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Spiritual Life Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3 $61.95 The Practice of Christian and Religious Perfection by St. Alphonsus Rodriguez 544 pp. / 508 pp. / 420 pp. paperback This is the unedited reprint of the 1882 edition, originally published in 1609. This work is based on the material which the author collected for his spiritual exhortations to his brethren and published at the request of his superiors. Although the book thus written was primarily intended for the use of his religious brethren, yet he destined it also for the profit and edification of other religious and of laymen in the world. It is a book of practical instructions on all the virtues which go to make up the perfect Christian life, whether lived in the cloister or in the world. Some of the Treatises are “The Great Value We Ought to Set on Spiritual Things”, “The Merit and Excellence of Union and Fraternal Charity”, “The Exercise of the Presence of God”, “The Essence and Necessity of Humility”, “On Temptations” and “On Joy and Sadness”. $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. $13.95 Abandonment to Divine Providence by Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade 118 pp. paperback Fr. de Caussade’s Abandonment to Divine Providence is a book for all those who, in the words of St. Benedict, “truly seek God”. Fr. de 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 de Caussade were his penitents, the Nuns of the Visitation. Fr. de Caussade effectively synthesizes both Salesian and Carmelite traditions in this book, which comprises his letters and dialogues on prayer. Fr. de 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. $11.95 The Meaning of Life The Catholic Answer by Archbishop 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 “Spiritual Excellence”. “The Meaning of Life” 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. $20.95 The Eternal Happiness of the Saints by St. Robert Bellarmine 260 pp. paperback It is wonderful to know that this book is written by a Doctor of the Church, St Robert Bellarmine, whose works are widely sought after. Many of them have yet to be translated into English. This book is St. Robert’s reflections on the Kingdom of God in Heaven and how we should lift our thoughts up to Heaven, our desired and hoped-for last end. $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! by St. Francis de Sales 264 pp. paperback This book consists of 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. 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. << Previous page All Catholic books E-mail this page to a friend Home  |  Testimonials  |  About Sisters of Carmel  |  Contact Us  |