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Spiritual Life Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3 $10.95 The Art of Loving God by St. Francis de Sales 166 pp. leatherette There are as many paths to holiness as there are saints in Heaven, but you can’t follow them all. Yet there’s one thing every saint practices that you can imitate: the simple art of loving God, which the beloved St. Francis de Sales explains for you here. Under his wise and gentle guidance, you’ll discover the secrets to growing holier through the simple things in life - work, play, and rest. You’ll learn to avoid the distractions (even religious distractions) that trouble and weary your soul, and you’ll soon be able to focus your energy simply on loving God. Listen to the holy words of this saint; take them to heart; make them a part of your life. Soon you’ll be well on your way, following that path to Heaven that God, from all eternity, has given you as your very own. $10.95 Why Must I Suffer? - A Book of Light and Consolation by Father F. J. Remler, CM 96 pp. paperback It would be hard to find a book like Father Remler’s that so wonderfully explains the value of penance in the light of the patient and enduring acceptance of the cross. Outside of grace, the author writes, our sins cast no shadow. They are committed in the darkness in which we chose to wallow, a darkness that will drag us into the pit of hell. Stepping out of that darkness into the light of grace, we can come back to God Who is drawing us to Him through a sincere confession. Once the guilt of our sins has been remitted, however, their effects remain. This is the shadow that follows us through life, because only if we are in the light of faith, living in hope and charity, can we truly see the sad effects of our sins, our shadow. The higher the light of Christ is in our lives and the more directly we let it shine upon us by our embrace of suffering, the more the shadow of past transgressions is reduced. Our goal, the will of God, is that this shadow disappear altogether. This magnificent analysis of suffering, as to its cause, its value, and its ultimate effect (i.e., conformity to Christ, the Man of Sorrows) will give us more strength not only to bear our own cross but also to willingly share in the suffering Jesus endured for all men our accepting, as joyful victims, of crosses vicariously borne for sinners within our own family, for our wayward friends, for the crimes of our nation, and for those dear to us who are languishing in Purgatory. $13.95 Suffering - The Catholic Answer by Dom Hubert van Zeller 144 pp. paperback You can understand the mystery of suffering only by means of the Passion of Christ. In this book, the author explores the fourteen Stations of the Cross, plumbing the inner meanings of each in order to reveal why there has to be pain, and what you should do (and should not do) about it. In his explorations of the Stations, van Zeller finds a great deal to help you in dark times. He reminds you that suffering, properly understood, cannot and should not extinguish happiness, and shows you how to accept your crosses with love. He reveals how you can learn from Christ Himself to turn your failures into victories, and to alleviate others’ suffering by imitating the Blessed Virgin Mary’s compassion. Above all, the author shows you that suffering has a purpose, and he uses Christ’s Passion to sharpen your vision of life’s meaning. With help from this perceptive book, you’ll learn how not to grow disheartened or to give in to discouragement but to see your crosses for what they are and to bear them with perseverance. $15.95 The Basic Book of Catholic Prayer Father Lawrence G. Lovasik 214 pp. paperback Whether you’ve just begun to pray or have been faithfully praying for years, the wisdom in this book will help you pray better. It will rescue your prayers from distraction and superficiality and transform them into luminous occasions for communion with God. In these pages, Fr. Lovasik clears away misunderstandings that many people have about prayer and shows you innumerable ways you can avoid common obstacles and deepen your prayer life. You will learn what prayer is, why it is necessary and how to practice the essential forms of Catholic prayer. You will discover how the Church’s sacraments fortify your prayer – and how prayer, in turn, enhances your reception of the sacraments. You will find out how to bring to your own prayers the qualities that make prayer effective. Your prayers will become more heartfelt, more focused and more fully suffused with love for God. Soon your prayer will fill you with a divine peace and joy that no one will be able to take from you, just as Our Lord promised. You will achieve the glorious aim of all prayer: union with God! $20.95 The Treatise on Prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori 102 pp. paperback St Alphonsus Liguori himself recommends his book: “...But of all these works [which I have written], I do not consider one more useful than this little book which treats of prayer as a secure and necessary means of obtaining salvation and all the graces necessary for it. Were it in my power, I would publish as many copies of this little work as there are Christians on earth and would give to each a copy that each might be convinced of the absolute necessity of prayer for salvation. I speak in this manner of this little treatise because, on the one hand, I see the absolute necessity of prayer so strongly inculcated in every page of Holy Writ and in the writings of all the fathers, and, on the other, I perceive that very few Christians make use of that great means of salvation.” $3.95 Prayer - The Great Means of Grace 69 pp. paperback Based on Scripture and the lives and words of the Saints, this booklet shows the great power of our seemingly lowly prayers, especially the Our Father and Hail Mary. According to the St. Alphonsus Liguori, the choice between going to Heaven or to Hell depends on whether or not we pray. Plus, prayer is the key to obtaining all other blessings as well. There are also many quotes from various Saints, including some from the great Carmelite, St. Teresa of Avila. Full of interesting surprises, encouragement and hope! Essential instruction and written for all. $3.95 Catholic Prayers 114 pp. paperback This little prayer book has over 100 Traditional Catholic prayers and is comprised of 4 Parts or sections: Part I contains the common prayers every Catholic should know by heart including the Acts of Faith, Hope, Love and Contrition. Part II contains over 25 especially powerful prayers: to Our Lady, St. Joseph, St. Anne, St. Jude, St. Philomena, St. Anthony, etc. Part III contains favorite prayers such as the Morning Offering, Prayers to Our Lady, to St. Joseph, etc. And Part IV contains various other favorite prayers, such as for a happy death, the choice of a state of life, for priests, for the Poor Souls, etc. $28.95 My Prayer Book - Happiness in Goodness by Father Francis X. Lasance 719 pp. hardbound This wonderful, beloved prayer book is now back in print. It contains reflections, counsels, prayers and devotions. Recommended by many priests as the best prayer book available. A real treasure! Imitation leather cover. “Thank you so much for offering ‘My Prayer Book’ on your website. Since returning to the faith, I’ve searched and purchased other Catholic Prayer books but was not happy or satisfied with them. But this book is terrific, everything I’ve wanted in a Catholic prayer book! Not only does it have morning, afternoon, and nightly prayers but devotions, what I call Catholic Christian living, and living the Catholic faith. This is the best prayer book, really more than a prayer book. I use it every day! Thank you so much for having this available and recommending it to me.” – Ron, Maryland, USA “I can't begin to tell you how pleased I am with this prayer book. Everything is perfect about this prayer book...all of the wonderful prayers, the large print, the durable binding. Please be assured that this book will be used and cherished for years to come.” – J.L. $8.95 My Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis 474 pp. paperback Sample Illustrations:   1   2   3   4   5 At last we are able to offer this beautifully illustrated classic that has been the most popular spiritual book, second only to Sacred Scripture. It presents the fundamental principles of the spiritual life. The Christian soul is invited to follow Christ Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. $8.95 My Daily Bread by Anthony J. Paone, S.J. 439 pp. paperback This book is a summary of spiritual doctrine so simplified and arranged that everyone can come to a knowledge and practice of the spiritual life. A wonderful and helpful guide to daily spiritual growth. $8.95 My Daily Psalm Book arranged by Fr. Frey 368 pp. paperback The Psalms rhyme with every mood of man. Every thought, longing and expression is sung most beautifully in the Psalms since they are prayers in which God Himself teaches us how to pray. Used by the ancient Jews to worship in the temple, later by Our Lord and Our Lady, the Apostles, Christians and all Popes from St. Peter. Beautiful illustrations. The perfect prayer book for everyone. $12.95 Conversation with Christ - The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila about Personal Prayer by Peter Thomas Rohrbach 171 pp. paperback The practicality of St. Teresa of Avila’s teaching about mental prayer shines through in this wonderful synopsis of her writings about it. $20.95 Vera Sapientia or True Wisdom by Thomas à Kempis 220 pp. paperback Thomas à Kempis is well known for the Imitation or Following of Christ, the second best selling book of all time after the Holy Bible. His rich spiritual writings have been read by Catholics since the book was first written in 1418. What most readers don’t know is that Thomas à Kempis wrote 27 books in all, and most have been out of print for over 100 years. This unedited edition was translated from the Latin by the Right Rev. Mgr. Byrne D.D., V.G. and originally published in the early 1900’s. Written in a similar style as the Imitation of Christ, it is sure to become a widely read book in a generation that has all but lost its real sense of true wisdom and spirituality. $15.95 The Valley of Lilies & The Little Garden of Roses by Thomas à Kempis 138 pp. paperback This book consists of two rare works by the famous author of Imitation of Christ. Thomas à Kempis offers meditations and reflections on beloved passages from the Canticle of Canticles and the Prophet Osee. As he himself explains in the Prologue, “This little book...treats of many virtues, which spring forth as fair as roses in the garden of Jesus...[and as] so many lilies of exceeding whiteness...planted by our Lord Jesus in the valley of humility....” $15.95 The Valley of Lilies & The Little Garden of Roses Edited by Alexandra J. Waller 112 pp. paperback Now you can enjoy the wisdom and thoughts of Thomas à Kempis each day of the year. Compiled from the many works of this holy medieval priest and monk. $13.95 On the Passion of Christ - According to the Four Evangelists by Thomas à Kempis 170 pp. paperback In his famous spiritual classic, The Imitation of Christ, Thomas à Kempis reminds the reader that in order to become a follower of Christ one must imitate His life, and to accomplish this he adds: “Let it then be our main concern to meditate on the life of Jesus Christ. It is impossible to imitate Christ without first knowing Him, and the best way of getting to know Him is by meditating on His life as it is described in the four Gospels.” Thus, in this wonderful meditation book, perfect for Lent or any time of the year, the great spiritual writer and monk presents profound, short reflections on Gospel passages about the passion and death of Christ. Each chapter, focusing on a specific aspect of the Passion of Our Lord, give a prayer, a meditation and spiritual advice, and closes with another short prayer. Very much in the same style as his The Imitation of Christ, this book covers the entire Passion and makes great spiritual reading for anyone. $15.95 The Golden Arrow 233 pp. paperback The Life and Revelations of Sister Mary of St. Peter (1816-1848) on Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus. At Tours, France, she received this devotion from Our Lord to fight Communism, to make reparation and to be an unfailing tool of prayer. Approved worldwide. Holy Face medals Holy Face badge Holy Face chaplet $15.95 Drink of the Stream compiled by Penny Hickey, OCDS 361 pp. paperback Prayers and meditations of more than twenty-five Saints with a short biography of each Saint, as well as photographs and illustrations of many of the Carmelites whose prayers are quoted, the places where they lived and the objects they used. $13.95 The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection 240 pp. paperback Beautifully presents the simple and necessary way to God that every soul can practice. General Introduction, Spiritual Maxims, Letters, Conversations, Sketches, Photos and Select Bibliography. << Previous page     More Spiritual Life books >> All Catholic books E-mail this page to a friend Home  |  Testimonials  |  About Sisters of Carmel  |  Contact Us  |