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A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart
Josef Pieper
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An Easy Way to Become a Saint
Fr. Paul O'Sullivan, O.P.
A very optimistic book showing how anyone can become a great saint without ever doing anything "extraordinary"-just by using the many opportunities for holiness that to most people lie hidden in each day. The "secret" is to love God-since one act of love is worth a thousand acts of any other virtue. Gives us the keys to obtaining love of God. Written with an assurance of success that is convincing and infectious. Many easy but infallible means of reaching great sanctity.
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Christian Perfection and Contemplation
Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P.
Clarifies the Church's traditional teaching on contemplative prayer and "the mystical life" ("the unitive way"), showing that these are not extraordinary phenomena intended for the very few, but rather something to which God wants to raise all souls who are receptive.
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Forty Dreams of St. John Bosco
Saint John Bosco's Biographical Memoirs
These unusual symbolic dreams involve prophecy, reading of the hearts and spiritual messages. They have caused conversions and will instruct and inspire even today! Very popular.
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Holy Abandonment
Dom Vitalis Lehodey, O.C.R.
A profound and soul-stirring restatement of the theology of self-abandonement to Divine Providence. Cites many famous Catholic writers in what is probably the most thorough study that has yet appeared in English. Discusses also the role of prudence on our part; how our desires, petitions and efforts fit into the picture; the nature of detachment; faith and confidence in Divine Providence; abandonment in temporal things; joy and a number of other topics. Holy abandonement has nothing to do with fatalism or personal inertia, but entails our constant, intelligent, loving union with God's holy Will. A work of the first order, that makes life-long devotees, and that will form the reader as a true follower of Jesus Christ.
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How to Avoid Purgatory
Fr. Paul O'Sullivan, O.P.
Easy ways to bypass Purgatory and go straight to Heaven. Many true stories. Says it is God's will that everyone avoid Purgatory, that every day most people blindly pass up many chances to earn "gold for Heaven." Calls for doing many little things and gives numerous suggestions. A treasure map of how to gain the most from this life, and the greatest possible rewards in Heaven.
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Life is Worth Living
10% off! Was $32.20!
Fulton J. Sheen
Bishop Fulton Sheen covers an amazing variety of subjects, from the handling of teenagers to suffering. A book for everyone seeking understanding, belief, and purpose in these troubled times to show that life is truly worth living!.....read more
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Pardon and Peace A Sinner's Guide to Confession
Fr. Francis Randolph
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Prayer-The Great Means of Grace
Shows the great power of our seemingly lowly prayers. St. Alphonsus says the choice between going to Heaven or Hell depends on whether or not we pray!
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Sensitive Souls
C. J. Eustace
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Stories About Purgatory And what They Reveal
Compiled from traditional sources by an Ursuline nun of Sligo, Ireland
Arranged as 30 Days for the Holy Souls, this book was written to engrave on the minds and hearts of its readers an indelible understanding about Purgatory-first, that it exists; second, that the souls detained there suffer long and excruciating pains, just like those of Hell, except that they eventually end; third, that the Poor Souls desperately need our prayers, suffrages and Mass intentions; and fourth, that while we are still living, we ourselves should strive mightily to avoid Purgatory. Hardly anyone is truly perfect; therefore, most people who save their souls will probably be detained in Purgatory. Enlightening and encouraging, but very sobering!
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The Art of Being a Good Friend
15% off! Was $28.70!
Hugh Black
This book will show you how to transform superficial friendships into soul-nourishing relationships!.....read more
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The Devil
10% off! Was $27.62!
Gerald Vann
Until you have this information, you’re vulnerable to the subtle methods he uses against those who know he exists and are already on guard.....read more
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The Gift of Oneself
Fr. Joseph Schryvers, C.SS.R.
The Gift of Oneself appeals to generous souls to offer themselves to God as a gift that is at once fitting (since He has given us all that we are and have) and complete (for we thereby hold back nothing for ourselves). In return, Almighty God in a special way concerns Himself with the sanctification of our souls and the care of our temporal needs. Jesus will work wonders in a soul so given over to Him, for He is the best of all spiritual directors and knows exactly where we should be and what we should be doing. The gift of oneself to God is easy; all we have to do is love Him. And to love Him, it suffices simply to will to love Him! Gives a great feeling of peace and security and delight to those who make God this gift!
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The Interior Castle or The Mansions
St. Teresa of Avila
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The Spiritual Combat
Dom Lorenzo Scupoli
A famous classic for achieving spiritual perfection and salvation. First published in 1589, it was the favourite book of St. Francis de Sales. Says, "Fight or die." Shows how to combat our vices with a method and to achieve a final victory.
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The Three Ages of the Interior Life
2-Volume Set
Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P.
Explains the entire Catholic tradition on the spiritual life. Covers virtually all aspects of our Faith. Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John of the Cross. Says sanctity is for all and that the gift of infused contemplation is "in the normal way of sanctity." Covers scores of topics, including the true nature of Christian perfection, the spiritual organism, contemplative prayer, one's predominant fault, the healing of pride and acedia (spiritual sloth), spiritual direction, the active and passive purifications, the "dark night of the soul," and a host of other topics. Clear, complete, orthodox, inspiring! Essential in these times of spiritual confusion.
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The Three Conversions in the Spiritual Life
Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P.
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Thirsting For God
10% off! Was $15.40!
Compiled by Angelo D. Scolozzi
Spend a year with Saint Teresa of Calcutta! This compact yearbook of prayers, meditations, and anecdotes gives you a gem from Mother Teresa for each day of the year. Great as a gift!
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Thoughts of St. Therese
St. Therese of Lisieux
328 brief quotations from The Story of a Soul, Counsels and Reminiscences, and her letters, arranged under 20 different topics, plus prayers written by St. Therese. Includes Faith, Humility, Obedience, Holy Communion, Love of God, Love of Our Neighbour, Prayer, Suffering and much more. Shows her greatness of soul and that she was no Saint by accident. Beautiful and surprising! A book cherished by many.
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Words of Love
Revealed to three nuns in the 20th century
Intimate revelations of Our Lord to three 20th-century mystics: Sr. Josefa Menendez, Sr. Mary of the Trinity, and Sr. Consolata Betrone on a host of Catholic subjects. Surprising revelations on how and why Our Lord acts as He does toward people. After only a few pages, these revelations really get the reader involved and speak to the heart-evidence in itself that they are of divine origin. A very beautiful book!
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