Prayer
Containing the Vocabulary of the Psalms, Hymns, Canticles, & Miscellaneous Prayers of the Breviary Psalter
Thoughts of Many Hearts Together with Reflections on the Life and Virtues of St. Teresa of the Child Jesus Besides Mass and Novena Prayers in Honour of the Little Flower and Communion Devotions
A Mother's Holy Hour
A Mother's Holy Hour
A very touching , special Holy Hour to honor Mothers.
Taken from Holy Hours
by Rev. Mateo Crawley-Boevey, SS.CC.
For A Mother Watching Beside the Bed of Her Child.
Quotes from the book:
“In the name of my child and of my family: I believe, I believe in Your love... I adore, I adore Your Heart, O Jesus!”
“Remember Jesus, Your heavenly rest in Mary’s arms, while her maternal heart grieved in secret. By that grief, to repay her solicitude and tenderness, save my child likewise entrusted to the arms of Mary."
Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.3", 41 pages, Impr 1953
A very touching , special Holy Hour to honor Mothers.
Taken from Holy Hours
by Rev. Mateo Crawley-Boevey, SS.CC.
For A Mother Watching Beside the Bed of Her Child.
Quotes from the book:
“In the name of my child and of my family: I believe, I believe in Your love... I adore, I adore Your Heart, O Jesus!”
“Remember Jesus, Your heavenly rest in Mary’s arms, while her maternal heart grieved in secret. By that grief, to repay her solicitude and tenderness, save my child likewise entrusted to the arms of Mary."
Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.3", 41 pages, Impr 1953
A Special Holy Hour to Honor Mothers.
Taken from Holy Hours
Out of Stock
$4.00
St Francis Manual
St Francis Manual
Rev. Clementine Deymann, O.F.M.
From the Preface: For twenty years St. Francis’ Manual for the Third Order Secular, compiled by the late Father Clementine Deymann, O.F.M., was regarded with favour, and extensively used by the Religious Directors and members of Tertiary Fraternities. Yet, there were some objections to the size and arrangement of the book. In this edition the publishers have aimed to reduce the size, without omitting anything essential, and to make the arrangement more convenient for use. The First Part treats exclusively of the Third Order and matters of spiritual progress. The Second Part is intended to serve as a Prayer-book, not only for Tertiaries, but for Catholics generally. We join in the Compiler’s devout wish: “May this Manual add its mite to propagate the Third Order. In this desire it is laid as a filial gift, at the feet of the great Patriarch St. Francis of Assisi.”
Paperback, 583 pages. Impr 1896.
Rev. Clementine Deymann, O.F.M.
From the Preface: For twenty years St. Francis’ Manual for the Third Order Secular, compiled by the late Father Clementine Deymann, O.F.M., was regarded with favour, and extensively used by the Religious Directors and members of Tertiary Fraternities. Yet, there were some objections to the size and arrangement of the book. In this edition the publishers have aimed to reduce the size, without omitting anything essential, and to make the arrangement more convenient for use. The First Part treats exclusively of the Third Order and matters of spiritual progress. The Second Part is intended to serve as a Prayer-book, not only for Tertiaries, but for Catholics generally. We join in the Compiler’s devout wish: “May this Manual add its mite to propagate the Third Order. In this desire it is laid as a filial gift, at the feet of the great Patriarch St. Francis of Assisi.”
Paperback, 583 pages. Impr 1896.
Out of Stock
$30.00 Inc Tax
The Rules for Spiritual Life
The Rules for Spiritual Life
by Fr Jose Trevino
As in biological life, spiritual life has its iron laws ordained by God that must be followed for one to thrive. In this practical and edifying book, Fr. José Guadalupe Treviño presents these laws and shows how to employ them to make spiritual progress.
Fr. Treviño devotes a full chapter to each of the eighteen rules, unpacking their significance and benefits. You will profit from St. Thomas Aquinas’s advice about the chief duty of beginners in the spiritual life and his reflection on why the contemplative life is superior to the active life.
You will come to understand the common barriers to prayer and how to overcome them—including the single greatest obstacle on your road to perfection. You will learn how to grow in recollection throughout the day and cultivate the awareness of the presence of God. Additionally, you’ll discover your predominant fault, answers to common misconceptions about holiness, and the authentic signs of spiritual progress.
In this classic foundational work for spiritual growth, Fr. Treviño will teach you three steps to total surrender that will lead your soul to the heights of holiness and the one thing to which you must be ever faithful on the road to sanctity.
Masterfully, through practical points and enriching explanations, he will guide you in:
by Fr Jose Trevino
As in biological life, spiritual life has its iron laws ordained by God that must be followed for one to thrive. In this practical and edifying book, Fr. José Guadalupe Treviño presents these laws and shows how to employ them to make spiritual progress.
Fr. Treviño devotes a full chapter to each of the eighteen rules, unpacking their significance and benefits. You will profit from St. Thomas Aquinas’s advice about the chief duty of beginners in the spiritual life and his reflection on why the contemplative life is superior to the active life.
You will come to understand the common barriers to prayer and how to overcome them—including the single greatest obstacle on your road to perfection. You will learn how to grow in recollection throughout the day and cultivate the awareness of the presence of God. Additionally, you’ll discover your predominant fault, answers to common misconceptions about holiness, and the authentic signs of spiritual progress.
In this classic foundational work for spiritual growth, Fr. Treviño will teach you three steps to total surrender that will lead your soul to the heights of holiness and the one thing to which you must be ever faithful on the road to sanctity.
Masterfully, through practical points and enriching explanations, he will guide you in:
- Four steps to rooting out venial sin
- The first quality necessary for total surrender
- The surprising way we receive the highest graces
- What must become our daily food (Try to guess!)
- The six essential ways to love
- Three signs that you have become lukewarm (Fervent souls, take note!)
You will see how to live a balanced spiritual life and avoid scrupulosity and will discover the pitfall you must watch out for as you advance. And you will learn about the source of all holiness and the golden thread that binds all the stages of the spiritual life together and unites us with God.
Paperback, size 8.4" x 5.4", 256 pages
Living the Little Office
Living the Little Office
by Sr. Marianna Gildea, R.S.M
The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the liturgical treasures of the Catholic Church. With a history of over one thousand years, it has been prayed by clerics and faithful alike. Living the Little Office provides a guide, explanation, and aid to understanding and praying the Little Office.
This book is intended primarily for those who want a simple explanation of the Psalms along with practical meditations. It follows the order of the Office itself and guides one through the prayers as they are prayed. The Scriptural commentary is thorough, yet not overwhelming.
Let Living the Little Office lead you to a more profound devotion to Our Lady and adoration of the Divine Majesty.
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 177 pages
by Sr. Marianna Gildea, R.S.M
The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the liturgical treasures of the Catholic Church. With a history of over one thousand years, it has been prayed by clerics and faithful alike. Living the Little Office provides a guide, explanation, and aid to understanding and praying the Little Office.
This book is intended primarily for those who want a simple explanation of the Psalms along with practical meditations. It follows the order of the Office itself and guides one through the prayers as they are prayed. The Scriptural commentary is thorough, yet not overwhelming.
Let Living the Little Office lead you to a more profound devotion to Our Lady and adoration of the Divine Majesty.
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 177 pages
Heart of Jesus
Heart of Jesus
Families Novena
by St Margaret Mary Alacoque
According to the revelations of the Sacred Heart and with prayers composed by Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque.
For the spread of the kingdom of the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, so as to renew all things in ChristThis novena also serves as the Perpetual Novena of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Families
Booklet, size 7" x 4.25", 98 pages
Families Novena
by St Margaret Mary Alacoque
According to the revelations of the Sacred Heart and with prayers composed by Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque.
For the spread of the kingdom of the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, so as to renew all things in ChristThis novena also serves as the Perpetual Novena of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Families
Booklet, size 7" x 4.25", 98 pages
Families novena
Our Lady of Compassion
Our Lady of Compassion
by Fr. Patrick Troadec
"The sublime attitude of Our Lady at the height of suffering is central to the mystery of Our Lady of Compassion. The dignity of Our Lady in the most overwhelming suffering fills us with astonished admiration and furthermore is capable of touching the most hardened of hearts." - Fr. Patrick Troadec
Contemplate Our Lady's sufferings as she stood beside her Son at the foot of the cross. Reflect on her sorrow and deepen your appreciation for her powerful intercession on our behalf.
Summary of Contents
Paperback, size 7" x 4", 128 pages
by Fr. Patrick Troadec
"The sublime attitude of Our Lady at the height of suffering is central to the mystery of Our Lady of Compassion. The dignity of Our Lady in the most overwhelming suffering fills us with astonished admiration and furthermore is capable of touching the most hardened of hearts." - Fr. Patrick Troadec
Contemplate Our Lady's sufferings as she stood beside her Son at the foot of the cross. Reflect on her sorrow and deepen your appreciation for her powerful intercession on our behalf.
Summary of Contents
- The Savior and His love for us: Jesus the Priest, Jesus the Victim, The Sufferings of Jesus in His Passion, The Virtues of Jesus in His Passion, The Effects of the Passion, The Application of the Merits of the Passion
- Our Lady of Compassion: The Nature of Our Lady's Compassion, Our Lady's Immolation, The Virtues of Our Lady of Compassion, The Effects of Our Lady's Compassion
- Devotion to Our Lady of Compassion: Nature of this Devotion, Our Lady of Compassion and the Immaculate Heart, History of this Devotion, Some Devotional Practices
- Prayers: Stabat Mater, Litany of Our Lady of Sorrows, Prayer for Priests, Prayer to the Sorrowful Heart of Mary.
Paperback, size 7" x 4", 128 pages
A Dictionary of the Psalter
A Dictionary of the Psalter
Containing the Vocabulary of the Psalms, Hymns, Canticles, & Miscellaneous Prayers of the Breviary Psalter
by Fr Matthew Britt, O.S.B.
Covering such preliminary topics as “English Catholic Version of the Psalter”, “Latin Versions of the Psalter”, “The Latinity of the Vulgate Psalter”, and “How the Psalms are Numbered”, true to form, the Dictionary goes on to define and decline each Latin word used in the Vulgate Psalter (as used in the traditional Roman Breviary), its English parallel, derivative, and cites where the word was used and its context. Reprint of 1928 edition
Preface by Rt Rev John B. Petersen.
Hardback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 300 pages
Containing the Vocabulary of the Psalms, Hymns, Canticles, & Miscellaneous Prayers of the Breviary Psalter
by Fr Matthew Britt, O.S.B.
Covering such preliminary topics as “English Catholic Version of the Psalter”, “Latin Versions of the Psalter”, “The Latinity of the Vulgate Psalter”, and “How the Psalms are Numbered”, true to form, the Dictionary goes on to define and decline each Latin word used in the Vulgate Psalter (as used in the traditional Roman Breviary), its English parallel, derivative, and cites where the word was used and its context. Reprint of 1928 edition
Preface by Rt Rev John B. Petersen.
Hardback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 300 pages
Containing the Vocabulary of the Psalms, Hymns, Canticles, & Miscellaneous Prayers of the Breviary Psalter
The Ways of Mental Prayer
First published 1907. One of the Church\\'s great classics on mental prayer. Many approbations, including one from Pope St. Pius X. Divided into three parts: Prayer in General, Ordinary Mental Prayer, Mystical Prayer. Explains the advantages and joys of mental prayer, plus the techniques and methods. Shows what to avoid and how to overcome the problems involved. Thorough and enlightening. Destined to lead many to divine intimacy--a foretaste of Heaven on earth. Impr. 436 pgs, PB 440pp
Rendezous with God
Rendezous with God
by Fr Vincent Miceli, S.J.
Published one day after his death on June 2, 1991, Fr. Vincent Miceli’s spiritual masterpiece shows you how to grow closer to our Lord and improve your prayer life. Trained in the old Jesuit tradition, Fr. Miceli leads you through a structured series of Ignatian meditations, explores key aspects of the Faith, and narrates events from the life of Christ with a realism that will inspire you to imitate Him better.
This uplifting eight-day retreat will help you rest in the love of the Holy Trinity and delight in Their indwelling presence. Ideal for reading at home or away, Rendezvous with God is a prized resource in your quest for genuine spiritual progress. You will appreciate as never before how you were created by God out of His goodness and how much you are cherished by the Lord.
Fr. Miceli draws heavily from Scripture, the writings of the great saints and Doctors of the Church, and his own experience. Each chapter includes helpful “points for self-consideration” and suggested readings from the spiritual classics (some of them long neglected). You will be enriched by incisive meditations on the wonder of your creation, the effects of sin, the terrible reality of Hell, the profound gifts of the Incarnation and the Paschal mystery, and the immeasurable depths of God’s mercy.
Fr. Miceli guides you in ordering your life to attain Heaven, showing you:
by Fr Vincent Miceli, S.J.
Published one day after his death on June 2, 1991, Fr. Vincent Miceli’s spiritual masterpiece shows you how to grow closer to our Lord and improve your prayer life. Trained in the old Jesuit tradition, Fr. Miceli leads you through a structured series of Ignatian meditations, explores key aspects of the Faith, and narrates events from the life of Christ with a realism that will inspire you to imitate Him better.
This uplifting eight-day retreat will help you rest in the love of the Holy Trinity and delight in Their indwelling presence. Ideal for reading at home or away, Rendezvous with God is a prized resource in your quest for genuine spiritual progress. You will appreciate as never before how you were created by God out of His goodness and how much you are cherished by the Lord.
Fr. Miceli draws heavily from Scripture, the writings of the great saints and Doctors of the Church, and his own experience. Each chapter includes helpful “points for self-consideration” and suggested readings from the spiritual classics (some of them long neglected). You will be enriched by incisive meditations on the wonder of your creation, the effects of sin, the terrible reality of Hell, the profound gifts of the Incarnation and the Paschal mystery, and the immeasurable depths of God’s mercy.
Fr. Miceli guides you in ordering your life to attain Heaven, showing you:
- How to develop a desire to love God above all
- Ways you can shun sin and conquer temptation and disorderly attachments
- The four methods to make your mental prayer fruitful
- How to live the three modes of humility
- The key to making Confession a life-changing experience full of sanctifying grace
- Proven remedies against faults and failures
Moreover, Fr. Miceli relates the importance of mental prayer to remaining faithful to Christ, explaining how to place yourself in Gospel scenes so that you can “speak to Christ with joy, with ease, with naturalness, the way the apostles did as they walked with Him, fished with Him in the Sea of Galilee, or picnicked with Him in the desert.”
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 288 pages
Sanctity Through the Rosary
Sanctity Through the Rosary
by Edouard Hugon
Make His works KNOWN AMONG THE PEOPLE. In these words the prophet Isaias urges us to make known to all people the works of God. We are often unable to praise the works of genius as we should, but when it is a question of praising God's works we cannot do so; we are reduced to silence and are lost in admiration. Among the works of God there are three so manifestly divine that the human mind can do nothing but abase itself before them: the Incarnation, the Divine Maternity and the Blessed Eucharist.
Next to the works of God are those of Mary and these are all sublime since they are the outcome of love. They are manifold since they are to be found in every age and amongst every people. One of the most sublime of Our Lady's manifestations of love is, without question, the Rosary which has been made known to the whole world by the Order of Preachers and which, since its institution in the XIIIth century, has been an uninterrupted song of praise to Mary. The institution of the Rosary is much more than a work of genius, for we see in it that supernatural wisdom which theologians reverence in the institution of the Sacraments. We have no intention of putting the Rosary and the Sacraments on the same level, but it is permissible to point out the striking analogy that exists between them. The Sacraments are in perfect harmony with our human nature which is at once material and spiritual. To desire that human beings should perform only purely intellectual acts would be to exclude a necessary element of their happiness. Man's religion and worship requires exterior assistance. Hence the Sacraments, like man, are composed of a body and soul. They have a body in that they are external signs; they have a soul for they possess the invisible power of the Most High. A few words are spoken and immediately the outward sign is encompassed by the might of God, Who passes into the Sacraments since His grace passes into them. When grace takes possession of the soul, at that same moment the soul comes into contact with God. In the same way true prayer engages the whole man. Now the Rosary is composed of a soul and a body; the body of the Rosary is the vocal prayer; its soul is the consideration of each mystery and the spiritual energy which results from this consideration. Like the Sacraments, the Rosary has, as it were, matter and form. It puts before our imagination the Sacred Humanity of Our Lord and in this way speaks to our bodily nature. By its sublime mysteries the divinity of Christ is set before us and in this way it appeals to our higher nature, wherein we resemble the angels and are like to God Himself.
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 74 pages
by Edouard Hugon
Make His works KNOWN AMONG THE PEOPLE. In these words the prophet Isaias urges us to make known to all people the works of God. We are often unable to praise the works of genius as we should, but when it is a question of praising God's works we cannot do so; we are reduced to silence and are lost in admiration. Among the works of God there are three so manifestly divine that the human mind can do nothing but abase itself before them: the Incarnation, the Divine Maternity and the Blessed Eucharist.
Next to the works of God are those of Mary and these are all sublime since they are the outcome of love. They are manifold since they are to be found in every age and amongst every people. One of the most sublime of Our Lady's manifestations of love is, without question, the Rosary which has been made known to the whole world by the Order of Preachers and which, since its institution in the XIIIth century, has been an uninterrupted song of praise to Mary. The institution of the Rosary is much more than a work of genius, for we see in it that supernatural wisdom which theologians reverence in the institution of the Sacraments. We have no intention of putting the Rosary and the Sacraments on the same level, but it is permissible to point out the striking analogy that exists between them. The Sacraments are in perfect harmony with our human nature which is at once material and spiritual. To desire that human beings should perform only purely intellectual acts would be to exclude a necessary element of their happiness. Man's religion and worship requires exterior assistance. Hence the Sacraments, like man, are composed of a body and soul. They have a body in that they are external signs; they have a soul for they possess the invisible power of the Most High. A few words are spoken and immediately the outward sign is encompassed by the might of God, Who passes into the Sacraments since His grace passes into them. When grace takes possession of the soul, at that same moment the soul comes into contact with God. In the same way true prayer engages the whole man. Now the Rosary is composed of a soul and a body; the body of the Rosary is the vocal prayer; its soul is the consideration of each mystery and the spiritual energy which results from this consideration. Like the Sacraments, the Rosary has, as it were, matter and form. It puts before our imagination the Sacred Humanity of Our Lord and in this way speaks to our bodily nature. By its sublime mysteries the divinity of Christ is set before us and in this way it appeals to our higher nature, wherein we resemble the angels and are like to God Himself.
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 74 pages
The Sermons of St. Francis de Sales on Prayer
The Sermons of St. Francis de Sales on Prayer
by St. Francis de Sales
One of the most profoundly influential and deeply inspirational saints in the last five centuries of the Church, St. Francis de Sales is famous for his personality and writings, which have earned him, respectively, the appellation "The Gentleman Saint" and the designation Doctor of the Church.
De Sales’s tempered and gentle yet firm and determined approach to spiritual direction made him a true pearl of great price in the Church’s spiritual patrimony. No one ever mastered the doctoring of souls quite like this gentle Doctor of the Church—as countless saints formed by his legacy will attest. His Marian devotion and dedication to educating the laity by means of modern communication (at that time, leaflets) placed him ahead of his time, and his erudition combined with his sweetness mark him as a highly unusual man in the story of the Church, particularly during his time.
As a bishop of the Church, St. Francis was emboldened by the charism of preaching the Word of God in a truly apostolic manner. In this volume of The Sermons of St. Francis de Sales: On Prayer, discover St. Francis's teaching on prayer and the interior cultivation of conversation and intimacy with Our Lord. In characteristic style, he shows the hidden meaning of Scripture (especially the Song of Songs) in application to Christian prayer and dialogue with God. Most of all, St. Francis emphasizes that prayer that prayer is the key to all holiness: without it, we can do nothing to please God. Let this master of prayer teach you how best to approach the Lord in a spirit of humility.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 58 pages
by St. Francis de Sales
One of the most profoundly influential and deeply inspirational saints in the last five centuries of the Church, St. Francis de Sales is famous for his personality and writings, which have earned him, respectively, the appellation "The Gentleman Saint" and the designation Doctor of the Church.
De Sales’s tempered and gentle yet firm and determined approach to spiritual direction made him a true pearl of great price in the Church’s spiritual patrimony. No one ever mastered the doctoring of souls quite like this gentle Doctor of the Church—as countless saints formed by his legacy will attest. His Marian devotion and dedication to educating the laity by means of modern communication (at that time, leaflets) placed him ahead of his time, and his erudition combined with his sweetness mark him as a highly unusual man in the story of the Church, particularly during his time.
As a bishop of the Church, St. Francis was emboldened by the charism of preaching the Word of God in a truly apostolic manner. In this volume of The Sermons of St. Francis de Sales: On Prayer, discover St. Francis's teaching on prayer and the interior cultivation of conversation and intimacy with Our Lord. In characteristic style, he shows the hidden meaning of Scripture (especially the Song of Songs) in application to Christian prayer and dialogue with God. Most of all, St. Francis emphasizes that prayer that prayer is the key to all holiness: without it, we can do nothing to please God. Let this master of prayer teach you how best to approach the Lord in a spirit of humility.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 58 pages
Holiness and Happiness
Holiness and Happiness
Thoughts of Many Hearts Together with Reflections on the Life and Virtues of St. Teresa of the Child Jesus Besides Mass and Novena Prayers in Honour of the Little Flower and Communion Devotions
Compiled and Edited by Fr Francis Xavier Lasance
Our habitual thoughts make us what we are. As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. Sooner or later a man’s habitual thoughts come out in his life and character. What his thoughts are determines what he will become.
The sayings of saints, and of wise and holy men and women, if read day by day, with prayerful reflection, will cheer us and sustain us in the conflicts with the enemies of our salvation, will help us to do what is right, to press onward and upward, valiantly and persistently toward the goal of perfection.
Paperback, size 8" x 5.25", 281 pages
Thoughts of Many Hearts Together with Reflections on the Life and Virtues of St. Teresa of the Child Jesus Besides Mass and Novena Prayers in Honour of the Little Flower and Communion Devotions
My God and My All
My God and My All
by Fr Francis Xavier Lasance
As the composer of numerous volumes, Father Lasance is the master of prayerbooks for Catholics. This is his shirt-pocket size contribution designed especially for children and loved by many adults as well. This handy little book makes a perfect gift for First Communions, Confirmations, birthdays, etc. It contains the responses for serving Low Mass, as well as morning and evening prayers, litanies, pious ejaculations, devotions for Confession and communion, and many other essential Catholic prayers. 1922 Edition
Black Leather hardcover, size 5" x 3", 296 pages
Our Way and Our Life
Our Way and Our Life
Christ in His Mysteries
by Bl Dom Columba Marmion, OSB
The present volume is a shorter edition of Christ in His Mysteries, Dom Columba Marmion’s profound reflection on the Mysteries of Christ’s birth, death, Resurrection, and Ascension as presented in the Gospels and the Liturgical Year. In Blessed Marmion’s words, the mysteries that Jesus lived were lived for us. In them He shows Himself as our model and wills to make Himself one with our souls as Head of the Mystical Body of which we are members. Each of Christ’s mysteries, representing a state of His Sacred Humanity, brings to us a special participation in His Divinity.
Advent, Christmas, Holy Week, Paschaltide, the feasts of Corpus Christi and the Sacred Heart—following Christ in this way, uniting ourselves to Him, we share more deeply in His Divinity and His Divine life. This is why, writes Blessed Marmion, the contemplation of the mysteries of Jesus is so fruitful and why contact with the different phases of the life of her Bridegroom, into which the Church places us by means of the Liturgy, is so vital for us. Participation in the mysteries of Jesus requires the co-operation of the soul. If Christ opens to us the unfathomable treasures of His states and mysteries it is that we may draw upon them and make them our own. The Sovereign Pontiff Pius X wrote in his encyclical of November 23rd, 1903, that “the active participation of the faithful in the sacred mysteries and in the public and solemn prayers of the Church is the first and indispensable source of the Christian spirit.” There is no surer way, no more infallible means, of making us one with Christ.
Paperback, size 8" x 5.25", 135 pages
Also available in Hardcover upon request (additional cost)
Christ in His Mysteries
by Bl Dom Columba Marmion, OSB
The present volume is a shorter edition of Christ in His Mysteries, Dom Columba Marmion’s profound reflection on the Mysteries of Christ’s birth, death, Resurrection, and Ascension as presented in the Gospels and the Liturgical Year. In Blessed Marmion’s words, the mysteries that Jesus lived were lived for us. In them He shows Himself as our model and wills to make Himself one with our souls as Head of the Mystical Body of which we are members. Each of Christ’s mysteries, representing a state of His Sacred Humanity, brings to us a special participation in His Divinity.
Advent, Christmas, Holy Week, Paschaltide, the feasts of Corpus Christi and the Sacred Heart—following Christ in this way, uniting ourselves to Him, we share more deeply in His Divinity and His Divine life. This is why, writes Blessed Marmion, the contemplation of the mysteries of Jesus is so fruitful and why contact with the different phases of the life of her Bridegroom, into which the Church places us by means of the Liturgy, is so vital for us. Participation in the mysteries of Jesus requires the co-operation of the soul. If Christ opens to us the unfathomable treasures of His states and mysteries it is that we may draw upon them and make them our own. The Sovereign Pontiff Pius X wrote in his encyclical of November 23rd, 1903, that “the active participation of the faithful in the sacred mysteries and in the public and solemn prayers of the Church is the first and indispensable source of the Christian spirit.” There is no surer way, no more infallible means, of making us one with Christ.
Paperback, size 8" x 5.25", 135 pages
Also available in Hardcover upon request (additional cost)
Christ in His Mysteries
The Wonders of the Holy Name
The Wonders of the Holy Name
by Fr. Paul O'Sullivan, EDM OP, STL
“Read this booklet slowly and with attention, not once but many times, and you will thank God all the rest of your life.” (Page xi)
Do you know how powerful the Holy Name of Jesus is?
With this booklet in hand, you will be able to pray “without ceasing,” as you learn to see the great gifts that God bestows on those who glorify the name of His Son.
In this booklet, Fr. Paul O’Sullivan explains Jesus’s Name is much more powerful than most Catholics would ever guess. He demonstrates how easily frequent repetition of the name of Jesus can:
God is always offering His grace to us, and making use the most holy Name of His Son is a traditional and remarkable way to open yourself up to His many gifts. Habitually praying the Name of Jesus, Fr. O’Sullivan explains, is the least-known secret to a happy and holy life.
“For which cause God also hath exalted him, and hath given him a name which is above all names: That in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the earth.”
Booklet, size 6" x 3.75", 64 pages
by Fr. Paul O'Sullivan, EDM OP, STL
“Read this booklet slowly and with attention, not once but many times, and you will thank God all the rest of your life.” (Page xi)
Do you know how powerful the Holy Name of Jesus is?
With this booklet in hand, you will be able to pray “without ceasing,” as you learn to see the great gifts that God bestows on those who glorify the name of His Son.
In this booklet, Fr. Paul O’Sullivan explains Jesus’s Name is much more powerful than most Catholics would ever guess. He demonstrates how easily frequent repetition of the name of Jesus can:
- Glorify God
- Call on His aid
- Pay spiritual debts
- Assist souls in Purgatory
- Obtain many graces
- Protect us from the devil
- Help us die a happy death
- And much more!
God is always offering His grace to us, and making use the most holy Name of His Son is a traditional and remarkable way to open yourself up to His many gifts. Habitually praying the Name of Jesus, Fr. O’Sullivan explains, is the least-known secret to a happy and holy life.
“For which cause God also hath exalted him, and hath given him a name which is above all names: That in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the earth.”
Booklet, size 6" x 3.75", 64 pages
O Beata Trinitas
O Beata Trinitas
The Prayers of St. Gertrude and St. Mechtilde
Translated by Rev. John Gray.
The prayers in this book were first committed to writing in the year 1289 by St. Gertrude. “It is owing to the scrupulous heed paid to God and His truth that the devotion found in these writing is suitable for all. The time, place and other circumstances give colour (sic) and a characteristic turn to utterances, even on the lips of Christ our Lord; illustrations from daily life and custom bear the imprint of the century … and date their writings exquisitely. They (the prayers) give a charm which has its value.” Something of the ways of God will be learned from each page from this most unusual and rare book.
Paperback, size 6" x 4.2", 141 pages, Impr. 1927
The Prayers of St. Gertrude and St. Mechtilde
Translated by Rev. John Gray.
The prayers in this book were first committed to writing in the year 1289 by St. Gertrude. “It is owing to the scrupulous heed paid to God and His truth that the devotion found in these writing is suitable for all. The time, place and other circumstances give colour (sic) and a characteristic turn to utterances, even on the lips of Christ our Lord; illustrations from daily life and custom bear the imprint of the century … and date their writings exquisitely. They (the prayers) give a charm which has its value.” Something of the ways of God will be learned from each page from this most unusual and rare book.
Paperback, size 6" x 4.2", 141 pages, Impr. 1927
The Prayers of St. Gertrude and St. Mechtilde
Just for Today
Just for Today
by St Therese of Lisieux
with entries from - The Imitation of Christ
compiled by a Benedictine of Stanbrook, Worcester
I ought to grieve at the way I go to sleep at my prayer and during my thanksgiving, and yet, I do not grieve. Instead, I cannot help thinking that little children please their parents as much when they are asleep as when they are awake, that surgeons put their patients to sleep for an operation, in short, that the Lord knoweth our frame. He remembereth that we are dust (Ps. cii).
Living a holy life can seem like a daunting task when the ordinary Christian compares himself to the great saints throughout the ages. He might think that he has not been given the opportunity, has not received the special graces, or simply does not know how to begin. This compilation is a reminder that the Lord made us, knows us, loves us and provides for us according to our condition and so we can please him, even when we are only sleeping.
When reading these excerpts from the Imitation of Christ and St Therese of Lisieux, one might forget that there are two distinct authors. What the one preached anonymously in the written word, the other exemplified in her daily life. By putting into practice what the Imitation of Christ teaches, the Little Flower shows us that every happening of our lives, whether big or small, pleasant or painful, can be turned into a childlike gift to our Heavenly Father. This book does not leave for us a set of rules to follow or tasks to accomplish. Rather, it is a daily inspiration and reminder that sanctity is achieved in and through each Christian's particular state of life and daily tasks.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 240 pages
by St Therese of Lisieux
with entries from - The Imitation of Christ
compiled by a Benedictine of Stanbrook, Worcester
I ought to grieve at the way I go to sleep at my prayer and during my thanksgiving, and yet, I do not grieve. Instead, I cannot help thinking that little children please their parents as much when they are asleep as when they are awake, that surgeons put their patients to sleep for an operation, in short, that the Lord knoweth our frame. He remembereth that we are dust (Ps. cii).
Living a holy life can seem like a daunting task when the ordinary Christian compares himself to the great saints throughout the ages. He might think that he has not been given the opportunity, has not received the special graces, or simply does not know how to begin. This compilation is a reminder that the Lord made us, knows us, loves us and provides for us according to our condition and so we can please him, even when we are only sleeping.
When reading these excerpts from the Imitation of Christ and St Therese of Lisieux, one might forget that there are two distinct authors. What the one preached anonymously in the written word, the other exemplified in her daily life. By putting into practice what the Imitation of Christ teaches, the Little Flower shows us that every happening of our lives, whether big or small, pleasant or painful, can be turned into a childlike gift to our Heavenly Father. This book does not leave for us a set of rules to follow or tasks to accomplish. Rather, it is a daily inspiration and reminder that sanctity is achieved in and through each Christian's particular state of life and daily tasks.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 240 pages
Difficulties in Mental Prayer hardcover
When we speak to God, we must mean what we say; we must practice what we have promised; we must show forth in work what we say in word.
Dom Eugene Boylan OCSO
It can be difficult to pray, but it is even more difficult not to pray. In this book, Dom Eugene explains what prayer really is, why it is necessary for everyone and how anyone can become proficient in it. Without using complicated language, he introduces readers to the main stages of the development of prayer and the spiritual life. He answers popular misconceptions regarding prayer, and teaches all not to be afraid of speaking to God using their own heartfelt words. He shows how even simple mental prayer can lead to the heights of mystical union with God.
This book touches on many of the most common questions about prayer. How should we deal with distractions in prayer? How can we avoid being discouraged in prayer? How does prayer make us better? How can we learn to persevere in prayer, until it becomes an indispensable part of our daily life? At the same time, it goes beyond these difficulties in order to show how our personal lives of prayer are inseparable from our membership in the true Church founded by Jesus Christ.
Binding: Hardback
Pages: 144
A Voice from the Tabernacle
A Voice from the Tabernacle
or Reflections and Prayer in Honor of the Blessed Sacrament
by Unknown
Beginning with a literal voice from the tabernacle, this book seeks to bring readers back closer to Christ. In what would be the preface, readers get a reminder that says, “My child, this little Tabernacle is My dwelling place among men. Here I am anxiously awaiting to dispense My graces and blessings to them; but alas! They do not visit Me to ask these blessings or spend a few short moments during the course of the day in My company.” This book continues on with what readers can hope to obtain during time spent with Jesus. Included with illustrations, this book offers prayers for pious souls hoping for a reprieve from the world in this day and age and wishing to take refuge with Jesus. Readers can take comfort in reading about Jesus' unending love for them and forming a deeper connection with Him.
Paperback, size 5.25" x 3.75", 128 pages, Impr 1905.
or Reflections and Prayer in Honor of the Blessed Sacrament
Stages in Prayer
Stages in Prayer
by Fr J.G. Arintero, O.P.
Here's the spiritual classic that will elevate your prayer life from the “ordinary” to the “supernatural” by exploring and guiding you through the five fundamental stages of prayer.
Contrary to popular belief, true progress in your prayer life is not solely a function of adherence to a fixed set of rules. Rather, it is governed almost entirely by the emerging fruits of your prayer as the Holy Spirit leads you to live a life ever more pleasing to God. Thus, progress in prayer is more of an art than a science. Few Christians become mystics not because few are called but because few figure out how to navigate the stages of prayer and leverage the fruits to achieve union with God.
Fr. Arintero will show you how to progress from simple vocal prayer to the depths of spiritual meditation. You'll learn how to “travel by foot” when those inevitable moments of dryness in prayer surface, and you'll learn how to maximize progress in times of deep consolation.With the writings of Sts. Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Francis de Sales, and Thomas Aquinas as his touch points, Fr. Arintero explains what is happening to the soul as it begins to enter into union with our Lord, including such manifestations as locutions and intellectual visions. Additionally, you will learn what to expect at each stage of contemplation, as well as the corresponding gifts many receive, such as ecstasies and raptures. Through the wisdom of the mystics, Fr. Arintero unpacks these mysteries and shares insights about:
by Fr J.G. Arintero, O.P.
Here's the spiritual classic that will elevate your prayer life from the “ordinary” to the “supernatural” by exploring and guiding you through the five fundamental stages of prayer.
Contrary to popular belief, true progress in your prayer life is not solely a function of adherence to a fixed set of rules. Rather, it is governed almost entirely by the emerging fruits of your prayer as the Holy Spirit leads you to live a life ever more pleasing to God. Thus, progress in prayer is more of an art than a science. Few Christians become mystics not because few are called but because few figure out how to navigate the stages of prayer and leverage the fruits to achieve union with God.
Fr. Arintero will show you how to progress from simple vocal prayer to the depths of spiritual meditation. You'll learn how to “travel by foot” when those inevitable moments of dryness in prayer surface, and you'll learn how to maximize progress in times of deep consolation.With the writings of Sts. Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Francis de Sales, and Thomas Aquinas as his touch points, Fr. Arintero explains what is happening to the soul as it begins to enter into union with our Lord, including such manifestations as locutions and intellectual visions. Additionally, you will learn what to expect at each stage of contemplation, as well as the corresponding gifts many receive, such as ecstasies and raptures. Through the wisdom of the mystics, Fr. Arintero unpacks these mysteries and shares insights about:
- The importance of making specific resolutions to grow in virtue
- Why times of both great and light aridity are natural
- How God pours out the gift of wisdom on souls through prayer
- Why attachment to specific methods of prayer can hinder God's movement
- What distractions in prayer may indicate and how to approach them
- How to prepare yourself for prayer of quiet and infused recollection
You'll also receive guidance from the saints and mystics on difficulties in prayer, the fruits of the Holy Spirit, passive and active purgation, and the practice of mental prayer.
There is no authentic active life without a fervent contemplative life. Fr. Arintero will teach you “not to think much but to love much” in prayer. You will glean how to attain peace and joy in God's presence in this life and the next. By striving to grow in virtue and union with God, you will be emboldened to work for His kingdom and the salvation of souls. Through prayer, your charity will become more ardent, and you will be an instrument of God's healing in the world.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 274 pages