God Is Beauty: A Retreat on the Gospel and Art (Beauty Trilogy Book 1)
By: Karol Wojtyła
4.67
Format: 235 pages, Kindle Edition
Originally delivered in 1962 for artists — and made available now for the first time in English — S…
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1. A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph
By: C.S. Lewis , Sheldon Vanauken
4.27
Format: 240 pages, Paperback
A heart-rending love story described by its author as “the spiritual autobiography of a love rather… read more
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- faith
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"Death is no respecter of love."-C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph
"Corruption is never compulsory."-C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph
"Honesty is better than any easy comfort."-C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph
"A longing for eternity is built-in to us all"-C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph
2. The Reed of God
By: Caryll Houselander
4.59
Format: 187 pages, Paperback
First published in 1944 and now a spiritual classic for Catholics across the globe, The Reed of God… read more
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"The sense of the joy in anything is the sense of Christ."-Caryll Houselander, The Reed of God
"Powerful to alleviate, to delay, to camouflage, though money is, in the end it lets us down."-Caryll Houselander, The Reed of God
"Most people know the sheer wonder that goes with falling in love, how not only does everything in heaven and earth become new, but the lover himself becomes new. It is literally like the sap rising i…"-Caryll Houselander, The Reed of God
"... those who seek the lost Lord will find traces of His being and beauty in all that men have made, from music and poetry and sculpture to the gingerbread men in the pâtisseries, from the final calc…"-Caryll Houselander, The Reed of God
3. Hannah Coulter
By: Wendell Berry
4.38
Format: 190 pages, Paperback
Hannah Coulter is Wendell Berry's seventh novel and his first to employ the voice of a woman charac… read more
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"Time doesn't stop. Your life doesn't stop and wait until you get ready to start living it."-Wendell Berry, Hannah Coulter
"And so I learned about grief, and about the absence and emptiness that for a long time make grief unforgettable."-Wendell Berry, Hannah Coulter
"Living right on called for nothing out of the ordinary. We made no changes. We only accepted the changes as they came."-Wendell Berry, Hannah Coulter
"Grandmam came back from that distance in time that separates grandmothers from their grandchildren and made herself a mother to me."-Wendell Berry, Hannah Coulter
4. The Great Divorce
By: C.S. Lewis
4.31
Format: 146 pages, Paperback
Alternative cover for ISBN: 978-0-00-746123-3 C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce is a classic Christi… read more
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"Reality is harsh to the feet of shadows. But will you come?"-C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce
"Good, as it ripens, becomes continually more different not only from evil but from other good."-C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce
"There is but one good; that is God. Everything else is good when it looks to Him and bad when it turns from Him."-C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce
"I cannot love a lie," said the Lady. "I cannot love the thing which is not. I am in Love, and out of it I will not go."-C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce
5. Till We Have Faces
By: C.S. Lewis
4.08
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
In this timeless tale of two mortal princesses- one beautiful and one unattractive- C.S. Lewis rewo… read more
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6. Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves
By: Jason Evert
4.71
Format: 300 pages, Hardcover
A brand new biography, featuring never-before published stories. A French novelist once wrote, "… read more
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"...the person who is working is always more important than the work the person is doing."-Jason Evert, Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves
"It is necessary to understand the soul of the woman. All these things, which are meant to liberate the woman: premarital sex, contraception and abortion, have they liberated her or have they enslaved…"-Jason Evert, Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves
"The body itself is pure. It is very good, but often a person's intentions are not. Therefore, the problem with immodesty is not that it reveals too much, but that it obscures the value of the person.…"-Jason Evert, Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves
7. Confessions
By: Augustine of Hippo , Henry Chadwick , Albert Cook Outler
3.41
Format: 400 pages, Paperback
Augustine's Confessions is one of the most influential and most innovative works of Latin literatur… read more
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- nonfiction
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8. An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith
By: John of Damascus
4.01
Format: 30 pages,
A polymath whose fields of interest and contribution included law, theology, philosophy, and music,… read more
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- spirituality
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9. Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II
By: George Weigel
4.26
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
The Definitive Biography of Pope John Paul II Witness to Hopeis the authoritative biography of one … read more
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- catholic
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10. 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
11. The Power and the Glory
By: John Updike , Graham Greene
3.13
Format: 192 pages,
How does goodspoil, and how can badbe redeemed? In his penetrating novel The Power and the Glory, G… read more
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12. Dark Night of the Soul
By: None , None
3.33
Format: None pages, Paperback
A 16th-century mystic, St. John of the Cross was also a Carmelite monk who helped reform the Order.… read more
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13. Interior Castle
By: Teresa de Ávila
4.16
Format: 384 pages, Paperback
A cornerstone book on mystical theology, Interior Castledescribes the seven stages of union with Go… read more
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14. The Code of the Woosters (Jeeves, #7)
By: P.G. Wodehouse
4.27
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Follow the adventures of Bertie Wooster and his gentleman's gentleman, Jeeves, in this stunning new… read more
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15. 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
16. Peace Like a River
By: Leif Enger
4.09
Format: 315 pages,
Once in a great while, we encounter a novel in our voluminous reading that begs to be read aloud. L… read more
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17. Jayber Crow
By: Wendell Berry
3.95
Format: 253 pages,
From the simple setting of his own barber shop, Jayber Crow, orphan, seminarian, and native of Port… read more
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18. The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks & Win Your Inner Creative Battles
By: Steven Pressfield , Robert McKee
4.08
Format: None pages,
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19. Saint George for England
By: G.A. Henty , None
4.95
Format: 224 pages,
Historical novel set in the 14th century, during the Hundred Years War between England and France. read more
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20. 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
21. Be Healed: A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life
By: Bob Schuchts , Mark Toups
3.46
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
In the tradition of beloved spiritual teachers like Francis MacNutt and Michael Scanlan, Be Healed … read more
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22. Men, Women and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from John Paul II's Love and Responsibility
By: Edward Sri
4.40
Format: 165 pages, Paperback
"Love and Responsibility brilliantly sheds light on the mysterious dynamics between men and women a… read more
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- spirituality
- catholic
23. 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
24. The Way of Trust and Love - A Retreat Guided By St. Therese of Lisieux
By: Jacques Philippe
4.57
Format: 140 pages, Paperback
St. Therese of Lisieux sought a new way to Heaven: "a little way that is quite straight, quite shor… read more
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25. A Grief Observed
By: C.S. Lewis
4.22
Format: 76 pages, Paperback
Written with love, humility, and faith, this brief but poignant volume was first published in 1961 … read more
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"Time itself is one more name for death."-C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed
"The death of a beloved is an amputation."-C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed
"I need Christ, not something that resembles Him."-C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed
"No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear."-C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed
26. This Present Paradise: A Spiritual Journey with St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
By: Claire Dwyer
4.57
Format: 145 pages, Kindle Edition
Decades before Vatican II called for the sanctification of the laity, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity … read more
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"It was in part her growing faith that made even the stuff of the earth seem lovelier. Prayer makes us more alive. It makes life richer, color more vivid, sounds clear, light brighter, joy deeper, sor…"-Claire Dwyer, This Present Paradise: A Spiritual Journey with St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
27. Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel
By: John Riccardo
4.60
Format: 183 pages, Kindle Edition
How can we believe and be transformed by the gospel? Once we understand that the gospel is not mere… read more
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28. The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross
By: Scott Hahn
4.64
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
In this brilliant book—part memoir, part detective story, and part biblical study—Scott Hahn opens … read more
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"Redemptive suffering is an essential part of our master story. This is what it means for us to bear the image and likeness of God. By the power of the Holy Spirit, our suffering refines our charity, …"-Scott Hahn, The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross
"Si queremos experimentar el amor, la alegría, la paz del cielo desde ahora, debemos hacerlo en Cristo. Eso no significa que se nos evitará el dolor. San Pablo identifica sus sufrimientos con una cruc…"-Scott Hahn, The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross
"Antes de salir de nosotros mismos debemos adueñarnos de nuestras vidas. Antes de entregarnos debemos tener algún control sobre nosotros mismos. Necesitamos al menos cierto grado de autodominio. El ve…"-Scott Hahn, The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross
"A pesar de los grandes milagros de Dios para Israel, su pueblo le abandona a las primeras punzadas de hambre acudiendo a ídolos. Filón de Alejandría dijo que Israel no había entendido la Pascua. Dios…"-Scott Hahn, The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross
29. From Object to Icon: The Struggle for Spiritual Vision in a Pornographic World
By: Andrew Williams
4.48
Format: 266 pages, Paperback
Since the advent of the internet, it has become increasingly obvious that our society suffers from … read more
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30. God Is Beauty: A Retreat on the Gospel and Art (Beauty Trilogy Book 1)
By: Karol Wojtyła
4.67
Format: 235 pages, Kindle Edition
Originally delivered in 1962 for artists — and made available now for the first time in English — S… read more
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- theology
- faith
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31. Eating the Sunrise: Meditations on the Liturgy & Our Hunger for Beauty (Beauty Trilogy Book 2)
By: Christopher West
4.30
Format: 180 pages, Kindle Edition
“What kind of creatures are we that we experience hunger not just for physical sustenance, but for … read more
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