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The Practice of the Presence of God

by Brother Lawrence ...

First published in 1692, Compiled from 17th-century letters and conversations, 'The Practice of the Presence of God' by Brother Lawrence is a profoundly comforting classic of Christian spirituality. Born Nicolas Herman, Brother Lawrence was an uneducated former soldier who spent decades working as a humble cook and sandal maker in a Parisian monastery. Yet, it was amidst the noise and heat of the ... Read more

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First published in 1692, Compiled from 17th-century letters and conversations, 'The Practice of the Presence of God' by Brother Lawrence is a profoundly comforting classic of Christian spirituality. Born Nicolas Herman, Brother Lawrence was an uneducated former soldier who spent decades working as a humble cook and sandal maker in a Parisian monastery. Yet, it was amidst the noise and heat of the
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The Desert Fathers

Sayings of the Early Christian Monks

Edited by Benedicta Ward ...

The Desert Fathers were the first Christian monks, living in solitude in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. In contrast to the formalised and official theology of the "founding fathers" of the church, the Desert Fathers were ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the world and live lives of celibacy, fasting, vigil, prayer and poverty in direct and simple response to the gospel. Their ... Read more

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The Desert Fathers were the first Christian monks, living in solitude in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. In contrast to the formalised and official theology of the "founding fathers" of the church, the Desert Fathers were ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the world and live lives of celibacy, fasting, vigil, prayer and poverty in direct and simple response to the gospel. Their
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Gobsmacked

by Thom M Shuman ...

Daily readings for the four weeks of Advent. 'Reading one of ThomA's books is like walking and talking with a friend. Someone who understands the fragility and failings of being human (and himself) but who continues to laugh, and to hope and work for the coming of the Light.' ... Read more

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Daily readings for the four weeks of Advent. 'Reading one of ThomA's books is like walking and talking with a friend. Someone who understands the fragility and failings of being human (and himself) but who continues to laugh, and to hope and work for the coming of the Light.'
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Eat, Fast, Feast

Heal Your Body While Feeding Your Soul—A Christian Guide to Fasting

by Jay W. Richards ...

The New York Times bestselling author and senior fellow at the Discovery Institute blends science and religion in this thoughtful guide that teaches modern believers how to use the leading wellness trend today—intermittent fasting—as a means of spiritual awakening, adopting the traditions our Christians ancestors practiced for centuries into daily life.Wellness minded people today are increasingly ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling author and senior fellow at the Discovery Institute blends science and religion in this thoughtful guide that teaches modern believers how to use the leading wellness trend today—intermittent fasting—as a means of spiritual awakening, adopting the traditions our Christians ancestors practiced for centuries into daily life.Wellness minded people today are increasingly
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Top 7 Catholic Classics: On Loving God, The Cloud of Unknowing, Dialogue of Saint Catherine of Siena, The Imitation of Christ, Interior Castle, Dark Night of the Soul, Practice of the Presence of God

Featuring Brother Lawrence, Thomas Kempis, Teresa Avila, John of the Cross, Catherine of Siena

by Brother Lawrence, Teresa Avila, Thomas Kempis ...

The TOP 7 CATHOLIC CLASSICS is a wonderful collection of the very best of Catholic devotional writing. These works have lasted centuries and continue to inspire millions around the world even today!Each book has been spell-checked and is fully searchable.Included in this collection are the full texts of:• ON LOVING GOD – by Bernard of Clairvaux (12th Century)• THE CLOUD OF UNKNOWING – unknown ... Read more

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The TOP 7 CATHOLIC CLASSICS is a wonderful collection of the very best of Catholic devotional writing. These works have lasted centuries and continue to inspire millions around the world even today!Each book has been spell-checked and is fully searchable.Included in this collection are the full texts of:• ON LOVING GOD – by Bernard of Clairvaux (12th Century)• THE CLOUD OF UNKNOWING – unknown
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Contemplative Prayer

by Thomas Merton ...

In this classic text, Thomas Merton offers valuable guidance for prayer. He brings together a wealth of meditative and mystical influences–from John of the Cross to Eastern desert monasticism–to create a spiritual path for today. Most important, he shows how the peace contacted through meditation should not be sought in order to evade the problems of contemporary life, but can instead be directed ... Read more

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In this classic text, Thomas Merton offers valuable guidance for prayer. He brings together a wealth of meditative and mystical influences–from John of the Cross to Eastern desert monasticism–to create a spiritual path for today. Most important, he shows how the peace contacted through meditation should not be sought in order to evade the problems of contemporary life, but can instead be directed
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Thomas Merton - Spiritual Direction and Meditation

by Thomas Merton ...

This early work by Anglo-American Catholic writer Thomas Merton is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a wealth of information on spiritual direction and how to learn the art of meditation. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for anyone with an interest in spiritual life. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, ... Read more

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This early work by Anglo-American Catholic writer Thomas Merton is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a wealth of information on spiritual direction and how to learn the art of meditation. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for anyone with an interest in spiritual life. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before,
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The Way of the Heart

The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers

by Henri J. M. Nouwen ...

Did you know that noise is scientifically proven to stress you out? Noise triggers a stress response in a region of your brainstem causing a release of cortisol (a stress hormone). Now think about how the constant noise of modern hustle culture impacts you and why we need silence.Distinguished theologian, spiritual thinker and author Henri Nouwen writes about the importance of silence for ... Read more

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Did you know that noise is scientifically proven to stress you out? Noise triggers a stress response in a region of your brainstem causing a release of cortisol (a stress hormone). Now think about how the constant noise of modern hustle culture impacts you and why we need silence.Distinguished theologian, spiritual thinker and author Henri Nouwen writes about the importance of silence for
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The Sign of Jonas

by Thomas Merton ...

This diary of a monastic life is "a continuation of The Seven Storey Mountain . . . Astonishing" ( Commonweal).Chronicling six years of Thomas Merton's life in a Trappist monastery, The Sign of Jonas takes us through his day-to-day experiences at the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, where he lived in silence and prayer for much of his life.Concluding with the account of Merton's ordination as a ... Read more

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This diary of a monastic life is "a continuation of The Seven Storey Mountain . . . Astonishing" ( Commonweal).Chronicling six years of Thomas Merton's life in a Trappist monastery, The Sign of Jonas takes us through his day-to-day experiences at the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, where he lived in silence and prayer for much of his life.Concluding with the account of Merton's ordination as a
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The Artist's Rule

Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom | A Twelve-Week Journey

by Christine Valters Paintner ...

The Artist's Rule: Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom, by Christine Valters Paintner, author of Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire, invites readers to discover and develop their creative gifts in a spirit of prayer and reflection. This twelve-week course draws on the insights and practices of Benedictine spirituality to explore the interplay between contemplation and creativity.Summarized ... Read more

$17.72 CAD

The Artist's Rule: Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom, by Christine Valters Paintner, author of Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire, invites readers to discover and develop their creative gifts in a spirit of prayer and reflection. This twelve-week course draws on the insights and practices of Benedictine spirituality to explore the interplay between contemplation and creativity.Summarized
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The Rule of Benedict

by St Benedict ...

Translated by Carolinne White ...

Founder of a monastery at Monte Cassino, between Rome and Naples, in the sixth century, St Benedict intended his Rule to be a practical guide to Christian monastic life. Based on the key precepts of humility, obedience and love, its aim is to create a harmonious and efficient religious community in which individuals can make progress in the Christian virtues and gain eternal life. Here, Benedict ... Read more

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Founder of a monastery at Monte Cassino, between Rome and Naples, in the sixth century, St Benedict intended his Rule to be a practical guide to Christian monastic life. Based on the key precepts of humility, obedience and love, its aim is to create a harmonious and efficient religious community in which individuals can make progress in the Christian virtues and gain eternal life. Here, Benedict
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Practice of the Presence of God, The

by Brother Lawrence ...

Discover how to practice God's presence at all times and see His glory in every facet of life. Includes Spiritual Maxims--two classics in one! ... Read more

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Discover how to practice God's presence at all times and see His glory in every facet of life. Includes Spiritual Maxims--two classics in one!
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95 Theses

by Martin Luther, Wyatt North ...

95 Theses comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section. The Ninety-Five Theses on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences commonly known as The Ninety-Five Theses, was written by Martin Luther, 1517 and is widely regarded as the primary catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. The disputation protests against clerical abuses, especially the sale of indulgences. The ... Read more

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95 Theses comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section. The Ninety-Five Theses on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences commonly known as The Ninety-Five Theses, was written by Martin Luther, 1517 and is widely regarded as the primary catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. The disputation protests against clerical abuses, especially the sale of indulgences. The
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World Without End

by Father Thomas Keating, Lucette Verboven, Abbot Joseph Boyle ...

Thomas Keating, author of Open Mind, Open Heart and father of the centering prayer movement, reflects on his life and Christian practice.In these conversations with film maker and writer Lucette Verboven, Thomas Keating OCSO – bestselling author, Trappist monk and founder of the Centering Prayer movement – looks back on his long life and spiritual development.Following on from his previous books ... Read more

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Thomas Keating, author of Open Mind, Open Heart and father of the centering prayer movement, reflects on his life and Christian practice.In these conversations with film maker and writer Lucette Verboven, Thomas Keating OCSO – bestselling author, Trappist monk and founder of the Centering Prayer movement – looks back on his long life and spiritual development.Following on from his previous books
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The Rule of St. Benedict

by Anthony C. Meisel ...

From the time it was first promulgated in the sixth century, The Rule of St. Benedict has been one of the most influential, enduring documents of Western civilization. Composed for the guidance of his own monks at Monte Cassino, St. Benedict's Rule has become the basis for the rules of practically every Christian monastic community in the West. In it are the guidelines for living the spiritual ... Read more

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From the time it was first promulgated in the sixth century, The Rule of St. Benedict has been one of the most influential, enduring documents of Western civilization. Composed for the guidance of his own monks at Monte Cassino, St. Benedict's Rule has become the basis for the rules of practically every Christian monastic community in the West. In it are the guidelines for living the spiritual
... Read more
The Song of the Seed

The Monastic Way of Tending the Soul

by Macrina Wiederkehr ...

From the bestselling author of Seasons of Your Heart and A Tree Full of Angels, a lyric, loving, and inspiring approach to communion with God based on Benetictine spirituality. ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

From the bestselling author of Seasons of Your Heart and A Tree Full of Angels, a lyric, loving, and inspiring approach to communion with God based on Benetictine spirituality.
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The Practice of the Presence of God

by Brother Lawrence ...

Peace, devotion, and finding the sacred in everyday life. In The Practice of the Presence of God, Brother Lawrence shares a simple yet profound approach to living a life filled with spiritual awareness and inner peace. Through a collection of conversations and letters, he reveals how anyone can cultivate a constant sense of connection with God—not through grand gestures, but through small, mindful ... Read more

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Peace, devotion, and finding the sacred in everyday life. In The Practice of the Presence of God, Brother Lawrence shares a simple yet profound approach to living a life filled with spiritual awareness and inner peace. Through a collection of conversations and letters, he reveals how anyone can cultivate a constant sense of connection with God—not through grand gestures, but through small, mindful
... Read more
The Sayings of the Desert Fathers

The Alphabetic Collection

Translated by Benedicta Ward SLG ...

by Anthony [Bloom] of Sourzah ...

Series Book 59 - Cistercian Studies Series
`Give me a word, Father', visitors to early desert monks asked. The responses of these pioneer ascetics were remembered and in the fourth century written down in Coptic, Syriac, Greek, and later Latin. Their Sayings were collected, in this case in the alphabetical order of the monks and nuns who uttered them, and read by generations of Christians as life-giving words that would help readers along ... Read more

$17.81 CAD

`Give me a word, Father', visitors to early desert monks asked. The responses of these pioneer ascetics were remembered and in the fourth century written down in Coptic, Syriac, Greek, and later Latin. Their Sayings were collected, in this case in the alphabetical order of the monks and nuns who uttered them, and read by generations of Christians as life-giving words that would help readers along
... Read more
St. Benedict's Rule

An Inclusive Translation

by Judith Sutera OSB ...

The Rule of St. Benedict forms the foundation for one of the oldest ongoing institutions in all of Western civilization. The Rule not only defines life for men and women in monasteries but has also become central to the spirituality of lay Christians across the globe.This gender-neutral translation is true to the original text but provides an alternative for individuals and groups who prefer such ... Read more

$12.86 CAD

The Rule of St. Benedict forms the foundation for one of the oldest ongoing institutions in all of Western civilization. The Rule not only defines life for men and women in monasteries but has also become central to the spirituality of lay Christians across the globe.This gender-neutral translation is true to the original text but provides an alternative for individuals and groups who prefer such
... Read more
Monks of Mount Athos: A Western Monk's Extraordinary Spiritual Journey on Eastern Holy Ground

by M. Basil Pennington ...

Discover the rich spirituality of monastic life on Mount Athosa place like no other on earth.Twenty-five years ago, M. Basil Pennington, ocso, was the first Western monk to live on Mount Athos for more than the usually permitted overnight visit. The Monks of Mount Athos chronicles his extraordinary stay, his experiences of the East, and lively conversations with his hosts about theological ... Read more

$16.82 CAD

Discover the rich spirituality of monastic life on Mount Athosa place like no other on earth.Twenty-five years ago, M. Basil Pennington, ocso, was the first Western monk to live on Mount Athos for more than the usually permitted overnight visit. The Monks of Mount Athos chronicles his extraordinary stay, his experiences of the East, and lively conversations with his hosts about theological
... Read more
Secular Monasticism

A Journey

by Jane Hall Fitz-Gibbon ...

Like an underground river, the monastic tradition keeps on resurging in a host of unexpected times and places. Secular Monasticism, A Journey describes one of its most recent incarnations. The founders and members of the Lindisfarne Community share with us their bold attempt to be a secular monastic religious order open to the exigencies of the contemporary world. Age-old wisdom once again reveals ... Read more

$4.85 CAD

Like an underground river, the monastic tradition keeps on resurging in a host of unexpected times and places. Secular Monasticism, A Journey describes one of its most recent incarnations. The founders and members of the Lindisfarne Community share with us their bold attempt to be a secular monastic religious order open to the exigencies of the contemporary world. Age-old wisdom once again reveals
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The Wisdom of the Cloister

365 Daily Readings from the Greatest Monastic Writings

by John Skinner ...

A collection of monastic readings are drawn from a full range of writings from the early and contemporary monastics of various orders and from differing denominations, and includes background information on each author. ... Read more

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A collection of monastic readings are drawn from a full range of writings from the early and contemporary monastics of various orders and from differing denominations, and includes background information on each author.
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Peace Be with You

Monastic Wisdom for a Terror-Filled World

by David Carlson ...

“If revenge and retaliation are the best responses that our nation could muster after 9/11, then Jesus did not have to come, live among us, and preach a radical understanding of ‘neighbor’ that includes the enemy.”In the wake of the ten-year anniversary of 9/11, as tensions rise between Christians and Muslims, author and religious studies professor David Carlson seeks guidance in the modern-day ... Read more

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“If revenge and retaliation are the best responses that our nation could muster after 9/11, then Jesus did not have to come, live among us, and preach a radical understanding of ‘neighbor’ that includes the enemy.”In the wake of the ten-year anniversary of 9/11, as tensions rise between Christians and Muslims, author and religious studies professor David Carlson seeks guidance in the modern-day
... Read more
Conferences of John Cassian (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Principles of the Spiritual and Ascetic Life (Complete Three Volumes)

by John Cassian, Gemma Yateswell ...

The Conferences of John Cassian is a foundational work of early Christian monastic literature, presenting a series of dialogues with Egyptian desert elders on prayer, purity of heart, discernment, ascetic discipline, and the struggle against vice. Written in a polished Latin prose shaped by both classical dialogue and spiritual instruction, it translates the experiential wisdom of the desert into ... Read more

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The Conferences of John Cassian is a foundational work of early Christian monastic literature, presenting a series of dialogues with Egyptian desert elders on prayer, purity of heart, discernment, ascetic discipline, and the struggle against vice. Written in a polished Latin prose shaped by both classical dialogue and spiritual instruction, it translates the experiential wisdom of the desert into
... Read more

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