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Stephen K. Ray converted to the Catholic Church from a Baptist background in 1994, after an in-depth study of the writings of the Church Fathers. He is the host of the popular, award-winning film series on salvation history, The Footprints of God. Steve is the author of the bestselling books St. John’s Gospel and Upon This Rock. He is a popular conference and retreat speaker, has been a guest radio speaker, and made appearances EWTN.
Grow in your knowledge of the faith while learning how to defend it with the Catholic Answers Collection. These 21 titles will give you a better understanding of some of the most important and controversial Church teachings, including those regarding divorce, sex, Mary, and the Bible. more
Catholic convert and public speaker Steve Ray brings together his scholarship on the early Church Fathers and his many years of experience teaching Bible classes to these valuable studies relevant for Christians of any denomination. In the Steve Ray Collection (2 vols.), Steve Ray opens … more
Providing spiritually rich material for small group or individual instruction, the Catholic Scripture Study International program brings together some of the best Catholic scholarship for lay instruction available. Authored by Scott Hahn, Mark Shea, Cindy Morales, Steve Ray, and others, … more
Crossing the Tiber is an exhilarating conversion story of a devout Baptist who relates how he overcame his hostility to the Catholic Church by a combination of serious Bible study and vast research of the writings of the early Church Fathers. In addition to a moving account of their … more
Christianity has its own set of guidelines. These lists of core truths that Christians believe and live by are known as creeds. In Do You Believe?, you’ll learn the history of the creeds, the reasons behind them, and the way the predominant ones developed. You’ll also find out answers to … more
Includes four lessons with suggested responses and commentary on the biblical text. The Book of Ruth—while only four chapters in length—is one of the most moving accounts in the Bible. A story of love and loyalty, you will be amazed by the many layers and depths of meaning packed into … more
As the head of the Catholic Church, the pope is the leader of the faithful. But for non-Catholics, the papacy is one of the most difficult aspects of Catholicism. “Why does the Catholic Church have a pope?” “Is his authority legitimate?” From often-misunderstood concepts such as papal … more
Includes 28 lessons with suggested responses and commentary on the biblical text. Through this study, readers will discover the answer to those age-old questions: Where did I come from? Why am I here? What is the purpose of my life? The answers to these questions and many more are found … more
Includes 28 lessons with suggested responses and commentary on the biblical text. This is the birth of the Church—the completion of the story of Jesus as manifested in the life of the early Church, Christ’s mystical body on Earth. Some highlights of this book include Jesus’ Ascension, the … more
As Catholics in ever-growing numbers are taking part in Bible studies, many questions arise. How do I study the Bible? Where do I begin? Is it okay to interpret the Bible for ourselves? What Bible should I use? How can I understand such a deep book as the Gospel of St. John? This book has … more
Discover the timeless narratives of the Old Testament through these thorough and applicable study sets. Each comes with lessons tailored for personal or group use, with insightful commentary and background information on the Scripture text itself. In Logos, these Catholic Scripture Study … more
The Apostle’s and Nicene Creeds are prayers most Catholics take for granted. We pray them by rote when we say the rosary or go to Mass—often without thinking about or fully understanding what we’re saying. Providing you with this understanding is what the Faith for Beginners is all about. more
Through 28 lessons, study Paul’s letters to Corinth on a detailed and in-depth level. Whether with a group or by yourself, these study notes, questions, and application principles are specifically designed to bring you and your community into a fuller understanding of Catholic … more
Includes 13 lessons with suggested responses and commentary on the biblical text. The Book of Joshua is a historical account of how the Israelites conquered Canaan, the land God promised them in the covenant with Abraham. The book details Joshua’s obedience to God, the … more
Includes 16 lessons with suggested responses and commentary on the biblical text. In Paul’s letters to Corinthians, he addresses ongoing problems experienced in the Church at Corinth. These problems included dissension, immorality, lawsuits, liturgical abuses, and their tendency to fall … more
