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Stages in Prayer
Here's the spiritual classic that will elevate your prayer life from the "ordinary" to the "supernatural" by exploring and guiding you through the five fundamental stages of prayer.
Divine Intimacy
This book of meditations is a classic and is seeped in Carmelite spirituality. It offers two daily meditations in liturgical arrangement which enable the soul to enter the conscious presence of God and to reflect on the theme of the day.
Prayer
The Great Means of Salvation and Perfection
Proclaimed a Doctor of the Church and justly revered for his efforts and achievements as a pastor and bishop, St. Alphonsus offers here one of the most powerful and accessible primers on the art of prayer ever written.
Blessed Be God
A Complete Catholic Prayer Book by Fr. Charles J. Callan, OP & Fr. John A. McHugh, OPA. Compiled by the famous editors of the Homiletic & Pastoral Review, AMERICA'S FAVORITE CATHOLIC PRAYER BOOK went through several editions, the last in 1960. This is the newest reprinting and it has been done as close as possible to its original specifications.
Unleashing the Power of Intercessory Prayer
This inspiring book walks you through nine key steps to boosting your intercessory prayer's power and efficacy.
A Year with Fr. Rutler
4-Volume Set
This prized set features nearly four hundred of Fr. Rutler's most brilliant and cherished homilies and other writings, carefully organized to follow the liturgical year of the Catholic Church.
Lord, Teach Us To Pray
A Fulton Sheen Anthology
For the first time ever, Ven. Fulton Sheen's wise teachings on prayer have been collected into a single volume to help you perfect your prayers and make them what they must become: a daily, holy habit.
30 Days with Teresa of Avila
These unedited letters of Teresa of Avila to her friends offer a rare window from which to gaze upon the Saint's genuine witness and pragmatic advice on pursuing an intimate friendship with God.
The Priests We Need to Save the Church
While dissolute bishops and priests around the world grab headlines for their untoward words and deeds, too many other unfruitful priests minister as little more than glad-handing bachelors doing social service work.
Navigating the Interior Life
Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God
Most of us have questions about spiritual direction. What is it? Is it for me? What if I can't find a spiritual director? These questions and more are all well answered in Dan Burke's book.
Union with God
According to St. John of the Cross
Christian perfection consists in the twofold way of charity: service of neighbor and our direct quest for God's love. Many of us discover ways to love our neighbor, but few achieve intimacy with God. Why? Because we don't know how to prepare ourselves properly to reach this exalted goal.
Praying for Priests New Edition
An Urgent Call for the Salvation of Souls
In this newly revised 2018 edition, celebrated retreat master and author Kathleen Beckman addresses the current abuse crisis facing the Church, offering Church-approved ways in which you can contribute to its welfare.
By Dawn’s Early Light
Prayers and Meditations for Catholic Military Wives
Traditional and original prayers, as well as teachings and inspiration from Jesus, Mary, and the Saints are woven throughout the entire book to give a powerful shot in the arm and to uplift spirits.
Total Consecration
Through the Mysteries of the Rosary
Fr. Ed Broom has developed this powerful retreat that culminates in the total consecration to Jesus through Mary - and all it takes is a few moments each day!
When Women Pray
Eleven Catholic Women on the Power of Prayer
This timely work proclaims the joy of prayer and wealth of grace entrusted to praying women..
Fire from Above
Christian Contemplation and Mystical Wisdom
With the wisdom of saints and mystics, Dr. Lilles shows you how to put your whole life in conversation with the Risen Lord.
Meditations on Mary
In these pages, Bishop Bossuet takes you on a stunning pilgrimage through the principal mysteries of Our Lady's life.
I Believe in Love Leader’s Edition Guide
This Leader's Edition will help you guide your group through the Study Guide for I Believe in Love as you explore the teachings of St. Therese more deeply.
I Believe in Love Study Guide
This study guide helps you explore the teachings of St. Therese more deeply while inspiring you to integrate them into your daily lives.
Worshipping a Hidden God
Unlocking the Secrets of the Interior Life
Martinez shows you how to live in the obscurity of faith, detached both from consolations and desolations, and why this is best for your soul.
Basics of Catholic Living
Written by some of the Church's greatest saints and theologians, these short, accessible books will help you deeply commit to Christ, engage in an active prayer life, and overcome common challenges and obstacles that confront you along the way to heaven.
Strength in Simplicity
The Busy Catholic's Guide to Growing Closer to God
Essential (and easy) reading for busy Catholics, Strength in Simplicity shows you how to grow closer to God in the things you already do every day.
When God Is Silent
Finding Spiritual Peace Amid the Storms of Life
Martinez shows how you can make better sense of your life once you realize that God has actually been closest to you when He seemed farthest away.
Prayer Works!
Getting a Grip on Catholic Spirituality
If you've never read a book on prayer, Prayer Works! is the right one for you. And if you've read lots of books on prayer, Prayer Works! is still the right one. It has laugh-out-loud humor, great storytelling, and rock-solid instruction.
Roses Among Thorns
Simple Advice for Renewing Your Spiritual Journey
St. Francis de Sales, one of the greatest spiritual advisors in Church history, gives advice to those prepared to take the next step on their spiritual journey.
Little Oratory
A Beginner's Guide to Praying in the Home
With simplicity and holy wisdom, authors David Clayton and Leila Marie Lawler show you how to bring peace, calm, and the true joy of Mother Church to your home.
Treasury of Catholic Meditations
This four-volume set of meditations have been carefully selected to lift your soul to God while affording you an admirable distillation of the doctrines and piety of our Holy Catholic Church.
Meditations for Lent
Bishop Bossuet's eloquence will have you not merely remember the events of Christ's Crucifixion; it will have you spiritually walk with Him on His journey.
Meditations Before Mass
For the restless or distracted at Mass, here you'll learn how to quiet your soul in order to grow more receptive to the graces Christ offers you in the Mass.
Little Catechism of St Therese
This Act of Oblation by St. Thérèse of Lisieux was one of the key hallmarks of her attaining the heights of holiness in such a short time.
St Augustine Answers 101 Questions
on Prayer
Here are questions we all ask - answered by a Saint! Fr. Cliff Ermatinger has gathered Augustine's teachings into a simple question-and-answer format.
How to Pray Well
Fr. Plus is here able to make his spiritual advice on prayer both concrete and universal - suited to each of us as if we were speaking with him face-to-face.
Classic Catholic Meditations
To Enrich Your Faith and Help You Pray
These brief meditations will invigorate your desire to speak to God, not only during crises but also in the ordinary course of your day.
Am I Living a Spiritual Life?
Questions and Answers for Those Who Pray
If you're ready to take the next step on the path of spiritual progress, these pages will help you to identify the greatest challenges you face as you seek to live a spiritual life, and you'll discover sound strategies you can use to overcome each one of those challenges.
The Prayer of the Presence of God
Here is the Carthusian's prayer of the presence of God, a habit of tranquil listening that allows God to enter our souls and establish His presence there.
My Path to Heaven
A Young Person's Guide to the Faith
Age Range: 10 and up. This "retreat-in-a-book" helps children ponder the truths of the Faith and calls them to live lives of holiness in accordance with those truths.
The Little Book of the Holy Spirit
Learn how to listen for the soft voice of the Spirit calling from within, inviting you to know, love, and cooperate with Him in all things great and small.
The Art of Loving God
Discover a way of growing holier through the simple things in life - work, play, and rest. Learn to avoid distractions and focus your energy on loving God!
How to Pray Always
Fr. Raoul Plus's no-nonsense prayer manual shows how we can pray without ceasing - even at times when exhaustion is crippling and cares begin to sweep us away.
Wartime Prayer Book, Fulton Sheen’s
Written by Msgr. Fulton Sheen, this pocket-sized prayer book for soldiers and civilians was first proven in combat in World War II.
The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur
The Woman Whose Goodness Changed Her Husband From Atheist to Priest
When Elizabeth Leseur's husband, Felix - an avowed atheist - discovered this diary, he converted and later answered God's call to become a priest.
The Spiritual Life
A Comprehensive Manual for Catholics Seeking Salvation
This book is a tough, uncompromising handbook to help you deal with all the obligations and problems of the spiritual life.
Seventeen Steps to Heaven
A Catholic Guide to Salvation
No matter how dedicated to Christ you are, familiarity can blunt your fervor and even make you less vigilant against sin. That's why you need this warm guide!
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