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Joseph is venerated as Saint Joseph in the Catholic Church, Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox
St Joseph
Go to Joseph, Our Unfailing Protector: Considerations on the Life and Virtues of 1924 St joseph, with Examples for each Day of the Month
Church, Anglicanism and Lutheranism.[3][4] In both Catholic and Protestant traditions, Joseph is regarded as the patron saint of workers and is associated with various feast days. Pope Pius IX declared him to be both the patron and the protector of the Catholic Church, in addition to his patronages of the sick and of a happy death, due to the belief that he died in the presence of Jesus and Mary. In popular piety, Joseph is regarded as a model for fathers and has also become patron of various dioceses and places. “According to the Gospels it seems likely that Joseph died in the latter part of the Hidden Life and certainly before the Public life and Passion of Jesus….., Again, when Christ’s fellow citizens attempted to refute Him by naming His living relatives they omitted to mention His Supposed father (Mt. 13:55). Perhaps our clearest indication lies in the action of Jesus on the cross in commending His mother to St. John’s care (Jn. 19:27)….If he had been living at the time of the Passion, there would have been no need for John to assume the right and the obligation that belonged to Mary’s husband. Indeed the action of Jesus in giving his mother to John would seem to show that Jesus Himself has assumed guardianship of Mary. This would further confirm the supposition that Joseph had died by then. An Image of St. Joseph’s death is found on the website https://www.catholicfb.com/st-joseph-die2/ “Keeping in mind this historical scenario, many traditions hold that Joseph died in the arms or presence of Jesus and Mary. It’s a beautiful image, one that has led the Church to proclaim Joseph the patron saint of a “happy death.” There are numerous accounts of this moment, but one that is particularly touching is from the writings of Venerable Mother Mary of Jesus of Agreda (aka the bi-locating nun). She wrote about the episode in “Mystical City of God,” and is recorded as a private revelation.
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Lepicier, Alexis M.
Not a land nor country is there where the name of the holy Patriarch is not known and invoked; not a Catholic heart but rejoices upon hearing his praises proclaimed.
SSJ Novitiate
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1936
The life of Saint Joseph, the life "hid with Christ in God", (Col. III, 3), in so many things a pattern of the life of the true religious, is a deep The Sisters and abundant source of meditation. In the present work there is manifest an SSJ of Saint intimate understanding of the unspectacular but none the less shining virtues Novitiate Joseph of of the beloved guardian of Jesus and Mary. Through the unfolding of the Jensen Carondelet virtues of Saint Joseph these meditations will enlighten and encourage many Beach Fl souls who desire in all things to "grow up in Him who is the head, even Christ." (Ephes. IV, 15).
BX2164.S56
The Man Nearest to Christ: Nature and Historic 1944 Development of the Devotion to St Joseph
High School A veritable thesaurus of interesting, little known facts about St Joseph library of garnered from authentic sources in scripture, patrology, history, and theology. St Joseph Academy
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Prince of the House of David: Meditations on Saint Joseph
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Filas, F. L.
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SSJ St Catherine Convent Miami, Fl
BS2458.W3
Joseph
1951
Ward, Derena
Month of St Joseph
1948
Eymard, Peter Julian
Unknown
BX2164.E85
1956
The third book of a trilogy (The Man Nearest Christ is 1st) offers in appendix a Filas, Francis survey of the history of devotion to St Joseph since the middle 1500s, the L. period of the Council of Trent. The book is intended to be an historically correct account of the great Saint.
St Joseph Junior College, Jensen Beach Fl
BT690.F49
Joseph Most Just: Theological Questions About Joseph
The author drew upon fantasy and speculation in order to supply material to round out the story; the reader is informed to keep that in mind.
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Reflecting on Saint Joseph: 1959 A Nine-Day Devotion
St Joseph and Daily Christian Living (2)
1959
Joseph: the Man Closest to Jesus: The Complete Life, 1962 Theology, and Devotional History of St Joseph (2)
Saint Joseph
Joseph the Silent
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More than 3 centuries ago Father Louis Lallemant designed a special form of devotion to Saint Joseph. He included elements of meditation, self discipline, and concentration on the great mysteries of the Faith associated with the Incarnation of the Word of God. Four times a day one makes an imaginary visit Sr Emily SSJ to St Joseph. On the first visit recall St Joseph's fidelity to grace, thanks God for Joseph Novitiate sharing that grace, we ask for help to imitate his fidelity, and mentions a special favor sought through his intercession. On the second visit to St Joseph's fidelity to the interior life; in the third to his devotion to Our Lady; and in the 4th, to his devotion to the Divine Child. SSJ St Filas, Francis Combines all that is known of Joseph's life with the theology of his relationship Catherine L. with Jesus Convent Miami, Fl
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BX2164.E53
BT690.F2
Compiles a wealth of interesting and little known facts about St Joseph. Can be called a "Little Summa" of St Joseph, as the only survey of the complete life, Filas, Francis SSJ theology, and devotional history. Composed of six units: Source material, L. Novitiate ancestry, relationship to other biblical figures, his trade, and his age when he married Our Lady.
BT690.F47
Devotion to Joseph can be traced to the earliest centuries of the Eastern SSJ Mercy Church and the 10th century in the Western Church. Recently a specialized Medical branch of theology has developed, a theology that some call Josephology. The Center author has taken great care to establish the dogmatic principles upon which Orlando Fl veneration of St Joseph rests.
BT690.L54
1962
Llamera, Boniface
1962
Gasnier, Michel
The Gospel message concerning St Joseph are particularly rich in hidden meaning. The more one seeks to penetrate the meaning the greater does its nobility and splendor emerge.
SSJ Novitiate
BS2458.G313
Title
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The Life of Saint Joseph
1996
Sr Maria lived from 1743-1766 in Montefiascone, Italy and was Abbess of the Maria Cecilia Benedictine Convent of St Peter there. Her writings were directly inspired by Baij God.
Joseph: The Man Who Raised Jesus
2013
Caster, Gary
St Peter
In Peter's Footsteps
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1985
St Paul
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St Paul: Apostle of Nations 1953
The Ethics of Paul
1957
St Paul: Apostle and Martyr
1961
Prayers from St Paul
1964
The Living Thought of St Paul Jesus is Lord: Paul's Life in Christ
Circa
1966 1967
Author
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Focuses on the virtues of St Joseph: his patience, faith, purity, and courage. Explores what the Bible tells is about Joseph including wisdom from Church history and the communion of saints.
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Sr Florence Bryan
BS2458.C28
Also known as Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, Cephas, or Peter the Apostle. One of the twelve apostles of Christ, and the first leader of the early Christian Church. Considered the first pope, and according to tradition was crucified under Emperor Nero. Pennington, Outlines exactly what it means to be a good disciple, using the experiences of SSJ M. Basil St Peter to illustrate true discipleship Novitiate Also known as Paul the Apostle or Saul of Tarsus. Both a Jew and Roman citizen who eventually converted to Christianity. He is the patron of missions, theologians, evangelists, and gentile Christians, and wrote the Pauline Epistles of the New Testament. An historical account of the journeys of Peter, Paul, and Saul starting with the Daniel-Rops Unknown Acts of the Apostles. Any study of Christian ethics is incomplete without knowledge of the apostle Paul. The man who probably did more than any other to shape the moral standards of Christianity. The author compares the teachings of Paul's times; Judaism, Stoicism, and Oriental mysteries, in order to determine to what extent Paul was influenced and his heritage and environment.
SSJ Novitiate
Giordani, We need the example of St Paul today because he preached tirelessly, the Igino Kingdom of God is for all: for all races, for all classes, for all nations. Hillsdale, No one has spoken more compellingly of the Christian life than St Paul. Paul is Paul shown talking to God rather than writing about God. Montague, An introduction to Pauline Theology through Intensive Study of Key texts George Blenkinsopp, Man's part was to accept salvation through Christ and the Cross and realize in Joseph his own life the mystery of death and resurrection
SSJ Novitiate SSJ Novitiate SSJ Novitiate SSJ Novitiate
Enslin, Morton Scott
BS2515.P455
BS2505.D3413
BS2655.E8 E56
BS2506.G% BS2650.4 H58 BS2650.5 M6 BS2651.B56
Title
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Boasting in the Lord: The Phenomenon of Prayer in Saint Paul
1973
Saint Paul
2009
St Mary Magdalene
Saint Mary Magdalene: Prophetess of Eucharistic Love St Ignatius of Antioch
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Stanley, David M.
For a man that wrote so much on spirituality he was remarkably silent about his own interior life. His prayer can be assembled (and is here) by gathering fragments scattered throughout his letters.
Library of Congress
SSJ Novitiate
BS2655.M9 S75
Pope Follows the course of the Apostle's life, including his missionary journeys and Benedict XVI his relationship with the other apostles of Jesus.
Unknown
BS2651.B46
Unknown
2016910797
The patron of contemplative life, converts, glove makers, hairdressers, penitent sinners, perfumeries, pharmacists, and women. It is a common misconception that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute or sexually immoral woman, but many modern scholars agree that she was rather a Jewish woman living amongst Gentiles, and followed their lifestyle. She was present for the crucifixion and was the first to witness Christ after his resurrection.
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Davidson, Sean
2017
117
Her amazing story of renewed life, restored love and relentless devotion to Christ as Savior is deeply inspiring, Peter and Paul appointed Ignatius as Bishop of Antioch. Seven of his extant letters describe the Christian faith 85 years after the death of Christ. A Martyr.
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Saint Perpetua, Felicitas, and Companions
203
Sts. Perpetua and Felicity were Christian martyrs who lived during the early persecution of the Church in Africa by the Emperor Severus. With details concerning the lives of many early martyrs unclear and often based on legend, we are fortunate to have the actual record of the courage of Perpetua and Felicity from the hand of Perpetua herself, her teacher Saturus, and others who knew them. This account, known as "The Passion of St. Perpetua, St. Felicitas, and their Companions," was so popular in the early centuries that it was read during liturgies. In the year 203, Vivia Perpetua, a well-educated noblewoman, made the decision to follow the path of her mother and become a Christian, although she knew it could mean her death during the persecutions ordered by the Emperor Severus. Her surviving brother (another brother had died when he was seven) followed her leadership and became a catechumen as well, meaning he would receive instruction from a Catechist in the Catholic Christian faith and be prepared for Baptism. Her pagan father was frantic with worry and tried to talk her out of her decision. At 22-years-old, the well-educated, highspirited woman had every reason to want to live -- including a baby son whom she was still nursing. We know she was married, but since her husband is never mentioned, many historians assume she was already a widow.
St Irenaeus
203
His writings laid the foundation for Christian theology and, by refuting the errors of the Gnostics, prevented pollution of the early Christian faith
Early Christian Fathers
1970
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Four North American scholars translate 10 selections from the works of the 2nd century. Represented are Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Richardson, Sr Mary Polycarp, Irenaeus, Athenagoras, and Justin Martyr. Each selection are Cyril C., Lou preceded by introductory material with indexes and Bible references. A return editor Hefferman to the past of the infant days in the Christian Church, a must read for those interested in Church history.
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St Cecilia
200300
St Christopher
300
St Lucy
304
St Agnes
Saint Agnes: Child Martyr
316
St Helena
330
St Antony of Egypt
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Also known as Saint Lucia or Lucia of Syracuse. A Christian martyr who died in the Dioletianic Persecution, and is celebrated in the West on 13 December. She is the patroness of the blind, epidemics, salesmen, and throat infections.
AndreDelastre, Louise
1962
Abstract/Notes Patroness of musicians, celebrated on 22 November. Her existence and martyrdom are considered historical fact, while the details of her life remain confused with myth. According to tradition, she was a Roman noblewoman who with other members of her family suffered martyrdom. Only became a popular figure in the Middle Ages, and is considered the patron of bachelors, transportation and travel, surfing, storms, gardeners and epilepsy. According to legend he carried the infant Christ across a river.
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St Blaise
St Nicholas of Myra
Author
Agnes of Rome (c. 291 – c. 304) is a virgin martyr, venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, the Anglican Communion, and Lutheranism. She is one of seven women who, along with the Blessed Virgin, are commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass. Reports all that is known of her life but also relates her to the critical times in SSJ which she lived. The story of how a little girl became an inspiration for popes, Novitiate bishops, poets, and artists. A physician and bishop of Sebastea, present day Sivas, Turkey. He was martyred by being beaten, attacked with iron combs, and eventually beheaded. He is the patron of builders, drapers, infants, throats and choking, stonecutters, carvers, and wool workers. Mother of Constantine the Great, who influenced her son greatly and was the patroness of many churches in the Christian West.
342
Also known as Nicholas the Wonderworker, and is the patron of sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, children, brewers, and pawnbrokers. As he was also the patron saint of children, and known for his legendary habit of secret gift-giving, he became the model for the modern Santa Claus.
356
Also called Anthony the Great, Anthony the Abbot, Anthony of the Desert, Anthony the Anchorite, and Anthony of Thebes. He was a highly important Desert Father, and is known as the father of monasticism. He is the patron of skin diseases, basket makers, brush makers, gravediggers, and the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.
BX4700.A23 A5
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St Antony of the Desert
Issue Date
Circa
373
Saint Athanasius: The Father of Orthodoxy
1919
Life of St. Antony, Saint Anthanasius Bishop of Alexandria (2)
1994
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The life of St Antony of the Desert, the first hermit and father of monasticism. Gives an account of his miracles, his wisdom, and his revelations. From his life Anthanasius we learn that there are swarms of devils everywhere, but they are powerless to harm us if we use the Holy Name of Jesus and the sacramentals of the Church to ward them off.
1995
St Athanasius
Author
St Monica
387
St Ambrose
397
St Martin of Tours
400
Library of Congress Tan Books and Publishers
Also called Anathasius the Great, the Confessor, or the Apostolic. Was the 20th Bishop of Alexandria, Egypt, and was exiled over 17 times during his 45-year episcopacy under four Roman emperors. He was a Church Father, defender of Trinitarianism against Arianism, and a noted fourth-century leader in Egypt. A counselor to his bishop at the Council of Nicea in 325, his tenure included strange and false accusations from Arian heretics, being exiled from his Forbes, F. A. Unknown diocese, harrowing escapes from his enemies , and writing the life of St Antony of the Desert, his good friend and the father of monasticism. This work was written in Greek in 357, and later translated into Latin, and was a favorite of St. Augustine of Hippo. Athanasius at the end of his book shows us Athanasius unknown Anthony as an old man, in good health, full of wisdom, clear vision and gentleness. It is a great portrait of the greatest of monks, written in his own words. The Mother of St. Augustine of Hippo Bishop of Milan and noted opponent of Arianism. He is the patron of bee keepers, bees, bishops, candle makers, domestic animals, geese, police officers, students, and wax refiners. He was greatly influential on St. Augustine of Hippo, and baptized him in Milan. St. Martin was a convert to Christianity after serving in the Roman army in Gaul. After becoming the third bishop of Tours, he worked to stamp out remnants of the pre-Christian religion of Gaul, and is the patron of horses, hotel-keepers, innkeepers, quartermasters, reformed alcoholics, soldiers, tailors, vintners, and wine makers.
Tan Books and Publishers
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The Western Fathers: Being the Lives of Martin of Tours, Ambrose, Augustine of Hippo, Honoratus of Arles, and Germanus of Auxerre
St John Chrysostom
Six Books on the Priesthood
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Severus, Sulpicius et al.
Contains translations of short biographies of five makers of Christendom, written by men that knew them. The period surveyed is the hundred years from A.D. 350 to A.D. 450.
SSJ Novitiate
BR1705.A2
St Chrysostom was above all a moralist versus a theologian. The Antioch and Constantinople of his priesthood and his episcopate had a profound influence on his life. He came to the sacred ministry after the accession of Theodisius had given theological peace to the Church. His great gift was the preaching of Unknown Christian morality. His life was one of several stages: Rich and with a great career, renunciation of his career, embracing the monastic life, renunciation of power and the desire to be amongst men, and finally the writing s of this book.
BV4009.C53
Archbishop of Constantinople, was an important Early Church Father. He is known for his preaching and public speaking, his denunciation of abuse of authority[6] by both ecclesiastical and political leaders, the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom , and his ascetic sensibilities. The epithet Χρυσόστομος (Chrysostomos , anglicized as Chrysostom) means "golden-mouthed" in Greek and denotes his celebrated eloquence.[2][7] Chrysostom was among the most prolific authors in the early Christian Church, exceeded only by Augustine of Hippo in the quantity of his surviving writings.
407
1977
Nevelle, Graham
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St Jerome
420
St Augustine of Hippo
430
The Fathers of the Church: 1947 Faith, Hope, and Charity II
The City of God by St Augustine (2)
1950
The Restless Flame: A Novel of St Augustine
1951
The Fathers of the Church, Three Volumes: Patience, 1952 The Christian Life, and The Work of Religious The Fathers of the Church: St Augustine, Letters 1953 Volume III (131-164)
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St Joseph Junior College, Jensen Beach Fl
BR65.B33 E6
Known for translation of the Bible. The patron of librarians, archivists and archeologists, he is celebrated on 30 September and is considered second only to St. Augustine of Hippo as one of the most prolific and influential writers of Early Christianity. A Roman African philosopher and theologian who converted to Christianity largely due to the influence of his mother, St. Monica, and of St. Ambrose. He is considered a Doctor of the Church, and has been hugely influential on the development of Christian theology. Peoples, Bernard M. Translator
Chapters 15-33. Chapters include The Creed, Discerning Satan's wiles, Forgiveness of Sins, Crimes not redeemed by alms unless life is changed, Sins which are humanly judged not to be sins, etc.
The City of God is a monumental theology of history. It is a theology of history St Joseph built on revelation, developed above all from the inspired pages of St. Paul's Marcus Junior Epistles and St. John's Apocalypse. St Augustine began to write this book three Dods, College, years after Rome first collapsed and opened its gates to a barbarian invader. translator Jensen The fall of the city some had thought would stand forever demoralized what Beach Fl was left of the civilized world. Circa 410. Tells the story of St Augustine's transformation from a vain, sensual youth to de Wohl, the brilliant, devout writer and theologian, the man who conquered himself as SSJ Louis Novitiate completely as he did the adversaries of the Church. His literary and philosophical works dominated Western thought for a thousand years. St Joseph De patienta was preached as a sermon assigned to the year 417.The De Vita Junior Christiana appears in the appendix of the works of St. Augustine, later assigned St Augustine College, as the work of Fastidius circa 429. De opere monachorum written about 400 to Jensen settle a problem concerned with monastic discipline. Beach Fl These letters cover the short period from 412 to 414. This was a time of SSJ 500 Parsons, immense activity for Augustine as he strained every fiber in defense of the Ridgewood Sister Church. His preoccupation was with the newly rising Pelagian heresy. These Ave Wilfred letters address the subjects of grace and free will. Orlando Fl
BR65.A64 E5
PT2607.D4
BR65.B33 E6
BR65.A83
Title
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A Guide to the City of God 1958
An Augustine Synthesis
The Confessions of St. Augustine (5)
1958
1960
St Augustine of Hippo
1961
Saint Augustine on Prayer
1963
Friends and Friendship for 1964 St Augustine
Saint Augustine: On Free Choice of the Will
1964
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Versfeld, Marthinus
Practical advice on how to get the best out of "The City of God".
St Joseph College Jensen Beach Fl
BR65.A65 V43
Przywara, Erich
Offers almost 500 passages arranged to achieve a genuine integration of the ideas credited with having shifted, practically single-handedly, the intellectual center of gravity from East to West. He stood on the confines of the ancient and medieval worlds.
Unknown
BR65.A52
Author
"Because God has made us for Himself, our hearts are restless until they rest in Him." Not only a psychological study and unique work for understanding the Ryan, John SSJ spiritual and ascetical life, but is a storehouse of thought for the philosopher K. Translator Novitiate and the theologian. Was converted reportedly due to John 13;14, "Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in its lusts."
BR65.A6 E5
A penetrating study of St Augustine's life, thought, and impact on Western SSJ Pope, Hugh BR1720.A9 civilization. A biography universally cited as essential for any complete Novitiate understanding of Augustine's life. Assembles over 500 texts relevant to prayer from the writings of St Augustine, SSJ St Hand, BV209.H3 presents them from a context of Augustinian doctrine on happiness, eternal Cloud Thomas A. life, grace, love of God, and man. Hospital Sr Marie Brings us through Augustine's life and his friendships. Gives insight into the SSJ BR1720.A9 M314 Aquinas saint's idea of friendship itself. Novitiate McNamara Translated by Anna S. Benjamin
This treatise was begun by Augustine at Rome 387-88, two years after his conversion to Catholic Christianity and 1 year after his baptism by St Ambrose at Milan. Completed in 395. The book is a product of discussions with friends carried on at Rome after the death of St Monica, Augustine's mother.
SSJ Novitiate
BR65.A83
Title
Saint Augustine: The City of God Against Pagans
Issue Date
1965
Our Hearts are Restless: 1976 The Prayer of St Augustine If Augustine Were Alive, Augustine's Religious Ideal 1988 for Today
The Life of St Augustine
1988
The Religious Life According to St Augustine
1990
Saint Monica and her Son Augustine
1994
Augustine: Major Writings 1995
Circa
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Sanford, Eva St Joseph Matthews Written in both Latin and English. Volume V, Book XVI-XVIII, Chapters I-XXXV. In Junior and Green, the opening chapter Book XVIII he gives a survey of his plan for "The City of College, William God." In these three books we have a sketch of world history from the deluge Jensen McAllen of the time of Christ, as viewed by a Christian apologist. Beach Fl translators
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BR65.A64 E5
" Our hearts are restless till they rest in you." This is at the beginning of SSJ Sheed, F. J. BR1720.A9 S53 Augustine's Confessions. With it any study of prayer should begin. This Novitiate delightful pamphlet has beautiful illustrations that compliment the prayers. Over 16 centuries have passed since his birth in 354 A.D. and his conversion Tack, SSJ BR65.A9 in386. He is better known today than then and his work was repeatedly cited at Theodore Novitiate 2nd Vatican Council. Siena, Krakow, Goa, Acolman, and Mombasa, these and many other places in Europe, Asia, America, and Africa are linked by the thread of Augustinian Possidius tradition. A tradition whose roots reach back to St Augustine and North Africa Unknown BR1720.A9 P613 in the 4th and 5th centuries. Whose historical record began in Italy in 1256 when the Order of St Augustine came into being. Sage, Athanase
"Question yourself on your progress in charity and you will know the extent of your progress"
SSJ Novitiate
Every women who has ever worried and prayed over her loved ones can learn from Monica that constant, fervent prayer will be answered- perhaps not as quickly as one would like, but in God's own time and way. The names of Cristiani, Monica and Augustine are inspirable. Augustine declared that Monica endured Unknown Leon as much pain bringing him into the Christian faith as she had in bringing him into the world. Without her, we would not have had one of the most influential Christian writers of all time. Here the reader meets Augustine the convert, the philosopher and psychologist, the preacher and Scripture scholar, the historian and theologian. Groeschel, Benedict Groeschel distills Augustine's many writings and presents the essence Unknown Benedict J. of the ideals within. Further he places the man and his writings in historical perspective.
BX2904.Z5
BR170.C7513
BR65.A9 G77 1995
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St Paulinus of Nola
The Poems of St Paulinus of Nola
431
1975
St Patrick
May the Wind be at Your Back: The Prayer of St. Patrick Patrick: The Pilgrim Apostle of Ireland: including St Patrick's Confessio and Epistola
Circa
Author
Lineage
Library of Congress
SSJ Novitiate
BR65.W24
SSJ Novitiate
BV4832.2 G7
Known to all as the patron saint of Ireland, he is nevertheless a figure shrouded in myth, and in the mysteries of time, to most readers around the world. De Unknown Paor surveys and interprets Patrick's own legacy, and finds a saint for our times
BR1720.P26 D469
Abstract/Notes
Also known as Pauline of Nola. A Roman poet, writer, and senator but eventually left office to be baptized as a Christian with his wife Therasia. He later become bishop of Nola after Therasia's death, and is credited with the introduction of bells into Christian worship. In Nola, he is celebrated for an entire week in the Festival of the Lilies. His poetry was written with a unifying purpose to encourage Christians to Walsh, P. G. persevere in a life of Christian commitment and to demonstrate to others the Translator nature of that commitment.
St Patrick was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, along with saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church, the Lutheran Churches, Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church and in the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-the-apostles and Enlightener of Ireland . He was active as a missionary in Ireland during the second half of the 5th century. Early medieval tradition credits him with being the first bishop of Armagh and Primate of Ireland, and they regard him as the founder of Christianity in Ireland, converting a society practicing a form of Celtic polytheism. He has been generally so regarded ever since, despite evidence of some earlier Christian presence in Ireland.
461
1975
Greeley, Andrew
1998
de Paor, Maire B.
Meditations on the life and teachings of St. Patrick
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Author
As you read these 120 selections from Patrick, Brigid of Kildaire, Columba, and selected by other Irish saints, you will discover their humble hears, their love of nature and June Skinner their notion of making the commonplace special and the special commonplace. Sawyers Their deep and abiding faith rings through the centuries and is, perhaps, the early Celts' greatest legacy.
Quiet Moments with Patrick and the Celtic 1999 Saints: 120 Daily Readings
St Leo the Great
461
St Benedict
550
1954
Maynard, Theodore
Union with Christ
1966
Ryelandt, Dom I.
1975
Lineage
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"With this ordination God grants you the power to baptize BR748. Q54 1999 new members into our community "
Also called Pope Leo I, he reigned as Bishop of Rome from 440 to 461. His papacy is considered to be one of the most important in Church history, and he is also a Doctor fo the Church. In one famous incident, he met Attila the Hun, and is known for his Tome of Leo. St. Benedict of Nursa founded twelve monastic communities in Italy, and is the father of the Benedictine Order because of his Rule of St. Benedict, which set rules for monastic life. Because of this, he is the patron saint of monks, as well as agricultural workers, cavers, civil engineers, coppersmiths, farmers, and inflammatory diseases.
Saint Benedict and His Monks
The Rule of Benedict
Abstract/Notes
St Joseph Additional to biographical facts the book presents some account of his Rule and Junior its significance, Benedictine history, and discusses the influence of the College, Benedictine spirit upon Catholic life today. Jensen Beach Fl A practical guide to the spiritual life with special emphasis on the liturgy and SSJ the teachings of St Benedict Novitiate
Meisel, One of the original mendicant orders and perhaps the most influential and Anthony and valuable of all monastic rules. Communal life provides each member with the del Mastro, support of a family in which monks are brothers, sons with Christ of God, and M. L. of the abbot whose name means father. Translators
Sr Elaine
BX4700.B3 M35
BX3003.R9313
BX3004.A2 B45
Title
Issue Date
St Columba
Circa
St Gregory the Great
Library of Congress
Thibaut, Raymond
Collected from Dom Marmion's major works: Christ in His Mysteries; Christ, the Life of the Soul; and Christ, the Ideal of the Monk; as well as from his letters of spiritual direction, these extracts contemplate Christ in His person and His work of redemption. Proceeding then to our share in that work as Christians explaining the conditions for productiveness through union with Christ.
R. E. Philbin
BV4905.M272
1962
MacManus, Francis
Columba was the most ascetical of monks, a founder of monasteries, and a missionary in a corrupt civilization. He lived in Gaul and came from Ireland.
St Mary's Convent
BX4700.C75
604
St Augustine of Canterbury
605
St Bede
735
St Bonifice
754
Abstract/Notes An Irish abbot credited with the spread of Christianity into Scotland and the start of the Hiberno-Scottish mission. He founded the famous abbey at Iona, and was influential in the conversion of the Picts to Christianity. In addition to being the patron of Ireland and Scotland, he is also patron of floods, bookbinders, and poets.
597
Suffering With Christ: An Anthology of the Writings 1952 of Dom Columba Marmion
Saint Columba
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Also known as Pope Gregory I, he reigned from 590 to 604AD. He is most wellknown for the Gregorian Mission, an attempt to convert the Anglo-Saxon peoples of pre-Christian England. He is a Doctor of the Church and considered one of the Latin Fathers, and was canonized immediately after his death. A Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in 597, he is considered the founder of the English church. He was chosen by St. Gregory the Great to lead the mission attempts in England, and quickly converted the Anglo-Saxon king of Kent, who allowed Augustine and his missionaries to move about freely in his territory. Known as Saint Bede, Venerable Bede, or Bede the Venerable. He was an English Benedictine monk from the monastery of St. Peter in the Kingdom of Nurthumbria, and eventually became one of the greatest writers of the Early Middle Ages. He is considered by modern historians to be the single most important scholar from the period between the death of Pope Gregory I and the coronation of Charlemagne in 800. He is the patron of English writers and historians. Because of his efforts in the conversion of the Germanic parts of the Frankish Empire, St. Boniface has been termed "the Apostle of the Germans." He was martyred along with numerous others and his remains were returned to Fulda, which became a pilgrimage site.
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St Symeon
Hymns of Divine Love
St Anselm of Canterbury
St Bernard of Clairvaux
Circa
1022
2010
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To Sister Translation and Introduction by George A. Maloney. He was viewed as a bit of a St Symeon, Eileen heretic for too much enthusiasm about sharing his personal experiences of the the new from Holy Spirit. He was exiled for a time but eventually fully reinstated. These are theologian George A. his hymns of praise from one of the great mystics of all Church history. Maloney
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Abstract/Notes Also called Symeon the New Theologian. He was a Byzantine monk who became abbot of the Monastery of St. Mammas. He spoke widely on his own mystical experiences and the importance of the grace of God. He was inspired by the Desert Fathers, and adopted an ascetic lifestyle.
1109
Also called Anselm of Aosta and Anselm of Bec, he was an Italian Benedictine monk and philosopher/ theologian, and Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 and 1109. He is credited with founding the Scholastic way of thought and was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1720 by Pope Clement XI. He was a prominent figure in the English Investiture Controversy and fought for the primacy of Canterbury over the other bishops of York and Wales.
1153
Bernard was a French abbot and a major leader in the reform of Benedictine monasticism that caused the formation of the Cistercian order. He was sent to found a new abbey at an isolated clearing in a glen known as the Val d'Absinthe, about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) southeast of Bar-sur-Aube. According to tradition, Bernard founded the monastery on 25 June 1115, naming it Claire VallĂŠe, which evolved into Clairvaux. There Bernard would preach an immediate faith, in which the intercessor was the Virgin Mary."[1] In the year 1128, Bernard attended the Council of Troyes, at which he traced the outlines of the Rule of the Knights Templar,[a] which soon became the ideal of Christian nobility.
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Saint Bernard od Clairvaux: 1957 An Essay in Biography
The Steps of Humility
The Works of Bernard of Clairvaux: Treatise I
The Works of Bernard of Clairvaux: Treatise II
James, Bruno S.
Burch, George Bosworth
1963
St Hildegard of Bingen
Abstract/Notes
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1970
The Steps of Humility and On Loving God are two of St Bernard's best known Cistercian Sr Florence treatises. His metaphors reveal his familiarity with the Bible and with the Father Series writings of the Church Fathers. Rather than quote, Bernard alluded to favorite Bryan passages. Cistercian Father series: Number four. The genius of St Bernard expresses itself Walsh, in his 86 sermons on the Song of Songs. "what a great thing is love. Provided Kilian; Sr Eileen always that it returns to its origin; flowing back again into its source it acquires translator fresh strength to pour itself forth once again".
1973
Library of Congress
His extraordinary passion and fascinating personality enabled him to found St Joseph monasteries in the farthest corners of Western civilization, counsel and rebuke Junior kings and popes, heal a schism in the papacy, make peace between armies, College, BX4700.B652 J3 grasp the discordant elements in Europe and remain above all a great monk Jensen and mystic. Beach Fl SSJ Benedict's great medieval successor, St Bernard of Clairvaux, realized that a Formation guide was needed by those who dared attempt the ascent. Out of this Library St BV4647.H8 B45 consideration came this book, a guideline defining and describing the goal to Augustine which the steps of humility must ultimately lead. Fl
The first English translation of these writings. In these works we find the Cistercian "Theologian of the Cistercian Life". Translates "Apologia", "On Precept and SSJ Father Series Dispensation" which exposes new attitudes and viewpoints of monastic life. Novitiate Finally in the "Prologue", Bernard is with us in our struggle to renew the liturgy.
The Works of Bernard of Clairvaux: Volume Two; On 1977 the Song of Songs I
St Thomas Becket
Author
1170
Also called St. Thomas of Canterbury or Thomas of London. He was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He argued with King Henry II of England over the privileges of the Church in England, which led to his murder by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral, where he was buried.
1179
Hildegard of Bingen OSB (German: Hildegard von Bingen ; Latin: Hildegardis Bingensis ; 1098 – 17 September 1179), also known as Saint Hildegard and Sibyl of the Rhine, was a German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, philosopher, Christian mystic, visionary, and polymath.[1][2] She is considered to be the founder of scientific natural history in Germany.
BV5030.B47
BV5030.B472
BS1485.B4
Title Illuminations of Hildegard of Bingen
Issue Date
Circa
Text by Hildegard of Bingen
1985
The Journal of Hildegard of 1993 Bingen
Lachman, Barbara
The Rule of Saint Albert
Salvadori, Sara
2019
St Albert
1206 1973
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
Edwards, Bede
Library of Congress
Hildegard was an artist, scholar and revolutionary. In this work we read her Unknown BX4700.H5 F69 words along with magnificent images to complement the Gospel and God's message. Demonstrates a deep understanding of the monastic life that Hildegard lived in. Conveys her shrewd observations of the world. Specifically covers a year in Unknown PS3562.A244 J68 the life of the Saint, Benedictine abbess, mystic, composer, healer, and advocate of women's full participation in the life of the spirit.
An invitation to experience the light of God's wisdom through the visions of Hildegard of Bingen. This twelfth-century abbess, whose extraordinary talents edited by and accomplishments have captured the imagination of contemporary seekers, Unknown John Kirvan was first and foremost a visionary and a mystic. Let the power of her insights lead you out of the darkness and into the light of divine love.
Let There Be Light: Based on the Visionary 1997 Spirituality of Hildegard of Bingen
Hildegard von Bingen: A Journey into the Images
Author
Reveals the "Ways" of St Hildegard, which are her magnificent visions sometimes seen in her dreams that bring us closer to God, the Blessed Mother and to St Hildegard herself. Presents 35 images reproduced in their original size accompanied by their symbolic meaning and summary of the vision in Sr Florence question. Following instructions in her visions she built two convents on the Bryan ruins left by the monks that preceded her. They were built on both sides of the Rhine, like 2 columns on either side of a door of Light. Her song, a prayer given to her in her visions that gather the language and music of the angels, offers the possibility of experiencing the Harmony of Heaven while on Earth. St Albert, the patriarch of Jerusalem, resident at Acre within the borders of Mount Carmel, provided the hermits on Mt Carmel a formula vitae, or rule of life The rule of St Albert given between 1206 and 1214 is the oldest source of the Carmelite order
SSJ Novitiate
BV4811. K47 1997
2019 433687
BX3204.C55
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St Dominic
Life of Saint Dominic (11701947 1221)
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Author
Abstract/Notes
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St Joseph Junior College, Jensen Beach Fl
BX4700.D64 J3
The Founder of the "Order of Preachers" better known as the Dominicans. Dominic was educated in the schools of Palencia (they became a university soon afterwards) where he devoted six years to the arts and four to theology. In 1191, when Spain was desolated by famine,[9] young Dominic gave away his money and sold his clothes, furniture and even precious manuscripts to feed the hungry. Dominic reportedly told his astonished fellow students, "Would you have me study off these dead skins, when men are dying of hunger?"[10] In 1194, around age twenty-five, Dominic joined the Canons Regular in the canonry in the Cathedral of Osma, following the rule of Saint Augustine.
1221
Jarrett, Bede
In an age of great adventure, when the nations about him were still young enough to be busy creating their languages and yet old enough to begin reforming their political institutions, St Dominic founded his Order.
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Issue Date
St Francis of Assisi
Circa
1226
Blessed Are the Meek: A Novel About St Francis of Assisi
1944
The Little Flowers of St Francis of Assisi
1946
Author
Abstract/Notes
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Library of Congress
Pope Gregory IX canonized Francis on 16 July 1228. Along with Saint Catherine of Siena, he was designated Patron saint of Italy. He later became associated with patronage of animals and the natural environment, and it became customary for Catholic and Anglican churches to hold ceremonies blessing animals on his feast day of 4 October. He is often remembered as the patron saint of animals. In 1219, he went to Egypt in an attempt to convert the Sultan to put an end to the conflict of the Crusades.[6] By this point, the Franciscan Order had grown to such an extent that its primitive organizational structure was no longer sufficient. He returned to Italy to organize the Order. Once his community was authorized by the Pope, he withdrew increasingly from external affairs. Francis is also known for his love of the Eucharist.[7] In 1223, Francis arranged for the first Christmas live nativity scene.[8][9][2] According to Christian tradition, in 1224 he received the stigmata during the apparition of Seraphic angels in a religious ecstasy,[10] which would make him the second person in Christian tradition after St. Paul (Galatians 6:17) to bear the wounds of Christ's Passion.[11] He died during the evening hours of 3 October 1226, while listening to a reading he had requested of Psalm 142 Between the years 1195 to 1205 everything seemed to indicate that the times From the to come would be marked by disaster, conflagrations, and horror. These and Library of the transition from King Henry IV, the terrible Hohenstaufen, the enemy of Kossak, Zofia Mrs Italy and the Holy See who had heavily oppressed all of Central Europe. With Edward T that limited context it set the stage for the greatness of St Francis. Pope Kelley Innocent III was under immense pressure. Dexter B. Marsh Long, For no matter what walk of life, or what creed you may be, you are bound to Andover Valentine experience the thrill of discovery, in reading his life, that there could be a man Newton preface like Francis of Assisi! Theological School, Massachus
PZ3.K847 B1
BT5030.F72
Title
Issue Date
The Little Flowers of St Francis: The Life of Saint Francis of Assisi
The Words of St Francis, an 1952 Anthology The Perfect Joy of St. Francis: A Biographical Novel
Saint Francis of Assisi
1955
1957
I Know Christ: The Personality and Spirituality 1957 of St. Francis of Assisi
The Little Flowers of St Francis
1958
Circa
Author
Abstract/Notes
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Library of Congress
Translator, Cardinal Manning
A collection of stories first set down in the 14th century a little more than 100 years after his death. It was probably an adaptation written by a Franciscan monk, Ugolino de Montegiorgio. This book recounts miraculous happenings and provides examples of extraordinary piety.
Unknown
BX4700.F6
We find a man truly one with God. He left worldly ambitions so far behind that Francis T Meyer, at the end of his life it was hard to tell when mortal sight ends and eternal Williams, BV5030.F72 M47 James vision begins. In the end, death found Francis blind to the world and marked CSV with the bodily likeness of his Savior. His burning love of God and fellow man led him to renounce a life of ease and Timmerman luxury for one of perfect simplicity and superb holiness. Provides a message of SSJ BX4700.F7 T5 s, Felix Novitiate hope and inspiration that is more timely and appropriate today than ever before. One of the most influential men in all of humanity. This work is considered the Chesterton, best appreciation of Francis' life. It has been said that Chesterton converted to Unknown G. K. Catholicism in 1922 because "only the Roman Church could have produced a Saint Francis of Assisi"
BX4700.F6 C55
Gration de Paris
His personal life has become the traditional spirituality of his Order; it quickly became a part of the common heritage of the Church, thereby enriching and rejuvenating all Catholic piety. Offers exacting insight which has always aroused the curiosity of historians and psychologists as well as of souls simply desirous of being edified by the life of a saint.
SSJ Novitiate Jensen Beach Fl
BV5030.F6 G7
Brown, Raphael
A new version with 20 additional chapters, of the Christian classic of the ages.
SSJ Novitiate
BV5030.B76
Title
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Abstract/Notes
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He lived nine centuries ago and died in early middle age, and not enough people are aware of him. He significantly influenced European art, music, drama, and politics. Yet, it is as a Christian that he matters to us, as a humble poor man who set himself to tread as closely as he could in the footsteps of Christ.
SSJ St Mary's Convent Miami Fl
BX4700.F6 G6
There is a large plain in the center of Italy in the province of Umbria that SSJ breathes the peace of one man, a perfectly free and unfettered spirit who was Novitiate born in the small town of Assisi in the year 1182.
BX4700.F6 B53
My God and My All: The Life of St Francis of Assisi
1959
Goudge, Elizabeth
Francis: The Journey and the Dream (2)
1972
Bodo, Murray
The Life of St Francis of Assisi: The Herald of the Great King
1975
de Robeck, Nesta
The Saints life told with the aid of photographs of the countryside and all the extant buildings in and around Assisi.
Unknown
Casa Editrice Francescana
In The Steps of St. Francis
1975
Raymond, Ernest
He denied all the logic of this world, and all the common sense of practical men; yet we know he was right. From pope to peasant they elevated the absurd, illogical dreamer for worship and not the practical man.
SSJ Novitiate
BX4700.F6 R3
Gentle Revolutionary: The 1977 Life of St Francis of Assisi
Francis: the Poor Man of Assisi
1982
This is from Encounter Books, a gold mine of enjoyable reading and wholesome SSJ inspiration, written in an engaging, smooth flowing style. The chapters and the Formation Daughters of book are very short but hit some of the highlights of St Francis' life. The first Library St BX4700.F69 D37 St Paul chapter describes how the night Francis was born that a messenger came to his Augustine mother's home and instructed the family to move to the stable.... Fl
de Paola, Tomie
Written and illustrated account of lives of Saints Francis and Clare, Gives a glimpse into essential Franciscan Spirit: simplicity, joy, the love of nature, and the love of Lady Poverty
Sr Ruth Hall
BX4700.F69 D46
Title
Issue Date
I, Francis (2)
1982
The Writings of Saint Francis of Assisi
The Little Flowers of St Francis: the Acts of St Francis and His Companions
1983
Circa
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Library of Congress
Carretto, Carlo
Francis, in all Churches, is the incarnation, the ideal figure, of human being who Sr sets out on the adventure of sainthood and expresses in a way that is truly Margaret universal. M. Lyons
BX4700.F6 C327513
Brady, Ignatius, translator
When asked by Brother Masseo, "Why does all the world seem to be running after you and wanting to see you and hear you and obey you? You're not a very SSJ handsome man, you don’t have great learning or wisdom! You're not of noble Formation blood! So why is all the world coming to you?" Francis answers, "You want to Library St know why after me? why? Because God did not find a greater sinner than me Augustine or one more simple and foolish, and so He chose me because He has chosen Fl the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise,...."
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Abstract/Notes
1985
Contains 23 additional "acts" to the "Little Flowers of Saint Francis". This Blaiklock, E. SSJ Villa medieval manuscript is one of the most cherished texts of Western spirituality M. & Keys, Flora/Brow and introduces the modern reader to the sayings and deeds of a remarkable A. C. n Hall man and his companions.
BX4700.F6
God's Fool: The Life and Times of Francis of Assisi
1985
Brother Francis "gave to all Christians more fully than any other saint in the SSJ Green, Julien Middle Ages the vision of life lived wholly in the power and spirit of the cross of Novitiate Christ."
BX4700.F6 G6913
Through the Year with Francis of Assisi: Daily Meditations from his Words and Life
1993
A Retreat with Francis and Claire of Assisi: Following 1996 our Pilgrim Hearts
Bobo, Murray
Bodo, Murray and Saint Sing, Susan
SSJ Villa Contains 365 selections; one for each day of the year; drawn from the sayings Flora/Brow BX2179.F64 E5 and writings of Francis as well as stories about him. n Hall
They were contemporaries who were determined to follow the Christ who spoke to them from the cross of San Damiano to rebuild the Church by living the gospel of Jesus.
Rev Robert L Magee St Martin De Porres
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Author
Francis of Assisi: A Revolutionary Life
2001
House, Adrian
Francis: A Saint's Way
2001
Cowan, James
The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St Francis
2003
Sabatier, Paul
Light in the Dark Ages: The Friendship of Francis and 2007 Clare of Assisi
Sweeney, Jon M
St Antony of Padua
Saint Anthony and His Times
St Elizabeth of Hungary
1231
Purcell, Mary
1960
1231
Abstract/Notes His life (1182-1226) was rich in its succession of dramas. After his early life as a playboy, merchant, and soldier he fought in the battle of Collestrada, abandoned everything he owned and devoted his life to the poorest and the sick. The all-embracing relationship with Clare enriched each as man and woman. Takes us on a journey to Umbria in northern Italy, where the landscape that inspired Francis still exists today. You will discover the chapels and caves, the monasteries and grottos, where Francis forged his unique spiritual path.
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SSJ Formation Library St BX4700.F6 H595 Augustine Fl SSJ Villa Flora/Brow BX4700.F6 C69 n Hall SSJ Discover how the privileged son of a wealthy Italian merchant became the Formation most loved figure in Christian history since Jesus. He conversed with both pope Library St BX4700.F6 S19 and sultan. He transformed a taste for fine things and troubadour poetry into Augustine greater loves for poverty and joyful devotion to God. Fl Reveals the many ways that Francis and Clare inspired change and brought lightness into darkness, as well as the timeless temptations to come with being Unknown BX4700.F6 S93 human: greed, competition, ego, and selfishness Also called Anthony of Lisbon, a Portuguese priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. He was almost immediately canonized after his death, and is the patron saint of lost things and people, as well as harvests, horses, mail, mariners, the poor and oppressed, pregnant women, travelers and hosts, and runts of animal litters. SSJ BX4700.A6 P8 Novitiate St. Elizabeth was a princess of the Kingdom of Hungary who lived from 1207 to 1231. She was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis, and is recognized as its patroness in addition to hospitals, nurses, bakers, brides, dying children, exiles, homeless people, lace-makers and widows. She was married at the age of 14, and widowed at 20, when she regained her dowry and used the money to build a hospital for the sick.
Title
St Elizabeth of Hungary; A Story of 24 Years
Issue Date
1270
Library of Congress
The world in this era and the European lands lying between the Alps and the Carpathians, watered by the Danube was dominated by one invasion after another. Huns, Avars, Slav, Germanic, and Celtic tribes. In 24 years Elizabeth FIT Somet passed through all the majors phases of a woman's experience. She was Library princess and the pauper; brought up in a palace only to choose the poorest of dwellings tending to lepers.
BX4700.E4
She was the first flower in Francis' garden. Left home at age 18 after hearing Francis preach. She then lived in a convent as part of the 2nd Order of St SSJ Francis, became abbess and the order of the nuns was called the Poor Clares as Novitiate they devoted their lives to God and lived a reverent life. By her prayers frees the convent and the city of Assisi from the Saracens of Frederick II
BX4700.C6 B6
Fra Written by Thomas of Celano, also biographer of St. Francis of Assisi, this small Unknown Tommaso da book tells the story of the life of St. Clare of Assisi, close personal friend of Celano Francis.
n/a- printed in Assisi, Italy
Bodo, Murray
1979
Lineage
Abstract/Notes
Born Chiara Offreduccio, her name is also spelled Clara, Clair, Claire, or Sinclair. Tradition says she was the oldest daughter of a wealthy family in Assisi. Even as a child, she was devoted to prayer and known for her piety, but only totally devoted herself after meeting Francis of Assisi, who inspired her to live the life of a nun. She and her followers lived with a Benedictine congregation until they were able to move into San Damiano, where they became known as the Poor Ladies.
1253
The Life of St. Clare Virgin
St Louis de Montfort
Author
de Robeck, Nesta
1953
St Clare
Clare, A Light in the Garden (2)
Circa
Considered the founder of Mariology because of his devotion to and extensive writings regarding the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Rosary. He was ordained a priest in 1700 and joined the Third Order of the Dominicans. He was granted the title of Apostolic Missionary by Pope Clement XI.
Title
Issue Date
Circa
Faber, Frederick William, translator
True Devotion to Mary: with Preparation for Total 1941 Consecration The Love of Eternal Wisdom: St Louis De Montfort
The Secret of the Rosary
Somers, A. Translator
1960
Preparation for Total Consecration According to 2011 Saint Louis Marie de Montfort
Works of Bonaventure: Intinerarium Mentis in Deum
The Works of Bonaventure: Cardinal, 1960 Seraphic Doctor, and Saint Volume I
Lineage
Considered by many to be the greatest book on Marian spirituality ever written. This book sums up the entire Christian life, showing a way of holiness Unknown that is short, easy, secure, and perfect, a way of life chosen by the Lord himself Saint Louis-Marie de Montfort gives us a valuable abridgement of his spirituality which can be summed up as "Christ living in us." Montfort's aim is to develop embryonic Christians to the point where Christ has come to the fullness of His age in us.
Unknown
Library of Congress BT645.G213
N/A
NA
BX2160.A2 L89
Theologian and minister general of the Franciscan Order. Known throughout Christendom as the Doctor Devotus, the Devout Teacher.
1274
1956
Abstract/Notes
SSJ Formation St Louis de Contains everything that can be said about the Rosary, its content and form, its Library St Montfort real worth, about the instruction necessary for its appreciation and use. Augustine Fl St Louis tells us that those who desire to take of this special devotion (Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary), Should spend at least 12 days in Montfort emptying themselves of the spirit of the world, which is opposed to the spirit of Unknown Publications Jesus. They should spend 3 weeks imbuing themselves with the spirit of Jesus through the most Blessed Virgin.
1965
St Bonaventure
Author
Boehner, Philotheus translator de Vinck, Jose
One of the few writings so deeply impregnated with the spirit of St Francis. In this work we discover a new Bonaventure, the true Franciscan having learned his whole outlook, his ideal. The "Mystical Opuscula" of the saint. Became one of the Church's supreme expositors of the theology of love. As a writer, Bonaventure is completely as ease, his deeply logical mind takes full advantage of subtle inflections allowed by his language. As a philosopher, he follows Augustinian tradition, based on Plato's notion of innate ideas.
SSJ Novitiate
BV5080.B64
SSJ Novitiate
BV5080.B66
Title
Issue Date
Circa
Bonaventure: The Soul's Journey into God; The Tree 1978 of Life; The Life of St Francis
St Thomas Aquinas
Introduction to St Thomas Aquinas
Of God and his Creatures
My Way of Life: The Summa Simplified for Everyone
Author
Cousins, Ewert, translator
Lineage
Journey into God is a deeply theological and mystical study of man's quest for the Triune God. The Tree of Life is a quest for wisdom, the wisdom to be found SSJ in Christ. The Life of St. Francis portrays the inner life of the Seraph of Assis, his Novitiate journey to God in the strength of the fruit plucked from the tree of life.
Library of Congress
BV5080.B68
St Thomas was a man of genius living at a time when Western Intellectualism and education reached a peak in the first flowering of the great universities.
1274
1948
Abstract/Notes
Selections drawn entirely from "Basic Writings of St Thomas Aquinas", Pegis, Anton published in 1945. The aim has been to achieve, not at all a total picture of the SSJ C. Saint, but reasonably continuous doctrinal threads, that serve as an invitation Novitiate to undertake adventures within the philosophical thought of St Thomas.
1950
Rickaby, Joseph
A treatise on the Summa Contra Gentiles of St Thomas Aquinas. "If Saint Thomas' works are to serve modern uses they must pass from their old Latin into modern speech; their conclusions must be tested and altered, where tenable no longer."
1952
Farrell, Walter and Healy, Martin J.
The Summa Theologica presented in simplified form. Deals with every worthwhile truth from attributes of God to the zeal of man. In truth, a miniature and simple Summa for everyman.
BX1749.T412 P3
St Joseph College Jensen Beach Fl
BX1759.T4
Linda J. Johnson
BX1749.T515
Title
Issue Date
The Christian Philosophy of 1956 St Thomas Aquinas
A Tour of the Summa
Summa Theologica: Volumes I, II, and III
1960
1947
St Thomas and Philosophy 1964
The Pocket Aquinas
1960
Circa
Author
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
Library of Congress
Gilson, Etienne
God does not intend to save man through metaphysics, If we must metaphysicize, it is important we should do so in a proper way. The metaphysical position of Thomas Aquinas is far ahead of what is considered in today's philosophical thought.
SSJ Novitiate
BX1749.T4 G5
A treatise of St Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica
St Joseph College Jensen Beach Fl
BX1749.T6.G5
Glenn, Paul J.
Translated Volume I begins with Pope Leo XIII Encyclical "The Restoration of Christian by Fathers of Philosophy". The purpose of these books is to treat of whatever belongs to the SSJ the English Christian religion, in way meant for beginners. Contains treatise on the Nature Novitiate Dominican and Extent of Sacred doctrine, on Creation, the Angels, on Man, divine Provence government, on Habits, Law, etc.
Pegis, Anton C.
Bourke, Vernon J.
BX1749.T5
St Joseph College Jensen Beach Fl
BX1749.T7 P4
Selections from more than thirty writings of St Thomas Aquinas. He is a model of what the open-minded student may achieve in rethinking the problems of SSJ reality, knowledge, and human life with the aid of what is best in contemporary Novitiate science and learning.
BX1749.T516
The Aquinas Lecture, 1964. Aquinas admits that a philosophical truth exists, and it is established by way of reasoning and without borrowing any of the methods of theology.
Title
Issue Date
Circa
Author
On the Truth of the Catholic Faith; Summa Contra Gentiles Book 3 Providence; Book 4 Salvation
1956, 1957
Bourke, Vernon J. and O'Neil, Charles J.
"The Dumb Ox"
1933, 1956
Chesterton, G. K.
The Ways of God: Attributed to Saint Thomas 1995 Aquinas
St. Bridget of Sweden
Sophia Institute Press
1373
Lineage
Father As in the first two books of Summa Contra Gentiles, in Book Three St. Thomas Hickey continues to expound on and defend the truths of the Catholic faith by means Collection of reason and to judge other world views in the light of reason. He considers St Joseph especially the end and purpose of creation and particularly the end of man and College the providence of God over all things. Library A brief portrait of St Thomas, a humble Dominican monk who dedicated his mind to God and to the cause of Christian truth.
SSJ Novitiate
Jesus calls us to " Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect." Thomas shows us how keeping Christ's commandment is really not that difficult. Shows how Unknown we can mimic God's perfection in our daily routines.
1380
Library of Congress
BX1749.T414
BX1749
BT130.T56
Also known as Birgitta Birgersdotter, Birgitta of Vadstena, St. Bridget was a Swedish mystic and founder of the Bridgettines, or the Order of the Most Holy Savior. She is one of the six patron saints of Europe, and received visions of the Holy Family and Purgatory throughout her life. This little book of excerpts from the Revelations of St. Bridget of Sweden is one of the spiritual classics of the Church. Herein are related most intimate details in the life of Our Lord and His Blessed Mother, including the early life of Our unknown Lady, the birth and hidden life of Jesus at Nazareth, the most sorrowful Passion of Our Lord, and Our Lady's assumption to Heaven.
Revelations of St. Bridget: On the Life and Passion of 1965 Our Lord and the Life of His Blessed Mother
St Catherine of Siena
Abstract/Notes
Against her parents' wishes, Catherine devoted herself to God at a young age and joined the Dominican tertiaries, and became a mystic, activist, and author. It was she who influenced Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome, thus ending the Avignon Papacy. She is considered a doctor of the church, and patroness of bodily ills, the state of Pennsylvania, illness, miscarriages, sick people, nurses, and against fire.
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Title
Biography
Praying With Catherine of Siena
Issue Date
1980
1990
Catherine of Siena: Passion for the Truth Compassion 1993 for Humanity
Circa
Author
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
Library of Congress
Curtayne, Alice
The eighth edition of her biography, St Catherine lived only 36 years but devoted her life first to prayer and contemplation, caring for the sick (and burying them when necessary) and finally becoming a mediator between warring Italian factions of her day. She was a contemporary of St Dominic.
SSJ Novitiate
BX4700.C3
Vinje, Patricia Mary
edited by Mary O'Driscoll, OP
In Memory of Mary Shows how Catherine lived the truth she professed, and parallel scripture Hillegass passages illustrate her fresh approach to the gospel. Helps us to experience her MCLM 90 00635 donated by profound love of God that leads to the social action that is so much a part of (B) Mr and her message. Mrs B Martin This anthology of Catherine's letters, prayers, and The Dialogue is not only of tremendous benefit to Dominican men and women, but fits comfortably into the hands of students of spirituality, mysticism, and theology, and anyone interested in prayer and the spiritual life.
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BX2349. C285213 1993
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Julian of Norwich
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Author
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Also called Juliana of Norwich, was an English anchoress and an important Christian mystic and theologian. Her Revelations of Divine Love , written around 1395, is the first book in the English language known to have been written by a woman. She is formally commemorated with a feast on 8 May in the Anglican Church,[1][2][3] Episcopal Church,[4] and Evangelical Lutheran Church.[5][6] She has not yet been formally beatified or canonized in the Roman Catholic Church, so she is not currently in the Roman Martyrology or on the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.[7][8] However, she is popularly venerated by Catholics as a holy woman of God, and is therefore at times referred to as "Saint", "Blessed", or "Mother" Julian
1416
1958
Julian of Norwich
A shorter version of Revelations of Divine Love and makes an excellent SSJ Villa introduction to the life and work of Julian of Norwich. Particularly suitable for Flora/Brow devotional use n Hall
Revelations of Divine Love 1966
Julian of Norwich
An account of the sixteen "shewings" (or visions) which appeared to Mother Julian (1342-1416), a recluse who lived at Norwich in the 14th century, together with her meditations on these mystical experiences.
A Shewing of God's Love (2)
Daily Readings with Julian 1980 of Norwich Volume 1
Library of Congress
edited by Robert Llewelyn
Unknown
Consists of excerpts carefully chosen and arranged so as to give the substantial message of her spiritual masterpiece, The Revelations of Divine Love. Here the reader can experience the vigor and masterful simplicity of Lady Julian of Unknown Norwich, a fourteenth-century anchoress who saw Jesus as her mother, Love as the basis of creation, and the universe as a hazelnut in the hand of God.
BV4831.J82
BV4832.2 J8513
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Title
Praying with Julian of Norwich I Promise You a Crown: a 40 Day Journey in the Company of Julian of Norwich - Devotional Readings
St Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc
The Maid of Orleans
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Author
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1989
Engages the reader to pray the way Julian prayed about issues and themes that are central to the human experience. Each meditation presents Julian's Durka, Gloria Unknown revelations, grounds them in Scripture, and leads the reader to reflect on their own lives.
1995
Arranged & A 40 day devotional to encourage others to keep the "heart" of their faith alive SSJ Villa Paraphrased and afire with love for God. Julian's ongoing vision of divine love, recorded over Flora/Brow BX2181 .J852513 by Hazard, several decades, reigns in these devotional writing. n Hall David Joan of Arc (French: Jeanne d'Arc ; French pronunciation: [ʒan daʁk]; 6 January c. 1412 – 30 May 1431), nicknamed "The Maid of Orléans" (French: La Pucelle d'Orléans ), is considered a heroine of France for her role during the Lancastrian phase of the Hundred Years' War, and was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint. She was born to Jacques d'Arc and Isabelle Romée, a peasant family, at Domrémy in north-east France. Joan claimed to have received visions of the Archangel Michael, Saint Margaret, and Saint Catherine of Alexandria instructing her to support Charles VII and recover France from English domination late in the Hundred Years' War. The uncrowned King Charles VII sent Joan to the siege of Orléans as part of a relief mission. She gained prominence after the siege was lifted only nine days later. Several additional swift victories led to Charles VII's coronation at Reims. This long-awaited event boosted French morale and paved the way for the final French victory.
1431
1956
BV4831.J8213
Winston Churchill
1956 Sven Stolpe
In brief and beautiful prose that is close to poetry in its rhythm and word imagery, Winston Churchill presents Joan of Arc, in "A History of the EnglishSpeaking Peoples," including 17 full-color illustrations by Lauren Ford.
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Sees Joan as primarily a mystic, and her supreme achievement and final sacrifice is not a mission to deliver France, but in her share in the passion of Christ.
SSJ Mercy Medical Center Orlando
BX4700. J6/S8
Title Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured
Issue Date
Circa
Harrison, Kathryn
2014
St Colette of Corbie
Author
The saga of the young peasant girl whose "voices" moved her to rally the French nation and a reluctant king against British invaders in 1428. A woman of Unknown unshakable faith , courage, and self-confidence during a brutally rigged ecclesiastical Inquisition and in face of her death by burning.
Sister Mary Francis
St Colette of Corbie of the 15th century, very popular in Europe, barely known in America. Propped up the sagging structure of Franciscanism and restored it to its original splendor. A Poor Clare Nun
St Rita
1457
St. Rita of Cascia was an Italian child bride who became an Augustinian nun after the death of her abusive husband. As a nun, she was known for her mortification of the flesh and received a partial stigmata. Numerous miracles are attributed to the efficacy of her prayers, and her incorrupt body lies in the Basilica of Santa Rita da Cascia in Perugia, Italy. She is the patroness of lost and impossible causes, sickness and wounds, marital problems and abuse, and mothers.
St Thomas a Kempis
1471
A German-Dutch canon regular of the late medieval period and the author of "The Imitation of Christ, one of the most popular books on Christian devotion.
The Imitation of Christ
1959
Lineage
Library of Congress DC103.H25
An abbess of the Poor Clares, championed the most austere monastic practices known as the primitive Poor Clares. She was a French abbess and reformer of the Order of Saint Clare. In the reform monasteries she founded, extreme poverty and perpetual fasting was observed. She is the patroness of women seeking to conceive, expectant mothers, and sick children.
1447
Walled in Light: St. Colette 1959
Abstract/Notes
Thomas a Kempis, translated by R. Knox and M. Oakley
SSJ BX4700.C74G101 Novitiate :G110
SSJ Villa Speaks to all Christians who seek to fulfill their first duty, to be more like Christ Flora/Brow n Hall
BV4821.K68
Title
Cameo of Angela
Issue Date 1958
1474
Author
1998
Lineage
Library of Congress
SSJ St Mary's Convent Miami
BX4700.A45.J6
The saint's first publication. Inspired many more works on the Psalms during the Renaissance. Fisher, who desired to revitalize preaching in England, and Sr Mary prepare clergy to preach ardently on scriptural texts, deals with the sacrament Christine of Penance in a truly soul-stirring way, something that modern readers hunger Zimorski for.
BS1445.P4 F56
Abstract/Notes
Johnston S. Pope Sixtus IV died on St Angela's 10th birthday. She was born Chella Merici of M. Il Grezzi in Italy.
He was beheaded on June 22, 1535. He was chancellor of Cambridge University, bishop of Rochester, and a cardinal of the Catholic Church. At the time he was considered one of the most holy and learned prelates in all of Christendom and was a great source and inspiration for fellow martyr St Thomas More, the scholar and statesman who followed Fisher's lead in defending the Catholic faith during the reign of King Henry VIII.
1535
St John Fisher
Exposition of the Seven Penitential Psalms
Circa
Gardiner, Anne Barbeau, translator
Title
Issue Date
St Thomas More
Thomas More
Circa
1535
1935
Author
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
Library of Congress
St Thomas More was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist. He was also a councillor to Henry VIII, and Lord High Chancellor of England from October 1529 to 16 May 1532.[3] He wrote Utopia , published in 1516, about the political system of an imaginary, ideal island nation. More opposed the Protestant Reformation, in particular the theology of Martin Luther and William Tyndale. More also opposed the king's separation from the Catholic Church, refusing to acknowledge Henry as Supreme Head of the Church of England and the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. After refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy, he was convicted of treason and beheaded. Of his execution, he was reported to have said: "I die the King's good servant, but God's first." More's biographers brooded for 33 years before writing the life of their hero. Chambers strove to imitate and take advantage of their efforts. This book attempts to answer the question "What was the meaning of his life and death?" Not only as a martyr but also as a great European statesman. More's Chambers, formal biographer, Nicholas Harpsfield, described More as "our noble Christian SSJ Novitiate BX4700.M54 C46 R. W. Socrates". The parallel is obvious. However, unlike Socrates, More was a writer, and many of his works are extant. In the "Apology of Sir Thomas More", he gives us his own thoughts on matters dearest to his heart. This book reviews in detail all More's biographers and provides a detailed summary of the life and death of Saint Thomas More.
Title
Issue Date
God's Servant First: The Life and Legacy of St Thomas More
2016
St John of Avila
The Holy Ghost
Circa
1569
1959
Author
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
Library of Congress
Graffius, Janet
A catalog of an exhibit held at St Paul II National Shrine, Washington DC, September 16, 2016 through March 31, 2017.
Unknown
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Both his parents died while Ávila was still a student, and after his ordination in spring 1526, he celebrated his first Mass in the church where they were buried. He then sold the family property and gave the proceeds to the poor. He saw in the severing of natural ties a vocation to foreign missionary work and prepared to go to Mexico. He therefore traveled to Seville to await departure for the Indies in January 1527 with the Dominican friar, Julián Garcés, appointed the first Bishop of Tlaxcala. While waiting in Seville, his unusually great devotion in celebrating Mass, and his skills in catechesis and preaching, attracted the attention of Hernando de Contreras, a local priest, who mentioned him to the Archbishop of Seville and Inquisitor General, Alonso Manrique de Lara. The archbishop saw in the young cleric a powerful instrument to stir up the faith in Andalusia, and after considerable persuasion Juan was induced to abandon his journey to America.[5]
St Joseph Six sermons on the Holy Ghost by John of Avila were recorded by his disciples Mission John of Avila as he delivered them. All these sermons are of a simple pattern: A short Fort Myers introduction followed quickly by a central point. Fl
BT122.J64
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St Joseph Junior College, Jensen Beach Fl
BX4700.F8 M32
1948
Translated These exercises consist in a retreat of some days, during which the soul, from the removed from all intercourse with the world, and shut in from all worldly original distractions, is solely occupied in attending after the method proposed to the Spanish all important business of salvation. "autograph"
SSJ Novitiate
BX2179.L75
Points for the Meditations and Contemplations of St 1955 Ignatius of Loyola
von A treatise on Saint Ignatius' "Spiritual Exercises". The search for, and discovery Hummelauer of, God's will, and the disposal and re-ordering of our future life accordingly, is , Franz the main task of the whole series of exercises.
St Joseph College Jensen Beach Fl
BX2179.L7
Title
Issue Date
St Francis Xavier
The Fire of Francis Xavier: The Story of an Apostle
A Navarrese Catholic missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus. He was companion to St. Ignatius of Loyola, and one of the first of seven Jesuits. He led extensive missionary expeditions and was the first Christian missionary to reach Japan, Borneo and the Maluku Islands. For this reason he has been called "the Apostle of the Indies,' and along with St. Therese of Lisieux, was named patron of all foreign missions.
He was the founder of the Jesuits or Society of Jesus. A Spanish Basque priest and theologian, and an important figure in the Counter-Reformation. He was a talented teacher, and wrote The Spiritual Exercises, which are still used as instructive materials for prayer and meditation.
1556
1959
Abstract/Notes
Named Francisco de Xavier y Jassu on Tuesday of Holy Week in 1506. He is McGratty, recalled as a great soldier of the 16th century. Perhaps the greatest. Our hearts Arthur R. lift at the retelling of his campaigns for Christ, in whose scared week he was born. His Basque heritage led to pride, honor, and a clear Basque mind.
1952
St. Ignatius' Own Story: As Told to Luis Gonzalez de 1956 Camera (2) Letters of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Author
1552
St Ignatius of Loyola
The Spiritual Exercises
Circa
Young, William J. Translator
His own story creates a memorable picture of the spirited Basque nobleman. He tells only of the events of his life, with no trumpeting of their significance.
SSJ Novitiate
BX4700.L7
Young, William J. Translator
The letters will give an idea of his varied interests. They show how he found God in everything. They are all spiritual, whether they offer plans to Charles V for sweeping the Barbary pirates from the Mediterranean or urge John III to suppress the evil of dueling or counsel the duke of Gandia on frequent Communion.
Unknown
BX4700.L7 A38
Title How to Give the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius to Lay Apostles
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius (2)
Author
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
1962
Loyola University Press
Priests in general do not realize that the Spiritual Exercises make up an instrument that they themselves may use for the salvation and perfection of the souls committed to their care.
Library of Congress
FIT Somet Library
BX2179.L8 M32
1964
Divided into four weeks of meditations and four key meditations- on the Kingdom of God, the Two Standards (of God and Satan), the Three Classes of translated Men and the Three Modes of Humility- the whole retreat is informed and by Anthony crowned by the central positive principle of the imitation of Christ. The spiritual Mottola, exercises as St. Ignatius conceived them were intended to be useful to people PhD in all states of life and spiritual conditions, but they were especially directed to more generous souls from whom greater service of God might be hoped.
SSJ
BX2179.L752
Issue Date
Ignatius Loyola & Francis de Sales: Two Masters-One 1966 Spirituality Making an Apostolic Community of Love:
The Autobiography of St. Ignatius of Loyola: With Related Documents
Ignatius of Loyola
1970
Circa
Since the 16th century the dominating influence in spirituality has been SSJ Ignatian. The author is convinced of the convergence of spiritual doctrine of the Charmot, F. Novitiate two Saints works. He states it is impossible to understand one and not the other. Sr Mary Futrell, John The Role of the Superior according to St Ignatius of Loyola. Christine Carroll Zimorski
BV5031.2 C48
BX2434.F87
1974
This autobiography as told to Camara does not cover the complete life of Ignatius. It begins abruptly in 1521 at the great turning point in his life, his injury in the battle of Pamplona when the French occupied that town and O'Callaghan, attacked its citadel. It then spans the next seventeen years up to the arrival of Joseph F., Ignatius and his brothers in Rome. They are the years that open with his translator religious conversion and his spiritual growth. They are the years of pilgrimage, of active travel and searching, and of interior progress in the spiritual life. They are the years of great preparation of the religious order he founded.
Sr Eileen BX4700.L7 A3413 Mara
1978
Rahner, Karl This book presents Ignatius of Loyola as one whose spiritually and fervor and Paul continue to burn within the Church. The text of this book is made memorable Imhof by an essay by Karl Rahner, the world's foremost Jesuit scholar.
Sr. Anna Theresa, SSJ Miami FL
BX4700 .L7 I34
Title
Place Me With Your Son: The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life
Issue Date
Circa
1986
Life of St Stanislaus Kostka 1850
Poland's Noble Son
Barry, William A.
1959
1984
Lineage
Leads us through the Exercises, guiding us through Ignatian terminology and procedure.
Library of Congress
BX2179.L8 P54
SSJ Novitiate
BV5091.B7
"He devoted himself so completely to spiritual things that he frequently became unconscious, especially in the church of the Jesuit Fathers at Vienna. It is true," added the witness, "that this had happened at home to my brother at Easter when he was seated at table with our parents and other persons."
1568
St Stanislas Kostka
Abstract/Notes
The original "Exercises" suggest one who is suitable but engaged in public Maryland affairs or necessary business, and hence unable to spend a month in solitude, Sr Provence of may devote an hour and a half daily over a much longer period of time. A group Margaret the Society of Jesuits did just that from November 1985 to April 1986 and this book M. Lyons of Jesus provides a template for the extended study of the "Exercises".
A companion to the Spiritual Exercises, 1991 "Finding God in All Things" (3)
Portrait of a Champion: A Life of St Stanley Kostka
Author
Thompson, Edward Heally, ed.
St Stanislas, a Jesuit and known as the "Protector of Poland".
SSJ Novitiate
BX4700.S7
Kearns, Joseph E.
They called him Stanley and told him he was named after a great bishop who had given his life to protect the Church against a wicked king. His father was lord John Koska a senator of the Kingdom and castellan of Zakroczym.
SSJ Novitiate Jensen Beach Fl
BX4700.S7 K4
Mayer, Maxine and From Encounter Library written with short, enjoyable chapters with simple but Sr Mary gripping messages. The first chapter tells of Stanislaus' birth and his living Christine the Catholic Christian family. Zimorski Daughters of St Paul
BX4700.S7 P64
Title
Issue Date
St Martin de Porres
St. Martin de Porres: Apostle of Charity
St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Author
Giuliana Cavallini; Translated by Caroline Holland
1963
Waugh, Evelyn
1582
Lineage
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SSJ Novitiate and St Juliana Convent
The first Dominican brother to be canonized. He was also the first American Negro to be canonized. He lived in Lima, Peru and was hailed as a patron of social justice, father of the sick and the poor, and helper in hopeless cause.
BX4700.M397 C33
Saint Edmund Campion, S.J., (24 January 1540 – 1 December 1581) was an English Catholic Jesuit priest and martyr. While conducting an underground ministry in officially Anglican England, Campion was arrested by priest hunters. Convicted of high treason, he was hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn. Campion was beatified by Pope Leo XIII in 1886 and canonized in 1970 by Pope Paul VI as one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. His feast is celebrated on 1 December.
1581
1946
Abstract/Notes A Peruvian lay brother of the Dominican Order who is known for his work on behalf of the poor. He maintained a strict ascetic lifestyle and refused to eat meat. Many miracles are attributed to St. Martin, including levitation, miraculous knowledge, instantaneous cures, and the ability to communicate with animals.
1579
St. Edmund Campion
Edmund Campion
Circa
A tribute to Edward Campion on the occasion of dedication of the Campoin Hall FIT Somet BX4705.C27 W3 at Cambridge University in 1934. Library
Was a prolate with the Conventual Fathers at St Paul's for 5 years. Moved to Venice and joined the Capuchins which eventually led to his joining the Franciscans being ordained in 1576 becoming Brother Lawrence. He learned the Bible by heart.
Title
Short Biography of St Lawrence of Brindisi
Issue Date
Circa
1963
St Teresa of Avila
1582
The Way of Perfection
1942
The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus: Of the Order of Our Lady of Carmel
1943
Saint Teresa of Avila: A Biography (3)
1943
Author
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
Library of Congress
da Carmignano, P. Arturo
Fifteen large tomes contain the ten volumes of his works. In addition to his exemplary knowledge of the Bible it was matched by his missionary zeal and care for souls and by his reputation as a preacher.
St Joseph College Jensen Beach Fl
BX4700.I64 A73
Saint Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, baptized as Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada (28 March 1515 – 4 October 1582), was a prominent Spanish mystic, Roman Catholic saint, Carmelite nun, author, and theologian of contemplative life through mental prayer. Active during the Counter-Reformation, she was a reformer in the Carmelite Order of her time; the movement she initiated, later joined by Saint John of the Cross, eventually led to the establishment of the Discalced Carmelites, though neither she nor John were alive when the two orders separated. Probably written in 1562. A practical guide to prayer setting forth the saint's SSJ Villa counsels and directives for the attainment of spiritual perfection. Her three St. Teresa Flora/Brow BV5080.T47 essentials of prayer life: fraternal love, detachment from created things and n Hall true humility. Saint Originally published in 1916. In the prologue she states that she had been Joseph instructed to describe at length her way of prayer and workings of our Lord Lewis, David Novitiate within her, She wished that she could have been allowed to speak distinctly BX4700.T43 translator St and in detail of her grievous sins and wicked life.; herein I am laid under great Augustine restraint! Fl St Joseph Saint Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, has defied the law of Walsh, Junior decomposition where after 3 and a half centuries, her body remains incorrupt William BX4700.T4 W3 College, and fragrant. This is not proof of her sanctity but in definitely call attention to Thomas Jensen this great woman. Beach Fl
Lineage
Library of Congress
1946
Peers, Allison E., translator
Example chapters cover: how the Lord began to awaken her soul in childhood; how good companion ship helped to awaken desires in her and the way the SSJ Mercy Lord began to give her light concerning the delusion she was under; how she Hospital took Saint Joseph for her mediator and advocate; how she lost the favors that Miami Fl the Lord gave her and the fact that she never quit praying helped to save her, etc.
BX890.T353
The Letters of Saint Teresa 1950 of Jesus: Volume I
Peers, Allison E., translator
Gives the reader the complete writings of St John of the Cross (1935-5) and St Theresa of Jesus (1946, 1951) in 8 volumes all based on the Biblioteca Mistica Carmelitana prepared by P Silverio de Santa Teresa.
The Letters of Saint Teresa 1950 of Jesus: Volume II
Title
The Complete Works of Saint Teresa of Jesus: Volumes I, II (2), and III
Selected Writings of St Teresa of Avila
Issue Date
1950
Circa
Author
Abstract/Notes
St Joseph Junior College, Jensen Beach Fl
BV4700.T4 A31
Peers, Allison E., translator
Numerous as were the trials which pressed upon the Foundress, her letters are as full of gaiety as of confidence. A prioress once wrote complaining that one of FIT Somet the nuns was given to much reading, and the Saint replies that she would Library rather her nuns were bookworms than fools!
BX4700.T4 A31
Doheny, William j.
Leo XIII "There is in her writings, a certain power that is more celestial than human, marvelously efficacious to the reform of life, so that they may truly be read with profit‌.
St Joseph College Jensen Beach Fl
BV5080.T49
Title
Issue Date
Circa
Author
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
Library of Congress
God adapts himself to souls according to their needs and mission. She describes the manner of His dealings with herself.
Rental copy, Christ the King Parish
BV5080.T47
The Interior Castle
St. Teresa
Teresa of Avila
1953
Auclair, Marcelle
Pope Pius XII authorized Madame Auclair to visit the Carmelite cloisters in Spain. She literally followed Teresa's footsteps and writes of her vitality, SSJ versatility, writing skills, warmth, friendliness and above all, the mystic, lover of Novitiate God.
BX4700.T4 A9
Conversation with Christ: An Introduction to Mental 1956 Prayer
Rohrbach, Peter Thomas
Offers a handy solution to the many-sided problem of meditation. Portrays, simply and with fidelity, the concept of meditation popularized by St Teresa of Unknown Avila.
BX4813.R57
The Life of Teresa of Jesus: The Autobiography of St. 1960 Teresa of Avila (2)
P. Silverio De Santa Teresa, C.D.; Translated
Her writings serve as nourishment even to those well on their "Way to Perfection".
SSJ Novitiate
BX4700.T43
Title
Issue Date
Interior Castle
1961
An Introduction to the Writings of Saint Teresa
1963
The Way of Perfection (3)
1964
Volume III
Author
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
Library of Congress
St. Teresa, One of the most celebrated books of mystical theology in existence. In addition translated by to its profound mystical content, it is also a treasury of unforgettable maxims Unknown BX2179 .T4 M63 E. Allison on such ascetic subjects as self-knowledge, humility, detachment, and Peers suffering. To this day whoever desires to know the spirit of Catholicism needs only to Sr Rose Ramge, read her works. She was revered and received a "doctor of theology" from the Sebastian V. Edward University of Salamanca in Spain. Of all of St. Teresa's writings, The Way of Perfection is the most easily edited by E. SSJ understood. Although it is a work of sublime mystical beauty, its outstanding Allison hallmark is its simplicity which instructs, exhorts, and inspires all those who are Novitiate Peers seeking a more perfect way of life.
BX4700.T4 R3
BV5080 T4
Kavanaugh, Kieran; Rodriguez Otilio
The book of her life, Spiritual Testimonies, Soliloquies
SSJ Novitiate
BV5080.T47
1980
Kavanaugh, Kieran; Rodriguez Otilio
The Way of Perfection, Meditations on the Song of Songs, The Interior Castle
SSJ Novitiate
BV5080.T47
1985
The Book of her Foundations. St Teresa wrote her extraordinary story The Book of Her Life under obligation to her confessors and spiritual directors hopeful Kavanaugh, they would come to understand and enlighten her path along which the Lord Unknown Kieran was leading her. Here in her Foundations she tells that she was further tormented when the Franciscan missionary Maldonado came to St Joseph's. He told of the millions in Mexico that had never heard of Christ.
BV5080.T47
Volume I-the collected works of St Teresa of Avila 1976 (3)
Volume II (4)
Circa
Issue Date
Author
Abstract/Notes
1984
Griffin, Michael D., Translator
St Teresa conveys in 17 meditations some of her thoughts, feelings, and experiences stimulated by her encounters with the Eucharistic Lord.
Conversation with Christ, the teaching of St Teresa of 1980 Avila about personal prayer
Rohrbach, Peter Thomas
An explanation of basic doctrine about prayer as expressed in the pages of scripture
Title
Lingering with My Lord: Post-Communion Experiences of St. Teresa of Avila
Spiritual Pilgrims: Carl Jung 1982 and Teresa of Avila
Teresa of Avila
1982
Circa
Lineage
Library of Congress
Unknown BV4596.A48 S17
SSJ Novitiate
BV4813.R57
About Christian individuation, the movement into the wholeness of one's personality as union with God deepens. Jung's depth psychology is a reflection Welch, John Unknown upon contemporary experience while Teresa's Interior Castle is a classic on the life of prayer.
BL624.W39
She was born into a wealthy family in 16th century Spain at a time when SSJ Villa women had little influence in public or even family affairs. She broke all the Donze, Mary patterns. Extroverted and passionate, she left her family to embark on a life as Flora/Brow BX4700.T4 D63 Terese n Hall colorful and adventurous as any fictional heroine. But most of all, hers was an adventure of the heart, the story of a woman storming the citadels of love.
Title
Issue Date
The Prayers of St. Teresa of 1990 Avila
Praying with Teresa of Avila (2)
Holy Daring
1990
1994
Let Nothing Trouble You: 60 Reflections from the 1998 Writings of Teresa of Avila
Circa
Author
Alvarez, Thomas
Broughton, Rosemary
Bielecki, Tessa
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
An introduction to her school of prayer., to bring you close to her as she prays; to abandon you to the effects of her words; to surround you with her sense of Unknown God and humanity.
Teresa shows us what it means to be persons alive in our own culture who enter into the depths of our own life and heart and find God there.
Unknown
An outrageous gift to m modern spirituality from St Teresa the grand wild woman of Avila. This work reconnects the fullness of our lives and the depth of our prayer. Shows how Teresa's vibrant natural life was the foundation of her Unknown mystical one, then sympathetically explores the sensuousness of her mystical development.
Captures many of St. Teresa of Avila's most intriguing observations about how SSJ to let go of the situations in life that make us anxious in order to achieve lasting Formation Hess, Heidi peace and intimacy with God. Featured readings include excerpts from The Library St S. Interior Castle and The Way of Perfection as well as her lesser-known works Augustine such as Meditations on the Song of Songs and her Letters. Fl
Library of Congress
BX2179.T3 A 7513
BX4700.T4 B68
A British publication
BX2179.T3 E5
Title
The Way of Perfection: Study Edition
The Collected Letters of St Teresa of Avila; Volume One (2)With this study edition
St. Teresa of Avila: 100 Themes on Her Life and Work
St Charles Borromeo
Issue Date
Circa
Author
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
Library of Congress
2000
With this study edition, everyone can enjoy the benefits of her Wisdom, in her greatest work; The Way of Perfection. Gives practical counsels and advice on Kavanaugh, prayer, destined originally for the nuns who embraced the reformed Carmelite Unknown BX2179.T4 C313 Kieran life she established. It presented them with the basic Christian spiritualty undergirding their Constitution and Rule.
2001
Her letters exhibit candor, offering many details that were not meant for the Kavanaugh, public. In these letters we walk with Teresa year by year, day by day even hour Unknown Kieran by hour. This edition opens a new door into the fascinating world of this saint, one of the greatest women in history.
2011
Tomas As the first woman to be given the title of doctor of the church, St. Teresa of Alvarez OCD, Avila continues to exercise her teaching authority in the world today both translated within and outside the boundaries of the church. In the present group of 100 by Kieran themes, Tomas Alvarez wishes to create a favorable approach to Teresa's Kavanaugh person and a comprehensive reading of her writings. OCD
1584
A Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan and leading figure in the CounterReformation. He is the patron of apple orchards, bishops, catechists, catechumens, colic and against ulcers, intestinal disorders, cardinals, seminaries, starch makers, and stomach diseases.
Unknown
BX4700.T4 A31
BX4700.T4 A5713 2011
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St. Margaret Clitherow
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St John of the Cross
Monro, Margaret T.
Longley, Katherine
1986
1591
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St. Margaret Clitherow was born in Middleton, England, in 1555, of protestant parents. Possessed of good looks and full of wit and merriment, she was a charming personality. In 1571, she married John Clitherow, a well-to-do grazier and butcher (to whom she bore two children), and a few years later entered the Catholic Church. Her zeal led her to harbor fugitive priests, for which she was arrested and imprisoned by hostile authorities. Recourse was had to every means in an attempt to make her deny her Faith, but the holy woman stood firm. Finally, she was condemned to be pressed to death on March 25, 1586. She was stretched out on the ground with a sharp rock on her back and crushed under a door over laden with unbearable weights. Her bones were broken and she died within fifteen minutes. The humanity and holiness of this servant of God can be readily glimpsed in her words to a friend when she learned of her condemnation: "The sheriffs have said that I am going to die this coming Friday; and I feel the weakness of my flesh which is troubled at this news, but my spirit rejoices greatly. For the love of God, pray for me and ask all good people to do likewise." Her feast day is March 26th.
1586
St Margaret Clitherow: The 2003 Pearl of York
Saint Margaret Clitherow
Author
About age 33, she was executed in York, England for inviting Catholic priests into her home to say Mass during the time of the penal laws under Queen Elizabeth I. Canonized in 1970 as one of the 40 martyrs of England and Wales This book increases immensely the stature of a holy, heroic and delightful young woman, who defied the establishment and her own relations for twelve years, suffered three long periods of imprisonment before her horrifying death; Unknown it also raises questions about the nature of law and conscience which are particularly relevant today. A contemporary of St Teresa of Avila who led the reform of the Carmelite Order. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_of_the_Cross
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St John of the Cross
1932
The Mystical Doctrine of St 1934 John of the Cross
Carmelite and Poet: A Framed Portrait of St John 1944 of the Cross
St John of the Cross: Doctor of Divine Love and Contemplation
1954
Ascent of Mount Carmel: A Masterpiece in the 1958 Literature of Mysticism (2)
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Bruno de Jesus-Marie
Written by Fr Bruno of the Carmelite Order
SSJ Novitiate
BX4700.J7
Selections by Selections from St John's writings arranged to cover the essential points of his Sr Florence Stewart, R. teaching. Bryan H. J. St Joseph Junior College, Jensen Beach Fl
BX4700.J7 G4
Father St Joseph An introduction to the classical works of St. John of the Cross. It includes Father Gabriel of St College Gabriel's book on Acquired Contemplation. Acquaints us with the works of Mary Jensen Saint Teresa as well. Magdalen Beach Fl
BX4700.J7 G24
Sencourt, Robert
"The writings of St John of the Cross will always be unintelligible to whoever does not understand that in them he is occupied wholly with things of the spirit, with the relations of the soul to God, to which all else is subordinate." Also contains the written poems in Spanish. Macmillan Company. New York.
St John of the Cross
Addressed to informed Christians who aspire to grow in union with God, it examines every category of spiritual experience. Not only tells how to become closely united with God, but spells out all the pitfalls to avoid.
Sr Mary Christine Zimorski
BV5080.J66
A Classic in the literature of Mysticism by St John of the Cross
SSJ Novitiate
BV5080.J667
The mystical theologian put his entire soul into this writing. Using the SSJ metaphor of Spouse and Bride, the sacred writer sketches a series of dialogues Novitiate between God and the soul, made brilliant with rich images of nature.
BV5080.J773
Dark Night of the Soul (3)
1959
Peers, Allison E., translator
Spiritual Canticle (2)
1961
Peers, E. Allison
Title
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St John of the Cross
1962
The Secret of Sanctity of Saint John of the Cross (2)
1962
St John of the Cross: Prince 1962 of Mythical Theology
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Author
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Cristiani, Leon
An absorbing account of the life and teaching of the greatest mystic in the SSJ history of the Church. Novitiate Four centuries ago this doctor of the Church gave a series of talks to a community of Sisters in Beas, Andalucia. These were actually admonitions Father Lucas SSJ against the world, the flesh, and the devil and "contain all that a soul of St Joseph Novitiate consecrated to God needs to know and the practice to reach the highest perfection." Few words are more misapplied than is the word 'mysticism'. Peguy states the Cristiani, mystic is one whose belief, whose love, is such that he will sacrifice himself for SSJ Leon it. But men do not share the concepts of the Sovereign good. One man may see Novitiate translator it as a Science, another as Research; another finds it in Art, and so on. To get to the point, the Sovereign Good is God.
Library of Congress BX4700.J7 C6
BX2435.L823
BX4700.J7 C7
Peers, Allison E., translator
St John of the Cross points out to souls the way of perfection as though illuminated by light from on high. Here St John equals his previous works and delves still further into the Divine mysteries of the souls' union with God.
SSJ Novitiate
BV5080.J668
The Collected Works of St. 1964 John of the Cross (3)
Kavanaugh, Kieran
St John's concern is with Man's adjustment to Ultimate reality. The needs of the reader are well served.
Sister Rita Baum
BV5080.J775
Attaining Spiritual Maturity for 1973 Contemplation: According to St. John of the Cross
Poslusney, Venard
Makes St John come across as doctor, teacher, and possessor of Divine Love, leading one to desire to read all his works.
SSJ Novitiate
BV5091.C7 P66
Living Flame of Love: St John of the Cross
1962
God Speaks in the Night: The Life, Times, and 1991 Teaching of St. John of the Cross John of the Cross for Today: The Ascent (2)
1991
These pages affirm his image as a saint, mystic, theologian and poet within a framework that includes geography, history, serious challenges and concerns Unknown BX4700.J7 D4613 and tensions of daily life in 16th century Spain. He was a contemplative in action. The Ascent of Mount Carmel is the epicenter of the works of John of the Cross, SSJ Villa BV5080.J776 the primer for his spiritual writings. This book is a companion for the walk Muto, Susan Flora/Brow M88 through the saint's writings. Especially those who have had an awakening n Hall religious experience. Ruiz, Federico
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This wise and widely-acclaimed book is written for those "who have advanced far enough in love to God to enter the Night of Faith and feel the need of Unknown explanation, guidance, and reassurance." Drawing upon Scripture, classic spiritual authors- especially St. John of the Cross- and her own deep personal experience, author Barbara Dent examines the deep purifications we undergo
Library of Congress
My Only Friend is Darkness: Living the Night 1992 of Faith with St John of the Cross
Dent, Barbara
Carmelite Studies VI: John 1992 of the Cross
The Institute of Carmelite Studies
A collection of essays and conference presentations relating to theology as discussed by St. John of the Cross, and major themes in his writings.
Unknown
n/a
Slattery, Peter
Shows how the wisdom of St John of the Cross provides guidance to people thirsting for nourishment on their spiritual journey through life.
Unknown
National Library of Australia
St. John of the Cross: A Spirituality of Substance
1994
BX2350.2 D447
1994
Offers trustworthy advice on the pitfalls and happy surprises of the journey as Muto, Susan she explores the many notable experiences of John chronicled on the way to Unknown mystical union with God.
BV5080.J642 M87
Words of Wisdom for Our World: The Precautions 1995 and Counsels of St. John of the Cross
John Merton described the "Precautions and Counsels" as the most detailed and concrete and practical set of rules for arriving at religious perfection. Muto Muto, Susan Unknown shows how these texts written in the 16th century are firmly rooted in the values of the Gospel.
BX2350.7 M89
John of the Cross for Today: The Dark Night
Door Through Darkness: John of the Cross and 1995 Mysticism in Everyday Life (2) The Practice of Contemplation According to John of the Cross (2)
2009
Lyddon, Eileen
What is important for John is love; and asceticism is a way of channeling that love.
SSJ Novitiate
BX4700.J7 L93
Kinn, James Teaches us that we come to contemplation not by struggling harder to pray but Unknown W. by calmly remaining quiet before God.
BX4700.J7 K56
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St Philip Neri
Philip Neri: The Fire of Joy (2)
Circa
Lineage
Library of Congress
Unknown
BX4700.F33 T8713 1995
A Carmelite It is a book that leads the user, or contemplative up to the heights and into the Nun; Mina depths of the mystery of God's dealing with a chosen soul. For St De Pazzi was Unknown Anselmi, such a soul, a Carmelite mystic, she is a saint of the absolute, the lover who illustration lived her last years on earth she followed a devout life of "Crucified Love".
BX4700.M37
Author
Known as the Third Apostle of Rome and founder of the Congregation of the Oratory, a branch of secular clergy. He is the patron of laughter, humor, and joy. In 1548, he and Persiano Rossa founded the Confraternity of the Most Holy Trinity of Pilgrims and Convalescents, which sought to administer to the many poor pilgrims to Rome and patients recently discharged from local hospitals.
1595
1995
Saint Mary Magdalen De Pazzi
Portrait of a Seraph: A Pictorial Life of Saint Mary 1965 Magdalen De Pazzi
Turks, Paul
1607
Abstract/Notes
Philip Neri has been described as 'the Christian Socrates' for his gentle friendship with the young, and as 'the Apostle of Rome' for his success in drawing multitudes of people from all strata of society to a living practice of their faith. This book draws on the most recent scholarship to paint a vivid, brilliant portrait of one of the most attractive and inspiring figures in Christianity. Pazzi was born at Florence, Italy, on April 2, 1566,[1] to Camillo di Geri de' Pazzi, a member of one of the wealthiest and most distinguished noble families of Renaissance Florence, and Maria Buondelmonti. At the age of nine Pazzi was taught how to meditate by the family chaplain, using a then-recently-published work explaining how one should meditate on the Passion of Christ. Years later, this book was one of the items she brought with her to the monastery.[2] She made her First Communion at the then-early age of 10 and made a vow of virginity one month later. She experienced her first ecstasy when she was only twelve, in her mother's presence. From then on, she continued to exhibit what she considered to be many varied mystical experiences.
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St Maria Vela
The Third Mystic of Avila:
Circa
Author
Keyes, Frances Translator and Forward
The self revelation of Maria Vela, a sixteenth century Spanish nun.
St Rose of Lima
1617
A member of the Third Order of St. Dominic in Peru who was known for her strict asceticism and use of her private funds to care for the poor and needy of Lima. She was the first person born in the Americas to be canonized as a saint, and is the patroness of embroiderers, sewing, lace, gardeners, florists, against vanity and for the resolution of family quarrels as well as indigenous peoples of the Americas. She was particularly devoted to St. Catherine of Siena and contemplation of the Blessed Sacraments. Eventually she permanently gave up eating meat and sold her needlework to care for the poor.
Maria Vela y Cueto
1617
(1561-1617) A Cistercian nun born in CardeĂąosa, Spain, and raised in Avila. She became mostly known for her spastic episodes of euphoria in which many of her congregation believed that she may have been under demonic possession.
The Third Mystic of Avila: publis The self revelation of hed Maria Vela, a sixteenth 1960 century Spanish nun
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Library of Congress
SSJ St Mary's Convent
BX4705.V4
SSJ St. Mary's convent, Miami
BX 470 V4
Although born in CardeĂąosa, she was raised the majority of her young life in the nearby provincial capital of Avila, Spain.[2] In 1570, tragedy would befall her and her family when her father Don Diego died, a year before Vela y Cueto's first communion which lead the family into a state of poverty.[3] At fifteen Vela y Cueto decided to make the monastic life part of her permanent life as she entered into the Cistercian house of Santa Ana. She remained in the Cistercian house for forty years.
1614
1960
Abstract/Notes
translated by Frances Parkinson Keyes
A translation of the diary of Maria Vela.
Title
Issue Date
Robert Bellarmine
Robert Bellarmine: Saint and Scholar
St John Berchmans
Circa
Author
An Italian Cardinal and Jesuit, and central figure of the Counter-Reformation as a supporter of the of the reform decrees from the Council of Trent. He was canonized as a saint in 1930 and made a doctor of the church. He was central to the Giodarno Bruno affair, the Galileo Affair, and the Trial of Friar Fulgenzio Manfredi.
1621
Brodrick, James, SJ
1961
1621
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
Library of Congress
FIT Somet Library, SSJ Father Brodrick here provides a thoroughly revised and largely rewritten Novitiate, version of his two-volume biography of Bellarmine. In this new version he takes St. Joseph into full account not only the scholarly work on Bellarmine and his times BX4700. B25B73 Junior published in the intervening years, but also his own considered re-estimate of College the great Jesuit's life and character. Jensen Beach John Berchmans was born 13 March 1599, in the city of Diest situated in what is now the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant He grew up in an atmosphere of political turmoil caused by a religious war between the Catholic and Protestant parts of the Low Countries. The miracle that led to his canonization occurred at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. In 1866, one year after the Civil War, he appeared to novice Mary Wilson. Mary's health was poor, and her parents thought that the gentler climate of south Louisiana could be a remedy. However, her health continued to decline, to the point where for about 40 days she had only been able to take liquids. "Being unable to speak, I said in my heart: 'Lord, Thou Who seest how I suffer, if it be for your honor and glory and the salvation of my soul, I ask through the intercession of Blessed Berchmans a little relief and health. Otherwise give me patience to the end.'" She went on to describe how John Berchmans then appeared to her, and she was immediately healed.[6] When the Academy opened a boys school in 2006, the trustees named it St. John Berchmans School. It is the only shrine at the exact location of a confirmed miracle in the United States.[7]
Title
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Author
Abstract/Notes
Daly, James J.
A Modern Galahad: St John 1973 Berchmans
His missionary work was spent with the troops during the Thirty Years War. His Foley, Albert SSJ Galahad spirit kept him aglow with the idea of spending himself for the S. salvation of the troops on their long and weary marches. Within the Society of Novitiate Jesus he saw brilliant examples of a career in saving souls.
Francois de Sales (2)
Introduction to the Devout 1961 Life (2) On the Love of God
Four Saints; the Meaning of Holiness
1963
1963
BX4700.B4 F6
(21 August 1567 – 28 December 1622) was a Bishop of Geneva He became noted for his deep faith and his gentle approach to the religious divisions in his land resulting from the Protestant Reformation. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly the Introduction to the Devout Life and the Treatise on the Love of God .
1622
1960
Library of Congress
St Joseph Novitiate BX4700.J565 D3 St Augustine Fl
Saint John Berchmans: The Story of the Saint of 1921 Innocence
St Francis De Sales
A saint whose example is recommended in solving the difficult problem of maintaining agreeable relations with the practical life of the hour without cooling in faith and reverence.
Lineage
de la The patron of writers and journalists, de Sales holds an honored place in French SSJ Bedoyere, literature. His great work, 'Introduction to the Devout Life", was a pioneer book Novitiate Michael in showing that Christian life is a call to everyone, rank or state of life.
BX4700.F85 B4
Day, Michael; translator
SSJ Novitiate
BV5030.F72 D3
SSJ Novitiate
BV5080.F76
Mary Christine Zimorski, Duquesne University
BT765.L313
Shows in language of beautiful simplicity and sincerity how a strong and resolute person may live in the world without being tainted by it‌
Since its original publication in the 17th century it remains a classic of mystical St Francis de theology. Presents an account of the origin and development of supernatural Sales love of God. Lavelle, Louis
The meaning of Holiness exemplified in Four Saints; St Francis, St Teresa of Avila, St john of the Cross, and St Francis De Sales
Title
Issue Date
Circa
2000
St Jeanne de Chantal
Saint Jeanne de Chantal: Noble Lady, Holy Woman
St Isaac Jogues
Abstract/Notes
Within this book are a multitude of precious insights on the Blessed Virgin edited by Mary as perfect exemplar of the Christian virtues. These 13 sermons, preached Father Lewis by that great yet gentle Doctor of the Church, St. Francis de Sales, between S. Fiorelli, 1602 and 1622, were remembered and carefully written down by the Visitation OSFS Nuns to whom he spoke. The only way of spiritual progress, Francis teaches, is through an opening to the Holy Spirit. It is he who sanctifies us, it is he who makes us understand the Morel, Father's loving plan, realized in Jesus Christ, the Savior. To make retreat with Claude St. Francis de Sales, to pray with him under his direction, is to renew our outlook on the grandeur of God and his goodness to us.
The Sermons of St. Francis 1985 de Sales on Our Lady
15 Days of Prayer with St. Francis de Sales
Author
Ravier, Andre
1646
Library of Congress
Sr. Mary BT608 .F73 1985 Rene, SSJ
Sr. Mary Rene, SSJ
Jane Frances de Chantal was born in Dijon, France, on 28 January 1572, the daughter of the royalist president of the Parliament of Burgundy. Her mother died when Jane was 18 months old. Her father became the main influence on her education. She developed into a woman of beauty and refinement, lively and cheerful in temperament.[4] She married the Baron de Chantal when she was 21 and then lived in the feudal castle of Bourbilly. Baron de Chantal was accidentally killed by an arquebus while out shooting in 1601. Left a widow at 28, with four children, the broken-hearted baroness took a vow of chastity. Her mother, stepmother, sister, first two children, and now her husband had died.[5] Chantal gained a reputation as an excellent manager of the estates of her husband, as well as of her difficult father-in-law, while also providing alms and nursing care to needy neighbors.
1641
1989
Lineage
This is a companion to Ravier's book St Frances de Sales: Sage and Saint, about an exemplary nun who, under the inspiration and direction of Francis de Sales, Unknown founder an entirely new religious order (Order of the Visitation). Born in Orleans, France, Isaac became a missionary who travelled among the Iroquois and Huron before eventually being martyred by the Mohawk people. He was the first European to Lake George, which he called the Lake of the Blessed Sacrament.
BX2179.F63 M6713 2000
Title
Issue Date
St Joseph of Cupertino
Another Man Named Joseph, The Life of St Joseph of Cupertino
St Vincent De Paul
Author
1965
Betz, Eva K.
Mary of Agreda
1669
Lineage
Library of Congress
His love for God gave him the desire to spend his life contemplating His goodness. He chose to follow in the steps of Francis of Assisi.
SSJ Novitiate
??
Also known as the Abbess of à greda (2 April 1602 – 24 May 1665), was a Franciscan abbess and spiritual writer, known especially for her extensive correspondence with King Philip IV of Spain and reports of her bilocation between Spain and its colonies in New Spain. She was a noted mystic of her era. A member of the Order of the Immaculate Conception, also known as Conceptionists, Mary of Jesus wrote 14 books, including a series of revelations about the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her bilocation activity is said to have occurred between her cloistered monastery in rural Spain and the Jumano Indians of central New Mexico and West Texas, and inspired many Franciscan missionaries in the New World. In popular culture since the 17th century, she has been dubbed the Lady in Blue and the Blue Nun, after the color of her order's habit.
1665
1978
Abstract/Notes Born into a strict life and poverty he chose the monastic life at age 17. He was a Conventual Franciscan friar and mystic who experienced miraculous levitation and intense visions. After being deemed disruptive to mass he was confined to a small cell, and was denounced by the Inquisition. He was canonized in 1767, and is the patron of aviation, astronauts, the mentally handicap, examinations and students.
1663
Mary of Agreda
The Mystical City of God
Circa
Originally published in 1914. Popular Abridgment of the Divine History and Life of the Virgin Mother of God. A monumental 4 volume, 2,676 page history of Unknown the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as revealed by Our Lady to this 17th-cntury Spanish nun. Venerable Mary saw in ecstasy all the events recorded here. Vincent is the patron of all works of charity. A number of organizations specifically inspired by his work and teaching and which claim Vincent as their founder or patron saint are grouped in a loose federation known as the Vincentian Family.
BT604.M3
Title
The Faith of St Vincent
Issue Date
Circa
Delarue, Jacques
1979
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
1680
Kateri Tekakwitha: Mystic 1992 of the Wilderness St Margaret Mary Alacoque The Autobiography of Saint Mary Margaret
Bunson, Margaret
1690
1930
Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection
The Practice of the Presence of God (2)
Author
1691
1977
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
Written for those who already know the saint and seek a deeper understanding of what molded his beliefs and how he was motivated. St Vincent gave utterly SSJ unbounded and complete belief in the Gospels like St Anthony of Egypt in the Novitiate 3rd century and St Francis of Assisi in the 12th century. Called "the Lily of the Mohawks," she was an Algonquin-Mohawk laywoman who took a vow of perpetual virginity after the death of her family to smallpox. She was shunned by her tribe, and was the first Indigenous American to be canonized, in 2012. She is the patroness of ecology and ecologists, those ridiculed for their piety, those in exile, the loss of one's parents, and Native Americans. This exciting work takes the reader inside Kateri's tribe and describes the customs and culture that shaped her life. As you travel with Kateri, you will begin to understand that she dwelt in yet another landscape, in the world of Unknown true mystics. She was a contemplative, a soul enraptured by God even in the wilds of a hostile land. A French nun of the Order of the Visitation of the Holy Mary who received visions of Jesus and Mary as well as the Sacred Heart. St. Margaret Mary often quotes the words of Our Lord to her, and revealed to her the absolute sanctity of His love. Further, she shows that God gave her a Unknown supernatural desire for great and continual suffering. This little book is a powerful antidote to our natural tendency to reduce, in our own thinking, the Divine Majesty to strictly human dimensions.
Library of Congress BX4700.V6 D4
E99.M8 T456 1992
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(c. 1614 – 12 February 1691) served as a lay brother in a Carmelite monastery in Paris. Christians commonly remember him for the intimacy he expressed concerning his relationship to God as recorded in a book compiled after his death, the classic Christian text, The Practice of the Presence of God . Brother According to Brother Lawrence the ultimate goal of every soul is aspiring to Lawrence of Robert B. union with God. "We must trust God once and for all and abandon ourselves to the Kruse Him alone." Resurrection
BX2349.L3813
Title The Practice of the Presence of God: The Complete Works of Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection
Issue Date
He devoted his time and activities into a way of serving and observing God's presence constantly, even in the humblest of tasks. His way is the way of the Unknown ordinary person seeking to consecrate their own life totally to the ever-present God.
Library of Congress BX2350.6 L38
1719
Also called Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle. He was a French priest and educational reformer, as well as founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He dedicated his life to serving and educating the poor children of France, and for this reason is the patron saint of educators, school principals, and teachers.
1940
SSJ St. Here is the story of St. John Baptist de La Salle, set down simply and without Catherine flourish, and making an extraordinary contribution biographically, historically, Convent BX4700 .J63D43 and from an educational point of view. Miami, SSJ Novitiate
Martin Dempsey
1716 1993
Lineage
The order he founded were known as the Passionists. He led a life of Sr Father consistency from beginning to end; it had no fits or starts, and even his most Catherine Eugene of St wonderful manifestations were supremely simple. When he was oppressed BX4700.P25 P5 from her Anthony with pains of body and desolation of mind, he repeated the words which were sister Mary heard on Calvary.
1868
John Baptist de La Salle
Abstract/Notes
Converted at age 19 after a mystical experience, and was influenced by the writings of St. Francis de Sales. After receiving a vision, he founded what became known as the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ. He was one of the most popular preachers of his day, and was known for his generous acts of mercy.
1694
St John Baptist de la Salle
St. Louis Marie de Montfort Wisdom's Fool: A Biography of St. Louis de Montfort (2)
Author Sr Mary David translator
1978
St Paul of the Cross
The Life of St Paul of the Cross: Founder of the Congregation of Discalced Clerks of the Holy Cross and Passion of Our Lord
Circa
French-Roman Catholic Priest and Confessor. Doherty, Eddie
A biography of St. Louis Marie de Montfort, based on years of study and research on the saint's life and writings.
Unknown
n/a
Title
Issue Date
Circa
Preparation for Total Consecration According to ca. 2000 St. Louis Marie de Montfort
St Veronica Giuliani
1727
St Alphonsus De Liguori
1787
The Incarnation Birth and Infancy of Jesus Christ (2)
1927
Author
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
Library of Congress
Montfort Publications
Excerpts from the saint's writings.
Unknown
n/a
Unknown
BX890.L5
She was born Orsola [Ursula] Giuliani at Mercatello in the Duchy of Urbino on December 27, 1660. Her parents were Francesco and Benedetta Mancini Giuliani. She was the youngest of seven sisters, three of whom embraced the monastic life. It is told that at the age of three years Ursula supposedly began to show great compassion for the poor. She would set apart a portion of her food for them, and even part with her clothes when she met a poor child scantily clad.[3] Her mother died when Ursula was seven years of age. In 1677, at the age of 17, Ursula was received into the monastery of the Capuchin Poor Clares in CittĂ di Castello in Umbria, Italy, taking the name of Veronica in memory of the Passion. At the conclusion of the ceremony of her reception, the bishop said to the abbess: "I commend this new daughter to your special care, for she will one day be a great saint." An Italian Catholic bishop, spiritual writer, composer, musician, artist, poet, lawyer, scholastic philosopher, and theologian. He founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, known as the Redemptorists, in 1732. As a Doctor of the Church, he is one of the most widely-read Catholic authors, and patron saint of confessors. St Alphonsus
Come, then, let us love the Babe of Bethlehem, was the enraptured cry of St Francis; let us love Jesus Christ, who has sought to attach our hearts to Him.
Title
The Glories of Mary
The Holy Eucharist
Issue Date
1931
1934
A Kingdom and a Cross: St. 1958 Alphonsus Liguori
Divine Love Came Down: Wisdom from Saint Alphonsus Liquori (2)
2003
Circa
Author
Abstract/Notes
Lineage
Volumes VII and VIII from the complete works of St Alphonsus. This work, The To Sr St Glories of Mary was first published in 1750, at Naples. He was 54 years old and Clarice Alphonsus, thought he was approaching death but lived another 37 years. He vowed to Larkin from translated never lose a moments time, and when he was not practicing ministry he Mother by Eugene divided the rest of his time between prayer and study, hardly allowing his body and Dad Grimm to rest. His zeal however, embraced all that might serve to promote the 1954 welfare of souls.
St Alphonsus translated The Sacrifice, the Sacrament, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ. Practice of by Eugene Love of Jesus Christ Grimm
Unknown
Library of Congress
BT600.L722
BX890.L5
Magaret, Helene
Because of his vast number of literary works: the majority of which form the Christ the basis of Catholic moral theology today: he acquired the title Doctor of the King Church, which has been granted to less than 20 others in 2000 years. An heir to Convent a fortune and fame who, attracted to a life of poverty and preaching, gave up Jacksonvill the material world and founded the Order of the Redemptorists. e Fl
Sabbag, Nancy
St Alphonsus, 18th century Italian bishop, evangelist, and founder of the SSJ Villa Redemptorist order, was in awe of God's love as revealed in the person of Flora/Brow BX2350.3 L54213 Jesus Christ and his sacrifice on the cross. His writings continue to stir hearts of n Hall believers to fall more deeply in love with the Lord.
BX4700.A378 M23
Title
Issue Date
St Philomena
Saint Philomena: Powerful 1952 with God
Circa
1805
Author
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On December 21, 1833, the Holy Office declared that there was nothing contrary to the Catholic faith in the revelations that Sister Maria Luisa di GesÚ (1799–1875), a Dominican tertiary from Naples, claimed to have received from the Saint herself. According to Sister Maria Luisa di GesÚ, Saint Philomena told her she was the daughter of a king in Greece who, with his wife, had converted to Christianity. At the age of about 13, she took a vow of consecrated virginity. When the Emperor Diocletian threatened to make war on her father, her father went with his family to Rome to ask for peace. The Emperor "fell in love" with the young St. Philomena and, when she refused to be his wife, subjected her to a series of torments: scourging, from whose effects two angels cured her; drowning with an anchor attached to her (two angels cut the rope and raised her to the river bank); being shot with arrows, (on the first occasion her wounds were healed; on the second, the arrows turned aside; and on the third, they returned and killed six of the archers, after which, several of the others became Christians). Finally the Emperor had her decapitated. The story goes that the decapitation occurred on a Friday at three in the afternoon, as with the death of Jesus. The anchor, three arrows, the palm and the ivy leaf on the tiles found in the tomb were interpreted as symbols of her martyrdom. In the Neapolitan nun's account, Saint Philomena also revealed that her birthday was January 10,[5] that her martyrdom occurred on August 10 (the date also of the arrival of her relics in Mugnano del Cardinale),[3] and that her name "Filumena" meant "daughter of light". (It is usually taken to be derived from a Greek word meaning "beloved".) Her tomb was discovered in 1802 in the ancient catacomb of St. Priscilla and was sealed with terra-cotta slabs in the manner reserved for nobility or great Mohr, Marie martyrs. Immediately upon the donation of the saint's remains, signal favors Unknown Helene began to be granted through her intercession unusual events occurred. Graces, favors, and even miracles increased in regularity.
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How to Converse Continually and Familiarly 1963 with God
Anne Catherine Emmerich
Life of Christ: The Biblical Revelations of Anna Catherina Emmerick as Recorded by Clemens Brentano
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St Acquire the habit of speaking to God as if you were alone with Him, familiarly Alphonsus, and with confidence and love, as to the dearest and most loving friends. Speak SSJ translated to him of your business, your plans, your troubles, your fears-of everything that Novitiate by L. X. concerns you.... for God is not wont to speak to a soul that does not speak to Aubin him.
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Born in Westphalia, Germany in September of 1774, Anne Catherine became an Augustinian nun. During the last twelve years of her life, she consumed nothing but the Eucharist and water, and received the full Stigmata before her death in 1812. She is known for her visions of the past and future, and of Heaven and Purgatory.
1812
1914
The Life of Anne Catherine 1968 Emmerich, Volume One
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Brentano, Clemens
This book contains nothing less than a day-by-day (frequently hour-by-hour) account of the Three Years of the Public Life and Christ, actually witnessed in dated 1956 BV5091. R4E55 vision by one of the greatest mystics of the nineteenth century.
The present biography, while a thorough treatment of the saint's life, also Schmoger, contains many of her famous visions of the past and the future, of Saints' lives, unknown Carl C.SS.R. and of numerous sacred subjects.
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Elizabeth Bayley Seton
Elizabeth Bayley Seton: 1774-1821
Mrs. Seton: Foundress of the American Sisters of Charity (2)
Author
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1951
Melville, Annabelle M.
A complex, fascinating and independent woman, Elizabeth Seton discovered her destiny as Mother Seton, founder of the Sisters of Charity: educator, healer, visionary and leader who became the first native born American Saint.
1962
Dirvin, Joseph I.
She was canonized on September 14, 1975. In Elizabeth Ann Seton states a cardinal, "we have a woman of faith in time of doubt, a woman of love for a time of coldness and division; and a woman of hope for a time of crisis and discouragement.
1850
1962
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Lived 28 August 1774- 4 January 1821. Founder of the first American congregation of religious sisters, the Sisters of Charity and established the first Catholic girls' school in the United States at Emmitsburg, Maryland. She was married at age 19, and converted to Catholicism after her husband's death. She is the patroness of Catholic Schools, seafarers, widows, and the State of Maryland.
1821
St Vincent Pallotti
The Life of St. Vincent Pallotti
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SSJ BX4700.S48 M46 Novitiate
SSJ Novitiate
BX4700.S48 D57
(21 April 1795 – 22 January 1850) was an Italian ecclesiastic and a saint. Born in Rome, he was the founder of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate later to be known as the "Pious Society of Missions" (the Pallottines). The original name was restored in 1947. He is buried in the church of San Salvatore in Onda. He is considered the forerunner of Catholic Action. His feast day is January 22.
His diary commences in the year 1816, when he was 20 years of age. In the SSJ Gaynor, John opening pages he lays down the principle that in all his actions, he will consult Immaculat BX4700.P35 G38 S. his spiritual director. He visited his director almost every day. Sin, repeated and e Convent unforgiven, leads to vice; vice leads finally to eternal destruction. Miami Fl
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Mother Theodore Geurin
Mother Theodore Geurin: A Woman for All Time
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St Jean-Marie Vianney
Mitchell, Penny Blaker
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Follows the life of Mother Theodore Geurin and the Order of the Sisters of Providence, of which Mother Theodore was the foundress.
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(8 May 1786 – 4 August 1859), commonly known in English as St. John Vianney, was a French parish priest who is venerated in the Catholic Church as a saint and as the patron saint of parish priests. He is often referred to as the " Curé d'Ars " (i.e., Parish Priest of Ars), internationally known for his priestly and pastoral work in his parish in Ars, France, because of the radical spiritual transformation of the community and its surroundings. Catholics attribute this to his saintly life, mortification, persevering ministry in the sacrament of confession, and ardent devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. His feast day is 4 August.
1859
Saint Jean-Marie Vianney: 1959 Cure of Ars (3)
Trouncer, Margaret
Saint John Vianney: The Village Priest Who Fought God's Battles
Cristiani, Leon
1983
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Théodore Guérin (2 October 1798 – 14 May 1856), designated by the Vatican as Saint Theodora, and born Anne-Thérèse Guérin, was a French-American saint and the foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-theWoods, a congregation of Catholic sisters at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Pope John Paul II beatified Guérin on 25 October 1998, and Pope Benedict XVI canonized her a Saint of the Roman Catholic Church on 15 October 2006.
1856
2006
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He grew up on a farm of several acres at the entrance of the village of Dardilly, SSJ St France. He had 5 siblings all born in an alcove of the main room under a picture Mary's of the Blessed Virgin. His family lived frugally and helped the poor. Hospitality Convent to vagrants was a family tradition with the Vianneys. Miami Fl
Many are coming to recognize the values he exemplified; love for the poor, a spirit of selflessness, a great love for the Eucharist, and a keen awareness of the seriousness of sin. His biography is a life to be read and reflected on.
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BX4700.V5 C6613
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Saint Gabriel Francis Possenti
Son of the Passion: The Story of Gabriel Francis Possenti
Author
Posage, Godfrey
1977
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He was named "the new patron of youth for the Universal Church" by Pope Benedict XV. This biography offers American youth a chance to become acquainted with the lad who, in the short span of five years, achieved sainthood… not by doing extraordinary things, but by doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.
Sr Mary Christine Zimorski
BX4700.G2 P6
(13 February 1847 - 13 July 1870) was an Italian Roman Catholic and the founder of the Little Sisters of the Mother of Sorrows.[1][2] Barbieri declined the married life in her adolescence - even when pressured - in favor of leading a life dedicated to the needs of others; she served as an educator for a while and joined a religious movement which made her a notable figure in her village.
1870
1980
Abstract/Notes (born Francesco Possenti March 1, 1838 – February 27, 1862) was an Italian Passionist clerical student. Born to a professional family, he gave up ambitions of a secular career to enter the Passionist Congregation. His life in the monastery was not extraordinary, yet he followed the rule of the congregation perfectly and was known for his great devotion to the sorrows of the Virgin Mary. He died from tuberculosis at the age of 23 in Isola del Gran Sasso, in the province of Teramo. He was canonized by Pope Benedict XV in 1920.
1862
St Clelia Barbieri
The Power Of Goodness: The Life of Blessed Clelia Barbieri
Circa
Zappulli, Cesare
At her beatification Pope Paul VI affirmed "The Church needs such saints. The world needs saints whose imitation of Christ and the tradition of the Church Sr Mary leads teach us that their lives were difficult and sweet… We turn our gaze to Christine BX4405.Z8 Z3613 Clelia….that sanctity, even that which merits the official prayer of the Church, is Zimorski possible in the young."
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St Bernadette Soubirous
The Song of Bernadette
1879
1944
Saint Bernadette: The Child and the Nun
1958
Bernadette Speaks: A Life of Saint Bernadette Soubirous in Her Own Words
1999
St. Therese Couerc At Prayer with Saint Therese Couderc St. Catherine Laboure
Circa
1885
1999
Author
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Also known as Saint Bernadette of Lourdes. She is best known for her experiences of Marian apparitions in 1858. She is the patroness of bodily illnesses, Lourdes, France, shepherds and shepherdesses, against poverty, and people ridiculed for their faith. The beautiful and deeply moving story of the miracle at Lourdes. On February 11, 1858, a poor, miserable‌ but imaginative 14 year old girl, Bernadette Soubirous, had a vision of a "beautiful lady," a vision later declared by the Werfel, Church to be a true evocation of the Holy Virgin. In 1940, the author Franz Franz Werfel, in desperate flight from the Nazis, found himself at Lourdes. In extreme stress he vowed to write the story of Bernadette, so that he might magnify, even in that inhuman era, "the divine mystery and holiness of man." This book is the fulfillment of that vow. Her parents were Francois and Louise, pious outstanding people. In 1856 they Trouncer, were poor largely due to her father's being taken advantage of because of his Margaret generosity. They were woefully returning to Lourdes. He was a failed miller. This is the beginning of her childhood story. A different kind of saint's biography: that reads almost like a novel. In these Laurentin, pages Bernadette lives again. It follows her from birth to death, hearing her Rene speak, watching her interact, experiencing with her the life-changing impact of 18 apparitions of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes. Mother Therese gave retreats, taught religion, worked in her garden, and learned to deal with personal illness. By the time of her death in 1885, her holiness was evident and on 10 May 1970, she was officially recognized as a saint. Her feast day is 26 September. A collection of prayers, songs, and meditations from St. Therese Couerc.
1876
An incorrupt saint, chosen by God to usher in the Marian Age.
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SSJ Novitiate
BX4700.B65 W4
Morning Star Convent, Lantana
BX4700.S65 T7
Unknown
BX4700.S65 L3613
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Saint Catherine Laboure of 1958 the Miraculous Medal (2)
Blessed Mary of Jesus Crucified
Dirvin, Joseph I.
1878
Thoughts of Sister Mary of Jesus Crucified: Foundress 1974 of the Carmel of Bethlehem
Mariam: The Little Arab, Blessed Mary of Jesus Crucified
St John Bosco
Author
Buzy, D.
Brunot, Amedee
1995
1888
Abstract/Notes
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This is the story of the saint through whom we received the Miraculous Medal. Who was this St. Catherine Laboure, who during her lifetime chose to remain entirely unknown, except to her confessor, as the visionary of the Miraculous Medal? To answer this question, the author spent 10 years in research, Unknown studying many documents never before available to her biographers and carrying out his investigation on Paris, Rome and Catherine's own village. What he has produced is a definitive life of the Saint which is at once highly readable and inspiring. Mariam Baouardy, or Mary of Jesus Crucified, 5 January 1846 – 26 August 1878), was a Discalced Carmelite nun of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. Born to Greek Catholic parents from Syria and Lebanon,[1] she was known for her service to the poor. In addition, she became a Christian mystic who suffered the stigmata, and has been canonized by the Catholic Church. The most striking feature of Mary's youth was extreme poverty and obscurity. She was born in Palestine in the village of Abellin. To the east behind some hills lies Nazareth, to the south the plains abruptly end at Mount Carmel. Mary was orphaned at the age of two. She refused marriage at the age of 13 maintaining she wanted to remain a virgin. She was determined even with threats from the bishop and clergy to live a consecrated life. Mary was reportedly martyred defending the faith but after a miracle she found herself lying in a grotto. She lived through hardships before joining the Carmelites.
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BX4700. L2 D5
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What is more stupefying than the appearance of a Saint? What could have Published by the brought greater hope in anxiety ridden Near East, than to tell the Palestinians: Bethlehem "See, there is a young girl of your own race, speaking your language, belonging Unknown Carmelites to one of your most venerated rights. And here are the great things the Almighty has done through he and in her." An Italian priest, educator and writer. He dedicated his life to the betterment of street children, juvenile delinquents, and other disadvantaged youth after witnessing the ill-effects of industrialization and urbanization in Turin. He developed what later became known as the Salesian Preventive System, a teaching system which is based on reason, religion and loving-kindness instead of punishment.
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This biography of John Bosco is skillfully assembled by the author having references all published works as well as John Bosco's own letters. During his time he founded two religious congregations, evolved a whole new pedagogy, and much more. But it is his work with children which predominates.
SSJ St Mary's Convent Miami Fl
LB675.B725 S5
Don Bosco
1957
Sheppard, Lancelot C.
Man With a Dream: The Story of Saint John Bosco
1978
Rinaldi, Peter M.
John Henry Newman
Kindly Light: The Spiritual Vision of John Henry Newman
St Damien of Molokai
1890
Elwood, J. Murray
1979
1889
When he was nine years old, John Bosco had the first of a remarkable series of dreams that continued for the rest of his life, guiding his vocation, predicting Unknown BX4700.B75 R56 future events, etc. Originally an Anglican clergyman before his conversion to Catholicism in 1845; described as the 'silent Father of Vatican II.' The author skillfully summarizes the major themes of Newman's spiritual Morning teaching, providing a refreshing new look at Newman the seeker of truth and Star Newman the spiritual guide. Throughout he has included carefully chosen Convent, BX4705 .N5 E48 excerpts from Newman's sermons, personal journal and correspondence, Orlando FL, which reveal a spirituality as fresh as springtime and as close to the heart of SSJ Christian faith as the gospels. Novitiate born Jozef De Veuster, was a Roman Catholic priest from Belgium and member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary,[3] a missionary religious institute. He won recognition for his ministry from 1873 to 1889 in the Kingdom of HawaiĘťi to people with leprosy (also known as Hansen's disease), who were required to live under a government-sanctioned medical quarantine on the island of MolokaĘťi on the Kalaupapa Peninsula. During this me, he taught the Catholic faith to the people of Hawaii. Father Damien also cared for the patients himself and established leadership within the community to build houses, schools, roads, hospitals, and churches. He dressed residents' ulcers, built a reservoir, made coffins, dug graves, shared pipes, and ate poi from his hands with them, providing both medical and emotional support. After eleven years caring for the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of those in the leper colony, Father Damien realized he had also contracted leprosy when he was scalded by hot water and felt no pain. He continued with his work despite the infection but finally succumbed to the disease on 15 April 1889.
Title Damien the Leper
Apostle of the Exiled: St. Damien of Molokai
Issue Date
Author Farrow, John
1954
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The magnificent story of courage, devotion, and sacrifice that has become SSJ legend. Damien fearlessly thrust aside all thoughts of personal danger to live a Novitiate flaming adventure of the spirit.
Library of Congress BX4705.D3 F3
Bunson, An 1865 law separated lepers by forcibly exiling all to the island of Molokai. It Margaret was on these shores where father Damien de Veuster stepped in the spring of Unknown BX4705.D25 B86 and Bunson 1873 Matthew
1989
St Therese of Lisieux
Thoughts of Saint Therese
Circa
1897
1915
translated from the French by an Irish Carmelite
Composed of 328 brief quotations arranges under 20 different topics, such as love of God, love of neighbor, faith, humility, detachment, confidence, selfabandonment, gratitude, zeal and suffering, this book consists of the saint's Unknown own words and writings, from The Story of a Soul, Counsels and Reminiscences, and her letters.
BX2179. T5E5 1915
To Sr St Andrew from the BX4700.T5 D58 author Albert Dolan 1934
1929
Dolan, Albert H.
A compilation of eight popular books: The Life of the Little Flower, The Living Sisters of the Little Flower, Our Sister in Heaven, Where the Little Flower Seems Nearest, The Little Flowers Mother, An Hour with the Little Flower, An Hour with the Little Flower, and Scapular Facts.
Therese: Saint of a Little Way (2)
1937
Keyes, Frances Parkinson
At the abbesses of Notre Dame du Pre Ms Parkinson was invited to write the story of Therese by herself, an average woman, about another woman whose life was apparently of only average opportunity, but who had within herself something that glorified it.
SSJ St Mary's Convent Miami Fl
BX4700.T5 K4
Collected Letters of St Therese of Lisieux
1949
Combes, Abbe editor
This book addresses the issue of authenticity, a problem with many of the writings about this great Saint
SSJ Novitiate
BX4700.T5 A53
1953
Translated by a Discalced Carmelite
Portrays a unique aspect of the saint, namely, the supernatural spirit, which is the basis of the whole edifice of her virtues and the essence of her sanctity.
SSJ St Charles Convent
BX4700.T5 A55
Collected Little Flower Works
To Love and to Suffer: the Gifts of the Holy Ghost in St. Therese of the Child Jesus
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Spiritual Childhood: A Study of St Teresa's Teaching
1953
Johnson, Vernon
Writes of the spiritual childhood made known to us by St Therese of Lisieux. A Unknown simplification whose "littleness" embraces and transfigures the whole of life".
Saint Therese and the Roses
1955
Homan, Helen Walker
She found her pathway to holiness right in her back yard. Creates another classic of delightful family life among five sisters, one of whom became a saint.
Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux (3)
1958
Knox, Ronald Translator
An exact rendition of the saint's words and ideas. In the last years of her life Therese wrote three autobiographical manuscripts that were edited by her sister, Mother Agnes of Jesus, after the saint's death.
The Complete Spiritual Doctrine of Saint Therese
1961
Jamart, Francois
The author shows conclusively that "her way of spiritual childhood" was and is intended as a way of life for all.
The Search for Saint Therese (2)
1961
The Photo Album of Saint Therese of Lisieux
1962
Therese Martin: The Story 1967 of St. Therese of Lisieux Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux (3)
1972
Circa
Author
Rohrbach, PeterThomas Rohrbach, PeterThomas Haughton, Rosemary Clarke, John translator
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St James Catholic School
Library of Congress BX4700.T5 J6
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SSJ Villa Flora/Brow BX4700.T5 A53 n Hall
Sr Mary Christine
BX4700.T5 J313
Therese Martin, an idyllic story of a sweet little girl who lived in Lisieux, SSJ BX4700.T5 entered the Carmelite convent, and died there at the age of 24. Before she Novitiate died, she wrote her memoirs and they were published after her death. These authentic photographs were taken for the most part by her sister Celine Unknown BX4700.T5 V543 (Sister Genevieve of the Holy Face) within the walls of Carmel of Lisieux, reproduced from the plates developed in the late 19th century. One thing she understood clearly and soon; that she would become a SSJ Carmelite nun at the earliest opportunity. The author captured the spirit, BX4700.T5 H3 Novitiate vivacity, and grace of this most unusual saint in a revised edition of her biography. This book was written due to a demand for an unedited translation of her autobiography.
Sr Kathleen Power
BX4700.T5 C5
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Sr Florence A record of St Therese's last words and actions. While she only lived to be 24 Bryan her example to true and total service of the L:ord are beyond exemplary. Pittsburg, PA
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St Therese of Lisieux, Her Last Conversations (3)
1977
Clarke, John translator
I Believe in Love
1982
Pere Jean du Talks about confident love, following the teaching of St Therese of Lisieux, of Coeur de whom Pope Pius Xii said: "She rediscovered the Gospel itself, the very heart of Unknown Jesus d'Elbee the Gospel."
BX2350.2 E413
Therese of Lisieux: A Biography
1983
In this carefully researched biography, the life, times, and spirituality of St. O'Connor, Therese of Lisieux are brought to vivid life. This candid portrait of a modern-day Unknown Patricia saint is sure to be an inspiration to all who seek to find their own "Little Way" to God.
BX4700.T5 O26 1983
The Passion of St Therese of Lisieux
1990
Gaucher, Guy
Experiencing St Therese Today
Two Sisters in the Spirit: Therese of Lisieux & Elizabeth of the Trinity (2)
1990
1992
"She will teach you the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Ponder her life, her words, her deeds and her death and you will see that she has changed you."
Unknown
In 1988 the Carmelites of the Ancient Observance explored how close Therese Sullivan, retains with believers today. This one volume from the 'Carmelite Studies' and Unknown John; editor it offers many insights into the richness of the Carmelite nun who was called by one of the popes :the greatest saint of modern times."
von Balthasar, Hans Urs
The two books were published in 1950 and 1953, respectively, the meaning of contemplative life was, for the most part, not a matter of debate in the Catholic Church. Therese and Elizabeth who died at 24 and 26, respectively, understood the act of total surrender to the triune God as the highest possible form of engagement on behalf of the world's salvation. However the book compares the differences between the saints and how it can benefit our own road to perfection.
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BX4700.T5 G3813
BX4700.T5 E97
Sr Mary Christine BX4700.T5 B2813 Zimorski
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Prayers and Meditations of 1992 Therese of Lisieux (2)
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Journey in prayer with one of Christianity's most beloved saints, following such Cavnar, themes as the love of God, love of neighbor, suffering, Therese's little way of Unknown Cindy, editor sacrifice, humility. And difficulties in prayer.
BX2179.T49 E5
SSJ Father MarieFormation Eugene of Father Marie-Eugene dedicated his life to the study of St Therese. He helps us Library St the Child to penetrate the heart of her message regarding the discovery of God as love. Augustine Jesus Fl
BX4700.T5 M32813
Under the Torrent of His Love (2)
1995
The Poetry of Saint Therese of Lisieux
1995
Kinney, Donald translator
These poems are among the least known of her writings. Background and Unknown PQ2450.TZZ16 A25 context are provided for each poem. Closes with the French text of the poems.
A Retreat With Therese of Lisieux: Loving Our Way to 1996 Holiness
Obbard, Elizabeth Ruth
Rev Robert The "little way" roots us in the sanctity of reality-the here and now, in ordinary L Magee, life, lived under the providence of God. St Martin De Porres
The Prayers of St Therese of Lisieux
1997
Gaucher, Guy
She wrote toward tend of life "prayer is an aspiration of then heart, it is a simple glance directed to heaven, it is a cry of gratitude and love in the midst of Unknown BX2179.T5 P7513 trial, which expands my soul and unites me to Jesus."
1997
De Meester, Conrad
She has been held universally as a modern prophet of confidence and love, and a messenger of hope. This book was issued on the centenary of her death in Unknown BX4700.T5 T4413 1897 by her religious family of Discalced Carmelites. Contains fourteen chapters by leading authorities on the saint.
Saint Therese of Lisieux: Her Life, Times, and Teaching (2)
BX2375.O23
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Issue Date
Therese of Lisieux: A Life of 1997 Love
Love in the Heart of the Church: The Mission of Therese of Lisieux
Maurice & Therese: The Story of a Love
The Fire of Love: Praying with Therese of Lisieux
1997, 2001
1998
1998
The Little Way of St Therese of Lisieux
1998
John and Therese: Flames of Love
1999
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Author
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Quoting extensively from her letters and poetry, Chalon lets Therese explain in her own words her famous philosophy of 'the little way of love.' By her own BX4700.T5C4813 extraordinary love, extended to the most hardened of criminals, the most Chalon, Jean Unknown 1997 callous of charlatans, the most abandoned of sinners, Therese gave to her contemporaries- and to everyone since- the reassurance of hope in God's infinite and merciful love. A contemplative Carmelite nun who died at the age of twenty-four, Therese is O'Donnell, an extremely popular saint among people of the most varied backgrounds. This Unknown Christopher new book, written for the centenary by a specialist in ecclesiology, examines what Therese may have to offer to a contemporary theology of the Church.
Ahern, Patrick
The collected correspondence between herself and a humble young seminarian, Maurice Belliere. Though they never met in person, they SSJ Villa exchanged twenty-one letters that open a window on the heart of Saint Flora/Brow Therese - a window that would have remained forever closed had Maurice not n Hall written to the Mother Superior at the convent asking for a nun to pray for him.
This warm and intimate portrait of Therese demonstrates that the message of her life is more relevant now than ever and introduces us to a practical McCaffrey, spirituality for our times. Her like was a celebration of littleness and weakness- Unknown James OCD qualities which are despised in this world with its relentless materialism, and yet which lead us directly to the loving heart of God.
BX4700.T5 O36 1997
BX4700.T5A4
n/a
Nelson, John
Along with Therese's own words, each section contains selections from the spiritual resources that influenced her: Holy Scripture and the Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis.
Unknown
BX2182.2 A76
Gaucher, Guy
The Influence of St John of the Cross in the Life and Writings of St Therese of Lisieux
Unknown
BX4700.T5 G37513
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The Context of Holiness: Psychological and Spiritual 2008 Reflections on the Life of St. Therese of Lisieux (2)
The Complete Works: Volume One, General Introduction and Major Spiritual Writings
Foley, Marc
1984
Lineage
Explores the psychological and spiritual dimensions of the life of St Therese. The premise is that the spiritual life is not an isolated sphere, cloistered from the realities of our human existence. Rather it is our response to God within the physical, psychological, social, and emotional dimensions of life.
Library of Congress BX2350.2 F573
Unknown
BX4700.T5 F65
Sr Mary Charles
BV5095.E5 P53
born Élisabeth Catez (18 July 1880 – 9 November 1906), was a French Discalced Carmelite professed religious in addition to being a mystic and a spiritual writer. She was known for the depth of her spiritual growth as a Carmelite as well as bleak periods in which her religious calling was perceived to be unsure according to those around her; she however was acknowledged for her persistence in pursuing the will of God and in devoting herself to the charism of the Carmelites.[
1906
Spiritual Doctrine of Sister 1948 Elizabeth of the Trinity
Abstract/Notes
Offers a portrayal of St Therese as a real person who experienced and dealt with all the Vicissitudes and trials of the human condition. What distinguished Foley, Marc Unknown her was her capacity to deal with the absurdities of daily life without losing perspective.
The Love That Keeps Us Sane: Living the Little Way 2000 of St Therese of Lisieux
Sister Elizabeth of the Trinity
Author
After a religious life of only 5 years Sister Elizabeth died at the age of 26. Her Philipon, M. secret from the beginning she realized the truth of the indwelling of the Trinity M. Editor in the souls of the just.
Elizabeth of the Trinity
The first of three volumes of Elizabeth's Complete Works, two-thirds of which have never been printed before, offers the essence of her spirituality in four Unknown spiritual treatises. Accompanied by notes by Father Conrad de Meester, O.C.D.
BX2350.A1 E45 1984
Title
Sister Elizabeth of the Trinity: Spiritual Writings
He is My Heaven: The Life of Elizabeth of the Trinity
Issue Date
Circa
Moorcroft, Jennifer
2001
1907
Lineage
1907
Library of Congress
BV5095.E5 P54
A modern mystic, Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity was a Discalced Carmelite nun who died in 1906 n the Dijon Carmel of France at the young age of 21 and BX4700.E44 M66 was beatified by Pope John Paul II on November 25, 1984. The author Unknown 2001 encapsulates Elizabeth's message, one that appeals to all who want to deepen their prayer lives, whether inside or outside the monastery cloister.
(1 September 1835 – 15 November 1907) was a Polish Discalced Carmelite friar inside the Russian partition of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, in the city of Vilnius (Russian: Вильна). He was a teacher, engineer, prisoner of war, royal tutor, and priest, who founded many Carmelite monasteries around Poland after their suppression by the Russians.
Became an engineer, a military officer, a leader in the 1863 insurrection against Russian domination, an exile in Siberia, a tutor, and eventually a Discalced Sr Mary Praskiewicz, Carmelite priest. He died (1907) in the Carmelite monastery he founder in Christine Sczepan T. Wadowice, the city where Karol Wojtyla, the future Pope Paul II who would Zimorski later beatify and canonize him; was born only 13 years later. Known today for boundless charity in the Siberian prison camps.
Saint Raphael Kalinowski: An Introduction to His Life 1998 and Spirituality
St Ann Preston
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Pope John Paul II celebrated her beatification in Paris on 25 November 1984; Philipon, M. Pope Francis approved her canonization on 3 March 2016, the date was Unknown M. Editor decided at a gathering of cardinals on 20 June 2016 and she was canonized as a saint on 16 October 2016.
1962
Saint Raphael Kalinowski
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An Irish Saint: The Life Story of Ann Preston
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Bingham, Helen E.
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Charles de Foucauld
Two Dancers in the Desert: The Life of Charles de 1981 Foucauld
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Eric George The simple story of an Irish girl who settled in Canada and learned to read only from one book-but that book was the Bible, and believing its promises she wrought BR1725.P684 B5 Hattiesbur wonders through prayer. g book store Viscount of Foucauld, born on September 15, 1858 in Strasbourg (France), died on December 1, 1916 in Tamanrasset (Algeria), was a cavalry officer in the French army, then an explorer and geographer, and finally a Catholic priest, hermit who lived amongst the Tuareg in the Sahara in Algeria. He was assassinated in 1916 and is considered by the Catholic Church to be a martyr. His inspiration and writings led to the founding of the Little Brothers of Jesus among other religious congregations. He was beatified on 13 November 2005 by Pope Benedict XVI.
1916
Lepetit, Charles
With the possible exceptions of Merton or Mother Teresa, no figure in the 20th century has exerted a greater spiritual influence that de Foucauld. This is a biography that states he was an officer in the French Foreign Legion, but was dismissed for dissoluteness. He later found again, through Moslem nomads in Unknown the desert, his long abandoned Christian faith. He was a colonialist, yet he made a major contribution to the liberation of the enslaved and to the struggle for the rights of the oppressed.
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Charles de Foucauld: Journey of the Spirit
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1920
1989
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Wright, Cathy, lsj
2005
St Teresa of the Andes
God the Joy of Life: A Biography of Saint Teresa of Jesus of the Andes
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In this book, Cathy Wright gives more than a compelling portrait of the new Blessed. A Little Sister of Jesus, one of the communities of religious women who draw their charism from the life and vision of Charles de Foucauld, Wright BX4705.F65 W75 also offers a keen insight into some major themes of his spirituality. Her words Unknown 2005 reveal how Blessed Charles, who wanted people of all faiths to look upon him as their 'universal brother,' can serve as a true spiritual guide and witness of communion for people of the twenty-first century.
Teresa of Jesus of Los Andes (13 July 1900 – 12 April 1920) - born as Juana Fernández Solar - (Spanish: Teresa de Jesús de Los Andes ) was a Chilean professed religious from the Discalced Carmelites.[1] Fernández Solar was a pious child but had an often unpredictable temperament for she could be prone to anger and being vain but could also demonstrate her charitable and loving nature; she seemed transformed when she decided to become a nun and her character seemed to change for her sole ambition was to dedicate herself to the service of God.[2] But her time in the convent was cut short due to her contracting an aggressive disease that killed her - she knew she would die but was consoled knowing she would be able to make her profession before she died.[
She became the first fruits of holiness in the Teresian Carmel of Latin America, light of Christ for the whole Chilean Church. John Paul II states, "In her young Griffin, life and 11 months as a Carmelite nun, God has made shine in an admirable Michael D. way the light of his Son Jesus Christ, so that she may be a beacon of light to the world. For a secularized society, that lives far from God, the Chilean Carmelite, who with joy I present as a model for the perennial youth of the Gospel."
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St. Raphaela Mary
Saint Raphaela Mary and the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Blessed Conchita of Mexico
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Wilson, Robert H
1977
Muller, Gerald F.
1937
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Tells the life and legacy of St. Raphaela Mary.
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(born January 13, 1891 – executed November 23, 1927) was a Mexican Jesuit Catholic priest executed under the presidency of Plutarco Elías Calles on charges of bombing and attempted assassination of former Mexican President Álvaro Obregón. Pro's arrest, lack of trial, and evidential support gained prominence during the Cristero War. Known for his religious piety and innocence, he was beatified in Rome on September 25, 1988, by Pope John Paul II as a Catholic martyr, killed in odium fidei (in hatred of the faith).
1927
1996
Abstract/Notes Born in March of 1850 in Spain, Raphaela Maria Porras y Ayllon was devoted to the poor and underprivileged in her community. She dedicated herself to God while in her teenage years, and with her sister became the founder of the Congregation of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, of which she is considered patron saint.
1925
Miguel Augustin Pro
With Life and Laughter: The Life of Father Pro
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In November, 1927 he was killed by firing squad in Mexico City. He had committed no crime. As a Jesuit he worked hard and patiently to bring bread to Unknown BX4705. P72 M8 the poor and the Eucharist to the faithful. He was hated and hunted by secret police and by the army throughout Mexico. Married at age 22 and a mother of nine children, Conchita later founded a new religious order with the permission of Pope Pius X. She is known for having fulfilled all the vocations of a woman.
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"By the Grace of God, I opened this book Drawing from 66 handwritten notebooks left by the mystic, Father Philipon has today, edited by edited and compiled her principal message: the Cross, the Church, the Trinity. March 3, M.M. She addresses herself to all categories of the People of God, to lay and to 1992; 20 Philipon, OP married people, to priests and to bishops, to religious and to all consecrated years after lives. the 35th anniversar y of the death of Conchita. MSB (sic)"
Conchita: A Mother's Spiritual Diary
St Maria Faustina Kowalska
Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul (4)
Circa
1981
Mercy My Mission: Life of 1987 Sister Faustina H. Kowalska
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She was a Polish Roman Catholic nun and mystic. Her apparitions of Jesus Christ inspired the Roman Catholic devotion to the Divine Mercy and earned her the title of "Apostle of Divine Mercy". Throughout her life, Faustina reported having visions of Jesus and conversations with him, of which she 1938 wrote in her diary, later published as The Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul. Her biography, submitted to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, quoted some of these conversations with Jesus regarding the Divine Mercy devotion. The Dairy, whose object is devotion to Divine Mercy is of interest for two reasons: The Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith withdrew censures Kowalska, in relation to the writing s of Sr Faustina and an encyclical of John Paul II fixed Unknown BX4705.F266 A3 M. Faustina attention on this most wonderful attribute of God and extraordinary aspect of salvation, which is the Divine Mercy. When Hitler was coming to power, Jesus Himself came to a peasant Polish girl, Michalenko, Known in religion as Sister Faustina. She accepted the invitation to become his MLCS 88 07339 Unknown Sophia (B) apostle and secretary, and to announce to mankind anew the Gospel message of God's mercy.
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Sister Faustina Kowalska: Her Life and Mission
1990
In learning about her life we more fully understand the message "God, who is Tarnawska, rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us…" She experienced Unknown BX4705.K687 T37 Maria divine mercy and was an authentic apostle of Mercy. Christ made use of her so that he could remind us of the greatness of Divine Merciful Love.
Special Urgency of Mercy: Why Sister Faustina (2)
1990
Kosicki, George W.
An urgent plea and exhortation to listen to the Lord's message of mercy in the Unknown way He presented it to us: Now is the time to turn to His mercy.
Kosicki, George W.
In 1931 Faustina heard Jesus' message to paint the Image of the Divine Mercy, which shows rays of light streaming from His heart. She recorded this message Unknown BX2170.C56 F38 in addition to others in her diary.
Revelations of Divine Mercy: Daily Readings 1996 from the Dairy of Blessed Faustina Kowalska (2) Study Guide to the Diary of 1996 St Maria Faustina Kowalska
Her diary was presented in often unrelated bits and pieces, in no logical, Sr Mary thematic, or even chronological order. This study guide assembles her Christine invaluable diary into an understandable format Zimorski During the turbulent years preceding WWII, an unknown and largely Odell, unschooled Polish nun received an amazing revelation of the boundless mercy Unknown Catherine M. of God. Among her many admirers was Pope John Paul II who made many pilgrimages to her tomb in Lagiewniki, Poland. Kosicki, George W.
Faustina: Apostle of Divine 1998 Mercy The Young Life of Sister Faustina The Spirituality of Saint Sister Faustina: A Road to Communion with God
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BX4700.F175 O34
1999
Mohan, Claire Jordan
Claire Jordan Mohan is an author of books for young people and focuses on Saints and the young lives of saints.
Unknown
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2000
Siepak, Elzbieta and Dlubak, M. Nazaria
Her faith guarded against religionism (practicing only in prayer), since she called for performing deeds of mercy. On the other hand guarded against reducing religiousness to performing charitable works. From her we learn namely, the art of living in the spirit of childlike trust toward God and mercy toward neighbor.
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SSJ Novitiate
BX4705.K625 L6713
St Maximilian Kolbe The Last Days of Maximilian Kolbe
NA
1941 1968
A Franciscan, he died a martyr in the Auschwitz concentration camp in WWII. In 1979, John Paul II visiting Kolbe's death cell said: "It was impossible for me Lorit, Sergius not to come here as Pope. I have come to this special shrine, the birthplace, I C. can say, of the patron of our difficult century…to pray…"
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The Death Camp Proved 1971 Him Real: The Life of Father Maximillian Kolbe Immaculate Conception and the Holy Spirit: The 1977 Marian Teachings of St. Maximilian Kolbe Saint Maximilian Kolbe: Apostle of our Difficult Age 1982 (2)
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Winowska, Maria
Fr Kolbe put his fellow prisoners ahead of his interests in the most difficult of conditions in a Nazi concentration camp.
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Manteau- A profound study of Kolbe's basic discovery: Mary the Immaculata is the chief Bonamy HM, visible manifestation of the Holy Spirit's presence in the Church, and the Unknown OP universal instrument of the Spirit's mission to unite all men to Christ our Savior.
Wright, Paul This is the most complete biography of Kolbe in the English language. Contains Unknown BX4700.K55 R53 A a reliable account of his holy life and heroic death at Auschwitz.
Stronger Than Hatred: A Collection of Spiritual Writings
1988
Kolbe, Maximilian
Forget Not Love: The Passion of Maximilian Kolbe
1991
Frossard, Andre
St. Josephine Bakhita Bakhita
He offered his own life at the concentration camp at Auschwitz in the place of a BX2350.2 fellow prisoner. A collection of his writings is provided that go back 16 years Unknown K592213 before his death. Reading those makes nit easy to understand how he was prepared to be a martyr through his devotion to Christ. Chronicles the dramatic and moving life of this Polish Franciscan who volunteered to die in the place of a fellow prisoner in Auschwitz. Shows how Unknown BX4705.K625 F76 Kolbe's whole life was one of extraordinary generosity in devotion to his ideal of "love without limits." A Sudanese- Italian Canossian nun active in Italy for 45 years after being enslaved in Sudan. She was canonized in 2002, and is the patron saint of Sudan.
1947 1993
BT610. M3413 1977
Ukken, Clare FSP
Details the life and struggles of Sr. Josephine Bakhita.
Unknown
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St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
Edith Stein
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1942
She was a German Jewish philosopher who converted to Roman Catholicism and became a Discalced Carmelite nun. She is canonized as a martyr and saint of the Catholic Church, and she is one of six co-patron saints of Europe. From reading the works of the reformer of the Carmelite Order, Teresa of Ávila, she was drawn to the Catholic faith. She was baptized on 1 January 1922 into the Roman Catholic Church. At that point, she wanted to become a Discalced Carmelite nun, but was dissuaded by her spiritual mentors. She then taught at a Catholic school of education in Speyer. As a result of the requirement of an "Aryan certificate" for civil servants promulgated by the Nazi government in April 1933 as part of its Law for the Restoration of the Professional Civil Service, she had to quit her teaching position. She was admitted to the Discalced Carmelite monastery in Cologne the following October. She received the religious habit of the Order as a novice in April 1934, taking the religious name Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. In 1938, she and her sister Rosa, by then also a convert and an extern sister (tertiaries of the Order, who would handle the community′s needs outside the monastery), were sent to the Carmelite monastery in Echt, Netherlands, for their safety. Despite the Nazi invasion of that state in 1940, they remained undisturbed until they were arrested by the Nazis on 2 August 1942 and sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp, where they died in the gas chamber on 9 August 1942.
1942
Edith Stein was a German Jewish philosopher who converted to Catholicism and became a Discalced Carmelite nun. She is canonized as a martyr and saint of the Catholic Church, and she is one of six co-patron saints of Europe. She received the religious habit of the Order as a novice in April 1934, taking the religious name Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. In 1938, she and her sister Rosa, by then also a convert and an extern sister (tertiaries of the Order, who would handle the community′s needs outside the monastery), were sent to the Carmelite monastery in Echt, Netherlands, for their safety. Despite the Nazi invasion of that state in 1940, they remained undisturbed until they were arrested by the Nazis on 2 August 1942 and sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp, where they died in the gas chamber on 9 August 1942.
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The Collected Works of Edith Stein Volume V
1986
Edith Stein: Her Life in Photos and Documents
1987
Carmelite Studies IV: Edith Stein Symposium, Teresian 1987 Culture Edith Stein, Scholar, Feminist, Saint
1988
Selected Writings by Edith 1990 Stein
Edith Stein: A Biography
1992
Holiness Befits Your House: Documentation on the 2000 Canonization of Edith Stein
The Life and Thought of St. 2000 Edith Stein
Finite and Eternal Being
2002
Circa
Author
Abstract/Notes
Koeppel, Josephine; translator
Self Portrait in Letters 1916-1942. She joins a deeply sensitive heart with her keen intelligence, revealing herself to be a wise mentor and caring friend available to anyone who approached her. Stein dedicated every free minute to St John of the Cross whose life and Neyer, Maria teachings had only one goal: "Ascent to Mount Carmel" where God would be Amata encountered. Sullivan, John; editor
The Life and Thought of Edith Stein. She was gassed at Auschwitz in 1942 and died a martyr.
Why is Edith Stein more famous now than when she was alive? You'll find the answers in this work on a remarkable woman. In 1987 she was beatified by Pope John Paul II. With comments, reminiscences and translations of her prayers and poems. She Stein, Edith said that a translator must be like a pane of clear glass, letting the writer's own words be seen as plainly as possible. The untold story of the Philosopher and Mystic who lost her life in the death Herbstrith, camps od Auschwitz. The remarkable story of the Jewish woman that Waltraud converted to Catholicism and became successful in the male-dominated world of German philosophy. edited by Records the papal statements and Washington commemoration of the saint's John canonization in 1998. Sullivan, OCD STD Introduces the reader to the life and thought of this truly extraordinary woman whose legacy has much to offer those of us who are privileged to live in the 3rd Oben, Freda millennium. Her seminal work as philosopher and theologian wedded Mary phenomenology to scholasticism and brought her wide acclaim as an innovative thinker. Stein's master work, the culmination of her lifelong search for truth in all its philosophical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. Tales us on a journey Stein, Edith through a vast range of philosophy such as potency and act, substance and accident, matter and form, time and eternity in creative dialog with the great thinkers of the past (Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Scotus). Oben, Freda Mary
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Charlene Kirkland, Cocoa Beach Fl
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Title
The Science of the Cross
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Edith Stein: The Life of a 2004 Philosopher and Carmelite
A Call to Sanctity: The Formation and Life of Mother Katharine Drexel
1955
1988
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Helps the reader apprehend the difference in the symbolic character of cross and night and why the night symbol prevails in John. A night through which the Stein, Edith Unknown BX4700.J7 S7513 soul must pass to reach union with God and points out how entering the night is equivalent to carrying the cross. Posselt, The Author was Novice Director, the Mother Prioress of the Cologne Carmel BX4705.5 S814 Unknown Teresia when Edith Stein lived there. This is her tribute to Stein. T47 Renata
2002
Mother Katharine Drexel
Author
Born in Philadelphia, PA in November 1858, Mother Katharine Drexel was the second American to become canonized as a saint. Her feast day is 3 March, and she is considered the patroness of philanthropy and racial justice. In 2011, she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame for her missionary work among Indigenous American and African-American groups. "With in-depth research, charming anecdotes and a compelling style, A CALL TO SANCTITY serves as a fitting tribute to the foundress of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Indeed, the courageous life and ministry of Mother Lou Baldwin Katharine Drexel come alive in these pages, an excellent biography which Unknown captures the pioneering commitment and faith of one of the leading Catholic women in the history of the United States."- Anthony J. Bevilacqua, Archbishop of Philadelphia
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Padre Pio
Padre Pio: His Life and Mission
Circa
Ingoldsby, Mary F. Fr. Alessio Parente OFM Cap.
1978
1997
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Something Beautiful for God (2)
Tangari, Katharina
1996
1971
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N/A- printed in Ireland
(May 25, 1887 – September 23, 1968), was a friar, priest, stigmatist, and mystic,[1] now venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. Born Francesco Forgione, he was given the name of Pius (Italian: Pio ) when he joined the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. Francesco Forgione was born to Grazio Mario Forgione (1860–1946) and Maria Giuseppa Di Nunzio (1859–1929) on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, a town in the southern Italian region of Campania.[3] His parents were peasant farmers.[4] He was baptized in the nearby Santa Anna Chapel, which stands upon the walls of a castle.[5] He later served as an altar server in this same chapel. He had an older brother, Michele, and three younger sisters, Felicita, Pellegrina, and Grazia (who was later to become a Bridgettine nun).[4] His parents had two other children who died in infancy.[3] When he was baptized, he was given the name Francesco. He stated that by the time he was five years old, he had already made the decision to dedicate his entire life to God.[3][5] He worked on the land up to the age of 10, looking after the small flock of sheep the family owned.[
1968
The Holy Souls "Viva Padre 1988 Pio"
Stories of Padre Pio
Author
Follows the life and spiritual journey of Padre Pio from childhood until his death and legacy.
A chronical of the saint's life, including his stigmatization and dedication of the N/A- published in Unknown Home for the Relief of Suffering. Italy Demonstrates ways in which St Padre Pio dealt with people to heal their bodies, souls, and hearts, through miracles, provincial coincidences, and other remarkable answers to prayers. Tells stories of his dedication as a confessor Unknown solving difficult problems with a few inspired words, enabling the petitioner to receive special graces and favors from God.
BX4705.P49
One of the most influential religious figures of the Catholic church, all without having the benefit of offices, palaces, residences, secretaries, or telephones, but always working from the street. Muggeridge, An inspiring portrait of the shining love and holy wisdom of Mother Teresa-one SSJ Malcolm of the Lord's most extraordinary messengers Novitiate
BX4705.T4 M84
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To Give the Love of Christ: A Portrait of Mother 1978 Teresa and the Missionary of Charity
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From the poverty-filled streets of Calcutta her mission to the dying has reached McGovern, SSJ throughout the world to provide a new vision to all human lives and new hope James Novitiate to all who suffer and die alone.
BX4705.T4455 M32
SSJ Formation Library St Augustine Fl
BX2182.2 T398
Shares the secret of surrendering everything to God; our time, our money, our talents, our very selves. She shows us how this secret unlocks the heart of God Unknown and releases his boundless love into our lives and the lives around us.
BX2182.2 T397
Words to Love By (2)
1983
Mother Teresa
One Heart Full of Love
1984
Mother Teresa
Total Surrender (2)
1985
Mother Teresa
Jesus the Word to be Spoken: Prayer and Meditation for Every Day of the Year
1986
Mother Teresa
Loving Jesus
1991
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa: The Authorized Biography (2)
1992
Chawla, Navin
Mother Teresa: A Simple Path (4)
1995
Vardey, Lucinda
Meditations from a Simple 1996 Path
Vardey, Lucinda
In her own words, she offers a simple basis of her spirituality and a clear reminder of the basis for all spiritual growth.
Tells of the simple joy of following Jesus and surrendering fully to Him.
Servant Unknown Publications Ann Arbor Michigan
SSJ Villa Speaks to her own missionaries of charity, but also to each of us about the joy Flora/Brow of living completely for Jesus. n Hall Shares the heart of Jesus is a way that will inspire you to love those who are forgotten and neglected. The needy and the poor, she insists, are not only those in our inner city slums and Third World countries, but those who suffer Unknown BX2182.2 T396 spiritually or physically in our own families and neighborhoods-an unappreciated spouse, a neglected child, or a lonely shut-in. Starting out with no resources or preconceived ideas, armed only with her faith, she created an enormously successful religious order that spread to over Brother BX4406.C1 Jude 100 countries, setting up institutions for the destitute, the handicapped, orphans, the leprosy-infected and the dying. In her own words, Mother Teresa shares her experiences that led her to her SSJ Villa extraordinary charitable work. Gives voice to her remarkable spirit who Flora/Brow BX4406.5 Z8 A3 dedicated her life to the poorest among us. n Hall Excerpted from A Simple Path
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Teresa of the Poor, The Life 1996 of Teresa of Calcutta Mother Teresa: No Greater 1997 Love (3)
Mother Teresa: A Complete Authorized Biography
1997
Mother Teresa's : Reaching 1998 Out in Love (2)
Beatification of Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Mother Teresa: Her Essential Wisdom
Mother Teresa's Prescription: Finding Happiness and Peace in Service (3)
2003
Circa
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Allegri, Renzo Benenate, Becky and Durepos, Joseph editors
A chronical of a long meeting between a journalist and a great "Saint" of our time.
SSJ Novitiate
Library of Congress
BX4406.5 Z8 A5513
No Greater Love is the essential wisdom of Mother Teresa-the most accessible and inspirational collection of her teachings ever published. Features Mother Unknown Teresa on love, living, service, poverty, forgiveness, and Jesus.
BX2350.2 T468
Mother Teresa realized that accounts of her life and views and of the work of her nuns and brothers could inspire others to share their efforts, their joy, and Sr. Marie their faith. And that is why, in 1991, she gave permission to author Kathryn Rene, SSJ Spink, who had known Mother Teresa and been involved in her mission for thirteen years, to proceed with a full account of her life.
BX406.5.Z8 S65 1997
Le Joly, Teresa wrote nothing for publication, yet she spoke on countless occasions in Edward and more that 100 countries. Because she always knew exactly what she intended Unknown Chaliha, Jaya to convey, her words were always to the point and her stories never lengthy.
BX2350.2 T469
"By blood I am Albanian. By citizenship, an Indian, by faith, I am a Catholic nun. SSJ As to my calling, I belong to the world. As to my Heart, I belong entirely to the Novitiate Heart of Jesus".
MLCS 2009/42007 (B)
Spink, Kathryn
Piazza San Pietro
A collection of hundreds of inspiring quotations from Mother Teresa. In her public life , she visited and spoke in more than one hundred countries about the subjects closest to her heart. The meaning of love, the importance of charity and service to the poor, the need for prayer, the value of family, the role of suffering, and the absolute dignity of every human being.
2006
Kelly-Gangi, Carol
2006
Wright, a wealthy cardiologist shares his personal journey to understand God's will. He sought out Mother Teresa successfully and started to embrace a life from Sr. M. Wright, Paul based on the 10 spiritual attitudes: compassion and love, contentment and Victor to A gratitude, honesty, patience, tolerance, forgiveness, humility, faith, Sr. Rene commitment to community, and reverence for life.
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Title
Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light (3)
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2007
Purgatory: Explained by the Lives and Legends of Saints
1926
These Three Hearts
1940
Heroes of the Cross: An American Martyrology
1945
Letters to the Martyrs
1951
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The private writings of the "Saint of Calcutta." Mother Teresa became an icon Kolodiejchuk of compassion to people of all religions, her contributions to serving the poor , Brian that no one else would look after have been acclaimed throughout the world.
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Sr. Marie BX4406.5 Z8 T46 Rene, SSJ
General Books on Saints A fact of divine revelation that the soul of every person who dies in a state of grace, but without having made sufficient expiation on earth for his forgiven sins, will undergo the punishment and purification of Purgatory before entering Schouppe, F. heaven. In this book scores of true stories of apparitions and revelations on Unknown BT841.S3513 X. Purgatory taken form the lives of St Margaret Mary, St Teresa of Avila, St Bridget of Sweden, St Gertrude the Great, St Francis de Sales, St Catherine of Genoa, St Thomas Aquinas, etc. Yeo, Writings on the Blessed Claude de la Colombiere, St. Margaret-Mary, and the SSJ BX4700. M38 Y4 Margaret Sacred Heart. Novitiate The book had its origins as a pamphlet entitled Franciscan Martyrs of North America. The addition of ALL martyrs led to the renewed subtitle. The chapters Habig, Brother BX3607.H3 document martyrs state-by-state and also in Canada, Central America, and Marion A. Jude Mexico. The appendix contains a list of American martyrs by diocese and many other invaluable documentation.
Homan, Helen Walker
In the Foreword it describes Pater's imprisonment and martyrdom for following and spreading the Word of Jesus. The author emphasizes that was SSJ the 1st century but martyrdom regularly occurred even in 1951 (when the book Formation was published) and today. There are eight martyr's stories: Saint Stephen, St Library St Maria Goretti, Saint Kolbe, St Ignatius of Antioch, St Thomas the apostle, Father Augustine Pro, martyr of Mexico, Father Delp of Germany, and St Sebastian, protector Fl against the plague.
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Saints for our Times
1952
Maynard, Theodore
Saints and Ourselves: Personal Portraits of Favorite Saints by 24 Catholic Authors
1953
Caraman, Philip editor
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The saints are our exemplars. Recognizes that there are many saints and some SSJ saint's lives and examples can be more influential on one person versus Novitiate another
BX4655.M35
Each writer tells why their favorite saint appeals to them, sketches the saint's life and personality, and above all, conveys the significance of that saint for people today.
Robert Kincaid
BX4655.C35
1953, 1975
The Slaves of Contains short biographies of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint Anthony of the Padua, The Little Flower of Jesus, Saint Mary Magdalen, The Cure of Ars, Saint Immaculate Patrick, Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Saint Isaac Jogues, Saint Andrew Bobola, Heart of Saint Francis Xavier, Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini, and Saint Pius V. Mary
none in the actual book, but contains a sticky note
n/a
Lives of Saints: With excerpts from their writings
1954
Editorial supervision The quintessential reference for summaries of the Saints; Draws from Butler's by Father Lives of saints Joseph Vann
SSJ Novitiate
BX4655.V2
Heavenly Friends: A Saint for Each Day (2)
1958
Levy, Rosalie Marie
St Paul stated "Let us imagine ourselves always under the gaze of that legion of SSJ Mercy Saints. Let us read about their achievements and meditate on the examples Hospital they set for us". Miami, Fl
BX4655.L4
Saints to Know and Love
Saints for Sinners (2)
1959
Goodier, Alban
Saint Watching (2)
1961
McGinley, Phyllis
Summaries of nine saints that attained spirituality and human perfection via thorny roads: John of the Cross, Francis Xavier, Camillus de Lellis, Joseph of Cupertino, Margaret of Cortona, Claude de la Colombiere, Augustine, John of God, Benedict Joseph Lubre.
SSJ Novitiate
Succeeds in rescuing the saints from their pious niches to show to people of all SSJ faiths, or none, the personalities and deeds and how they are related to living Novitiate today.
BX4655.G6
BX4655.M23
Title The Mediaeval Mystics of England
Issue Date 1961
Butler's Lives of Saints: Complete Edition: Volumes 1962 II-IV
My Nameday: Come for Dessert
Spiritual Diary: Selected Sayings and Examples of Saints
Circa
Author edited by Eric Colledge
Abstract/Notes
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This representative volume includes the selected work of seven of the best known figures of England's mediaeval period.
St. Joseph Junior College Jensen Beach, FIT
Originally published between 1756 and 1759. Revised edition by Herbert Thurston published between 1926 to 1938. Alban Butler was born in England in St Joseph Thurston, 1710. He was a priest and taught philosophy and theology to other candidates Junior Herbert, and for the priesthood. He completed several writings, but "Lives of Saints" was his College Attwater, masterpiece. The Book is a compendium summarizing most all Saints and Jensen Donald provides and brief biography for each Saint organized by the Saint's feast Beach Fl month.
Library of Congress BV5077. G7C63
BX4654.B8
1962
Our Lady of Lourdes Convent Greenville An invitation to parents to celebrate the family's namedays. It contains the Mississippi McLoughlin, names, feasts, and symbols of our Blessed Mother and the saints, prayers of , San Jose BX4656 .5. M3 Helen the liturgy, and appropriate desserts for the celebration of the sanctoral cycle Jacksonvill of the Church year in the home. e "Beth + familyenjoySister Anne May 2019"
1962
Linda Treats each of twelve virtues one for each month of the year: perfection, The Taylor, Sr. humility, mortification, patience, meekness, obedience, simplicity, diligence, Daughters of St. Mark, prayer, confidence, clarity and union. Under each virtue are gathered pertinent St. Paul SSJ sayings and examples of Saints for each day. Novitiate
1962, The Picture Book of Saints 1974, 1979
Lovasik, Lawrence G.
Alphabetically lists the major saints, providing a small biographies of and prayers relating to each saint.
BV5030 .S65
Unknown BX4658 .L6 1979
Title
Saints for Now
Issue Date 1963
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Luce, Clare Boothe
A treasury of unforgettable biographies by 21 of the best writers at the time of publication. Kathleen Norris, St Jude; Evylyn Waugh, St Helena Empress; Rebecca West, St Augustine; and others
Robert Kincaid
BX4655.L85
Saints for Young People for Every Day of the Year 1963 Volumes I and II
Here you will enjoy stories from 365 different saints. Some lived long livers, Daughters of others not. You will meet people every nation and race, and from many Elizabeth St Paul different centuries, starting with the early days of the Church through the 20th Buckley century.
Fifty-Seven Saints for Boys 1963 and Girls
Daughters of St Paul
Irish Saints
1964
Letters from the Saints (2) 1964
Reilly, Robert
The Church honors the saints so they can pray to God for us, but also that we may learn from them and imitate them. God wants us all to become saints. These saints did great things, others did ordinary things. Yet they all bear a likeness to Christ in they way they lived.
BX4653.D34
Mr and Mrs Grady Black
BX4658.H39
Sr. Anne The Emerald Isle boasts a long-standing tradition of saints and holy people- a Campbell, heritage that offers insight into the true character and history of the Irish. IRISH San Jose SAINTS explores the facts and legends behind twelve men and women admired Convent for their saintly devotion to God and love for their fellow man. Jacksonvill e FL
BX4659. I7R4 1992
A collection of letters from saints throughout history applied to the topics: The A Christian in the World, in the Home, in the Church, The Christian Life, and The Benedictine Christian Death. "we the faithful are the saints, all men and women in this book SSJ Monk of are our brothers and sisters, one with us in the communion of Saints. Because Novitiate Stanbrook by our Baptism we put on Christ Jesus, then potentially every one of us, like Abbey them, is a saint.
BX4654.L4
Title
Caves, Conversions, and Creatures
Issue Date
1967
Magnificent Witnesses: 40 1970 English and Welsh Martyrs
The Soul Afire: Revelation of the Mystics Saint of the Day Jan-June Volume 1 (2) Saint of the Day July-Dec. Volume 2 (2) The Sayings of the Desert Fathers: The Alphabetical Collection
1973
1974 1975
1975
St. Michael and the Angels 1977
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TwiggPorter, George
Three great saints climbed mountains to find God in their souls and in their fellow men. St Patrick, St Francis and St Ignatius sought moments of quiet and solitude in their lives as a means to find themselves and in the process to find God.
SSJ Novitiate
BX4658.T87
These 40 martyrs gave outstanding evidence of a sincere Faith. By this Faith Sr Mary one manifests his personal persuasion without fear. It is this which is necessary Christine for every true and fruitful ecumenical dialog. Zimorski
BX1492.H27
Harney, Martin P.
Reinhold, H. A. Foley, Leonard Foley, Leonard Ward, Benedicta
A collection of the works from the great mystics through the ages: Augustine, SSJ Villa Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, John Henry Newman, Meister Eckhart, and Flora/Brow Francis of Assisi to name a few. n Hall Presents a short biography of each saint with a brief commentary and a significant quote attributed to that specific saint. Continuation of Volume One, for the second half of the year.
SSJ Novitiate SSJ Novitiate
This collection opens horizons to the spiritual atmosphere of the early monks. SSJ Villa The first thing that will strike the reader is their insistence and the stress laid on ascetic endeavor. The attitude of modern men seeking mainly personal Flora/Brow n Hall experience was unknown to the desert and would have been looked upon as sacrilegious. A beautiful and inspiring book telling all about the angels. Filled with stories Unknown from the lives and writings of the saints, it tells of the role which the good angels play in the divine economy of saving souls.
BV5072.R4
BV65.F6 BV65.F7
BR60.A572
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The Incorruptibles (2)
1977
Saints for All Seasons
1978
The Fire and the Cloud: An 1978 Anthology of Catholic Spirituality Ten Christians: By Their Deeds You Will Know Them
1979
The Meaning of Saints
1980
Modern Saints: Their Lives and Faces, Books one and 1980 Two (2)
Circa
Author Cruz, Joan Carroll Delaney, John J. editor Fleming, David A. Editor
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Documents the phenomenon of the incorruption of certain saints' bodies. One of the least known and most easily disbelieved religious facts is treated here in Unknown a scholarly and competent manner. Personal Portraits of Favorite Saints by 20 outstanding Catholic authors. "We SSJ may not need saints to reach God, but it may be that God uses Saints to reach Novitiate man." Draws upon early Church fathers and their teachings to readers who wish to begin the study of Christian spirituality.
Sr Eileen Marie
SSJ The moving stories of Pierre Toussaint, Damien De Veuster, Frederick Ozanam, Formation Hanley, Maximilian Kolbe, Mother Teresa, Francis of Assisi, John Bosco, Rose Library St Boniface Hawthorne Lathrop, Joseph Cardijn, and Terese of Lisieux, with dramatic Augustine illustrations from their lives and times. Fl The author asserts that saints contribute vitally to authentic Christian living by Cunningham showing the many ways that the Gospel can be concretely lived out. Issues a SSJ , Lawrence S. call for a new vision of saints as models for various dimensions of Christian Novitiate living.
Library of Congress BX4669.C78
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BV4495.F57
BX4655.2 H27
BX4662.C86
Ball, Ann
Contains the life stories of 55 saints, beati, and other holy people of the last gift from 200 years, along with their pictures, most of which are actual photographs. This mother to amazing book will demonstrate the perpetual vitality of the Roman Catholic daughter, Church and will strongly convey the idea that there are surely people living 1997 today- perhaps right in our own midst- who will one day be canonized saints.
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A name is among a person's most important possessions and may influence his Mr and life and career, his self-image, ideals, and aspirations. Here are nearly 200 Mrs Grady names of the most popular saints' names for boys, and account of their heroic Black lives.
BX4655.2 N47
A Saint for Your Name: Saints for Boys
1980
Nevins, Albert J.
Following the Saints
1980
Van de Putte, Walter
Dialogs, prayers, and devotions intended to help everyone know, love, and follow the Saints
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Title
Issue Date
Heroes from Every Walk of Life: Profiles of Great Men 1981 and Women Book of All Saints: Parts One Through Ten
Six Ways to Pray from Six Great Saints
Fathers of the Church
Best-Loved Saints: Inspiring Biographies of Popular Saints for Young Catholics and Adults
New African Saints: The Twenty-Two Martyrs of Uganda
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Profiles of great men and women with different backgrounds, from different Daughters of times, who lived in different situations are vividly portrayed in this volume. The Unknown St Paul witness of these people invites each of us, from every walk of life, to holiness and union with God they loved and served.
Library of Congress BX4651.2 H47
1981
Lovasik, Ten paper back Pamphlets gives a one page summary and photo of each saint Lawrence G. along with their feast Day
1982
Six recognized experts in prayer; six approaches for easy adaptation: FrancisSSJ prayer of praise, Clare-praying the day, Ignatius-sensual prayer, ThereseFormation Hutchinson, selfless prayer, Teresa-praying familiar words, and John-prayer of detachment. Library St Gloria A practical, persuasive reminder that we need to return to our spiritual Augustine ancestors who have much to show about the practice of prayer. Fl
BV210.3 H88
1982
editorial supervision by Father Joseph Vann
Unknown
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The lives and writings of the early Church fathers retain their irreplaceable value to this day. In this work highlights from early saints ranging from Clement, Ignatius, Justin the Martyr, Cyprian, Origen, Ambrose, Augustine to Leo and Gregory are reviewed.
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To Sr Mary Christine from Mr and Mrs Grady Black inscribed
BX4655.2 L68
1984
Lovasik, Lawrence G.
We can learn what it means to live a holy life from those who heroically dedicated themselves to Imitating Christ, the saints.
1985
Francis Marion
The martyrs of Uganda make the light of Christ beam forth in the eyes of men. Now the Universal Church kneels before her African sons and asks them to share their purity, their fervour, their absolute devotion.
"Please return to Sister Lorraine SSJ"
n/a- printed in Italy
Title
Issue Date
Women of Valor: The Trial and Triumphs of Seven 1986 Saints
Women of the Word
1989
Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, 1989 and the Gospel- On Prayer
Modern Saints: Their Lives 1983, and Faces, Books one and 1990 Two
An Easy Way to Become a Saint
1990
Circa
Author Von Stamwitz, Alicia
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Seven Women that include; One that suffered a nervous breakdown A SSJ Villa housewife with mother-in-law problems, a nun kicked out of her Order, and A Flora/Brow loose-living woman with an illegitimate child. n Hall
SSJ Stories and paintings of the great women from the Bible. The paintings depict Formation Sleevi, Mary some of the women and some of the moments at the heart of the Gospel and Library St Lou salvation story. Each woman is expressed during an encounter with God. Augustine Fl Dubay, Thomas SM
This book is the fruit of many years of study and experience in spiritual direction, and in it the author synthesizes the teachings on prayer of the two great doctors of the Church on prayer- St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila- and the teaching of Sacred Scripture.
Library of Congress Liguori Publications
NX512.S54 A4
Unknown BV207 .D82 1989
Ball, Ann
Book One contains the life stories of 55 saints and book two those of 45 saints, beati, and other holy people of the last 200 years. Their stories are Sr Mary accompanied by their photos and the book was first inspired by the students of Christine Ann Ball and to the reaction of learning about and seeing the picture of Saint Zimorski Therese the Little Flower. The majority of the pictures are actual photographs.
BX4655.2 B25
O'Sullivan, Paul
Offers many easy but infallible means of reaching a high degree of sanctity, just by using the many opportunities for holiness that to most people lie hidden Unknown each day.
Tan Books and Publishers
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Walsh, Michael editor
Originally published between 1756 and 1759. Revised edition by Herbert Thurston published between 1926 to 1938. Alban Butler was born in England in 1710. He was a priest and taught philosophy and theology to other candidates Mr and for the priesthood. He completed several writings, but "Lives of Saints" was his Mrs Grady masterpiece. The Book is a compendium summarizing most all Saints and Black provides and brief biography for each Saint organized by the Saint's feast month.
BX4654.B8
Sellner, Edward C.
Awakens us to the strength and wisdom of the men and women who led the Celtic church and founded its monastic colleges. Stories recounted range from the well-known, like Patrick, Brendan, and Brigit, to those less famous such as Unknown Monesan, Samthann, and Aidan. Vivi portrait illustrations add to the prayerful beauty of the book.
BR754.A1 S45
1992
Imbach, Jeffrey D.
SSJ Formation Guided by four 14th century mystics, the author offers in this book a spirituality Library St that honors our passion as the holy ground in which God's love is hidden. Augustine Fl
BV4639.I59
Wisdom of the Celtic Saints 1993 (2)
Sellner, Edward C.
Faithfully presenting the lives and legacies of twenty Celtic saints of the sixth to the ninth centuries, the author reveals their wisdom in a way that can be Unknown understood and appreciated by contemporary readers.
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Butler's Lives of Saints: Concise Edition Revised and Updated
1991
Wisdom of the Celtic Saints 1993
The Recovery of Love: Christian Mysticism and the Addictive Society (2)
The Kiss from the Cross: Saints for Every Kind of Suffering
1994
De Sola Chervin, Ronda
The author's advice on how to meet suffering can start readers on their own journey to the simple but startling realization that they do not need to suffer alone.
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Title Lives of the Saints You Should Know
Issue Date 1994
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Margaret and Matthew Bunson
From the well-known like St. Francis of Assisi to the modern such as Mother Frances Cabrini, these lively, informative biographies present the saints as vibrant, exciting individuals who lived and loved their lives of Faith.
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BX4657 .B86 1994
Temptation and Discernment
1996
Galilea, Segundo
Miracles of the Saints: A Book of Reflections
1996
Ghezzi, Bert
All Saints: Daily Reflections on Saints, Prophets, and 1997 Witnesses for our Time A Saint at Every Corner, Glimpses of Holiness 1998 Beyond the Monastery (2)
Near to the Heart of God: Daily Readings from the Spiritual Classics
1998
Ellsberg, Robert
Describes the nature of Christian spiritual discernment, drawing on the Describes the teachings of Ignatius of Loyola, John of the Cross, and Teresa of Avila. Discusses Unknown nature of activism, entrenchment, pastoral envy, discouragement in prayer, misuse of Christian spiritual prayer methods, and other similar problems.
Twenty-one miracles from 21 Saints. An inspirational short read to become briefly acquainted with the Saints
From Therese of Lisieux to Mother Teresa, from Moses to Gandhi, this inspiring treasury combines traditional saints with other spiritual giants whose lives Unknown speak to the meaning of holiness in our time.
Fr Holtz, a Benedictine monk took a journey into the world after 30 years in a monastery. He visits many places with rich Christian heritage and provides a Holtz, Albert unique combination of historical context as well as the works of God through Saints through the ages.
Bangley, Bernard
SSJ Villa Flora/Brow n Hall
SSJ Novitiate
SSJ Imagine visits daily with different saints. The book will take you back to the soul Formation of some of Christendom's experts on devotional life. It makes the most Library St respected spiritual writing of many centuries available for easy reading. Augustine Fl
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BL72.E44
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BV4810.N38
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John Paul II's Book of Saints
1999
Bunson, Beatifications and canonizations were an outstanding feature of John Paul II's Sr Mary Matthew, magisterium during his pontificate. These centuries old practices was seen by Christine Margaret him as a most effective means to carry out his vision as Vicar of Christ and head Zimorski and Stephen of the Church. Here is a summary of the B and C's in his first 20 years a Pope.
Saints for Every Occasion: 101 of Heaven's Most Powerful Patrons
2001
Craughwell, Thomas J.
Transformed by Love: The Soul's Journey to God in Teresa of Avila, Mother Aloysius of the Blessed Sacrament, Elizabeth of the Trinity
2002
Sullivan, Shirley Darcus
The Way of the Cross with 2003 the Carmelite Saints (2)
Library of Congress
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Presents saints from different continents, cultures, and times- from saints who were contemporaries of Christ, to modern patrons like Padre Pio and St. Unknown Faustina Kowalska.
BX4656.5 .C73 2001
Essential reading for anyone interested in spirituality in general, and the Carmelite tradition in particular.
Unknown
BV5082.3 S85 2001
The 5 Saints are John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Therese of the Child Jesus, Edith Stein and Elizabeth of the Trinity. The Carmelite saints in their prayers compiled by and reflections reveal a deep communion with the Passion of Jesus. In the light Sr. Joseph of Christ crucified they beheld the depths of the heart of God and discovered Unknown Marie, CHT there as well the meaning of the human heart. Following along with them in Christ in his sufferings, we see that the Passion of Christ cannot be exhausted, and the saints always have more to tell us.
BX2040 .W35 2002
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New Saints and Blesseds of the Catholic Church 1984- 2003 1987 Volume 2
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Holbock, Ferdinand
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This volume depicts the lives and deaths, the struggles and triumphs of those women and men who were raised to the honors of the altar by Pope John Paul II during the four years from 1984-1987. Among them are blesseds and saints from a wide variety of countries and backgrounds: laymen, religious, priests, BX4655.2 .H6513 Unknown and bishops, confessors and martyrs. Many of them have been largely 2000 unknown until now. The life of each one of these personages is portrayed briefly in a simple but elegant style, followed by excerpts from the homily by the Pope at the beatification or canonization ceremony.
My Life with the Saints (4) 2006
Martin, James
James Martin led an entirely modern life: from lukewarm catholic childhood, to an education at Wharton School of Business, to executive fast track at General Electric, and to ministry as a Jesuit priest. But every step of the way he was Unknown accompanied by some surprising friends: the saints of the Catholic Church. The saints included St Peter to Dorothy Day, St Francis of Assisi to Mother Teresa: chronicles the author's lifelong relationship with them.
Saints in Love: The Forgotten Loves Between Holy Women and Men and 2007 How They Can Make Our Relationships Divine
Hallundbaek, Carole
Through the stories of Saints human love we have a practical guide to fulfilling our own relationships today. Clare and Francis of Assisi; Teresa of Avila and Unknown John of the Cross; Catherine of Siena and Pope Gregory Xii; Francis De Sales and Jane De Chantal.
Book of All Saints: Part One
2008
The Little Book of Saints
2011
Library of Congress
BX4651.3 M27
BX2440.H35
These are not saccharine saints presented for our edification. They are Von Speyr, transparent human beings who in an open confession have presented their Unknown BX4655.3 S6415 Adrienne lives to us. Some encourage us, some stimulate, some prod, some dismay. With the love of God we can pray better: to pray with and as the saints. Gathers a collection of 92 "holy cards" dating from the late 19th century to the Barrely, early 20th century. These are reproductions of great paintings from great Christine et Unknown BX4655.3 P4813 masters from medieval times. Each has a brief biography of the respective al. saint.
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edited by These meditations on education, comprised of insights and anecdotes from Lou DelFra great Catholic saints, are designed to motivate and inspire today's educators. BX2170. T43F58 2014 Unknown and Ann Designed to provide daily encouragement to teachers, each meditation 2014 Primus features a personal reflection and a short prayer by such saints as Andre Berends Bessette, Ignatius Loyola, and Elizabeth Ann Seton. "A Retreat with Series" offers you the opportunity to make a retreat with a great saint or holy person form history Jessica Powers was Carmelite known as Sister Miriam of the Holy Spirit. Her A Retreat with Jessica Morneau, poetry reveals a woman who loved God, who hungered for holiness, who Powers: Loving a 1995 Unknown N/A Robert F. suffered under the shadow of the cross, who knew how to laugh, sigh, and Passionate God love. A Retreat with Therese of Obbard, Called the greatest saint of modern times, she discovered, rediscovered, a way BX2375.O23 Lisieux: Loving Our Way 1996 Elizabeth open to anyone who wants sanctity. The way is the path of complete trust, a Unknown Into Holiness Ruth child's trust in a loving parent. She called her path the "little way." A Retreat With Francis de With Francis, Jane and Aelfred readers will explore the dynamics and texture of Sr. Sales, Jane de Chantal and Wright, the spiritual friendships so essential to becoming more open to God. Each BX2375 .W75 1996 Susanne, Alfred of Rievaulx: Wendy M. director knew spiritual friendships to be loving relationships chosen to enable 1996 1999 Befriending Each Oher in growth in the heart, mind and wisdom and a deeper love of God. God (2) Five Minutes with the Saints: More Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers
A Retreat with Mary of Magdala & Augustine: Rejoicing in Human Sexuality
1997
A Retreat with Black Elk: Living in the Sacred Hoop (2)
1998
A Retreat With Benedict and Bernard (2)
1998
Callahan, Sidney
Mary, devoted disciple of Jesus and first person to witness the Resurrection, and Augustine, bishop, theologian and writer; both saints have a genius for Unknown giving and receiving friendship. We can gladly turn to these two when we in our turbulent times seek to reflect on love, sex and marriage.
Nicholas Black Elk, Oglala holy man and Catechist is credited with the Archambault reawakening and recovery of the pan-Native American ritual and spiritual , Marie tradition of America. He was convicted that his people could live again Therese spiritually through the Catholic and Dakota traditions. with Black Elk we see a way to seek and pray for wisdom to bride two ancient traditions. Benedict, the founder of Western monasticism, hungered for a better way to God. 600 years after Benedicts "Rule" Bernard appeared to return Western Mundy, monasticism to its roots., and its sole mission of guiding people to holiness. Linus Both Saints challenge us to reduce the God-and-us relationship to its essence; by way of love, pure and simple.
BX2375.C25
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Unknown
BX2375.M86
Title
A Retreat with Teresa of Avila: Living by Holy Wit
Issue Date
1999
A Retreat With Brother Lawrence and the Russian 2000 Pilgrim: Praying Ceaselessly A Retreat With Pope John Paul II: Be Not Afraid
2001
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Teresa of Avila, one of the most popular and influential saints Catholicism has ever produces, was a highly-regarded religious reformer, administrator, spiritual director and mystic who openly shared her midlife memory loss, her Hutchinson, inability to do what he exhorted others to do and her shortcomings as an Unknown Gloria author. This Doctor of the Church mastered the art of living lightly and well, and she invites us to profit from one of her outstanding gifts: her ability to live by holy wit.
Library of Congress
MLCS 2005/ 03465(B)
Walters, Kerry
Though from different centuries and different cultures, both learned the wisdom of constant prayer. What Brother Lawrence calls practicing the presence of God.
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BX2375.W35
Wintz, Jack
"The power of Christ's Cross and Resurrection is greater than any evil which man could or should fear."
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