The Lumen Best Seller List

The Lumen Best Seller List—

1. The Least of the Brethren by Harold J. Heagney.

A fascinating account of the life of the great Dominican saint, Martin de Porres. Written as a biographical novel, this absorbing tale is a must for the Catholic reader.

(50¢ postpaid) No. 518

2. Come With Me to Mass by James V. Linden, S.J.

Father Linden tells the story of the Mass step by step to his non-Catholic friend, Thomas. The book is simple—the language understandable. It should be part of every Convent Class and the well-informed Catholic will want it for his own.

(50¢ postpaid) No. 517

3. The Looking Glass by Walter Farrell, O.P.

A fascinating book of reflections for women by the famed Dominican who wrote The Companion to the Summa.Interesting and easy to read, it is a welcome addition to any library.

(50¢ postpaid) No. 514

4.On the Way Back Home by James V. Linden, S.J.

A companion title for Come With Me to Mass. In it, you will find the answers for the questions asked by your non-Catholic friends. A valuable aid for Inquiry Classes.

(50¢ postpaid) No. 520

5.From One Convert to Another by John M. Riach, C.S.P.

A series of letters to the new convert, written in the inimitable style of the late Paulist priest loved by so many. Each of the letters helps the new Catholic over particular difficulties peculiar to his adopted faith. Vital information for inquirers and converts.

(50¢ postpaid) No. 519

6. The Family for Families by Francis L. Filas, S.J.

Reflections on the intimate family life of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Father Filas is a pioneer Cana director. The problems and joys of the Holy Family at Nazareth can be easily applied to modern, married living. A constant source of inspiration. Illustrated, and with study club outline.

(50¢ postpaid) No. 513

7. In Garments All Red by Godfrey Poage, C.P.

The life of St. Maria Goretti. Sixteen pages of photographs, with maps.

(50¢ postpaid) No. 511

8. The Mountains Moved by A. H. Parr.

Another novel by the popular author of The Hallowed Hour. Here is a story of the Wild West. Loaded with suspense, this book will hold you in your chair until you finish it. Packed with adventure and action. Through the whole story moves the spirit of right triumphing over injustice.

(50¢ postpaid) No. 515

9. The Hallowed Hour by A. H. Parr.

An absorbing novel of deep devotion, love, separation, and final victory. You will thrill to Father John’s heroic self-sacrifice for his people; to Mary Therese’s sacrifice for the love of God.

(50¢ postpaid) No. 516

10. Heaven Is So High by Rosalie Lieberman.

Here are a baker’s dozen of uplifting stories—extra good measure in entertainment value, the result of the author’s cumulative experience in visiting rectories and staying as a guest in convents. There are problems as well as laughter. Even for nuns and priests, as the title hints, heaven is so high.

(50¢ postpaid) No. 521

11. Blockade Runner by Harold J. Heagney.

An action-packed adventure story of the gun runners of the Civil War days and how one of the main characters later wore the wearer of a Roman Collar.

(50¢ postpaid) No. 522

12.Wayfarers’ Friend by Courtenay Savage.

Story behind the St. Christopher medal. Thrilling legend of the “Christ-bearer” brought to life by famous radio director and playwright. Biography.

(50¢ postpaid) No. 523

13. Sister Says by Sr. M. Charitas, SSND.

Helps for parents and teachers in goal of all educational effort: forming Christ in each young soul regenerated by Baptism. Interesting chapters.

(25¢ postpaid) No. 401

14. Enchanted Daze by A. H. Parr.

Novel packed with pages of humorous, delightful, true-to-life incidents that will tingle your funny bone. Re-live your own past with the youngsters in this book. Fiction.

(50¢ postpaid) No. 530

15. “. . . I Thee Wed” by Mario L. Dittami, O. Carm.

Blueprint for marital happiness for the engaged and already married. Covers everything from joy and problems of courtship to how to handle in-laws.

(50¢ postpaid) No. 524

16. The Red Lily by William D. Ryan.

The life of Maria Goretti written especially for children—a Lumen-ette Edition. Lavishly illustrated with photos, maps and songs.

(only 25¢ postpaid) No. 512

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18. Lumen Books Meet the Challenge

Archbishop Cushing of Boston said in a recent pastoral letter:

“We must take action toward stemming the flood of objectionable literature in our neighborhood stores. Displayed on racks for all to see and purchase, there are garish comic books which glorify sex, horror, and the techniques of crime.”
“At the same time the Archbishop declared, ‘the void created by banishing evil literature must be filled by that which is good.’”

LUMEN Books are meeting that challenge.

They are meeting it in the way in which they may do the most good—by staying in the low-priced, paper-bound field. These “pocket” sized books, with slick and attractive covers, and a very low price, seem to fit the modern tempo. Pocket editions have had a phenomenal appeal and sale. Their success in the secular field has demonstrated the need for low-priced reading—and particularly for low-priced Catholic reading.

Several years ago when LUMEN Books were conceived, the publishers invested in an experiment. Today, that investment has proved itself. Grateful readers from all over the world have written us telling of their joy at being able to read the best in Catholic literature at the low price of only fifty cents. Hundreds of letters pour in each week, suggesting titles and names of people who would be interested in the series; many ordering more books for themselves and for their friends.

What was once an experiment is now a reality, and gradually, LUMEN Books are achieving their goal of providing the best in reading matter at the lowest possible cost to the greatest number of people, thereby following literally the old proverb,

“It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”