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Life of Christ 29 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 --
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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 ...
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The Sinner's Guide 4 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 ...
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Confessions of Augustine 1 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 ...
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The Three Conversions in the Spiritual Life 1 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 ...
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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 ...
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Introduction to the Devout Life 30 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
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Transformation in Christ: On the Christian Attitude 4 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
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Orthodoxy 86 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
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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
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The Lord 7 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
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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
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Jesus of Nazareth 152 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
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Parochial and Plain Sermons 5 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
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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!
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Peace of Soul 5 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
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Deep Conversion/ Deep Prayer 8 reviews Thomas Dubay
Ignatius Press, 2006
Deep Conversion
+ To be re-read + total consecration + A fantastic book! + Very Good Challenge
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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. ...
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In Silence With God 1 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 ...
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To Know Christ Jesus 19 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
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