St. John of the Cross is Spain's national poet and one of the greatest mystics in history. This one year reading plan makes it easy to read through his collected works, which are among the greatest spiritual classics. This is hopefully the final revision!
Book Spotlight #3: Saintly Solutions to Life’s Common Problems
Do you have problems? Well, who doesn't, at least on occasion? There are different ways to deal with life’s vexations - ignore them, hide them, or try to manage them. Saintly Solutions to Life's Common Problems offers the guidance of 350 saints to help negotiate life's troubles.
Book Spotlight #2: A Memory for Wonders, A True Story
Mother Veronica (Lucette le Goulard) begins life in Brittany and moves to Morocco with her parents. The parents wish to block Lucette from any knowledge of God, but this doesn't prevent God's grace to go to work.
Book Spotlight #1: The Lion of Münster
For twelve years, Bishop Clemens August von Galen fearlessly confronted Nazi ideology.
9 Ant Virtues for the Monk
Through their diligence, constancy, and organizational skills, ants have long been a source of admiration among humans. Can monks, and indeed, all people learn valuable lessons from them?
The Crucifix as a Spiritual Book
The crucifix is a silent book that proclaims Jesus' ultimate statement with perfect eloquence.
13 Popes Speak on Scripture
Popes across the ages have repeated with St. Peter, Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life (John 6:68). Recognizing its value, holy popes have thus summoned the faithful to drink from the wellsprings of Scripture. They illumine the sacred pages from diverse perspectives: some to affirm its divine origin,... Continue Reading →
St. Seraphim of Sarov on Spiritual Reading
St. Seraphim of Sarov (1754-1833) is arguably the most popular of modern Orthodox Christian saints. The allure of his holiness drew pilgrims from all over Russia to his small hermitage. There, as from an inexhaustible spring, he poured out spiritual consolation on the multitudes in the form of physical and spiritual healings. While his healing... Continue Reading →