The history of the Catholic Church in St. Louis is dominated by strong personalities and architectural grandeur. In Catholic St. Louis: A Pictorial History, rich text and photography capture the people and places that have defined Catholicism in a historic, and historically Catholic, city. Renowned historian William Barnaby Faherty, S.J., delivers concise historical sketches of the integral people and the landmark houses of worship; and photographer Mark Scott Abeln captures nearly forty different area churches in majestic fashion. From the eighteenth-century Holy Family Church in Cahokia to the overwhelming Cathedral Basilica to the modern St. Anselm's in Creve Coeur, St. Louis's churches are significant, not to mention spectacular. This coffee-table book truly presents Catholic St. Louis in all its splendor.

THE SAINT LOUIS DE MONTFORT COLLECTION [7 BOOKS] SAINT LOUIS DE MONTFORT — 7 Books in 1, Over 180,000 Words — Includes two guides; "An Explanation of the Way of True Devotion to Mary" and "Apostle of Mary; Saint Louis de Montfort" — Includes an Active Index, Table of Contents for all 7 Books, Footnotes and NCX Navigation — Includes Illustrations by Claude Monet Publisher: Available in Paperback: ISBN-13: 978-1-78379-325-9 Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort (31 January 1673 – 28 April 1716) was a French Roman Catholic priest and Confessor. He was known in his time as a preacher and was made a missionary apostolic by Pope Clement XI. As well as preaching, Montfort found time to write a number of books which went on to become classic Catholic titles and influenced several popes. Montfort is known for his particular devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the practice of praying the Rosary. Montfort is considered as one of the early writers in the field of Mariology. His most notable works regarding Marian devotions are contained in The Secret of Mary and the True Devotion to Mary. The Roman Catholic Church, under the pontificate of Pope Pius XII canonized Montfort on July 20, 1947. Those of you looking to know our Heavenly Mother Mary better and to consecrate yourselves to Her service will find an abundant source of treasure within these books. The Holy Rosary is explained and how it can be used to fight satan in these times. Also explained is the mystery of suffering and the cross. Saint Louis de Montfort’s works have been extolled by numerous Popes and theologians, including Blessed Pope John II, who consecrated himself to Mary. His moto; “Totus Tuus”, meant “totally yours”. This Collection includes Saint Louis de Montfort's works, including the original English translation of True Devotion to Mary with a supplementary 33-day Preparation for Total Consecration and a biography sketch. Included in this Collection are seven books: TRUE DEVOTION TO MARY: WITH PREPARATION FOR TOTAL CONSECRATION BY SAINT LOUIS DE MONTFORT THE SECRET OF MARY BY SAINT LOUIS DE MONTFORT THE DE MONTFORT WAY OF TRUE DEVOTION TO MARY: AN EXPLANATION BY FRANK DUFF THE SECRET OF THE ROSARY BY SAINT LOUIS DE MONTFORT THE LOVE OF ETERNAL WISDOM BY SAINT LOUIS DE MONTFORT A LETTER TO THE FRIENDS OF THE CROSS BY SAINT LOUIS DE MONTFORT APOSTLE OF MARY: SAINT LOUIS DE MONTFORT BY P. M. FENNESSY PUBLISHER: CATHOLIC WAY PUBLISHING

In 1827 Godfried Duden, a travel writer from Cologne, Germany, published a narrative in which he marveled at the similarities between the Mississippi and Missouri River valleys and those of the Rhine valley. This work traces the settlement, growth, and impact of one of St Louis' most enduring communities.

Secret of Mary is a book by Saint Louis de Montfort on the Roman Catholic theme of devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It complements de Montfort's other books the Secret of the Rosary and True Devotion to Mary. Saint Louis de Montfort's books attracted attention in the 20th century when in an address to the Montfortian Fathers, Pope John Paul II said that reading one of de Montfort's books had been a "decisive turning point" in his life.