Cssr: 21 books

Lectio Divina, Latin for “sacred reading,” is an ancient way of praying with the word of God. Many today are using this ancient art of prayer to contemplate Scripture. Though Lectio Divina took shape in a variety of forms through the centuries, its roots are in early monasticism and the desert fathers....

The novenas in this booklet are for those who wish to experience the richness of a time-honored prayer experience. Includes novenas to the Most Holy Trinity, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Saint Joseph, and a host of devotional novena prayers to a...

Self-esteem is a psychological concept rooted in human nature. Yet, people need an understanding of self-esteem that is healthy, Christian-based, and nourishing. This book synthesizes the ways psychology and theology approach the issue of self-esteem. It shows how our psychological natures relate...

Reflections from nine authors, through the lens of each persons discipline or specialty, on the search for Gods role in natural disasters.

The beatification of Francis Xavier Seelos (1819-1867) by Pope John Paul II on April 9, 2000, came as a surprise to many Catholics who had never heard of this humble Redemptorist missionary priest. This informative biography provides a much-needed sketch of Blessed Francis X. Seelos' life and work. ...

Preaching was close to the heart of Saint Alphonsus because he knew that preachers could stir up in people a deep love for God. In Simple, Heartfelt Words, Father Billy uses letters and other writings from the doctor of the church to discuss Alphonsus's most important ideas on preaching. He also presents...

En la Iglesia Católica la figura de María siempre ha sido muy importante, especialmente por su contribución a la obra de la salvación. Sin embargo, en ocasiones la hemos elevado de tal manera, que olvidamos que fue una mujer del pueblo, una madre y esposa que sufrió en carne viva las dificultades...