Festival Resources: Other Literature

Item No. 009052 Who is worthy of the love of God? On our own, none of us is worthy. Yet Scripture and Tradition make it clear that God accepts into His Kingdom everyone who truly repents. About the author: Fr. George H. Shalhoub was sent to the...

Item No. 007997 Jesus said, "Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven." Why, then, do millions of Christians refer to their earthly priests as "Father"? A clear answer to this question and the proper...

Item No. 008641 by Fr. A. James Bernstein The centerpiece of all biblical prophecy is that which concerns the coming of the Messiah. Learn about the Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah and how the New Testament explains the fulfillment of those...

Item No. 007994 A clear and concise guide explaining the "how-tos" of becoming a Christian and the necessary steps involved in moving from commitment to new birth in Christ. To order a single copy of this booklet, please use Item No...

Item No. 008005 Why is it important to honor Mary and call her "blessed"? This booklet will lay to rest much of the contemporary confusion concerning Mary, and will provide help for those seeking to understand her role in our lives. To order a single...

Item No. 008003 Traces the continuing history of the Church from New Testament times until today. Explains the underlying causes for the major divisions within Christianity, especially centering on the break between Roman Catholicism and Orthodoxy in...

Item No. 008024 What does it mean to truly forgive? Why is it so hard to forgive those closest to you? How do you forgive other people when they've hurt you, and how do you seek forgiveness and reconciliation when you have sinned against someone? To...

Item No. 008025 by Fr. A. James Bernstein Few subjects are so misunderstood in the twenty-first century as those relating to the afterlife and the nature of heaven and hell. In this insightful booklet, author and priest James Bernstein provides a...

Item No. 007996 An apologetic for icons and their proper use, written with a sympathetic eye towards those whose misunderstandings grow from a lack of information or unfamiliarity with Orthodox thought. To order a single copy of this booklet, please...

Item No. 009054 This booklet presents a brief introduction to Orthodoxy, including its history, tradition, spirituality, worship, icons, and approach to evangelism and charitable works. Intended for inquirers of all backgrounds.   To order a...

Item No. 008004 With over 22,000 different Christian denominations and sects in existence today, how can we know whose interpretation of the Bible is correct? Find out how Holy Tradition provides the valuable missing link to understanding Scripture and...

Item No. 008108 by Fr. A. James Bernstein Now available with a full-color cover. The original Christian Gospel of the infinite, saving love of God has been twisted over the centuries in the Western Church into various false, juridical theories of...

Item No. 008002 What do Orthodox Christians believe about the Second Coming of Christ? About divorce? About abortion? About spiritual gifts? Compiled as a practical A to Z handbook of basic Orthodox teaching on a variety of subjects. A Conciliar Press...

Item No. 007992 Did the New Testament produce the Church, or was it a product of the Holy Spirit working through the Church? Who compiled the list of New Testament books now accepted by Christians? This booklet answers these and other questions,...

Item No. 008508 What does it really mean to worship God? Why do we need to worship? Why can’t we worship alone in the woods as well as we can in church with our parish community? Fr. Andrew answers all these questions and more—in...

Item No. 9781944967673 compiled and edited by Nicole M. Roccas Throughout Scripture and patristic writings, Christians are consistently enjoined to give thanks to God in all things. But it can be easy to forget to give thanks on a daily basis,...

Item No. 9781936270996 by Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick Speaking to non-believers and believers alike, Fr. Andrew Damick attempts to create a sacred space in which we can encounter God. In this compact volume, he distills the essence of the...

Item No. 9781936270637 by Fr. James Guirguis At a time when so many disaffected Christians are trying to recreate the Church from scratch, Fr. James offers a clear and accessible apology for simply returning to what Christ’s Church was...

Item No. 9781944967420 illustrated by Megan Elizabeth Gilbert The Orthodox Christian experience is infused with beauty. God calls to us through the presence of beautiful things—from the elegant chalice that houses Christ's very body to the icons...

Item No. 9781936270002 by Fr. Peter Gilquist After a long and difficult journey, 2000 weary evangelical Protestants finally found their way home. This is the story of a handful of courageous men and their congregations who risked stable occupations,...

Item No. 9781936270507 by V. Rev. Patrick B. O’Grady Come, Let Us Worship walks the reader through the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, explaining the meaning of each element and how the congregant may best participate in...

Item No. 9781944967017 by Fr. Michael Shanbour Over the centuries since the Great Schism between the Eastern and Western Churches, the two groups have diverged to the point that they often no longer understand each other’s vocabulary, let alone...

Item No. 9781888212235 By Fr. Theodore Pulcini A former Roman Catholic chronicles his own journey into Orthodoxy and examines the critical issues that influenced his decision—including papal authority, the filioque controversy, works salvation,...

Item No. 008211 This edition has a black paper cover with silver-tone stamping and cross. It was newly typeset in 2022, and is slightly larger than previous editions at 3.5 x 5.5 inches. This perennially popular handy pocket-size book contains the...

Item No. 000663 This edition has a sturdy red paper cover with gold-tone stamping and cross. It was newly typeset in 2022, and is slightly larger than previous editions at 3.5 x 5.5 inches. This perennially popular handy pocket-size book contains the...

Item No. 9781955890335 This large-print edition of The Ancient Faith Prayer Book includes an industry standard 16pt font on bright white paper. This edition is ideal for the visually impaired, late-night readers, or anyone who prefers reading larger...

Item No. 9781955890199 by Stephen De Young In The Whole Counsel of God, popular writer and podcaster Fr. Stephen De Young gives an overview of what the Bible is and what is its place in the life of an Orthodox Christian, correcting many Protestant...

Item No. 9781888212280 by Matthew Gallatin This outstanding book will help Orthodox readers more deeply appreciate their faith and will give Protestant readers a more thorough understanding of the Church. Beginning in the street ministry days of the...

Item No. 9781944967819 by Fr. Evan Armatas Are you a new Orthodox Christian, confused about what you need to do to grow in your Faith? Or perhaps you've been Orthodox for some time but could use a refresher course in basic spirituality. Popular...

Item No. 9781936270361 by Fr. Marc Dunaway A brief overview of Orthodoxy. Outlines the history of the Christian Church, with concise explanations and helpful at-a-glance timelines. Includes the Age of Persecution, the Age of Councils, the Great Schism,...