Hans Urs von Balthasar A completely new translation, this is perhaps the best and most comprehensive book on prayer ever written. From the persons of the Trinity through the Incarnation to the Church and the very structure of the human person, this book is a powerful synthesis of what prayer is and how to pray. The testament of a great theologian on something which is most personal and …

Prayer is our lifeline to heaven, but most of us find prayer easy to neglect and even to forget. We tend to avoid it, and sometimes even resist it. Our fitful efforts at regular prayer frustrate and disappoint us. Dom Hubert van Zeller knows why. “Prayer,” says this beloved Benedictine monk who taught scores of souls to pray, “comes from God, is kept going by God, and finds …

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 …

The new prayer journal for 2009, in honor of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer. The journal's user-friendly format offers you ample space each day to write out reflections on your encounter with Jesus or on the Scripture passages that seem especially to speak to you that day. Or perhaps you'll find it helpful to note your daily challenges and victories, summarize what you learn from times in quite …

A spiritual classic - finally back in print (2008) after many years! In this comprehensive guide to Christian contemplative prayer, Fr. George Maloney, S.J. a leading exponent of the Eastern Christian spiritual tradition in the decades after Vatican II, opens up this tradition of prayer--in particular the Jesus Prayer of the Eastern Church--to Western Christians in a clear and practical …

Dom Augustin Guillerand Learn to Pray as Monks Pray For nearly a thousand years, monks of the Carthusian Order have withdrawn from the world so they can place themselves in the presence of God. Alone in their cells, they pray, work, and take their meals, freed from worldly distractions and the cacophony of thoughts that course through your mind and mine, when, at the end of the day, we kneel …

Fr. Thomas Dubay Fr. Thomas Dubay, a renowned teacher and writer on prayer and the spiritual life, presents a simple, profound and practical book on the most important of all human activities, communion with God. Prayer Primer is written for intelligent adults (and teenagers) who want God and a serious prayer life, but it does not presuppose that they need or have a theological background. It …

Prayer The Key To Salvation . A book every Catholic should read because according to the ordinary course of Divine Providence, man cannot be saved without praying. Shows the necessity of prayer for the just & for sinners, the power of the prayer of children and of the just, the conditions and qualities of prayer, etc. Imprimatur.

Tomás Spidlík S.J., Anthony P. Gythiel, Translator This second volume on Eastern Christian spirituality amplifies in depth the final two chapters of the earlier The Spirituality of the Christian East: A Systematic Handbook . Like St. John Cassian in writing his Conferences, Cardinal Spidlík does not advocate any particular pattern of prayer, but sets out faithfully to collect and share the …

A wonderful introduction to the experience of prayer. (Introduction by Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR) God wants us to share our lives and our hearts with him. In this updated and expanded edition of a spiritual classic, Christian Brother Joseph Schmidt gently leads us to recognize that honest reflection before God on the ordinary experiences of our lives is the very means of our spiritual growth. …

By Enzo Bianchi; Translated by James W. Zona Scripture brings the Word of God to us when we read and welcome it in faith as the Word which comes from God and leads to God. Scripture is the means by which we live in God. The ancient monastic (and patristic) way of reading Scripture involves reflection (meditation) and prayer. It is listening to the Word, allowing the Word to become active in …

Praying with Benedict explores the spirituality of the monastic tradition and draws out the essence of a way of praying that embraces the whole of the Christian's life. Korneel Vermeiren begins by examining the spirituality of the early monastic tradition from the fourth to the sixth centuries. He looks at the central place of prayer in the Rule of St Benedict and the tradition of continuous …

Deeping your prayer life with the "apostle of Divine Mercy", St. Faustina Praying with Faustina presents both the life and the spirituality of this twentieth-century Polish nun, whose message of Christ and his unending mercy has spread throughout the world. At the core of Faustina’s spirituality was her deepening awareness of Christ’s invitation to dwell in his merciful …

Teresa of Avila was declared a doctor of the church because of her reform efforts, the profundity of her writings about the spiritual life, and her dynamic faith and love. With her ability to combine common sense and deep mysticism, Teresa shows us what it means to be persons alive in our own culture who enter into the depths of our own life and heart and find God there. Part of the Companions …

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 …

Enter into a deeper understanding of the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in Salvation History and in your life. Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, MIC, says of this book: "Purest of All Lilies is an in-depth study by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, of the very special relationship between the Virgin Mary and St. Faustina. I strongly recommend this book to devotees of The Divine Mercy. Its value is the …

Orginally published in 1944. By Fr. Raoul Plus, S.J. Everybody knows that the Christian is bound, as far as possible, to be a living Christ, another Jesus Christ. But to be a Christ for one's own personal benefit is not enough; we have to Christianize those around us ... in a word, we have to radiate Christ. Radiating Christ by Raoul Plus is an appeal to militant Catholics to effectively …

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 …

Matthew Kelly At a time when many Catholics are disillusioned, questioning their faith, and filled with doubts about the relevance of Catholicism in the modern world, the voice of one young man cries out to the world's largest faith community with a clarity that is rare and inspiring. Rediscovering Catholicism takes us on an adventure of life-changing proportions. Beginning with our common …

These short meditations are a perfect way for Catholic women of any age to start or end their days. Anne Costa helps us to see beyond the daily clutter of our lives to our real purpose--fulfilling the great calling God has given to women, whose unique gifts can change the world. While acknowledging the struggles and temptations that women face, Costa always leaves them with hope that they can …

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.

“15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas, and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief …

Revised edition. Available late April 2009. Born into a humble family which fell into extreme poverty, Saint Bernadette of Lourdes was only fourteen when the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to her for the first of eighteen visits near Lourdes, in southern France. A woman of faith, purity, and innocence, Saint Bernadette maintained a state of childlike innocence throughout her short life and …

“15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas, and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief …

“15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas, and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief …

“15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas, and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief …

“15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas, and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief …

Saint John Cassian on Prayer Translated, with an introduction, by Augustine M. Casiday Cassian’s insights on prayer have been read and honored for sixteen centuries by Christians in both East and West. His two classic conferences, conversations with desert monks, are published here in a new translation. Augustine M. Casiday, currently Leverhulme Fellow in the Department of Theology at Durham …

"15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas, and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief biography …

“15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas, and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief …

“15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas, and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief …

“15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas, and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief …

" The greatest saint of modern times " said Pope Pius X back in 1914, speaking of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. And, in 1997, Pope John Paul II declared Thérèse a Doctor of the Church, citing the timeliness of her doctrine and the wisdom and practicality with which she grasped the Gospel message. Why all this acclaim for Thérèse, who was only a little middle-class girl from France at the end of the …

“15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas, and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief …

Translated, with an introduction by Sister Benedicta Ward SLG; Foreword by Metropolitan Anthony [Bloom] of Sourzah `Give me a word, Father', visitors to early desert monks asked. The responses of these pioneer ascetics were remembered and in the fourth century written down in Coptic, Syriac, Greek, and later Latin. Their Sayings were collected, in this case in the alphabetical order of the …

This book has readings to aid Secular Franciscans in their prayer life.  Many of the time-tested prayers from the previous edition, compiled by Fr. Marion Habig, OFM, have been retained and new liturgical directives have been incorporated into the present edition.

Father 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. Fr. Thomas Dubay, …

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 …

Are you looking for the: Simple way to love God? Simple way to live? Simple way to love your neighbor? Simple way to pray? Simple way to love all of God’s creatures? The Simple Way: Meditations on the Words of Saint Francis might have the answers you are seeking. Just as Saint Francis said, “I have done what is mine, do what is yours to do,” Franciscan priest and best-selling …

In Sobornost , the Russian word for “unity,” Catherine leads her readers on the journey of a lifetime. She guides us along the pathway that takes us home to God’s house, into the graced intimacy of eternal belonging. Here we rediscover the final unity that flows from Divine Persons, one in love—Father, Son, and Spirit. Here Catherine holds the lost key, the forgotten …

“Recommended for every believer who wishes to grow in personal prayer.” — Catholic Bishops National Bulletin on Liturgy Written in a practical and personal style, Catherine Doherty’s popular book brings us to the very heart of prayer. Her words give evidence of deep spirituality and practical wisdom as she draws on her years of reflection on Eastern Christian (Byzantine) and Western Christian …

In spite of the huge numbers of books and articles written about the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity is still the most neglected member of the Godhead. We can imagine what the Son is like because he became man and dwelt among us. Even though the Father never became incarnate, we can imagine what he is like because we have known earthly fathers. But the Holy Spirit works in hidden, …

"Kindness," "Death," and "Self-Deceit," Father Faber's most famous essays, form the major portion of his Spiritual Conferences, perhaps his most widely read book. But it also includes his usual penetrating insights on many other topics, with chapters on "Weariness in Well-Doing," "Why So Little Comes of Frequent Confession," "Heaven and Hell," "Taking Scandal," "The Monotony of Piety," …

Spiritual Consolation What does God want for our lives? How can we assess when feelings, even pleasant ones, are signs that God is calling us in a particular direction? In Spiritual Consolation , Fr. Timothy Gallagher, a retreat leader and popular author of The Examen Prayer and The Discernment of Spirits , introduces us to the teachings of Ignatius of Loyola on this crucial question. Through …

Let The Great Masters Of Christianity Lead You To Holiness You say your prayers. You attend Mass. You read the Bible. You want a deeper, more intimate relationship with the Lord. You want a more spiritual life, but don't know where to turn. Now, let the great masters of Christianity instruct you on the heart of prayer. Bishop Alfred Hughes takes you on a step-by-step pilgrimage into the life …

Spiritual and psychological insights from a Trappist monk Long years of prayer and contemplation disclosed to a holy Trappist monk many long-forgotten secrets about God and man — surprising secrets that reveal to you who God is . . . and who you are in His sight. In spellbinding detail filled with holy fire, Trappist Father M. Raymond shows that the reality of who you are in Christ is …

Fr. Aidan Nichols, O.P. Learn from the greatest Catholic minds of modern times. If you could invite eight great minds from the recent past to dinner, who would they be? Wouldn't it be wonderful to spend just a few hours with some of the great Catholic thinkers of the modern age? Dorothy Sayers, G. K. Chesterton, St. Therese of Lisieux, Edith Stein - these are the giants of our time. And …

By Fr. Tomas Spidlík S.J.; Translated by Anthony P. Gythiel Professor-emeritus of the Pontifical Oriental Institute at Rome, Fr. Tomas Spidlík dedicated his scholarly life to studying and teaching the theology and spirituality of the Christian East in the hope of reconciling Eastern and Western Christian traditions. In this encyclopaedic overview of Eastern spiritual teaching he …

Angela Carol The great Archangel Raphael is the Angel of Marriage, of Healing, of Happy Meetings, of Joy and of Travel. This booklet gives the Scriptural background about St. Raphael, plus famous prayers to use in invoking his aid. St. Raphael identifies himself as "one of the seven who stand before the Lord." (Tobias 12:15). He brings blessings for both body and soul, a fact demonstrated in …

A fascinating exploration of the roots of Byzantine Christianity. The Byzantine tradition -- Christian culture that arose in the eastern part of the Roman Empire -- fed the rise of Orthodoxy in the Greek and Slavic worlds. Today, thirst for authentic spirituality attracts new interest in the Byzantine tradition's taste for beauty, science of prayer, and emphasis on the quest for holiness. …

‘Strannik’ is Russian for pilgrim, one with a vocation—a unique, holy calling. Pilgrimage is more than something you ‘do.’ ‘Being a pilgrim’ consumes all of you. The pilgrim is to “be the Gospel and to preach it with his words and with his being.” In Strannik , Catherine shows that pilgrimage is not just something for a few spiritual ascetics with wanderlust. Even less does it resemble the …

      Discover Pope Benedict's wise and visionary perspective as a guide for your own daily spirituality. Find clarity, direction, and inspiration with five brief minutes of quiet reflection as if led by Pope Benedict himself. Each topic begins with a simple excerpt from Pope Benedict's writings or teachings, followed by these helpful prompts for thoughtful meditation: Think …

Description:   By Sr. Ilia Delio, O.S.F. Sometimes the gift of free will does not seem like God has done us a favor. God has given us free will, but what is God's will in our lives? To seek God's will, we must get to know God. This book helps us to explore the will of God not as an end in itself, but as the path to freedom; not the freedom of autonomy, but the freedom of love. The …

By Rev. Murray Bodo, O.F.M. This book challenges the reader with a renewed understanding of the saint: a Francis who shows us a way of life both stimulating and troubling, who asks us to look again at the possibilities within us and around us, and to whom we turn repeatedly in interpreting our own human experience of God. The Franciscan way helps, transforms and renews us. The book is composed …

A spiritual classic for our time, for all time. Sixty years on, Boylan's remarkable spiritual classic is one to which Catholics continually return. In This Tremendous Lover , a Trappist monk speaks clearly and perceptively to the world of priests, religious, or laity still "in the world." Boylan explains God's plan for our happiness, and how we are each called to participate in this …

A remarkable little gem of a book that will help you make more time for God in your busy life. Are you too busy to pray? What if you could actually gain time and be more productive by praying? Would you pray more? We often forget the real secret to gaining time and being productive is to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well (Mt 6:33). If we …

One of the great problems facing working women and housewives seems to be their inability to find time to lead full spiritual lives. Many feel they do not have time for God, the Church or religion in their hectic daily routines. Also, material ambitions often obstruct their need to know and love God. In these and similar situations, it becomes easy to stop praying and to forget about God …

Transformed by Love: The Way of Mary Magdalen By Sister Margaret Magdalen, CSMV Mary Magdalen is often associated with the woman—described as a sinner—who anointed Jesus with costly ointment at the home of Simon the Pharisee. Drawing from Mary’s experience, Sister Margaret Magdalen shows the vital role of transformed passion as a God-given and essential part of Christian …

Any book written by a saint is a treasure, but a book written by one, who was hailed in his time as the “angel of the Apocalypse,” his Treatise consists of nineteen brief instructions on a variety of timeless spiritual topics, all but two of which are easily translatable to the lay apostles of today. The reader will find especially relevant this great preacher’s remedies for …