Translated By The Benedictines of Stanbrook. Great Carmelite classic which describes the 7 Mansions of the spiritual life, from beginner to Mystical Marriage. Covers early struggles, aridity in prayer, sweetness in prayer, Prayer of Quiet, Prayer of Union, practice of virtue, visions, locutions, raptures, much more. Great book; a must read for those deepening their spiritual life! 307 Pp. PB. Impr. Index.
This compendium, published on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Sheen?s death, is more than anything, a celebration of life: our life in Christ and our destiny in faith. The words of Fulton J. Sheen ring as clear and true for the next century as they did for the twentieth.
A fierce defender of the Christian faith, a gifted communicator who touched the minds and souls of millions, a man of deep prayer, and, above all, a wise and knowledgeable teacher, Sheen wrote and spoke prolifically of the oneness of all in the Body of Christ. He addressed our interconnectedness both with others and with God; the challenges that accompany us in our walk in faith; the hurts and questions that plague our spiritual life; the continuum from birth to death to new life; our realization that we do not suffer alone; our love, forgiveness, and patience; our steadfastness, devotion, and sacrifice; and the sharing of our faith to spread our gifts among the global human family.
These are the themes of this book, drawn largely from Sheen?s radio talks, retreat conferences, and other sources. And, in his inimitable style, he elucidates their common denominator in both our individual life as well as our communal life. The center, or core, is the saving Christ. If there is one overarching theme to Sheen's preaching and teaching, it is that Christ is our foundation, our center, our one and only link to a life of fullness - indeed, a life without end. In The Fullness of Time renews our understanding and appreciation of the Christian life and the promise of faith. 160 pages; Paperback. Ligouri Publications.
This classic work by the great French poet and writer, Paul Claudel, is a soaring meditation on the profound Christian truths of the Apostle's Creed. Claudel, a deeply spiritual Catholic poet who meditated at length on what the Church taught him, is filled with ecstasy and wonder as he celebrates his faith, his hope and his love.
The reader will be captivated by the profundity of thought, the enthusiastic faith, the deep sense of joy, the fresh and vivid images, occasionally tinged with a delightful humor that is unforgettable. Claudel marvels at the goodness and love of God, at his work of creation and redemption, and at Christ and the Blessed Virgin. Along with Claudel's meditations and mystical insights, each chapter includes a brief statement of doctrine based on the Summa of St. Thomas and the Catechism, along with a few explanatory words showing the relation of this theology to Claudel's poetry. 317 pages, Ignatius Press Fall 2002 Quantity
In a question and answer format, Catholic Answers apologist and author Jason Evert, discusses every aspect of chastity. He emphasizes that saying no to premarital sex is saying yes to authentic love. Using anecdotes drawn from stories he has heard in his speaking to youth and his own experience, Evert writes clearly and persuasively on the questions about dating, relationships, sexuality, and chastity that young people have asked him wherever he speaks. Servant publications April 2003, Paperback, 200 Pages. Quantity
Here’s the history and tradition of devotion to St. Philomena: How she influenced St. John Vianney in the nineteenth century and how her miracles have continued.
I Ask St. Philomena also includes: – Tips for finding “your” patron saint – Why a saint wants to help you, personally – The role your “sponsor” can play – How to recognize a saint’s “nudge,” those amazing “coincidences” – Receiving spiritual inspiration from your mentor – Deepening your relationship with your heavenly advocate – Developing a “dynamic devotion” Paper, 128 pages, Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2003 Quantity
We live in a body-conscious society with people filling gyms in an attempt to get, and stay, physically fit. The Ignatian Workout promotes the importance of achieving spiritual fitness and presents a dynamic program of “workouts” based on Saint Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises.
Designed for reading, reflection, and prayer, The Ignatian Workout includes a brief history of St. Ignatius and an overview of the Spiritual Exercises. Based on a four-week program, originally designed as a 30-day retreat, each week focuses on different elements of the mystery of the Christian faith. Full of practical suggestions for becoming spiritually fit, the book concludes with a complete resource guide of books and Web sites for continued study. 300 pages, paperback, Loyola Press June 2004.
For this illustrated anthology, 40 memorable passages have been selected. Each excerpt is accompanied by exquisite art from one of the British Library’s finest illuminated manuscripts, including the Sherborne Missal, the Luttrell Psalter and the Bedford Hours. The result is a book to fire and inspire all who delight in the remarkable writings of Thomas á Kempis. Illustrated. 96 pages, Hardcover. Ignatius Press February 2004. Quantity
Deepen your journey into the unforgettable film, The Passion of The Christ. In this authorized,behind-the-scenes look at the movie, Fr. John Bartunek, L.C., provides biblical, historical, and theological insights gleaned from hours spent on the set and interviews with the director, actors, and filmmaking crew. Inside the Passion is the most complete and thorough commentary on the movie you will read. Ascension Press. Hardcover. Winter 2005
What's the pope's salary? Has a pope ever been impeached? Who was Pope Joan? Have there ever been married popes? Which pope was exhumed for a public trial?
Find the answer to these and nearly 200 other questions in this vast cornucopia of interesting, unusual, and intriguing facts and minutiae about the seat of the Roman Catholic religion (Vatican City) and the popes who have reigned there.
Drawing on almost three decades of experience as a journalist covering Italy and in particular the Vatican, Lo Bello entertains the reader on every page with trivia and fascinating anecdotes.
The book also features more in-depth Vaticaniain essays that explore such topics as: • exorcism and the Vatican • the process of making a saint • the Vatican's involvement in the film industry • "la Popessa" (the most powerful woman in Vatican history)
Appendices provide both a glossary of Vatican terminology and significant dates in Catholic Church history. Ligouri Publications. Quantity
This collection of writings reveals the Holy Father's beliefs on religious truth and freedom, Church and culture, the Eucharist, Christian unity, and ministry and service. These words display Benedict's zeal and provide hope for the church. 128 page Hardcover Ligouri Publications. Quantity
By Mary Margaret Keaton
Tell me a story…while raising her children, journalist Mary Margaret Keaton discovered that sharing story together provided a wonderful way to engage them in conversations about things that matter. Now she shares her experience with parents and religious educators, offering a sampling of popular children’s books as pathways into the Christian message. Discover how sharing story—at bedtime, quiet time, anytime—can nurture, and nourish, a child’s spiritual life. Perfect for parents, teachers, and anyone who loves story—and wants to kindle that same flame in children!
KEY FEATURES
Includes an extensive bibliography of recommended children’s literature Features a wealth of tips for parents and teachers on encouraging literacy in kids Embraces a Christian and Catholic approach to exploring pathways of faith in the stories of many ethnicities and cultures
Paperback / 336 pages / Dimensions: 6" x 9 1/4"
In His Footsteps is a journey into the heart of Francis of Assisi and his spiritual vision. Guided by the insights of his followers, the reader prays and reflects on the cornerstones of Franciscan spirituality--prayer, poverty, and peace. Kirvan leads readers to understand more deeply the power of Francis' spiritual way and how it can be lived today.
Kirvan shows how, like Francis, contemporary Christians are called to become pray-ers, to live and love poverty, and to cultivate inner peace and become peacemakers. Ave Maria Press Fall 2005 Paperback 224 Pages.
Discover why readers are saying: "I laughed, I cried. . . ", "My sides split," and "The funniest thing I've ever read!" In the midst of the challenges of parenting there's always a chance to smile and recognize the miracle of the young life that is yours to care for. With self-effacing humor and a playful sense of fun, Tim Bete helps you to smile, relax, and enjoy parenting a little more and worry a little less. Permeated by a sense of faith but never preachy, Bete opens your eyes to the little miracles of daily life. Paperback 192 Pages, Ave Maria Press Fall 2005. Quantity
by Fr. Jean C. J. d’Elbée, 304 pp. paperback
This spiritual classic has long been beloved by Catholics for its wondrous distillation of the teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux into a reader-friendly set of meditations. It’s perfect as a personal retreat when you have only a few moments to spare each day — and for spiritual reading anytime and anywhere. Fr. Jean C. J. d’Elbée, a French priest deeply imbued with St. Thérèse’s spirit, brings you St. Thérèse’s teachings on God’s love and the confidence in Him that it should inspire in your soul; humility, peace, and fraternal charity; the apostolate; the Cross; and what it means truly to abandon yourself to Divine Providence. Quantity
A large-format book with magnificent full-color pictures for young readers to enjoy and learn about the life of Jesus. With simple, easy-to-read language, this timeless book about the greatest life ever lived will be treasured by all who use it.
72 pp., Size: 6 X 9, ILLUSTRATED, HARDCOVER Quantity
This book contains some of the finest prayers from both the new and the old editions of the ENCHIRIDION OF INDULGENCES. The prayer texts are all given in sense lines and in large type for easy reading. Printed and illustrated in two colors.
No. of Pages: 192 Size: 4 1/3 X 6 3/4 Cover: FLEXIBLE Quantity
Island of the World is the story of a child born in 1933 into the turbulent world of the Balkans and tracing his life into the third millennium. The central character is Josip Lasta, the son of an impoverished school teacher in a remote village high in the mountains of the Bosnian interior. As the novel begins, World War II is underway and the entire region of Yugoslavia is torn by conflicting factions: German and Italian occupying armies, and the rebel forces that resist them—the fascist Ustashe, Serb nationalist Chetniks, and Communist Partisans. As events gather momentum, hell breaks loose, and the young and the innocent are caught in the path of great evils. Their only remaining strength is their religious faith and their families.
For more than a century, the confused and highly inflammatory history of former Yugoslavia has been the subject of numerous books, many of them rife with revisionist history and propaganda. The peoples of the Balkans live on the border of three worlds: the Islamic, the orthodox Slavic East, and Catholic Europe, and as such they stand in the path of major world conflicts that are not only geo-political but fundamentally spiritual. This novel cuts to the core question: how does a person retain his identity, indeed his humanity, in absolutely dehumanizing situations?
In the life of the central character, the author demonstrates that this will demand suffering and sacrifice, heroism and even holiness. When he is twelve years old, his entire world is destroyed, and so begins a lifelong Odyssey to find again the faith which the blows of evil have shattered. The plot takes the reader through Josip's youth, his young manhood, life under the Communist regime, hope and loss and unexpected blessings, the growth of his creative powers as a poet, and the ultimate test of his life. Ultimately this novel is about the crucifixion of a soul—and resurrection. Ignatius Press Fall 2007 850 pages, Hardcover.
The perfect gift for teens, young adults or anyone on your gift list. Contains both Volume I and Volume II of our popular ILLUSTRATED LIVES OF THE SAINTS series. Each volume includes a short biography of a Saint or Blessed together with a prayer for every day of the year. Enhanced by richly colored illustrations and a ribbon marker, these updated collections are in accord with the Roman Martyrology (2004 edition) and the Liturgical Calendar of the United States. Quantity
