" Hammer & Fire is an accessible and inspiring guide to the riches of the Catholic faith. Those who have had the good fortune of having known Fr. Raphael as a spiritual director will appreciate that now many others can experience the clear, simple, and beautiful wisdom of his guidance. A son of Abraham and a psychiatrist, by God’s grace Fr. Raphael became a most faithful monk and son of …

The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection O.C.S.O. "We must not grow weary of doing little things for the love of God, who looks not on the great size of the work, but on the love of it." --from The Practice of the Presence of God In this classic work, which has instructed and inspired millions, a humble 17th-century monk reveals the secrets of daily, …

Alban Goodier, S.J. Here's a wise compendium of practical guidance to help you move well beyond your present spiritual level into greater love of God. These pages teach you how to speak to God from your heart, not just from your lips, and how to deal better with the many troubles that keep you from turning completely to Christ as your truest, dearest friend. They show you how to clear away …

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 with the sanctification of our …

Spiritual Freedom God's Life-Changing Gift Fr. Dave Pivonka, T.O.R. Foreword by Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, O.P. "Be men and women of freedom! But remember: Human freedom is a freedom wounded by sin. It is a freedom which itself needs to be set free. Christ is its liberator." —John Paul II, from the Introduction No matter where you are on your journey of faith, God wants …

Live Jesus! was the motto of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal. As they did for so many others, these master spiritual directors can guide you gently and lovingly to Jesus so that he can reign in your own heart. On a host of subjects-whether it be how to trust in God, accept your imPaperbackions, deal with temptations, or serve others with love-these saints provide timeless, …

Wisdom  from our late, great Holy Father - Pope John Paul II!   Pope John Paul II holds a unique place in history. He has reached out to all people worldwide proclaiming the uncompromising message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He has exemplified the love of God in his words and actions. Read from John Paul's own words on topics ranging from prayer and forgiveness to evangelism and …

Saying "Yes!" to the Holy Spirit in your life.   "God walks with us in this life as a loving friend. Knowing his love and tapping into it is nothing less than spiritual dynamite." — From Chapter One God's love comes to us through the Holy Spirit, but many people are confused about the role and work of this third person of the Trinity. Author David Mangan's …

Build your career while you build your faith by discovering the balance and insight of one of history's greatest workers -- St. Ignatius -- founder of the Jesuits.   Literally designed and written to be used in short breaks from work, there are three prompts following each meditation to help you apply St. Ignatius's teaching to interpersonal issues, stress, office politics, goal …

These prayerful meditations about the supernatural mysteries of Christ's passion, death, resurrection, and ascension offer individuals or small groups an opportunity to grow in their faith in God and His Church. The sacraments and liturgy provide the backdrop for this book, which is the second of four volumes based on the teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church   For members of …

This guide gives you the organizational information for setting up the group as well as lesson plans, aswer keys, and more. This is the guide only- for the kit that includes the DVD and Johnette’s book, Full of Grace , please see item 61264. Women of Grace Study Series Women excert a powerful influence in the home, the workplace, in the public square, in family faith formation, and in …

About the book The founder of the world’s largest religious media empire shares her beloved wit and down-to-earth spirituality in this book. Editor Raymond Arroyo draws on hundreds of never-before-released private lessons to present the renowned nun’s definitive take on the Good Book. Angelica provides readers with guided meditations, and probing personal questions, and unearths an …

Reading this books is like going on your own personal retreat! This book consists of fifteen discourses (four on Sins of the Tongue, three on Envy and Jealousy, two on Rash Judgments, two on Christian Patience, and four on Grace) that were originally talks given to laywomen of his diocese in the late 19th century. At the beginning the good Archbishop says “I propose, my children, to …

The pontificate of the first non-Italian since the sixteenth century has left a lasting imprint on the Church. As the world has faced the tremendous theological, social, economic and political realignment of the last half of the twentieth century, Pope John Paul II has offered clear guidance for Roman Catholics and innumerable others. The moving selections from his writings contained here …

Even though she never bore a child physically, Gonxha Agnes Bojaxhiu deserves the name by which everyone knows her: Mother Teresa of Calcutta, now beatified and on her was to becoming a saint. Her sayings reveal the qualities that we treasure in every mother: playfulness, compassion, humility, calmness, evenhandedness, the ability to reprove wrongdoing with firmness and love, and to maintain a …

This beautifully bound, illustrated study guide is required for all participants. This is for the Study Guide only, for the kit that contains the DVD and Facilitator's Guide and Answer Key, please see item 62164. Women of Grace Study Series Women excert a powerful influence in the home, the workplace, in the public square, in family faith formation, and in parish involvement. They must be …

Readings to aid in the prayer life of Secular Franciscans.

This book - a true gem from St. Alphonsus Liquori - explains how God is glorified by our resignation to His will even more than by our acts. An easy way to become not only holy but enjoy serenity in this life. This is a little book to keep people from despair; will bring consolation to anyone having trouble accepting his lot in life. A valuable book for anyone! 

Coming Together in Joy distills Pope Benedict’s counsel from his many years of Truth-searching and study, prayer and reflection, priestly ministry and service to the Church. These 99 short reflections guide us on a journey along various aspects of the Christian faith, such as the bond between reason and belief, Mary, the Eucharist, social justice and evangelization. Ever alert to the …