11 Best spirituality books like Patris Corde by Pope Francis

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Patris Corde

By: Pope Francis

4.60

Format: 22 pages, Paperback

In his apostolic letter Patris Corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis reflects on Saint Jose…

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1. Hopscotch

By: Julio Cortázar , Gregory Rabassa

4.20

Format: 564 pages, Paperback

Horacio Oliveira is an Argentinian writer who lives in Paris with his mistress, La Maga, surrounded… read more

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"Pero el amor, esa palabra..."

-Julio Cortázar, Hopscotch

"Explanation is a well-dressed error."

-Julio Cortázar, Hopscotch

"Pobre amor el que de pensamiento se alimenta."

-Julio Cortázar, Hopscotch

"Hay ausencias que representan un verdadero triunfo"

-Julio Cortázar, Hopscotch

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2. La tregua

By: Mario Benedetti

4.18

Format: 215 pages, Paperback

De las varias y buenas novelas de Mario Benedetti, LA TREGUA es la que ha alcanzado mayor favor del… read more

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"Me aburrí de mí mismo, de mi propia paciencia."

-Mario Benedetti, La tregua

"أنا وحدي مثل بطل ولكن دون أي مبرر للاحساس بالشجاعة"

-Mario Benedetti, La tregua

"أشعر أحيانا بالتعاسة لمجرد أني لا أعرف ما هو الشيء الذي أحن إليه."

-Mario Benedetti, La tregua

"¿Por qué las palmas de mi mano tienen una memoria más fiel que mi memoria?"

-Mario Benedetti, La tregua

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3. 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

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4. The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods

By: Antonin Sertillanges

4.41

Format: 264 pages, Paperback

"Fr. Sertillanges's teachings are as timeless as any truths which describe the genuine nature of th… read more

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  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • catholic
"Genius simplifies things"

-Antonin Sertillanges, The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods

"Truth serves only its slaves."

-Antonin Sertillanges, The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods

"Reason ambitions only a world; faith gives it infinity."

-Antonin Sertillanges, The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods

"The good is the brother of the true; it will help its brother."

-Antonin Sertillanges, The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods

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5. 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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  • spirituality
  • catholic
"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

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6. 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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  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
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7. I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

By: None , Jean du Coeur de Jésus d'Elbée

4.65

Format: 282 pages, Paperback

A personal retreat based on St. Therese of Lisieux. A wondrous distillation of the teachings of St.… read more

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  • catholic
"How can we not ask at every turn, 'What is going to happen? How will this turn out?' The main thing is not to consent consciously to anxiety or a troubled mind. The moment you realize you are worryin…"

-None, I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

"I assure you, we are bathed in love and mercy. We each have a Father, a Brother, a Friend, a Spouse of our soul, Center and King of our hearts, Redeemer and Savior; bent down over us, over our weakne…"

-None, I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

"Then keep your confidence in the infinite mercy of the Savior. Say, like one mother I know who was distressed by the conduct of her children, 'Jesus, You love them too much not to save them.' Thank H…"

-None, I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

"I have often thought, during these conferences, about the comment that Maurice Maignan, one of the first companions of Ozanam, made after a retreat: "One thought strikes me. All the means of sanctifi…"

-None, I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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8. In the School of the Holy Spirit

By: Jacques Philippe , None

4.64

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

A renowned spiritual director unveils the Master of the interior life. In the prayer lives of many … read more

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  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
  • catholic
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9. God Is Love: Deus Caritas Est

By: Pope Benedict XVI

3.98

Format: 350 pages, Paperback

In today's high-tech, fast-paced world, love is often portrayed as being separate from Church teach… read more

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  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • catholic
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10. News of a Kidnapping

By: Gabriel García Márquez , Edith Grossman

4.00

Format: 205 pages, Paperback

El ultimo libro periodistico publicado por Gabriel Garcia Marquez fue Noticia de un secuestro, en e… read more

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  • nonfiction
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11. 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

12. The Abolition of Man

By: C.S. Lewis

3.97

Format: 480 pages, Paperback

Alternative cover for ISBN: 978-0060652944 The Abolition of Man, Lewis uses his graceful prose, del… read more

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13. 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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  • nonfiction
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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

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14. 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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  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
  • catholic
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15. Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah

By: Brant Pitre

4.54

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

"Brant Pitre is one of the most compelling theological writers on the scene today." - Bishop Robert… read more

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16. Patris Corde

By: Pope Francis

4.60

Format: 22 pages, Paperback

In his apostolic letter Patris Corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis reflects on Saint Jose… read more

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  • religion
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Cover of On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering: Salvifici Doloris by Pope John Paul II

17. On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering: Salvifici Doloris

By: Pope John Paul II

4.59

Format: 64 pages, Paperback

Letter of Pope John Paul II on the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering, 11 February 1984. read more

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Cover of Celibato: Disfruta de tu regalo (Spanish Edition) by Carlos Chiclana Actis

18. Celibato: Disfruta de tu regalo (Spanish Edition)

By: Carlos Chiclana Actis

4.72

Format: 131 pages, Kindle Edition

Si quieres considerar el celibato, es necesario hacerlo de un modo festivo, con aires de celebració… read more

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19. Dignitas infinita: Déclaration sur la dignité humaine (French Edition)

By: Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith

4.11

Format: 63 pages, Kindle Edition

Que peut dire l’Église catholique sur la dignité humaine ? Parce que les droits humains semblent au… read more

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  • religion
Cover of Dos papas: Mis recuerdos con Benedicto XVI y Francisco (Biografías y Testimonios) (Spanish Edition) by Julian Herranz

20. Dos papas: Mis recuerdos con Benedicto XVI y Francisco (Biografías y Testimonios) (Spanish Edition)

By: Julian Herranz

4.50

Format: 430 pages, Kindle Edition

"Un hombre de corazón eclesial". Así describe el papa Francisco al cardenal Herranz en el prólogo d… read more

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14 Top religion books like Patris Corde by Pope Francis

Transform Your Habits

Introduction to the Devout Life

Francis de Sales

4.37

Transform Your Habits

The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods

Antonin Sertillanges

4.41

Transform Your Habits

True Devotion to Mary

Louis de Montfort , Louis-Marie Grignion de Monfort

4.56

Transform Your Habits

The Imitation of Christ

Thomas à Kempis , William Benham , Richard Challoner, D.D.

4.32

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18 Best religion books like On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering: Salvifici Doloris by Pope John Paul II

Transform Your Habits

Proslogion

Anselm of Canterbury , Max J. Charlesworth

3.80

Transform Your Habits

True Devotion to Mary

Louis de Montfort , Louis-Marie Grignion de Monfort

4.56

Transform Your Habits

The Imitation of Christ

Thomas à Kempis , William Benham , Richard Challoner, D.D.

4.32

Transform Your Habits

Elijah in Jerusalem

Michael D. O'Brien

3.70

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