by Henry Gibson (Liverpool: Rockliff Brothers; London: Burns and Oates, 1882). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive. (Digitizing sponsor: Google, Book from the collections of: Oxford University).
  • Catechism made easy, a familiar explanation of the Catechism of Christian doctrine, Volume 2, by Henry Gibson (Liverpool: Rockliff Brothers; London: R. Washbourne, 1874). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive. (Digitizing sponsor: Google, Book from the collections of: Oxford University).
  • Catechism made easy, a familiar explanation of the Catechism of Christian doctrine, Volume 3, by Henry Gibson (Liverpool: Rockliff Brothers; London: R. Washbourne, 1877). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive. (Digitizing sponsor: Google, Book from the collections of: Oxford University).
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church, following the 1997 editio typica. May be read on the Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church website, with desktop and mobile formats and search engine; the Knights of Columbus website, with search engine; website of the Holy See; and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website.
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church, Simplified. May be read on CatholiCity (1996-2011, the Mary Foundation).
  • Catechism of the Council of Trent, or the Catechism for Parish Priests. May be downloaded here on Catholic Primer (e-text copyright 2005 by Catholic Primer); and may be read at Catechetics Online.
  • Catholic belief, by Joseph Faà Di Bruno (1878), Available at Internet Archive.
  • Catholic Common Sense, by Albert Power (Dublin: Catholic Truth Society of Ireland, 1947). Available on Lux Occulta (copyright status uncertain).
  • Catholic dogma: the fundamental truths of revealed religion (New York: E. & J.B. Young, 1892). Available at Internet Archive in multiple formats.
  • Catholic religion ; a statement of Christian teaching and history Charles Alfred Martin (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1919). With imprimatur. Available at Open Library.and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Regis Library University of Toronto).
  • Christ in the Church; a volume of religious essays, Robert Hugh Benson (St. Louis, Mo., B. Herder, 1911). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: University of Toronto, Book contributor: PIMS – University of Toronto)
  • Christian Doctrine, by Laurence Vaux, B.D. (Reprinted from an edition of 1583). Available at Catholic Apologetics Information  [NB: Catholic Apologetics Information, while it contains much that is extremely valuable, has an extremely negative view of the Second Vatican Council. It is not sedevacantist, but its view must be corrected in light of Pope Benedict XVI’s hermeneutics of continuity.]
  • The Commandments Explained, according to the teaching and doctrine of the Catholic Church, by Arthur Devine (London: R. & T. Washbourne; New York: Benziger, 1906). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Copyright 2005, Libreria Editrice Vaticana). May be read in multiple languages on the website of the Holy See.
  • The Creed Explained: or, An Exposition of Catholic Doctrine According to the Creeds of Faith and the Constitutions and Definitions of the Church, by Arthur Devine (London: R. T. Washbourne, 1903). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Demonstration of Apostolic Preaching, by St. Irenaeus of Lyons. Available on Documenta Catholica Omnia.
  • Familiar Explanation of Christian Doctrine, by Rev. Michael Müller, C.SS.R. (Adapted for the Family and More Advanced Students in Catholic Schools and Colleges. with the Approbation of the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith) No. III. (New York: Benziger Brothers, 1876). With Imrimatur. May be read on Catholic Apologetics Information. [NB: Catholic Apologetics Information, while it contains much that is extremely valuable, has an extremely negative view of the Second Vatican Council. It is not sedevacantist, but its view must be corrected in light of Pope Benedict XVI’s hermeneutics of continuity.]
  • A Full Catechism of the Catholic Religion, by Joseph Deharbe, 1800-1871; translated by John Fander. With questions for examination, revised, enlarged, and edited by Bishop Patrick Niesen Lynch, 1817-1882 (New York, Catholic Publication Society Co., 1889). Preceded by a short history of religion from the creation of the world to the present time. With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: New York Public Library).
  • Guide to a Catholic Church: for non-Catholic visitors; in which the meaning of various objects of devotion is simply explained, and a short exposition given of the main points of Catholic belief, with the prayers of the chief services in Latin and English, by Fox, W. L., O’Gorman, R. A (London : R. & T. Washbourne ; New York : Benziger Bros, 1904). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • The Incarnation, Birth, and Infancy of Jesus Christ, or, The Mysteries of the Faith, by Saint Alfonso Maria de’ Liguori [St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori], ed. Eugene Grimm (New York, Cincinnati, and Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1886). With Approbation from the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Man’s Call to Grace and Glory, by William Moran (Dublin: Catholic Truth Society of Ireland, 1946). Available on Lux Occulta
  • Our Faith: A Byzantine Catechism for Adults, by Fr. Casimir Kucharek (Allendale, N.J.; Combermere, Ontario, Canada: Alleluia Press, 1983). Available in PDF, Full Text and Daisy formats at Internet Archive. (Creative Commons license: Public Domain Mark 1.0. The index page states “This is a Ukrainian Catholic Catechism, bearing the imprimatur of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, one of the Eastern Catholic Churches in union with the Pope of Rome. Not to be confused with the new Ukrainian Catholic Catechism “Christ our Pascha” which is due to be released in Ukrainian in June 2011. Permission to share on Internet given February 12, 2010.”)
  • Spirago’s Method of Christian Doctrine; a Manual for Priests, Teachers, and Parents, by Franz Spirago; ed. Archbishop Sebastian Gebhard Messmer (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1901). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • The Spirit of Catholicism, by Karl Adam. Dogma, Grace, Salvation, Church. Available at EWTN Library. [NB: This book is highly recommended by Dave Armstrong and Scott Hahn. Having read it repeatedly myself, I heartily agree with their approbation.]
  • The threshold of the Catholic Church: a course of plain instructions for those entering her communion, by John B Bagshawe (New York : Catholic Publication Society, 1872). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto (copyright status uncertain).

·         The catechism of Rodez explained in form of sermons; a work equally useful to the clergy, religious communities, and faithful, by Abbé Luche, curé of Montbazens, John Thein (St Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1898). With the episcopal recommendation of Bishop of Cleveland and the approbation of the Bishop of Rodez. Available on Open Library and  Internet Archive

The CHURCH (INCLUDING ECCLESIOLOGY, INSTITUTIONS AND STRUCTURES)

  • A Christian apology: Volume 3, The Church, by Paul Schanz, translated by Michael F. Glancey and Victor J. Schobel (Ratisbon, Rome, New York, Cincinnati: Frederick Pustet & Co., 1891). Available in various formats at Open Library and Internet Archive
  • Against Heresies [Or, Refutation and Overthrow of Knowledge falsely so-called], by St. Irenaeus of Lyons (c.180 AD), trans. Alexander Roberts and William Rambaut; from Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. 1, eds. Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson, and A. Cleveland Coxe (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1885). Available on New Advent (rev. and ed. Kevin Knight), with active links to relevant Catholic Encyclopedia articles and Scripture passages; and on The Augustine Club. On Apologetics, Salvation, Heresy, Cosmology, Gnosticism, Divine Revelation, Bishops, Roman Primacy, Tradition, Sacraments, etc. [NB, A defense of Christianity against Gnosticism, which also shows that the early Church had a Catholic view of sacramental grace, the Roman primacy, the bishops as successors of the apostles, etc. Books I and II are somewhat difficult, so it may be better to start with Book III, which begins the summary of Christian teaching.]
  • The ambassador of Christ, by James Gibbons. Available at Internet Archive, with a 2ndcopy here
  • On the Apostolical and Infallible Authority of the Pope: when Teaching the Faithful, and on his Relation to a General Council, Francis Xavier Weninger (New York : D.& J. Sadlier ; Cincinnati, OH : J.P. Walsh, 1868). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library. [N.B., It has no Imprimatur, but the author is stated to be a missionary of the Society of Jesus {when the members of that order were still reliably orthodox}, and the content appears to be a faithfully Catholic demonstration from faith, history and reason of papal infallibility.]
  • The Catholic Church and Conversion, by G.K. Chesterton. Available on G. K. Chesterton’s Works on the Web. Conversion.
  • The Catholic Church and the Gospels, by Charles G. Mortimer (Dublin: Catholic Truth Society of Ireland). Available at Lux Occulta
  • The chair of Peter or the Papacy: considered in its institution, development, and organization, and in the benefits which, for over eighteen centuries, it has conferred on mankind, by Murphy, John Nicholas (London : Burns & Oates, 1888). Available at Internet Archive.
  • Christ’s kingdom on earth : or, the Church and her divine constitution, organization, and framework, explained for the people, by James Luke Meagher, 1848-1920 (New York : Christian Press Association, 1891). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive.
  • Church History, by Eusebius of Caesarea, translated by Arthur Cushman McGiffert. From Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, Vol. 1, edited by Philip Schaff and Henry Wace. (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1890). Available at New Advent (Revised and edited for New Advent by Kevin Knight, copyright 2009 by Kevin Knight).
  • The Church in Crisis: A History of the General Councils, 325-1870, by Philip Hughes. With Imprimatur (1960). Available at Documenta Catholica Omnia and Christus Rex.
  • Dominus Iesus: Declaration on the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the Church, by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved by Pope Blessed John Paul II June 16, 2000, issued  August 6, 2000. May be downloaded in PDF format from Catholic Primer Library and read online at the Holy See. [NB, This is one of the most important doctrinal texts issued by the Holy See in contemporary times. It should be read together with Answers to Main Objections Against Dominus Iesus, the text of then-Cardinal Ratzinger's interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, published 22 September 2000, which may be read online at EWTN Library.]
  • The externals of the Catholic church: her government, ceremonies, festivals, sacramentals, and devotions, by Rev. John Francis Sullivan (New York : P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1917). With Imprimatur. Liturgy, History, Ecclesiology, Spirituality. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Internet Archive and Open Library
  • The externals of the Catholic church, her government, ceremonies, festivals, sacramentals, and devotions, 2d ed. rev. to conform to the new code of canon law, by Rev. John F. Sullivan (New York: P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1918). With Imprimatur. Liturgy, History, Ecclesiology, Spirituality. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Open Library.
  • From Tarsus to Rome: the story of the first Christian hierarchy, by Herman Joseph Heuser (London, New York: Longmans, Green and co.1929). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Archive [microform] and may be read at Onread.com. NB, the Onread.com copy has many proofreading errors.
  • Guide to a Catholic Church: for non-Catholic visitors; in which the meaning of various objects of devotion is simply explained, and a short exposition given of the main points of Catholic belief, with the prayers of the chief services in Latin and English, by Fox, W. L., O’Gorman, R. A (London : R. & T. Washbourne ; New York : Benziger Bros, 1904). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution,, by Rev. James Maccaffrey (c. 1914). With Imprimatur. Volume I available on Project Gutenberg. Volume II available on Project Gutenberg.
  • A History of the Church to the Eve of the Reformation, by Philip Hughes. Ecclesiastial history. Available on Documenta Catholica Omnia and on the Roman Catholic Resource Index of the Secular Franciscan Order, Five Franciscan Martyrs Province.
  • The Holy Spirit and The Church, by William G. Most. Available at EWTN Library (Copyright, 1994, by Wm. G. Most).
  • In love with the Church, by St. Josemaria Escriva. May be read online at Josemaria Escriva.(copyright Studium Foundation, rights reserved).
  • Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on Some Aspects of the Church Understood AS Communion, by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, May 28, 1992. May be read online at the Holy See, EWTN Library, and Catholic Information Network.
  • Mysterium Ecclesiae: Declaration in Defense of the Catholic Doctrine on the Church Against Certain Errors of the Present Day, by the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, June 24, 1973. May be read online at St. Michael’s Cyberspace Scriptorium and Library and the Holy See.
  • On the Unity of the Church, by St. Cyprian of Carthage. Available at New Advent.
  • Peter’s name; or, A divine credential in a name, by Smyth-Vaudry, Telesphor (Techny, Ill.: Printed by the Society of the Divine Word, 1909). Available at Internet Archive.
  • Peter’s rock in Mohammed’s flood: from St. Gregory the Great to St. Leo III, being the Seventh Volume of The Formation of Christendom, by Thomas William Allies (London: Burns & Oates; New York: Catholic Publications Society, 1890). Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). History, Islam.
  • Pillar of Fire, Pillar of Truth, by Karl Keating, Catholic Answers. (Copyright 1993 Catholic Answers, Inc). Available on the EWTN Library, which states: “This text file may be uploaded to and downloaded from computer bulletin board systems provided the text is in no way altered and the above copyright notice and address of Catholic Answers are included.”).
  • The primacy of the Apostolic See vindicated, by Francis Patrick Kenrick (Baltimore: J. Murphy, 1875). At Internet Archive and Open Library  (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California)
  • The Primacy of the Successor of Peter in the Mystery of the Church: Reflections of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith , (from L’Osservatore Romano, Weekly Edition in English, 18 November 1998, page 5-6). May be read online at EWTN Library and Catholic Information Network.
  • The Purpose of the Papacy, by Bishop John S. Vaughan (London: Sands & Co.; St. Louis, Mo., U.S.A.: B. Herder, 1910). Available at Project Gutenberg.
  • Responses to Some Questions Regarding Certain Aspects of the Doctrine on the Church, by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, June 29, 2007. May be read online at the Holy See and at Catholic Eternal Truth.
  • The see of St. Peter, the rock of the church, the source of jurisdiction, and the centre of unity, by Thomas William Allies (London: Catholic Truth Society, 1896) Apologetics. Available at Internet Archive.
  • The Spirit of Catholicism, by Karl Adam. Dogma, Grace, Salvation, Church. Available at EWTN Library. [NB: This book is highly recommended by Dave Armstrong and Scott Hahn. Having read it repeatedly myself, I heartily agree with their approbation.]
  • St. Peter, his name and his office: as set forth in holy scripture, by T. W. Allies (1852). Available at Internet Archive.
  • The Temporal power of the vicar of Jesus Christ, by Manning, Henry Edward, 1808-1892 (London : Burns and Oates, 1880). Available at Internet Archive.
  • The vicar of Christ, by Humphrey, William, 1839-1910 (London : Art and Book Co.; New York : Benziger, 1892). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • The visible church, her government, ceremonies, sacramentals, festivals and devotions, a compendium of “The externals of the Catholic church”, 5th ed., rev., by John F. Sullivan ; with 120 illustrations from pen drawings by the author. (New York: P.J. Kenedy & Sons, 1922). Available at Open Library. (copyright status uncertain).

·         Decrees and canons of the [First] Vatican Council (1875). Available at Internet Archive.

CHURCH DOCUMENTS (Of Popes and the Papal Curia, Ecumenical and Local Councils and Synods, including official Catechisms)

  • Aeterni Patris, Encyclical, On the Restoration of Christian Philosophy, by Pope Leo XIII (promulgated on 4 August 1879). Available at EWTN Library.
  • Augustinum Hipponensem, Apostolic Letter to the Bishops, Priests, Religious Families and Faithful of the Whole Catholic Church on the Occasion of the 16th Centenary of the Conversion of St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor, by Pope John Paul II, 28 August 1986. Available at Catholic Treasury (Electronic Copyright, 1999, by EWTN. All Rights Reserved).
  • Baltimore Catechism, No. 1: or A Catechism of Christian Doctrine Prepared and Enjoined by Order of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore Questions Numbered to Agree with “Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism” with Prayers and Hymns, No. 1 {For First Communion Classes}. With Imprimatur (1885). Available on Project Gutenberg and ManyBooks in multiple formats. [This version of the Baltimore Catechism is abridged for younger students, according to Wikipedia.] Dogma, Morals.
  • Baltimore Catechism, No. 2: or A Catechism of Christian Doctrine Prepared and Enjoined by Order of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore, Questions Numbered to Agree with “Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism” with Prayers and Hymns, No. 2 {For Confirmation Classes}. With Imprimatur (1885). Available on Project Gutenberg and ManyBooks in multiple formats. [NB: This is the main version of the Baltimore Catechism, according to Wikipedia .]Dogma, Morals.
  • Baltimore Catechism, No. 3: or A Catechism of Christian Doctrine Prepared and Enjoined by Order of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore (In Accordance with the New Canon Law), No. 3 (For Two Years’ Course for Post-Confirmation Classes), supplemented by Rev. Thomas L. Kinkead (New York, Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago, San Francisco: Benziger Brothers). With Imprimatur (1885). Available on Project Gutenberg and ManyBooks in multiple formats. [NB: This is the version of the Baltimore Catechism that is expanded for older students, according to Wikipedia]. Dogma, Morals.
  • Baltimore Catechism, Nos. 1 to 3 may be downloaded as a single file here on Catholic Primer (e-text copyright 2005 by Catholic Primer).
  • Baltimore Catechism, No. 4: or An Explanation Of The Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine For The Use of Sunday-School Teachers and Advanced Classes, by Thomas L. Kinkead (1891). With Imprimatur (1891 and 1921). Available on Project GutenbergManyBooks in multiple formats. May also be read on Catholic Information Network. Dogma, Morals.
  • The canons and decrees of the sacred and oecumenical Council of Trent, ed. and trans. J. Waterworth (London: Dolman, 1848). Made available by the Hanover Historical Texts Project at http://history.hanover.edu/texts/trent.html (Scanned by Hanover College students in 1995).
  • Catechism of St. Pope Pius X (ca. 1880). May be downloaded here on Catholic Primer
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church, following the 1997 editio typica. May be read on the Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church website, with desktop and mobile formats and search engine; the Knights of Columbus website, with search engine; website of the Holy See; and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website.
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church, Simplified. May be read on CatholiCity (1996-2011, the Mary Foundation).
  • Catechism of the Council of Trent, or the Catechism for Parish Priests. May be downloaded here on Catholic Primer (e-text copyright 2005 by Catholic Primer); and may be read at Catechetics Online.
  • Decrees of the Ecumenical Councils, ed. Norman P. Tanner. Available, with summaries of each council, at Catholic Apologetics Information and Daily Catholic. [NB: Daily Catholic is a sedevacantist website, and its summary of the Second Vatican Council must disregarded insofar as it considers the Council invalid. Catholic Apologetics Information, while it contains much that is extremely valuable, has an extremely negative view of the Second Vatican Council, though it is not sedevacantist. Both must be corrected in light of Pope Benedict XVI’s hermeneutics of continuity.]
  • Decree on the Reform of Ecclesiastical Studies of Philosophy, by Congregation for Catholic Education (2011). Available at the website of the Holy See, with excerpt and link on Rorate Coeli.
  • Documents of the Council of Trent. Available at the Catholic Community Forum.
  • Dominus Iesus: Declaration on the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the Church, by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved by Pope Blessed John Paul II June 16, 2000, issued  August 6, 2000. May be downloaded in PDF format from Catholic Primer Library and read online at the Holy See. [NB, This is one of the most important doctrinal texts issued by the Holy See in contemporary times. It should be read together with Answers to Main Objections Against Dominus Iesus, the text of then-Cardinal Ratzinger's interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, published 22 September 2000, which may be read online at EWTN Library.]
  • General Instruction of the Roman Missal (U.S. Adaptation), by the Congregation for Divine Worship. Available on EWTN Library.
  • Humani Generis: Encyclical Concerning some False Opinions Threatening to Undermine the Foundations of Catholic Doctrine, Pope Pius XII, August 12, 1950. May be read online at the Holy See.
  • Instruction on Christian Freedom and Liberation, by the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, March 22, 1986. May be read online at the Catholic Information Network and the EWTN Library.
  • Instruction on Infant Baptism, by the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved by Pope Blessed John Paul II, October 20, 1980. May be read online at the EWTN Library and the Catholic Information Network.
  • Jesus Christ, The Bearer of the Water Of Life: A Christian reflection on the “New Age”, by Pontifical Council for Culture, Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. Available on website of the Holy See and on Catholic Primer as indexed here.
  • Lamentabili Sane: Syllabus Condemning The Errors Of The Modernists, by the Holy Roman and Universal Inquisition, July 3, 1907. May be read online at EWTN Library. A list of errors held by Modernists.
  • Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on Some Aspects of the Church Understood as Communion, by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, May 28, 1992. May be read online at the Holy See, EWTN Library, and Catholic Information Network.
  • Mysterium Ecclesiae: Declaration in Defense of the Catholic Doctrine on the Church Against Certain Errors of the Present Day, by the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, June 24, 1973. May be read online at St. Michael’s Cyberspace Scriptorium and Library and the Holy See.
  • Pascendi Dominici Gregis: Encyclical on the Doctrines of the Modernists, of Pope St. Pius X, September 8, 1907. May be read at the Holy See and Papal Encyclicals Online.
  • Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. A tract that summarizes the theology of the body with representative excerpts of the Pope’s lectures/addresses. Indexed on JP2Info.
  • The Primacy of the Successor of Peter in the Mystery of the Church: Reflections of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (from L’Osservatore Romano, Weekly Edition in English, 18 November 1998, page 5-6). May be read online at EWTN Library and Catholic Information Network.
  • Probe Nostis: Encyclical Letter on the Propagation of the Faith, by Pope Gregory XVI, September 18, 1840. Available at the EWTN Library.
  • Profession of Faith and the Oath of Fidelity on Assuming an Office to be Exercised in the Name of the Church, by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.  May be read online at the EWTN Library. Taken from L’Osservatore Romano, Weekly Edition in English, 15 July 1998, page. “As conforming to Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter Motu Proprio Ad Tuendam Fidem, this Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity supersedes Profession and Oath of 1989”
  • Redemptionis Sacramentum, Instruction, On certain matters to be observed or to be avoided regarding the Most Holy Eucharist, by the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments (2004). Available at EWTN Library.
  • Responses to Some Questions Regarding Certain Aspects of the Doctrine on the Church, by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, June 29, 2007. May be read online at the Holy See and at Catholic Eternal Truth.
  • Sapientia Christiana, Apostolic Constitution on Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties, by Pope John Paul II (April 15, 1979). Available at New Advent.
  • Theology of the Body, by Pope John Paul II. Weekly Audiences on the subject of the Redemption of the Body and the Sacramentality of Marriage, September 5, 1979 – November 28, 1984. May be downloaded in PDF format from this webpage of Catholic Primer. May be read on Catechetics Online and on EWTN,
  • Veterum Sapientia, Apostolic Constitution on the Promotion of the Study of Latin, by Pope John XXIII (February 22, 1962). Available at Adoremus.
  • Doctrinal Commentary on the Concluding Formula of the Professio Fidei, by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. May be read online at EWTN Library, which states “This commentary was issued coincident with the promulgation of “Ad tuendam fidem” by Pope John Paul II, modifying the Oriental and Latin codes of canon law.”

·         Decrees and canons of the [First] Vatican Council (1875). Available at Internet Archive

·         Sources of Catholic Dogma, translated from the Enchiridion symbolorum, definitionum et declarationum de rebus fidei et morum, first edited by Heinrich Joseph Dominicus Denzinger. Available on Catechetics Online and Catholic Fidelity. [N.B. According to Wikipedia, it incorporates documents to 1950 and uses old numbering only.] The Latin text is available on Bibliotheque Catholicque en ligne (Catholic Library Online).

CONVERSION (INCLUDING CONVERSION STORIES, PSYCHOLOGY OF CONVERSION, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONVERTS)

  • Apologia pro Vita Sua, by Blessed John Henry Newman, edited by Wilfrid Ward. Autobiography. May be read online on Newman Reader.
  • The Catholic Church and Conversion, by G.K. Chesterton. Available on G. K. Chesterton’s Works on the Web. Conversion.
  • Early Ritualism in America: reminiscences of Edgar P. Wadhams, by Bishop Edgar P. Wadhams, C.A. Walworth (New York: Christian Press Association, c.1893). Available at Internet Archive (contributed by Trinity College, University of Toronto) [NB: Despite the title, which initially made me suspicious of its orthodoxy, the book seems to be the story of a convert to the Catholic Church.]
  • Early steps in the fold: instructions for converts, and enquirers, by Francis M. De Zulueta. Available on Internet Archive
  • An Essay in aid of a Grammar of Assent, by Blessed John Henry Newman. May be read online on Newman Reader (The National Institute for Newman Studies, 2007). Dogmatic Theology, Faith.
  • The exercise of faith impossible except in the Catholic Church, by William G. Penny (1846). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library. [NB, No Imprimatur, but the content appears to be a faithful restatement of Catholic teaching in response to Protestant objections, as well as an explanation of why the author was moved by grace to become Catholic.]
  • The threshold of the Catholic Church: a course of plain instructions for those entering her communion, by John B Bagshawe (New York : Catholic Publication Society, 1872). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto

EDUCATION

  • Address of the Roman Catholics to their fellow citizens, of the City and State of New York (1840). Available at Internet Archive
  • Decree on the Reform of Ecclesiastical Studies of Philosophy, by Congregation for Catholic Education (2011). Available at the website of the Holy See, with excerpt and and link on Rorate Coeli.
  • The Education of Catholic Girls, by Janet Erskine Stuart (London, New York, Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras: Longmans, Green and Co., 1914). With Imprimatur. Available on Project Gutenberg.
  • Decree on the Reform of Ecclesiastical Studies of Philosophy, by Congregation for Catholic Education (2011). Available at the website of the Holy See, with excerpt and and link on Rorate Coeli.
  • The Idea of a University, by Blessed John Henry Newman. Education. Available at Newman Reader.
  • Sapientia Christiana, Apostolic Constitution on Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties, by Pope John Paul II (April 15, 1979). Available at New Advent.
  • Spirago’s Method of Christian Doctrine; a Manual for Priests, Teachers, and Parents, by Franz Spirago; ed. Archbishop Sebastian Gebhard Messmer (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1901). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • Veterum Sapientia, Apostolic Constitution on the Promotion of the Study of Latin, by Pope John XXIII (February 22, 1962). Available at Adoremus.

·         Christian pedagogy, by Patrick Albert Halpin, at Internet Archive. With Imprimatur.

FATHERS OF THE CHURCH (PATRISTICS, PATROLOGY)

  • Against Heresies [Or, Refutation and Overthrow of Knowledge falsely so-called ], by St. Irenaeus of Lyons (c.180 AD), trans. Alexander Roberts and William Rambaut; from Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. 1, eds. Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson, and A. Cleveland Coxe (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1885). Available on New Advent (rev. and ed. Kevin Knight), with active links to relevant Catholic Encyclopedia articles and Scripture passages; and on The Augustine Club. On Apologetics, Salvation, Heresy, Cosmology, Gnosticism, Divine Revelation, Bishops, Roman Primacy, Tradition, Sacraments, etc. [NB, A defense of Christianity against Gnosticism, which also shows that the early Church had a Catholic view of sacramental grace, the Roman primacy, the bishops as successors of the apostles, etc. Books I and II are somewhat difficult, so it may be better to start with Book III, which begins the summary of Christian teaching.]
  • Commonitory, For the Antiquity and Universality of the Catholic Faith Against the Profane Novelties of All Heresies, by St. Vincent of Lerins, died c. 450 AD. Available at New Advent.
  • A handbook of patrology, by Joseph Tiveront (St. Louis, Mo. : B. Herder, 1920). With Imprimatur. Available in multiple formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto)
  • Manual of patrology, by Bernard Schmid, Victor Januarius Schobel (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1899). Available in multiple formats at Open Library  and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). A microform copy is also available at Open Library and Internet Archive.
  • Patrology; the lives and works of the fathers of the church, by Otto Bardenhewer, Thomas Joseph Shahan (Freiburg im Breisgau, St. Louis, Mo., B. Herder1908). With Imprimatur and comments of approbation from various bishops. Available in multiple formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: University of California Libraries)

GOD AND CHRIST

  • Approaches to God, by Jacques Maritain. Available at Internet Archive
  • The Battle Ground, Syria and Palestine, by Hilaire Belloc (J.B.Lippincott Company, 1936). Available at Internet Archive (Book contributor: Universal Digital Library).
  • A Christian apology: Volume 1, God and Nature, by Paul Schanz, translated by Michael F. Glancey and Victor J. Schobel (Ratisbon, Rome, New York, Cincinnati: Frederick Pustet & Co., 1891). Available in various formats at Open Library and Internet Archive.
  • A Christian apology: Volume 2, God and Revelation, by Paul Schanz, translated by Michael F. Glancey and Victor J. Schobel (Ratisbon, Rome, New York, Cincinnati: Frederick Pustet & Co., 1891). Available in various formats at Internet Archive, with a second copy here.
  • The Christ of Faith: The Christology of the Church, by Karl Adam (1957). Available in Daisy format at Internet Archive.
  • Christ our king: an explanation of the new feast from an historical and dogmatic standpoint (Toronto: The Catholic Truth Society of Canada). Liturgy. Available on Internet Archive.
  • Christ, the One Master of All, Sermon by St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio. Translated from the Quaracchi Edition of the Opera Omnia S. Bonaventurae, Vol. V, 1891, pp. 567-574, with original notes. Latin-English text available at Franciscan Archive.
  • Christ; the preacher, by David S. Phelan (St. Louis, Mo., B. Herder, 1905). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive. (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: St. Michael’s College – University of Toronto).
  • Christ the Savior: A Commentary on the Third Part of St. Thomas’ Theological Summa,May be read online on EWTN Library.
  • Dogmatic Theology I. God: His Knowability, Essence, and Attributes, a dogmatic treatise, prefaced by a brief general introduction to the study of dogmatic theology, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss. St. Louis: Herder. 1916. With Imprimatur. Available in multiple formats on Internet archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto). The 1911 edition with imprimatur also available on Open Library and Internet Archive, (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Robarts – University of Toronto) as of 12 February 2012
  • Dogmatic theology II. The Divine Trinity, a dogmatic treatise, by Pohle, Joseph, translated by Arthur Preuss. St. Louis: Herder, 1916. With Imprimatur. Available in multiple formats at Internet archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto) as of February 12, 2012. The 1912 edition is also available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: Google, Book from the collections of: New York Public Library)
  • Dogmatic theology III. God: The Author of Nature and the Supernatural, a dogmatic treatise, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss. St. Louis : Herder, 1916. Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). The 1912 edition with Imprimatur is also available at Open Library and Internet archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Robarts – University of Toronto)
  • Dogmatic theology IV. Christology: a dogmatic treatise on the Incarnation, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis: Herder, 1916). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). The 1913 2nd edition with Imprimatur is also available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto)
  • Dominus Iesus: Declaration on the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the Church, by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved by Pope Blessed John Paul II June 16, 2000, issued  August 6, 2000. May be downloaded in PDF format from Catholic Primer Library and read online at the Holy See. [NB, This is one of the most important doctrinal texts issued by the Holy See in contemporary times. It should be read together with Answers to Main Objections Against Dominus Iesus, the text of then-Cardinal Ratzinger's interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, published 22 September 2000, which may be read online at EWTN Library.]
  • How Christ said the first mass, or, The Lord’s last supper. The rites and ceremonies, the ritual and liturgy, the forms of divine worship Christ observed, when He changed the passover into the mass, by James Luke Meagher (New York, Christian Press Association Pub. Co., 1908), Available at Internet Archive.
  • The Incarnation, Birth, and Infancy of Jesus Christ, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Jesus Christ, The Bearer of the Water Of Life: A Christian reflection on the “New Age”, by Pontifical Council for Culture, Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. Available on website of the Holy See and on Catholic Primer as indexed here.
  • Life of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, by St. Bonaventure. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Of God and His Creatures: An Annotated Translation (With some Abridgement) of the Summa Contra Gentiles of Saint Tho[ma]s Aquinas, by Joseph Rickaby (London: Burns and Oates, 1905). Available on Jacques Maritain Center.
  • On God’s Existence, by St. Anselm (excerpts of his Proslogium); with How Someone Writing On Behalf Of The Fool Might Reply To All This, by Gaunilo, and Anselm’s Reply to Gaunilo. Available on this page of the Russian-language Medieval Philosophy Library.
  • The Passion and the Death of Jesus Christ by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Proslogium and Monologium by St. Anselm of Canterbury. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Proslogium, or Discourse on the Existence of God, by St. Anselm (c. 1078). Available on Medieval Sourcebook.
  • Reality: A Synthesis Of Thomistic Thought, by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. Available at EWTN Library .
  • The temporal mission of the Holy Ghost: or, Reason and revelation, by Cardinal Manning, Henry Edward, 1808-1892 (1865). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California).
  • Why God Became Man (Cur Deus Homo), by St. Anselm of Canterbury. Both the English and the Latin text may be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,

·         Sources of Catholic Dogma, translated from the Enchiridion symbolorum, definitionum et declarationum de rebus fidei et morum, first edited by Heinrich Joseph Dominicus Denzinger. Available on Catechetics Online and Catholic Fidelity. [N.B. According to Wikipedia, it incorporates documents to 1950 and uses old numbering only.] The Latin text is available on Bibliotheque Catholicque en ligne (Catholic Library Online).

GRACE AND SALVATION

  • Against Heresies [Or, Refutation and Overthrow of Knowledge falsely so-called ], by St. Irenaeus of Lyons (c.180 AD), trans. Alexander Roberts and William Rambaut; from Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. 1, eds. Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson, and A. Cleveland Coxe (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1885). Available on New Advent (rev. and ed. Kevin Knight), with active links to relevant Catholic Encyclopedia articles and Scripture passages; and on The Augustine Club. On Apologetics, Salvation, Heresy, Cosmology, Gnosticism, Divine Revelation, Bishops, Roman Primacy, Tradition, Sacraments, etc. [NB, A defense of Christianity against Gnosticism, which also shows that the early Church had a Catholic view of sacramental grace, the Roman primacy, the bishops as successors of the apostles, etc. Books I and II are somewhat difficult, so it may be better to start with Book III, which begins the summary of Christian teaching.]
  • And You Will Know the Truth: How to Defend and Explain the Catholic Faith, by Sebastian R. Fama. Available at Internet Archive in multiple formats. Apologetics.
  • The chief points of difference between the Catholic and Protestant creeds, by F. Laun. (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1915). With Imprimatur. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Open Library.
  • Christian apologetics: a defense of the Catholic faith, by Rev. W. Devivier, S.J., edited by the Rt. Rev. S.G. Messmer. (New York, Cincinnati: Benziger Brothers, 1903). Available at Open Library.
  • Christ the Savior: A Commentary on the Third Part of St. Thomas’ Theological Summa,May be read online on EWTN Library.
  • [Conferences on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit] Collationes de Septem Donis S. Sancti, by St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, Doctor of the Church. Available through Franciscan Archive (Index of St. Bonaventure’s works): 1st Conference on grace, 2nd Conference on fear of the Lord, 3rd Conference on piety, 4th Conference, on knowledge, 5th Conference on fortitude, 6th Conference on the fortitude of Mary, 7th Conference on counsel, 8th Conference on understanding, 9th Conference on wisdom.
  • Divine grace; a series of instructions arranged according to the Baltimore catechism; an aid to teachers and preachers, by Edmund John Wirth (New York, Cincinnati: Benziger brothers, 1903). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive
  • Documents of the Council of Trent. Available at the Catholic Community Forum.
  • Dogmatic Theology V. Soteriology: a dogmatic treatise on the redemption, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo. : Herder, c1913). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto)
  • Dogmatic Theology VII. Grace, actual and habitual: a dogmatic treatise, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: Herder, 1919). With Imprimatur. Available in PDF, Full Text and DjVu at Internet Archive (Book contributor: University of Toronto). Another copy of the 1919 edition with Imprimatur is available in PDF, Full text, and EPUB formats at Internet Archive and Project Gutenberg (Book contributor: Project Gutenberg). N.B., These are the best PDF copies online. Still another copy of the 1919 edition is available in mutiplie formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). The 1915 edition with Imprimatur is available in various formats at Open Library and Internet Archive.
  • Dominus Iesus: Declaration on the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the Church, by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved by Pope Blessed John Paul II June 16, 2000, issued  August 6, 2000. May be downloaded in PDF format from Catholic Primer Library and read online at the Holy See. [NB, This is one of the most important doctrinal texts issued by the Holy See in contemporary times. It should be read together with Answers to Main Objections Against Dominus Iesus, the text of then-Cardinal Ratzinger's interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, published 22 September 2000, which may be read online at EWTN Library.] (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: New York Public Library).
  • Ecce Fides-Pillar of Truth, by Fr. John J. Pasquini. Available at Internet Archive in multiple formats. Apologetics.
  • Enchiridion on Faith, Hope and Love, by St Augustine, 354-430 AD, Father and Doctor of the Church. Available on Catholic Treasury.  May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Grace: Commentary on the Summa Theologica of St. Thomas, Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. Dogmatic theology, Soteriology. May be read online on EWTN Library
  • Instruction on Christian Freedom and Liberation, by the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, March 22, 1986. May be read online at the Catholic Information Network and the EWTN Library.
  • Instruction on Infant Baptism, by the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved by Pope Blessed John Paul II, October 20, 1980. May be read online at the EWTN Library and the Catholic Information Network.
  • Jesus Christ, The Bearer of the Water Of Life: A Christian reflection on the “New Age”, by Pontifical Council for Culture, Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. Available on website of the Holy See and on Catholic Primer as indexed here.
  • Most Apologetics Collection, from Fr. William Most. ZIP file containing 57 essays by Fr. William Most on subjects relating to apologetics. May be downloaded from EWTN Library.
  • A manual of apologetics, by Franz Xavier Jos. Koch, translated by Anna Maud Buchanan, ed. Charles Paul Bruehl (New York, J. F. Wagner, 1915). With Imprimatur. Apologetics. Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: Google) and Open Library.
  • Paradoxes of Catholicism, by Robert Hugh Benson (New York: Longmans, Green, 1913). Available on Project Gutenberg and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • The Sacraments explained according to the teaching and doctrine of the Catholic Church: with an introductory treatise on grace, by Arthur Devine (London: R. & T. Washbourn, 1918). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive(Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto)On Apologetics, Theology, Sacraments, Liturgy, Salvation, Grace, Soteriology, Spirituality.
  • Why God Became Man (Cur Deus Homo), by St. Anselm of Canterbury. Both the English and the Latin text may be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,

·         The Catholic Doctrine of Grace, by George Hayward Joyce (London : Burns Oates & Washbourne, 1920). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: University of Toronto, Book contributor: Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, University of Toronto)

HISTORY

  • On the Apostolical and Infallible Authority of the Pope: when Teaching the Faithful, and on his Relation to a General Council, Francis Xavier Weninger (New York : D.& J. Sadlier ; Cincinnati, OH : J.P. Walsh, 1868). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library. [N.B., It has no Imprimatur, but the author is stated to be a missionary of the Society of Jesus {when the members of that order were still reliably orthodox}, and the content appears to be a faithfully Catholic demonstration from faith, history and reason of papal infallibility.]
  • Art in the Early Church, by Walter Lowrie (Pantheon Books, 1947). Available at Internet Archive.
  • The Battle Ground, Syria and Palestine, by Hilaire Belloc (J.B.Lippincott Company, 1936). Available at Internet Archive (Book contributor: Universal Digital Library).
  • The Capuchins : a contribution to the history of the Counter-Reformation, by Father Cuthbert, O.S.F.C. (London : Sheed and Ward, 1928) Available at Open Library and Internet Archive  (Digitizing sponsor: Internet Archive, Book contributor: Internet Archive). From microfilm.
  • Catholic Moral Teaching and its Antagonists Viewed in the Light of Principle and of Contemporaneous History, by Joseph Mausbach, translated from the 6th edition by Anna M. Buchanan (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1914). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Christ our king: an explanation of the new feast from an historical and dogmatic standpoint (Toronto: The Catholic Truth Society of Canada). Liturgy. Available on Internet Archive.
  • Christianity and Culture: Selections from the Writings of Christopher Dawson, by Christopher Dawson. Available in multiple formats at Internet Archive (Selected and edited by Br. SW, 2008, updated 10/08). NB, This is the best PDF version.
  • The church and science, by Sir Bertram Coghill Alan Windle (London: Catholic Truth Society, 1917). Apologetics, History, Science. Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: University of California Libraries).
  • Church History, by Eusebius of Caesarea, translated by Arthur Cushman McGiffert. From Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, Vol. 1, edited by Philip Schaff and Henry Wace. (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1890). Available at New Advent (Revised and edited for New Advent by Kevin Knight, copyright 2009 by Kevin Knight).
  • The Church in Crisis: A History of the General Councils, 325-1870, by Philip Hughes. With Imprimatur (1960). Available at Documenta Catholica Omnia and Christus Rex.
  • The City of God, by Saint Augustine, translated by Marcus Dods. Available at Saint Wiki.
  • Compendium of Church History, by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur (New York: Schwartz, Kirwin & Fauss, 1911). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • Concerning Jesuits, by John Gerard (London: Catholic Truth Society, 1902). May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats atInternet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: University of California Libraries)
  • The Condition of Catholics under James I: Father Gerard’s Narrative of the Gunpowder Plot. Edited, With His Life, By John Morris (London: Longmans, Green, & Co., 1871). Available on Project Gutenberg.
  • Cromwell in Ireland, a history of Cromwell’s Irish campaign, by Denis Murphy (Dublin, Gill, 1902). Available at Open Library and (Digitizing sponsor: Boston College Libraries, Book contributor: Boston College Libraries).
  • Dark pages of English history: being a short account of the penal laws against Catholics from Henry the eighth to George the fourth, by Willington, J. R. (John Ralph) (London: Art and Book Co., 1902). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: University of California Libraries).
  • The Dynamics Of World History, by Christopher Dawson (Sheed and Ward, 1956). Available at Internet Archive (Book contributor: Universal Digital Library).
  • Eight lectures on thePosition of Catholics in England, by Blessed John Henry Newman (London: Catholic Truth Society, 1890). Available on Internet Archive .
  • Europe and the Faith, by Hillaire Belloc (1920). Text available in multiple formats at Project Gutenberg. Audiobook also available at Internet Archive.
  • The French Revolution, by Hilaire Belloc (London: Williams And Norgate, [1911]). Available at Project Gutenberg.
  • From Tarsus to Rome: the story of the first Christian hierarchy, by Herman Joseph Heuser (London, New York: Longmans, Green and co.1929). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Archive [microform] and may be read at Onread.com. NB, the Onread.com copy has many proofreading errors.
  • A handbook of patrology, by Joseph Tiveront (St. Louis, Mo. : B. Herder, 1920). With Imprimatur. Available in multiple formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto)
  • Historical sketch of the persecutions suffered by the Catholics of Ireland under the rule of Cromwell and the Puritans, by Patrick Francis Moran (Dublin; London: M.H. Gill, 1884). Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • The History of Heresies and Their Refutation, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori.May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Victories of the Martyrs by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • History of Medieval Philosophy, by Maurice De Wulf, 3rd edition, translated by P. Coffey, D.Ph. (London, New York, Bombay, and Calcutta: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1909). Available on Jacques Maritain Center.
  • History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution,, by Rev. James Maccaffrey (c. 1914). With Imprimatur. Volume I available on Project Gutenberg. Volume II available on Project Gutenberg.
  • A History of the Church to the Eve of the Reformation, by Philip Hughes. Ecclesiastial history. Available on Documenta Catholica Omnia and on the Roman Catholic Resource Index of the Secular Franciscan Order, Five Franciscan Martyrs Province.
  • A History of the Mass and its Ceremonies in the Eastern and Western Church, by John O’Brien (New York: Benziger, c1879). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). History, Sacraments, Liturgy.
  • A history of the Protestant “reformation” in England and Ireland, showing how that event has impoverished and degraded the main body of the people in those countries. In a series of letters addressed to all sensible and just Englishmen, by William Cobbett (London: C. Clement, 1824) Available at Open Library and Internet Archive. History, Protestantism, Monasticism. [N.B.: Cobbett was not a Catholic, but in the fight for Catholic Emancipation against the oppression of Protestant England, he published this work to open English eyes to the true face of the so-called Reformation.]
  • History of the Tractarian movement, by Edward George Kirwan Browne (Dublin: J. Duffy, John O’Daly, 1856). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California).
  • A History of Western Philosophy, Volumes 1 and 2, by Ralph McInerny. (Copyright 1963 by the University of Notre Dame Press. All rights reserved.). Available at Jacques Maritain Center.
  • The Ideal of the Monastic Life Found in the Apostolic Age, by Germain Morin, translated by C. Gunning, with a preface by Dom Bede Camm (London: R. & T. Washbourne, 1914). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • Luther’s own statements concerning his teaching and its results, Taken exclusively from the earliest and best editions of Luther’s German and Latin works , by Martin Luther, 3rd ed. by Henry C. O’Connor. (New York: Benziger Brothers, 1885) With the approbation of various bishops. Available in various formats at Open Library and Internet archive with a second copy at Open Library and Internet Archive. NB, Recommended for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
  • Luther, Volume 1, by Hartmann Grisar, translated by E. M. Lamond, ed. Luigi Cappadelta (London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner, 1913?). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library [NB, though the index page incorrectly shows the title page of volume 5]. The 2nd ed. (1914) is also available at Internet Archive. Another copy marked 2nd edition [no date, but with Imprimatur dated 1914] is also available at Internet Archive.
  • Luther, Volume 2, by Hartmann Grisar, translated by E. M. Lamond, ed. Luigi Cappadelta (London: Kegan Paul, Trench, and Trübner, 1913). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Robarts Library University of Toronto)
  • Luther, Volume 3, by Hartmann Grisar, translated by E. M. Lamond, ed. Luigi Cappadelta (London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner, 1914). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive
  • Luther, Volume 4, by Hartmann Grisar, translated by E. M. Lamond, ed. Luigi Cappadelta (London: Kegan Paul, Trench, and Trübner, 1915). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive
  • Luther, Volume 5, by Hartmann Grisar, translated by E. M. Lamond, ed. Luigi Cappadelta (London: Kegan Paul, Trench, and Trübner, 1916). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive
  • Luther, Volume 6, by Hartmann Grisar, translated by E. M. Lamond, ed. Luigi Cappadelta (London: Kegan Paul, Trench, and Trübner, 1917). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive
  • A Manual of Church History, by Franz Xaver von Funk, translated by Luigi Cappadelta (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1910). With Imprimatur. Volume 1 available at Open Library and Internet Archive; Volume 2 available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Manual of patrology, by Bernard Schmid, Victor Januarius Schobel (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1899). Available in multiple formats at Open Library  and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto)
  • Monasticism and civilization, by John Bonaventure O’Connor (New York, P. J. Kenedy, 1921). With Nihil Obstat [from the ubiquitous Arthur Scanlan] and Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: Google, Book from the collections of: New York Public Library).
  • Mores Catholici, or, Ages of Faith, by Kenelm Henry Digby (New York: O’Shea, 1888). Volume 1 available at Internet Archive and Open Library; Volume 2 available at Internet Archive and Open Library; Volume 3 available at Internet Archive and Open Library; Volume 4 available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Patrology; the lives and works of the fathers of the church, by Otto Bardenhewer, Thomas Joseph Shahan (Freiburg im Breisgau, St. Louis, Mo., B. Herder1908). With Imprimatur and comments of approbation from various bishops. Available in multiple formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: University of California Libraries)
  • Penance in the early church: with a short sketch of subsequent development, by Michael J. O’Donnell (Dublin: Gill, 1908). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • Peter’s rock in Mohammed’s flood: from St. Gregory the Great to St. Leo III, being the Seventh Volume of The Formation of Christendom, by Thomas William Allies (London: Burns & Oates; New York: Catholic Publications Society, 1890). Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). History, Islam.
  • The popes and science; the history of the papal relations to science during the middle ages and down to our own time, by Dr. James Joseph Walsh (New York, Fordham University Press 1908). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Cornell University Library).
  • Religious art in France, XIII century; a study in mediaeval iconography and its sources of inspiration, by Emile Mâle, translated from the 3rd edition by Dora Nussey (London, J. M. Dent & sons, ltd.; New York, E. P. Dutton & Co., 1913). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Cornell University Library) with a second copy at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Robarts Library, University of Toronto). A portion of the preface is reproduced at EWTN Library. [N.B., The book has been reprinted by Dover as Religious Art in France of the Thirteenth Century and by Harper and Row as The Gothic Image: Religious Art in France of the Thirteenth Century. It is beautiful and fascinating.]
  • The Roots of the Reformation, by Karl Adam, translated by Cecily Hastings (New York: Canterbury Books; Sheed and Ward Inc.). With 1951 Imprimatur. Available on EWTN Library.
  • Scholasticism, by Joseph Rickaby, SJ. Available at Internet Archive, 2nd copy, 3rd copy, 4th copy.
  • St. Thomas Aquinas and Medieval Philosophy, by D.J. Kennedy, O.P. (New York: The Encyclopedia Press, Inc., 1919). Available at the Jacques Maritain Center.
  • The true story of the Vatican Council, by Henry Edward Cardinal Manning, 1808-1892 (London: H.S. King, 1877). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California).
  • The Thirteenth, Greatest of Centuries, by James J. Walsh, M.D., PH.D., LL.D. (New York: Catholic Summer School Press, 1907). May be downloaded in PDF format from Documenta Catholica Omnia, and may be read online at Jacques Maritain Center (N.B., The link obtained through the Wikipedia entry “James Joseph Walsh”).

HOMILIES AND RHETORIC

·         The catechism of Rodez explained in form of sermons; a work equally useful to the clergy, religious communities, and faithful, by Abbé Luche, curé of Montbazens, John Thein (St Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1898). With the episcopal recommendation of Bishop of Cleveland and the approbation of the Bishop of Rodez. Available on Open Library and  Internet Archive

  • Catholic oratory: a compilation of sacred and sublime orations, by James Gibbons. Available at Internet Archive,Christ is passing by, by St. Josemaria Escriva. May be read online at Josemaria Escriva (copyright Studium Foundation, rights reserved).
  • Christ, the One Master of All, Sermon by St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio. Translated from the Quaracchi Edition of the Opera Omnia S. Bonaventurae, Vol. V, 1891, pp. 567-574, with original notes. Latin-English text available at Franciscan Archive.
  • In love with the Church, by St. Josemaria Escriva. May be read online at Josemaria Escriva.(copyright Studium Foundation, rights reserved)
  • Lenten sermons, by Augustine Wirth, O.S.B. (Elizabeth, NJ, 1891). Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • On Holy Images (Followed by Three Sermons on the Assumption), by St. John of Damascus, c. 675-749. Available at Christian Classics Ethereal Library. [CCEL is a Calvinist website with mostly Protestant books and Protestant editions of Catholic authors like the Church Fathers. Catholics without sufficient doctrinal formation are cautioned against reading the other books available on the website.]
  • Sacred eloquence, or, The theory and practice of preaching, by Thomas Joseph Potter (New York: Pustet, 1920?). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Sermons – Adapted to All Sundays – Our Lord, the Blessed Mother and the Saints, Fr. Francis Hunolt. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Sermons – Adapted to All Sundays – Our Lord, the Blessed Mother and the Saints II, by Fr. Francis Hunolt. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Sermons – Adapted to All Sundays – Penance, by Fr. Francis Hunolt. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Sermons – Adapted to All Sundays – The Christian Virtues by Fr. Francis Hunolt. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Sermons – Adapted to All Sundays – The Christian Virtues – II by Fr. Francis Hunolt. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Sermons – Adapted to All Sundays – The Different States in Life by Fr. Francis Hunolt. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Sermons – Adapted to All Sundays – The Different States in Life – II by Fr. Francis Hunolt. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Sermons – Adapted to All Sundays – The Four Last Things by Fr. Francis Hunolt. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Sermons – Adapted to All Sundays – The Four Last Things – II by Fr. Francis Hunolt. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Sermons – Adapted to All Sundays – The Seven Deadly Sins by Fr. Francis Hunolt. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Sermons – Adapted to All Sundays – The Seven Deadly Sins – II by Fr. Francis Hunolt. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Sermons of St. Anthony of Padua. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,

 

JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS

  • The Rambler: a Catholic journal and review of home and foreign literature, politics, science, music, and the fine art, Volume 6 (London: Burns and Lambert, 1850). Available at Internet Archive. (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto ) [N.B. The index page states the copyright date to be 1848, but the title page says MDCCCL, i.e, 1850]

THE LAST THINGS (Death, Judgment, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Apocalypse)

  • Dogmatic Theology XII. Eschatology: or, The Catholic doctrine of the last things: a dogmatic treatise, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1918, c1917) With Imprimatur. Available on multiple formats at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).

LIFE AND BIOETHICS

  • Birth control: a statement of Christian doctrine against the Neo-Malthusians, by Sutherland, Halliday (New York : P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1922). Available at Manybooks.net, Internet Archive and Open Library. Apologetics, Bioethics, Ethics, Morals.
  • Communion and Stewardship: Human Persons Created in the Image of God, by the International Theological Commission (2004). Available on the website of the Holy See and on Evangelical Catholic Apologetics.
  • Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. A tract that summarizes the theology of the body with representative excerpts of the Pope’s lectures/addresses. Indexed on JP2Info.
  • The Right to Life of the Unborn Child: a Controversy between Professor Hector Treub, M.D., Reverend R. van Oppenraay, D.D., S.J., Professor Th. M. Vlaming, M.D.: with an Appendix on a New Method of Operating, Ejecting the Fetus Alive, translated by C. Van der Donckt (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1903). Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Robarts Library of Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Toronto). According to Open Library, it contains the following essays: “Medical abortion and the church”, by Hector Treub; “Reply to Prof. H. Treub,” by R. van Oppenraay; “Prof. H. Treub as penal legislator,” by Th. M. Vlaming; and “The right to life of the unborn child”, H. Treub; and “Narrowness or wholesome consistency,” by Th. M. Vlaming.
  • Theology of the Body, by Pope John Paul II. Weekly Audiences on the subject of the Redemption of the Body and the Sacramentality of Marriage, September 5, 1979 – November 28, 1984. May be downloaded in PDF format from this webpage of Catholic Primer. May be read on Catechetics Online and on EWTN,
  • LITERATURE (DRAMA, FICTION, POETRY, LITERARY ESSAYS, CRITICISM)
  • The Cardinal’s Snuff-Box, a novel by Henry Harland. Available in various formats at Project Gutenberg and in even more formats at Many Books.net.
  • Catholic oratory: a compilation of sacred and sublime orations, by James Gibbons. Available at Internet Archive,
  • Come Rack! Come Rope!, by Robert Hugh Benson (1912). Historical Novel. Available at Project Gutenberg.
  • Divine Comedy, by Dante Alighieri. Available at The Divine Comedy.
  • Dreams and images; an anthology of Catholic poets, by Joyce Kilmer (1917). Poetry. Available on Internet Archive.
  • Letters, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Letters II by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Letters III, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Letters IV by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index, which provides the following excerpt:
  • Letters V by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Lourdes, by Robert Hugh Benson (1914). Available at Project Gutenberg. Travel, Religion.
  • Loss and Gain: the Story of a Convert, by Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman (1848). Available at Project Gutenberg.
  • The nature and characteristics of literature : a lecture delivered before the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, in the Catholic University, by Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman (Dublin: Printed by John F. Fowler, 1858). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California).
  • Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days, by Emily Hickey (London, Edinburgh, Glasgow: Sands & CO., 1910). Available on Project Gutenberg.
  • The Path to Rome, by Hillaire Belloc. On Travel. Available at Project Gutenberg.
  • The Wisdom of Father Brown, G.K. Chesterton (1914). Fiction, Detective. May be read online at G. K. Chesterton’s Works on the Web.

·         The Lady Paramount, by Henry Harland. Available in various formats at Project Gutenberg and in even more formats at Many Books.net.

MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY

  • Birth control: a statement of Christian doctrine against the Neo-Malthusians, by Sutherland, Halliday (New York : P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1922). Available at Manybooks.net, Internet Archive and Open Library. Apologetics, Bioethics, Ethics, Morals.
  • The Christian Father; what he should be, and what he should do, together with a collection of prayers suitable to his condition, by Right Rev. W. Cramer, Bishop of Munster, translated by Rev. L.A. Lambert (New York: Benziger Brothers, 1883). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library. [NB, Both of the Internet Archive and Open Library entries mistakenly index the book as Lives of the popes in the early middle ages, by Horace Kinder Mann, Johannes Hollnsteiner, but the document links lead to The Christian Father. I’ll check it every now and then to see if the index is modified.]
  • The Law of Christian Marriage According to the Teaching and Discipline of the Catholic Church, by Arthur Devine (London: Washbourne, 1908). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Marriage and Parenthood, the Catholic Ideal, by Thomas John Gerrard (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1911). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Cornell University Library).
  • Ne Temere: Decree concerning betrothal and marriage, by the Sacred Congregation of the Council, August 10, 1907. May be read online at the EWTN Library.
  • The superstition of divorce, by G.K. Chesterton. Available at Internet Archive.
  • Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. A tract that summarizes the theology of the body with representative excerpts of the Pope’s lectures/addresses. Indexed on JP2Info.
  • Theology of the Body, by Pope John Paul II. Weekly Audiences on the subject of the Redemption of the Body and the Sacramentality of Marriage, September 5, 1979 – November 28, 1984. May be downloaded in PDF format from this webpage of Catholic Primer. May be read on Catechetics Online and on EWTN,

MORALITY (Including Moral Theology and Philosophical Ethics)

  • Birth control: a statement of Christian doctrine against the Neo-Malthusians, by Sutherland, Halliday (New York : P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1922). Available at Manybooks.net, Internet Archive and Open Library. Apologetics, Bioethics, Ethics, Morals.
  • A Brief Text-Book of Moral Philosophy, by Charles Coppens, 1835-1920 (New York: Schwartz, Kirwin & Fauss, 1895; copyright 1895 by the Catholic School Book Company). Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: University of California Libraries).
  • Catholic Moral Teaching and its Antagonists Viewed in the Light of Principle and of Contemporaneous History, by Joseph Mausbach, translated from the 6th edition by Anna M. Buchanan (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1914). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Catholic Social Guild pamphlets, Second Series (Catholic Truth Society, 1914). Morals, Social Doctrine. Available on Internet Archive.
  • Christian Moral Principles, by Germain Grisez. On Moral Theology. Available on The Way of the Lord Jesus.
  • The Commandments Explained, according to the teaching and doctrine of the Catholic Church, by Arthur Devine (London: R. & T. Washbourne; New York: Benziger, 1906). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Communion and Stewardship: Human Persons Created in the Image of God, by the International Theological Commission (2004). Available on the website of the Holy See and on Evangelical Catholic Apologetics.
  • Concerning Virginity by St. Ambrose of Milan. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Early steps in the fold: instructions for converts, and enquirers, by Francis M. De Zulueta. Available on Internet Archive.
  • Enchiridion on Faith, Hope and Love, by St Augustine, 354-430 AD, Father and Doctor of the Church. Available on Catholic Treasury.  May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Four Cardinal Virtues, Prudence Justice Fortitude Temperance, by Josef Pieper (Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc., 1955). May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats atInternet Archive. Morals, Ethics.
  • Instruction on Christian Freedom and Liberation, by the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, March 22, 1986. May be read online at the Catholic Information Network and the EWTN Library.
  • [Lectures on the Indians, and on the Law of War, of Franciscus de Victoria] Francisci De Victoria De Indis et De Ivre Belli Relectiones, by Francisco de Vitoria, edited by Ernest Nys (reprinted 1964), of the multi-volume series The Classics of International Law, edited by James Brown Scott. Based on notes of lectures delivered 1532. May be read online at Constitution Society and at the webpage of Professor Ken Pennington. [NB: This is one of the leading early texts of international law and human rights theory, and has led some jurists to declare that Vitoria was the true founder of international law. Vitoria was among the first representatives of Spanish Scholasticism, which used Christian Faith and Thomist analysis to analyze emerging problems and thus laid the bases for modern jurisprudence, economics, political theory, and philosophy.]
  • Leisure The Basis Of Culture, by Joseph Pieper (1952). Available in Daisy format at Internet Archive.
  • Moral Philosophy: Ethics, Deontology and Natural Law, by Joseph Rickaby, S.J. (London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1918). Available at the Jacques Maritain Center.
  • Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. A tract that summarizes the theology of the body with representative excerpts of the Pope’s lectures/addresses. Indexed on JP2Info.
  • The Right to Life of the Unborn Child: a Controversy between Professor Hector Treub, M.D., Reverend R. van Oppenraay, D.D., S.J., Professor Th. M. Vlaming, M.D.: with an Appendix on a New Method of Operating, Ejecting the Fetus Alive, translated by C. Van der Donckt (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1903). Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Robarts Library of Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Toronto). According to Open Library, it contains the following essays: “Medical abortion and the church”, by Hector Treub; “Reply to Prof. H. Treub,” by R. van Oppenraay; “Prof. H. Treub as penal legislator,” by Th. M. Vlaming; and “The right to life of the unborn child”, H. Treub; and “Narrowness or wholesome consistency,” by Th. M. Vlaming.
  • Theology of the Body, by Pope John Paul II. Weekly Audiences on the subject of the Redemption of the Body and the Sacramentality of Marriage, September 5, 1979 – November 28, 1984. May be downloaded in PDF format from this webpage of Catholic Primer. May be read on Catechetics Online and on EWTN,

MUSIC

  • A Handbook of Church Music: a practical guide for all those having the charge of schools and choirs, and others who desire to restore plainsong to its proper place in the services of the Church, by F. Clement C. Egerton, with a preface by H.G. Worth (London: R. & T. Washbourne, c1909). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Faculty of Music Library, University of Toronto).
  • Catholic church music ( London : Greening 1907). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive with a second copy here.
  • The St. Gregory hymnal and Catholic choir book—singer’s edition, melody edition, compiled, edited, and arranged by Nicola A. Montani (Philadelphia : St. Gregory Guild, 1920). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive.
  • Catholic Church Hymnal: With Music (New York: J. Fischer & Bro., 1905). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive, with a second copy here, and a third copy here.
  • A Treasury of Catholic Song, comprising some two hundred hymns from Catholic sources old and new, gathered, edited and allotted to fitting tunes for congregational use by Sindey S. Hurlbut (New York : J. Fischer & Bro., 1915). Available at Internet Archive.
  • St. Basil’s Hymnal: containing music for vespers of all the Sundays and festivals of the year, three masses and over two hundred hymns together with litanies, daily prayers, prayers at mass, preparations and prayers for confession and communion, and the office and rules for sodalities of the Blessed Virgin Mary, compiled from approved sources [by the Basilian Fathers], 2nd edition (Toronto : St. Michael’s College, ca. 1891). With permission of superiors and approbation from various bishops. Available at Internet Archive and Open Library. The fourteenth edition (Toronto: St. Michael’s College; Medina, N.Y.: J. Brennan, ca. 1906) with Imprimatur and commendation from James Cardinal Gibbons is available in multiple formats at Internet Archive and Open Library. A microform of the 15th edition  is available in multiple formats at Internet Archive and Open Library
  • Arundel Hymns, chosen and edited by Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk and Charles T. Gatty (London : Boosey & Co., 1905?). Available at Open Library and Internet Archive.[N.B., The title page is missing. It has no Imprimatur, but has a letter from Pope Leo XIII dated June 8, 1898 praising the work, which ah do duhclare is rather sufficient proof of fidelity.]

NON-CATHOLIC BELIEFS AND BELIEVERS

  • Against Heresies [Or, Refutation and Overthrow of Knowledge falsely so-called ], by St. Irenaeus of Lyons (c.180 AD), trans. Alexander Roberts and William Rambaut; from Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. 1, eds. Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson, and A. Cleveland Coxe (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1885). Available on New Advent (rev. and ed. Kevin Knight), with active links to relevant Catholic Encyclopedia articles and Scripture passages; and on The Augustine Club. On Apologetics, Salvation, Heresy, Cosmology, Gnosticism, Divine Revelation, Bishops, Roman Primacy, Tradition, Sacraments, etc. [NB, A defense of Christianity against Gnosticism, which also shows that the early Church had a Catholic view of sacramental grace, the Roman primacy, the bishops as successors of the apostles, etc. Books I and II are somewhat difficult, so it may be better to start with Book III, which begins the summary of Christian teaching.]
  • Answers to a Jewish enquirer, by Théodore Ratisbonne (London: Catholic Truth Society, 1920). Available at Internet Archive
  • Catholic Moral Teaching and its Antagonists Viewed in the Light of Principle and of Contemporaneous History, by Joseph Mausbach, translated from the 6th edition by Anna M. Buchanan (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1914). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Certain difficulties felt by Anglicans in Catholic teaching considered: in a letter addressed to the Rev. E.B. Pusey, on occasion of his Eirenicon of 1864; and in a letter addressed to the Duke of Norfolk, on occasion of Mr. Gladstone’s Expostulation of 1874, by John Henry Newman, 1801-1890 (London : Pickering, 1876). Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Book contributor: University of Toronto).
  • The chief points of difference between the Catholic and Protestant creeds, by F. Laun. (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1915). With Imprimatur. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Open Library.
  • A Catholic Critique of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Knights of Columbus, 1963). Available at Internet Archive in multiple formats
  • The Condition of Catholics under James I: Father Gerard’s Narrative of the Gunpowder Plot. Edited, With His Life, By John Morris (London: Longmans, Green, & Co., 1871). Available on Project Gutenberg.
  • Cromwell in Ireland, a history of Cromwell’s Irish campaign, by Denis Murphy (Dublin, Gill, 1902). Available at Open Library and (Digitizing sponsor: Boston College Libraries, Book contributor: Boston College Libraries).
  • Dark pages of English history: being a short account of the penal laws against Catholics from Henry the eighth to George the fourth, by Willington, J. R. (John Ralph) (London: Art and Book Co., 1902). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: University of California Libraries).
  • The exercise of faith impossible except in the Catholic Church, by William G. Penny (1846). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library. [NB, No Imprimatur, but the content appears to be a faithful restatement of Catholic teaching in response to Protestant objections, as well as an explanation of why the author was moved by grace to become Catholic.]
  • The French Revolution, by Hilaire Belloc (London: Williams And Norgate, [1911]). Available at Project Gutenberg.
  • Historical sketch of the persecutions suffered by the Catholics of Ireland under the rule of Cromwell and the Puritans, by Patrick Francis Moran (Dublin; London: M.H. Gill, 1884). Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Eight lectures on the Position of Catholics in England, by Blessed John Henry Newman (London: Catholic Truth Society, 1890). Available on Internet Archive .
  • A History of the Protestant “reformation” in England and Ireland, showing how that event has impoverished and degraded the main body of the people in those countries. In a series of letters addressed to all sensible and just Englishmen, by William Cobbett (London: C. Clement, 1824) Available at ManyBooks.net in multiple formats. Also available at Open Library and Internet Archive. History, Protestantism, Monasticism. [N.B.: Cobbett was not a Catholic, but amidst the fight for Catholic Emancipation against the oppression of Protestant England, he published this work to break English historical prejudice.]
  • Luther’s own statements concerning his teaching and its results,Taken exclusively from the earliest and best editions of Luther’s German and Latin works , by Martin Luther, 3rd ed. by Henry C. O’Connor. (New York: Benziger Brothers, 1885) With the approbation of various bishops. Available in various formats at Open Library and Internet archive with a second copy at Open Library and Internet Archive. NB, Recommended for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
  • Luther, Volume 1, by Hartmann Grisar, translated by E. M. Lamond, ed. Luigi Cappadelta (London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner, 1913?). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library [NB, though the index page incorrectly shows the title page of volume 5]. The 2nd ed. (1914) is also available at Internet Archive. Another copy marked 2nd edition [no date, but with Imprimatur dated 1914] is also available at Internet Archive.
  • Luther, Volume 2, by Hartmann Grisar, translated by E. M. Lamond, ed. Luigi Cappadelta (London: Kegan Paul, Trench, and Trübner, 1913). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Robarts Library University of Toronto)
  • Luther, Volume 3, by Hartmann Grisar, translated by E. M. Lamond, ed. Luigi Cappadelta (London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner, 1914). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive
  • Luther, Volume 4, by Hartmann Grisar, translated by E. M. Lamond, ed. Luigi Cappadelta (London: Kegan Paul, Trench, and Trübner, 1915). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive
  • Luther, Volume 5, by Hartmann Grisar, translated by E. M. Lamond, ed. Luigi Cappadelta (London: Kegan Paul, Trench, and Trübner, 1916). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive
  • Luther, Volume 6, by Hartmann Grisar, translated by E. M. Lamond, ed. Luigi Cappadelta (London: Kegan Paul, Trench, and Trübner, 1917). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive
  • Peter’s rock in Mohammed’s flood: from St. Gregory the Great to St. Leo III, being the Seventh Volume of The Formation of Christendom, by Thomas William Allies (London: Burns & Oates; New York: Catholic Publications Society, 1890). Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). History, Islam.
  • Priest and parson: or, Let us be one, by Fogarty, James Henry. (New York: Christian Press Association, 1908). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive (Contribited by Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • The Roots of the Reformation, by Karl Adam, translated by Cecily Hastings (New York: Canterbury Books; Sheed and Ward Inc.). With 1951 Imprimatur. Available on EWTN Library.

PASTORAL THEOLOGY

  • The ambassador of Christ, by James Gibbons. Available at Internet Archive, with a 2nd copy here.
  • Letters, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Letters II by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Letters III, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Letters IV by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index, which provides the following excerpt:
  • Letters V by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Miscellany by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The parish priest on duty: a practical manual for pastors, curates, and theological students preparing for the mission, by Herman Joseph Heuser (New York: Benziger Brothers, 1904). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive.
  • Theory and practice of the confessional: a guide in the administration of the sacrament of penance, by Caspar Erich Schieler (New York : Benziger Brothers, 1905). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive with a second copy here and at Open Archive.

PHILOSOPHY

  • Aeterni Patris, Encyclical, On the Restoration of Christian Philosophy, by Pope Leo XIII (promulgated on 4 August 1879). Available at EWTN Library.
  • Approaches to God, by Jacques Maritain. Available at Internet Archive
  • Art and Scholasticism, by Jacques Maritain, Translated by Joseph W. Evans. Available at Internet Archive. May be read online at Jacques Maritain Center. Art, Aesthetics, Philosophy, Theology.
  • Christian anthropology, by John Thein, with an introduction by Prof. Chas. G. Herbermann, Ph.D. (New York, Cincinnati: Benziger Brothers, 1892). Available at Internet Archive. [N.B., No Imprimatur, but it is published by a reputable Catholic publisher, and the content appears to be Catholic.]
  • Christian Moral Principles, by Germain Grisez. On Moral Theology. Available on The Way of the Lord Jesus.
  • Christianity and Culture: Selections from the Writings of Christopher Dawson, by Christopher Dawson. Available in multiple formats at Internet Archive (Selected and edited by Br. SW, 2008, updated 10/08). NB, This is the best PDF version.
  • Commentaries on the Four Books of Sentences of Master Peter Lombard (Commentaria in Quatuor Libros Sententiarum), by St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio. Available at Franciscan Archive (published as part of The Commentary Project).
  • Commentary on The Sentences of Peter Lombard, by St. Thomas Aquinas. Excerpt (Latin-English parallel texts) available on this page of the home page of Hugh McDonald. Various translated excerpts are indexed on the Aquinas Translation Project.
  • A Brief Text-Book of Logic and Mental Philosophy, by Charles Coppens, 1835-1920 (New York: Schwartz, Kirwin & Fauss, 1891). Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: University of California Libraries).
  • A Brief Text-Book of Moral Philosophy, by Charles Coppens, 1835-1920 (New York: Schwartz, Kirwin & Fauss, 1895; copyright 1895 by the Catholic School Book Company). Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: University of California Libraries).
  • Decree of Approval of some Theses Contained in the Doctrine of St. Thomas Aquinas and Proposed to the Teachers of Philosophy, by the Sacred Congregation of Studies, translated from Latin by Hugh McDonald. Latin-English text available on this page of the home page of Hugh McDonald.
  • Decree on the Reform of Ecclesiastical Studies of Philosophy, by Congregation for Catholic Education (2011). Available at the website of the Holy See, with excerpt and and link on Rorate Coeli.
  • Elementary course of Christian philosophy: based on the principles of the best scholastic authors, by the Christian Brothers (New York: O’Shea, 1893). With Imprimatur Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Cornell University Library).
  • An Essay in aid of a Grammar of Assent, by Blessed John Henry Newman. On  Dogmatic Theology, Faith. May be read online on Newman Reader (The National Institute for Newman Studies, 2007).
  • The First Principles of Knowledge, by John Rickaby, S.J. (1889). Available at Jacques Maritain Center.
  • The Four Books of Sentences, by Master Peter Lombard, Archbishop of Paris, c.1100-c.1161 AD. Available at Franciscan Archive (index of Peter Lombard’s works): Latin-English texts of Book I, Book II (incomplete), and Book IV, Distinction 1 (incomplete).
  • The Four Cardinal Virtues, Prudence Justice Fortitude Temperance, by Josef Pieper (Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc., 1955). May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats atInternet Archive. Morals, Ethics.
  • The Freedom of Science, by Joseph Donat (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1913). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). According to Open Library, it has the following sections: The freedom of science and its philosophical basis; Freedom of research and faith; The liberal freedom of research; Freedom of teaching; Theology.
  • History of Medieval Philosophy, by Maurice De Wulf, 3rd edition, translated by P. Coffey, D.Ph. (London, New York, Bombay, and Calcutta: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1909). Available on Jacques Maritain Center.
  • A History of Western Philosophy, Volumes 1 and 2, by Ralph McInerny. (Copyright 1963 by the University of Notre Dame Press. All rights reserved.). Available at Jacques Maritain Center.
  • An Introduction to Christian Philosophy, by William G. Most. Available at EWTN Library. Copyright (c) 1994 William G. Most.
  • Introduction to philosophy, by Jacques Maritain. Available at Internet Archive
  • The Journey of the Mind into God (Or, The Vision of the Poverello in the Desert of Mt. Alverna), by St. Bonaventure. Latin-English parallel text available at Franciscan Archive; English text available at The Crossroads Initiative (English translation of the 1938 Quaracchi Edition), EWTN Library.
  • [Lectures on the Indians, and on the Law of War, of Franciscus de Victoria] Francisci De Victoria De Indis et De Ivre Belli Relectiones, by Francisco de Vitoria, edited by Ernest Nys (reprinted 1964), of the multi-volume series The Classics of International Law, edited by James Brown Scott. Based on notes of lectures delivered 1532. May be read online at Constitution Society and at the webpage of Professor Ken Pennington. [NB: This is one of the leading early texts of international law and human rights theory, and has led some jurists to declare that Vitoria was the true founder of international law. Vitoria was among the first representatives of Spanish Scholasticism, which used Christian Faith and Thomist analysis to analyze emerging problems and thus laid the bases for modern jurisprudence, economics, political theory, and philosophy.]
  • Leisure The Basis Of Culture, by Joseph Pieper (1952). Available in Daisy format at Internet Archive.
  • Moral Philosophy: Ethics, Deontology and Natural Law, by Joseph Rickaby, S.J. (London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1918). Available at the Jacques Maritain Center.
  • Of God and His Creatures: An Annotated Translation (With some Abridgement) of the Summa Contra Gentiles of Saint Tho[ma]s Aquinas, by Joseph Rickaby (London: Burns and Oates, 1905). Available on Jacques Maritain Center.
  • On God’s Existence, by St. Anselm (excerpts of his Proslogium); with How Someone Writing On Behalf Of The Fool Might Reply To All This, by Gaunilo, and Anselm’s Reply to Gaunilo. Available on this page of the Russian-language Medieval Philosophy Library.
  • The physical system of St. Thomas, by Cornoldi, Giovanni Maria, 1822-1892, Dering, Edward Heneage (London : Art and Book Co., 1893). Available at Internet Archive.
  • A Preface To Metaphysics, by Jacques Maritain (Sheed And Ward 1945). Available in multiple formats at Internet Archive (Book contributor: Osmania University)
  • Proslogium and Monologium by St. Anselm of Canterbury. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Proslogium, or Discourse on the Existence of God, by St. Anselm (c. 1078). Available on Medieval Sourcebook.
  • Providence, by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. Available at EWTN Library.
  • Reality: A Synthesis Of Thomistic Thought, by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. Available at EWTN Library .
  • Scholasticism, by Joseph Rickaby, SJ. Available at Internet Archive, 2nd copy, 3rd copy, 4th copy.
  • St. Thomas Aquinas and Medieval Philosophy, by D.J. Kennedy, O.P. (New York: The Encyclopedia Press, Inc., 1919). Available at the Jacques Maritain Center.
  • Summa Contra Gentiles, by Saint Thomas Aquinas, translated by the English Dominican Fathers (London: Burns Oates & Washbourne, [NB, The source information states: New York: Benzinger Brothers], 1924). With Imprimatur. Available online at Saint Wiki.
  • [Summation of Theology] Summa Theologica, by St. Thomas Aquinas, Literally translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province (Second and Revised Edition, 1920). With Imprimatur. May be read on New Advent, with active links to relevant Scriptural passages and Catholic Encyclopedia articles; and on Catholic Primer.
  • Thomism and Mathematical Physics, Dissertation by Bernard I. Mullahy (July 1946). Available on Internet Archive. (Creative Commons license: Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
  • The Trinity and God the Creator, Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. Dogma. May be read online on EWTN Library
  • The temporal mission of the Holy Ghost: or, Reason and revelation, by Cardinal Manning, Henry Edward, 1808-1892 (1865). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California).

PRAYERS and DEVOTIONS

  • The Christian Father; what he should be, and what he should do, together with a collection of prayers suitable to his condition, by Right Rev. W. Cramer, Bishop of Munster, translated by Rev. L.A. Lambert (New York: Benziger Brothers, 1883). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library. [NB, Both of the Internet Archive and Open Library entries mistakenly index the book as Lives of the popes in the early middle ages, by Horace Kinder Mann, Johannes Hollnsteiner, but the document links lead to The Christian Father. I’ll check it every now and then to see if the index is modified.]
  • The Devotions of St. Anselm of Canterbury. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Divine Office, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The divine office: considered from a devotional point of view, by Abbé Nicolas Bacuez, 1820-1892, ed. by Ethelred Luke Taunton), 1857-1907 (London : Burns and Oates ; New York : Catholic Publication Society, 1885?). With a foreword by Cardinal Manning. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Trinity College, University of Toronto).
  • Devotion to the Most Holy Sacrament, by Pagani, Giovanni Battista, 1806-1860 (London : Art and Book Co.,1892). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto).
  • [Explanation of the] Hail Mary, by St. Thomas Aquinas. Available on EWTN Library, as indexed on the St. Thomas Aquinas page of the Russian-language Medieval Philosophy Library.
  • Explanation of the Lord’s Prayer, by St. Thomas Aquinas. Available on EWTN Library, as indexed on the St. Thomas Aquinas page of the Russian-language Medieval Philosophy Library.
  • The externals of the Catholic church: her government, ceremonies, festivals, sacramentals, and devotions, by Rev. John Francis Sullivan (New York : P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1917). With Imprimatur. Liturgy, History, Ecclesiology, Spirituality. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • The externals of the Catholic church, her government, ceremonies, festivals, sacramentals, and devotions, 2d ed. rev. to conform to the new code of canon law, by Rev. John F. Sullivan (New York: P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1918). With Imprimatur. Liturgy, History, Ecclesiology, Spirituality. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Open Library.
  • General Catholic Devotions, Compiled by Rev. Bonaventure Hammer, O.F.M. (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1909). With Imprimatur. Available on Project Gutenberg.
  • Guide to a Catholic Church: for non-Catholic visitors; in which the meaning of various objects of devotion is simply explained, and a short exposition given of the main points of Catholic belief, with the prayers of the chief services in Latin and English, by Fox, W. L., O’Gorman, R. A (London : R. & T. Washbourne ; New York : Benziger Bros, 1904). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • The Holy Rosary, by St. Josemaria Escriva. May be read at or downloaded from Escrivaworks.org . (copyright Studium Foundation, rights reserved).
  • Prayer: The great means of obtaining Salvation and all the graces which we desire of God, by St Alphonsus de Liguori. Prayer, Spirituality. May be read online at Catholic Treasury.
  • The Raccolta or Collection of Indulgenced Prayers & Good Works, translated by Ambrose St John of the Oratory of St Philip Neri, Birmingham (London: Burns & Oates; New York, Chicago, Cincinnati Benziger Bros, 1910). With Imprimatur. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Via Crucis, or, The Holy Way of the Cross: containing a novena for the passion of Our Lord, a devout method for performing the stations of the cross, prayers at mass, &c.; with concise instructions on the scapular, and the novena of St. Francis Xaverius &c. &c. &c. compiled for the congregation of St. Patrick’s Church. (Quebec: Augustin Cote & Co., 1844) With episcopal approbation. Available at Internet Archive and Open Library.
  • The visible church, her government, ceremonies, sacramentals, festivals and devotions, a compendium of “The externals of the Catholic church”, 5th ed., rev., by John F. Sullivan ; with 120 illustrations from pen drawings by the author. (New York: P.J. Kenedy & Sons, 1922). Available at Open Library.
  • The Way of the Cross, by St. Josemaria Escriva. May be read at or downloaded from Escrivaworks.org. (copyright Studium Foundation, rights reserved)

REFERENCES

  • Baltimore Catechism, No. 1: A Catechism of Christian Doctrine Prepared and Enjoined by Order of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore Questions Numbered to Agree with “Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism” with Prayers and Hymns, No. 1 {For First Communion Classes}. With Imprimatur (1885). Available on Project Gutenberg and ManyBooks in multiple formats. [This version of the Baltimore Catechism is abridged for younger students, according to Wikipedia.] Dogma, Morals.
  • Baltimore Catechism, No. 2: A Catechism of Christian Doctrine Prepared and Enjoined by Order of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore, Questions Numbered to Agree with “Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism” with Prayers and Hymns, No. 2 {For Confirmation Classes}. With Imprimatur (1885). Available on Project Gutenberg and ManyBooks in multiple formats. [NB: This is the main version of the Baltimore Catechism, according to Wikipedia .] Dogma, Morals.
  • Baltimore Catechism, No. 3: A Catechism of Christian Doctrine Prepared and Enjoined by Order of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore (In Accordance with the New Canon Law), No. 3 (For Two Years’ Course for Post-Confirmation Classes), supplemented by Rev. Thomas L. Kinkead (New York, Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago, San Francisco: Benziger Brothers). With Imprimatur (1885). Available on Project Gutenberg and ManyBooks in multiple formats. [NB: This is the version of the Baltimore Catechism that is expanded for older students, according to Wikipedia]. Dogma, Morals.
  • Baltimore Catechism, Nos. 1 to 3 may be downloaded as a single file here on Catholic Primer (e-text copyright 2005 by Catholic Primer).
  • Baltimore Catechism, No. 4: An Explanation Of The Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine For The Use of Sunday-School Teachers and Advanced Classes, by Thomas L. Kinkead (1891). With Imprimatur (1891 and 1921). Available on Project Gutenberg and ManyBooks in multiple formats. May also be read on Catholic Information Network. Dogma, Morals.
  • Catechism: doctrinal, moral, historical, and liturgical: with answers to the objections drawn from the sciences against religion, by Patrick Power (Dublin: J. Duffy; London: Burns and Oates, 1905). With episcopal approbation. Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto)
  • Catechism of St. Pope Pius X (ca. 1880). May be downloaded here on Catholic Primer (e-text copyright 2005 by Catholic Primer) and read online on the Catholic Information Network (copyright 1996 by James Akin. All Rights Reserved.)
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church, following the 1997 editio typica. May be read on the Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church website, with desktop and mobile formats and search engine; the Knights of Columbus website, with search engine; website of the Holy See; and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website.
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church, Simplified. May be read on CatholiCity (1996-2011, the Mary Foundation).
  • Catechism of the Council of Trent, or the Catechism for Parish Priests. May be downloaded here on Catholic Primer (e-text copyright 2005 by Catholic Primer); and may be read at Catechetics Online.
  • The Catholic Encyclopedia, edited by Charles G. Herbermann, Ph.D., LL.D., Edward A. Pace, Ph.D., D.D., and Conde B Pallen, Ph.D., LL.D. (New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1917). With Imprimatur. May be read online at New Advent (copyright Kevin Knight 2009), with active links to other relevant articles and to relevant Bible passages; at Catholic Online; at Catholicity; at Wikisource; and  downloadable in 16 volumes at Christian Classics Ethereal Library (Content from New Advent, copyright 2003 by Kevin Knight, copyright Christian Classics Ethereal Library) [NB: Christian Classics Ethereal Library (CCEL) is a Calvinist website with mostly Protestant books and Protestant editions of Catholic authors like the Church Fathers. Catholics without sufficient doctrinal formation are cautioned against reading the other books available on the website.]
  • Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Copyright 2005, Libreria Editrice Vaticana). May be read in multiple languages on the website of the Holy See.
  • The Holy Bible. Comprising parallel texts in English (Challoner-Rheims), Greek and Latin (Vulgate), annotations, and links to relevant articles of the Catholic Encyclopedia. Also called the New Advent Bible. May be read online at New Advent (copyright 2009, Kevin Knight). [N.B., An absolutely wonderful spiritual and scholarly source.]
  • The Holy Bible, Translated from the Latin Vulgate, Diligently Compared with the Hebrew, Greek, and Other Editions in Divers Languages [comprising the Douay Old Testament (First Published by the English College at Douay, 1609) and Rheims New Testament (First Published by the English College at Rheims, A.D. 1582), as proofread by Bishop Richard Challoner (1749-1752)] (1899 edition). With ecclesiastical approval (1883). Available on Online Bible.
  • A manual of apologetics, by Franz Xavier Jos. Koch, translated by Anna Maud Buchanan, ed. Charles Paul Bruehl (New York, J. F. Wagner, 1915). With Imprimatur. Apologetics. Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: Google) and Open Library.
  • Manual of Christian Perfection, by P.J. Stockman, adapted from the celebrated Method of Spiritual Direction by the Rev. J.B. Scaramelli, S.J. With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive.
  • Sources of Catholic Dogma, translated from the Enchiridion symbolorum, definitionum et declarationum de rebus fidei et morum, first edited by Heinrich Joseph Dominicus Denzinger. Available on Catechetics Online and Catholic Fidelity. [N.B. According to Wikipedia, it incorporates documents to 1950 and uses old numbering only.] The Latin text is available on Bibliotheque Catholicque en ligne (Catholic Library Online).
  • [Summation of Theology] Summa Theologica, by St. Thomas Aquinas, Literally translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province (Second and Revised Edition, 1920). With Imprimatur. May be read on New Advent, with active links to relevant Scriptural passages and Catholic Encyclopedia articles; and on Catholic Primer.

REVELATION, THEOLOGY OF

  • Aeterni Patris, Encyclical, On the Restoration of Christian Philosophy, by Pope Leo XIII (promulgated on 4 August 1879). Available at EWTN Library.
  • On the Apostolical and Infallible Authority of the Pope: when Teaching the Faithful, and on his Relation to a General Council, Francis Xavier Weninger (New York : D.& J. Sadlier ; Cincinnati, OH : J.P. Walsh, 1868). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library. [N.B., It has no Imprimatur, but the author is stated to be a missionary of the Society of Jesus {when the members of that order were still reliably orthodox}, and the content appears to be a faithfully Catholic demonstration from faith, history and reason of papal infallibility.]
  • A Christian apology: Volume 2, God and Revelation, by Paul Schanz, translated by Michael F. Glancey and Victor J. Schobel (Ratisbon, Rome, New York, Cincinnati: Frederick Pustet & Co., 1891). Available in various formats at Internet Archive, with a second copy here.
  • Certain difficulties felt by Anglicans in Catholic teaching considered: in a letter addressed to the Rev. E.B. Pusey, on occasion of his Eirenicon of 1864; and in a letter addressed to the Duke of Norfolk, on occasion of Mr. Gladstone’s Expostulation of 1874, by John Henry Newman, 1801-1890 (London : Pickering, 1876). Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Book contributor: University of Toronto).
  • The chief points of difference between the Catholic and Protestant creeds, by F. Laun. (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1915). With Imprimatur. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Open Library.
  • Decrees and canons of the Vatican Council. Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies; Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California). [NB, The decree Dei Filius set out the dogma on the relation between reason and revelation]
  • Decree of Approval of some theses contained in the Doctrine of St. Thomas Aquinas and proposed to the Teachers of Philosophy, by the Sacred Congregation of Studies, translated from Latin by Hugh McDonald. Latin-English text available on this page of the home page of Hugh McDonald.
  • Doctrinal Commentary on the Concluding Formula of the Professio Fidei, by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. May be read online at EWTN Library, which states “This commentary was issued coincident with the promulgation of “Ad tuendam fidem” by Pope John Paul II, modifying the Oriental and Latin codes of canon law.”
  • An Essay in aid of a Grammar of Assent, by Blessed John Henry Newman. On  Dogmatic Theology, Faith. May be read online on Newman Reader (The National Institute for Newman Studies, 2007).
  • An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine, John Henry Newman. On Fundamental Theology, Revelation, Tradition, Ecclesiology. May be read online on Newman Reader. (electronic copyright, The National Institute for Newman Studies, 2007).
  • The Freedom of Science, by Joseph Donat (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1913). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). According to Open Library, it has the following sections: The freedom of science and its philosophical basis; Freedom of research and faith; The liberal freedom of research; Freedom of teaching; Theology.
  • Humani Generis: Encyclical Concerning some False Opinions Threatening to Undermine the Foundations of Catholic Doctrine, Pope Pius XII, August 12, 1950. May be read online at the Holy See.
  • Lamentabili Sane: Syllabus Condemning The Errors Of The Modernists, by the Holy Roman and Universal Inquisition, July 3, 1907. May be read online at EWTN Library. A list of errors held by Modernists.
  • Pascendi Dominici Gregis: Encyclical on the Doctrines of the Modernists, of Pope St. Pius X, September 8, 1907. May be read at the Holy See and Papal Encyclicals Online.
  • The Purpose of the Papacy, by Bishop John S. Vaughan (London: Sands & Co.; St. Louis, Mo., U.S.A.: B. Herder, 1910). Available at Project Gutenberg.
  • The Spirit of Catholicism, by Karl Adam. Dogma, Grace, Salvation, Church. Available at EWTN Library. [NB: This book is highly recommended by Dave Armstrong and Scott Hahn. Having read it repeatedly myself, I heartily agree with their approbation.]
  • The temporal mission of the Holy Ghost: or, Reason and revelation, by Cardinal Manning, Henry Edward, 1808-1892 (1865). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California).

SACRAMENTS AND LITURGY

  • The Spirit of Catholicism, by Karl Adam. Dogma, Grace, Salvation, Church. Available at EWTN Library. [NB: This book is highly recommended by Dave Armstrong and Scott Hahn. Having read it repeatedly myself, I heartily agree with their approbation.]
  • Christ our king: an explanation of the new feast from an historical and dogmatic standpoint (Toronto: The Catholic Truth Society of Canada). Liturgy. Available on Internet Archive.
  • Considerations on the Eucharist viewed as the generative dogma of Catholic piety, by Olympe Philippe Gerbet (London : C. Dolman, 1840). Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto).
  • Devotion to the Most Holy Sacrament, by Pagani, Giovanni Battista, 1806-1860 (London : Art and Book Co.,1892). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto).
  • The Divine Office, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The divine office: considered from a devotional point of view, by Abbé Nicolas Bacuez, 1820-1892, ed. by Ethelred Luke Taunton), 1857-1907 (London : Burns and Oates ; New York : Catholic Publication Society, 1885?). With a foreword by Cardinal Manning. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Trinity College, University of Toronto).
  • Dogmatic Theology VIII. The sacraments: a dogmatic treatise. Vol 1. The Sacraments in General, Baptism, Confirmation, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1917) With Imprimatur. Available on multiple formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Regis Library, University of Toronto).
  • Dogmatic Theology IX. The sacraments: a dogmatic treatise. Volume II, The Holy Eucharist, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1915) With Imprimatur. Available on multiple formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Dogmatic Theology X. The sacraments: a dogmatic treatise. Vol. III, Penance, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1915). With Imprimatur. Available on multiple formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: New York Public Library).
  • Dogmatic Theology XI. The sacraments: a dogmatic treatise, Vol. IV, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, Matrimony, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1915). With Imprimatur. Available on multiple formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: New York Public Library).
  • The eternal priesthood, by Henry Edward Manning, 1808-1892 (London: Burns and Oates; New York: Catholic Publication Society, 1844). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Cornell University Library).
  • Explanation of the Sacraments, by St. Thomas Aquinas. Available on EWTN Library, as as indexed on the St. Thomas Aquinas page of the Russian-language Medieval Philosophy Library.
  • The externals of the Catholic church: her government, ceremonies, festivals, sacramentals, and devotions, by Rev. John Francis Sullivan (New York : P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1917). With Imprimatur. Liturgy, History, Ecclesiology, Spirituality. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • The externals of the Catholic church, her government, ceremonies, festivals, sacramentals, and devotions, 2d ed. rev. to conform to the new code of canon law, by Rev. John F. Sullivan (New York: P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1918). With Imprimatur. Liturgy, History, Ecclesiology, Spirituality. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Open Library.
  • A History of the Mass and its Ceremonies in the Eastern and Western Church, by John O’Brien (New York: Benziger, c1879). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). History, Sacraments, Liturgy.
  • The Holy Eucharist, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Holy Mass, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • How Christ said the first mass, or, The Lord’s last supper. The rites and ceremonies, the ritual and liturgy, the forms of divine worship Christ observed, when He changed the passover into the mass, by James Luke Meagher (New York, Christian Press Association Pub. Co , 1908), Available at Internet Archive.
  • Instruction on Infant Baptism, by the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved by Pope Blessed John Paul II, October 20, 1980. May be read online at the EWTN Library and the Catholic Information Network.
  • The order and ceremonial of the most holy and adorable Sacrifice of the Mass: explained in a dialogue between a priest and a catechumen, by Frederick Oakeley (New York: Catholic Publication Societypref. 1859). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: University of California Libraries). History, Sacraments, Liturgy
  • Penance in the early church: with a short sketch of subsequent development, by Michael J. O’Donnell (Dublin: Gill, 1908). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • The real presence of the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Blessed Eucharist: proved from Scripture in eight lectures, by Nicholas Patrick Wiseman (New York : P. O’Shea, [1870?]). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Reasonableness of Catholic Ceremonies and Practices, by John J. Burke (New York: Benziger Brothers, 1909). With Imprimatur. Available on Project Gutenberg and in even more formats at Many Books.net.
  • Redemptionis Sacramentum, Instruction, On certain matters to be observed or to be avoided regarding the Most Holy Eucharist, by the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments (2004). Available at EWTN Library.
  • A reply to the Rev. Dr. Turton’s “Roman Catholic doctrine of the Eucharist considered,” Philalethes Cantabrigiensis, the British critic, and the Church of England quarterly review, by Nicholas Patrick Wiseman (London: C. Dolman, 1839). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California).
  • The Roman Missal adapted to the use of the laity from the Missale Romanum, as corrected under a decree of the Tridentine Council, issued by command of Pope St. Pius V., revised by subsequent popes, and reformed by authority of Pope Pius X. 21st ed., with appendices for English-speaking countries, the Roman, Benedictine, Servite, and Jesuit clergy, and a collection of prayers (Toronto [Ont.]: W.E. Blake, 1913). Available at Open Library.
  • The Sacraments explained according to the teaching and doctrine of the Catholic Church: with an introductory treatise on grace, by Arthur Devine (London: R. & T. Washbourn, 1918). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto)On Apologetics, Theology, Sacraments, Liturgy, Salvation, Grace, Soteriology, Spirituality.
  • The visible church, her government, ceremonies, sacramentals, festivals and devotions, a compendium of “The externals of the Catholic church”, 5th ed., rev., by John F. Sullivan ; with 120 illustrations from pen drawings by the author. (New York: P.J. Kenedy & Sons, 1922). Available at Open Library.

SACRAMENTALS, RELICS, AND OTHER CATHOLIC INCIDENTALS

  • Early steps in the fold: instructions for converts, and enquirers, by Francis M. De Zulueta. Available on Internet Archive
  • The externals of the Catholic church: her government, ceremonies, festivals, sacramentals, and devotions, by Rev. John Francis Sullivan (New York : P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1917). With Imprimatur. Liturgy, History, Ecclesiology, Spirituality. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • The externals of the Catholic church, her government, ceremonies, festivals, sacramentals, and devotions, 2d ed. rev. to conform to the new code of canon law, by Rev. John F. Sullivan (New York: P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1918). With Imprimatur. Liturgy, History, Ecclesiology, Spirituality. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Open Library.
  • Guide to a Catholic Church: for non-Catholic visitors; in which the meaning of various objects of devotion is simply explained, and a short exposition given of the main points of Catholic belief, with the prayers of the chief services in Latin and English, by Fox, W. L., O’Gorman, R. A (London : R. & T. Washbourne ; New York : Benziger Bros, 1904). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • The visible church, her government, ceremonies, sacramentals, festivals and devotions, a compendium of “The externals of the Catholic church”, 5th ed., rev., by John F. Sullivan ; with 120 illustrations from pen drawings by the author. (New York: P.J. Kenedy & Sons, 1922). Available at Open Library.
  • Reasonableness of Catholic Ceremonies and Practices, by John J. Burke (New York: Benziger Brothers, 1909). With Imprimatur. Available on Project Gutenberg and in even more formats at Many Books.net.

SAINTS, DOCTRINE OF

  • [Conferences on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit] Collationes de Septem Donis S. Sancti, by St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, Doctor of the Church. Available through Franciscan Archive (Index of St. Bonaventure’s works): 1st Conference on grace, 2nd Conference on fear of the Lord, 3rd Conference on piety, 4th Conference, on knowledge, 5th Conference on fortitude, 6th Conference on the fortitude of Mary, 7th Conference on counsel, 8th Conference on understanding, 9th Conference on wisdom.
  • Dogmatic Theology VI. Mariology; a dogmatic treatise on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: Herder, 1914). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: Boston Library Consortium Member Libraries, Book contributor: Wellesley College Library). 1919 edition with Imprimatur also available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto).
  • The Glories of Mary, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Mirror of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by St. Bonaventure. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The mother of Christ: or, The Blessed Virgin Mary in Catholic tradition, theology, and devotion, by Oliver Rodie Vassall-Phillips (London: Burns, Oates & Washbourne, 1922). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: Boston Library Consortium Member Libraries, Book contributor: Wellesley College Library).
  • On Holy Images (Followed by Three Sermons on the Assumption), by St. John of Damascus, c. 675-749. Available at Christian Classics Ethereal Library. [NB: Christian Classics Ethereal Library (CCEL) is a Calvinist website with mostly Protestant books and Protestant editions of Catholic authors like the Church Fathers. Catholics without sufficient doctrinal formation are cautioned against reading the other books available on the website.]
  • [Explanation of the] Hail Mary, by St. Thomas Aquinas. Available on EWTN Library, as indexed on the St. Thomas Aquinas page of the Russian-language Medieval Philosophy Library.
  • The Spirit of Catholicism, by Karl Adam. Dogma, Grace, Salvation, Church. Available at EWTN Library. [NB: This book is highly recommended by Dave Armstrong and Scott Hahn. Having read it repeatedly myself, I heartily agree with their approbation.]

SCIENCES

  • Attitude of Catholics towards Darwinism and evolution, Hermann Muckermann (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1922). With imprimatur. Available at This book has an Open Library and Internet Archive.
  • Birth control: a statement of Christian doctrine against the Neo-Malthusians, by Sutherland, Halliday (New York : P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1922). Available at Manybooks.net, Internet Archive and Open Library. Apologetics, Bioethics, Ethics, Morals.
  • Catechism: doctrinal, moral, historical, and liturgical: with answers to the objections drawn from the sciences against religion, by Patrick Power (Dublin: J. Duffy; London: Burns and Oates, 1905). With episcopal approbation. Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto)
  • The Catholic Church and Healing, by Dr. James J Walsh (1928). May be read online at Church in History, part 1, part 2, part 3 (link obtained through Wikipedia entry “James Joseph Walsh”). [N.B., I also recommend checking out the wonderful resources at Church in History, intended to refute historical misconceptions and myths.] Medicine, Science, History, Apologetics.
  • The Catholic Church and Science, by the Catholic Truth Society of Great Britain (London: Catholic Truth Society, 1908). History, Science. Available on Internet Archive. Science, History, Apologetics.
  • Catholic churchmen in science; sketches of the lives of Catholic ecclesiastics who were among the great founders in science, by Dr. James Joseph Walsh (Philadelphia: American Ecclesiastical Review, 1906). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: University of California Libraries). Science, History, Apologetics.
  • Catholic Churchmen in Science: Sketches of the Lives of Catholic Ecclesiastics who were among the Great Founders in Science, 2nd edition, by James J. Walsh, K.ST.G., M.D., PH.D., LITT.D. (Philadelphia: American Ecclesiastical Review, The Dolphin Press, 1906, 1910). Available on Project Gutenberg.
  • Christian anthropology, by John Thein, with an introduction by Prof. Chas. G. Herbermann, Ph.D. (New York, Cincinnati: Benziger Brothers, 1892). Available at Internet Archive. [N.B., No Imprimatur, but it is published by a reputable Catholic publisher, and the content appears to be Catholic.]
  • The church and science, by Sir Bertram Coghill Alan Windle (London: Catholic Truth Society, 1917). Apologetics, History, Science. Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: University of California Libraries).
  • The Freedom of Science, by Joseph Donat (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1913). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). According to Open Library, it has the following sections: The freedom of science and its philosophical basis; Freedom of research and faith; The liberal freedom of research; Freedom of teaching; Theology.
  • The humanizing of the brute; or, the essential difference between the human and animal soul proved from their specific activities, Hermann Muckermann (St. Louis: B. Herder, 1906). With imprimatur. Available at an Open Library and Internet Archive.
  • The popes and science; the history of the papal relations to science during the middle ages and down to our own time, by Dr. James Joseph Walsh (New York, Fordham University Press 1908). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Cornell University Library).
  • The Question of Miracles, by George Hayward Joyce (B. Herder; Manresa Press, 1914). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive.
  • Twelve Catholic men of science, Sir Bertram Coghill Alan Windle (London: Catholic Truth Society, 1912) Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: University of California Libraries).
  • Twelve lectures on the connexion between science and revealed religion: delivered in Rome, by Nicholas Patrick Cardinal Wiseman (Dublin: J. Duffy, 1866). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California)
  • The origins of contemporary psychology, by Cardinal Mercier. Translated by W. H. Mitchel. (New York: P. J. Kenedy, 1918). Available at Open Library and Internet Archive.
  • Science and Morals and Other Essays by Sir Bertram Coghill Alan Windle (London: Burns & Oates, Ltd., 1919). Available at Project Gutenberg. No Imprimatur, but published by a reputable Catholic publisher, and appears from a brief perusal of its contents to be consistent with the Faith.
  • Thomism and Mathematical Physics, Dissertation by Bernard I. Mullahy (July 1946). Available on Internet Archive. (Creative Commons license: Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)

SOCIETY AND SOCIAL TEACHING

  • Address of the Roman Catholics to their fellow citizens, of the City and State of New York (1840). Available at Internet Archive
  • Birth control: a statement of Christian doctrine against the Neo-Malthusians, by Sutherland, Halliday (New York : P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1922). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library.
  • Catholic loyalty, by James Gibbons (New York: Paulist Press, 1917). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: Internet Archive, Book contributor: University of Notre Dame Hesburgh Libraries)
  • Catholic Social Guild pamphlets, Second Series (Catholic Truth Society, 1914). Morals, Social Doctrine. Available on Internet Archive.
  • Christian Aspects of the Labour Question, by Abbot Snow (London: Catholic Truth Society). Available at Mundabor’s Blog and Lux Occulta (copyright status uncertain).
  • Christ our king: an explanation of the new feast from an historical and dogmatic standpoint (Toronto: The Catholic Truth Society of Canada). Liturgy. Available on Internet Archive.
  • The City of God, by Saint Augustine, translated by Marcus Dods. Available at Saint Wiki.
  • Europe and the Faith, by Hillaire Belloc (1920). Text available in multiple formats at Project Gutenberg. Audiobook also available at Internet Archive.
  • [Lectures on the Indians, and on the Law of War, of Franciscus de Victoria] Francisci De Victoria De Indis et De Ivre Belli Relectiones, by Francisco de Vitoria, edited by Ernest Nys (reprinted 1964), of the multi-volume series The Classics of International Law, edited by James Brown Scott. Based on notes of lectures delivered 1532. May be read online at Constitution Society and at the webpage of Professor Ken Pennington. [NB: This is one of the leading early texts of international law and human rights theory, and has led some jurists to declare that Vitoria was the true founder of international law. Vitoria was among the first representatives of Spanish Scholasticism, which used Christian Faith and Thomist analysis to analyze emerging problems and thus laid the bases for modern jurisprudence, economics, political theory, and philosophy.]
  • Leisure The Basis Of Culture, by Joseph Pieper (1952). Available in Daisy format at Internet Archive.
  • Monasticism and civilization, by John Bonaventure O’Connor (New York, P. J. Kenedy, 1921). With Nihil Obstat [from the ubiquitous Arthur Scanlan] and Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: Google, Book from the collections of: New York Public Library).
  • The Party System, by Hilaire Belloc, Cecil Chesterton (S. Swift, 1911). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: Google; Book from the collections of: University of Michigan).
  • The Temporal power of the vicar of Jesus Christ, by Henry Edward Manning, 1808-1892 (London : Burns and Oates, 1880). Available at Internet Archive.

SPIRITUALITY AND MYSTICISM

  • Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage, by St. John of Ruysbroeck, 1293-1381. With The Sparkling Stone and The Book of Supreme Truth. Available at Christian Classic Ethereal Library
  • All for Jesus or, The easy ways of divine love, 14th ed. by Frederick William Faber (London, Burns & Oates, New York: Benziger, 1866). Available at Open Library and Internet Archive. (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California)
  • Ascent of Mount Carmel, by St. John of the Cross, 1542-1591. Available on Christian Classic Etheral Library.
  • The Book of Supreme Truth, by Blessed John Ruysbroeck. Available at the Catholic Community Forum.
  • Christ is passing by, by St. Josemaria Escriva. May be read online at Josemaria Escriva (copyright Studium Foundation, rights reserved).
  • On Cleaving to God – De Adhaerendo Deo, by St. Albert the Great – Latin & English Edition. May be read at Saints’ Works and may be downloaded in PDF and RTF formats through the Saints’ Books index.
  • Concerning Virginity by St. Ambrose of Milan. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Devotions of St. Anselm of Canterbury. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Divine Office, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The divine office: considered from a devotional point of view, by Abbé Nicolas Bacuez, 1820-1892, ed. by Ethelred Luke Taunton), 1857-1907 (London : Burns and Oates ; New York : Catholic Publication Society, 1885?). With a foreword by Cardinal Manning. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Trinity College, University of Toronto).
  • The Holy Eucharist, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Holy Mass, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Letters, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Letters III, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Letters IV by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index, which provides the following excerpt:
  • Letters V by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Dialogue of the Seraphic Virgin St. Catherine of Siena, Dictated By Her, While In A State Of Ecstasy,  To Her Secretaries, And Completed In The Year Of Our Lord 1370, Together With An Account Of Her Death By An Eye-Witness, Translated From The Original Italian By Algar Thorold, A New And Abridged Edition. Contains A Treatise Of Divine Providence; A Treatise Of Discretion; A Treatise Of Prayer; A Treatise Of Obedience. May be read at Saints’ Works and may be downloaded in PDF and RTF formats through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Life of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, by St. Bonaventure. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Mind’s Road to God, by St. Bonaventure. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • On Loving God, by St. Bernard of Clairvaux. May in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Mind’s Road to God, by St. Bonaventure. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Mirror of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by St. Bonaventure. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Miscellany by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Passion and the Death of Jesus Christ by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Practice of the Presence of God, by Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection. Available in multiple formats at Project Gutenberg and Internet Archive,
  • Preparation for Death by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Prophecies and Revelations of St. Bridget of Sweden. May be read at Saints’ Works and may be downloaded in PDF and RTF formats through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Rule of St. Benedict – Latin and English Edition May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index.
  • The Seven Spiritual Weapons by St. Catherine of Bologna. May be downloaded in RTF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The sinners guide from vice to virtue; giving him instructions and directions how to become virtuous. 2d ed., carefully rev. and corr. Written originally in Spanish, by the Reverend Father Lewis of Granada (London: N. Gibson, 1760). Available at Open Library and Internet Internet Archive
  • The True Spouse of Jesus Christ by  St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Uniformity with God’s Will by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in RTF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Vocation to the Religious State, by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be read at Saints’ Works and may be downloaded in PDF and RTF formats through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Way, by St. Josemaria Escriva. Morals, Spirituality. May be read online on Josemaria Escriva (copyright Studium Foundation, rights reserved)
  • The Way of Salvation and Perfection by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • [Conferences on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit] Collationes de Septem Donis S. Sancti, by St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, Doctor of the Church. Available through Franciscan Archive (Index of St. Bonaventure’s works): 1st Conference on grace, 2nd Conference on fear of the Lord, 3rd Conference on piety, 4th Conference, on knowledge, 5th Conference on fortitude, 6th Conference on the fortitude of Mary, 7th Conference on counsel, 8th Conference on understanding, 9th Conference on wisdom.
  • Considerations and Devout Meditations for Every Day During the Holy Season of Lent, with Gospels for the Sundays, etc. [short title, Devout Meditations for Every Day During the Holy Season of Lent], by an anonymous member of the Society of Jesus. Dublin, London: James Duffy, 1866. May be downloaded in PDF format (digitized by Google) from the index at Saints’ Books, and may be read at Google Books.
  • Considerations on the Eucharist viewed as the generative dogma of Catholic piety Olympe Philippe Gerbet (London : C. Dolman, 1840). Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto).
  • Dark Night of the Soul, by St. John of the Cross, 1542-1591. Available on Christian Classic Ethereal Library.
  • Fire of Love, by Richard Rolle of Hampole, c. 1290-c. 1349. Available at Christian Classic Ethereal Library.
  • Heavenwards, by Mother Mary Loyola, edited by Father Thurston (New York: P. J. Kenedy, 1910). With Imprimatur. Spirituality, Prayer. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive. (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto).
  • The Incarnation, Birth, and Infancy of Jesus Christ, or, The Mysteries of the Faith, by Saint Alfonso Maria de’ Liguori [St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori], ed. Eugene Grimm (New York, Cincinnati, and Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1886). With Approbation from the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The Inner Way, by Johannes Tauler, O.P. Available at Catholic Primer. Mysticism, Spirituality, Prayer.
  • The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas a Kempis. Prayer, Spirituality. May be read online at Catholic Treasury and downloaded from Catholic Primer.
  • The Interior Castle, by St. Teresa of Avila, (1515- 1582). Prayer, Spirituality, Mysticism. Available on Catholic Treasury.
  • Introduction to the Devout Life, by Saint Francis de Sales. Available at Catholicity.
  • Lenten sermons, by Augustine Wirth, O.S.B. (Elizabeth, NJ, 1891). Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto)
  • A Manual of Ascetical Theology: or, The Supernatural Life of the Soul on Earth and in Heaven, by Arthur Devine (London; New York: R. & T. Washbourne, 1902). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Manual of Christian Perfection, by P.J. Stockman, adapted from the celebrated Method of Spiritual Direction by the Rev. J.B. Scaramelli, S.J. With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive.
  • A Manual of Mystical Theology, or, The Extraordinary Graces of the Supernatural Life Explained, by Arthur Devine (London: R. & T. Washbourne, 1903). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Manual of self-knowledge and Christian perfection, compiled from various sources by John Henry. (New York: Benziger, 1913). With Imprimatur. Available in various formats at Open Library and Internet Archive
  • Meditations for Lent from St. Thomas Aquinas, by Saint Aquinas Thomas, 1225?-1274, translated by Philip Hughes (London: Sheed & Ward, 1917). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • Meditations for the use of the secular clergy, by Pierre Chaignon, 1791-1883, translated by Bishop Louis De Goesbriand, 1816-1899 (New York, Cincinnati [etc.] Benziger brothers, 1907). Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto).
  • On Union with God, by Saint Magnus Albertus, 1193-1280, with notes by P. J Berthier, translated by a Benedictine of Princethorpe Priory (London: R. & T. Washbourne, 1911). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • Prayer: The great means of obtaining Salvation and all the graces which we desire of God, by St Alphonsus de Liguori. Prayer, Spirituality. May be read online at Catholic Treasury.
  • The Religious State: a Digest of the Doctrine of Suarez, Contained in his Treatise “De Statu Religionis”, by William Humphrey, 1839-1910; based on the work by Francisco Suarez, 1548-1617; (London : Burns and Oates, 1884). Volume I available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). Volume II available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). Volume III available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • The Shepherd of Hermas (c.100 AD). Translated by F. Crombie. From Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. 2. Edited by Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson, and A. Cleveland Coxe. (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1885.). Available at New Advent, with active links to relevant Scripture passages and Catholic Encyclopedia articles (Revised and edited for New Advent by Kevin Knight; copyright 2009 by Kevin Knight)
  • The Sparkling Stone, by Jan Van Ruusbroec. From the Amherst Manuscript. Available on Umilta. [Uses older English spelling.]
  • The Spirit of St. Ignatius, by Xavier de Franciosi (London: Burns and Oates, 1892). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Regis College Library, University of Toronto).
  • Spiritual Canticle of the Soul and the Bridegroom Christ, by St. John of the Cross, 1542-1591. Available on Christian Classic Ethereal Library.
  • Spiritual Pepper and Salt for Catholics and non-Catholics, by William Stang, 1854-1907 (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger brothers, 1902). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • The Three Ages of the Interior Life, by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. Prayer, Spirituality. May be read online on Christian Perfection, accessed through Catholic Treasury.
  • Vocations Explained: Matrimony, Virginity, the Religious State, and the Priesthood, by a Vincentian Father. (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benzinger Brothers, 1987) Published with the permission of the Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission. With Imprimatur. (N.B., The front page states that ‘”Vocations Explained” is a compendium of “Questions on Vocations,” a catechism approved by His Eminence Cardinal Gibbons; His Eminence Cardinal Satolli; by five Archbishops and twenty-two Bishops; also by numerous priests and religious Brothers and Sisters.’) May be read at Saints’ Works and may be downloaded in PDF and RTF formats through the Saints’ Books index,
  • The way of perfection, 2nd ed., translated from the autograph of Saint Teresa of Jesus by the Benedictines of Stanbrook including all the variants from the Escorial and Valladolid editions; revised with notes and an introduction by F. Benedict Zimmerman; with additional notes by the translator. (London: Baker, 1919). Available at Open Library with a 2nd copy here and a 3rd copy here.

THEOLOGY

  • Against Heresies [Or, Refutation and Overthrow of Knowledge falsely so-called ], by St. Irenaeus of Lyons (c.180 AD), trans. Alexander Roberts and William Rambaut; from Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. 1, eds. Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson, and A. Cleveland Coxe (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1885). Available on New Advent (rev. and ed. Kevin Knight), with active links to relevant Catholic Encyclopedia articles and Scripture passages; and on The Augustine Club. On Apologetics, Salvation, Heresy, Cosmology, Gnosticism, Divine Revelation, Bishops, Roman Primacy, Tradition, Sacraments, etc. [NB, A defense of Christianity against Gnosticism, which also shows that the early Church had a Catholic view of sacramental grace, the Roman primacy, the bishops as successors of the apostles, etc. Books I and II are somewhat difficult, so it may be better to start with Book III, which begins the summary of Christian teaching.]
  • Approaches to God, by Jacques Maritain. Available at Internet Archive
  • Art and Scholasticism, by Jacques Maritain, Translated by Joseph W. Evans. Available at Internet Archive. May be read online at Jacques Maritain Center. Art, Aesthetics, Philosophy, Theology.
  • Cabinet of Catholic Information: a collection of lectures and writings of eminent prelates and priests of the Catholic Church in America and Europe including Cardinal Gibbons, Cardinal Manning, Cardinal Ferrata, Archbishop Ryan [et al.] ; embellished with colored and half-tone engravings reproduced for this work from the paintings of the great masters of the world, edited by Charles Henry Bowden (Buffalo, N.Y: Duggan Pub. Co., 1904). Available at Internet Archive and Open Library. Includes a “Simple dictionary for Catholics” at the end.
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church, following the 1997 editio typica. May be read on the Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church website, with desktop and mobile formats and search engine; the Knights of Columbus website, with search engine; website of the Holy See; and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website.
  • A Christian apology: Volume 1, God and Nature, by Paul Schanz, translated by Michael F. Glancey and Victor J. Schobel (Ratisbon, Rome, New York, Cincinnati: Frederick Pustet & Co., 1891). Available in various formats at Open Library and Internet Archive.
  • A Christian apology: Volume 2, God and Revelation, by Paul Schanz, translated by Michael F. Glancey and Victor J. Schobel (Ratisbon, Rome, New York, Cincinnati: Frederick Pustet & Co., 1891). Available in various formats at Internet Archive, with a second copy here.
  • A Christian apology: Volume 3, The Church, by Paul Schanz, translated by Michael F. Glancey and Victor J. Schobel (Ratisbon, Rome, New York, Cincinnati: Frederick Pustet & Co., 1891). Available in various formats at Open Library and Internet Archive.
  • The Catholic Doctrine of Grace, by George Hayward Joyce (London : Burns Oates & Washbourne, 1920). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: University of Toronto, Book contributor: Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, University of Toronto)
  • The Catholic Encyclopedia, edited by Charles G. Herbermann, Ph.D., LL.D., Edward A. Pace, Ph.D., D.D., and Conde B Pallen, Ph.D., LL.D. (New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1917). With Imprimatur. May be read online at New Advent (copyright Kevin Knight 2009), with active links to other relevant articles and to relevant Bible passages; at Catholicity; at Wikisource; and at Christian Classics Ethereal LibraryNew Advent, copyright 2003 by Kevin Knight, copyright Christian Classics Ethereal Library), downloadable in 16 volumes. [NB: Christian Classics Ethereal Library (CCEL) is a Calvinist website with mostly Protestant books and Protestant editions of Catholic authors like the Church Fathers. Catholics without sufficient doctrinal formation are cautioned against reading the other books available on the website.]
  • Catholic Moral Teaching and its Antagonists Viewed in the Light of Principle and of Contemporaneous History, by Joseph Mausbach, translated from the 6th edition by Anna M. Buchanan (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1914). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • The chair of Peter or the Papacy: considered in its institution, development, and organization, and in the benefits which, for over eighteen centuries, it has conferred on mankind, by Murphy, John Nicholas (London : Burns & Oates, 1888). Available at Internet Archive.
  • The chief points of difference between the Catholic and Protestant creeds, by F. Laun. (New York: J. F. Wagner, 1915). With Imprimatur. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Open Library.
  • Christian Moral Principles, by Germain Grisez. On Moral Theology. Available on The Way of the Lord Jesus.
  • The Christ of Faith: The Christology of the Church, by Karl Adam (1957). Available in Daisy format at Internet Archive.
  • Christ, the One Master of All, Sermon by St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio. Translated from the Quaracchi Edition of the Opera Omnia S. Bonaventurae, Vol. V, 1891, pp. 567-574, with original notes. Latin-English text available at Franciscan Archive.
  • Christ the Savior: A Commentary on the Third Part of St. Thomas’ Theological Summa,May be read online on EWTN Library.
  • The City of God, by Saint Augustine, translated by Marcus Dods. Available at Saint Wiki.
  • Commentaries on the Four Books of Sentences of Master Peter Lombard (Commentaria in Quatuor Libros Sententiarum), by St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio. Available at Franciscan Archive (published as part of The Commentary Project).
  • 12. Commentary on the Psalms, by St. Thomas Aquinas, translated by Stephen Loughlin, Gregory Sadler, et al. Commentaries on Psalms 1-54 are indexed at the Aquinas Translation Project.
  • Commentary on The Sentences of Peter Lombard, by St. Thomas Aquinas. Excerpt (Latin-English parallel texts) available on this page of the home page of Hugh McDonald. Various translated excerpts are indexed on the Aquinas Translation Project.
  • Commonitory, For the Antiquity and Universality of the Catholic Faith Against the Profane Novelties of All Heresies, by St. Vincent of Lerins, died c. 450 AD. Available at New Advent.
  • Communion and Stewardship: Human Persons Created in the Image of God, by the International Theological Commission (2004). Available on the website of the Holy See and on Evangelical Catholic Apologetics.
  • [Conferences on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit] Collationes de Septem Donis S. Sancti, by St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, Doctor of the Church. Available through Franciscan Archive (Index of St. Bonaventure’s works): 1st Conference on grace, 2nd Conference on fear of the Lord, 3rd Conference on piety, 4th Conference, on knowledge, 5th Conference on fortitude, 6th Conference on the fortitude of Mary, 7th Conference on counsel, 8th Conference on understanding, 9th Conference on wisdom.
  • The creator and the creature, or, The wonders of divine love, by Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863 (New York: Wagner, 1923). Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: msn, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto)
  • Decree of Approval of some theses contained in the Doctrine of St. Thomas Aquinas and proposed to the Teachers of Philosophy, by the Sacred Congregation of Studies, translated from Latin by Hugh McDonald. Latin-English text available on this page of the home page of Hugh McDonald.
  • Decrees of the Ecumenical Councils, ed. Norman P. Tanner. Available, with summaries of each council, at Catholic Apologetics Information and Daily Catholic. [NB: Daily Catholic is a sedevacantist website, and its summary of the Second Vatican Council must disregarded insofar as it considers the Council invalid. Catholic Apologetics Information, while it contains much that is extremely valuable, has an extremely negative view of the Second Vatican Council, though it is not explicitly sedevacantist. Both must be corrected in light of Pope Benedict XVI’s hermeneutics of continuity.]
  • Doctrinal Commentary on the Concluding Formula of the Professio Fidei, by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. May be read online at EWTN Library, which states “This commentary was issued coincident with the promulgation of “Ad tuendam fidem” by Pope John Paul II, modifying the Oriental and Latin codes of canon law.”
  • Documents of the Council of Trent. Available at the Catholic Community Forum.
  • Dogmatic Theology I. God: His Knowability, Essence, and Attributes, a dogmatic treatise, prefaced by a brief general introduction to the study of dogmatic theology, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss. St. Louis: Herder. 1916. With Imprimatur. Available in multiple formats on Internet archive and Open LibraryOpen Library and Internet Archive, (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Robarts – University of Toronto) as of 12 February 2012
  • Dogmatic theology II. The Divine Trinity, a dogmatic treatise Pohle, Joseph, translated by Arthur Preuss. St. Louis: Herder, 1916. With Imprimatur. Available in multiple formats at Internet archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto) as of February 12, 2012. The 1912 edition is also available at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: Google, Book from the collections of: New York Public Library)
  • Dogmatic theology III. God: The Author of Nature and the Supernatural, a dogmatic treatise, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss. St. Louis : Herder, 1916. Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). The 1912 edition with Imprimatur is also available at Open Library and Internet archive(Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Robarts – University of Toronto)
  • Dogmatic theology IV. Christology: a dogmatic treatise on the Incarnation, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis: Herder, 1916). With Imprimatur. Available at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). The 1913 2nd edition with Imprimatur is also available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto)
  • Dogmatic Theology V. Soteriology: a dogmatic treatise on the redemption, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo. : Herder, c1913). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Dogmatic Theology VI. Mariology; a dogmatic treatise on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: Herder, 1914). With Imprimatur. Available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: Boston Library Consortium Member Libraries, Book contributor: Wellesley College Library). 1919 edition with Imprimatur also available on Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly – University of Toronto)
  • Dogmatic Theology VII. Grace, actual and habitual: a dogmatic treatise, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: Herder, 1919). With Imprimatur. Available in PDF, Full Text and DjVu at Internet Archive (Book contributor: University of Toronto). Another copy of the 1919 edition with Imprimatur is available in PDF, Full text, and EPUB formats at Internet Archive and Project Gutenberg (Book contributor: Project Gutenberg). [NB, These are the best PDF copies online]. Still another copy of the 1919 edition is available in mutiplie formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). The 1915 edition with Imprimatur is available in various formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: New York Public Library).
  • Dogmatic Theology VIII. The sacraments: a dogmatic treatise. Vol 1. The Sacraments in General, Baptism, Confirmation, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1917) With Imprimatur. Available on multiple formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Regis Library, University of Toronto).
  • Dogmatic Theology IX. The sacraments: a dogmatic treatise. Volume II, The Holy Eucharist, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1915) With Imprimatur. Available on multiple formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Dogmatic Theology X. The sacraments: a dogmatic treatise. Vol. III, Penance, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1915). With Imprimatur. Available on multiple formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: New York Public Library).
  • Dogmatic Theology XI. The sacraments: a dogmatic treatise, Vol. IV, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, Matrimony, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1915). With Imprimatur. Available on multiple formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: New York Public Library).
  • Dogmatic Theology XII. Eschatology: or, The Catholic doctrine of the last things: a dogmatic treatise, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1918, c1917) With Imprimatur. Available on multiple formats at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto)
  • Enchiridion on Faith, Hope and Love, by St Augustine, 354-430 AD, Father and Doctor of the Church. Available on Catholic Treasury.  May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine, John Henry Newman. May be read online on Newman Reader. (electronic copyright, The National Institute for Newman Studies, 2007). On Fundamental Theology, Revelation, Tradition, Ecclesiology.
  • An Essay in aid of a Grammar of Assent, by Blessed John Henry Newman. On  Dogmatic Theology, Faith. May be read online on Newman Reader (The National Institute for Newman Studies, 2007).
  • Explanation of the Sacraments, by St. Thomas Aquinas. Available on EWTN Library, as indexed on the St. Thomas Aquinas page of the Russian-language Medieval Philosophy Library.
  • Explanation of the Ten Commandments, by St. Thomas Aquinas. Available on EWTN Library, as indexed on the St. Thomas Aquinas page of the Russian-language Medieval Philosophy Library.
  • The Four Books of Sentences, by Master Peter Lombard, Archbishop of Paris, c.1100-c.1161 AD. Available at Franciscan Archive (index of Peter Lombard’s works): Latin-English texts of Book I, Book II (incomplete), and Book IV, Distinction 1 (incomplete).
  • The Four Cardinal Virtues, Prudence Justice Fortitude Temperance, by Josef Pieper (Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc., 1955). May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats atInternet Archive. Morals, Ethics.
  • The Future Life: According to the Authority of Divine Revelation, the Dictates of Sound Reason, the General Consent of Mankind, by Joseph Casimir Sasia, 1843-1928 (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger brothers, 1918). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • Grace: Commentary on the Summa Theologica of St. Thomas, Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. Dogmatic theology, Soteriology. May be read online on EWTN Library
  • Leisure The Basis Of Culture, by Joseph Pieper (1952). Available in Daisy format at Internet Archive.
  • Life Everlasting, by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. May be read online at Catholic Treasury.
  • A Manual of Ascetical Theology: or, The Supernatural Life of the Soul on Earth and in Heaven, by Arthur Devine (London; New York: R. & T. Washbourne, 1902). With Imprimatur. Available on Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN; Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).
  • The Method of Theology, by Eudoxe Irénée Edouard Mignot (1902). Available at Internet Archive.
  • The Mind’s Road to God, by St. Bonaventure. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Moral Philosophy: Ethics, Deontology and Natural Law, by Joseph Rickaby, S.J. (London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1918). Available at the Jacques Maritain Center.
  • The mother of Christ: or, The Blessed Virgin Mary in Catholic tradition, theology, and devotion, by Oliver Rodie Vassall-Phillips (London: Burns, Oates & Washbourne, 1922). With Imprimatur. Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: Boston Library Consortium Member Libraries, Book contributor: Wellesley College Library).
  • Of God and His Creatures: An Annotated Translation (With some Abridgement) of the Summa Contra Gentiles of Saint Tho[ma]s Aquinas, by Joseph Rickaby (London: Burns and Oates, 1905). Available on Jacques Maritain Center.
  • On God’s Existence, by St. Anselm (excerpts of his Proslogium); with How Someone Writing On Behalf Of The Fool Might Reply To All This, by Gaunilo, and Anselm’s Reply to Gaunilo. Available on this page of the Russian-language Medieval Philosophy Library.
  • On the Unity of the Church, by St. Cyprian of Carthage. Available at New Advent.
  • Patrology; the lives and works of the fathers of the church, by Otto Bardenhewer, Thomas Joseph Shahan (Freiburg im Breisgau, St. Louis, Mo., B. Herder1908). With Imprimatur and comments of approbation from various bishops. Available in multiple formats at Open Library and Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: University of California Libraries)
  • Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. A tract that summarizes the theology of the body with representative excerpts of the Pope’s lectures/addresses. Indexed on JP2Info.
  • Proslogium and Monologium by St. Anselm of Canterbury. May be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,
  • Proslogium, or Discourse on the Existence of God, by St. Anselm (c. 1078). Available on Medieval Sourcebook.
  • Providence, by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. Available at EWTN Library.
  • The Purpose of the Papacy, by Bishop John S. Vaughan (London: Sands & Co.; St. Louis, Mo., U.S.A.: B. Herder, 1910). Available at Project Gutenberg.
  • Reality: A Synthesis Of Thomistic Thought, by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. Available at EWTN Library .
  • Scholasticism, by Joseph Rickaby, SJ. Available at Internet Archive, 2nd copy, 3rd copy, 4th copy.
  • Sources of Catholic Dogma, translated from the Enchiridion symbolorum, definitionum et declarationum de rebus fidei et morum, first edited by Heinrich Joseph Dominicus Denzinger. Available on Catechetics Online and Catholic Fidelity. [N.B. According to Wikipedia, it incorporates documents to 1950 and uses old numbering only.] The Latin text is available on Bibliotheque Catholicque en ligne (Catholic Library Online)
  • The Spirit of Catholicism, by Karl Adam. Dogma, Grace, Salvation, Church. Available at EWTN Library. [NB: This book is highly recommended by Dave Armstrong and Scott Hahn. Having read it repeatedly myself, I heartily agree with their approbation.]
  • St. Thomas Aquinas and Medieval Philosophy, by D.J. Kennedy, O.P. (New York: The Encyclopedia Press, Inc., 1919). Available at the Jacques Maritain Center.
  • Summa Contra Gentiles, by Saint Thomas Aquinas, translated by the English Dominican Fathers (London: Burns Oates & Washbourne, [NB, The source information states: New York: Benzinger Brothers], 1924). With Imprimatur. Available online at Saint Wiki.
  • [Summation of Theology] Summa Theologica, by St. Thomas Aquinas, Literally translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province (Second and Revised Edition, 1920). With Imprimatur. May be read on New Advent, with active links to relevant Scriptural passages and Catholic Encyclopedia articles; and on Catholic Primer.
  • The temporal mission of the Holy Ghost: or, Reason and revelation, by Cardinal Manning, Henry Edward, 1808-1892 (1865). Available at Internet Archive (Digitizing sponsor: National Institute for Newman Studies, Book contributor: Saint Mary’s College of California).
  • The Trinity and God the Creator, Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. Dogma. May be read online on EWTN Library
  • Why God Became Man (Cur Deus Homo), by St. Anselm of Canterbury. Both the English and the Latin text may be downloaded in PDF format through the Saints’ Books index,

Last updated 1600 25 February 2012

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