Liturgical Prayer: Its History & Spirit, by the Right Reverend Fernand Cabrol, O.S.B. [1855-1937], translated by a Benedictine of Stanbrook (New York: P. J. Kenedy & Sons, 1922). With Imprimatur. May be read online, and available in pdf, mobi, epub, and other formats, at Internet Archive, with a 2nd copy at Internet Archive.
Jesus in the Sacrament: A Little Manual for Benediction and Exposition, the “Quarant’ Ore,” &c. [With the text of the Office of Benediction] (London: Burns & Lambert, 1859). May be read online, and available in pdf, mobi, epub, and other formats, at Internet Archive.
The Catechism of Perseverance; or, an Historical, Dogmatical, Moral, Liturgical, Apologetical, Philosophical, and Social Exposition of Religion, from the Beginning of the World Down to Our Days, by Monsignor Gaume [1802-1879], translated from the 10th French edition (Dublin: M.H. Gill & Son, 1884). With Imprimatur. May be read online, and available in pdf, mobi, epub and other formats, at Internet Archive: Volume 1; Volume 2; Volume 3; and Volume 4.
“In those days, men will give you up to persecution, and will put you to death; all the world will be hating you because you bear my name; whereupon many will lose heart, will betray and hate one another. Many false prophets will arise, and many will be deceived by them; and the charity of most men will grow cold, as they see wickedness abound everywhere; but that man will be saved who endures to the last.” (St. Matthew xxiv, 9-13)
Reclaiming Our Roman Catholic Birthright: The Genius and Timeliness of the Traditional Latin Mass, Kindle Edition, by Peter Kwasniewski (Brooklyn, NY: Angelico Press, 2020). The print book and the ebook are available for purchase, and the ebook may be read for free by Amazon Kindle subscribers, through Amazon.com and Amazon UK. (N.B., This book is recommended by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, on this post of Fr. Z’s Blog; and by Fr. William Slattery through his brief review at Rorate Caeli.)
See also this related worth-it book & ebook:
Nothing Superfluous: An Explanation of the Symbolism of the Rite of St. Gregory the Great, by the Rev. James W. Jackson, FSSP (Lincoln, NE: Redbrush, 2016). With Imprimatur. The printed book (softcover/paperback) may be purchased on this page of Fraternity Publications. The paperback and the ebook (which may be read for free by Amazon Kindle subscribers) may be available at Amazon. [See also this review by Peter Kwasniewski “Nothing Superfluous — A Masterful Spiritual Guide to the Traditional Mass” (September 12, 2016) at the New Liturgical Movement.]
See also these related free ebooks on the ancient Roman Rite: Continue reading →
He is Calling Me: Helps in Visiting the Blessed Sacrament, by Matthew Russell, S.J. [1834-1912] (London: Burns & Oates, 1912). With Imprimatur. May be read online, and available in pdf, epub, mobi, and other formats, at Internet Archive.
Catholic Belief; or, A Short and Simple Exposition of Catholic Doctrine, by the Very Rev. Joseph Faà di Bruno.
The 5th edition (London, Burns and Oates; New York: Catholic Publication Society, 1884), with a letter from the Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Manning, may be read online, and available in pdf, mobi, and epub formats, at Internet Archive.
The 2nd edition (London, Burns and Oates; New York: Catholic Publication Society, 1878), with Imprimatur, is available at Internet Archive.
The author’s American edition, edited by Rev. Louis A. Lambert (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1884), with Imprimatur, is available at HathiTrust Digital Library.
The Veiled Majesty: or, Jesus in the Eucharist, by Very Rev. W. J. Kelly (London : R.&T. Washbourne; New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger, 1903). With Imprimatur. May be read online, and available in pdf, mobi, and other formats, at Internet Archive.
“For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus, the night in which he was betrayed, took bread, And giving thanks, broke, and said: Take ye, and eat: this is my body, which shall be delivered for you: do this for the commemoration of me. In like manner also the chalice, after he had supped, saying: This chalice is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as often as you shall drink it for the commemoration of me.
“For as often as you shall eat this bread, and drink the chalice, you shall shew the death of the Lord until he come. Wherefore, whosoever shall eat this bread, or drink the chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and of the blood of the Lord. But let a man prove himself: and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of the chalice. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh judgment to himself, not discerning the body of the Lord.” (I Corinthians xi, 23-29)
The Roman Missal, Translated into the English Language for the Use of the Laity, first revised edition (Philadelphia: Eugene Cummiskey, 1865). With the approbation of the Bishop of Philadelphia. May be read online, and available in pdf, mobi, epub, and other formats, at Internet Archive.
“Today bring to Me the souls of heretics and schismatics and immerse them in the sea of My mercy; in My bitter Passion they were tearing apart My Body and Heart, that is My Church. When they return to union with the Church, My wounds heal, and thereby they ease My suffering.” (Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska, 1218)
See these legally free ebooks:
The Faith of Catholics: On Certain Points of Controversy, Confirmed by Scripture, and Attested by the Fathers of the Five First Centuries of the Church, compiled by Revs. Joseph Berington and John Kirk, revised and recast by the Rev. James Waterworth, with Preface, corrections, and additions by the Right Rev. Monsignor Thomas John Capel (Ratisbon, Rome, New York, Cincinnati: Frederick Pustet & Co., 1909-1910). In 3 volumes:
The 3rd enlarged edition of Volume I [on salvation and the rule of faith] is available in pdf, mobi, epub, and other formats at Internet Archive and Open Library, with a second copy at Internet Archive, and its 2nd edition (1885) is available at Internet Archive.
The 5th revised and enlarged edition of Volume II [on the papacy, baptism and the Eucharist] is available at Internet Archive, and its 2nd edition (1884) is available at Internet Archive.
“Most Merciful Jesus… admit the souls of heretics and schismatics into the mansion of Your most merciful Heart, by Your light bring them to unite with the Church… Eternal Father, look with merciful eyes upon the souls of heretics and schismatics, who have squandered your gifts and abused Your graces, persisting obstinately in their errors.” (Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska, 1218)
