In Living Life Abundantly , Catholic teacher and television broadcaster Johnnette Benkovic tells the extraordinary stories of Catholics whose lives were changed by God's touch. Readers will find reasons for hope and joy in accounts of a mother who forgave her child's killer, of a woman healed of eating disorders, of a singer freed from the damage of date rape, of a male prostitute converted to …
Fr. Charles Quadrupani wrote this book for everyone who longs to give himself to God — and who knows what must be done to be holy — but who just can’t manage to break free of worldly habits. In other words, How to Love God and Keep His Commandments is for everyday folks like you and me. It will help you banish your discouragement and grow in the peace of God as you struggle to love Him and to …
Progress In Divine Union Fr. Raoul Plus, S.J. Our times cry out for saints! But how can we grow holy? In these pages, the wise Jesuit priest Raoul Plus teaches us two ways to do so. First, he explains how we must come to see ourselves as nothing, so we can practice a life of generosity — a life in which all we have and all we do is for God . . . without reservation. Then he shows how, through …
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 …
The Three Conversions In The Spiritual Life By Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange, OP Formerly titled The Three Ways of the Spiritual Life. All Catholics should go through three "conversions" in their spiritual life - but many do not, and thus remain spiritually stunted all their lives. Here, Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange - perhaps the greatest theologian of the 20th century - explains the classic Catholic …
In The Divine Romance , Bishop Sheen delves into love and life with all its pain, sorrow, loneliness and human failures from the perspective of our human quest for God, the inner life of the Trinity, the outpouring of the Spirit and most of all the Lord of Calvary and Easter. The book touches on perennial themes and is a classic that has a power to heal, help and inspire the reader. In his …
A wonderful, new collection of thoughts and meditations on the Church Year by Pope Benedict XVI. In this beautifully illustrated book, Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) gives us meditations on various Liturgical Seasons and Feasts throughout the year, as well as other interesting spiritual and secular themes. These profound and inspiring thoughts bring his broad theological experience as …
WORLD-RENOWNED BOOK ON SPIRITUALITY, hits America to help calm fears and anxieties. When disappointed by the frailty of human relationships and the temporality of material possessions, what better way to quiet your worries than to remember: " God is in love with you. " A book for both the beginner and the advanced in the spiritual life, it leads its reader to praying self-abandonment …
Light And Peace - Instructions For Devout Souls To Dispel Their Doubts And Allay Their Fears R. P. Quadrupani A handbook for getting to Heaven, comprised of 25 short, practical chapters on the basics of our spiritual life. A book that should be read by everyone and is especially good to give to high school students to get them started on the right path. But it is actually an excellent …
Edited by Br. Angelo Devananda In her own words, Mother Teresa tells of the simple joy of following Jesus and surrendering fully to him. Her life of radical poverty and wholehearted dedication to the poorest of the poor forms the heart of this inspiring surrender to God and to those most in need. It is part of the genius of Mother Teresa that she finds ways to tailor her spirituality to people …
When Lightning Strikes Twice by Marci Alborghetti For people who've worked hard to overcome an addiction or adopt a healthy, positive lifestyle, a new addiction or a second descent into illness can also represent personal failure. Even more disturbing to those of us facing a repeated crisis is the initial impact it may have on our faith and relationship with God. When we find ourselves facing …
By Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Father Benedict Groeschel invites us to explore the astonishing mystery of God's loving plan for us. We all hunger to know more about God and our own destiny. Healing the Original Wound is a book about our journey toward God, our journey from the personal hell of sin and alienation toward the paradise of being held in the "Everlasting Arms of God." …
By Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Father Benedict Groeschel believes that we've lost touch with how revolutionary the Beatitudes really are! The plain but astounding truth is that the Beatitudes reveal to us the very heart of God. When you begin to comprehend the beauty of living the Beatitudes that Jesus gave us, you'll discover that he's placed heaven in our hands. A Servant Book.
This compact 64-page booklet sets down the basic information needed by new parishioners. It answers questions such as why one should register right away, how soon to arrange for a child’s Baptism, and when to notify the priest that one intends to be married—plus it gives handy lists of popular Christian Baptismal names. Printed in large type.
Once again Maria Vadia makes scripture come alive. In a most profound way she helps to mediate the grace to hear the Word of God and to apply ity to life situations. As she applies Scripture, she points out the weaknesses in human nature and provides us with the guidelines for taking the word and translating it into a plan of action. Sister Marcella Purpura, C.S.J. Director of Diocesan Renewal …
Father Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R The Good News remains the good news! We live in a time when science seems to be continually chipping away at the foundations of belief in God. A time when some scholars scoff at what the Gospels and the Church teach about Jesus. A time when scandal has shaken many good people in the Church. We live in a time that fosters the haunting question, why do we …
The Gift of Oneself . By 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 …
"In The Two Pillars S. C. Biela presents and examines two of the most fundamental aspects of interior life: contrition and gratitude. He insightfully likens contrition and gratitude to two spiritual pillars in unexpected, thought provoking ways. Additionally, Biela reminds us of the special gift and role of the Blessed Mother as God's instrument who assists the individual in growing in the …
The Mystical Evolution Fr. John Arintero, O.P An easily understood though exhaustive study of the spiritual life that is full of learning and that quotes copiously from the Bible,Saints, Fathers and Doctors of the Church and classic spiritual writers. Imbued with holiness, the author makes his work come alive with its simplicity and understanding. A veritable encyclopedia of what the Saints …
Spiritual Conferences Fr. John Tauler This book is a famous classic covering a variety of subjects crucial to our spiritual growth and welfare. Easy to read and rich in meaning, it comes to grips with the essential problems we all face in our struggle with the world, the flesh and the devil. Shows that to attain perfection, we must battle against the subtle complacencies we are often …
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