Book Description Francis de Sales’s Introduction to the Devout Life has remained a uniquely accessible and relevant treasure of devotion for nearly four hundred years. As Bishop of Geneva in the first quarter of the sevenjteenth century, Francis de Sales saw to the spiritual needs of everyone from the poorest peasants to court ladies. The desire to be closer to God that he found in people from …
The Voice of the Saints Francis W. Johnston, Ed. Over 700 quotes from the Saints arranged by topic. As "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks" (Matt. 12:34), so the Saints are able to distill an encyclopedia of meaning into just a few words. In this book we can reap the benefit of their wisdom. Essential for all in today's confused world.
Peter Berglar, A German university professor, probes the character of Opus Dei's charismatic founder, Saint Josemaria Escriva. Founded in 1928 and numbering more than 75,000 members from 87 countries, Opus Dei represents an important chapter in the modern history of the Catholic Church. Berglar analyses the historical, biographical and spiritual aspects of Opus Dei. He spent more …
About this Book Francis of Assisi is, after Mary of Nazareth, the greatest saint in the Christian calendar, and one of the most influential men in the whole of human history. By universal acclaim, this biography by G. K. Chesterton is considered the best appreciation of Francis's life--the one that gets to the heart of the matter. For Chesterton, Francis is a great paradoxical figure, a man …
About this Book Reflecting St. Josemaría Escrivá’s belief that God can be found in professional and everyday settings, The Way blends passages from sacred Scripture with anecdotes drawn from Escrivá’s life and work, snatches of conversation, and selections from his personal letters. The direct, conversational writing style and its deeply felt humanity are among the book’s main attractions and …
St. Teresa of Avila . By William Thomas Walsh A definitive life of one of the greatest Saints of the church and one of the most appealing women of all time by a master writer. Immensely sane, witty, intelligent, charming and courageous, she is the reformer of the Order of Mt. Carmel, founder of many convents and monasteries, and is universally considered the greatest mystical writer of the …
Review " The Enchiridion , literally meaning a book one holds in the hand, is the mature thought of unquestionably one of the most influential theologians of the western church, St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430). Augustine discusses the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. . . . Those seeking an excellent introduction either to the thought of the mature Augustine or those needing …
St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), a Spanish mystic, is considered to be one of the most profound spiritual teachers in the history of Christianity. The Interior Castle is Teresa's spiritual masterpiece.
Sacred Blood, Sacred Image - The Sudarium Of Oviedo - New Evidence For The Authenticity Of The Shroud Of Turin Janice Bennett The Sudarium Of Oviedo is an ancient, bloodstained cloth that was rescued from the Persian invasion of Jerusalem in 614 AD. Believed to be the Sudarium of the Lord, it was hidden in a chest of relics and taken by sea to Spain. When the Moors invaded the country in 711, …
Susan Helen Wallace, FSP Encounter the Saints Series Kidnapped into slavery at the age of seven and brought to Italy as a teenager, the indomitable Bakhita eventually became a Catholic nun and spent over fifty years joyously serving her Lord as a Canossian Sister. In 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized her. This African saint’s engrossing life story, heroic choices, and forgiving heart make her …
About this Book A superb new translation brings the words of Augustine the preacher stirringly to life! When the great Saint Augustine was called from his country home to become Bishop of Hippo in the fourth century, his new responsibilities took him away from the solitude of his writing and into the glare of the public eye. The author of two of the greatest works of religious literature, …
The Way of Divine Love - By Sr. Josefa Menendez. Twentieth century revelations of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to a young Spanish nun. Inspiring revelations about Our Lord's overwhelming love for souls. He said, "My heart is not only an abyss of love, it is also an abyss of mercy." Imprimatur.
About this Book One of the most celebrated works on mystical theology in existence, as timely today as when St. Teresa of Avila wrote it centuries ago, this is a treasury of unforgettable maxims on self-knowledge and fulfillment. About the Author TERESA OF ÁVILA (1515-82), also called St. Teresa of Jesus, was a Spanish nun and one of the great mystics and religious women of the Roman Catholic …
About this Book A guide to living by the great truths of Christianity--the simplest and most practical work of Teresa of Avila. About the Author St. Teresa of Jesus (de Avila), was a Spanish nun and one of the great mystics and religious women of the Roman Catholic Church. She was the leader of the Carmelite Reform, which restored and emphasized the austerity and contemplative character of …
A Study Edition, with Introduction, Commentary, Discussion Questions, and Glossary Prepared by Kieran Kavanaugh, O.C.D. St. Teresa of Avila is an unsurpassed teacher of Christian prayer and spirituality, and in The Way of Perfection she is at her best. Now, with the help of this study edition, everyone can enjoy the benefits of her wisdom. …
The lives of the saints are unique because of the mystery of holiness, the heart of Catholic spirituality, which surrounds them. The One Year Book of Saints lets you share the adventures of 365 of the greatest heroes of holiness the world has ever known. Each day, you can read the life story of a remarkable man or woman, as well as enrich your life with an appropriate …
St. Teresa of Jesus is the Church's great teacher of prayer, and lectio divina , the ancient Christian approach to praying over the Scriptures, is among the Church's most venerable prayer methods. In this booklet, noted Carmelite retreat director Sam Anthony Morello shows how the tradition of lectio can assist us in following the Teresian way of prayer, and how in turn Teresa's insights and …
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