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The Complete Living Library Series
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Ascent of Mount CarmelAscent of Mount Carmel
by: John of the Cross
Through his lyric poetry and humble wisdom, John of the Cross has become an encouragement to all who are stumbling through their own "dark night" of the soul.
Eternal Wisdom from the Desert: Writings from the Desert FathersEternal Wisdom from the Desert: Writings from the Desert Fathers
by: Henry L. Carrigan, Jr.
Encouraging humility, patience, and love, the desert fathers and mothers teach today's believers that deep contemplative practice opens the door to eternal wisdom for daily life.
Little Talks with GodLittle Talks with God
by: Catherine of Siena
In this intense and searching work, the holy saint of Siena offers up petitions to God.
Living Love: A Modern Edition of <i>Treatise on the Love of God</i>Living Love: A Modern Edition of Treatise on the Love of God
by: Francis de Sales
Preserving de Sales' gentle prose, enthusiasm for God, compassion, and good humor
Mechthild of Magdeburg: MeditationsMechthild of Magdeburg: Meditations
by: Mechthild of Magdeburg
In the passionate poetry of a bride to her bridegroom, this thirteenth-century German mystic recorded thirty years of her most intimate conversations with God.
Meditations on the Heart of GodMeditations on the Heart of God
by: Francois Fénelon
For three centuries, men and women have found consolation in the wisdom and counsel of Francois Fenelon.
Romancing God: Contemplating the BelovedRomancing God: Contemplating the Beloved
by: Ramon Lull
Romancing God offers a glimpse into the life of a devoted soul conversing with his Creator, a learned man finding the meaning of life through his own search and discovery of God's love.
Talking with GodTalking with God
by: Francois Fénelon
All who seek fellowship with God amid the rush and racket of modern life will find that Fénelon's searching gentleness is a wonderful pick-me-up for the heart.
Talks on the Song of SongsTalks on the Song of Songs
by: Bernard of Clairvaux
Offering a fascinating glimpse of Christian theology, these writings encourage us to open ourselves to a new experience of love.
The Cloud of UnknowingThe Cloud of Unknowing
by: Bernard Bangley
A fresh, contemporary translation that makes medieval mysticism accessible to today's spiritual seekers
The Confessions of St. AugustineThe Confessions of St. Augustine
by: Saint Augustine
Fifty generations of Christians have marveled at these devotional outpourings of penitence and thanksgiving that trace a stormy voyage ending in the haven of the Church.
The Imitation of ChristThe Imitation of Christ
by: Thomas á Kempis
The world's most widely read devotional book.
The Joy of Full SurrenderThe Joy of Full Surrender
by: Jean-Pierre de Caussade
These thoughtful reflections on accepting the will of God with an open heart will guide and encourage all modern-day Christians.
The Pilgrim's ProgressThe Pilgrim's Progress
by: John Bunyan
"The greatest allegory ever written."
The Practice of the Presence of GodThe Practice of the Presence of God
by: Brother Lawrence
This humble seventeenth-century lay brother learned to live in moment-by-moment fellowship with God.
The Royal Way of the CrossThe Royal Way of the Cross
by: Francois Fénelon
Amidst the splendor and decadence of Versailles, a small group of faithful Christians sought spiritual guidance from this bishop whose penetrating counsel remains fresh today.
The Story of a Soul: A New TranslationThe Story of a Soul: A New Translation
by: Thérèse of Lisieux
A new, lively translation of the most beloved Catholic classic of the twentieth century.
The Way of PerfectionThe Way of Perfection
by: Teresa of Avila
The Way of Perfection presents Teresa's approach to incorporating spirituality into everyday life.