--- Books: History

The Eastern Catholic Churches – A Short Introduction
Many Christians throughout Eastern Europe and the Middle East – including in Ukraine – are members of Eastern Catholic Churches. For more than a century, popes have stressed the need for Roman Catholics to learn more about the Eastern Catholic Churches – a call that has been often repeated following Vatican II. This concise and readable book, by ACN's Dr John Newton, provides Roman Catholics with a much-needed introduction to their eastern brothers and sisters who are one with us in Faith. Read More
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THE CHURCH AND WORLD WAR I
What role did the Church play during the First World War and what effect did the Great War have on the Church? Read More
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Our Lady & the New Evangelisation
The timeless role of Mary, Mother of God, in this great work of evangelisation is uncovered here. Read More
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Strangers and Nomads – Catholic Martyrs of England and Wales
The lives of forty-three Catholic martyrs are profiled against the background of the Reformation in England and Wales. Read More
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Companion to the Angels
Who or what are angels, and what are we supposed to believe about them? Are they of relevance today? This little booklet explains the Church’s teaching and belief about angels, untangling many common misunderstandings. The angels of the Scriptures and of early Church writings, the hierarchy of angels, the place of Lucifer, and the feasts dedicated to angels are all set out here in the wider context of a pilgrim faith. Read More
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Walsingham – Pilgrims and Pilgrimage
A new edition of Fr Michael Rear’s definitive book, originally published to celebrate the 950th anniversary of the foundation of the Shrine of Our Lady in Walsingham. Read More
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With Christ in His Passion – Elizabeth Prout
Born into a working class family in Shrewsbury in 1820, she dedicated her life to the service of the poor, working in the slums of Manchester. She set up schools for children and homes for destitute mothers and helped refugees from the Irish potato famine. On 21 January 2021, Pope Francis declared Elizabeth Prout to be Venerable. Read More
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Doves In Crimson Fields
Christianity has been firmly established in Iraq for nearly two thousand years. But from the fourth century to the present day Christians in Iraq have faced periods of terrible persecution. Read More
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Christians in Danger Twenty Reasons for Hope
After a bloody 20th century for Christians, the 21st remains onerous for those who face minority status in many places. Read More
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The Cross: Meditations and Images
Serena Fass Foreword by HRH The Prince Of Wales From the earliest Christians to present-day believers, the cross of Our Lord Jesus has inspired the faithful to produce incredible art – in stone, paint, textiles, metal, and precious stones – and reflect on its power in their lives. Read More
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