St. Josemaria Escriva has written something more than a masterpiece:  he has written straight from the heart, and straight to the heart go the short paragraphs which, like a string of pearls which is broken but yet complete, make up The Way.

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 …

Meditations On The Interior Life For Every Day Of The Liturgical Year This is the classic book of daily meditations on the interior life, revised and expanded to correspond with the feasts of the Catholic liturgical year, issued in four separate volumes. Volume I covers from the First Sunday of Advent through the Eighth Week of Ordinary Time. Volume II, from Ash Wednesday through Pentecost. …

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 …

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.

In one series, the original writings of the universally acknowledged teachers of the Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic and Native American traditions have been critically selected, translated and introduced by internationally recognized scholars and spiritual leaders. I abandoned and forgot myself Laying my face on my beloved; All things ceased; I went out from …

After the Bible, The Imitation of Christ is the all-time favorite book of Catholics throughout the world and during the more than 500 years since its first appearance.  And of all the many translations into English, none can equal for reverence and beauty this inspiring translation of Bishop Richard Challoner.  Fr. John Hardon, S.J. says of The Imitation "Its basic theme is …

Meditations On The Interior Life For Every Day Of The Liturgical Year This is the classic book of daily meditations on the interior life, revised and expanded to correspond with the feasts of the Catholic liturgical year, issued in four separate volumes. Volume I covers from the First Sunday of Advent through the Eighth Week of Ordinary Time. Volume II, from Ash Wednesday through Pentecost. …

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 …

Francis Fernandez In Conversation with God, Volume 2  has meditations for all of Lent and Eastertide, based on the daily gospels.  This is number 2 in the 7-volume set of In Conversation with God. This book has a blue vinyl cover with the words " In Conversation with God, Daily Meditaions Volume Two: Lent, Holy Week, Eastertide, Francis Fernandez" all in gold …

Behold the Pierced One by  Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger From the prayerful dialogue between Jesus and His Father, Ratzinger shows we can only approach the mystery of His Heart through the imitation of His prayer.

Geoffrey Bliss, S.J. My Path To Heaven is an old-fashioned "retreat-a-book" that helps children ponder the truths of the Faith and calls them to live lives of holiness in accordance with those truths. Based on the traditional St. Ignatius Retreat (trusted by Catholics for centuries) and adapted particularly for children, this clear, simple, thoughtful presentation of the Faith is ideal for …

Cardinal Francis Xavier Ngyuen Van Thuan In 1975, Cardinal Francis Xavier Ngyuen Van Thuan was arrested by the Communist government of Vietnam and imprisoned for thirteen years, nine of the in solitary confinement, and then finally exiled from Vietnam in 1991. Always reticent about speaking of himself, Cardinal Van Thuan slowly began to realize that his prison experience of suffering and hope …

Meditations On The Interior Life For Every Day Of The Liturgical Year This is the classic book of daily meditations on the interior life, revised and expanded to correspond with the feasts of the Catholic liturgical year, issued in four separate volumes. Volume I covers from the First Sunday of Advent through the Eighth Week of Ordinary Time. Volume II, from Ash Wednesday through Pentecost. …

From the monastery: the little book that shows you How to be a Saint! Yes, holiness is within your reach . . . and attaining it is far simpler than you think. Indeed, this book reveals all you need to know to get started. What’s more, you can start today! Just follow the steps in Holiness: A Guide for Beginners, and holiness will be yours — guaranteed. Author and priest Hubert van Zeller spent …

THE IMITATION OF CHRIST Thomas a Kempis Translated by Ronald Knox & Michael Oakley The spiritual classic by à Kempis, the second most widely read spiritual book after the Bible, has had an astonishing impact on the spiritual lives of countless saints, peasants, and popes for centuries. Even today, the soul-searching words of the fifteenth-century cleric Thomas à Kempis continue to …

Meditations On The Interior Life For Every Day Of The Liturgical Year This is the classic book of daily meditations on the interior life, revised and expanded to correspond with the feasts of the Catholic liturgical year, issued in four separate volumes. Volume I covers from the First Sunday of Advent through the Eighth Week of Ordinary Time. Volume II, from Ash Wednesday through Pentecost. …

Mother Mary Francis, P.C.C. These meditations on the famous prayer of St. Ignatius by a Poor Clare nun and well-regarded spiritual writer will help every reader deepen his prayer life and draw closer to the Person of Christ. Popes, saints, and common folk have made this their daily prayer for centuries. Let the Abbess of cloistered nuns help you reflect deeper on the profound thoughts of this …

Miraculous Images of Our Lord - the companion to Miraculous Images of Our Lady -is one of the most telling revelations ever written about our Saviour.  In this book the best-selling author, Joan Carroll Cruz, has again proved herself one of the foremost Catholic writers and researchers of our time.  For the 42 remarkable true accounts included here describe miraculous manifestations …

" 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 …

Imprimatur: Franciscus Joannes Mugavero, D.D - Episcopus Bruklynensis

Eugene McCaffrey, OCD Written to celebrate her elevation to a Doctor of the Church, this book captures the beauty and simplicity of the message and life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Written by a Carmelite priest who is an expert on the Little Flower, this is an inspirational and devotional little book that draws on her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, and brings together the main elements of …

  Fr. Conelio Mota Ramos, OFM and Fr. Zachary Grant, OFM, Cap. To provide Secular Franciscans of the English-speaking world with a manual containing not only the text but also an explanation of their new rule, we have assembled in one handy volume: (1) the approval of the rule by Pope John Paul II and other documents which introduced the new rule; (2) the approved English translation of …

About The Holy Spirit by Francisca Javiera del Valle First published in Spanish in 1932, this 10-day devotion to the Holy Spirit has attracted many readers to a deeper appreciation and veneration of the "Great Unknown". The author was a poor dressmaker who, in spite of her very limited education, testified to an extraordinary understanding of the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit …

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 …

Mother Teresa A collection of quotes, stories and prayers that reflect Mother Teresa's undying faith and concern for the human spirit.

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.

Pope John Paul II Spend a moment each day of the year reflecting on the wisdom of John Paul II. This book of direct quotes from the Holy Father features an inspiring thought dated for each day. Makes a perfect gift for any age!

The Little Book of the Holy Spirit by Fr. Bede Jarrett, O.P. CHRIST SAID THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT DWELLS WITHIN EACH OF US - loving us, sanctifying us, protecting us from sin, and leading us in the ways of virtue and prayer. In these pages, Fr. Bede Jarrett helps you penetrate this great mystery of God's presence in our hearts. He explains the ineffable dignity that this presence gives you, no …

Very few Catholic writers indeed can touch the minds and hearts of all Catholics-whatever their background-and Fr. Paul O'Sullivan, O.P. happens to be one of these rare few. In How to be Happy-How to be Holy , Fr. O'Sullivan teaches all Christians about prayer: 1) how to pray, 2) how to derive immense benefits from prayer, and 3) how to enjoy the deep consolation of prayer. In the …

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 …

Hilda Graef It's a common but unrecognized problem: without even realizing it, you may have allowed your spiritual life to be distracted and diverted by practices and a ssumptions which are in fact foreign to authentic faith, That's why you need this book! In it, Hilda Graef gives you positive ways to avoid spiritual traps that can (without your noticing) lead you into pride, superstition, …

Hans Urs von Balthasar While von Balthasar's classic Prayer is unparalleled in its development of the Trinitarian, Christological, Mariological and ecclesiological dimensions of prayer, Christian Meditation is a short, readable and eminently practical guide to that form of prayer which God's revelation in Jesus Christ has made indispensable: meditation on the word of God revealing the inner …

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 …

This is the newly revised Twentieth Anniversary Edition of the classic work by Fr. Nouwen.

By Ilia Delio, O.S.F. Masterfully written and intensely enlightening, Franciscan Prayer is the essential handbook for all those seeking to pray and live the Franciscan way. Delio brings to light the "contemplative," "cosmic" and "evangelizing" aspects of Franciscan prayer. Everyone, says Delio, seems to know about Francis' life, his miracles, his devotion to …

Jordan Aumann, O.P. The well-known author gives a complete overview and history of Catholic spirituality from the Apostles to the present day.

Christoph Cardinal Schonborn Christoph Cardinal Schonborn, the editor of the monumental Catechism of the Catholic Church , a world-wide best seller, provides a brief and profound commentary on the fourth part of the Catechism, the Paths of Prayer. Schonborn gives an incisive, detailed analysis of the Paths of Prayer, providing a specific meditation for each week of the year on how to develop a …

The Imitation of Christ has enjoyed greater popularity down the centuries than any Christian book apart from the Bible. Even today, the soul-searching words of the fifteenth-century monk, Thomas á Kempis, continue to resonate, unbounded by time or geography. Drawing on the Bible, the Fathers of the early Church and medieval mysticism, his four-part treatise shrugs off the allure of the …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik You're almost certainly not as kind as you ought to be - and your relationships with God and those you love may be suffering as a result. Probably you just can't find the time - and can't ever seem to develop the patience - that you need in order to be consistently kind amidst the irritations that afflict you daily.  That's why The Hidden Power of Kindness is such …

Gillian T. Ahlgren This book explains the seven stages of the spiritual journey described in the classic Interior Castle. Here, Teresa of Avila, the great Spanish mystic and theological Doctor of the Church, meticulously (and metaphorically, using striking marriage and nature imagery) details the theological doctrine of transformative union with the incarnate, Triune God that systematically …

Fr. Stephen Redmond, S.J. To celebrate what John Paul II rightly calls “The Amazing Sacrament”, Fr. Stephen Redmond has compiled a fascinating and accessable volume for anyone keen to learn more about the central Act of Christian Tradition. The volume gives a brief history of the Eucharist followed by first-hand Eucharistic experiences from Saint Paul in the first century through to Edith …

Like  the heliotropium, an ancient form of sunflower that constantly turned its face toward the sun, so the will of man should be constantly turned toward God - to know and follow His Holy Will. Failure to recognize and accept the Will of God can condemn a soul to misery. Conformity to God's Holy Will, on the other hand, brings peace and contentment to the human heart and is the key …

As in his other popular writings, Father Thomas Dubay's style is profound and meditative yet clear and readable.  He gives an overview of the spiritual life for anyone seeking to grow in the love of God and neighbor.  An expert on the teachings and writings of the two great mystical doctors of prayer and the spiritual life, Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross, Dubay gives solid …

How to Converse Familiarly with God . St. Alphonsus Liguori, Doctor of the Church Just as the title indicates, this famous booklet of St. Alphonsus Liguori teaches us how to speak personally and with confidence in prayer to God, who, the Saint says, will not “speak” to us unless we first speak to Him. Covers every aspect of our personal relationship with God. St. Paul says of …

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 …

The montfort path is the same one which Wisdom took to enter the human family: the Immaculate Mary. Her spirit permeates every aspect of Father de Montfort's staunchly Christ-centered doctrine. To be bathed in her spirit is the turning point of our advance into a renewed baptismal consecration of union with the triune God. The key, then, to an understanding of montfort spirituality is to grasp …

Francis Fernandez In Conversation with God, Volume 1  has meditations for all of Advent and Christmastide, based on the daily gospels.  This is number 1 in the 7-volume set of In Conversation with God. This book has an orange vinyl cover with the words " In Conversation with God, Daily Meditaions Volume One: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Francis Fernandez" all in gold …

"Who do you say that I am?"  Maybe that sounds like an easy question if we remember our catechism.  How about this one:  "Why are you afraid?" Jesus asked His disciples these questions 2000 years ago, and he's still asking them today.  How will we answer? Long a favorite for his spellbinding stories and his profound knowledge of Scripture, Msgr. Richard C. Antall - a …

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 …

Humility of Heart - by Rev. Cajetan da Bergamo Although not entirely a new title for the publisher, it is being listed as new because this edition is newly typeset and repunctuated, so it will come alive as if you never read it before! Our Lord said, "Learn of me, because I am meek, and humble of heart." (Matt 11:29) And also, "Amen, I say to you, unless you be converted …

Francis Fernandez In Conversation with God, Volume 4  has meditations for all of Ordinary Time: Weeks 13-23, based on the daily gospels.  This is number 4 in the 7-volume set of In Conversation with God. This book has a brown vinyl cover with the words " In Conversation with God, Daily Meditaions Volume Four: Ordinary Time: Weeks 13-23, Francis Fernandez" all …