An all-in-one compilation of instructions, meditations, and prayers from one of the great Doctors of the Church, this collection of the best of Saint Alphonsus Liguori covers all aspects of the spiritual life and focuses on one dominating theme — prayer. Perfect for modern readers, these selections from the works of the great founder of the Redemptorists form an insightful introduction to the necessity and value of prayer for the sake of salvation. Quantity
This book presents useful parallels between the spiritual teachings of Saint Alphonsus de Liguori (1696-1787), Doctor of Prayer, and the ministry of spiritual direction in the Church of the third millennium. In drawing out these parallels, With Open Heart looks not to Alphonsus’s teaching on spiritual direction itself but to his teaching on prayer. The author seeks to move the Redemptorist tradition forward so that it will speak to and meet the spiritual needs of today’s believing community in more practical and relevant ways. The author argues that the dynamics involved in Alphonsus’s simple and practical way of conversing familiarly with God can be extended to the direction process itself and form the basis of an updated Alphonsian approach to the ministry of spiritual direction.
A series of reflection questions at the end of each chapter helps the reader judge what relevance this adaptation of Alphonsus’s spiritual doctrine to current practices in spiritual direction might have for his or her own practice of the ministry.
With Open Heart is meant to serve as a practical resource for those interested in firmly rooting the practice of spiritual direction in the teachings of Alphonsus. 128 pages; Paperback, Ligouri Publications Fall 2003.
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 Our Lord, “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.” ( Ephesians 3:12). Thus, we can approach God as His friends, with confidence and boldness—yes, we spiritual pygmies are to approach with boldness the Almighty and Infinite God! But that is how God wants us to be—familiar, confident, bold and constant! TAN Books & Publishers Spring 2005.
The promise of Eternal life has been a clarion call to the Saints for centuries, rousing them to action and heroic virtue. They knew that, compared with Eternity, this life is but a shadow. We must seek the same destination as the Saints in the midst of a world filled with amusements and vanities that constantly threaten our journey to Heaven. St. Alphonsus Liguori's Attaining Salvation is a timeless, priceless compass for that journey. Written when the great Doctor of the Church was 77 years old, this treasury of reflections shines with the mature learning of a brilliant mind and a life filled with the study and service of God. With 45 short chapters filled with provocative Scripture quotes, this book is at once challenging and easy to understand. It can be read a little at a time or all at once with equal benefit. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including The Thought of Eternity, We Are Pilgrims on Earth, I Must One Day Die, Necessity of Mental Prayer, The Mercy of God, Detachment from Creatures, Lukewarmness and Purity of Intention. Attaining Salvation is a beautiful gem that will instruct and inspire every reader because it is written with the commanding insight of one of the Church's great saints. Its words do not just feed the intellect; they nurture the soul. It is St. Alphonsus Liguori at his best. TAN Books & Publishers 2008. Quantity
