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Spiritual Life Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3 $13.95 Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales 318 pp. softcover Since its first publication in 1609, this book has never gone out of print. It has always occupied a privileged position in the Church. No guide ever written provides so complete, so balanced, and so practical an approach to the spiritual life. Written for the layman surrounded by worldliness, this is a masterpiece of mystical and devotional literature by a great and much loved Doctor of the Church. This book does what many similar books fail to do, teach the reader to grow in holiness, step by simple step. St. Francis de Sales was a master psychologist with a special gift for teaching practical morality. His writings are characterized by sublime common sense. Even non-Christians have admired his prose. Above all, he is a spiritual genius and thus was made a Doctor of the Church. This book is truly medicine for the soul. $12.95 Self Abandonment to Divine Providence by Fr. J. P. De Caussade 144 pp. softcover Fr. Caussade’s Self Abandonment to Divine Providence is a book for all those who, in the words of St. Benedict, “Truly seek God”. Fr. Caussade’s spiritual teaching was derived from two extremely pure sources, St. Francis de Sales and St. John of the Cross. Another source of influence on Caussade were his penitents, the Nuns of the Visitation. Fr. Caussade effectively synthesizes both Salesian and Carmelite traditions in this book, which comprises his letters and dialogues on prayer. Fr. Caussade refers to the Salesian teaching of self-abandonment and simplicity and the Carmelite emphasis on grace as a dynamic force that enlightens and cleanses the soul. When speaking of death to self, he refers to “abandonment”, “trust”, and “acquiescence”. He impresses upon the reader that abandonment may be taught and practiced by repeated acts. It is the duty of every Christian to acquire this virtue. $19.95 All for Jesus - The Easy Ways of Divine Love by Fr. Frederick William Faber 228 pp. paperback Fr. Faber reveals three secrets that will give you a beautiful, even angelic, character, three secrets that the saints knew and practiced well. With beguiling enthusiasm, he teaches you how to remember God throughout the day and to offer your love to Him. And he demonstrates, with numerous examples drawn from the lives of the saints, that the more you grow in love for Jesus, the more you will be able to face questions like those above with a full heart, knowing that God’s grace will provide for your every insufficiency. $14.95 The Prayer of the Presence of God by Dom Augustin Guillerand 192 pp. paperback Dom Augustin Guillerand (1877-1945) was a French Carthusian monk whose writings have been treasured by generations of Christians. For nearly a thousand years, monks of the Carthusian Order have withdrawn from the world so they can place themselves in the presence of God. In these pages, the monk Augustin Guillerand reveals the secret of the Carthusian’s remarkable prayer of the presence of God. Obviously, this way of praying excludes quick Our Father’s and hasty Hail Mary’s, but it also requires that we do more than pause and say our prayers slowly. In fact, the Carthusians know that the prayer of the presence of God isn’t primarily a question of speed or even of speech. Like love, it’s not so much a deed as an attitude – a habit of tranquil listening that allows God to enter our souls by all paths and to establish His presence there. $9.95 Progress in Divine Union by Raoul Plus, SJ 144 pp. paperback Raoul Plus, SJ (1882-1958) wrote more than forty books to help Christians understand God’s love for the soul. His works stress the vital role of prayer in the spiritual life and show how you can live the truths of the faith. Our times cry out for saints! But how can we grow holy? In these pages, the wise Jesuit priest Raoul Plus teaches us two ways to do so. First, he explains how we must come to see ourselves as nothing so we can practice a life of generosity – a life in which all we have and all we do is for God, without reservation. Then he shows how, through recollection and complete devotion to prayer, we can achieve intimate union with God even in the midst of troubles and distractions. Does it take strong souls to attain such holy ends? Certainly. But if you were not strong – and called by God already – you never would have begun reading these lines about a book that promises to teach you how to make “progress in divine union”. Clearly, union with God is something you desire. For souls like you these pages were written. $11.95 The Meaning of Life - The Catholic Answer by Alban Goodier, SJ 192 pp. paperback Fr. Alban Goodier (1869-1939) was a Jesuit who served for a time as Archbishop of Bombay, India. He was a well-respected writer and was renowned for his memorable aphorisms. He wrote over a dozen books, including “Saints for Sinners” and “The School of Love”. This book is a guide to help you bid farewell to worldly concerns and live a true life of the Spirit. No matter how good your intentions are, you can easily get so caught up in the things of this world that you forget God. But according to the insightful Jesuit priest Fr. Alban Goodier, the worldly man “knows in his heart, without a doubt, that he is a traitor to his human nature.” With his book “The Meaning of Life”, you can finally make the searching examination of your own life that you must make if you want to stay on the path to Jesus Christ. To help you fully and unreservedly choose God, Fr. Goodier explains how living an innocent life will ennoble you and bring you great rewards. Even better, he details all the ways in which you can find happiness by rising above the concerns of this world – yes, even amid the cares and duties of your daily life! He shows how the very fact of God’s existence gives meaning to your life in a way that worldly possessions or success never can. $10.95 The Art of Dying Well (or, How to be a Saint, Now and Forever) by St. Robert Bellarmine 150 pp. leatherette St. Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621) was a Jesuit priest known for his spirit of detachment, his profound love of neighbor, and his tireless service of the Church. Proclaimed Venerable only six years after his death, Cardinal Bellarmine was canonized in 1930 and named a Doctor of the Church in 1931. This beautiful book teaches you how to face death without fear and, while death is still far in the future, how to live with God’s love in your heart and His peace in your soul-life. Rather than turning away from death, great saints like Robert Bellarmine, the author of this book, use it as a lens through which to view life from the right perspective – God’s perspective. Seen this way, death becomes for them – and can become for you – not so much a reason for fear as a source of spiritual liberation, enabling you to love the things of this world as they ought to be loved and to answer God’s final summons with joy. $14.95 How to Love God and Keep His Commandments by Fr. Charles Joseph Quadrupani 181 pp. paperback This is a revised edition of “Light and Peace”. Fr. Charles Joseph Quadrupani (1740-1806) was an Italian priest of the Barnabite Order. He dedicated his life to preaching, conducting retreats and offering spiritual direction. His classic, “How to Love God and Keep His Commandments”, has been revered by generations of Christians for its practical spiritual wisdom. These pages are for souls who long to give themselves to God and who even know what must be done to be holy but who just can’t manage to break freed of worldly habits. They will help you banish your discouragement and grow in the peace of God as you struggle to love Him and keep His commandments. $9.95 Heaven Sense - What Scripture and the Catholic Church really teach about Heaven by Fr. John P. Arendzen 126 pp. paperback John P. Arendzen (1873-1954), a native of Amsterdam, spent his life as a priest spreading the faith in England. His eloquence and clarity led the Daily Mail to name him one of England’s “Preachers of the Century.“ Confining himself to the teachings of Christ and the Church, Fr. Arendzen here shows that Heaven is grander and more intense than any modern notions of it. Heaven teems with bold Christians who have fought the good fight, won the battle and entered into the land of their conquest – ardent souls eager for the God they served so well on earth. In Heaven, we will see God face to face and, with glorified bodies, minds and wills, experience directly His power, majesty, splendor and love. Such is the vibrant life of Heaven – and what a help to learn about it now, through this wonderful book! $14.95 Thy Will Be Done! Fifty-eight letters to souls troubled by problems that afflict each of us today: anger, frustration, grief and sickness; difficulties in praying, and even lack of faith – with wise, practical remedies for each. Lovingly written by St. Francis de Sales 264 pp. paperback St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622), a bishop and a Doctor of the Church, was remarkable not only for his holiness, but also for the wisdom with which he directed souls in the way of sanctity. Throughout his life, he worked tirelessly to win souls to the Church and to build within the Church a community of devout persons living lives of Christian perfection in all their varied states and vocations. Three centuries ago, people flocked to St. Francis de Sales seeking his help for their problems. St. Francis spent countless hours ministering to them face to face and wrote over 20,000 letters! This book is an excellent selection from these letters to persons in many countries and in all walks of life. You will be consoled by the warmth, the wisdom and the holy sympathy you will find in these pages as the love of this great saint reaches out to us across the centuries. Whatever your circumstances may be, there is wisdom here to make your life holier – and happier. $14.95 Spiritual Excellence - How to Make Progress in Prayer and Love by the Most Rev. Alban Goodier 224 pp. paperback The Most Rev. Alban Goodier (1869-1939) was a Jesuit who served as Archbishop of Bombay, India. He was a respected writer, renowned for his memorable aphorisms. He wrote over a dozen books, including “Saints for Sinners” and “The Meaning of Life”. “Spiritual Excellence” could be the most important book you read this year – or any year! It’s Archbishop Alban Goodier’s compendium of practical and pastoral guidance on how to move beyond the beginner’s stage of spirituality into deeper, more fruitful prayer and more thoroughgoing, consistent acts of charity. In these pages, this beloved author teaches you how to speak to God from your heart, not just from your lips, and how to deal better with the many troubles that keep you from turning completely to Christ as your truest, dearest friend. << Previous page All Catholic books E-mail this page to a friend Home  |  Testimonials  |  About Sisters of Carmel  |  Contact Us  |