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Eugene McCaffrey, OCD Written to celebrate her elevation to a Doctor of the Church, this book captures the beauty and simplicity of the message and life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Written by a Carmelite priest who is an expert on the Little Flower, this is an inspirational and devotional little book that draws on her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, and brings together the main elements of …
Fr. Conelio Mota Ramos, OFM and Fr. Zachary Grant, OFM, Cap. To provide Secular Franciscans of the English-speaking world with a manual containing not only the text but also an explanation of their new rule, we have assembled in one handy volume: (1) the approval of the rule by Pope John Paul II and other documents which introduced the new rule; (2) the approved English translation of …
About The Holy Spirit by Francisca Javiera del Valle First published in Spanish in 1932, this 10-day devotion to the Holy Spirit has attracted many readers to a deeper appreciation and veneration of the "Great Unknown". The author was a poor dressmaker who, in spite of her very limited education, testified to an extraordinary understanding of the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit …
This work is probably the greatest classic on surrendering our wills to Divine Providence (God's will). Filled with beautiful, penetrating insights, an incredibly rich store of Catholic wisdom. Shows how sanctity is to be attained amidst our common daily activities when performed to perfection and for the love of God. Written to help those who despair of ever becoming holy. A great and famous …
Mother Teresa A collection of quotes, stories and prayers that reflect Mother Teresa's undying faith and concern for the human spirit.
Anthony Meisel This study on the ancient Rule of St. Benedict contains an invaluable, in-depth Introduction that explores the development and spread of Christian monasticism, a biographical sketch of St. Benedict, and the structure and implementation of his rule.
Pope John Paul II Spend a moment each day of the year reflecting on the wisdom of John Paul II. This book of direct quotes from the Holy Father features an inspiring thought dated for each day. Makes a perfect gift for any age!
The Little Book of the Holy Spirit by Fr. Bede Jarrett, O.P. CHRIST SAID THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT DWELLS WITHIN EACH OF US - loving us, sanctifying us, protecting us from sin, and leading us in the ways of virtue and prayer. In these pages, Fr. Bede Jarrett helps you penetrate this great mystery of God's presence in our hearts. He explains the ineffable dignity that this presence gives you, no …
Very few Catholic writers indeed can touch the minds and hearts of all Catholics-whatever their background-and Fr. Paul O'Sullivan, O.P. happens to be one of these rare few. In How to be Happy-How to be Holy , Fr. O'Sullivan teaches all Christians about prayer: 1) how to pray, 2) how to derive immense benefits from prayer, and 3) how to enjoy the deep consolation of prayer. In the …
Fr. John H. Hampsch, CMF Widespread ignorance about the Triune God can be described as nothing short of "abysmal." This is especially true of knowledge about the least understood Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit. In a Barna survey in 1997, a disappointing 61% of US residents surveyed agreed with the statement that "the Holy Spirit is a symbol of God's presence or power, but is …
Hilda Graef It's a common but unrecognized problem: without even realizing it, you may have allowed your spiritual life to be distracted and diverted by practices and a ssumptions which are in fact foreign to authentic faith, That's why you need this book! In it, Hilda Graef gives you positive ways to avoid spiritual traps that can (without your noticing) lead you into pride, superstition, …
Hans Urs von Balthasar While von Balthasar's classic Prayer is unparalleled in its development of the Trinitarian, Christological, Mariological and ecclesiological dimensions of prayer, Christian Meditation is a short, readable and eminently practical guide to that form of prayer which God's revelation in Jesus Christ has made indispensable: meditation on the word of God revealing the inner …
Peter Kreeft Peter Kreeft brings his unique insights to this most important area of our spiritual lives. He claims he himself is still a beginner in prayer, and this book is for all those, like him, who feel that they are not good at praying but desire to become much better at it. Thus, Kreeft offers simple, but profound advice and practical steps for developing a prayer life based on the …
This is the newly revised Twentieth Anniversary Edition of the classic work by Fr. Nouwen.
By Ilia Delio, O.S.F. Masterfully written and intensely enlightening, Franciscan Prayer is the essential handbook for all those seeking to pray and live the Franciscan way. Delio brings to light the "contemplative," "cosmic" and "evangelizing" aspects of Franciscan prayer. Everyone, says Delio, seems to know about Francis' life, his miracles, his devotion to …
Jordan Aumann, O.P. The well-known author gives a complete overview and history of Catholic spirituality from the Apostles to the present day.
Christoph Cardinal Schonborn Christoph Cardinal Schonborn, the editor of the monumental Catechism of the Catholic Church , a world-wide best seller, provides a brief and profound commentary on the fourth part of the Catechism, the Paths of Prayer. Schonborn gives an incisive, detailed analysis of the Paths of Prayer, providing a specific meditation for each week of the year on how to develop a …
The Imitation of Christ has enjoyed greater popularity down the centuries than any Christian book apart from the Bible. Even today, the soul-searching words of the fifteenth-century monk, Thomas á Kempis, continue to resonate, unbounded by time or geography. Drawing on the Bible, the Fathers of the early Church and medieval mysticism, his four-part treatise shrugs off the allure of the …
Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik You're almost certainly not as kind as you ought to be - and your relationships with God and those you love may be suffering as a result. Probably you just can't find the time - and can't ever seem to develop the patience - that you need in order to be consistently kind amidst the irritations that afflict you daily. That's why The Hidden Power of Kindness is such …