No Greater Love, The True Meaning of Martyrdom
Author, Bishop Athanasius Schneider
Publisher, TAN Books
No Greater Love presents the Church’s teaching on martyrdom and a prayerful exposition of Catholic witnesses. Born from the sacrifice of Christ, the Faithful Witness, martyrdom remains the Church’s most powerful testimony to the Eternal Truth. From the Holy Innocents to modern saints, martyrs have offered their lives with unwavering love and fortitude.
This work treats the visible martyrdom of blood and the hidden martyrdom of desire, showing how every Christian is called to offer life in love, even without the sword. Drawing on Scripture, papal wisdom, and the witness of saints, readers are invited to take their place in the militant Church, pursuing holiness with courage and charity. In an age of noise, compromise, and confusion, Bishop Schneider reminds us that the Truth is worth dying for, and even more, worth living for.
Key Themes
- Martyrdom as divine gift, calling, and witness
- Red martyrdom and white martyrdom, blood and desire
- Scripture, papal teaching, and the saints as guides
- Fortitude and charity in the militant Church
- Living the Truth in a confused age
From the Book
“Martyrdom is first of all a Divine gift and calling that God in the wisdom of His Divine Providence grants to elected souls.”
“The Catholic faith, the integral and pure Catholic faith, is the greatest treasure, which God put in our soul at the moment of our baptism. And for the sake of this Faith, a Catholic must be ready, with God’s grace, to give his life.”
“Let us ask the Lord for the grace to be worthy heirs of our brothers and sisters who preceded us in all ages with the palm of martyrdom. May we be strengthened in the gift of fortitude and rooted day by day ever more in the Divine virtue of…”
Intended Audience
Catholics seeking a faithful, traditional account of martyrdom, pastors and catechists forming souls in fortitude, families building a home library grounded in the perennial Magisterium, students and scholars pursuing precise, prayerful theology.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the book treat both red and white martyrdom?
- Yes, it addresses visible martyrdom of blood and the hidden martyrdom of desire.
- Is this aligned with traditional Catholic teaching?
- Yes, it draws on Scripture, papal teaching, and the saints, consistent with the perennial doctrine of the Church.
- Is it suitable for parish study?
- Yes, the structure and themes support group study, adult formation, and parish libraries.
- Publish:
- 10/07/25
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- Product Format:
- eBook
- Format:
- Digital