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In this practical and down-to-earth book, the late Archbishop of Westminster explores the joys and problems of Christian living according to the Rule of St. Benedict.

Gregory the Great (c. 560-604 C.E.) occupies a key position in the development of Christian commentary on the Scriptures. Using simple words to preach to the nobles and common people of Rome, Gregory employs metaphors, analogies, stories, and images to answer basic questions of faith.

An examination of eucharistic spirituality. In the first part of the book, Fr. George first honestly portrays his life and vocation, his travels in India, the Philippines, and how he was moved to found the Cor Christi Institute. In the second half of the book he urges all those who are "spiritually poor" to give their lives as a victim priest to Jesus Christ. Helps readers understand the great gift of the Sacrament of Christ's body and blood. ...

After 300 years, contemplative prayer is taking a central place in Christian spirituality. Kinn, a student of John of the Cross for twenty years, offers a clear, accessible description of the Mystical Doctor's teachings.

Love Strong as Death is a fascinating account of a life dedicated to love. Ronald Walls is a Scotsman born in Edinburgh. He spent his early adult life as a minister in the Presbyterian Church of Scotland. In 1948, with his wife and three sons, he converted to the Catholic Church and faced both personal and job crises for this unpopular decision. After his wife's tragic death in 1974, he worked through his grief to find himself called to the pr...

In this simple book of biblical meditations, Jesuit professor Kenneth Overberg takes us on a spiritual journey, by means of prayer and photos, to Jerusalem, but also into the depths of our own souls. A fine volume for dipping into, for finding truths in the little glints of the everyday.

A study of reason, not as the last word, but as an invitation to explore and discover a new life of meaning. The Romance of Reason is an attempt to put the philosophical basis of Aquinas' thinking into nontechnical language, making it accessible to the average reader.

This book is about lectio divina -- reading of the Sacred Scriptures with attentiveness to God and prayer. In Like the Deer That Yearns a team of well-known masters of spirituality initiate and guide you to the listening of Scripture through this age-old method which has proven effective in the lives of monks and nuns throughout the centuries. Share in an intimate contact with the Word of God.

This book will introduce to readers who have never heard of Charles Rich, this unique man who radiated Christ with all his heart and mind and knowledge, in a way that is generally found only among the greatest saints. To those who knew him personally or only through his writings, this book will confirm their own experience by showing the impact his holy, persuasive personality has had on so many people.

The fascinating and informative story of three Benedictine monks who helped establish the church in Australia. One was a heroic missionary to the Aborigines and founded the Abbey of New Norcia in Western Australia, another worked tirelessly for the convicts and the third was the first bishop of Sydney and the real founder of the Australian Church. The biographies emphasize their contribution to Australian history and assess their achievements ...

An alternative life-style that integrates human sexuality with natural family planning and breast-feeding. Dr. Jackson proposes a natural way in harmony with Humanae Vitae, and backs it up with scientific evidence.

Holding fast with one's whole heart to the first love: the key to the power of attraction that priests possess as fishers of men. In these conversations, priests reveal the source and heart of their fidelity as they walk with Jesus. Find strength and consolation in their testimony.

Arriving at the end of my course, after more than fifty years of presence in the monastery, an instinct pushes me to share my great hope of eternal life, as I have shared recently my small experience of fasting.In this meditation of the phrase to desire eternal lifefrom the Rule of St. Benedict, Adalbert de Vogue shares what hope has been for him before entering the monastery and after. Then he surveys Holy Scripture as a simple hearer of the ...

Reflecting on the seasonal cycle of the liturgical year, Fr. Augustin presents insights into the rhythms and seasons of everyone's journey through the mysteries of Christ, and helps us to understand more clearly how these mysteries are directly connected with our growth as human persons.

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Can you imagine what it would be like to live your whole life under the shadow of war? To have your peaceful village suddenly destroyed? To lose your parents and family in one crashing blow? This is the moving story of what one child has faced, written by a priest who has cared for the war orphans in Lebanon since 1977.

From Ronda Chervin's Introduction: "Twenty-seven years ago I had the joy of meeting a giant of the Faith -- a lay contemplative, Charles Rich. . . . One of the strongest themes running through the letters of Charles Rich is that of the way spiritual love in Christ is a foretaste of heaven. Already in this life, if we are careful to purify our love of anything not of Him, we can experience the joy of the union of persons which will be ours comp...

Charles Rich, since his conversion from Judaism, sought to lead a contemplative life while not being separated from the world. He shared the results of his meditations with a few intimate friends. It is these that make up this book -- short, pithy reflections on the spiritual life, drawn from Mr. Rich's wide reading.

Charles Rich came to this country as a boy from Hungary, converted to Catholicism from Judaism at the age of thirty-eight and lived as a lay contemplative for over half of his ninety-five years. In this book Charles Rich shares his spiritual journey in his own words, drawing on the literature that inspired him.

With an "attitude of gratitude, " Fr. Anselm, a Trappist monk, offers reflections on a long life of service, using Psalm 91 as a basis for his meditations. As we accompany Fr. Anselm on this journey, we find much food for thought in our own spiritual progress, covering such aspects as spiritual childhood, the problem of evil, struggles in life, and our hope for final arrival at the Kingdom.