Introduction to the Spiritual Life: Walking the Path of Prayer with Jesus
By: Brant Pitre
4.63
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
A compelling exploration of the biblical foundations, contemplative practices, and spiritual path o…
Want to Read $ 12.99"If you find your heart very desolated and afflicted at the loss of property, believe me, you love it too much. The strongest proof of love for a lost object is suffering over its loss... We must never allow money or possessions to have any place in our hearts. On Avarice vs. Generosity"-Brant Pitre, Introduction to the Spiritual Life: Walking the Path of Prayer with Jesus
"If you find your heart very desolated and afflicted at the loss of property, believe me, you love it too much. The strongest proof of love for a lost object is suffering over its loss... We must never allow money or possessions to have any place in our hearts. On Avarice vs. Generosity"-Brant Pitre, Introduction to the Spiritual Life: Walking the Path of Prayer with Jesus
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1. Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives
By: Pope Benedict XVI
4.51
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
The momentous third and final volume in the Pope’s international bestselling Jesus of Nazareth seri… read more
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"En el humilde pesebre de la gruta de Belén está ya este esplendor cósmico: aquí ha venido entre nosotros el verdadero primogénito del universo."-Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives
"El evangelista (Lc 2,13-14) dice que los ángeles «hablan». Pero para los cristianos estuvo claro desde el principio que el hablar de los ángeles es un cantar, en el que se hace presente de modo palpa…"-Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives
"Just as the genealogies break off at the end, because Jesus was not begotten by St. Joseph, but was truly born of the Holy Spirit from the Virgin Mary, so it now can be said of us that our true "gene…"-Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives
"Gracia y libertad se compenetran recíprocamente, y no podemos expresar la acción de una sobre la otra mediante fórmulas claras. Es verdad que no podríamos amar si antes no hubiésemos sido amados por …"-Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives
2. Introduction to the Devout Life
By: Francis de Sales
4.37
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
Written for Christians in every walk of life and for every age, St. Francis De Sales' classic work … read more
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"Be who you are and be that well."-Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life
"We are crucified to the world, and the world must be as crucified to us. It esteems us as fools, let us esteem it as mad."-Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life
"The desire and pursuit of virtue tends to make us virtuous, but the desire and pursuit of honors tends to make us odious and despicable."-Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life
"If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show."-Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life
3. True Devotion to Mary
By: Louis de Montfort , Louis-Marie Grignion de Monfort
4.56
Format: 215 pages, Paperback
Considered the greatest single book on Mary ever written, this classic shows the way to Jesus throu… read more
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"When Mary has struck her roots in a soul, she produces there marvels of grace, which she alone can produce, because she alone is the fruitful Virgin who never has had, and never will have, her equal …"-Louis de Montfort, True Devotion to Mary
"it has always been remarked that those who wear the outward look of reprobation, like impious heretics and proud worldlings, hate or despise the Hail Mary or the Rosary. Heretics still learn and say …"-Louis de Montfort, True Devotion to Mary
"Mary has produced, together with the Holy Ghost the greatest thing which has been or ever will be - a God-Man; and she will consequently produce the greatest saints that there will be in the end of t…"-Louis de Montfort, True Devotion to Mary
4. The Imitation of Christ
By: Thomas à Kempis , William Benham , Richard Challoner, D.D.
4.32
Format: 632 pages, Paperback
Only the Bible has been more influential as a source of Christian devotional reading than The Imita… read more
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5. Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart
By: Jacques Philippe
4.74
Format: 112 pages, Paperback
This classic work is a short treatise on peace of heart in a world where restlessness and anxiety t… read more
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"Evil is a mystery, a scandal and it will always be so."-Jacques Philippe, Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart
"The sign of spiritual progress is not so much never falling as it is being able to lift oneself up quickly after one falls."-Jacques Philippe, Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart
"In order to resist fear and discouragement, it is necessary that through prayer - through a personal experience of God re-encountered, recognized and loved in prayer - we taste and see how good the L…"-Jacques Philippe, Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart
"The Lord can leave us wanting relative to certain things (sometimes judged indispensable in the eyes of the world), but He never leaves us deprived of what is essential: His presence, His peace and a…"-Jacques Philippe, Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart
6. Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul
By: Maria Faustyna Kowalska
3.94
Format: 111 pages, Paperback
This bestselling book that birthed the Divine Mercy movement, one of the fastest growing movements … read more
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7. Orthodoxy
By: G.K. Chesterton
4.11
Format: 528 pages, Paperback
Chesterton (The Man Who Knew Too Much) capped his brilliant literary career with this exploration o… read more
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8. The Spirit of the Liturgy
By: Pope Benedict XVI , Jon Saward , Joseph Ratzinger
4.12
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Considered by Ratzinger devotees as his greatest work on the Liturgy, this profound and beautifully… read more
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9. Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
By: Thérèse of Lisieux , John Clarke
4.42
Format: 306 pages, Paperback
This book, first published in 1898 in a highly edited version, quickly became a modern spiritual cl… read more
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"Love lives only by sacrifice"-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
"I have at last found my vocation; it is love!"-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
"Love will consume us only in the measure of our self-surrender."-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
"It is for us to console our Lord, and not for Him to console us."-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
10. 33 Days to Morning Glory
By: Michael E. Gaitley
4.60
Format: 198 pages, Paperback
From Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of the popular book "Consoling the Heart of Jesus," comes … read more
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11. A Biblical Walk Through the Mass: Understanding What We Say and Do In The Liturgy
By: Edward Sri
4.00
Format: 205 pages, Paperback
As Catholics, the Mass is the center of our Faith. We celebrate it every day. We know all the respo… read more
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12. Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism
By: Kimberly Hahn , Scott Hahn , Peter Kreeft
4.40
Format: 182 pages, Paperback
The well-known and very popular Catholic couple, Scott and Kimberly Hahn, have been constantly trav… read more
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13. The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
By: Scott Hahn , Benedict J. Groeschel
4.43
Format: 174 pages, Hardcover
As seen on EWTN, bestselling author Scott Hahn unveils the mysteries of the Mass, offering readers … read more
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"To deny the force of divine judgment, then, is to make God less than God, and to make us less than His children. For every father must discipline His children, and paternal discipline is itself a mer…"-Scott Hahn, The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
"Judgment, then, is not an impersonal, legalistic process. It is a matter of love, and it is something we choose for ourselves. Nor is punishment a vindictive act. God's "curses" are not expressions o…"-Scott Hahn, The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
14. Life of Christ
By: Fulton J. Sheen , Benedict J. Groeschel , Andrew Apostoli
4.60
Format: 431 pages,
Filled with compassion and brilliant scholarship, Fulton Sheen's recounting of the Birth, Life, Cru… read more
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15. The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living
By: Timothy M. Gallagher
4.53
Format: 210 pages, Paperback
St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, is one of the most influential spiritual leaders of al… read more
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16. Jesus of Nazareth, Part Two: Holy Week: From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection
By: Pope Benedict XVI
3.00
Format: 108 pages,
For Christians, Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, who died for the sins of the world, and who ro… read more
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17. Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated
By: Pope Benedict XVI , Pope John Paul II , Catholic Church , United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
4.50
Format: 846 pages, Paperback
Over 3 million copies sold! Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - th… read more
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" Man and woman were made “for each other"-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated
"The Liturgy itself is prayer; the confession of faith finds its proper place in the celebration of worship."-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated
"The Catholic wisdom of the people... provides reasons for joy and humor even in the midst of a very hard life."-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated
"When I am completely united to you, there will be no more sorrow or trials; entirely full of you, my life will be complete"-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated
18. Fire Within: Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and the Gospel - On Prayer
By: Thomas Dubay
4.27
Format: None pages, Paperback
This book is the fruit of Fr. Dubay's many years of study and experience in spiritual direction and… read more
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19. Interior Freedom
By: Jacques Philippe , None
4.71
Format: 134 pages, Paperback
Interior Freedom leads one to discover that even in the most difficult circumstances we possess wit… read more
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"Ultimately, we can really forgive people only because Christ rose from the dead; his Resurrection is the guarantee that God can cure every wrong and every hurt."-Jacques Philippe, Interior Freedom
"Te doy gracias, Dios mío, por todo mi pasado; creo firmemente que, de cuanto he vivido, Tú podrás sacar un bien; no quiero tener ningún pesar y desde hoy me decido a recomenzar desde cero con exactam…"-Jacques Philippe, Interior Freedom
"No esperamos que Dios nos haga vivir en plenitud y creamos identidad artificial: el orgullo. O, entre personas de buena voluntad, nos gustaría amar, ser generosos y entregarnos, pero nos vemos atenaz…"-Jacques Philippe, Interior Freedom
"Para que nuestra voluntad sea fuerte y dispuesta, necesita verse alimentada por el deseo. Y ese deseo no puede ser poderoso si lo que se desea no se percibe como posible y accesible; porque, si nos r…"-Jacques Philippe, Interior Freedom
20. The Rule of Saint Benedict
By: Benedict of Nursia , None
3.22
Format: 111 pages, Paperback
Composed nearly fifteen hundred years ago by the father of Western monasticism, The Rule of St. Ben… read more
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21. He Leadeth Me
By: Walter J. Ciszek , Daniel L. Flaherty , Walter Ciszek
4.63
Format: 202 pages, Paperback
He Leadeth Me is the deeply moving personal story of one man's spiritual odyssey and the unflagging… read more
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"Solo puedo describir la experiencia de conversión como una sensación de «dejarse llevar», de renunciar a todo esfuerzo o incluso a mi deseo de tomar las riendas de mi propia vida. Aunque suene demasi…"-Walter J. Ciszek, He Leadeth Me
"La humildad significa eso: aprender a aceptar el desánimo e incluso la derrota como enviados por Dios; aprender a perseverar y seguir adelante con el corazón en paz y confiando en Dios, seguros de qu…"-Walter J. Ciszek, He Leadeth Me
"Durante esos largos de años de soledad y sufrimiento, Dios me condujo a una comprensión de la vida y de su amor que solo quienes la han experimentado son capaces de entender. Me despojó de muchos de …"-Walter J. Ciszek, He Leadeth Me
"Quizá Dios tenga que recordarnos con tremenda claridad que eso es exactamente lo que quería decirnos con esas palabras aparentemente tan simples del Sermón de la Montaña: «No estéis preocupados por v…"-Walter J. Ciszek, He Leadeth Me
22. Abandonment to Divine Providence
By: Jean-Pierre de Caussade
3.73
Format: 112 pages, Paperback
French writer JEAN PIERRE DE CAUSSADE (1675-1751) believed that the present moment is holy and that… read more
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23. Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father
By: Donald H. Calloway
4.59
Format: 417 pages, Kindle Edition
Drawing on the wealth of the Church's living tradition, Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, calls on all of u… read more
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24. This is My Body: A Call to Eucharistic Revival
By: Robert Barron
4.35
Format: 100 pages, Kindle Edition
A recent Pew Forum survey revealed the startling statistic that 69% of Catholics do not believe in … read more
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25. Introduction to the Spiritual Life: Walking the Path of Prayer with Jesus
By: Brant Pitre
4.63
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
A compelling exploration of the biblical foundations, contemplative practices, and spiritual path o… read more
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"If you find your heart very desolated and afflicted at the loss of property, believe me, you love it too much. The strongest proof of love for a lost object is suffering over its loss... We must neve…"-Brant Pitre, Introduction to the Spiritual Life: Walking the Path of Prayer with Jesus
26. The Devil in the Castle: St. Teresa of Avila, Spiritual Warfare, and the Progress of the Soul
By: Dan Burke
4.54
Format: 154 pages, Kindle Edition
We often think of demons appearing only in extravagant and extraordinary manifestations or working … read more
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27. Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love
By: Trent Horn
4.37
Format: 240 pages, Paperback
Here's that ONE BOOK about the faith that you can give to literally anyone: friends, family, those … read more
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"Evil is not a thing God created but an absence of good that God tolerates."-Trent Horn, Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love
"God is not present everywhere by being identical to everything in the universe (as in pantheism). God is not dispersed through the universe like an invisible gas. Instead God is present in the univer…"-Trent Horn, Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love
28. The Light of Christ: An Introduction to Catholicism
By: Thomas Joseph White
4.39
Format: 328 pages, Paperback
This introduction to Catholicism “combines scholarly depth with an engaging style to present the wh… read more
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29. Pope Peter: Defending the Church's Most Distinctive Doctrine in a Time of Crisis
By: Joe Heschmeyer
4.41
Format: 232 pages, Kindle Edition
The papacy is no stranger to controversy. In many ways it’s Catholicism’s defining doctrine—but al… read more
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30. Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Revealing the Jewish Roots of Christianity
By: John Bergsma
4.51
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
A major new work on the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest sacred documents of Judaism, which reveals the… read more
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31. Holy Is His Name: The Transforming Power of God’s Holiness in Scripture
By: Scott Hahn
4.52
Format: 159 pages, Kindle Edition
Catholics are taught to prize holiness—to admire it in others and to strive for it in their own liv… read more
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