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But perhaps you or someone you love has never read the original novella – a story that changed the English-speaking world’s understanding of what it means to celebrate Christmas. This new edition includes the illustrations from the original 1843 edition.

Looking for something new this Advent? This December, reach for a truly beautiful and unique Advent companion! In this book are twenty-five fresh images of the foundational truth of the Christ story. Portraits depicting how wild animals of North America ingeniously … Continue reading →

Just days after turning fifty, Martha Maddux is told she has Alzheimer’s disease. As Martha and Carlen navigate this new alien world, their faith is challenged and they experience spiritual transformation – the “journey from a conventional faith to a stunningly … Continue reading →

Greetings from Paraclete Recordings! UPCOMING EVENTS: Gloriæ Dei Cantores presents one of the world’s classical masterpieces, Mozart’s Requiem, as well as a hidden gem, Britten’s The Company of Heaven, in celebration of the Feast of All Saints. Led by Artistic … Continue reading →

Today is the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi! To celebrate, we’re offering 30% off all books about the world’s most popular saint. We know of the great love Francis had for all of God’s creatures, so we are extending the offer to … Continue reading →

Thank you for your patience with our recent software upgrades! We’ve been experiencing some growing pains recently and it became clear that we needed new software and a new website. Our new site is now live and you can use this … Continue reading →

Here’s a review from for newest book from Scott Cairns, courtesy of the Midwest Book Review. Short Trip to the Edge: A Pilgrimage to Prayer Scott Cairns Synopsis: Poet and literature professor Scott Cairns ran headlong into his midlife crisis (a … Continue reading →

by Susan Miller Look for her upcoming book Communion of Saints from Paraclete Press I never set out to write a book about the saints. I was a Catholic convert at 37, after a long struggle with discernment which began … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis We begin and end the office standing. Standing is a sign of reverence to God. As shown in paintings on the walls of the catacombs in Rome, the early Christians used to pray standing, with their arms … Continue reading →