The Sign of the Cross by Bert Ghezzi This inspiring volume by acclaimed writer Bert Ghezzi will help you to reclaim the life-transforming power and blessing of the ancient prayer known simply as the sign of the cross. Bert Ghezzi makes an astounding claim for the sign of the cross: This simple, familiar gesture is actually a powerful prayer. When we trace it on our body, we stir up the new …

Thomas A Kempis The "Imitation of Christ" by Thomas A Kempis needs no introduction. For five centuries it has been the most popular spiritual book second only to the Sacred Scriptures. It presents the fundamental principles of the spiritual life. The Christian soul is invited to follow Christ Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. As we study its contents we are convinced that …

Contains schedules and day-to-day prayers and readings to help you make, or renew, your 33-day Preparation for Total Consecration the de Montfort Way.

A treasury of traditional private prayers along with familiar liturgical devotions that cover all aspects of Catholic heritage, The Essential Catholic Prayer Book is an easy-to-use, all-in-one resource for those looking for a more satisfying and varied prayer life. This book collects in one place prayers for holy days, holidays, or special occasions, prayers of blessing and contrition, prayers …

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 is an illustrated book full of wonderful activities for children and families to help them better understand and celebrate the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons.  This large size, spiral-bound volume is the perfect book to help families learn together and share the joys of this happy time of the liturgical year. Filled with a variety of family activities, saints' celebrations …

In October, 2002 Pope John Paul II updated the prayers of the Rosary for the first time in five centuries when he issued his Apostolic Letter "Rosarium Virginis Mariae." The rosary is the best-known devotional practice of the Catholic Church. Designating this the Year of the Rosary (October 2002 - October 2003), Pope John Paul II added a new set of "mysteries" - events 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.

Decisions Required and Teens inspired:  Living a Strong Catholic Life This Bible was written for YOU!   Motivating and constructive, the Fireside Catholic Youth Bible speaks to you as a Catholic teen.  Enabling you to grow emotionally and spiritually in your Catholic faith, a collection of insightful and thought-provoking articles is presented in five comprehensive sections. …

Communion of the Sick A valuable service booklet for Extraordinary Ministers, the text is set both in English and Spanish. Includes all appropriate readings as well as a series of beneficial pastoral instructions and guidelines. Commentary, history, and appendices are written by the renowned Rev. Joseph M. Champlin. Printed in large type and in two colors.

Guidelines, devotions, and prayers for growth in the spirit of the "Saint of the World." Contains a short biography of this great Saint together with the most popular prayers to him. Large type. Illustrated in two colors.

This pamphlet contains the novena given to St. Faustina as well as instructions for reciting the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Sold in packs of 100.

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 …

THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA - this work has been changing lives for over 400 years. It outlines the Church's classic means of orienting one's soul toward God and eternal salvation.  And this is probably the best edition of the book available anywhere because it is a self-taught version (i.e., it does not require a retreat master). Explained step-by-step for …

Step-by step guidelines - The largest compilation of step-by-step guidelines to the Church's devotions: Explains each devotion Walks you through the process Includes helpful hints and cautions from Tradition Helps you deal with distractions and other obstacles

Msgr. Peter J. Elliott At last, a complete ceremonial manual for the celebration of the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours. Faithful to the renewal of worship authorized by the Second Vatican Council, Ceremonies combines precise guidance to these rites with a pastoral and spiritual approach. A high ideal of noble Catholic worship is consistently maintained, respecting the "continuity of …

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 …

Rev. John A. Nageleisen Charity for the Suffering Souls is not only a complete explanation of the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory, but it is also a devotional and inspirational book conceived to instill in its readers a lasting and powerful devotion to the Poor Souls in Purgatory. This is a profound, provocative and well-rounded study which treats of the sufferings, consolations and duration of …

FIRST TIME IN PAPERBACK! Christians worldwide have been blessing themselves with the sign of the cross for centuries. But few who use this simple, familiar gesture know its impact as a powerful prayer. Author Bert Ghezzi shows how this potent prayer engages the Holy Spirit and affirms Christian identity. With insights derived from Scripture, church teachings, and personal experience, Ghezzi …

Gabriel Bunge, O.S.B. The Fathers of the Church, deeply-rooted in the Scriptures, have left us a rich treasure as inheritance, not only of texts, but also of manners, forms and gestures of prayer. Today, western Christianity in a special way, needs to rediscover the intimate union which must exist—in prayer just as in any aspect of Christian life—between theory and practice, between …

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The Sermons Of St. Frances De Sales On Prayer St. Francis De Sales Shows how prayer is the key to all holiness. Shows the hidden meanings of Scripture (especially the Song of Songs) as applied to prayer. Great insights on Catholic doctrine and holiness by a saint declared a Doctor of the Church in 1877.

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 …

This 6th edition of My Treasury of Chaplets has Chaplets of Our Lord, of Our Lady, of the Saints, the Angels and the Souls in Purgatory - over 90 - plus various rosaries, dedication days and months, as well as Acts of Consecration and other prayers.  It is a wonderful resource for praying a wide variety of rosaries and chaplets.

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 …

"This is not a new hook on prayer to read or to meditate, nor is it a book of prayers to recite. It is a guide for praying. "Characteristic aspects of prayer are re-examined, taken up again today with a sense of new-found joy: the immediate encounter with God and the awareness that the Spirit prays within us; listening to the Word that it may be rooted in the heart, and the …

Conversation With Christ . The practicality of St. Teresa's teaching about mental prayer shines through in this wonderful synopsis of her writings about it--something she said "the whole world could not purchase." Learn how we should pray, in order to grow in the spiritual life.

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 …

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 …

Scepter Publishers is proud to announce this eye-catching keepsake edition of St. Josemaria Escriva's complete published works, available together for the first time in honor of his canonization. This set is essential for libraries and perfect for individuals seeking trustworthy guidance on how to follow Christ in every detail of their daily lives. The Centennial Edition contains the complete …

Very Rev. Joseph Simler The Catechism of Mental Prayer is a completely understandable little book that clearly and thoroughly explains what mental prayer or "meditation" really is, spelling out in detail what some spiritual books only mention in general terms. A special supplement at the end takes the beginner step by step through the three basic parts of this holy exercise. Many …

Fr. Thomas A. Hand, O.S.A. Prayer is a subject that is of vital interest to Christians of all ages.  We are constantly asking questions such as:  What is prayer?  Why should we pray?  For what and for whom should we pray?  How should we pray? In this easy-to-read volume, Father Hand has provided answers to these and many other questions from the thought of a Master of …

Amy Welborn Why didn't God answer my prayers? What's the best way to pray? Does praying do any good at all? For many teenagers, the whole subject of prayer is a mystery. Amy Welborn helps them understand what the Church teaches, and why what the Church teaches is right.

THE HANDBOOK OF INDULGENCES Norms and Grants This is the revised edition of the ENCHIRIDION OF INDULGENCES and the official English translation of the Church’s book on indulgences and includes a list of the works and prayers to which indulgences are attached.

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 …

Explains the classic seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and how to obtain them. It shows how the Holy Ghost works in our souls, and what the souls are like with the Holy Spirit and also without Him. Plus, contained here are many prayers to the Holy Spirit that will draw us closer to Him. This little book is the key to receiving the Holy Spirit profoundly into our hearts and receiving the …

Scepter Publishers is proud to announce this eye-catching keepsake edition of St. Josemaria Escriva's complete published works, available together for the first time in honor of his canonization. This set is essential for libraries and perfect for individuals seeking trustworthy guidance on how to follow Christ in every detail of their daily lives. The Centennial Edition contains the complete …

Eugene Boylan This short work helps the reader overcome the difficulties usually faced by those attempting daily prayer for the first time. This book discusses the nature and ways of prayer from each person's point-of-view, so that each soul can be helped to deal with its own difficulties, and when necessary to seek further help from a spiritual director or advisor.

Fr. Louis Verheylezoon, S.J. At a time when men speak more and more of love and mean less and less by it, God gives us a singular means of finding the source of all love - devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Promises of Jesus to those who practice Devotion to the Sacred Heart: I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life I will give peace in their families I will …

Fr. Joseph-Marie Perrin, O.P. Forged amid the horror of Nazi-occupied France during World War II, this book brings you the wisdom of a man who walked in peril of his life every day - and could rely only upon prayer to sustain his faith and hope. Fr. Joseph-Marie Perrin's harrowing experiences risking his life to help Jews escape the Nazi death-grip taught him the importance of adoration and …

A classic translation of Saint Alphonsus Liguori's visits that includes his introductory and concluding prayer, spiritual communion, and his reflection/meditation for each of 31 visits.

Pray to God exactly as the greatest saints did. A large element of the saints’ holiness: they knew how to pray. The words they directed to God, and the directions on praying that they gave to souls, lift us away from petty concerns and call to mind the great truths of our salvation. But until now, you would have had to have a library full of their writings (and ample time to comb through …

Heartfelt prayer is effective! In Heart to Heart with God , readers explore six attitudes or actions that will bring passion and life to their prayer and give them confidence that God still acts powerfully in the world today. Deacon Ralph Torrelli shows us how to pray the deepest desires of our hearts and how to arm ourselves to fight the spiritual battles of the Christian life. He also …

Am I Living a Spiritual Life? Questions and Answers for Those Who Pray You can have a richer spiritual life!   If you’re ready to take the next step on the path of spiritual progress, these pages will provide you with the solid, faithful direction you need to develop a rich spiritual life, deepen it through regular prayer, and model it humbly in your relationships with others. From …

The Book that Will Make Your Prayers as Constant, as Natural, and as Easy as Breathing! James O.S. Huntington James Huntington calls this book The Work of Prayer and then claims, early in its pages, that prayer is neither primarily work nor is it fundamentally our work. Instead, he says, prayer is a gift bestowed on us — not because our piety or sacrifices lead us to deserve it, but simply …

Hans Urs von Balthasar A completely new translation, this is perhaps the best and most comprehensive book on prayer ever written. From the persons of the Trinity through the Incarnation to the Church and the very structure of the human person, this book is a powerful synthesis of what prayer is and how to pray. The testament of a great theologian on something which is most personal and …

This little work brings together from Newman's sermons and meditations, both Anglican and Catholic, his reflections on the life of prayer. It reveals Newman himself to be a masterful teacher of the art of prayer, and - most important - to be essentially a man of prayer. In Father Velocci's memorable phrase, "prayer became the preferred occupation of Newman." As the Cause for Cardinal …

Devotion For The Dying - by Mother Mary Potter . Likely TAN publishing's most compelling book; urges us to pray through Mary for the dying, that even in their last hour, they might repent and save their souls. A most Catholic practice; one destined to save many souls from the clutches of Hell. Imprimatur.

The Imitation of Christ: Thomas a Kempis A Spiritual Commentary and Reader's Guide One of the best-loved spiritual classics of all time is now more accessible than ever! While many contemporary readers seek the richness of classical spirituality, some find the language and thought patterns of The Imitation of Christ distant and difficult to understand. Fr. Dennis Billy, noted teacher and …

  In his typical lucid and original style, the popular spiritual writer Peter Kreeft explores many aspects and questions about prayer, the center of our spiritual lives. In a series of imaginative dialogues (like prayer itself), Kreeft shows how prayer can be an exciting adventure, an inexhaustible joy, a conversation with God--the source of wisdom and strength. Written in a practical, …

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 …

A renowned spiritual director unveils the Master of the interior life. In the prayer lives of many Christians there is one person of the Trinity that often goes overlooked – The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is no less involved in our lives than the Father and the Son, yet many are unaware of this. Jesus said about the Holy Spirit, “If I go, I will send you another Comforter.” …

A sequel to the classic When The Well Runs Dry More than a decade after writing what was to become a classic of modern spiritual literature, Fr. Thomas Green returns to the "dry well" to share what the last ten years have shown him. He explores the dryness and finds there a spot where both mature pray-ers and active contemplatives "can be at home" and can learn to live …

Prayer The Key To Salvation . A book every Catholic should read because according to the ordinary course of Divine Providence, man cannot be saved without praying. Shows the necessity of prayer for the just & for sinners, the power of the prayer of children and of the just, the conditions and qualities of prayer, etc. Imprimatur.

Adrienne von Speyr In this major work on prayer, edited by Hans Urs von Balthasar, Adrienne discusses the many aspects and kinds of prayer, the vocation of every Christian.

Intercession - A Guide To Effective Prayer Sr. Ann Shields, S.G.L. Intercessory prayer--prayer for the needs of others--comes easily to many of us. But sometimes we wonder why our prayers are not more effective. Does God hear us? Does he care? Does he want to help? Why do our prayers seem to fall on deaf ears? Too often, we quit interceding when we fail to see results. In Intercession: A Guide …