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Exegesis, Theology and Spirituality from the Abbey of St Victor
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The Interior Castle, also known as the Book of Mansions, is considered Teresa of Avila’s greatest and most mature explanation of the spiritual journey. For Teresa, growing spiritually is traveling inwards to the centre of our being where God dwells, yet too few set out with resolution to reach the Divine Presence.
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This book is a careful selection of prayers and sacred texts on various themes from a wide range of religious and cultural traditions. Its editor, Brother Daniel, devoted most of his life to building bridges between the different faiths.
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An insider’s look at Merton by one of his brothers who lived in the same community. Basil Pennington takes us on a whirlwind review of the seasons of Merton’s life and work, showing us how this great soul was formed and drawn into God.
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Maurus Green tells the story of Eddie McCaffrey, who suffered from Muscular Dystrophy, but who found a way to make his suffering into a source of life for himself and for many others.
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The author offers us the chance to taste something of the mysterious silence of Thomas shortly before his death. The beauty of the words in poetic form take us beyond the limitations of words and usher us into the silence where the Word speaks.
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Francis experienced God’s presence in his heart and he expressed this intimate relationship in the prayers which have since become spiritual classics. This translation contains fifty-five of Francis’ most beautiful prayers, including The Canticles of Creatures, the Divine Praises and A Prayer for Assisi.
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Elizabeth Catez (Sr Elizabeth of the Trinity) wrote two retreats towards the end of her life. They have been chosen here, together with her famous prayer to the Trinity, in the hope that they will help the reader to be led into Elizabeth’s silence, and into sharing her secret of total surrender in love to the One she called ‘her Three’.
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This is the third in Elizabeth Obbard’s popular series of spiritual biographies with a difference. She is able to communicate the amazing depth of St John of the Cross’ spiritual experience in the simplest of ways in this book, beautifully illustrated by the author herself.
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The author, herself a contemplative Carmelite, introduces the reader to this spiritual classic through her very accessible prose and simple, yet beautiful illustrations. Anyone who is attracted by the contemplative life, whilst living in the midst of our busy world, will find this little book a great help.
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Hugo's workbook is a proven resource that has guided people at all academic levels through a study of the life and writings of Saint Francis using primary sources in translation. This Second Edition is a thorough revision that includes new scholarship and new bibliographic references and is compatible with Francis of Assisi Early Documents.
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The author of the ever popular Introducing Julian of Norwich has come up with another gem in this simple but profound guide to the spirituality of St Teresa of Avila. She takes the reader right to the heart of the great Spanish mystic’s way to union with God.
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The Spiritual Canticle was born from the heart of a man who knew that the love of God costs ‘not less than everything.’
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This is a collection of letters and reflections addressed to those who wish to be guided by the great spiritual teacher, Vincent de Paul.
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In this edited selection from the accounts Angela dictated both of her visionary experiences and her advice and insights, Elizabeth Ruth Obbard has rendered into direct speech the voice of a woman from the thirteenth century, robust and passionate, constantly open to fresh perspectives.
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Occasionally in the Church some spirit is raised up who proves to have a universal significance that endures through the ages. Such a one was Francis of Assisi, whose life continues to inspire countless thousands of Christians, and even people of other faiths and none.
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The pages of this book contain a challenge. With simplicity, charm and penetrating depth, they lay before us those ancient Gospel values which are as uncomfortable and as questioning as ever.
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With characteristic simplicity and love, Bishop Robert Morneau shares his passion to understand and relate to the mystery of God.
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In this book we meet a frivolous teenager, who became a frivolous nun at twenty-one, hoping thereby to avoid marriage and childbearing and attain heaven, without too much effort. Teresa of Avila writes engagingly and honestly, allowing us to follow her struggles with not only her health, but with the conflict between her desire for a life of prayer in a real relationship with God and her attachment to the comforts and distractions of her not- at- all strict convent.
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A faith perspective for reflecting on the experience of ageing, drawing especially upon the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
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Richard Deats’ biography of Martin Luther King Jr brings King’s spirit alive to a new generation. King’s belief in the sanctity of life and the spirit of love and compassion inspire us all and challenge each new generation to begin again the quest for truth and justice.
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An informative anthology of Luther’s writings, emphasizing his work as theologian, exegete and pastor.
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The Bishop of Lourdes offers his vision for the mission of the Shrine of Lourdes both now and in the years to come. It shows Lourdes to be much more than a place of Roman Catholic piety.
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Wonderfully grasping Thérèse’s ‘little way’, John Nelson shows, profoundly yet simply, how holiness is possible for everyone. Through other classic spiritual texts he provides for Thérèse a perceptive, beautiful setting.
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Jean Pierre de Caussade’s Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence for everyone, simplified and illustrated by Elizabeth Ruth Obbard.
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This book, beautifully illustrated by the author herself, introduces Julian to a wider readership by setting her in her own time and place and giving a selection of illustrated readings from Revelations of Divine Love. It is a book that will provide many hours of fruitful reflection.
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Introduction to the Devout Life began as a series of letters to one of Francis’ spiritual daughters, who looked to him for direction.
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Like Mother Teresa, Little Sister Magdeleine is someone who has been used to found a new way of life in the Church. Her story is fascinating. It has moments that are touching and moments of high drama, but always it gives witness to the beauty, freshness and power of the Gospel.
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This little book really does take the reader to the heart of Therese’s message. Simple, yet profound, and illustrated with the author’s own drawings, this is a book to treasure, to read and re-read, each time discovering something new about Therese of Lisieux.
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The book brings us full circle in accounting for most of the scholarship on Giles of Viterbo during these some thirty years.
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Sale!‘A new song of Francis for our time!’ This series, now published in three volumes, is a new and more complete presentation of Franciscan critical texts than has ever been available before. It also offers fresh translations in the light of the latest scholarship – some of the texts are published for the first time in English.
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This series, now published in three volumes, is a new and more complete presentation of Franciscan critical texts than has ever been available before. It also offers fresh translations in the light of the latest scholarship – some of the texts are published for the first time in English.
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This series, now published in three volumes, is a new and more complete presentation of Franciscan critical texts than has ever been available before. It also offers fresh translations in the light of the latest scholarship – some of the texts are published for the first time in English.
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This series, now published in three volumes, is a new and more complete presentation of Franciscan critical texts than has ever been available before. It also offers fresh translations in the light of the latest scholarship – some of the texts are published for the first time in English.
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This series, now published in three volumes, is a new and more complete presentation of Franciscan critical texts than has ever been available before. It also offers fresh translations in the light of the latest scholarship – some of the texts are published for the first time in English.
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This series, now published in three volumes, is a new and more complete presentation of Franciscan critical texts than has ever been available before. It also offers fresh translations in the light of the latest scholarship – some of the texts are published for the first time in English.
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This series, now published in three volumes, is a new and more complete presentation of Franciscan critical texts than has ever been available before. It also offers fresh translations in the light of the latest scholarship – some of the texts are published for the first time in English.
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This work is composed of essays by significant scholars in Franciscan theology, history, and hagiography.
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Richard Rolle was born in Yorkshire and was a contemporary of Julian of Norwich. By nature he had questions about everything, especially about the meaning of life. Although not a Franciscan himself, he was one with them in his love of God and delight in poverty and simplicity.
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This collection of carefully selected passages from the Fathers of the Church sets out a plan for meditation during the course of the year. It is a powerful tool by which we can make their discoveries our own. There is a theme for each month of the year and a reading for each day. Beatifully presented in hard back with an attractive full colour dust jacket, this book makes an ideal gift for anyone who values the things of the Spirit.
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A book to aid anyone on the difficult and thrilling journey to God, and an intriguing and insightful study of the great Spanish mystic St John of the Cross.
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This collection of carefully selected passages from the Early Documents series of the Franciscan movement published by New City sets out a plan for meditation during the course of the year.
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A companion to the four-volume publication of ‘Francis of Assisi: Early Documents’ and a resource for all studying early Franciscanism. The book especially helps the reader appreciate St Clare in the context of her culture and time. It provides new translations of St Clare’s writings and related primary sources, as well as previously unpublished documents chronicling her life. It is a treasure for all who are attracted by the Franciscan tradition. VIEW IN HARDBACK EDITION
