The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena Abridged edition The Dialogue of the great St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church, is one of the treasures of Catholic literature. It reads as spoken by God the Father, and is in fact a fascinating mystical exposition of Catholic doctrine, full of practical insights into the spiritual life. Among the topics explained here are: Why …

Msgr. Jeremiah Kenney In this book, I have tried to take gospel cameos and reflect upon them. These cameos are from the New Testament, from the life of Jesus Christ. I have tried to explain what must have happened during the event; I have attempted to bring the events to life. Then, in the second section to each of the chapters, I attempt to engage the Lord Jesus in dialogue. The Lord speaks …

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 …

201 Inspirational Stories of the Eucharist by Sister Patricia Proctor, OSC 201 Inspirational Stories of the Eucharist, is a delightful, heartwarming book. One story compellingly leads into another. Each is so short that reading more is almost addictive. Every one of them is utterly genuine and sincere, many giving extraordinary examples of God ' s intervention through the Eucharist. It is a …

Msgr. Jeremiah F. Kenney A study of Marian theology as it relates to our daily lives. Includes prayers and stories to help us follow Mary's example.

Venerable Louis of Granada Venerable Louis of Granada was the favorite spiritual writer of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Francis de Sales, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Rose of Lima; and The Sinner's Guide (along with The Book of Prayer and Meditation ) is one of his two most famous and most popular books. In fact, the great St. Teresa of Avila credited …

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 that, …

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 …

Ronda Chervin Spiritual Friendship: Darkness and Light analyzes the nature and validity of spiritual friendship. Dr. Chervin focuses on the divine dimension, when both friends root their love in God. As human beings we realize our need for love and understanding, for a guiding hand to lead us through the tunnel of spiritual darkness into the presence of the Lord. "Spiritual friendship …

Bishop Joseph Duffy This book presents St. Patrick, using his own words, as a marvelous human being, who faced the mystery of life and death with exemplary courage and refreshing honesty. Patrick’s original Latin and a new translation into Irish are included.

Crossing The Threshold Of Hope Pope John Paul II Fifteen years into his Papacy, and on the eve of the third millennium, Pope John Paul II goes to the heart of his personal beliefs and speaks with passion about the existence of God; about pain, suffering, and evil; about "salvation"; and about the relationship of Catholicism to other branches of the Christian faith. With the humility and …

God's Mercy Revealed: Healing for a Broken World by Peter Magee "One of the worst effects of sin," Msgr. Magee tells us, "is to make us think that God stops loving us." In turn we resist him, giving into a gnawing reluctance to believe that his love is unrelenting, forgiving, ever faithful, always persistent. We have "a crazy distrust of the mercy of God." At the same time, we want to dodge …

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 …

Fr. Frederick William Faber, D.D. Describes and analyzes with the precision of a theologian and the artistry of a poet each of Our Lady's Seven Sorrows, relating them to our own spiritual life.  Says, "We never advance more rapidly in love of the Son than when we travel by the Mother, and that what we have built most solidly in Jesus has been built with Mary.  There is no time lost …

What to do until you find a spiritual director Back in 1958, Father Edward J. Hogan of St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore observed, “There are countless souls ripe for sanctity, full of generosity and desire, and needing only the expert advice of a divinely ordained doctor of souls to advance toward sainthood. Yet how often they remain unattended!” Why would any Catholic priest …

Rick Medina Everyone needs a friend.  An Advocate.  A mentor. According to Rick Medina, he was not seeking a spiritual patron.  It was St. Philomena's persistence - her playful charm and support - that brilliantly won him over. Here's the fascinating story of how an early Roman martyr befriended a twenty-first-century American, and how their relationship led him to a deeper …

Thy Will Be Done! St. Francis de Sales 58 letters to souls troubled by problems that afflict each of us today: anger, frustration, grief and sickness; difficulties praying and even lack of faith — with wise, practical remedies for each How to do God's will joyfully - regardless of your circumstances! St. Francis de Sales can help you with exhaustion, sickness, anger, impatience, the death of …

Need a spiritual workout?  Boys to Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue is a Bible study designed specifically for men who want to build their spiritual strength.  Each chapter focuses on a different virtue necessary to help raise up a generation of godly men.  With challenging questions at the end of each chapter, this book is ideal for individual or group study.  Find …

This book is all about you. Are you happy? Do you love yourself? Do you like the way you look? Did you ever wish you were somebody else? Are you happy with your age? Do you like yourself when you are irritable with others or give in to your passions? If you have answered any of these questions in the negative, don’t lose heart. There is someone who does love you just as you are, in spite …

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 …