One of our greatest patristic fathers, St. Ignatius of Antioch - here are his greatest writings, the "Epistles" or letters he wrote as he was being marched to his martyrdom: Eusebius (Hist. Eccl. 3.36) places Ignatius' martyrdom in the reign of Trajan (A.D. 98-117), and a date in the second half of Trajan's reign or somewhat … Continue reading St. Ignatius of Antioch: Epistles
The classic that shaped European history forever! Get your copy of The Rule of St. Benedict! For fifteen centuries Benedictine monasticism has been governed by a Rule that is at once strong enough to instill order and yet flexible enough to have relevance fifteen-hundred years later. This pocket-sized, English-only edition is perfect for individual or … Continue reading The Rule of St. Benedict
The Shepherd of Hermas, an early Christian (and somewhat strange) allegory was written sometime in the second century AD. It enjoyed a great vogue in orthodox circles and was even included in some copies of the New Testament -- it is found in the Sinaitic Codex, for example. According to A. D. Howell-Smith, the theology of … Continue reading The Shepherd of Hermas: An Early Christian Allegory
Here is a book of far-ranging subjects by St. Clement of Alexandria, one of our most enduring Fathers of the Church: The contents of the Stromata, as its title suggests, are miscellaneous. Its place in the trilogy is disputed – Clement initially intended to write the Didasculus, a work that would complement the practical guidance of the Paedagogus with … Continue reading St. Clement of Alexandria: Stromata
Is it time to take your spiritual pulse, re-orient yourself to your Creator, and seek His guidance to live your faith more seriously? The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola outline the rigorous self-examination and spiritual meditations St. Ignatius set forth. Readers will learn how to make a new beginning on the path to holiness, … Continue reading The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
Considered by many to be the greatest single book of Marian spirituality ever written, True Devotion to Mary is St Louis de Montfort's classic statement on the spiritual way to Jesus Christ though the Blessed Virgin Mary. Beloved by countless souls, this book sums up the entire Christian life, showing a way of holiness that is short, … Continue reading St. Louis de Montfort
St. Francis de Sales always carried this book in his pocket! The Spiritual Combat is the classic manual of spiritual warfare. Its wisdom has helped form the souls of the Church's greatest saints. Now this book can do the same thing for you.It's no longer fashionable to speak about the realities of the devil and demons, … Continue reading The Spiritual Combat
St. Francis de Sales spiritual classic Introduction to the Devout Life: As 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 … Continue reading Introduction to the Devout Life
The classic Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux! This book, first published in 1898 in a highly edited version, quickly became a modern spiritual classic, read by millions and translated into over fifty-five languages. John Clarke's acclaimed translation, first published in 1975, is now accepted as the standard throughout the English-speaking world. Here is a … Continue reading Story of a Soul
The Diary of St. Faustina is the second most important book in the world, after the Bible. It is a record of the inspiring life of St. Faustina, as she experienced the profound supernatural events that shaped her entire life. It reveals the supremely holy and wise personality of the author, not so much in … Continue reading Diary of St. Faustina – Divine Mercy
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