Abbot Dom Prosper Gueranger How fitting it is that Abbot Dom Gueranger, the modern paragon of filial devotion to the father of western monasticism, should be the one to promote this humble tribute to the Saint Benedict Medal. One of the nineteenth century's most feared opponents of the Luciferian revolt against Catholic altars and thrones, the holy Abbot found time to pen this humble accolade …
St. John of the Cross is recognized as one of the most important mystics, and his Dark Night of the Soul stands as one of the greatest contributions to the literature of mysticism and one of the true classics of Christianity. "It is perhaps not an exaggeration to say that the verse and prose works combined of St. John of the Cross form at once the most grandiose and the most melodious …
Peter J. Kreeft Taking his cue from the new literary genre invented by C. S. Lewis in Screwtape Letters , Peter Kreeft has gathered together fifteen spicy letters from Satan's agents below that allow the reader to spy into Hell's inter-office communication. Now that it is becoming more and more obvious that we are at war--not only cultural but spiritual war--it is also more necessary to …
We are passing through an eerie phase of history in which the things that everyone really knows are treated as unheard of, a time in which the elements of common decency are themselves attacked as indecent. But J. Budziszewski, author of the acclaimed Revenge of Conscience and How to Stay Christian in College , sets out to explore the lost world of common moral truths—what we all really …
In war it is necessry, not just to have adequate forces for attack and defense, but also to study the enemy's past and present strategy and tactics. This is staff work, for which, in the everlasting Holy War against the devil, THE ANTICHRIST is a masterly text book, telling us the order of battle in past campaigns, briefing us on the dispostition of forces and the terrain in the present …
Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR Well-known author, psychologist and priest Fr. Benedict Groeschel draws on his own years of personal experiences in dealing with people's problems, tragedies and "darkness" as he offers help and guidance for any Christian troubled or burdened by life. If you are struggling with fear, anxiety, grief, loss of loved ones, hurt, anger or anything that makes life …
This inspiring book gives you a splendid example of how to live as a Christian in a secular environment that can be indifferent or hostile to your Faith. For Elisabeth Leseur had two great loves: God, and her husband Felix. Felix loved Elisabeth as well; yet to their mutual sorrow, he couldn’t share the life of the Spirit that Elisabeth cherished. Occasionally the happiness of their life …
It's no longer fashionable to speak of the Christian life as a "battle," but there's actually no better way to describe the tug-of-war for your soul that's raging right now between the forces of light and the forces of darkness. Here, Dom Lorenzo Scupoli helps you take your proper part in this spiritual battle so that you can win - decisively - the war for your soul. Lorenzo Scupoli Spiritual …
How to sustain Christian hope in difficult days Most committed Christians don’t like to admit it, but all too many of us serve God solely out of a sense of duty, without ever approaching the burning love and intimacy that the saints have with Him. Indeed, many believers don’t even think it’s possible to attain to the heights of holy love that built the great cathedrals and fired the martyrs to …
Comes in a 3 volume set.
Life is short and Hell is real! In this popular abridgement of the much larger original book, St. Alphonsus outdoes himself in addressing the question of preparation for death and gaining the grace of final perseverance. Everyone must face death as a daily possibility, and this book - dead center on the ultimate human problem - focuses on the necessity of proper and constant preparedness to …
Fr. Jonathan Robinson of the Oratory Fr. Jonathan Robinson has done a great service in revitalizing Lorenzo Scupoli's once well-known book Spiritual Combat so that contemporary Catholics can rediscover this rich work that has served many generations of Catholics but, lamentably, fallen into disuse in the past half-century. This book is about the life of prayer and personal reform and renewal. …
In a series of short meditations of a few pages each, Father Canals presents in simple and clear phrases a practical way to deal with the key points of common spiritual struggle. Topics such as the need to pray, to overcome temptation, to handle humiliations, to find serenity, for example, are laid out from the perspective of everyday life. The book can be started almost anywhere. Each chapter …