Mary Beth Bonacci The generation of Catholics who have come of age since Vatican II is different in many respects from Catholics of their parents' generation. These younger Catholics have grown up in a world - and a Church - which has changed tremendously in a very short period of time. They were raised in a society which encouraged them to question what their parents accepted on faith. They …
Fr. Gabriele Amorth In this powerful book, the renowned exorcist of Rome tells of his many experiences in his ministry as an exorcist doing battle with Satan to relieve the great suffering of people in the grip of evil. The importance of the ministry to "expel demons" is clearly seen in the Gospels, from the actions of the Apostles, and from Church history. Fr. Amorth allows the reader to …
Everyone, unfortunately, will probably see himself described somewhere in the pages of this booklet, since all human sins are traceable to the following seven roots: Pride, Covetousness (Avarice), Lustm Anger, Gluttony, Envy and Sloth. The Seven Capital Sins explains the true nature, degrees, acts and connecting links among these seven vices - which are also our seven principal sinful …
Fr. George William Rutler "Everyone who thinks Vianney already well known will find not simply new information, but what has new meaning for each discoverer. That meaning may well differ for each reader. The descriptions of the CurĂ©'s encounters with Satan and "his lesser angels" and of the hours in the confessional were my own personal crucial rediscoveries. The retreat by Pope John Paul II …
Absolutely fascinating true story of God's mercy to sinners. An egregious sinner, Keriolet (1602-1660) was arrogant, wicked, confrontational, proud and haughty. He would go out of his way to start quarells and was a notorious seducer of well-born women. And yet God's mercy was upon him. Escaping death when shot at point-blank range, he was at last brought to his knees when he went to the church …
Hans Urs von Balthasar From Luther to Kierkegaard, from Heidegger to Sartre, the theme of anguish has dominated both philosophy and spiritual theology. In our "societies of depression" where individuals confront their own loneliness, this theme has recently regained its intensity. In these dense and luminous pages, he is not content merely to show how much this feeling is profoundly inscribed …
St. John Bosco For 60 years St. John Bosco experienced remarkable vision-like dreams, which were so lively and vivid that he would often awaken exhausted the next morning. The dreams frequently featured the actual boys at the Oratory; however, their value goes far beyond this, since they bring to life the realities of the Catholic Faith in a way that is absolutely unique! In these dreams St. …
Joseph Paul Koziowski Invaluable Spiritual Wisdom - For Persons of All Faiths! People of all faiths will gain excellent spiritual advice from this helpful handbook. Spiritual Direction & Spiritual Directors is a collection of teachings from four spiritual masters who have a world-wide reputation in the subject field of spiritual development. Two of them, St. Teresa of …
Comes in a 3 volume set.
Cardinal Henry Edward Manning Sin and Its Consequences is a probing examination of just what sin is and what are its effects on the soul of man. A series of talks given over 100 years ago, this book remains provocative and challenging reading yet today. "For all have sinned, and do need the glory of God" (Rom. 3:23), as Scripture says. In this book Cardinal Manning shows how sin is a departure …
How to Profit from Your Faults Joseph Lissot Here is practical guidance for turning imperfections to one's advantage. Author Joseph Tissot wrote this book to help readers gain a proper sense of themselves and an accurate perspective on their own failings. Drawing on the wisdom of St. Francis de Sales and other great saints, as well as a rich understanding and broad experience of human nature, …