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Prayer
Active Participation at Mass
Anthony M. Buono
Overview of the parts of the Mass to make people’s participation more prayerful and
rewarding.
ISBN: 0-8189-0682-0 $5.95
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The Bread of Life: The
Eucharist
Michael McGowan
This book explores the wondrous mystery of our faith in the hope of leading others to a
deeper, more loving relationship to Jesus in the Eucharist.
ISBN: 0-8189-0814-9 $5.95
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Book of Devotions: Large Print
Joe Coppolino Compiler
Novenas and prayers for all occasions
ISBN: 0-8189-0502-6 $1.75
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Christmas Joy
Most Rev. James A. Griffin
ISBN: 978-0-8189-1257-X $4.95
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Discovering the Hidden Reality
George A. Maloney, SJ
A journey into Christian Mystical Prayer.
ISBN: 0-8189-0949-8 $14.95
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Do Not Be Afraid: I Am With You
Edmund C. Lane, SSP
Large print prayer booklet for those who are ill, anxious, worried, in mourning or confined in any way.
ISBN: 0-8189-0617-0 $2.95
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Enjoy Your Precious Life
John T. Catoir, JCD
A guide to living life joyfully in the Lord.
ISBN:0-8189-0937-4 $12.95
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Family Prayer Book
Bede North, MSC
Morning, night and occasional prayers for families.
ISBN: 0-8189-8015-0 $2.95
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First Saturday Devotions to Mary
Deacon Roy Barkley
Attached to this devotion are Confession, recitation of the Rosary with meditation on its mysteries.
ISBN: 0-8189-1243-X $14.95
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Gospel of Mary, The: A Month with the Mother of God
Gabriel Amorth, S.S.P.
Translated by Edmund C. Lane, S.S.P.
Thirty-one reflections covering all the Gospel events in the life of Mary.
ISBN: 0-8189-0871-8 $8.95
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Greatest Marian Prayers, The: Their History, Meaning and Usage
Anthony M. Buono
The twelve most popular prayers to Mary, their history and use, with 60 more thrown in for good measure.
ISBN: 0-8189-0861-0 $9.95
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Hermit, The: A Personal Discovery of Prayer
David Torkington
Using a fictional character as guide, in this first volume of his Trilogy
on Prayer, Torkington instructs the beginner in the first stages of their prayer life.
ISBN: 0-8189-0850-5 $7.95
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How to Pray
David Torkington; Preface by Sr. Wendy Beckett
A practical guide to prayer in 40 short but profound lessons based on the teachings of the masters.
ISBN: 0-8189-0921-8 $4.95
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Inner Life: A Fellow Traveler's Guide to Prayer
David Torkington
Foreword by Sister Wendy Beckett
ISBN: 0-8189-0818-1 $12.95
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Large Print Prayer
Book
Rev. Jerome Duesman
Most used prayers in large print, pocket size format.
ISBN: 0-8189-0344-9 $2.00
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A Lenten Walk
Most Rev. James A. Griffin
Bishop of Columbus, Ohio
Pocket-size Gospel reflections for each of the days of Lent.
ISBN: 0-8189-0857-2 $1.95
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Libro de Oraciones
Rev. Jerome Duesman, compiler
Spanish edition of the popular Large Print Prayer Book.
ISBN: 0-8189-0705-3 $1.00
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Lord, Teach Us How To Pray
Dominic Scotto, TOR
A Companion to the Liturgy of the Hours
ISBN: 0-8189-1256-1 $3.95
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My Book of Prayers
Daughters of St. Paul
Translated by Edmund C. Lane, S.S.P.
A delightful full color first book of prayers for First Communion.
ISBN: 0-8189-4843-3 $3.95
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My First Missal
Daughters of St. Paul
Translated by Edmund C. Lane, S.S.P.
A delightful full color first Missal for children making their First Communion.
ISBN: 0-8189-4842-5 $3.95
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Mystic, The: From Charismatic to Mystical Prayer
David Torkington
In this third volume of his Trilogy on Prayer, Torkington draws
on the writings of St. John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila to illustrate the various stages
in the life of prayer from the charismatic to the mystical.
ISBN: 0-8189-0852-1 $7.95
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Ordinary Path to Holiness, The
R. Thomas Richard, PhD; Introduction by Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR
An overview of traditional Catholic spirituality for the average lay person as tried and practiced by the saints.
ISBN:0-8189-0913-7 $14.95
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Prayers for Today
Terence Cardinal Cooke,
All time favorite prayers, compiled by Cardinal Cooke
ISBN: 0-8189-0628-6 $6.95
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Praying with the Church
Anthony M. Buono
The treasures of the prayers within the Liturgy.
ISBN: 0-8189-0579-4 $6.95
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Prophet, The: The Inner Meaning of Prayer
David Torkington
In the second volume of his Trilogy on Prayer, Torkington presents
a brilliant exposition of the inner meaning of prayer and the truths that underpin the life of the spirit.
ISBN: 0-8189-0851-3 $9.95
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Thoughts for Daily Living
Fulton J. Sheen
In a wide-ranging variety of topics, Sheen brings his inimitable style to these very practical and highly pertinent thoughts for daily living.
ISBN: 0-8189-1261-8 $14.95
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Rezando el Rosario Con Fray Angelico
Domenico Marcucci
Spanish language edition of Through the Rosary
ISBN: 0-8189-0620-0 $2.50
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Rosary: A Gospel Prayer
Wilfrid Harrington, OP
Scriptural and spiritual guide to the rosary.
ISBN: 0-8189-1129-8 $3.95
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Stations of the Cross for the New Millennium, The
Meditations by John T. Catoir
Poetry by Catherine deVinck
4-Color Illustrations by Bill Lutz
A way of the cross which involves those who make it on a universal as well as a personal level.
ISBN:0-8189-0885-8 $4.50
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Through the Mysteries of Light with Giotto and Fra Angelico
Gary T. Johnson and Edmund C. Lane, S.S.P.
Meditations on the new five mysteries of the Rosary of Pope John Paul II illustrated with works of Giotto and Fra Angelico.
ISBN: 0-8189-0950-1
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Through the Rosary with Fra Angelico
Domenico Marcucci
Translated by Edmund C. Lane, S.S.P.
Mysteries of the rosary illuminated by Fra Angelico with prayer intentions inspired by
St. Louis Grignion de Montfort.
ISBN: 0-8189-0557-3 $2.50
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Understanding the Sunday Eucharist
Brian B. Grenier, CFC
Instructional book on how to fully participate at Sunday Mass.
ISBN: 0-8189-0639-1 $4.50
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Vamos A Orar
The Christophers
Spanish language collection of most popular prayers.
ISBN: 0-8189-0610-3 $2.95
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Your Words in Prayer in Time of Illness
Amaldo Pangrazzi OFM Cap
A collection of prayers for the sick and hospitalized.
ISBN: 0-8189-0417-8 $1.95
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Carmelite Spirituality
Carmel, Land of the Soul
Carolyn Humphreys, OCDS, OTR
Pointers on how to live the Carmelite spirituality in the world today.
ISBN: 0-8189-0946-3 $14.95
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The Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese
Francis Jamart, OCD
The "Little Way" of St. Therese of Lisieux explained.
ISBN: 0-8189-0347-3 $16.95
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Distractions in Prayer: Blessing or Curse?
Sr. Vilma Seelaus, ocd
St. Teresa of Avila's teachings on distractions in prayer in her classic work The Interior Castle.
ISBN:0-8189-0985-4 - $14.95
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Edith Stein: Scholar Feminist, Saint
Freda Mary Oben
A biography of a great Carmelite scholar and saint of our times.
ISBN: 0-8189-0523-9 $5.95
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The Happiness of God
Susan Leslie
Goal of St. Therese of Lisieux through holiness and dedication.
ISBN: 0-8189-0540-9 $4.95
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I Thirst: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Jacques Gauthier
The common bond linking the spirituality of St. Thérèse and Mother Teresa of Calcutta:
to assuage the thirst of Christ for souls.
ISBN:0-8189-0971-4 $5.95
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The Power of Confidence
Conrad De Meester, OCD
A masterful study of "The Little Way of Spiritual Childhood" of St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
ISBN: 0-8189-0819-X $22.95
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Saint John of the Cross
Peter Slattery, O.Carm
An Introduction to the spirituality of St. John of the Cross, a spirituality of substance.
ISBN: 0-8189-0684-7 $8.95
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Saint Therese of Lisieux: Doctor of the Universal Church
Steven Payne, OCD
How a 24-year-old Carmelite nun with limited education became an illustrious Doctor of the Church.
ISBN:0-8189-0923-4 $14.95
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Springs of Carmel
Peter Slattery, O.Carm.
An introduction to Carmelite spirituality and those who have shaped it.
ISBN: 0-8189-0604-9 $7.95
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Therese of Lisieux: Vocation of Love
M.-Pascale Durocq
A provocative look at the life and charism of this popular saint.
ISBN: 0-8189-0431-3 $3.95
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Therese of Lisieux and Marie of the Trinity
Pierre Descouvemont
Tr. By Alexandra Plettenberg-Serban
Marie’s recollections, put together in this book constitute a unique witness
regarding St. Therese and her entourage and provides a first-hand account.
ISBN: 0-8189-0732-0 $14.95
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The Trial of Faith of St. Therese of Lisieux
Frederick L. Miller
Through the example of St. Therese, this book highlights the co-redemptive role all
Christians are called upon to play by virtue of their baptism.
ISBN: 0-8189-0799-1 $12.95
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Under the Torrent of His Love
Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus
Conferences of St. Therese of Lisieux by one who was a close friend of her blood sisters.
Emphasis on her being a "doctor" of spiritual life.
ISBN: 0-8189-0720-7 $5.95
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Towards Mystical Union
Julienne McLean
Modern Commentary on the Mystical Text "The Interior Castle" by St. Teresa of Avila.
ISBN: 0-8189-0960-9 $19.95
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Where the Spirit Breathes
Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus
Doctrine of prayer and action under the Holy Spirit's influence by a disciple of St. Therese
of Lisieux, from whom the author learned much about the working of the Holy Spirit.
ISBN: 0-8189-0806-8 $9.95
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Spirituality
As A Little Child
Andre Ravier, SJ
Tr. By Cornelius Michael Buckley SJ
Father Ravier shows us who are the "children" spoken of by Jesus in the Gospel
on whom we are called to model ourselves.
ISBN: 0-8189-0796-7 $5.50
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The Advocate: The Holy Spirit
Andrew Apostoli, CFR
The Holy Spirit as our strong defense against the powers of evil.
ISBN: 0-8189-0780-0 $9.95
ISBN: 0-8189-0825-4 $24.95 - Holy Spirit Trilogy: The Advocate, The Comforter, The Gift of God
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Adventure of Holiness, The
Brother John of Taizé
Brother John of Taizé describes the challenge and the fascination of pursuing holiness of life.
ISBN: 0-8189-0877-7 $12.95
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A Basket of Bread
Catherine de Vinck
"I have found Catherine’s poetry a satisfying form of spiritual reading which
leads me gently to the prayer of contemplation." Father John Catoir
ISBN: 0-8189-0769-x $9.95
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Beams of Prayer
Edward J. Farrell and Lynn L. Salata
Choice pearls from eight of Father Farrell's books with brief reflections for contemplation.
ISBN: 0-8189-0856-4 $5.50
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Being Present to God
Henri Caffarel
The depths and power of prayer.
ISBN: 0-8189-0462-3 $6.95
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Biblical Spirituality of the Heart
Jan G. Bovenmars
Insights into the human heart and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ISBN: 0-8189-0584-0 $12.95
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Breath and Bread
Michele T. Gallagher
This book explores how we come to know the Lord Jesus and experience the Holy Spirit
through the Eucharist in a highly intimate and very personal way.
ISBN: 0-8189-0807-6 $4.95
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Christian Spirituality: An Introduction to the Heritage
Charles J. Healey, S.J.
All the classics are represented here from Ignatius of Antioch to Pseudo-Dionysius and C.S. Lewis.
ISBN: 0-8189-0820-3 $22.95
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The Classic of Catholic Spirituality: An introduction to Proven Patterns of
Holiness
Peter John Cameron, O.P.
A brief introduction to the great masters of spiritual writing.
ISBN: 0-8189-0743-6 $5.95
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The Cloud
Austin Cooper, OMI
Reflections on "The Cloud of Unknowing"
ISBN: 0-8189-0573-5 $8.95
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The Comforter: The Spirit of Joy
Andrew Apostoli, CFR
Preface by John Cardinal O’Connor
The Holy Spirit brings meaning and enthusiasm to life.
ISBN: 0-8189-0734-7 $7.95
ISBN: 0-8189-0825-4 $24.95 - Holy Spirit Trilogy: The Advocate, The Comforter, The Gift of God
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Compendium of Spirituality
Emetrio De Cea, O.P., editor
Vol. 1: History and Doctrinal Principles; ISBN: 0-8189-0724-X $12.95
Vol. 2: Various Schools of Spirituality; ISBN: 0-8189-0725-8 $ 12.95
2 Volume Set: ISBN: 0-8189-0723-1 $22.50
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Crossing Home
James Penrice
The spiritual lessons of baseball.
ISBN: 0-8189-0675-8 $5.95
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Crossways: Forming Ourselves in the Mind of Christ
James Hogan
Three sections of twelve reflections each on the role and relevance of the cross in our lives.
ISBN:0-8189-0870-X $12.95
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Crucifix That Spoke to St. Francis, The
Michael Goonan, S.S.P.
The story and explanation of the various elements of the famous crucifix of San Damiano in
Assisi said to have spoken to St. Francis.
ISBN:0-8189-0845-9 $3.75
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Divine Romance, The
Fulton J. Sheen
The wonderful love of God for each and every human being as seen through the eyes of one
of TV's most popular evangelists.
ISBN: 0-8189-0781-9 $4.50
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Embrace Your Renewal
Harold A. Buetow
A thought a day for Lent.
ISBN: 0-8189-0959-5 $9.95
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Enjoy the Lord
John T. Catoir
How to find joy in life in spite of problems and difficulties.
ISBN: 0-8189-0538-7 $ 8.95
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Enjoy Your Precious Life
John T. Catoir
Joy is a by-product of embracing life in all its fullness.
ISBN: 0-8189-0973-4 $12.95
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The Eternal Galilean
Fulton J. Sheen
A reprint of an early classic life of Christ by a master storyteller.
ISBN:0-8189-0774-6 $8.95
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Five Wounds of Jesus and Personal Transformation, The
Joseph A. Grassi
How devotion to the five wounds of Christ can transform our lives as it did the lives of the saints.
ISBN:0-8189-0838-6 $8.95
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Gathering the Fragments: A Gospel Mosaic
Edward J. Farrell
Each of us is but a fragment of the whole Christ. How we fit in the mosaic is the subject of this book.
ISBN: 0-8189-0860-2 $6.95
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Gift of God, The: The Holy Spirit
Andrew Apostoli, CFR
A simple yet profound, serious yet humorous introduction to the Holy Spirit.
ISBN: 0-8189-0703-7 $8.95
ISBN: 0-8189-0825-4 $24.95 - Holy Spirit Trilogy: The Advocate, The Comforter, The Gift of God
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Gifts and Giving
Lucy Fuchs
One never gives more than one receives for God is not outdone in generosity as this book shows.
ISBN: 0-8189-0601-4 $ 6.95
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Glory to Be Revealed in You, The
Kristen West McGuire
The wonder of pregnancy and child bearing for expectant mothers.
ISBN: 0-8189-0721-5 $8.95
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Goal to Go
James Penrice
The spiritual lessons of football.
ISBN: 0-8189-0702-9 $5.95
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God Could Be a Teen: Nobody Understands Him Either
James Penrice
Catholic moral theology for teenagers.
ISBN: 0-8189-0777-0 $4.95
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God Delights in You
John T. Catoir
When we think everything and everyone is against us it is good to remember that God delights in us.
ISBN: 0-8189-0594-8 $9.95
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Guide to Contentment
Fulton J. Sheen
Bishop Sheen explains how the Gospel message shows the way to the happiness we all seek.
ISBN: 0-8189-0773-8 $5.95
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Heart in Pilgrimage
Michael Gaudoin-Parker
Meditations on Christian Spirituality in the light of the new Eucharistic Prayers of the Mass.
ISBN: 0-8189-0696-0 $14.95
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Holy Hours
Conchita (Concepción Cabrera de Armida)
Thirty meditations on Jesus in the Eucharist by the Venerable Concepción Cabrera de Armida.
ISBN: 0-8189-0998-6 $9.95
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Honey From the Rock
Michele T. Gallagher, Ph.D.
Reflections on the meaning of the Eucharist in our lives.
ISBN: 0-8189-0606-2 $4.95
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Humility and Suffering of God, The
Francois Varillon
A portrait of Christ in his passion, death and resurrection.
ISBN: 0-8189-0448-8 $8.95
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I Will Follow You
Fedele Pasquero, S.S.P.
Translated by Edmund C. Lane, S.S.P.
The spirituality of Jesus the Divine Master, Way, Truth and Life for the average reader.
ISBN: 0-8189-0647-2 $9.95
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If There Is a God, Why Do I Need Braces?
James Penrice
An overview of Catholic belief for teenagers.
ISBN: 0-8189-0735-5 $4.95
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Imitation of Christ, The
Thomas à Kempis
Spiritual classic with daily reflections, prayers and passages from Vatican Council II.
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Imitation of Christ Paraphrased, The
Thomas à Kempis
Written in modern sense-lines by Dr. Donald E. Demaray for easier reading.
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In the Silence of Solitude
Eugene L. Romano, HBHJ
The hermit's life of solitude and peace brings spiritual insights to those who practice it.
ISBN: 0-8189-0754-1 $7.50
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Jesus Appeals to the World
Lorenzo Sales, IMC
The message entrusted to Capuchin Sister Consolata Betrone. A perennial bestseller since 1955.
ISBN: 0-8189-0069-5 $11.95
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Journeying with the Lord
Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, Archbishop of Milan
Daily reflections on the Holy Land and the life of Jesus. An ideal gift.
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Letters to St. Francis de Sales: Mostly on Prayer
John Francis Fink
Insights into the life of prayer based on the Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales.
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Light, Happiness & Peace
Fr. John J. Pasquini
Journeying through traditional Catholic spirituality: an overview.
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Living Room Retreat
Sr. Helen Cecelia Swift, SND de N
For those who cannot get away to a retreat house, but would like to spend some time with God.
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Modern Spiritual Writers
Charles J. Healey, SJ
An introduction to nine Christian and Jewish spritual writers of the twentieth century.
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Mystery of Christ in You, The
George A. Maloney, SJ
The mystical vision of St. Paul written in language all can understand.
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Mystery of the Flying Monk, The
Antonio Tarzia with Illustrations by Gino Gavioli
Translated by Edmund C. Lane, S.S.P.
Delightful children's story based on the legends of St. Francis of Assisi.
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Mystery of the Shroud of Turin, The
John C. Iannone
New scientific evidence regarding the shroud is presented along with the history and
spiritual significance.
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New Song to the Lord, A
Charles J. Healey, SJ
Every day we're invited to "sing a new song to the Lord." This book tells us how and why.
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Pathways to Holiness
Louis of Granada
A classic work of spirituality for the average layperson.
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Person to Person
John S. Bonnici
Bonnici uses the example and teaching of Hans Urs von Balthasar to discuss commitment, love and friendship.
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Poverty
Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap
Talks given to Pope John Paul II in Lent on the virtue of simplicity and poverty of spirit.
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Practice of the Presence of God, The
Brother Lawrence
A classic work rendered in modern English by Dr. Donald E. Demaray.
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Prodigal World, The
Fulton J. Sheen
How Western Civilization has squandered its Christian patrimony and how it can regain it.
ISBN: 0-8189-0953-6
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The Pursuit of Happiness - God's Way
Servais Pinckaers, O.P.
Living the Beatitudes as a way to the happiness we all seek.
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Reading the Ten Commandments Anew
Brother John of Taizé
Rereading the Ten Commandments as boundaries that protect our freedom to act and grow as God's children.
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Real Presence Through the Ages, The
Michael L. Gaudoin-Parker
Citing passages from the earliest Fathers of the Church to today this work shows the consistent
belief of the Church in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
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Resurrection, The
Pierre R. Bernard, O.P.
Prayerful study of the Gospel accounts of the Resurrection of Jesus.
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Revelations of Women Mystics
Jose de Vinck
Messages received in private revelations from Catholic mystics through the ages.
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Rock Plunged Into Eternity, The
Fulton J. Sheen
The Church's two thousand year struggle with the forces of evil in the world continues today.
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Seasons of the Soul
Conchita
The cyclical nature of spiritual growth is likened to the seasons of the year.
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Secret of the Saints, The
Chris John-Terry
A brief guide to sanctity based on the teachings of such masters as John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila.
ISBN: 0-8189-0864-5 $6.95
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Seven Last Words, The
Fulton J. Sheen
Meditations on the seven last words uttered by Christ from the cross.
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The Shroud
Translated by Edmund C. Lane, S.S.P.
A handy brief guide to the Shroud of Turin -- an image full of mystery.
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Spiritual Direction According to St. Paul of the Cross
Bennet Kelley, CP
Corresondence revealing the methodology of St. Paul of the Cross in giving spiritual direction.
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Treasured Age, The
James F. Finley, CSP
A spirituality for seniors.
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Way of Desert Spirituality, A
The Plan of Life of the Hermits of Bethlehem of Chester, New Jersey, revised and explained.
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Way to Happiness, The
Fulton J. Sheen
Down-to-earth, practical approach to the good life on earth and hereafter.
ISBN: 0-8189-0775-4 $5.95
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Way to Inner Peace, The
Fulton J. Sheen
Peace begins with our relationship with God, ourselves and others.
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When Jesus Smiled
Giorgio Conconi
The Gospel incidents which pleased Our Lord and made him smile.
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Women Mystics of the Medieval, Modern and Contemporary Eras
Thierry Gosset
Excerpts from the great women mystics of all times whose spiritual genius and profound understanding
of life touch our hearts today. Three volume set.
ISBN: 0-8189-0944-7 $25.00
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You
Fulton J. Sheen
How you can find the happiness you desire through a personal relationship with Jesus.
ISBN: 0-8189-0951-X
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