BOOKS: INTERIOR LIFE
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DIVINE INTIMACY: MEDITATIONS ON THE INTERIOR LIFE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE LITURGICAL YEARDivine Intimacy is the highest state attainable on earth. In this union of love, the soul produces acts of love which have an immense apostolic influence on a multitude of souls. This knowledge of the ways that lead to God, according to the teaching of the renowned Spanish mystics, is distilled into the pages of this book - Meditations on the interior life for every day of the Liturgical year. By Father Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen, O.C.D. Flexible cover (Black Leather) Price: $55.00 Learn More | Purchase |
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CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY IN THE CATHOLIC TRADITIONThe most complete compact overview and history of Christian spirituality through the centuries from the Apostles to the present by Fr. Jordan Aumann, O.P.. Fr. Aumann's excellent and interesting survey of the many spiritual traditions in the Catholic Church shows the wonderful variety of saints and spiritualities that are part of our rich Catholic heritage. The history of spirituality serves not only to acquaint one with the origins and development of Christian spirituality but, equally important, it projects into our contemporary scene the lives and teachings of men and women who have reached a high degree of sanctity throughout the ages. It likewise demonstrates the marvelous variety among the saints and the fact that the perfection of charity can be attained by any Christian in any state of life. Price: $20.00 Learn More | Purchase |
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THE THREE CONVERSIONS IN THE SPIRITUAL LIFEIn this compact book is an outline of the main principles of Ascetical and Mystical Theology. The famous Thomist, Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange, sets forth the classic Catholic traditions on the spiritual life as the full flowering of Sanctifying Grace in the soul. He explains the three stages of the spiritual life-the Purgative Way, the Illuminative Way, and the Unitive Way-showing the transitions or conversions from one period to another. How can one become a saint without knowing the way -- the pitfalls, common mistakes, and experience of Saints who have gone before? Impr. 112 pgs, PB Price: $7.00 Learn More | Purchase |
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THREE AGES OF THE INTERIOR LIFEPreludes of Eternal Life By Rev. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange O.P. explains the entire Catholic tradition on the spiritual life. The masterpiece of possibly the 20th century's greatest theologian. Covers virtually all aspects of our Faith, including contemplative prayer, one's predominant fault, the healing of pride, spiritual direction, etc. Clear, complete, orthodox, inspiring! A masterpiece in every sense of the word! Impr. 2 VOLUMES; 1,166 Pgs; PB Price: $48.00 Learn More | Purchase |
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THE SPIRITUAL LIFE: A TREATISE ON ASCETICAL & MYSTICAL THEOLOGYThe Spiritual Life is undoubtedly the finest, most comprehensive and best respected one volume treatise on the spiritual life ever written. Clear, thorough, easy to read, orthodox, authoritative, beautifully organized, logically developed, lively and practical, the book covers the whole field of spirituality. Based on Sacred Scripture, the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, especially St. Thomas Aquinas, as well as other great Saints and spiritual writers of all ages. Impr. 771 pgs, PB By: Rt. Rev. Adolphe Tanquerey SS.D.D Price: $32.50 Learn More | Purchase |
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THE SOUL OF THE APOSTOLATEThe Interior Life is an elevated form of intimate conversation with God––the everyday life of a personal relationship between the Christian and his Lord––that ought to be constantly developing in our souls as a progressive sanctification (an ongoing process of purgation and purification, illumination and conversion, communion and salvation), for it is the very Way of salvation. Favorite book of Pope St. Pius X. Says that prayer is the soul of every apostolic work; without it there is no success. Explores all the proved methods of developing and maintaining the interior life amid the bustle of daily activity - even ministry. An absolute necessity! By Dom Jean-Baptiste Chautard Impr. 336 pgs, PB Price: $12.50 Learn More | Purchase |
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THE SPIRITUAL COMBAT AND A TREATISE ON PEACE OF SOULSalvation and spiritual perfection should not be sought haphazardly; a strategy is needed to win the battle for our souls. The Spiritual Combat, first published in 1589, provides timeless guidance in spiritual discipline. St Francis de Sales (1576-1622) read from it himself every day and recommended it to everyone under his direction. Vigorous, realistic and full of keen insight into human nature, The Spiritual Combat consists of short chapters based on the maxim that in the spiritual life one must either "fight or die". Fr. Scupoli shows the Christian how to combat his passions and vices, especially impurity and sloth, in order to arrive at victory. Price: $15.00 Learn More | Purchase |
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE DEVOUT LIFEAs no sensible person would make a long road trip without first consulting a map, so the person intent upon gaining Heaven should first resort to a competent guide to reach that Goal of all goals. And no better guide to Heaven exists than An Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Doctor of the Church. It is at once easy to read, being laid out in short chapters, yet thorough, authoritative, reliable, kind and gentle a mirror of its author. It is a book, moreover, for all, because all are called to the devout life. True devotion to God, the author points out, adorns every vocation. The devout life, moreover, is a lovely, a pleasant, and a happy life. (p. 5) This is the original TAN edition now with updated typesetting, fresh new cover, new size and quality binding, and the same trusted content. Price: $12.50 Learn More | Purchase |