New leather-bound edition of St. Faustina's Diary.
An all-in-one compilation of instructions, meditations, and prayers from one of the great Doctors of the Church, this collection of the best of Saint Alphonsus Liguori is taken chiefly from his books on the Christian virtues, on the mysteries of the faith (the Incarnation, the Redemption, the Eucharist), and on what he calls with celebrated precision "the glories of Mary." Introduced with an …
By Teresia Renata Posselt, O.C.D. Edited by Susanne M. Batzdorff, Josephine Koeppel and John Sullivan Teresa Renata Posselt, O.C.D. was the Novice Director, then Mother Prioress of the Cologne Carmel when Edith Stein lived there. This is Posselt’s tribute to Saint Edith Stein, a wreath of recollections, lovingly woven together. It is also the first-ever biography published about that “Great …
“This volume presents new translations of five of Augustine’s works: The Excellence of Marriage, Holy Virginity, The Excellence of Widowhood, Adulterous Marriages, and Continence.... The volume is to be commended on several points. The translation itself is in eminently readable, clear English that should be accessible to anyone interested in Augustine.... The general introduction does an …
Reviews "The English reads smoothly and clearly. The sermons have helpful subdivisions in the contents as well as the text. Highly recommended." Library Journal "A 'must' for libraries" Catholic Library World "An excellent resource!" Choice
Translation by John Clarke, O.C.D. Prepared by Marc Foley, O.C.D. This study edition is designed to assist contemporary readers to apply the spiritual insights of Story of a Soul to their lives. It provides introductions, reflections and discussion questions for each chapter of the text. Shortly before she died, Thérèse Martin predicted that her “Little Way” to holiness would be an inspiration …
Reviews "Gerald Bonner is a great interpreter of Augustine's religious life and views, and his essay situating these writings within the context of Augustine's life and works is clear and well-presented, and deftly summarizes the history of the research on the authenticity and the order of these works. The notes by Bonner and Sister Agatha Mary elucidate Augustine's thought, helpfully note …
Review "The late Fr. John Rotelle has done a work I have been waiting for for a long time. Having prayed my way through The Confessions for half a century, I hail this marvelous anthology of prayer and the beautiful translation." —Benedict J. Groeschel, Author of Augustine: Major Writings
This is a paperback, three volume set.
By Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, OCD, edited by Conrad De Meester, OCD, translated from the critical edition by Salvatore Sciurba, OCD, with an preface by Gerald E. May, Ph.D. Only English translation of the French critical edition, this volume includes a general introduction, bibliography, and testimonies about Brother Lawrence by those who knew him. The third centenary of the death …
Reviews: “What Father Hill has provided is a splendid translation, made from a trustworthy Latin text, of what is for some of us the foundation work of Christian theology. He has fitted out his translation, clearly the best of the four that have been made into English, with notes that go well beyond the perfunctory and a 38-page introduction that is a delight to read.” Barry Ulanov, Journal of …
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 …
Review "Somewhere around 400 A.D., Saint Augustine of Hippo wrote some instructions for a friend onhow to teach the faith to people who were interested in joining Christianity, but had no religious background. That scholarly document, Instructing Beginners in Faith (De catechizandis Rudibus) has been translated from the original and proves its relevance 16 centuries." Crux of the News
By Edith Stein, translated by Josephine Koeppel, OCD. The majority of her surviving letters, with 4 photos and index of recipients. Edith Stein comes alive through these warm, totally attentive letters. She joins a deeply sensitive heart with her keen intelligence, revealing herself to be a wise mentor and a caring friend available to anyone who approached her. Here we learn what was …
By Edith Stein, translated by Waltraut Stein, Ph.D. Shorter spiritual writings on prayer, liturgy, and the spirit of Carmel, with 5 photos and index. This is an inspiring collection of Edith Stein's shorter spiritual writings, many available for the first time in English translation. They were composed during her final years, often at the request of her Carmelite superiors. Here the noted …
The seven works of Saint Augustine that are contained in this volume all deal with the problem of faith in God. They were written over the course of three decades, beginning with True Religion (390) and extending to the Enchiridion of Faith, Hope and Charity (c.421). Hence this selection of writings provides an impressive insight into the intellectual and spiritual development of one of the …
Sermon in a Sentence - A Treasury Of Quotations On The Spiritual Life St. Catherine Of Siena This is the 3rd volume in the series of books of quotes, prayers and insights from famous saints, this being from St Catherine of Siena, a Doctor of the Church. This deluxe book contains a collection of hundreds of direct quotes and short sayings of St. Catherine of Siena, carefully arranged by the …
This little book of excerpts from the Revelations of St. Bridget of Sweden is one of the spiritual classics of the Church. Herein are related most intimate details in the life of Our Lord and His Blessed Mother, including the early life of Our Lady, the birth and hidden life of Jesus at Nazareth, the most sorrowful Passion of Our Lord, and Our Lady's assumption into Heaven. …
About this Book One of the great religious masterpieces of all time--a spiritual guide for everyone seeking to live a truly Christian life, revised and updated for the modern reader. About the Author Formerly Bishop of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Edward Egan was named Archbishop of New York by Pope John Paul II in 2000. In 2001, he was consecrated a cardinal by His Holiness.