Spiritual Growth

These pages, now collected in one small volume, have been written for the purpose of helping the faithful, ordinary souls, to attain one most important object: active participation in the holy Sacrifice of the Mass; so that, consciously and deliberately, they may offer the sacred Victim, offer themselves and be nourished by receiving the holy Eucharist.

In these powerful pages, author Vicki Burbach contrasts our selfish worldly culture with the way Christians are called to live, illuminating the essential role that sacrifice must play in every worthy human life.

The Examination of Conscience for Adults is a comprehensive examination based on twelve virtues for the twelve months of the year. The object of this booklet is to initiate lay people into the practice of concentrating their efforts at self-perfection on one virtue a month. It provides a fairly complete list of mortal sins to be avoided, of venial sins to be corrected and of helps and counsels that may be practiced.

Softcover, 39 pp.

By Fr. James B. Buckley, F.S.S.P.

A 16-page booklet in question and answer format with introductory remarks about the sacraments in general and the sacrament of penance in particular. Imprimatur by Bishop James C. Timlin of Scranton.

Softcover.

Open these pages to discover the methods of meditation that best suit you, develop your friendship with Christ, and experience the true Christian joy of a deep, fruitful life of prayer.

With the help of St. Faustina and bestselling author Susan Tassone, learn to hear and live by Jesus’ words as if they had been spoken directly to you.

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.

A Devotional Journey into the Easter Mystery shows readers how prayerful participation in the Paschal Mystery brings life, joy, and holiness. It’s a powerful aid for every Christian who seeks to make Lent and Easter a truly life-changing experience.

In these fascinating pages, author Luanne Zurlo shows that, contrary to popular opinion, single life is often a holy, joyful vocation lived out, sometimes in a hidden way, by souls who have had an authentic encounter with Christ.

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.

With lovely detail work and famous icons on nearly every page, this illuminated edition of the classic Imitation of Christ will engage the reader deeply and invigorate his prayer life.

Retired NFL star Danny Abramowicz shares key details of his journey down the Road to Spiritual Fitness and provides you with some of the first-class tools that have sustained him along the way (and will sustain you, too).

With warmth, understanding, and pastoral skill, Fr. Timothy Gallagher provides here a hopeful invitation to all who struggle to overcome the greatest obstacle of all in the spiritual life — discouragement.

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.

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.

Here, Fr. John Portavella shows you how to develop for yourself a personalized plan of life that will enable you to balance your duties to God, your family, and your work, and even to make time for leisure.

Mother Angelica, celebrated Foundress of EWTN Global Catholic Network, brings clarity to the enigma of eternal life with God and pours light upon the greatest mystery of all – Heaven itself – in these insightful pages.

Offering an abundance of accessible examples, author John Mark Miravalle demonstrates that beauty is neither in the eye of the beholder, nor for the cultivated, the dreamer, or the “hopeless romantic” alone. On the contrary, the ability to understand, recognize, and delight in beauty readies all souls for heaven — and makes it easier for us to get there.

Here Fr. Michael Scanlan, former president of the Franciscan University of Steubenville, lays out for you the five critical questions you must answer as you wrestle with important – but naggingly difficult – decisions that keep you up at night.

Fr. Leo has long been beloved by Catholics for his profound wisdom and insight into nearly every aspect of life and religion. Now his daily television messages have been distilled into this reader-friendly set of meditations, perfect as a spiritual retreat or for spiritual reading anytime and anywhere.

Fr. Philip Dion shows you how to pray more deeply, how to identify and root out your faults, how to make your confessions more fruitful, how to abandon yourself to God’s will, and more.

The Spark of Faith will help you focus your attention on God as the fundamental source of all the spiritual goods we need and cherish.

This is essential reading for every Catholic who is seeking holiness in our difficacult times.

Mother Angelica’s meditations on God, His home, and His angels will open vistas of God’s creation that few have ever experienced.

These pages teach you eight simple ways to make your every Mass a joyful time of piety and intense devotion.

Written by the Assistant Dean of the School of Business and Economics at the Catholic University of America, this book argues that integrity-infused organizations are the key to long-term success on the personal and corporate level.

This timely work proclaims the joy of prayer and wealth of grace entrusted to praying women.