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True Devotion To Mary

True Devotion To Mary

Considered by many to be the greatest single book of Marian spirituality ever written, True Devotion to Mary is St Louis de Montfort’s classic statement on the spiritual way to Jesus Christ though the Blessed Virgin Mary. Beloved by countless souls, this book sums up the entire Christian life, showing a way of holiness that is short, easy, secure, and perfect—a way of life chosen by Our Lord Himself.

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Be A Man!

Be A Man!

Father Richards draws on his many years of ministry and his own experience as a man to inspire other men. He tells men how to focus on the right goal, how to live as a beloved son of God, of the need to acknowledge one’s faults and to live according to the Holy Spirit, to be a man of true love and of wisdom, to appreciate properly the differences between men and women, to pursue holiness, and to make a difference in the world. Not preachy but direct, Father Richards challenges men to be strong, without putting on a mask of false strength or machismo. He calls men to admit their weaknesses and limitations, while urging them to find strength in faith and genuine love to overcome their sins and faults. Although a celibate priest, he minces no words when it comes to the place of sexuality – for the unmarried man as well as for the married man. He shows that true manliness is not opposed to love but thrives on it.

Story of a Soul

Story of a Soul

The beautiful style of Saint Thérèse’s writing will capture your heart, but it will be the power and efficacy of her lessons that will keep you returning day after day. Only written under holy obedience by the command of her superior, Saint Thérèse’s autobiography conveys the secrets of her great holiness, which she achieved through her simple and ordinary life. It teaches her “Little Way of Spiritual Childhood,” which she called her “elevator to Heaven.” An important lesson for all Catholics, her “little way of love and confidence” is drawn directly from Scripture and has been approved by Pope Pius XI as a way to holiness for all. Although she died at the age of twenty-four, Saint Thérèse was and is known for her great wisdom, and this magnum opus demonstrates the young Carmelite’s holiness and dependance on God.

Reading Recommendations

Developing Prayer Life

  • Be A Man  by  Fr. Larry Richards
  • Prayers For Beginners  by Peter Kreeft
  • Everthing Starts From Prayer  by Mother Theresa
  • Pope Francis Speaks To Our Heart   by Pope Francis
  • Reflecting ON The Serentity Prayer  by Phillip St Rain
  • Divine Mercy In My Soul  by Maria Faustina Kowalska
  • The End  by Father Charles Arminjon
  • Manual of Spiritual Warfare  by Paul Thigpen
  • Wartime Prayer Book  by Fulton Sheen
  • Praying With St John’s Gospel, also Mathew, Mark, Luke  by Fr Peter John Cameron
  • Spiritual Combat by Dom Lorenzo Scupoli
  • Intro to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales
  • Abandonment to Divide Providence by Jean Caussade  S.J.
  • Practice of the Love of God by St Alphonsus
  • Uniformity with God’s Will by St. Alphonsus
  • Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross
  • Cloud of Unknowing (unknown 14th century author
  • My Daily Life,  Anthony J. Paone SJ
  • Challenge: Daily Meditation Program Based on Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius  by Mark Link SJ

Understanding the Faith

  • Catholic Bible RSV edition   Ignatius Press
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church
  • Catechism of Pius V
  • Baltimore Catechism
  • Haydock Biblical Commentary (original text or copyrighted versions of individual books)
  • Catena Aurea by St. Thomas Aquinas
  • NAB version of the Bible
  • The Raccolta (Prayers and Devotions Enriched with Indulgences)
  • The Sign Of The Cross  by St Francis Desales
  • Roses Among Thorns  by St Francis Desales
  • The Pillars of The Spiritual Life  by Fr Robert Spitzer
  • Adoration  by Daniel Guernsey
  • The Gospel Of Life  by John Paul II
  • True Christianity by C. S. Lewis
  • Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
  • collected CS Lewis Classics (Screwtape Letters, Mere Christianity, etc.)  by C.S. Lewis
  • Life For the World  by Marie Paul Curley
  • Seven Secrets Of The Eucharist  by Vinny Flynn
  • What Jesus Saw From The Cross  by A.G. Serrillanges
  • Jesus and the Jewish Rooys of the Eucharist  by Brant Pitre
  • Signs Of Life  by Scott Hahn

Growing in Faith

  • Rediscovering Catholicism  by Mathew Kelly
  • Worlds First Love  by Fulton Sheen
  • The Secrets, Chastisents, and Triumph  by Keith Bowring
  • Lamb’s Supper  by Scott Hahn
  • On The Passion Of Christ  by Thomas A’Kempis
  • The Light Of Faith  by Pope Francis
  • Joy To The World  by Scott Hahn
  • Fire Within  by Thomas Dubay
  • Seven Last Words Of Jesus  by Romania Cessarii, O.P.
  • Rome Sweet Home by Scott Hahn

Mariology

  • Praying With Mary  by Robert Fancy and Lucy Rooney
  • True Devotion To Mary  by St. Louis De Montfort
  • Followimg Mary To Jesus  by Fr Andrew Apostoli
  • Fatima For Today  by Fr. Apostoli
  • The Seven Joys of Mary  by Romania Cessarii, O.P.
  • The Seven Sorrows Of Mary  by Romania Cessarii, O.P.
  • The Imitation OF Mary  by Thoma A’Kempis
  • A Pathway Under The Glaze Of Mary  by Carmel Of Columbra
  • Interior Castles by St. Teresa of Avila
  • Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila
  • That All May Know; Mary’s Guide to Holiness   by Steve Hodson (SOSJ member)

Drawing Help From Saints

  • The Saints In My Life  by Fr. Groeschel
  • In My Words  by Pope John Paul II
  • A Year With Our Fathers  by Mike Aquilina
  • A Year With Angels  by Mike Aquilina
  • The Story of a Soul, story of St Therese Lisieux  by Tan Books
  • The Imitation Of Christ  by Thomas A’Kempis
  • Saint Francis Of Assisi  by GK Chesterton
  • Introduction To The Devout Life  by St Francis Desales
  • The Confessions  by St. Augustine
  • Mother Teresa of Calcutta  by Leo Maasburg

Applying Faith in the World

  • Salt Of The Earth  by Cardinal Ratzinger (Benedict XVI)
  • The Ratzinger Report  by Cardinal Ratzinger (Benedict XVI)
  • Christianity and the Crisis of Cultures  by Cardinal Ratzinger (Benedict XVI)
  • Crossing The Threshold Of Hope  by John Paul II
  • Lord Have Mercy  by Scott Hahn
  • Reasons To Believe  by Scott Hahn
  • In The Heart Of The World  by Mother Teresa
  • 111 Questions on Islam  by Samir Khali Samir, S.J.
  • Love is Stronger than Death, Peter Kreeft, 1992
  • Triumph: the Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church, H.. Crocker

Additional Reading Recommendations

  • This Is My Body – Bishop Robert Barron
  • Soul Of Christ – Marie Pail Curley
  • The Holy Spirit – John Paul II
  • The Catholic Mass – Bishop Schneider
  • The Catechism Of The Council Of Trent – The Roman Catechism
  • The Raccolta – Lopeto  Press
  • Deliverance Prayers – Fr Chad Ripperger
  • St Therese – Archbishop Fulton Sheen
  • Prayer Works – Matthew Leonard
  • Consecration To St Joseph – Donald Calloway

Authors To Check Out

  • Cardinal Sirah
  • Aquinas
  • Chesterton
  • The Fathers Of The Church 
  • Peter Kreeft
  • Ignatius Press
  • Ave Maria
  • Sophia Press

Websites and Apps

  • US Council of Catholic Bishops ~ usccb.org
  • The Vatican ~ w2.vatican.va
  • Eternal Word Television Network  ewtn.org
  • Divine Office ~ DivineOffice.org
  • New Advent ~ NewAdvent.org
  • Fisheaters ~ fisheaters.com
  • New Liturgical Movement ~ newliturgicalmovement.org
  • iPieta
  • Hallow
  • Ascension
  • Word On Fire
  • Bridgeport Diocese
  • Catholic Family News
  • Cathodic Guides
  • Divine Mercy Prayer
  • Good God
  • Pints With Aquinas
  • The Bible In Year
  • The Catechism In A Year
  • The Remnant TV
  • Fr Chad ripperver
  • Fr Stephen Rossetti 
  • Fulton Sheen

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