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Description: In this concise spiritual classic, Jean-Pierre de Caussade explains that the key to the Christian life lies in loving God and abandoning ourselves completely to His providence in every moment. This, he explains, means embracing the present moment as an expression of Gods will, and embracing all the tasks of this moment, however dull, wearisome, or irritating, with love and humility. In this way, the ordinary experiences of everyday life are ... More
An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine Ven. John Henry Newman $22.00
Description: In one of the most influential theological works of the past several centuries, Newman explains that Christianity has undergone many changes over the centuries, and confronts the problem of whether or not there has been any continuity of doctrine since the time of Jesus. He claims that for various reasons developments in doctrine and worship have become necessary over the centuries. For Newman the Church of Rome and no longer the Anglican ... More
The King's Good Servant but God's First James Monti $21.95
Description: In this innovative study of St. Thomas More, James Monti argues that Mores life was guided not by some secular quest for freedom of thought and conscience, as some scholars have suggested, but rather by his faith in Christ and His Church. Arguing that this misconception stems from a widespread ignorance of Mores writings, Monti offers a new portrait of More through an exposition of his works on the Church and the spiritual life, revealing ... More
The Love of Learning and the Desire for God Jean Leclercq, OSB $22.00
Description: Originally conceived as a series of lectures to young monks, this is Benedictine scholar Jean Leclercqs outstanding study of medieval monastic culture from St. Benedict to St. Bernard of Clairvaux. Leclercq begins by distinguishing monastic theology from scholastic theology through a comparison of St. Bernard and Peter Lombard. Focusing then on this monastic theology, he traces the formation, sources, and fruits of monastic culture, showing ... More
The Spiritual Life Very Rev. Adolphe Tanqueray S.S., D.D. $32.50
Description: The most detailed yet compact discussion of Catholic spirituality available in English. Originally intended as a textbook, this volume has been the mainstay of thousands of priests, religious, and laypeople. It succeeds admirably in its aim of being both doctrinal and practical: an explanation of and an impetus to undertake the struggle for ... More
The Three Ages of the Interior Life, Volume One Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange $24.00
Description: The standard work on the spiritual life (ascetical and mystical theology), since its appearance in 1946. Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange provides a careful overview of the life of grace that is extremely helpful for moderately well-educated Catholics who wish to respond wholeheartedly to their baptismal ... More
Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church Harry Crocker $19.95
Description: In this short, engaging history, H.W. Crocker depicts the thrilling history of the Catholic Church from the Incarnation to the election of Pope John Paul II. In clear, colorful prose, Crocker tells of the Churchs power and glory through the conversion of Constantine, the Crusades and the Inquisition, the Renaissance and the Reformation, and into the modern era and the Second Vatican ... More
Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church H.W. Crocker, III $19.95
Description: For 2,000 years, Catholicismthe largest religion in the world and in the United Stateshas shaped global history on a scale unequaled by any other institution. But until now, Catholics interested in their faith have been hard-pressed to find an accessible, affirmative, and exciting history of the Church. Triumph is that history. Inside, you'll discover the spectacular story of the Church from Biblical times and the early days of St. Peterthe ... More
True Devotion to the Holy Spirit Most Rev. Luis M. Martinez $14.95
Description: With his lucid style, theological precision, and mystical insight, Archbishop Luis Martinez explores how the Holy Spirit leads us to holiness. In four parts, Martinez considers how the indwelling of the Spirit leads the soul to divine union, the seven gifts of the Spirit, the nine fruits of the Spirit, and finally how the Spirit leads us to the heights of Christian perfection in the ... More