Four Ways of Holiness for the Universal Church Drawn from the Monastic Tradition Francis Kline, OCSO We find the essence of holiness deep in the Scriptures, in the teaching and imitation of Jesus. When a Christian lives a particular way of holiness back to its scriptural source, we see in the person the Church as it waits for the Saviour, beyond all activities and ministries. We hear …
Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis This book explores in depth six Gospel scenes so as to discover in these the essential elements of Christian discipleship. In addition, an introductory chapter describes the basic requirements for receiving the Word of God effectively in our hearts: namely, that we "become wet clay in God's hands", so that God can impress upon us any form he chooses. And a concluding …
Relating to Others as Jesus Would Six Weeks with the Bible: Catholic Perspectives By Kevin Perrotta For busy adults who want to study the Bible but don't know where to begin, Six Weeks with the Bible provides an inviting starting point. Each guide is divided into six concise, 90-minute segments that introduce one book of the Bible. All biblical text is printed in the guides, which means …
Michael Dubruiel Encounter Christ in every celebration of the Eucharist. Nine concrete steps to help you join your own sacrifice to the sacrifice of Christ as you: S erve (Obey the command that Jesus gave to his disciples at the first Eucharist.) A dore (Put aside anything that seems to rival God in importance.) C onfess (Believe in God's power to make up for your weaknesses.) R espond (Answer …
In accessible and lively prose, this book explains the ceremonies of the Catholic Mass and their meaning for lay people, including the young. It is designed to meet the widespread complaint that the Mass is boring, incomprehensible, or alienating. Fr. Randolph goes through the Mass step by step, looking at the origin and purpose of the various elements, and relating them to the reader's …
In his typical lucid and original style, the popular spiritual writer Peter Kreeft explores many aspects and questions about prayer, the center of our spiritual lives. In a series of imaginative dialogues (like prayer itself), Kreeft shows how prayer can be an exciting adventure, an inexhaustible joy, a conversation with God--the source of wisdom and strength. Written in a practical, …
A renowned spiritual director unveils the Master of the interior life. In the prayer lives of many Christians there is one person of the Trinity that often goes overlooked – The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is no less involved in our lives than the Father and the Son, yet many are unaware of this. Jesus said about the Holy Spirit, “If I go, I will send you another Comforter.” …
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 life. Each chapter is …
Teresa of Avila (1512-1582) is one of the world's most beloved mystics. Her autobiography has enchanted millions of readers through her use of everyday language to describe her quest for union with God. The Way of Perfection presents Teresa's approach to incorporating spirituatlity into everyday life. Using earthy language, Teresa encourages spiritual seekers to engage in a …
Fr. Edward G. Maristany This book will help you to look forward to going to Mass instead of going out of reluctant duty. In the personable and straightforward style which made Call Him Father so popular, Fr. Maristany brings to light the content, meaning and purpose of the Catholic Mass. The result is an effective guide into the spirit of the Liturgy, a valuable aid to experiencing in full the …
God's Providence Explained by Henri Morice How the Lord fashions each moment and each event to care for you and draw you closer to Him These pages will show you how every moment of your day adn every event of your life is in the loving hands of god. Yes, bad things do happen to you, but these pages will help you realize that God doesn't will these evils for you - nor does He desire that …
Adrienne von Speyr In this major work on prayer, edited by Hans Urs von Balthasar, Adrienne discusses the many aspects and kinds of prayer, the vocation of every Christian.
According to the great St. Alphonsus Liguori (a Doctor of the Church), our choice between Heaven and Hell depends on whether or not we pray. And St. Teresa of Avila wanted to stand on a high mountain to cry out constantly to the world: "Pray, pray, pray!" This small book, full of Catholic teaching, Scriptural wisdom and the words of the saints, shows how our lowly prayers of …
Adrienne Von Speyr Adrienne von Speyr, whom Hans Urs von Balthasar called "one of the great mystics of the Church", shares her own prayers with us on a variety of spiritual themes. These prayers from a modern mystic who lived very much in the world as a devoted medical doctor and wife are profound, unique and intriguing. They cover a variety of themes and needs that will be both an inspiration …
There have been thousands of books written about prayer and millions of sermons preached about it, yet people continue to wonder: Why doesn’t God answer me when I cry out to him? In light of all the problems we face in life, we want to know why God is often so “silent” when we pray to him. Anthony DeStefano, author of the bestselling A Travel Guide to Heaven, knew there had to be an answer to …
Be inspired by the life and spirituality of one of the great saints of modern times, St. Pio of Pietrelcina. Although he possessed a startling number of supernatural gifts, including the stigmata or the wounds of Christ, Padre Pio was a humble priest who taught and practiced obedience, trust, and charity. Each of the fifteen meditations in Praying with Padre Pio relates biographical …
The Ways Of Mental Prayer by the Rev. Dom Vitalis Lehodey One of the Church's greatest classics on mental prayer, highly commended by Fr. Garrigou-Lagrance and Pope St. Pius X. Concentrates on the beginning stages of mental prayer up through the "prayer of quiet," but also goes into the higher levels. Describes the passage from ordinary prayer to mystical prayer, which is the giant …
A very popular workbook for SFO candidacy formation, used by hundreds of Fraternities across the U.S. Three-ring peforated paper for use in binders, pages come plastic-wrapped.
Light From Light An Anthology of Christian Mysticism - Second Edition Louis Dupre James A. Wiseman, OSB This revised edition of Light from Light brings together selections from twenty-three of the most important Christian mystics, from Origen of Alexandria in the third century to Thomas Merton in the twentieth. It has five new persons not included in the first edition and completely updated …
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