Who we are
We are a team which believes that Reading is a fundamental tool for growing in Christian spiritual life as it contains powerful and transformative teachings that can inspire and guide believers in their spiritual journey. We believe that regular Reading can help Christians deepen their understanding of God, gain wisdom and insights, and develop a closer relationship with Him. Consequently, Our mission is to make current and classic titles available at an affordable cost.
Criterion Publishers is a non-profit organization that provides content to enrich hearts and draw people nearer to the ever-present and totally loving God. Since 1979, Criterion has been serving Catholics with books and content that are in alignment with the authentic teachings of the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church.
We currently provide over 70 titles in English to individuals, bookstores, churches, retreat centers and organizations with similar apostolic goals. Inspired by the life and thought of St. Josemaría Escrivá, Criterion Publishers seeks to help men and women put Christ at the center of their lives and at the summit of all human activities.
Our Mission:
To help you find God in ordinary life and realize sanctity in work, family life, and everyday activities.
We want to assist you in your quest to live an integrated life where every moment, even the most ordinary, is offered up like a prayer. In all the content we publish, we try to enrich your heart and draw you ever nearer to the ever present and totally loving God. Criterion endeavours to carry out its mission primarily by publishing books (print, electronic, and audio) and other media.
Among the various subject areas of its publications, the following have special importance:
- Spirituality – Works that foster spiritual growth through a life of prayer and the reception of the sacraments.
- Evangelization & Catechism – Works that help to carry out an apostolate in the midst of the world.
- Doctrine and Theology – Works that deepen understanding of the Catholic Faith and help to defend it.
- Family & Parenting – Works that strengthen and encourage families and the place of the family in society.
- Education & Virtue – Works that foster the integral development of all human beings in keeping with their dignity.
- Inspiration & Witness – Works that offer encouragement through the strong example of inspirational role models.
- St. Josemaría & Opus Dei – Works that spread the life and message of St. Josemaría and Opus Dei
