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 …

Frank J. Sheed, one of the most distinguished and popular Catholic writers of the twentieth century, is known as a champion of the faith. The Action of the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life , a new edition of his original book, is another example of Sheed's ability to shed light on the mysteries of our faith. With his keen insight, Sheed notes that action upon mankind, individually and …

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 …

This is a book for those who desire to pray with Sacred Scripture. Following the spiritual itinerary of the Spiritual Exercises by Ignatius of Loyola, forty reflections offer a great resource for those beginning to pray with Scripture. They provide accompaniment in the first, tentative steps of such blessed prayer. For those who already practice prayer with Scripture, and who seek new depth in …

This volume, in the Classics of Western Spirituality series, is an anthology of sermons, homilies and poems written by Anglo-Saxons during the later part of their age (c. 660-1066) in Britain. Translated and Introduced by Robert Boenig

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 …

Do you believe that God answers all prayers? Does God answer all your prayers? As Christians, we believe that God always answers our prayers, but we don’t always get the answers we want. Popular Catholic author Woodeene Koenig-Bricker has discovered a prayer that asks God for gifts that he wants to give us--and our Lord’s answers will delight us! The prayer, written by the beloved …

Description:   Written by a long-time friend and associate of Mother Teresa, this work features nearly 100 of Mother Teresa's favorite prayers, including many of her own works. Covering a variety of issues and situations, these prayers demonstrate Mother Teresa's spiritual mission: to spread peace and love throughout the world. Hardcover

Be Holy - A Catholic's Guide to the Spiritual Life By Father Thomas G. Morrow Foreword by Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl "Strive for heavenly happiness. The journey is hard but sweet."-From Chapter One If you're hoping to get to heaven, you'll need a plan to reach your goal. Do you pray? Give any thought to the virtues? Do works of mercy? And what about the sacraments? Been to confession …

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

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.

This book should be declared a national treasure! We lead tremendously busy lives, with 1,001 things to do. Even so, every saint and renowned spiritual director through the ages has said the same thing: If we desire to become saints, we must spend time daily in meditation. With this book (which sold out of its first printing), Fr. Bartunek has created an extensive, Christ-centered resource to …

In Bogoroditza , “She who gave birth to God,” we have a mother who is always with us, caring for us, always revealing her son. Catherine shows us how to walk with Mary, gently and slowly, through the life of her Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. We are led to Mary's essential “school of love,” where we will learn how to restore this world to God—and that this restoration lies not in what you do, but …

An amazing new book from one of the great mystic visionaries of the 20th century. Adrienne von Speyr, a renowned mystic and spiritual writer from Switzerland, was received into the Catholic Church at the age of 38 on the Feast of All Saints, 1940, by one of the theological giants of the 20th century, Fr. Hans Urs von Balthasar. He became her spiritual director and confessor until her death in …

Fear, doubt, hesitation, and uncertainty are just a few of the emotions that hold us captive and prevent us from becoming all that we were called to be as sons and daughters of a loving God. How often Jesus had to ask his own disciples why they were so fearful, so reluctant to act, so slow to believe. He spoke of their lack of faith and said that if they would abide in his word, they would …

This noted spiritual writer, Fr. Maloney here demonstrates how the indwelling Trinity calls us to ecstasy through the transforming power of intimate love. Described here are personal and sacramental methods for emptying ourselves in order to allow the inner light of the Divinity to fill us and radiate from us. The book explores the ways our communication and communion with God deepens our …

How do I find fulfillment in life? How do I obtain happiness? Despite a multitude of self-help books in recent years, these eternal questions have become increasingly urgent in today’s directionless world. Author Jacques Philippe provides some answers. In his new book, Called to Life , he explains that a complete and fulfilled life is much more assured when we stop trying to chart our …

Synopsis Beloved by millions, Camino (the original Spanish editon of The Way ) is St. Josemaría’s spiritually rich collection of points for meditation and prayer. Genial but pointed, Camino is born out of deep Christian experience and aims at encouraging people to love God and live for Him. Says St. Josemaría: The 999 points which make up Camino were written with yearnings …

This volume offers translations of numerous texts from the Celtic tradition from the 6th through the 13th centuries, in a cross-section of genres and forms, including saints' lives, monastic texts, poetry, devotional texts, liturgical texts, apocrypha, exegetical texts and theological treatises. 

This is a book of seventy-two concise meditations each on a different subject. Whether it is an event, as the Day; or a virtue, as Gratitude; or a ravaging infidelity, as Islam; or a person, as Our Lady; our author zeroes in on the topic and, with an amazing depth of understanding, simplifies it in relation to time and eternity. The salient theme throughout Brother Maluf’s daily …

“15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas, and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief …

The Psalms run like a golden thread through the beautiful garment of Orthodox and Eastern Catholic worship. In addition to inspiring the public prayer of the church, the Psalms are an indispensable part of the private devotions of all who seek a closer relationship with God. Most important, however, the Psalms point toward the ultimate liberation of humanity from sin, death and despair through …

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 …

This inspirational book, containing readings that can be used for personal meditation or prayer services from Easter to the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year I, makes available a collection of the finest reading from the Fathers and spiritual writers of the Church.   

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

Meditations to Help You Banish Your Spiritual Lethargy and Grow Closer to God Without regular reminders of God and a sure routine of prayer and meditation, your inner life shrivels up, your prayers grow listless, the sacraments become habits, and even the Mass seems routine. Daily meditation is a proven remedy for such dangerous spiritual lethargy, and in our day it’s more important than …

This brief introduction to fourteen major literary works in the area of spirituality is a practical guide to the knowledge, love, esteem, and practice of the Catholic faith. A theological reflection on a number of great texts in Catholic spirituality, this work demonstrates their critical relevance to living the faith in the contemporary world today. These works include: The Confessions of St. …

Coming Together in Joy distills Pope Benedict’s counsel from his many years of Truth-searching and study, prayer and reflection, priestly ministry and service to the Church. These 99 short reflections guide us on a journey along various aspects of the Christian faith, such as the bond between reason and belief, Mary, the Eucharist, social justice and evangelization. Ever alert to the …

Is it really possible to enter into a genuine conversation with God? Christians throughout the ages have done so using the ancient practice of lectio divina, or spiritual reading. In this practical and inspirational book, Stephen Binz shows how we can read and reflect on Scripture in ways that enable us to hear God speaking to us in our thoughts and hearts. He explains how to converse with God …

“15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas, and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief …

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 …

The doctrine of deification came under challenge during the Reformation. Likewise, Orthodox Christians have sometimes charged that Roman Catholic teachings on deification lack coherence. In light of these divisions, Daniel Keating eloquently explores biblical and patristic testimony to deification and provides a sure guide into its mysteries. Human beings come to share in the Trinitarian life, …

A wonderful selection of the writings and biographies of the first monks and nuns of the Church. By the fourth century A.D., devout Christians - men and women alike - had begun to retreat from cities and villages to the deserts of North Africa and Asia Minor, where they sought liberation from their corrupt society and the confining shell of the social self. The Desert Fathers is the perfect …

This small but powerful book gives a whole new appreciation for the Precious Blood of Christ. Readers will see why the Precious Blood is a treasure of infinite value. They will learn how to offer the Precious Blood to the Father to atone for sins and obtain all graces and blessings for themselves and others. Included here are inspiring promises of Our Lord; intriguing stories from lives of …

The Discernment Of Spirits Although Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, is one of the most influential spiritual leaders of all time, most readers find his Rule hard to understand. Father Gallagher, an authority and gifted teacher, help us understand the rule and how its insights are essential for our spiritual growth today.

In his Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae , Pope John Paul II had the following to say: “The West is now experiencing a renewed demand for meditation, which at times leads to a keen interest in aspects of other religions. Some Christians, limited in their knowledge of the Christian contemplative tradition, are attracted by those forms of prayer. While the latter contain many …

Divine Intimacy - Meditations on the interior life for every day of the Liturgical year This Book of Meditations is a classic and is seeped in Carmelite spirituality. For every day it offers two meditations, in liturgical arrangement, that enable the soul to enter the conscious presence of God and to reflect on the theme of the day. These are followed by a ‘Colloquy’ that helps the …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

Universally hailed book on the mystical life and how each of us may pursue it BACK IN PRINT, AT LONG LAST Central themes task of the mystic “the dominion of the devil” the mystic in the Church inauthentic mysticism Aquinas on “the highest degree of contemplation in the present life,” found in St. Paul St. Benedict’s “12 degrees of ascetisicm” in our …

“15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas, and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief …

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 …

Review “This selection and arrangement of Chiara Lubich’s spiritual writings opens up the heart and soul of one of the most significant Catholic lay religious figures of our times. In our own day, there may be nothing more important than giving witness to the hope and the possibility of unity between and among people of all faiths — and of those with no faith at all. This is …

Examen Prayer The examen prayer is a transforming and ever-growing practice in Western Christian spirituality. In this enlightening book, Fr. Timothy Gallagher draws from real-life stories and his experience as a spiritual director to explain the core principles of the examen prayer: What is the examen and how can we begin to pray it? How can we adapt it to our individual lives? What are its …

An engaging introduction to the spirituality of the Eastern Churches. The Eyes of the Gospel is Archbishop Joseph Raya’s heartfelt, passionate song of love for God, and for the Byzantine way of life in Christ. “God,” he writes, “is himself a celebration. Consequently, all of creation — man, animals, organic and inorganic life — each at its own level is also …

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 …

Saint Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, espoused the ideal of becoming “contemplatives in action.” He was convinced that contemplation (the deep awareness and appropriation of the unconditional love of God) should affect our actions, and that our actions need to be brought back to contemplation. These five dimensions of the spiritual life: (1) the Holy Eucharist, (2) …

The Following of Christ is now believed to be the original masterpiece of which Thomas k Kempis' Imitation of Christ is a later and edited version, with additions.  The Imitation of Christ has been loved and esteemed for centuries, and rightly so; but many believe that Gerard Groote's original work is even better.  In any event, The Following of Christ is a great, great masterpiece …

Following the Holy Spirit REV. WALTER VAN DE PUTTE, C.S.SP. This is a valuable book for all who want to learn more about the Holy Spirit and His vital role in the lives of all Catholics. Large type, pleasing format, and beautiful illustrations.

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 …

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 …

Fr. Thomas Green, S.J., well-loved author and seminary professor, brings the wisdom he has gained through thirty-five years as a spiritual director to The Friend of the Bridegroom , a personal and insightful look at spiritual direction in the life of the Christian. Rooted in Green's experience, focusing on the directee's spiritual needs, The Friend of the Bridegroom inspires as well as …

Becoming a friend of God and living in His love. Many Christians view God as a solitary, distant figure to be feared. In A Friendship Like No Other , renowned spiritual director William A. Barry, SJ, explores the path to becoming a friend of God. A Friendship Like No Other offers three well-supported and practical sections: prayerful exercises to help lead the reader to the conviction that God …

The Furrow is a wonderful purse or pocket-size book with 1000 points for meditation on prayer, work, pride, suffering and more. The beautiful cover art is a detail from Landscape with the Fall of Icarus (ca 1558) by Peter Bruegel the elder.

By Rev. Michael Ortiz   "Those who are sworn to serve their country in the armed forces are servants of the security and freedom of the nations. If they carry out their duty honorably, they truly contribute to the common good of the nation and the maintenance of peace."— Catechism of the Catholic Church , #2310 This prayer book for Catholic men and women in the U.S. …

Saying "Yes!" to the Holy Spirit in your life.   "God walks with us in this life as a loving friend. Knowing his love and tapping into it is nothing less than spiritual dynamite." — From Chapter One God's love comes to us through the Holy Spirit, but many people are confused about the role and work of this third person of the Trinity. Author David Mangan's …

Someone once described the world in which we live as one drunk with power, lacking in compassion, steeped in selfishness and driven by a consumer-oriented, materialistic mentality. As a result we often find ourselves doing that which we do not want to do and not doing that which we intend. We hurt one another and are wounded in the process. When our thoughts turn to things that really matter, …