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Immerse yourself in the beauty of Catholic spirituality with “The Ways of Mental Prayer,” a masterpiece by Vitalis Lehodey that offers a pathway to a deeper communion with God through the practice of mental prayer. This essential guide is rooted in the rich traditions of the Catholic Church, presenting a comprehensive exploration of mental prayer as a means to achieve intimate conversation with the Lord. Lehodey, a respected Catholic abbot and spiritual writer, draws upon the wisdom of the saints and the teachings of the Church to illuminate the path toward spiritual growth and holiness. In “The Ways of Mental Prayer,” Lehodey intricately details the gradual steps of mental prayer, f...
A profound and soul-stirring restatement of the theology of self-abandonment to Divine Providence. Discusses the role of prudence on our part, how our desires and petitions and efforts fit into the picture, the nature of detachment, faith and confidence in Divine Providence, abandonment in temporal things, joy and a number of other topics. Impr. 470 pgs, PB
Refutes the many lies about the Inquisition raised by the enemies of the Church. Shows why it was instituted, the purpose it served, its long-term effects, and why it preserved Catholic countries from the infamous witch-hunts besmirching Protestant history. All this is achieved by narrating the stories of six Grand Inquisitors. Exonerates the Church of all wrong-doing. Really dispels the lies about this institution.
This book resulted from the requests of family care givers for a talk about death and dying. They were losing a loved and wanted to know what to expect. As nurse practitioner I gained insights from Oncology Nurses, Hospice Nurses and Critical Care Nurses on how to help terminal patients obtain the most out oftheir remaining time. I went from a fear oftalking with those dying, to feeling blessed to share this intimate time with them. After 41 years ofnursing, research and lecturing on this subject I began to understand, as I applied my own suffering from a disabling illness, ofthe comfort available from the Communion of Saints. Especially from those who said yes to God's request they suffer and join this suffering to that ofHis Son to help other souls, out oflove for Him. Through my experiences with loved ones, patients and myself, I found tremendous help in turning to the Bible and the writings of Saints. This book is a blending of spiritual hope & frank facts regarding suffering & dying that it is my prayer will bring strength to patents & care givers, be they physicians, nurses, aides or family.
2019 Reprint of 1912 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. In this classic text on prayer Dom Lehodey, Abbot of Bricquebec, walks the reader through from the beginning stages of prayer upto what is called the prayer of quiet. In the process he also describes the higher forms of prayer as well, including the very pinnacle, or the prayer of union. In the process he explains the advantages, the joys and the challenges of prayer. In addition, he provides practical instructions on the methods of practicing this type of prayer.
Cardinal Vaughn wrote these reflections over a century ago, and they are as pertinent today as when they were first assembled into a book. "There is no Saint however holy and innocent who may not truly consider himself the greatest sinner in the world. It is enough that he knows himself to be man to recognize that he is liable to commit all the evil of which man is capable." This thought alone will inspire us to humility and this book is a great aid to true humility, which is essential to salvation. St. Alphonsus writes: "a single bad book will be sufficient to cause the destruction of a monastery." Pope Pius XII wrote in 1947 at the beatification of Blessed Maria Goretti: "There rises to Ou...