15 must-read theology books like The Paradise of the Soul: Forty-Two Virtues to Reach Heaven by Albertus Magnus

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The Paradise of the Soul: Forty-Two Virtues to Reach Heaven

By: Albertus Magnus

4.73

Format: 233 pages, Kindle Edition

“For I am certain that if anyone reaches perfection in just a single one of these virtues, they sha…

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1. No Greater Love

By: Mother Teresa

4.36

Format: 206 pages, Hardcover

A collection of inspirational writings includes reflections on love, prayer, giving, service, pover… read more

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"True love is love that causes us pain, that hurts, and yet brings us joy. That is why we must pray to God and ask Him to give us the courage to love."

-Mother Teresa, No Greater Love

"Since we cannot see Christ, we cannot express our love to Him. But we do see our neighbor, and we can do for him what we would do for Christ if He were visible."

-Mother Teresa, No Greater Love

"We have a great deal of worth in the eyes of God. I never tire of saying over and over again that God loves us. It is a wonderful thing that God Himself loves me tenderly. That is why we should have …"

-Mother Teresa, No Greater Love

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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

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3. 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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4. Preparation for Death: Considerations on the Eternal Maxims

By: Alfonso María de Liguori , Eugene Grimm

4.18

Format: None pages, Paperback

A popular abridgement of the much larger original that loses none of its punch. Shows that life is … read more

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5. The Sinner's Guide

By: Louis of Granada , Paul A. Böer Sr.

4.32

Format: 285 pages,

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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. Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: The Secret of Peace and Happiness

By: Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure , Claude de la Colombière

3.65

Format: None pages, Paperback

To trust in God's will is the "secret of happiness and content," the one sure-fire way to attain se… read more

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8. The Practice of the Presence of God

By: Brother Lawrence

4.32

Format: 95 pages, Paperback

Alternative cover edition of ISBN 0883681056 can be found here Brother Lawrence was a man of hum… read more

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"We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed."

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

"We must know before we can love. In order to know God, we must often think of Him; and when we come to love Him, we shall then also think of Him often, for our heart will be with our treasure."

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

" Prayer is so simple. It is like quietly opening a door and slipping into the very presence of God. There, in the stillness, to listen to His voice, perhaps in petition or only to listen. It matters …"

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

"That with him the set times of prayer were not different from other times: that he retired to pray, according to the directions of his Superior, but that he did not want such retirement. nor ask for …"

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

9. How to Converse with God

By: Alfonso María de Liguori , None

3.89

Format: None pages, Paperback

In this booklet, St. Alphonsus Ligouri teaches us how to use the small events of everyday life to r… read more

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10. Angels and Demons: What Do We Really Know About Them?

By: Peter Kreeft

3.87

Format: 334 pages, Paperback

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11. 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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12. A Thousand Ships

By: Natalie Haynes

4.07

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

This is the women’s war, just as much as it is the men’s. They have waited long enough for their tu… read more

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"If he tells me to sing one more time, I think I might bite him."

-Natalie Haynes, A Thousand Ships

"An artist constantly risks falling fully into chaos, instead of transforming it."

-Natalie Haynes, A Thousand Ships

"Because really, how many cannibalistic giants can one Greek plausibly meet as he sails the open seas?"

-Natalie Haynes, A Thousand Ships

"We are all human. That means there is something about our experience that is the same. Otherwise, we would not all be human."

-Natalie Haynes, A Thousand Ships

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13. The Passion of Christ Through the Eyes of Mary

By: Anselm of Canterbury

4.52

Format: 138 pages, Kindle Edition

“As I stood at the foot of the cross, this pure white garment became saturated with the streams of … read more

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14. Demonic Foes: My Twenty-Five Years as a Psychiatrist Investigating Possessions, Diabolic Attacks, and the Paranormal

By: Richard Gallagher

3.78

Format: 267 pages, Hardcover

The world’s leading psychiatric authority on demonic possession delves into the hidden world of exo… read more

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15. Murder in the 33rd Degree: The Gagnon Investigation into Vatican Freemasonry

By: Charles Theodore Murr

4.59

Format: 214 pages, Kindle Edition

Was Pope John Paul I murdered? If so, by whom, and to what end? Was the Catholic liturgy sabotaged … read more

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16. Humility and the Elevation of the Mind to God

By: Thomas à Kempis

4.30

Format: 128 pages, Hardcover

This classic work from Thomas à Kempis, author of The Imitation of Christ , is now available in Eng… read more

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17. Meditations on Death: Preparing for Eternity

By: Thomas à Kempis

4.58

Format: 88 pages, Hardcover

Thinking on death is the most profitable meditation we can make. Indeed, Our Lord’s most holy pass… read more

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18. The Battle of the Virtues and Vices: Defending the Interior Castle of the Soul

By: Pope Leo IX

4.63

Format: 136 pages, Hardcover

What is the greatest spiritual battle?   The greatest battles do not occur in a distant land or eve… read more

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19. The Seven Last Words of Christ

By: Bonaventure

4.33

Format: 136 pages, Hardcover

From the pulpit of the cross, Christ gave His final and most riveting His seven last words. In tim… read more

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20. The Afterlife: Purgatory and Heaven Explained

By: Dolindo Ruotolo

4.38

Format: 226 pages, Kindle Edition

Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo’s Surrender Prayer brought understanding and peace to countless souls amid the … read more

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21. The Paradise of the Soul: Forty-Two Virtues to Reach Heaven

By: Albertus Magnus

4.73

Format: 233 pages, Kindle Edition

“For I am certain that if anyone reaches perfection in just a single one of these virtues, they sha… read more

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22. The Sermons of St. Alphonsus: For All the Sundays of the Year (The Ascetical Works, #16)

By: Alfonso María de Liguori

4.71

Format: None pages, Paperback

One of the most powerful and compelling spiritual books ever written. Expounding on the theme, "Wha… read more

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23. What Is Christianity?: The Last Writings

By: Pope Benedict XVI

4.49

Format: 232 pages, Hardcover

After Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI resigned from the papacy in 2013, he never stopped thinking or wri… read more

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24. Solitude and Silence: The Cloister of the Heart

By: Thomas à Kempis

4.73

Format: 80 pages, Hardcover

What can the lay person learn from the life of a monk? Solitude and Silence are two pillars of mona… read more

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25. The Visions of Saint Frances of Rome: Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven Revealed

By: St. Frances of Rome

4.55

Format: 99 pages, Kindle Edition

Learn from one of the Church’s great mystics, Saint Frances of Rome. In this book, she narrates her… read more

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26. Heroic Habits: Discovering the Soul’s Potential for Greatness

By: Ezra Sullivan

4.11

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

You are made for greatness. Not mediocrity. Not mere goodness. Greatness.  The structure of your l… read more

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27. The Road to Calvary: Daily Meditations for Lent and Easter

By: Alfonso María de Liguori

4.71

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

With St. Alphonsus Liguori as your spiritual guide,  The Road to Daily Meditations for Lent and Ea… read more

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28. A Tale of Death and Glory: The Acts of St. Sebastian and His Companions

By: Ambrose of Milan

4.48

Format: 104 pages, Hardcover

In his illustrious life, Saint Sebastian was the senior commanding officer of the elite forces for … read more

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29. AA-1025: The Memoirs of a Communist's Infiltration in to the Church

By: Marie Carré

3.67

Format: None pages, Audible Audio

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30. Holy Silence: A Practical Guide to Recollection in God

By: Basil Nortz

4.60

Format: 137 pages, Kindle Edition

Fr. Nortz masterfully builds upon the classic reflections of Sr. Marie-Aimée de Jésus, a nineteenth… read more

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31. Meditations on the Holy Angels

By: St. Aloysius Gonzaga

4.36

Format: 75 pages, Kindle Edition

“O my soul, contemplate the surpassing beauty of these citizens of paradise! They shine like a vast… read more

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