Life of Christ29 reviews
Fulton J. Sheen

Image, 1977

A String of Pearls...

+ Amazing
+ I have waited four years for the words on these pages...
+ More than worth it at twice the price
+ The Best Story of the Life of Christ --
  
  











  



  
Purgatory (Modern Library Classics)1 review
Dante

Modern Library, 2004

Medieval vision of the afterlife

This was required reading for a graduate course in medieval history. "The Divine Comedy" describes Dante's journey through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio), and Paradise (Paradiso), guided first by the Roman epic poet Virgil and then by Beatrice, the subject of his love and another of his ...
  
  











  



  
The Sinner's Guide4 reviews
Venerable Louis of Grenada

T A N Books & Publishers, 1985

Need spiritual help?

+ FANTASTIC
+ Best book ever!

The Sinner's Guide is jam-packed with practical spiritual advice for those struggling along the pilgrim path to God. Overcome by anger? Worn out by stress? Worried about apathy in prayer? The Sinner's Guide can help. A favorite spiritual manual of Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint Francis de ...
  
  











  



  
Confessions of Augustine1 review
Saint Augustine

Hackett Publishing Company, 2007

the editor's preface

Michael P. Foley's "Editor's Preface" to this edition of Confessions contextualizes the translation well. It serves to locate Sheed's translation historically and academically. The "Editor's Preface" also discusses the cover art for this edition. That discussion is not only an insightful ...
  
  











  



  
The Three Conversions in the Spiritual Life1 review
Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange

Tan Books & Publishers, 2002

Not for Beginners

This is an excellent book. It describes the growth in the spiritual life in three stages. It is not for beginners. It is for a person who has been seriously pursuing a direct relationship with God for at least a year. It provides an excellent road map for one who has experienced at least the first ...
  
  











  



  
Paradise (Modern Library Classics)3 reviews
Dante

Modern Library, 2007

Medieval vision of the afterlife

+ Medieval vision of the afterlife
+ Great translation

This was required reading for a graduate course in medieval history. "The Divine Comedy" describes Dante's journey through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio), and Paradise (Paradiso), guided first by the Roman epic poet Virgil and then by Beatrice, the subject of his love and another of his ...
  
  











  



  
Introduction to the Devout Life30 reviews
Francis De Sales

Vintage, 2002

Truly a useful introduction!

+ Spiritual Growth for Normal People
+ don't hesitate to buy this book!
+ Quite frankly indispensable
+ Wealth
  
  











  



  
Transformation in Christ: On the Christian Attitude4 reviews
Dietrich Von Hildebrand

Ignatius Press, 2001

excellent source for facing oneself honestly /with Christ

+ Excellent Spiritual Reading
+ Brings a into perspective one's relationship with God
+ Deep spiritual reading
  
  











  



  
Orthodoxy86 reviews
G.K. Chesterton

Image, 1991

Christianity Vol. 2

+ The Apostle of Common Sense is Alive & Well!
+ Chesterton's Humor and Perspective
+ Orthodoxy
+ Prolix but worth the effort
  
  











  



  
Inferno (Modern Library Classics)106 reviews
Dante

Modern Library, 2003

A powerful translation of a masterpiece

+ Nice balance
+ One of the Best Translations
+ Mandelbaum for beauty, Hollander for notes, Esolen for arguments
+ Sets the bar high for future B&N Classics
  
  











  



  
The Lord7 reviews
Romano Guardini

Gateway Editions, 1982

It's as good today as it was when it came out in 1954.

+ Full Circle
+ Thomas Merton recommended this book to me
+ A Worthy Devotional Reading
+ An insight rarely found today
  
  











  



  
The Passion of the Christ (Definitive Edition)1997 reviews
James Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern

20th Century Fox, 2007

BEST MOVIE EVER ABOUT CHRIST; JPII: "BE NOT AFRAID." INCREDIBLE FEELING OF COURAGE & HOPE FROM THIS MOVIE!

+ A Very, Very Contraversial Religous Film Indeed!
+ Best gore flick of 2004!
+ Saddest but Most Needed Movie in History
  
  











  



  
Jesus of Nazareth152 reviews
Pope Benedict XVI

Doubleday, 2007

What an unexptected surprise!

+ Jesus of Nazareth
+ Scholarly, philosophic, passionate look at the real Jesus
+ Outstanding brightness
+ Pope's Analysis Is the Right Balance
  
  











  



  
Parochial and Plain Sermons5 reviews
John Henry Cardinal Newman

Ignatius Press, 1997

A Modern "Father" of the Church from the Age of Victoria

+ Newman's Anglican Sermons
+ A Spiritual Classic
+ Newman Masterfully Blends Doctrine With the Spiritual Life
+ Great Writing, Great Publication
  
  











  



  
Into Great Silence (Two-Disc Set)85 reviews
The Carthusian Order

Zeitgeist Films, 2007

Be patient with it and it will pull you in to greater peace

+ A Beautiful Film
+ Be still and know that I am God . . .
+ Silence - the sound of one hand clapping!
  
  











  



  
Peace of Soul5 reviews
Fulton J. Sheen

Liguori Publications, 1996

I love Fulton Sheen, his book has helped turn my life around

+ If EVER there were a SOUL, FULTON can give it PEACE!!!
+ An Outstanding engagement with modern thought
+ ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS EVER WRITTEN
  
  











  



  
Deep Conversion/ Deep Prayer8 reviews
Thomas Dubay

Ignatius Press, 2006

Deep Conversion

+ To be re-read
+ total consecration
+ A fantastic book!
+ Very Good Challenge
  
  











  



  
The Imitation of Christ (Vintage Spiritual Classics)72 reviews
Thomas a Kempis

Vintage, 1998

The treasure

+ Every page is a spiritual treasure
+ Imitate Christ by living a spiritual life

Why claim trinkets when you can read one of the best devotionals on the market. I use it to keep my daily life in check, to remember to have the right focus and to live what I believe. This is the top of the charts for a "Christian" work. Brother A'Kempis was a great instructor and a wise disciple. ...
  
  











  



  
In Silence With God1 review
Benedict Baur

Scepter Pubs, 1997

Solid writing, good instructions

This book will certainly feed you spiritually! While originally published in a different time (the imprimatur is 1955), the writing speaks to you across the years. I wish we had more orthodox gifted writers like B. Baur in our midst. Dealing with topics as diverse as one's inner life to the ...
  
  











  



  
To Know Christ Jesus19 reviews
F. J. Sheed

Ignatius Press, 1992

Comment on book description

+ Favorite all-time . . .
+ A Great Help to Meditation
+ no better guide to the gospels
+ Almost like a fifth Gospel