New LITURGICAL YEAR
The CTS Calendar 2026
Catholic Truth Society
£7.99 M64 | Calendar | 297x210 14pp
ISBN: 5060139001007
The CTS New Sunday Missal 2026
Catholic Truth Society
£9.95 RM49 | 120 x 165 mm Paperback | TBCpp
ISBN: 9781784698430
Helpfully presented in calendar order from the First Sunday of Advent 2025 to Christ the King 2026, this lightweight, paperback Sunday Missal contains everything you need for Sunday Mass and Solemnities all year.
The CTS calendar captures the beauty and seasonality of the liturgical year. A sacred art image for each month gives a focus to everyday prayer and meditation. With clearly marked feasts, short reflections and monthly prayer intentions from the Pope, alongside references to the Psalter Week and the Sunday Gospel, this Calendar is the perfect guide to pray with the Church through every season of the year.
New CTS MISSALS New CTS MISSALS
Daily Missal
Catholic Truth Society
£69.99 RM47 | 125 × 170 mm
Hardback | 3272pp
ISBN: 9781784697983
This is the only UK missal to contain the complete Sunday, daily and sanctoral cycles in a single volume. Hardback with six ribbons and colour sacred art images, it is the only missal you will ever need. Updated with the new translation of the Lectionary.
Weekday Missal
Catholic Truth Society
£55.00 RM48 | 125 × 170 mm
Hardback | 2446pp
ISBN: 9781784698393
A beautiful hardback People’s Missal that contains all the prayers and readings for all weekday Masses from Monday to Saturday, as well as the sanctoral cycle, and comes with 4 ribbon markers. Updated with the new translation of the Lectionary.
St Carlo Acutis
Saint of the Young
Mgr Anthony Figueiredo
£7.95 B776 | 127 × 178 mm
Paperback | 104pp
ISBN: 9781784696528
“Jesus is our hope… Let us remain united to him, let us remain in his friendship, always, cultivating it through adoration, Eucharistic Communion, frequent Confession, and generous charity, as Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis taught us. Aspire to great things, to holiness, wherever you are. Do not settle for less.”
Pope Leo XIV
New SAINTS
One day, Brother Masseo, one of the earliest followers of St Francis, asked why everyone wanted to follow him: “Say, why is it that all the world seems to be running after you, and everyone seems to want to see you, and hear you, and obey you?” 800 years later, the phenomenon of St Carlo Acutis raises the same question. The simple answer is that Carlo, like Francis, does not point to himself, but to God. “Not I, but God,” as he repeated. The secret to the holiness of the saints is “losing themselves” to become one with God through Jesus, especially in the Eucharist and charity, allowing His smile to shine on their face, making it glow and attract with the “Smile of Heaven.” This “smile” illumines the life, miracles and graces, and the call to be a saint in the “five steps” of Carlo Acutis. I invite you to read this truly beautiful, agile, and inspiring book with the desire to be a saint. It is historically well documented. Theologically profound. Offering everyone, at whatever stage in their journey, a roadmap to Heaven in the footsteps of Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint.
Robert Cardinal Sarah Prefect Emeritus, Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
St Pier Giorgio Frassati
Glynn MacNiven-Johnston
£3.95 B749 | A6 Paperback | 48pp
ISBN: 9781860828089
Meet Pier Giorgio Frassati, a young man who spent his short life caring for the sick and infirm, canonised by Pope Leo XIV on 7th September 2025. A handsome and active young man from an influential family in Turin who dedicated his short life to the care of the poor and the sick and working for social and political reforms. Pier Giorgio Frassati’s generosity was legendary. He often gave the clothes he was wearing to poor people he met who were in need. An open anti-fascist, a keen sportsman and mountaineer, an enthusiast of the theatre and literature, and a young man with a great devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, he stands as a great example of Christianity in action. His life was cut short by polio at the age of 24 and thousands of the Italian industrial city’s poor lined the streets at his funeral.
“Nothing is more beautiful than love. Indeed, faith and hope will end when we die, whereas love, that is, charity, will last for eternity...”
St Pier Georgio Frassati
POPE LEO XIV
Pope Leo XIV
Catholic Truth Society
£11.95 PC111-P A3 Poster
EAN: 5060139000949
£8.95 PC112-P A4 Poster
EAN: 5060139000956
Commemorate a historic moment in the life of the Catholic Church with this photographic A3 poster of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome. This high-quality poster features the Holy Father’s coat of arms, underneath a Vatican image of the Holy Father. Perfect for sacristies, church halls, classrooms, homes, parish offices, and prayer spaces, offering both inspiration and a visible reminder to pray for our Holy Father.
Pope Leo XIV (Pack of 25 Prayer Cards)
Catholic Truth Society
£3.95 PC110-P | 105 x 74 mm
EAN:5060139000932
Commemorate the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Bishop of Rome with this inspiring prayer card. One side features a photograph of Pope Leo XIV taken on the loggia on the day of his election, while the reverse presents a traditional prayer for the Pope, mentioning Pope Leo XIV by name. A simple yet powerful reminder to pray for the successor of St Peter.
Rerum Novarum
On Capital and Labour
Pope Leo XIII
£4.95 DO680 | A5 Paperback | 48pp
ISBN: 9781860821530
First published in 1891, Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum was the Church’s bold response to the upheaval caused by the Industrial Revolution. Since being elected Pope in May 2025, Pope Leo XIV has spoken movingly about how this document shaped his understanding of the Church’s mission in the world, especially in light of today’s rapid technological and economic changes.
New BOOKS
After Secularisation
The Present & Future of British Catholicism
Stephen Bullivant, Hannah Vaughan-Spruce, Bernadette Durcan
£19.95 CP01 | 127x203 | Paperback | 184pp
ISBN: 9781784698539
The Catholic Church is not dying out - far from it. Many will argue that this claim directly contradicts the numbers. The data shows that Mass attendance has fallen steeply over the past decades; fewer people are receiving all the sacraments; fewer people believe. Nonetheless, After Secularisation: The Present and Future of British Catholicism gives both principled and statistical reasons for hope and good cheer regarding the future of the Church in Britain.
Building on prior work, Stephen Bullivant (Mass Exodus: Catholic Disaffiliation in Britain and America
Holy Scientists
Fr Douglas McGonagle
Since Vatican II; Vatican II: A Very Short Introduction), Hannah Vaughan-Spruce (Why Catholics Leave, What They Miss, and How They Might Return; Handbook for Catechists) and Bernadette Durcan (Why Catholics Leave, What They Miss, and How They Might Return), examine where “creative minorities” (cf. Ratzinger) can currently be found within the life of the Catholic Church in England, Wales, and Scotland, specifically in groupings (parishes or otherwise, lay or clergy) that contain committed, Mass-going young adults. The strong attachment to and observance of the Catholic faith displayed by young adults in certain distinct settings seem to offer signs of hope and renewal against an otherwise worrying backdrop of declining congregations, closing parishes, and cradle Catholics abandoning their religion in large numbers.
The fervour that Bullivant et al. uncover is starting to seep into the statistics. These numbers might not predict a wholesale revival of Christian society, but the future of the Church in Britain looks devoted, faithful, passionate, and very real.
Dare to Hope
Fr James McTavish, FMVD
£4.50 D855 | A6 Booklet | 128 pp
ISBN: 9781784698508
Often mistaken for mere optimism, Christian hope is far deeper. Inspired by the Jubilee Year 2025 – and the invitation of the late Holy Father Pope Francis to become ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ – Fr James McTavish, FMVD, guides us as we take the first steps on this journey.
Daily meditations over four weeks follow weekly themes:
• ‘What is Hope?’
• ‘Reasons to Hope’
• ‘Hope Amidst Struggles’
• ‘Sowers of Hope’
By the end of this self-guided retreat, we can become hopeful people prepared to announce the Good News to a world where many despair. This book is ideal for private devotion, as well as for online communities and weekly parish groups.
“A first essential setting for learning hope is prayer. When no one listens to me anymore, God still listens to me. When I can no longer talk to anyone or call upon anyone, I can always talk to God. When there is no longer anyone to help me deal with a need or expectation that goes beyond the human capacity for hope, He can help me.”
Pope Benedict XVI
The Dignity of Women in the Modern World
Sr Carino Hodder, O.P.
£9.95 PA70 | 178 x 127 mm | Paperback | 144pp
ISBN: 9781784698454
The nature, mission, and identity of woman has been obscured over the years, even within the Church. Using the metaphor of the restoration of the Sistine Chapel, Sr Carino Hodder, O.P., invites us to look directly at woman in the light of God and find her true meaning.
Taking her inspiration from the apostolic letter of Pope Saint John Paul II, Mulieres Dignitatum (On the Dignity of Women), Sr Carino offers an inspired and inspiring understanding of woman’s nature and mission as virgin, bride, and mother, shaped by the nature and mission of the Church herself, the Bride of Christ.
With faithfulness, candour, wit, and joy, this book faces down both modern attacks on the dignity of women and misconceptions of the Church’s teaching to reveal the beauty of woman in her very nature and her crucial vocation in the world today.
Finding God in Anxiety and Depression
Fr Antonio Ritaccio
£9.95 PA71 | 178 x 127 mm Paperback | 152 pp
ISBN: 9781784698461
Anxiety and depression are among the two most common mental health conditions today. Social stigma is still attached to mental health, and sufferers can be under pressure to hide their condition. While good medical treatment and care are often necessary, what place does faith have in aiding recovery?
Drawing on Jesus’s own suffering on the cross, Fr Antonio Ritaccio shows how hope, prayer, forgiveness, closeness to God and an understanding of his plan for our lives can act as powerful lifelines. A rich selection of considered, practical tips will aid readers, while a resource section provides helpful contacts and recommendations on further reading.
Entering Heaven on Earth
Lawrence Lew OP
£20.95 EX70 | 210 x 238mm Paperback | 272pp
ISBN: 9781784698348
In Entering Heaven on Earth, Fr Lawrence Lew OP guides you through the rich tapestry of signs and symbols within our churches, helping you to recognise the saints depicted in them. This beautifully illustrated book, featuring the author’s own photographs of churches from around the world, invites you to see the churches you worship in or visit with fresh eyes, rediscovering their true purpose and meaning.
St Nicholas Owen Layman, martyr and builder of priest holes
Fr Gerard Skinner
£7.95 B782 | 178 x 127mm | Paperback | 88pp
ISBN: 9781784697747
A lesser-known Reformation martyr, this courageous layman used his carpentry and masonry skills to create secret hiding places for priests, thus ensuring the preservation of the Catholic Faith in England.
Way of Life for Young Catholics
Fr Stephen Wang
£3.95 DO774 | A6 Paperback | 120pp
ISBN: 9781860824876
If navigating faith as a young adult feels challenging, Way of Life for Young Catholics offers the practical advice you need - whether you’re new to faith, returning, or seeking to deepen your understanding. New edition updated in 2025.
Gift BOOKS
These gift editions of classic CTS prayer books are elegantly presented in imitation leather with gold-embossed lettering and illustration, and complete with a ribbon marker.
Eucharistic Adoration (Gift Edition)
Catholic Truth Society
£9.95 D757 | A6 Leatherette | 96pp
ISBN: 9781860828256
Marian Prayer Book (Gift Edition)
Catholic Truth Society
£9.95 D854 | A6 Leatherette | 112pp
ISBN: 9781784698409
A beautifully bound treasury of traditional prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This collection brings together the most beloved and familiar Marian prayers, alongside those drawn from approved apparitions, the rich tradition of the Eastern Church, and well-known Marian hymns.
The perfect companion for Eucharist Adoration, featuring the rite of Exposition and Benediction, as well as scripture readings, prayers, litanies, hymns, and devotional images.
A Simple Prayer Book (Gift Edition)
Catholic Truth Society
£9.99 D711 | A6 Leatherette | 128pp
ISBN: 9781860825989
This illustrated gift edition of CTS’s bestselling Catholic prayer book contains all the essentials for a life of prayer, including a vast assortment of prayers and devotions, the Order of Mass, and explanations on Catholic teaching.
New FOR CHILDREN
I Believe, We Believe
An Illustrated Journey Through the Apostles’ Creed
Caroline Farey, STL, PhD,
Illustrated by Roseanne Sharpe
£25.00 7928 | 215 x 279 mm | Paperback | 48pp
ISBN: 9781883937928
For centuries, the Apostles’ Creed has guided Christians in faith. I Believe, We Believe invites children to join a young, newly baptised Christian in exploring the mystery of God’s love and faithfulness, with full-colour illustrations and thoughtfully crafted explanations.
“As a catechist, this book is a beacon of light for me... The simple but in-depth teachings and the engaging images communicate so much, not only to students, but to parents as well.... The first time I read this book with my children, their eyes lit up as they entered into the beautiful images. Their gasps of, ‘I never knew that!’ made handing on the faith such a joy.”
Kristie Unterseher, Director of Religious Education, catechist, mother of 6
Introducing THE BAPTISM BOX
The Baptism Box
£25.99 BB1 | 20 x 220 x 55 mm | Gift Box
EAN: 5060139000994
The Baptism of a child is the start of an awesome, but joyful, task for his or her parents and godparents: to bring that child up in the Catholic Faith. The Baptism Box is designed as a gift to parents from the parish, and contains resources to help the whole family to cherish the child’s baptism, form habits of prayer and Catholic practice as a family, and to always remember that every baptised person is a beloved child of God.
With space to write down the important details of your child’s baptism on the outside of the box, it also serves as a safe place to keep your child’s baptism certificate.
The Baptism Box includes:
• A Baptism Candle
• A Holy Water Bottle - to be filled with water from the font at the time of your child’s baptism, and a sticker to decorate the bottle with
• My Baptism Book - a children’s book
• Three Family Prayer Cards featuring six different prayers with captivating illustrations
• Taking Children to Mass - a leaflet every parent needs for the daunting task of bringing children to Mass
• Being a Godparent - a leaflet offering helpful guidance to every godparent
The Baptism Box
Prayers for When I’m Happy or Worried Prayer Card
Thérèse Withers and Catholic Truth Society
Pack of 10: £TBC PC114-P | A5 Prayer Card
EAN: 5060139001021
Whether our hearts are full of joy, or weighed down with worry or fear, it is always the perfect moment. Keep this prayer card somewhere handy so the whole family can easily turn to God in both in their highest and lowest moments.
Grace Before and After Meals Prayer Card
Thérèse Withers and Catholic Truth Society
Pack of 10: £TBC PC113-P | A5 Prayer Card
EAN: 5060139001014
This double-sided prayer card is perfect to keep in the kitchen, at the dining table, or wherever your family eats, as a reminder to thank God for all his blessings.
Morning Offering and Bedtime
Prayer Card
Thérèse Withers and Catholic Truth Society
Pack of 10: £TBC PC113-P | A5 Prayer Card
EAN: 5060139001038
This double-sided prayer card is perfect to keep at your child’s bed side so he or she can begin to form the habit of greeting God first thing each morning and finishing each day with a prayer.
Also Available: Mixed Pack of 3 Double-Sided Prayer Cards
£TBC PC116-P | EAN: 5060139001045
Find these items in the The Baptism Box or buy them separately
Bringing Children to Mass - Pack of 25
Victoria Seed
£9.95 LF82 | 210 x 99 mm | 8pp
ISBN: 9781784698492
Encouragement and charitable, practical advice for parents navigating the important, but often difficult, task of bringing a young family to Sunday Mass.
Being a Godparent Pack of 25
Pierpaolo Finaldi
£9.95 LF81 | 210 x 99 mm | 8pp
ISBN: 9781784698485
A concise explanation of the role of a godparent at the baptism of a child and afterwards, offering concrete suggestions on how to support the godchild’s progress in the life of faith.
My Baptism Book
Natalie Orifice and Thérèse Withers
CH77 | 199 x 199 mm | 32pp
ISBN: 9781784698478
The day a child is baptised is a significant day. This beautifully illustrated picture book helps children learn what happened on that day, the meaning of the symbols associated with baptism, and what it means to be a part of God’s family, the Church.
Prepare the Way of the Lord
Carl E. Olson
£3.95 D837 | A6 Paperback | 64pp
ISBN: 9781784696627
Prayerfully discover the meaning of Christmas with this collection of meditations on the Scripture of the Advent season and line-by-line contemplations on the Hail Mary.
Prepare for ADVENT
Journey to the Crib
An Advent & Christmas Devotional
By Fr Philip Caldwell
£3.95 D856 | A6 Booklet | 80pp
ISBN: 9781784698553
This book is written to accompany your Advent journey to the crib of Christ in the company of those who sought the infant Jesus in Bethlehem so many years ago: shepherds and animals, kings and angels, midwives and saints. Through daily meditations on the word of God, given in sacred Scripture and reflected in art and literature, these characters, so familiar in the traditional crib scenes, will evoke a more lively and profound response of faith in you and help you to greet the Christ child on Christmas morning with the same abundant joy and thanksgiving that they did.
Praying the Great O Antiphons
Katy Carl
£6.95 D838 | 127 × 178 mm | Paperback | 88pp
ISBN: 9781784696610
In the final days of Advent, the Church recites the Great O Antiphons at Vespers each evening. Katy Carl contemplates each of these antiphons, drawing on art, literature, and Sacred Scripture to show how they tell the story of Jesus Christ, the Babe of Bethlehem.
The Star of Bethlehem
Fr Douglas McGonagle
£6.95 D848 | 127 × 178 mm
Paperback | 96pp
ISBN: 9781784697648
The Christmas story traditionally shows a giant star hovering above the stable in Bethlehem, guiding the wise men to the infant Christ. What was this star and how did it lead the Magi? An astronomer turned priest offers a fascinating explanation.
Prepare for LENT
Arma Christi
Lenten Reflections on the Instruments of the Passion
Fr Philip Caldwell
£3.95 D857 | A6 Paperback | TBCpp
ISBN: 9781784698560
The Arma Christi (“weapons of Christ”) are a common theme in sacred art. Often, angels are depicted holding the various Arma Christi, such as the nails, the crown of thorns, even the dice the soldiers used to cast lots for Jesus’s garments. In this short self-guided Lenten retreat, Fr Philip Caldwell offers meditations on these implements of Christ’s Passion and considers the great mystery in which the tools used to wound Our Lord became His weapons in conquering sin and death and winning for us Salvation.
Praying the Our Father in Lent
Carl E. Olson
£3.50 D834 | A6 Paperback | 72pp
ISBN: 9781784696535
Lenten Devotions
Fr Lawrence Lew OP
Friends of Jesus
A Lenten Meditation
Fr Philip Caldwell
£3.95 D851 | A6 Paperback 80pp
ISBN: 9781784698355
Lent is a time to draw closer to Jesus. In this book, Fr Philip Caldwell guides readers through five weeks (or days) of Gospel reflections, introducing both major and minor figures from Scripture. With recommended passages and reflections, he helps us deepen our understanding, friendship, and love for Christ. Perfect for parish groups or private devotion.
Stations of the Cross
Inspired by the Work of SVP
Fr Gerard Bogan
£4.95 D845 | A6 Paperback | 128pp
ISBN: 9781784697532
£3.95 D846 | A6 Paperback | 64pp
ISBN: 9781784697549
1700 Years of the NICENE CREED
Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour
International Theological Commission
£6.95 DO980 | A5 Paperback | 104pp
ISBN: 9781784698546
Published to mark the historic 1700th anniversary of the first Ecumenical Council at Nicaea in 325, this document by the International Theological Commission commemorates the Council’s enduring legacy - most notably its formulation of the Nicene Creed, a cornerstone of Christian belief universally professed to this day.
Set against the backdrop of the Jubilee Year theme, “Christ our Hope,” and coinciding with the shared celebration of Easter by Christians of East and West in 2025, this timely document reaffirms the Church’s foundational mission: to proclaim faith in Jesus Christ.
Yet the document offers more than historical reflection.
As the Vatican noted in its press release announcing this publication, the Nicene Creed “stands at the heart of the Church’s faith as a wellspring of living water to be drawn upon also today.” Providing insights and spiritual resources vital for evangelisation in the contemporary world, it emphasises the Creed’s power to foster unity, deepen our understanding of history, and encourage openness and communion.
“Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour” will deepen your faith, inspire authentic witness, clarify the truths we profess, and enrich your participation in the Church’s liturgical life. It also equips readers to thoughtfully engage with current cultural and societal challenges, echoing the original spirit of unity, synodality, and mission embodied at Nicaea.
Praying the Nicene Creed
James Matthew Wilson
£6.95 D842 | 127 × 178 mm | 96pp
ISBN: 9781784697358
In this book, poet, critic and scholar James Matthew Wilson considers each line of the Nicene Creed in turn, showing through stories, images and recollections that this prayer describes the living theological reality that is at the heart of personal devotion.
INTO THE TRUTH A podcast by The Catholic Truth Society with Pierpaolo Finaldi & guests
Into the Truth is a podcast from the Catholic Truth Society that shines the light of truth on the pressing issues of faith and culture in today’s world. Hosted by Pierpaolo Finaldi, CEO of CTS, it features thoughtprovoking insights from some of the leading voices and writers in the Church today.
Having now recorded over 30 epsiodes and four complete seasons, Into the Truth has explored issues ranging from addiction and the challenges of social media to the beauty of churches and the importance of Eucharistic Adoration. Meanwhile, we have had the honour of speaking to respected Church leaders such as the Archbishops of Southwark and Sydney, and influential thinkers from the UK and abroad, including Fr Lawrence Lew OP, Sr Hyacinthe Defos du Rau OP, Professor Stephen Bullivant, Sr Miriam James Heidland SALT, and NT Wright, each of whom have brought fascinating insights from their varied experiences.
As we move into Season 5, the podcast will continue to engage with meaningful topics through thoughtful conversations with a wide range of voices.
salvation history. In the Gospels, women are at the centre of the story. From Mary, the perfect model of faith, to the holy women at the foot of the cross, to the great saints throughout the centuries.
In considering religious life, marriage, and the single life in mission, this film explores the vocations of women in the Church today, their distinctive gifts, unique paths to holiness, and their vital role. From St Anthony Communications. Also available to stream online.
CTS MUSIC
Introducing CTS Music, a channel dedicated to offering beautiful liturgical music. Here, you’ll find recordings from Psalms for All Seasons, a newly-commissioned psalmody composed by Matthew J C Ward to accompany the Abbey Psalter translations in the new Lectionary.
Psalms for all Seasons
Matthew J. C. Ward
ORGAN EDITION £25.95 MU01 | 210 x 297mm | Wirobound
ISBN: 9781784697969
VOICE EDITION £21.95 MU02 | 210 x 297mm | Wirobound
ISBN: 9781784697976
Specially composed Gregorian-style Mass psalmody using the Abbey Psalter translation of the Lectionary, which closely ties the music of the psalms to the liturgical cycle.
“I am now several weeks into using the books, Psalms for all Seasons (for both voice and organ), by the genius of Matthew Ward!
My parish priest, the choir and I are absolutely delighted with these wonderful works.
The thought gone into the preparation for these editions is impressive, and gives us exactly what we’ve been crying out for!
I’ve been desperate for psalms, based on Gregorian Chant, in easy format for adult lay Cantors and choirs to pick up.”
Katheen, Organist at St Michael’s, Chatham
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