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Rose Among Thorns
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St. Francis De Sales
Translated by C.O. Blum
St. Francis de Sales is widely regarded as one of the greatest spiritual advisors in the history of the
Church, and we have drawn from his letters the wisest advice for those prepared to take the next step on
their spiritual journey. If you find it difficult to live amid the clamor of the world with your eyes fixed on
Christ alone, let St. Francis de Sales teach you how to live as a true rose among thorns as you learn…
What to do when you stop finding consolation during prayer? How to place yourself in the presence of God How busy
people should pray? How to be patient with your family What to do about repeated spiritual dryness? The three things you
must do to be at peace? How to avoid thoughts that give us anxious and restless minds?
ISBN: 978-1-62282-206-5
128
pages
Was – $23.90
Now – $20
The Catholic Guide to Depression
Aaron Kheriaty, M.D
Countless Christians—including scores of Saints—have suffered profound, pervasive sorrow that modern
psychiatrists call “depression.” Then, as now, great faith and even fervent spiritual practices have
generally failed to ease this desolation of soul. In these pages, Catholic psychiatrist Aaron Kheriaty
reviews the effective ways that have recently been devised to deal with this grave and sometimes deadly
affliction — ways that are not only consistent with the teachings of the Church, but even rooted in many of
those teachings. Here, with expert help, you’ll learn how to distinguish depression from similar looking
states such as guilt, sloth, the darkness of sin and the sublime desolation called “dark night of the soul.” Then you’ll learn
about exciting breakthroughs in treatments, the benefits and limitations of psychotherapy, the critical place that spiritual
direction must have in your healing, and the vital role that hope — Christian hope — can play in driving out depression.
ISBN: 978-1-93318-476-0
288
pages
Was – $39.90
Now – $35
Canon Law Explained
Fr. Laurence J. Spiteri
Thankfully, Vatican expert and veteran author Fr. Laurence Spiteri has in the pages of this book, relieved
the reader of the need to read all 1,752 of the canons (laws) of the Church! Here he acquaints you with the
fundamental canons by which the Church seeks to bring about the salvation of souls. Fr. Spiteri's brief, but
lucid explanations of the origins and meaning of the canons make sense of much that puzzles non-
Catholics about our Church and that sometimes frustrates even us Catholics. As he relates the Church's
laws and procedures directly to Christ's command "to go forth and teach all nations"— he transforms the
seem to be dry-as-dust rules into the sweet waters of salvation.
ISBN: 978-1-62282-178-5
320
pages
Was – $39.90
Now – $35
Treasury of Catholic Meditations
Bl John Henry Newman, Bishop Jacques Benigne Bossuet and Fr. Romano Guardini
Without regular reminders of God and a steady routine of prayer and meditation, your inner life shrivels up,
your prayers grow listless, sacramental grace becomes inaccessible and even the Mass feels fruitless.
Written by some of the Church's greatest theologians, this set of 4 books will engender in you a stronger
will, an even greater love of God and a divine peace and joy that no person or circumstance will take from
you. Includes in the set:
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Meditations for Advent by 17th Century French Bishop Jacques-Benigne Bossuet
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Meditations for Lent features fifty brief but remarkably powerful meditations by Bishop Bossuet
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Meditations Before Mass is a Catholic classic by Msgr. Romano
Everyday Meditations are Bl. John Henry Newman's most moving Christian meditations.
ISBN: 978-1-62282-205-8
816
pages
Was – $79.90
Now – $75
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