Why do we honor the Precious Blood of Jesus? Because it is, as Father Faber indicates by the subtitle of this book, "The Price of Our Salvation." Our Lord died on the cross from loss of blood. Hence His Precious Blood is in truth the instrument of our salvation. With this thought being central to his book, Father Faber explores, in his inimitable manner, all the implications of …

WORLD-RENOWNED BOOK ON SPIRITUALITY, hits America to help calm fears and anxieties. When disappointed by the frailty of human relationships and the temporality of material possessions, what better way to quiet your worries than to remember: " God is in love with you. " A book for both the beginner and the advanced in the spiritual life, it leads its reader to praying self-abandonment …

Adrienne von Speyr The more popular, practical counterpart to Hans Urs von Balthasar's own book of the same title, this book plumbs the depths of what it means to be a Christian.

Fr. John Peter Arendzen An easy way to persevere in prayer and meditation For most of us these days, work and distractions compete with malice as major obstacles barring our way to Heaven. We see the path that lies wide before us; we resolve to tread it faithfully with daily prayer, meditation, and good works; and we even manage to stay the course for a day or so. Then along comes an …

This Catholic lay woman, Dorothy Day, whose cause for canonization was advanced by the late Cardinal John O'Connor, awakened the nation to the plight of the poor and downtrodden. This unique selection of writings emphasizes how her passionate love for Jesus compelled her to lay down her life for others.

Fr. Jean Nicolas Grou From the ashes of Revolutionary France: A manual to help you hold fast to Faith in a barbaric, faithless world   It’s a major part of our apostolate at Sophia Institute Press to seek out lost classics of Catholic spiritual writing, and to make these treasures available to a new generation of Catholics. We found this one among the cherished works that French …

Light And Peace - Instructions For Devout Souls To Dispel Their Doubts And Allay Their Fears R. P. Quadrupani A handbook for getting to Heaven, comprised of 25 short, practical chapters on the basics of our spiritual life. A book that should be read by everyone and is especially good to give to high school students to get them started on the right path. But it is actually an excellent …

Edited by Michael Aquilina and Kenneth Ogorek Father Ronald Lawler, O.F.M. Cap. (1926–2003), was a priest, teacher, author, theologian, catechist, spiritual advisor, and mentor, who lived the great life of faith and encouraged others to join him in loving Christ and His Church. In The Great Life , those who knew and loved Father Lawler honor him by continuing his work of presenting the faith …

Edited by Br. Angelo Devananda In her own words, Mother Teresa tells of the simple joy of following Jesus and surrendering fully to him. Her life of radical poverty and wholehearted dedication to the poorest of the poor forms the heart of this inspiring surrender to God and to those most in need. It is part of the genius of Mother Teresa that she finds ways to tailor her spirituality to people …

Are you the father your children need you to be? Are you the husband you hoped you would be? Do you want to become a better father and husband? Written by a dad for dads, Speaking to the Heart looks at the twenty critical character traits that are necessary for all fathers and husbands.  Based on the classic virtues of the Catholic tradition, these traits include faith, justice, …

Discover the path of self-mastery and true holiness — a simple path that has brought countless souls closer to the heart of Jesus No one can avoid suffering, physically or spiritually. But suffering can bring you victory over sin and help you to grow in holiness. Let the wisdom of this book show you how. You’ll learn how to transform each of life’s major difficulties into opportunities to grow …

When Lightning Strikes Twice by Marci Alborghetti For people who've worked hard to overcome an addiction or adopt a healthy, positive lifestyle, a new addiction or a second descent into illness can also represent personal failure. Even more disturbing to those of us facing a repeated crisis is the initial impact it may have on our faith and relationship with God. When we find ourselves facing …

By Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Father Benedict Groeschel invites us to explore the astonishing mystery of God's loving plan for us. We all hunger to know more about God and our own destiny. Healing the Original Wound is a book about our journey toward God, our journey from the personal hell of sin and alienation toward the paradise of being held in the "Everlasting Arms of God." …

By Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Father Benedict Groeschel believes that we've lost touch with how revolutionary the Beatitudes really are! The plain but astounding truth is that the Beatitudes reveal to us the very heart of God. When you begin to comprehend the beauty of living the Beatitudes that Jesus gave us, you'll discover that he's placed heaven in our hands. A Servant Book.

An all-in-one compilation of instructions, meditations, and prayers from one of the great Doctors of the Church, this collection of the best of Saint Alphonsus Liguori is taken chiefly from his books on the Christian virtues, on the mysteries of the faith (the Incarnation, the Redemption, the Eucharist), and on what he calls with celebrated precision "the glories of Mary." Introduced with an …

This compact 64-page booklet sets down the basic information needed by new parishioners. It answers questions such as why one should register right away, how soon to arrange for a child’s Baptism, and when to notify the priest that one intends to be married—plus it gives handy lists of popular Christian Baptismal names. Printed in large type.

Bert Ghezzi Free yourself from persistent sinful habits —once and for all! Simple willpower isn’t enough when you’re struggling against anger, anxiety, addictions, sexual temptations, and other common problems. Bert Ghezzi, author of this engaging and practical guide, insists that the power of the Holy Spirit — and only that power — is strong enough to overcome these deeply rooted and …

Father Thomas Dubay has written a guide for Christians who are considering spiritual direction or who are already engaged in the process. He explains what spiritual direction is, the qualities to look for in a good spiritual director, the process of finding a director, ways to develop a deeper prayer life, and how to continue growing when your enthusiasm wears thin. A Servant Book.

Once again Maria Vadia makes scripture come alive. In a most profound way she helps to mediate the grace to hear the Word of God and to apply ity to life situations. As she applies Scripture, she points out the weaknesses in human nature and provides us with the guidelines for taking the word and translating it into a plan of action. Sister Marcella Purpura, C.S.J. Director of Diocesan Renewal …