Spiritual Saints

Labeled one of the 50 best spiritual books of 2021 by Spirituality & Practice, and a Catholic Media Association award-winning book for 2022. Antiracism is essential to becoming all that God calls us to be. Using the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola as the framework for exploring the ways Christ calls us to the work of antiracism, author Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ weaves together stories from his own life, from the life of Ignatius, and from Black history. He writes that antiracism is not an optional aspect of the spiritual life. The goal, however, is not that we will reach a state of ...

Room for Good Things to Run Wild is the antidote to widespread Christian malaise. If you feel like life is happening to you, that your faith has been reduced to trite platitudes, and that no matter how many new things you try, you still end up with a dissatisfying Christian life, this book offers relief from the mediocrity of Christian living through the sacred and satisfying journey of becoming an every day saint.

"The End Times Spiritual Warfare", as is depicted in the subheading, is a book of prayers and sacramental for the purpose of deliverance and protection. This prayerbook is designed as a weapon of combat against the wickedness and snares of the evil one and his minions. Made up of catholic prayers, devotions and sacramentals dedicated to the most powerful of saints, the prayers seek their aide and assistance against the Kingdom of Evil. It is an indispensable pocketbook for each soul attaining to spiritual freedom and deep unity with the Triune God. Why End Times? Catholic saints and mystics...

Heavily tattooed and foul-mouthed, Nadia Bolz-Weber, a former stand-up comic, sure as hell didn't consider herself to be religious-leader material - until the day she ended up leading a friend's funeral in a smoky downtown comedy club. Surrounded by fellow alcoholics, depressives, and cynics, she realized: These were her people. Maybe she was meant to be their pastor. Using life stories, Nadia uses humorous narrative and poignant honesty to portray a woman who is both deeply faithful and deeply flawed, giving hope to the rest of us along the way.

Do you long to find a spiritual practice that meets you where you are? A way of connecting with the Divine that feels deeply meaningful to you? In truth, there are four spiritual paths each of us will walk in our lifetime: Mystic, Lover, Seeker and Saint. In fact, we’ll each walk all of these paths—some for a short time, some for most of a lifetime—but we’ll walk them all, as part of our journey of soul growth. When you understand the spiritual path you’re on right now, everything becomes clear. No more trying to fit into other people’s expectations of what spiritual practice is...

This audiobook contains both the biography and the writings of St. Catherine, a 15th century Italian Roman Catholic saint and mystic (1447 - 1510). She was famous for her work among the sick and the poor, particularly during the plague which ravaged Genoa, where she died.

Why are so many Christian leaders burning out, losing faith, and abusing power? Rather than relying on our self-sufficiency and toughing our way through the tension, Mandy Smith invites us to confess it. As a pastor who also equips and encourages other pastors, Mandy feels the pain. Instead of offering more strategies to fix our problems, she reminds us of the call that first captured our imagination, directing our passions back to God and God’s people.

In the 1700s, Saint Germain dazzled royal courts with his amazing alchemical feats, such as removing the flaws from diamonds and became known as the Wonderman of Europe. His skills were praised by Louis XV, who provided him with a laboratory and residence at the royal castle of Chambord. He formed secret societies and was a leading figure in the Rosicrucians, Freemasons, and Knights Templar of the period.

An award-winning author, former presidential speechwriter, and mother of four weaves stories of her own struggles against comparison and impossible expectations with those of seven ex-perfectionist saints (and one heretic) who show us how to pursue a new kind of perfection: freedom in Christ.

We are capable of so much more than we think. You have no idea what you are capable of. None of us do. God is constantly trying to open our eyes to the amazing possibilities that he has enfolded in our being. The saints continue this work, encouraging us to explore all our God-given potential, not with speeches but with the example of their lives. When we have the courage to collaborate with God and pursue our truest self, he lights a fire within us that is so bright and warm, it keeps shining long after our days on this earth have come to an end.

Where in the contemporary world can Christians find counsel based on the teachings of the early Church? This book provides instructions from some of the greatest saints of the Orthodox Church, including St. Seraphim of Sarov, St, John of Kronstadt, and St. John Climacus, among others. The teachings focus on prayer, acquiring the Holy Spirit, struggling with sin, and controlling the tongue, to name a few. Each chapter gives a brief account of the saint’s life, followed by his teachings on a particular topic. The chapters can be read in one sitting, making it an ideal devotional book.

The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila presents a remarkable description of the entire spiritual life from the first release from mortal sin into sanctifying grace through the Mystical Marriage of the soul with Christ as a journey through what she called The Interior Castle. She sees the soul as a magnificent castle full of spacious and well-lit rooms or mansions, each of which leads deeper into the heart of the castle to the seat of the king.

"Worldly Saints provides a revealing treasury of primary and secondary evidence for understanding the Puritans, who they were, what they believed, and how they acted. This is a book of value and interest for scholars and students, clergy and laity alike."

Saint John of the Cross is considered by many as the greatest Spiritual Doctor of the Catholic Church. This high honor elevates his spiritual writings and adds much confidence to those relying upon his teaching. He is a true master of the interior life and has left us a treasure of spiritual wisdom in his four main works, "Ascent to Mount Carmel," "Dark Night of the Soul," "Spiritual Canticle" and "Living Flame of Love." These four books, combined together, make up one continuous exposition of mystical theology that peers into the journey each one of us is called to take toward the life of ...

This audiobook combines a world-famous Catholic novelist, Louis de Wohl, with one of the most thrilling and dramatic saints’ lives in history, St. Joan of Arc. De Wohl uses his famed narrative skill to tell young people about the brave teenage French girl who had visions and led armies in battle, but also about how her entire life testifies to the amazing power of God’s grace. It’s all here: How Joan, a humble maiden in an insignificant town, was told by St. Michael the Archangel, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret, to lead the French in battle against the English.

Many people want to offer love and support to their LGBTQ friends and neighbors, but aren't sure how. Bird’s unique position as a gay Latter-day Saint has given him valuable insight. In this audiobook, he authentically details the blessings and challenges faced by gay members of the church, and provides listeners with the perspective, understanding, and tools they need to more effectively minister to those who identity as LGBTQ.

Sometimes discernment seems complicated, and we struggle to “be still” to listen to God’s voice. Following the death of his spiritual director, St. Alphonsus Liguori penned timeless advice in a letter to one of his spiritual daughters, and it became the famous work titled Uniformity with God’s Will. Now, Dan Burke breaks open St. Alphonsus’s 18th-century classic for you. He intersperses relevant explanations and insights within the text of this great saint and includes reflection questions for each chapter.

Are you grappling with traits that feel more flawed than saintly? Whether you're impulsive like St. Peter, assertive like St. Paul, or even unpredictable like St. Mary Magdalene, your unique personality is not just a path to heaven, but a canvas for holiness. God has designed every temperament with the capacity to reflect His glory. Jesus Christ, as in all things, is our ultimate example because he is the perfection of all four temperaments.

The Lord Jesus Christ's solutions are elegantly simple, even when it comes to establishing and sustaining your personal devotion. Welcome to the Keep it Simple Saints (K.I.S.S.) Series. The focus is on pruses on giving solutions - simple approaches that work. Book #1 in the series is K.I.S.S. - Personal Devotion. Despite the longing for a closer relationship with Jesus, the majority of Protestant Christians, by their own assessment, lack in their personal devotion. Why the disparity? For many, the answer lies in the lack of guidance and instruction. Keep it Simple Saints - Personal ...

Unlock the wisdom of two monumental figures in Christian history with "The Monk and the Mystic: Anselm and Ignatius." This unique volume seamlessly blends the intellectual brilliance of Anselm of Canterbury with the transformative spiritual practices of St. Ignatius, offering a rich tapestry of faith, reason, and devotion. Delve into Medieval Thought: Discover Anselm’s profound impact on medieval theology, where faith and reason coalesce in a harmonious pursuit of divine truth. Transform Your Spiritual Life: Experience the timeless spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius, crafted to deepen ...