Jean Gerson: Early Works (Classics of Western Spirituality Series)1 review Paulist Press, 1998 Revealing the human side of the latter Scholastic period As the introduction included in this volume is clear to point out, Gerson is not a seminal and towering influence over subsequent intellectual developments. Gerson is, however, notable for the reader interested in the decline of the medieval scholastic tradition, for with Gerson's writtings one ...             The Carmelite Way: An Ancient Path for Today's Pilgrim4 reviews John Welch Paulist Press, 1996 Wonderful to Use in a Devotional Way + The riches of the Carmelites + Good, in-depth introduction to Carmelite Spirituality. Welch may, as one reviewer has noted, used sources about some of Christianity's more sectarian battles (i.e., the reformations & counter-reformations within Western Christianity in the 16th and 17th century CE), but this should not bias a potential reader against this book! Guilt by association has ...             Carmelite Prayer: A Tradition for the 21st Century Paulist Press, 2003 In a clear, engaging style, Carmelite Prayer presents and illuminates the historical contemplative tradition for all readers. It provides immediate access to the latest scholarship in Carmelite spirituality with illustrative examples and informed guidance. Compiled by the Carmelite Forum to address the rapidly growing interest in the Carmelite classics and Carmelite prayer, this collection ...             The Loving Search for God: Contemplative Prayer and the Cloud of Unknowing2 reviews William A. Menninger Continuum, 1995 Great for understanding Easy to read. Easy to understand. It demonstrates God's love and grace thru the gift of contemplative prayer. A must read for anyone starting the journey. Of course everyone is in one of the 'stages' of the loving search: a "beginner, only a beginner, or just a beginner". Provides examples on ...             Bernard of Clairvaux: Selected Works (The Classics of Western Spirituality)3 reviews Bernard of Clairvaux Paulist Press, 1987 Great Spiritual Reading. + Bernard of Clairvaux + Bernard Clairvaux: Selected Works Anyone, I mean anyone searching for a greater understanding on such things as Loving God, Humility and Pride,or conversion of Heart, or many other Topic, should Consider this book as a treasury of Wisdon. St. Bernard takes complicated ideas and concepts and makes them clear for those of us without ...             Belonging to God: A Personal Training Guide for the Deeper Catholic Spiritual Life Msgr. Charles M. Murphy The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2004 This book is a practical, concise guide for busy Catholics who want to grow in their spiritual lives but don't have access to a spiritual director or hours of free time for daily prayer. Charles Murphy, retreat leader, diocesan director, and former rector of the North American College in vatican City, offers insights into the Catholic approach to spiritual formation, using principles from the ...             The Springs of Carmel: An Introduction to Carmelite Spirituality Peter Slattery Alba House, 1991             Awakening Your Soul to the Presence of God: How to Walk With Him Daily and Dwell in Friendship With Him ...2 reviews Kilian J. Healy Sophia Institute Press, 1999 What a beautiful book! + Great !!! Since Brother Lawrence is my all-time favorite spiritual author, I could not wait to read this book. It is not so simple as Brother Lawrence, but it abounds with suggestions for walking with God (the original title of the book). Fr. Healy reminds us that God never asks more of us than we can ...             Origen: An Exortation to Martyrdom, Prayer, and Selected Works7 reviews Origen, Rowan A. Greer, ... Paulist Press, 1979 Intellectual reverence and the spiritual sense. + Best Intro to a Tough Thinker + Good selection of works from a brilliant Christian thinker + With Origen on Prayer and Martyrdom + The Father of the Church and Neoplatonism             Invitation to Love: The Way of Christian Contemplation8 reviews Thomas Keating Continuum, 1994 Invitation to Deeper Prayer + Do you hunger for deeper prayer? Read this book. + The "Way" + Gentle, solid introduction to contemplation + Keating to the rescue again!             God Alone: The Collected Writings of St. Louis Marie De Montfort4 reviews St. Louis Marie De Montfort, Louis-Marie Grignion De Montfort Montfort Pubns, 1995 This is a must read for any serious Catholic + For all Lovers of the Rosary + God Alone: A Guide to Further your Relationship with Christ + Finally: The Collected Writings of St. Louis Marie de Montfort             The Cloud of Unknowing: and The Book of Privy Counseling (Image Book Original)19 reviews Image, 1996 The Cloud of Unknowing and the Book of Privy Counseling + For The Serious Minded Only + Must read for those interested in contemplative prayer. + A TRUE WAY TO ENCOUNTER WITH GOD             At the Fountain of Elijah: The Carmelite Tradition (Traditions of Christian Spirituality.)1 review Wilfrid McGreal Orbis Books, 1999 Learning the truth I read this book and realized what this religion is all about. This book tells you about the original traditons got started and and great they really are and how rich they are with history. I gave this to three of my friends and they agree with me. I enjoyed this book very much and it helped me ...             The Way of Perfection10 reviews St.Teresa of Avila Baronius Press, 2006 Good introduction to this Doctor of the Church + Read to Perfection ! ! ! + A Classic + Saintly Holiness & Its Application to Us             The Jerusalem Bible: Reader's Edition24 reviews Doubleday, 2000 Fresh, literary translation + A Good Edition with Few Minor Flaws + Great for learning + Wonderful Catholic Translation + Bible Study             Walter Hilton: The Scale of Perfection (Classics of Western Spirituality)3 reviews John P. H. Clark, Rosemary Dorward Paulist Press, 1990 Blend of the ascetic and pastoral is top fare + Spiritual growth + One of the great books of Christian piety. Walter Hilton's massive undertaking (the first thorough treatment of ascetic theology in the English language) is as rewarding for those today as in his own era - and a careful reading makes one realise that he was treating many of the same difficulties we would find in our own time. This is by ...             Lectio Divina and the Practice of Teresian Prayer (An Ics Pamphlet) Sam Anthony Morello Ics Pubns, 1995             The Catholic Passion: Rediscovering the Power and Beauty of the Faith8 reviews David Scott Loyola Press, 2006 relax and enjoy + Once a Catholic ... Always a Catholic + Excellent "rediscovery" + Excellent Guide to Catholicism + Passion is no ordinary word             Pseudo Dionysius: The Complete Works (Classics of Western Spirituality)10 reviews Karlfried Froehlich Paulist Press, 1987 The Cornerstone of Western Mysticism + more to this guy than meets the eye! + Required reading for the soul + Dionysius the Great + One of the most important Orthodox Church Fathers             Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel-On Prayer22 reviews Thomas Dubay Ignatius Press, 1989 One of my all-time favorites + Absolutely Essential Book on Prayer and Holiness + Wonderful Book I've read this book twice now, and it places in the top 5 books that I've ever read. It guides us through the stages of Spiritual growth as experienced and taught by St. Theresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. It's the best book I've ever found on the subject. In my opinion, Dubay goes out ...