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Uncover the profound impact of Saint Joseph's intercession for all causes and the abundant graces he secures for those who seek his patronage with these five prayers from the Saint Joseph Prayer Book.

5 Powerful Prayers To St. Joseph

Saint Joseph is renowned as a intercessor for all causes. He aids those who entrust themselves to his patronage and obtains many graces for the souls who beseech him. The following five prayers to Saint Joseph were excerpted from Saint Joseph Prayer Book.

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Immerse yourself in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, a guide to spiritual growth through self-examination, meditation, prayer, and discipline. Engage in a profound meditation on the powerful story of the Prodigal Son.

Lessons From The Prodigal Son

The Spiritual Exercises outline the rigorous self-examination and spiritual meditations of St. Ignatius, written to pave a path to holiness through contemplation, prayer, and discipline. This excerpt is a thorough meditation on the story of the Prodigal Son.

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Discover how to overcome the temptation of criticizing others and learn to bear their faults with patience. Explore Thomas à Kempis' teachings on Matthew 7:3.

Bearing The Defects Of Others

hy do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? (Matthew 7:3) All too often, we fall into the trap of criticism of others. It can be all too easy to lose patience with the faults of others. Here, Thomas à Kempis teaches us how to bear the defects of others with patience, following in the footsteps of Christ.

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Meditation On The Angels

Meditations on the Holy Angels will inflame each reader with renewed love for the holy angels, especially our own guardian angels, through St. Aloysius’s moving

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Sanctifying Grace – Divine Blood

In previous articles (here and here), it was stated that because of its immateriality and supernaturality, the Church’s theologians utilize various analogies to explain Sanctifying

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Delve into Saint Alphonsus Liguori's wisdom on using everyday events to glorify God and connect the soul with His divine plan. Learn about God's will to bestow blessings and spiritual purification upon us.

How To Converse With God

In this booklet, Saint Alphonsus Liguori teaches the reader to use the small events of everyday life to praise God and unite the soul to His Will. This excerpt encourages readers and describes God’s desire to bless us and purify our souls.

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Discover the boundless favors awaiting those who trust in the Sacred Heart. Unlock the mercy and tender heart of Our Lord through unwavering confidence.

The Key To The Heart Of Jesus

The heart of Our Lord is willing to grant countless favors to the soul who entrusts itself to the Sacred Heart. Yet how few souls place their trust in the mercy of Our Lord’s most tender heart. The confidence of souls can be said to be a key that unlocks the heart of Jesus.

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Discover the transformative teachings of Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade on surrendering to God's will. Abandonment to Divine Providence is a timeless guide for spiritual growth and trust.

The Holy State Of Abandonment

With wisdom and care, Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade teaches the practice of total surrender to God’s will. For those in any season of the spiritual life, Abandonment to Divine Providence is the perfect guide to obedience and trust. In this excerpt, the author describes the perfect way and the merits of abandonment.

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Immerse yourself in the captivating depths of the soul's purification and elevation to sanctity in "Dark Night of the Soul." Unveiling the ten degrees of the mystic ladder, this literary masterpiece by St. Bernard and St. Thomas is a profound exploration of the interior life.

10 Steps Of The Mystic Ladder

Dark Night of the Soul is one of the greatest literary masterpieces on the interior life ever written. In it, he presents the process by which a soul is purified and lifted to sanctity by God. The following excerpt is an explanation of the ten degrees of the mystic ladder according to St. Bernard and St. Thomas.

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Uncover the profound impact of the Holy Face devotion. Witness miracles and embrace repentance as you meditate on the sorrowful face of Our Lord.

Power Of The Holy Face Over Sinners

Devotion to the Holy Face is one of the most powerful devotions in the world. Many miracles are associated with the Holy Face. Through meditation upon the most sorrowful face of Our Lord, countless sinners have been led to repentance and conversion.

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Mortification In All Things

When we hear the word, “mortification”, we often think of physical austerities. Yet, it is interior mortification that our souls so often need. Here Fr. John Croiset, SJ, discusses mortification as a necessary disposition, the two kinds of mortification, and the practice of mortification in all things.

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In the pursuit of holiness, expect opposition from the world. Saint Francis de Sales advises us to remain unwavering in our resolutions, standing strong against threats, insults, and assaults. Discover the courage to face adversity and stay true to your devout path.

In The World, But Not Of It

When we pursue the devout life, Saint Francis de Sales warns that the world will cast threats, insults, and assaults upon us of every kind. Here, de Sales reminds us that when the world mocks us in our pursuit of holiness, we must stand firmly rooted in our resolutions.

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Explore the profound significance of Marian piety in the Catholic Faith. Discover the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in answering the prayers of her faithful followers.

Five Powerful Marian Prayers

Marian piety has played an integral role in the Catholic Faith since its beginnings. The Blessed Virgin Mary is our most powerful heavenly intercessor and lovingly answers the prayers of her faithful sons and daughters.

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Participating In The Divine Nature

In a previous article, it was stated that because of its immateriality and supernaturality, the Church’s theologians utilize various analogies to explain Sanctifying Grace, the foundation of the spiritual life.  The article then went on to explain one of these analogies, namely that of Sanctifying Grace being the supernatural soul of the soul.  But this is not the only analogy worth investigating.

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Uncover the profound conversations between Saint Margaret Mary and Our Lord in this autobiography. Delve into her experiences, challenges, and ultimate decision to dedicate her life to the religious path.

Chosen As The Spouse Of Our Lord

In this autobiography from one of the greatest mystics in the Catholic Church, Saint Margaret Mary discloses the intimate conversations she had with Our Lord. Taken from her autobiography, the saint reveals the Lord’s words in choosing her as His spouse, the temptations she faced before entering religious life, and her resolution to enter the religious life.

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Evangelizing By Example

Written for priests, seminarians, and men discerning the priesthood, The Sacred Heart and the Priesthood strengthens souls and unites them to Christ and to their sublime vocation. In this excerpt, Venerable Louise Margaret Claret de la Touche implores priests to lead and teach above all by example. Her instruction is priceless not only to priests, but to all of us who seek to act as our Lord’s instrument in this life. 

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Discover the captivating allure of the Blessed Sacrament as the "magnet of souls" in "The Blessed Sacrament: The Works and Ways of God." Uncover the deep connection between Jesus, souls, angels, Sacraments, and Our Lady's love for the Eucharist.

The Magnet Of Souls

he Blessed Sacrament has often been called the “magnet of souls.” In this Sacrament, Jesus draws the souls of men, while love for souls attracts Our Lord. This excerpt from The Blessed Sacrament: The Works and Ways of God meditates upon this mutual attraction, the angels and the Sacraments, and the relationship between Our Lady and the Eucharist.

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Discover the profound reflections of Saint Alphonsus Liguori on the soul's yearning for heaven and the ultimate union with God. Attaining Salvation offers insights into our existence as exiles in this world, longing for our true home.

Sighs For Our Heavenly Home

We live as exiles in this world, longing for our native land: heaven. In this excerpt from Attaining Salvation, Saint Alphonsus Liguori reflects on the soul sighing for Paradise and the moment when we will be eternally united with God.

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Explore the life of Saint Joseph, the foster father of Christ, through the insightful writings of Fr. Matthew Kauth. Discover how to imitate his holiness and deepen your spiritual journey.

Saint Joseph’s Holy Fear

The Imitation of Saint Joseph illuminates the foster father of Christ, the most chaste spouse of Mary, and our spiritual father and intercessor. With stirring prose and philosophy, Fr. Matthew Kauth describes the life of Saint Joseph so that we may better imitate his holiness.

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Explore the divine purpose of the priesthood in the salvation of souls. Venerable Louise Margaret delves into the priest's role in sustaining, enlightening, and guiding mankind towards God.

The Priest: A Creation Of Infinite Love

God, in His excess of love for man, created the priest. The priest was created to help sustain, enlighten, and bring man closer to God. Here Venerable Louise Margaret reflects upon the gift of the priesthood and the role of the priest in the salvation of souls.

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