Explore the rich lore of every angel from Abaddon to Zutu’el with this detailed reference that covers all facets of angel arcana, including history, religious interpretations, subcategories, modern adaptations, and much more!Angels have appeared in nearly every religion across the globe. But who—or what—are they? In Angels A to Z, Matthew Bunson, author of The Pope Encyclopedia, presents an abundance of angelic arcana and details the roles that an...

The smoke clears. The world watches. A name is announced. A man steps forward and the earth’s gaze falls upon him.We have a Pope! And his name is Leo XIV.But who is this 266th successor to St. Peter? What is the former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost’s vision for the Church, and what impact will his papacy have on Catholics and on the world?Veteran Catholic journalist and historian Matthew Bunson offers the first authoritative portrait of the new Holy Father. With u...

The declaration that a saint is a Doctor of the Universal Church implies the recognition of a charism of wisdom bestowed by the Holy Spirit for the good of the Church.;—Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI The 35 Doctors of the Church presents the most comprehensive and fascinating collection available anywhere on the lives and labors of the saints who have been declared the Churchs Doctors.From St. Athanasius (c. 297-373) to St. Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897), youll find the amazing stories...

A comprehensive page-a-day booklet to help you encounter and share the Father’s mercy. Each day of the week, a different way to experience and live the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: - Poetry that helps you contemplate the miracle of mercy (Sundays) - Meditations from saints and spiritual masters who share their profound insights into this divine gift (Mondays) - Profiles of saints whose lives exemplify extraordinary witness to mercy (Tuesdays) - Teachings of the Catholic Church that expl...

A comprehensive guide to practicing the magic of the Qabbalah• Spells for everyday problems related to health, love, prosperity, and protection• Rituals for advanced high-level magic, such as invocation of angelic powers or spiritual vision• Explains how to make and design talismans, amulets, and magic bowls, including harnessing the power of Hebrew letters in their designs• Details the magical uses of 150 psalmsThe Qabbalah--the Jewish esoteric trad...

A fierce war rages for your soul. Are you ready for battle? Like it or not, you are at war. You face a powerful enemy out to destroy you. You live on the battlefield, so you can’t escape the conflict. It’s a spiritual war with crucial consequences in your everyday life and its outcome will determine your eternal destiny. You must engage the Enemy. And as you fight, you need a Manual for Spiritual Warfare. This guide for spiritual warriors will help you recognize, resist, and overcome the D...

This book exposes the many truths and secrets kept hidden and unknown to mankind throughout time. It will explain things that have been kept concealed for centuries only to be revealed again within each of its readers. Be prepared to realize that all we have ever been taught has been lies. This book explains the truth that has been the biggest secret of the ages.

This is a short monograph on the Kabbalah, written from a purely academic and somewhat critical point of view. Pick traces the origins and background of the Kabbalah to Jewish scholars of mediaeval Spain. He does not attribute any deeper roots to it historically, nor does he examine the roots of Jewish mysticism except for a brief mention of the Merkabah. If you are looking for an introduction to the subject written by an advocate of the Kabbalah, it might be better to start with some othe...

An in-depth investigation of the facts and mythology surrounding the historical Mary Magdalene• Reveals new details about the life of the beloved of Jesus• Illustrated with rare and unusual imagery depicting Mary’s central role in Christianity• By the author of the bestselling The Woman with the Alabaster JarThe controversy surrounding Mary Magdalene and her relationship to Jesus has gained widespread international interest since the publication of ...

Sepher Rezial Hemelach is the longawaited first English translation of this famous magical text a translation from the ancient Hebrew in the rare and complete 1701 Amsterdam edition. According to Hebrew legend, the Sepher Rezial was presented to Adam in the Garden of Eden, given by the hand of God, and delivered by the angel Rezial. The myth thus suggests that this is the first book ever written, and of direct divine provenance. A diverse compendium of ancient Hebrew magical lore, this boo...

Let the words of Trappist monk Thomas Merton lead you through the holy season of Lent and into Easter. The author was known for his journaling skills. With that in mind, the daily format includes an explanation of one facet of the season, followed by Mertons' writings, appropriate Scripture passages and a daily journal topic to encourage your own thoughts related to Lent and Easter.

Lévi links the Old and New Testaments by comparing the qabalistic imagery and concepts inherent in both "The Prophecy of Ezekiel" and "The Apocalypse of St. John." Includes Lévi's illuminating commentary on Ezekiel. He explains how the description of Solomon's temple, the great sanctuary of the true God, represents the Qabalistic or traditional theology of the Hebrew seven the measurements are symbolic and refer to sacred numbers.