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Interior Freedom 4 reviews
Jacques Philippe
Scepter Publishers, 2007
Will become a Christian Spiritual Classic!
This is the third book by Father Jacques Philippe that I have read, and already I wish there were more than 4 available in English. I am certain he will go down in history as one of the spiritual masters like Brother Lawrence, C.S. Lewis and others. This book is written in such simple and accessible language, yet with a message so profound any believer could grow from encountering it.
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Time for God5 reviews
Jacques Philippe
Scepter Publishers, 2008
Will one day be a spiritual classic.
This is the second book by Father Jacques Philippe that I have read. It is just as good as the first and I must state that it is a must read for growth in the spiritual life.
Father Philippe writes a wonderful little book about the life of prayer and how to pray, and he goes through a number of the Saints of the church and their writings on prayer. He gives some amazing advice. First and ...
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In the School of the Holy Spirit1 review
Jacques Philippe
Scepter Publishers, 2007
In the School of the Holy Spirit
Good book. It is easy to read and understand. If you already have a spiritual life, you will really understand and appreciate this book. The book has steps on how to listen to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit. I will recommend this book to friends who want to progress of their spiritual/prayer life.
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In Conversation with God: Meditations for Each Day of the Year, Vol. 1: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany2 reviews
Francis Fernandez
Scepter Publishers, 1989
A Catholic Answer to the "Purpose Driven Life"
For those seriously seeking to grow in holiness and bring some order to their daily prayer life, I strongly recommend this series. Drawing upon Sacred Scripture, the writings of the saints, and his own life experiences, the author brings together three daily meditations (about five to ten minutes each) that center around the Scripture readings of the Mass that day.
Imparted in these ...
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Virtuous Leadership: An Agenda for Personal Excellence4 reviews
Alexandre Havard
Scepter Publishers, 2007
Finally! A solid book for businessmen!
Somebody has finally written a book about virtue for those engaged in the business world. Too many books spill out of the presses on being EFFECTIVE, on getting YOUR WAY, on making big bucks quick--it's as if the business world were ruled by little Machiavellis and Napoleons. Havard gives them what they really need, something for the good of their souls, rather than merely their bank accounts. ...
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In Conversation with God: Meditations for Each Day of the Year (7 Volume Set)20 reviews
Francis Fernandez
Scepter Publishers, 1993
Worth the expense
If you are looking to follow the liturgical year, but the Liturgy of the Hours has left you feeling like you want something more, then I can't recommend this series more highly. It is very hard-hitting, but not theologically complex. It stresses holiness, and adds praticality (not the other way around).
The author is very sacramental, very well-versed in Church teaching and the Fathers of ...
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The Faith Explained13 reviews
Leo J. Trese
Scepter Publishers, 2000
Sophisticated in simplicity and clarity...
I've owned this book now for about 3 years and have read it through all the way, once. I've gone back to sections for refresher information, many, many times. What I like the most about this book is, if you do not have the capacity (time, or stamina) to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) all the way through - this is an excellent way to get "more than the basics" of what is in the ...
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Three to Get Married (Catholic Insight)7 reviews
Fulton J. Sheen
Scepter Publishers, 1996
Three to Get Married (Catholic Insight)
This is a great preperation for someone who is engaged or is already married. I would also recomend this for people who help with marrieage preperation in thier churchs. Just a great sold theological book on marriage!
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Paul of Tarsus 3 reviews
Joseph Holzner
Scepter Publishers, 2002
Brings early Christianity to life!
Paul of Tarsus is a deeply moving account of the Apostle's life. I appreciate the author's care in researching the details and making frequent references to Holy Scripture and the Fathers of the Church. It really brings to life the reality of the early Christians. This book is a must-read for any modern-day Christian.
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The Navarre Bible: Pentateuch (The Navarre Bible: Old Testament)4 reviews
Scepter Publishers, 1999
This series provides. . .
. . .a desperately needed resource for the serious Catholic Scripture student. Now that the Navarre Bible New Testament project has been completed, the editors have turned their attention to the Old Testament. This volume "Pentateuch" is the first result of that effort. The primary text is the Catholic version of the widely regarded "Revised Standard Version". Included as well is the New Latin ...
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The Navarre Bible: The Psalms and The Song of Solomon (The Navarre Bible: Old Testament)1 review
University of Navarre
Scepter Publishers, 2003
And yet another. . .
. . .addition to an outstanding series! This series provides a desperately needed resource for the serious Catholic Scripture student.
Now that the Navarre Bible New Testament project has been completed, the editors have turned their attention to the Old Testament. This volume "Psalms & Song of Solomon" is the fourth result of that effort, following up on the well-received "Chronicles to ...
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Holy Rosary4 reviews
Josemaria Escriva
Scepter Publishers, 2003
Wonderful book that encourages you to focus...
...on the Mysteries of Our Lord's life while praying the Rosary. With each Mystery, St. Escriva adds some thoughts for meditation that are both concise and insightful. He reaches to root of spiritual devotion to the Blessed Mother, and challenges us to conform our life to God's plan.
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Father, The Family Protector1 review
James Stenson
Scepter Publishers, 2004
Do you want to be a better father? Read this book
Probably you have heard that be a father it is not easy, that you learn by making mistakes and so on and so forth...That is true, but definitely you can accelerate the learning process, not by making mistakes more often, but learning from others experiences and mistakes. This is the beauty of this book: an extremely rich collection of collective experiences from hundreds of families (and ...
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Compass: A Handbook on Parent Leadership2 reviews
James B. Stenson
Scepter Publishers, 2003
The best book I've ever read
This book clarified what needs to be done to develop children of character and love. It also helped me learn how to make better choices when trying to decide the "right course of action" when dealing with kids and my life.
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In Conversation with God: Meditations for Each Day of the Year, Vol. 5: Ordinary Time, Weeks 24-341 review
Francis Fernandez
Scepter Publishers, 1988
A Must Have on your Nighstand/Nighttable
I phoned into one of Johnette Benkovic's( Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life) radio shows to tell her the story of my conversion and coming home, back, as a revert to the Church. I also related that I was having difficulty finding a spiritual director to work with and one of her responses/ recommendations was to recommend this series of meditation books.
The books follow the themes ...
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From Resentment to Forgiveness - A Gateway to Happines
Francisco Ugarte
Scepter Publishers, 2008
We all want to be happy. Perhaps the greatest obstacle to happiness for most people is resentment. It's easy to see how widespread this problem is: just notice the critical tone of so many conversations, the anger, the complaints and lamentations, the excuses, negative thoughts, frustrations, the distancing of person from person, family divisions, marriage breakdowns, eagerness for vindication or vengeance, labor disputes, social problems, even ...
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A Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation1 review
Thomas, Sir, Saint More, Mary Gottschalk
Scepter Publishers, 1998
One of More's Last Works
Among More's last works, "A Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation" is one of his most important. There are scholarly editions, from Yale and the University of Indiana Press, and there are popular editions from Everyman and Septer that are available. More wrote this book in the Tower of London as he awaited execution, but the style is not the raging virtupretive one he used when ...
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The Navarre Bible: New Testament (Compact Edition) 2 reviews
Scepter Publishers, 2001
Great Catholic Commentary!
This edition of the Navarre Bible series is perfect for daily reading of the New Testament. It doesn't have the Latin text that the other editions have (which is only useful to some) and the commentary really elucidates the text in a way that nourishes your personal prayer and meditation. It is not as thorough as the individual volumes, but it is a lot more handy to have the whole Navarre New ...
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Joseph of Nazareth
Federico Suarez
Scepter Publishers, 2004
Saint Joseph passes through the Gospel without our hearing him utter as much as a single word. But God had selected him for a special mission: to look after two of the greatest treasures who have ever been on earth - Jesus and Mary. The figure of Joseph is also an incentive God has given us to stir up hope in the ordinary person. Joseph of Nazareth is a series of reflections on the life of Saint Joseph in the light of faith and based on ...
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Furrow10 reviews
Josemaria Escriva
Scepter Publishers, 1992
Will Change Your Life
This is one of three great little books by Josemaria Escriva's The Way, Furrow and The Forge. Each of these three volumes are collections of thoughts, pense's musings and meditations. They can be read from beginning to end or randomly opened and read just as you find them. Some of the reflections will require more thought and work then others. Some examples that particularly grabbed my attention ...
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