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 …
St. Josemaria Escriva In this forceful and illuminating discourse on the obligations of all Christians, the founder of Opus Dei shows the way that holiness can be found in the simplest activities of life. Work, family life, friendships and leisure pursuits all provide ample opportunity to bring God into one's daily life. No one needs to abandon anything in order to carry out this effort. It is …
Find your heart's rest in the peace that God gives When troubles threaten to drive God's peace from your heart, this book will restore it. You'll learn secrets that will help you accept God's will without becoming fatalistic, passive, or complacent. "This book, both a devotional and hands-on manual, will help Christians discover a deeper, richer walk with God." - Steven K. Ray, author, Upon …
Written 900 years ago St. Bernard's songs of love speak to the deepest desire of the human heart in every age: to be fully united to God. Meet this nobleman turned Cistercian monk whose keen spiritual insights and poetic writing will inspire you to follow Christ.
Father Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R The Good News remains the good news! We live in a time when science seems to be continually chipping away at the foundations of belief in God. A time when some scholars scoff at what the Gospels and the Church teach about Jesus. A time when scandal has shaken many good people in the Church. We live in a time that fosters the haunting question, why do we …
The Gift of Oneself . By Fr. Joseph Schryvers, C. SS. R. The Gift of Oneself will be for many a fresh, new approach to spirituality - an appeal to generous souls to offer themselves to God as a gift that is at once fitting - since He has given us all we are and have - and complete, for we thereby hold back nothing for ourselves. And in return, Almighty God in a special way concerns Himself …
"In The Two Pillars S. C. Biela presents and examines two of the most fundamental aspects of interior life: contrition and gratitude. He insightfully likens contrition and gratitude to two spiritual pillars in unexpected, thought provoking ways. Additionally, Biela reminds us of the special gift and role of the Blessed Mother as God's instrument who assists the individual in growing in the …
The Mystical Evolution Fr. John Arintero, O.P An easily understood though exhaustive study of the spiritual life that is full of learning and that quotes copiously from the Bible,Saints, Fathers and Doctors of the Church and classic spiritual writers. Imbued with holiness, the author makes his work come alive with its simplicity and understanding. A veritable encyclopedia of what the Saints …
Spiritual Conferences Fr. John Tauler This book is a famous classic covering a variety of subjects crucial to our spiritual growth and welfare. Easy to read and rich in meaning, it comes to grips with the essential problems we all face in our struggle with the world, the flesh and the devil. Shows that to attain perfection, we must battle against the subtle complacencies we are often …
Spend time with this eighteenth century Italian saint, and Doctor of the Church, who founded the Redemptorist order and whose brilliant and prolific writings are still treasured today. Alphonsus looked to the cross of Jesus Christ as the greatest evidence of God's infinite and unconditional love for us. With his vast knowledge of Scripture and the writings of the saints, Alphonsus will help …
In this selection you will meet St. Edith Stein, St. Theophane Venard, Blessed Charles de Foucauld, and other martyrs who heroically gave up their lives for the Lord over the past century. Saints and martyrs have paved the path for us for many centuries. They inspire us to want to give our lives to the Lord-perhaps not as martyrs, but through the everyday events of our lives that challenge us …
In this superb new translation of the celebrated spiritual classic of wisdom, hope, and inspiration, Jean-Pierre de Caussade offers guidance for daily living in communion with God. This exemplary devotional work summons readers to holiness, reveals ways to conquer self-love and pride, and points the way for experiencing each moment as a sacrament. The author shows how God speaks to us through …
After the World Trade Towers went down in New York, Father Apostoli ministered at the morgue set up at Ground Zero. When search teams discovered the body of a police officer or firefighter, an honor guard formed and gathered the body with great reverence. For Father Apostoli, these moments vividly captured the unspoken code of these heroic public servants: "We go in together, we come out …
Your Life in the Holy Spirit offers a popular and comprehensive explanation of the role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life. In this book, a new edition of Hearts Aflame , best-selling author Alan Schreck presents the Spirit as the “friend closest to our heart,” who leads us in prayer, directs our mind with truth, and makes us holy. Schreck shows how the Spirit equips us to draw others to …
The Soul Sanctified 90 short meditational chapters to help us stay focused on the eternal truths of the Faith we should all be living by. Can be picked up any time or place. Gives instruction, motivation, inspiration and hope, helping one to grow in sanctity each day!
Radical Hospitality Sharing monastic wisdom as well as stories from their own lives, this Benedictine monk and Catholic laywoman reveal the true meaning of hospitality. Today's culture is increasingly hostile and suspicious toward anyone who appears to be different--especially when tragedy strikes. Our instinct is to bolt our doors and protect the ones we love. But deep within the heart …
Recognized as a modern spiritual classic and perhaps Dietrich von Hildebrand's greatest work, this sublime and practical study gives a penetrating analysis of the true path to holiness for those who love Christ. The first requisite is the person's desire for change, and with that fundamental attitude in mind, von Hildebrand devotes a chapter to each of the successive spiritual attitudes …
Sermon in a Sentence - A Treasury Of Quotations On The Spiritual Life St. Catherine Of Siena This is the 3rd volume in the series of books of quotes, prayers and insights from famous saints, this being from St Catherine of Siena, a Doctor of the Church. This deluxe book contains a collection of hundreds of direct quotes and short sayings of St. Catherine of Siena, carefully arranged by the …
Praise for Union With God "This book is pure gold. I started highlighting parts of the book when I came upon profound spiritual passages, but soon determined I would save time by simply dying the pages of the book yellow. So much of the book truly resounded with me and stayed with me throughout the day as I used this book as spiritual reading in the morning. Marmion is able to put things …
The Spiritual Life Fr. Adolphe Tanquerey, S.S., D.D. Published in English in 1930, THE SPIRITUAL LIFE has established a reputation as undoubtedly the finest, most comprehensive and best-respected one-volume treatise on the spiritual life ever written. Clear, thorough, easy to read, orthodox, authoritative, beautifully organized, logically developed, lively and practical, the book covers the …
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