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Wisdom The Good Life
$16.95Add to cartWe all want to live well, but how can we put that desire into action? The biblical wisdom writers set out to teach us this very thing. The goal of wisdom is the good life. In this study, Irene Nowell explores the biblical wisdom writers to show us the wisdom we already know, encouraging us to embody wisdom more in our daily lives. Wisdom grows through experience and interactions with other people. We are already sharing in that gift.
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Way Of Discipleship
$24.95Add to cartVatican II’s famous declaration that “the church on earth is by its very nature missionary” has often been taken out of context and used to support all manner of church initiatives. But, the conclusion of the statement-“since . . . it has its origin in the mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit”-is of monumental importance.
In The Way of Discipleship, theologian Anthony Gittins describes the eternal mission of the Trinity, historically brought “down to earth” in the ministry of Jesus, and then continued to the ends of the earth by those called and sent as disciples throughout future generations. Gittins explains that Christian discipleship must be the living out of Jesus’ own example in many different times and places. He encourages people of all ages to follow the invitation of Jesus to be missionary disciples.
The Way of Discipleship explores several New Testament examples of Jesus’ call and commissioning, distills the principles involved, and then recontextualizes the stories so that they pose a direct challenge to disciples today. In this way, Gittins builds up a picture both of “the Way” of Jesus himself, and of the way in which today’s disciples can loyally follow his call to mission.
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Way Of Imperfection
$13.95Add to cartForeword By Cardinal Gerald Cyprien Lacroix,
Foreword By Reverend Jaroslaw Zaniewski
Introduction-Saints And The Humble Of HeartPart 1-To Decend Into The Heart Of One’s Own Poverty
1-The Path Of Strength
2-The Way Of Weakness
3-The Way Of The SpiritPart 2-Holiness Surges From The Depths
4-To Pray From The Bottom Of The Ladder
5-In Our Empty Hands
6-Witnesses Of God’s Poverty
7-Priests Poor Of Heart For The Holiness Of The Poor
8-The Little Way For The ImperfectConclusion-It Is A Career Toward The Bottom
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Cardinal Gerald Cyprien Lacroix, describes as follows: “Instead of striving for perfection by our own means and through our willpower, the author introduces us to the way of imperfection; to descend into the heart of one’s own poverty to discover God’s unconditional love and mercy. God does not love us because we are good, but because He is good” -
Heaven Starts Now
$13.95Add to cartPublisher Marketing: Michigan pastor Fr. John Riccardo helps us dive into the Scriptures so that we can apply them to our daily lives. In his inspiring and incisive way, Fr. Riccardo addresses the obstacles we all face in becoming mature disciples. How do we learn to forgive? How do we combat fear and understand suffering? How do we worship the Lord, love others as Christ loves us, and fully surrender our lives to God? If you’ve enjoyed Fr. Riccardo’s gifts of teaching and preaching through his broadcasts and podcasts, this book is for you!
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40 Days Of Decrease
$18.99Add to cart“What are you giving up for Lent?” we are asked. Our minds begin to whirl: Chocolate? Designer coffee? Social media? Forty days later, some feel disappointed in their efforts (it was a limited-time blend . . . ), some feel surprised by their success (didn’t even miss it . . . ), but perhaps precious few feel spiritually renewed.
Can such fasts alone truly prepare us to celebrate Easter? Or any other chosen time of reflection during the year?
Or could it be that before we can be duly awed by resurrection, we need to daily honor crucifixion?
40 Days of Decrease emphasizes a different type of fast. What if you or your church fasted comparison? What if your family fasted accumulation? What if your office fasted gossip?
40 Days of Decrease guides readers through a study of Jesus’ uncommon and uncomfortable call to abandon the world’s illusions, embrace His kingdom’s reality, and journey cross-ward and beyond.
Each daily, 1000-word entry will include:
*a devotional based on Jesus’ cross-ward life;
*a reflection question to guide journaling or group discussion;
*a fast to inspire a tangible response;
*a thought-provoking Lenten quote;
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Consolando Corazon De Jesus – (Spanish)
$19.95Add to cartConsoling the Heart of Jesus by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, is a do-it-yourself retreat combining the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius with the teachings of Sts. Therese of Lisieux, Faustina Kowalska, and Louis de Montfort. Father Gaitley has a remarkable gift for inspiring little souls to trust in Jesus, The Divine Mercy. As Danielle Bean, publisher and editor-in-chief of Catholic Digest, puts it, “The voice of Christ in these pages is one that even this hopelessly distracted wife and mother of eight could hear and respond to.”
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Vices And Virtues
$16.99Add to cartBehind every virtue is a vice. Likewise, behind every vice is a virtue that, when developed and strengthened, can overcome the vice, writes Fr. Ortega, an authority in moral behavior. In Vices and Virtues, he reveals how to leverage faults and weaknesses to forge virtues. In this three-part how-to guide, readers will get to know themselves with honesty, learn to accept themselves and their faults in humility, and begin to improve their lives by cultivating virtues. It might seem like an impossible task, but you’ll have help and motivation from the highest source. Developing virtue can help you achieve balance in your life and holiness.
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Encounter Jesus : From Discovery To Discipleship
$18.99Add to cartThe authors of Encounter Jesus believe that what’s really being asked is: “Now that I’ve discovered Jesus, how do I become his disciple? What do I have to do to continue to encounter him?” An encounter with Jesus is a very significant experience, and Fr. Dave and Deacon Ralph show readers how to move from discovering their faith to following Jesus wherever he leads them along the path of discipleship.
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From Fear To Faith
$16.99Add to cartWhat if I fail this test? What if I lose my job? What if I’m not good enough to go to heaven? For anyone who has ever felt weighed down with worry, Gary Zimak lights the path to freedom.
Even though the Bible tells us to “be not afraid” but it’s next to impossible to follow that advice when faced with the big – and small – “what-ifs” of life. Chronic worrier Gary Zimak is no stranger to fear and anxiety, and in From Fear to Faith he shares his process for overcoming common and wearying fears and embracing the calm strength of faith through his 5-P method. As Gary says writes, by doing what we can and letting God take it from there, we can start feeling less anxious and more at more at peace today!
Through biblical examples, prayers, and personal stories, Gary Zimak will help you start the journey from fear to faith as soon as you’re ready. From what to pack to who needs to join you on the ride Gary ensures you’re prepared for whatever anxiety-inducing situations meet you on your journey.
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Cloud Of Unknowing
$19.99Add to cartThe Cloud of Unknowing is a fourteenth-century work of Christian mysticism that explores contemplative prayer and serves as a spiritual guide to those looking to explore these aspects of their faith. The text’s unknown author has provided insight into the mystical life that has served as an inspiration to many, including the modern Centering Prayer Movement. The Cloud directs the reader to know God better not through knowledge but through a contemplation driven by love and devoid of wordly thoughts and desires.In this modern translation Fr. Dennis Billy brings The Cloud into language easily accessible to the modern Christian and includes background information and his own reflections to assist the reader in contemplation. In a world where we have all the knowledge we could want at our fingertips, it is hard to sit back and contemplate on faith and love alone, but it is only through silence and love-driven contemplation that we can truly know God. The Cloud serves as a guide to lead us there.
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Holy Longing : The Search For A Christian Spirituality (Reprinted)
$18.00Add to cartFifteenth anniversary edition of contemporary classic of Christian spirituality, with a new introduction and reader’s guide from the author.
The Holy Longing is an ideal book for anyone searching for a more thrilling connection with God. Through compelling anecdotes and personal examples, Ronald Rolheiser channels the deep, mysterious desires of our hearts to lead readers from restlessness to peace. He explains the essentials of healthy spirituality, including the importance of community worship, the imperatives surrounding social action, and the centrality of the Incarnation, to outline a healthy spirituality reflecting the human experience. At the core of this readable, deeply revealing book is an explantion of God and the Church for a world that more often than not doubts the credibility of both.
This book is for those searching to understand what Christian spirituality means and how to apply it to their own lives. Rolheiser explains the nonnegotiables–the importance of community worship, the imperatives surrounding social action, the centrality of the Incarnation, the sustenance of the spiritual life–and how spirituality necessarily impacts every aspect of human experience. At the core of this readable, deeply revealing book is an explanation of God and the Church in a world that more often than not doubts the credibility of both.
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1st Steps Discipleship Training
$17.00Add to cartThe First Steps of Your Discipleship Journey . . . Are More Important than You Think! Are you seeking a strong spiritual walk? If you are willing to do some training, this course can get you there! Replicating Jesus’s exciting vision, First Steps teaches six key practices to establish your faith and empower your mission! Come journey alongside others to gain a stride that will bless you for the rest of your life! First Steps Skill Set: Develop a method for getting the most from your Bible Adopt the simple pattern of conversational prayer Experience the life-changing power of confessional abiding Take steps into deeper relationships and service Learn skills to touch your world with the love and message of Christ!
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33 Dias Hacia Un Glorioso Aman – (Spanish)
$16.95Add to cartFather Michael masterfully summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp and simple enough to put into practice. More specifically, he weaves their thought into a user-friendly, do-it-yourself retreat that will bless even the busiest of people. So, if you’ve been thinking about entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time or if you’re simply looking to deepen and renew your devotion to her, 33 Days to Morning Glory is the right book to read and the perfect retreat to make.
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Worriers Guide To The Bible
$12.99Add to cartDo you worry about ideas, moments and situations incessantly? When you listen to Scripture, do you wonder if it is truly possible not to worry?
Gary Zimak writes that “anxiety can be a blessing.” If you are wondering what he means by this, then this is the book for you. In times of confusion, despair, doubt, fear, persecution, sickness, and troubles consider what the Word of God says. Zimak brings Scripture to life in A Worrier’s Guide to the Bible: 50 Verses to Ease Anxieties. So “pray, hope, and don’t worry” (Padre Pio), for we are a “people of hope.”
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Cumplimiento De Todo Deseo – (Spanish)
$28.95Add to cartDrawing upon the teaching of seven “Spiritual Doctors” of the Church, Ralph Martin presents an in-depth study of the journey to God. This book provides encouragement and direction for the pilgrim who desires to know, love, and serve our Lord.
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33 Days To Morning Glory
$16.95Add to cartFrom Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of the bestselling book Consoling the Heart of Jesus, comes an extraordinary 33-day journey to Marian consecration with four giants of Marian spirituality: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Bl. Pope John Paul II. Fr. Michael masterfully summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp and simple enough to put into practice. More specifically, he weaves their thought into a user-friendly, do-it-yourself retreat that will bless even the busiest of people. So, if you’ve been thinking about entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time or if you are simply looking to deepen and renew your devotion to her, 33 Days to Morning Glory is the right book to read and the perfect retreat to make.
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Padre Pio – (Spanish)
$21.99Add to cartTranslated from the Italian, here is a wonderful collection of 365 letters written by Padre Pio, providing spiritual wisdom and advice to both laypeople and priests. Some of the letters are also between Padre Pio and his own spiritual directors, providing a unique window into the spiritual life and struggles of this beloved contemporary saint. For anyone who is seeking to grow in faith and devotion to God, this is a book to use throughout the year.
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15 Days Of Prayer With Therese Of Lisieux
$12.95Add to cartA Carmelite nun who joined the convent at the young age of fifteen, Saint Therese of Lisieux lived a cloistered life of obscurity. Though she preferred hidden sacrifice during her short life, her words, her legacy, and her ‘little way’ have made her one of the more popular saints of today.
Therese’s road was one of suffering, spiritual childhood, abandonment to the benevolence of the Lord, trials of faith, periods of painful spiritual barrenness, and a life devoted entirely to love and to the Church. She felt within herself the music of holiness, and she let it resound in her heart until it made her whole life an offering of love.
Enjoy your time with Therese of Lisieux, and be prepared to be surprised as you journey with one of the most beloved spiritual figures of our time.
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Butlers Lives Of The Saints June
$49.95Add to cartThis original work has been updated for it is most urgent that a thorough revision be undertaken, completely rewritten and with substantial amendments to the selection of entries. These amendments have been made necessary, first by the major reform of the Roman Calendar, and by the unprecedented number of canonizations and beatifications of recent decades. To these factors must be added the ongoing revision of the Roman Martyrology in progress at the Congregation of Divine Worship in Rome, which has altered a number of dates for commemoration, and which this new revision follows.
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Deeper Than Words
$14.00Add to cartSpiritual teacher and bridge-builder Brother David Steindl-Rast translates the Apostles’ Creed for today, uncovering the deeper universal truths that can be an inspiration to all people.
In Deeper than Words: Living the Apostles’ Creed, Brother David reexamines the words with which the early followers of Jesus summarized their faith. Reading line-by-line with an open perspective, he reveals the often overlooked message of trust, compassion, peace, love, and awareness contained in this widely known but rarely examined statement.
Deeper than Words moves beyond ritual and exclusivity and instead finds a deeper faith based in real human experience and the sense of limitless belonging that is shared by all people who seek to understand themselves and the world. The words of the Apostles’ Creed are Christian, but its heart is a universal and timeless guide to fullness of life. From this transformation perspective, developed over a lifetime of contemplation, Brother David presents a powerful call to renewal through reconnection with the spiritual and a reawakening to shared sacred truths. -
Practice Of The Presence Of God
$14.99Add to cartThe original guide to “practicing the presence of God”
“We must not grow weary of doing little things for the love of God, who looks not on the great size of the work, but on the love of it.”
In this classic work, which has instructed and inspired millions, a humble 17th-century monk reveals the secrets of daily, moment-by-moment fellowship with God.
“In the way of God, thoughts count very little,” writes Brother Lawrence, who spent much of his monastic life in the kitchen. “Love does it all.” Full of realistic honesty, friendliness, and simplicity, Brother Lawrence shows that it is possible to meet God amongst the pots and pans-in the ordinary, daily events of life. This edition, rendered from the original French into graceful, contemporary English, will nourish and delight all those who seek to practice the presence of God.
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Saving Jesus From The Church
$14.99Add to cartThe marriage of bad theology and hypocritical behavior by the church has eroded our spiritual lives. Taking the best of biblical scholarship, Meyers recasts core Christian concepts in an effort to save Christianity from its obsession with personal salvation. Not a plea to try something brand new, but rather the recovery of something very old, Saving Jesus from the Church shows us what it means to follow Jesus’s teachings today.
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Life Lessons From The Monastery
$13.95Add to cartIn thirty short reflections, Abbot Jerome Kodell of Subiaco Abbey provides a lifetime of wisdom on living the Christian life. Drawing on Scripture, the Rule of St. Benedict, and other spiritual writings, Kodell helps us to realize that our common human desires and struggles make life in the monastery not so very different from life in the world. His encouragement and reassurance gives us hope that we can pray, experience God’s loving presence, and stay faithful to the commitments we’ve made. Among the many themes he addresses are holiness, freedom, service, money, hospitality, and silence.
* Appropriate for anyone still searching for God, as well as for those trying to live as
Christians in the world today.
* Insightful and beautifully written.
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Consoling The Heart Of Jesus
$16.95Add to cartIdeal for study groups, adoration chapels, and anyone looking to rejuvenate their spiritual batteries. In the end, only one thing matters: To become a saint. After all, if we don’t reach heaven, everything else is irrelevant, isn’t it? If you’re serious about becoming holy (“saint” comes from the Latin word for “holy”), a powerful way to do this is through a 30-day Ignatian retreat. Now Br. Michael Gaitley gives beginners and those more advanced the ability to make an Ignatian retreat in our own homes in a way that is accessible, relevant and, doable! Always fresh and intriguing, he also incorporates the wisdom of such saints as Therese of Lisieux, Faustina Kowalska, and Louis de Montfort. From Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, to Faith & Family magazine, everyone has been effusive in their praise of this incredible work.
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Naked Now : Learning To See As The Mystics
$21.95Add to cartFor Christians seeking a way of thinking outside of strict dualities, this guide explores methods for letting go of division and living in the present. Drawn from the Gospels, Jesus, Paul, and the great Christian contemplatives, this examination reveals how many of the hidden truths of Christianity have been misunderstood or lost and how to read them with the eyes of the mystics rather than interpreting them through rational thought. Filled with sayings, stories, quotations, and appeals to the heart, specific methods for identifying dualistic thinking are presented with simple practices for stripping away ego and the fear of dwelling in the present.
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Discerning The Will Of God
$19.95Add to cartDrawing from the timeless methods of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, this thoughtful meditation is enriched with examples and stories that offer practical and profound wisdom for aligning personal desires and goals with God’s will. With guidance on recognizing God’s infinite love, opening the heart to what God wants, making use of silence, the Eucharist, scripture, spiritual direction, finding clarity, and understanding discernment as part of the overall spiritual life in Christ, this discussion addresses questions asked by many Christians throughout life, such as What does God want for my life? Is it time to change jobs? and Should I marry? Focusing on major life decisions such as marriage and career, these insights can be adapted to any of life’s decisions, helping the thoughtful Christian find a spiritually inspired mission.
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Tree Full Of Angels
$19.99Add to cart1. Little-Great-One, Come Home
2. Frail And Glorious
3. Gather Up The Crumbs
4. The Prayer Of A Woman Who Understood Crumbs
5. Into The Eye Of God
6. A Handful Of Flour, A Little Oil
7. A Tree Full Of Angels
8. Finding God In The Mailbox
9. Feasting At The Table Of Daily Life P. 135Additional Info
A TREE FULL OF ANGELS
The Benedictine tradition and practice of divine reading made accessible for everyone.This is a book about seeing and harvesting. Seeing the holy in the ordinary! Harvesting angels out of the crumbs! Spending your days in the fast lane of life impairs the quality of your seeing. If you want to see to the depths, you will need to slow down. You live in a world of theophanies. Holiness comes wrapped in the ordinary. There are burning bushes all around you. Every tree is full of angels. Hidden beauty is waiting in every crumb. Life wants to lead you from crumbs to angels, but this can happen only if you are willing to unwrap the ordinary by staying with it long enough to harvest its treasure.
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Living The Lords Prayer
$22.99Add to cartTable Of Contents
Preface: Guiding Spiritual Formation1. God As Father: Shaping A Healthy Image Of God
2. “Our” Father: Recognizing The Family Of All Creation
3. Who Art In Heaven: Experiencing The Extraordinary In The Ordinary
4. Hallowed Be Thy Name: Walking In The Presence Of God
5. Thy Kingdom Come: Promoting God?s Intention For The World
6. Thy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven: Making Faith-Based Decisions
7. Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread: Becoming What We Receive
8. Forgive Us Our Trespasses: Running Into A Father?s Open Arms
9. As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us: Seeing With The Eyes Of Compassion
10. Lead Us Not Into Temptation: Refusing To Dance With The Devil
11. Deliver Us From Evil: Embracing The CrossConclusion: Living The Lord?s Prayer
Epilogue
Notes
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In this book Father Albert Haase follows the lines of the Lord’s Prayer, showing how the ideas have been understood by great people of faith, including Francis of Assisi, Martin Luther, Therese of Lisieux and others, and revealing how God can use this ancient prayer to transform your very soul and teach you to walk in the way of a true disciple of Christ. -
15 Days Of Prayer With Saint Bernadette Of Lourdes
$12.95Add to cartBorn into a humble family which fell into extreme poverty, Saint Bernadette of Lourdes was only fourteen when the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to her for the first of eighteen visits near Lourdes, in southern France. A woman of faith, purity, and innocence, Saint Bernadette maintained a state of childlike innocence throughout her short life and believed that God is Love and that he never stops calling us from our sin. Although Bernadette endured the painful disease of tuberculosis of the bone, she served a faithful life as a Sister of Notre Dame until her death in 1879.
Enjoy your time with Saint Bernadette of Lourdes and be prepared to be surprised as you journey with one of the most engaging spiritual figures of our time.
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Paradoxology : Spirtuality In A Quantum Universe
$21.00Add to cart* A quantum universe is telling us:
* We are all connected
* The God of one is the God of all
* Diversity is a blessing
* The suffering of anyone or any part of the earth is a desecration to us all
* God’s grace runs through all creation and can heal us allParadoxology encourages us to look at life through this new lens and see more than we have ever seen before. It is one of those rare books that transcends information and offers transformation.
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Praying Our Experiences (Expanded)
$13.95Add to cartTable Of Contents
Introduction: To Know Ourselves As God Knows Us
1. Beginning To Pray Our Experiences: Notions Of Prayer
2. Self-Knowledge: Giftedness And Brokenness
3. Introspection: Narcissism And The Limited Ego
4. Healing The Past: Naming, Accepting, And Forgiving
5. Writing: Discovery And Dialogue
6. Sacred Scripture: Biblical Events And Personal History
7. Incarnational Prayer: Praying From Our Humanness
8. Ministry: Good Works, Love, And Ambiguity
9. Faith: Incarnation And Truth
10. Our Best PrayerAdditional Info
God wants us to share our lives and our hearts with him. In this updated and expanded edition of a spiritual classic, Christian Brother Joseph Schmidt gently leads us to recognize than honest reflection before God on the ordinary experiences of our lives is the very means of our spiritual growth. As we speak to God about our personal story, we can explore the significance of our unrest, our joys, our fears, and our hopes. Then the Holy Spirit will lead us to self-knowledge and the freedom to accept and appreciate ourselves and our lives as they are. This book goes beyond any specific way of praying to the very heart of prayer: intimacy with God.Valuable for any Christian, no matter where they are in their faith journey.
Helps readers view distractions in prayer as opportunities to draw closer to God.
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Conversing With God In Scripture
$13.95Add to cartWith a clarity that all will welcome, Stephen Binz shows how we can read and reflect on Scripture in ways that enable us to hear God speaking to us in our hearts. Examples of the ancient practice of lectio divina using seven biblical passages are included as well as questions for reflection and discussion, making this book a useful tool for those in faith-sharing groups. Suitable both for beginners and those seasoned in prayer.
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Essential Sermons
$39.95Add to cartThe Works of St. Augustine, A Translation for the 21st Century initiated by the late Fr. John Rotelle, OSA has made available to the English-speaking world an unprecedented number of Augustine’s works formerly available only in Latin. There has been an explosion in Augustinian scholarship throughout the last five decades. Until recently, the secondary literature tended to focus on Augustine’s major treatises: the Confessions, The Trinity, Teaching Christianity, and the City of God, the works commonly available in modern language translation. Now a plethora of lesser known works including his sermons and letters has provided new insight into this complex and talented theologian. The eleven volumes of Augustine’s popular sermons (Sermones ad populum) including the recently discovered Dolbeau sermons expertly translated by Fr. Edmund Hill (1910-1997) in clear, contemporary English showcase Augustine the brilliant speaker and engaging preacher of the Word and have proven an indispensable resource for contemporary scholarship. Peter Brown and other leading Augustine scholars have turned to the sermons as an indispensable source to nuance and reappraise their earlier positions. Hill’s translation and extensive notes have received many accolades by scholars but professors have clamored for a one volume anthology in paperback form that would be affordable to students and that could be used as required texts in teaching undergraduates, graduate students and seminarians. Fr. Doyle has undertaken that task and has carefully chosen an anthology that is representative of the bishop’s finest preaching on a wide range of subjects including God, Christ, sin, grace, conversion, martyrdom, sacraments, marriage, wealth, poverty, Christmas, Easter and living the Christian life. Students and preachers alike will discover Augustine’s masterful interpretation of the Word of God and creative skills in engaging the people of God by using the finest rhetorical skills available to his time based on the principles taught by Cicero. To engage Christians the preacher must first capture their attention (delectare) in order to teach (docere) fundamental saving truths to persuade (flectere) them to live a life of discipleship and put into practice such high ideals. Essential Sermons will include mostly whole sermons with a brief introduction but in some cases powerful excerpts from lengthy homilies that would have been impossible to incorporate in a one volume work. Fr. Doyle has written
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Road To Emmaus
$20.00Add to cartIn an age of tourism, the great challenge is to see ourselves at a deeper level: the dimension of pilgrimage. Being a pilgrim might involve a journey to distant places associated with God-revealing events, but it has more to do with simply living day by day in a God-attentive way. Jim Forest’s book assists the reader to see one’s life as an opportunity for pilgrimage, whether in places as familiar as your living room or walking the pilgrim path to Santiago de Compostela. Drawing on the wisdom of the saints and his own wide-ranging travels, Forest leads us to a range of “thin places,” including Iona, Jerusalem, the secret annex of Anne Frank, the experience of illness, the practice of hospitality, and other places and occasions where we may find ourselves surprised by grace.
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Contemplating The Trinity
$12.95Add to cartUnity, joy, simplicity, beauty, truth-these are the hallmarks of the three Persons in one God, the Trinity. In
Contemplating the Trinity, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, the preacher to the papal household, invites readers to turn to the Trinity so that they can enter into and experience the relationship of love that the divine Persons share with one another. Convinced that Christians today need a spirituality that is more clearly trinitarian, Fr. Cantalamessa draws from theology, spirituality, and art to articulate this new perspective and its implications. As readers accept Christ’s invitation to immerse themselves in the “bottomless sea without shores” that is the Trinity, they will find themselves on a journey that promises a deeper understanding of how this relationship of love can be our standard for holiness.Features a full-color inset of four famous works of art that depict the Trinity.
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40 Days To A Closer Walk With God
$14.99Add to cartAre you trying to do it all yourself? Muyskens reminds us that what God seeks is relationship with us, a two-way communication. What relationship with God requires is very similar to what our earthly relationships require: openness, listening, focused time. One way to practice the skills needed for this relationship is centering prayer, a simple but deeply powerful prayer practice. In beautiful and accessible language, Muyskens invites us to spend time daily focusing our hearts on God, to find the power to be still and be reoriented to “the One who is the Center of all.”
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In Search Of Belief (Revised)
$19.99Add to cartJoan Chittister examines the Apostles’ Creed phrase by phrase, offering new and challenging insights, a new way of understanding its tenets. It is a moving, powerful presentation certain to make a lasting impression on readers sure of their faith as well as those experiencing doubts. This new edition includes a foreword by Tom Roberts and a new preface by the author.
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Praying With The Church
$18.99Add to cartScot McKnight, best-selling author of The Jesus Creed, invites readers to get closer to the heart of Jesus’ message by discovering the ancient rhythms of daily prayer at the heart of the early church. “This is the old path of praying as Jesus prayed,” McKnight explains, “and in that path, we learn to pray along with the entire Church and not just by ourselves as individuals.” Praying with the Church is written for all Christians who desire to know more about the ancient devotional traditions of the Christian faith, and to become involved in their renaissance today. With his trademark style of getting right to the heart of theological concepts through practical, witty, and memorable examples from everyday life, Scot invites readers to explore: -How Jesus prayed -How the Psalms teach us to pray -How Orthodox Christians pray -How Roman Catholics pray -How Anglicans pray -How The Divine Hours of Phyllis Tickle teaches us to pray -And, how praying with the church is an essential part of spiritual formation.
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Day By Day With Saint Benedict
$29.95Add to cartKardong, editor of American Benedictine Review, has spent years wrestling with the meaning and implications of Benedict’s Rule. Here he gives bite-size ruminations on all manner of topics in an accessible 366-day format. Makes a convenient springboard for deeper investigation.
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Clearing Season : Reflections For Lent
$14.99Add to cartCities across the world celebrate the day-before with colorful parades and over-the-top parties. Then Wednesday arrives … Sigh. Lent. has. begun.
You hear about devout friends giving up seemingly innocent things in life (like chocolate) or stressing out to live a more perfect life during six grueling weeks – for reasons you don’t completely understand. Sermons about penitence are preached, and guilt soaks the congregation.
Sound like a good time?! It’s time to rethink Lent.
Or at least see it for the positive opportunity it offers. It’s spring-cleaning for the soul! Lent offers you time to pause, consider, and renew your relationship with God – an altogether hopeful (not dreary) experience.
“To arrive at newness of life, we first name parts of our lives that are shrouded in darkness,” writes Parsons. “To put it very dramatically,… your first order of business is to break your heart for God. We walk through some muck so that we can leave it behind and find Easter joy beyond…. With God’s help we will clear the darkness away and begin to experience greater joy and newness of life.”
Sure, there’s work to be done during Lent, but it’s the gentle, gradual work of opening one’s heart and mind to grace. A Clearing Space will move you week by week from “wilderness to holy ground,” using a personal tone that will stir and challenge personal reflection.
Parsons includes exercises for small groups, as well as questions at the end of each chapter for individual reflection. Also included is an appendix of spiritual practices for Lent you may not have considered before.
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Praying In The Cellar
$17.99Add to cartWe all hurt in various ways–pain from childhood, unspoken fears, memories that remind us of loss–but Anthony Delisi, a Trappist chaplain, teacher, and retreat leader for nearly sixty years, shows us how to bring all of these to God as we learn to pray “in the cellar.” This engaging guide to contemplative prayer will take you through the depths of what it really means to follow Jesus’s instructions for prayer: “When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret.” Fr. Delisi encourages us to accept Jesus’ invitation to enter our interior cellar and in the darkness let our fears come to the surface. Along the way, he also shares his own experiences and reflections on his own journey toward discovering God’s deepest healing, and love. This inviting and helpful book is for all of us who have had trouble praying because memories, family, loves, concerns–life!–gets in the way.
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Spirituality At Work
$14.95Add to cartAn exploration of the spirituality of work, focusing on ten spiritual disciplines that can be practiced in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the contemporary workplace. Practical guidance and spiritual wisdom are combined to offer suggestions on balancing work, personal, family, church and community responsibilities.
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Queen Of The Cosmos (Revised)
$17.99Add to cart“The Blessed Mother has been permitted by God to come here [because] she knows what is coming in the future. She is calling all Gods children back on the path to Heaven.” Ivan Dragicevic, a visionary over twenty years ago, in the tiny mountain village of Medjugorje, Bosnia, six young people began to report seeing visions of the Virgin Mary. Since then, the beauty of Heaven and the importance of prayer, conversion, and reconciliation have been revealed to them through Marys appearances. Queen of the Cosmos provides an opportunity to hear the messages of the mother of Christ through in-depth interviews with the six visionaries of Medjugorje. Their experiences have changed the lives of thousands of people who have found truth, encouragement, and solace in the words of the Blessed Mother. This new edition includes an afterword by the author, giving an update on both the lives of the visionaries and the visions they receive.
