Books
Paraclete Press books explore the richness and depth of what it means to be a Christian. While Benedictine spirituality is at the heart of what we do, our books reflect the Christian experience across many cultures, time periods, and houses of worship.
Ancient Paths
David G. Robinson
The classic path for growing a Christian community.This innovative guide to Christian formation offers an ancient-yet-contemporary approach to grow...
View full detailsThe Province of Joy
Angela Alaimo O'Donnell
“Like a beautiful quilt, Province of Joy is a deeply loving, imaginative work of art and faith.” –Elizabeth A. Johnson This unique “Book of Hours...
View full detailsThe Confessions of St. Augustine
St. Augustine of Hippo
The first autobiography ever written, and one of the most profound testaments of faith, ever. “This book is the masterpiece from which all other C...
View full detailsThe Practice of the Presence of God
Brother Lawrence
The original guide to “practicing the presence of God”“We must not grow weary of doing little things for the love of God, who looks not on the grea...
View full detailsEl Misterio de la Fe
Tadeusz Dajczer
With this profound little book, you will discover how to live the Eucharist. First appearing in its original Polish in late 2007, The Mystery of F...
View full detailsGiver of Life
John Oliver
Presents the Orthodox perspective on who the Holy Spirit is, where the mystery of God comes alive. Delving deep and subtly into Orthodox tradition...
View full detailsThe Complete Therese of Lisieux
Robert J. Edmonson, CJ
The most complete and engaging one-volume introduction to the “Little Flower” Following a thorough introduction to the saint’s life, The Comple...
View full detailsThe Cloud of Unknowing
Anonymous
A mystical classic now easier to understand Very few spiritual classics from centuries past offer real guidance for entering into the darkness ...
View full detailsThe Meaning is in the Waiting
Paula Gooder
Is it worth the wait? Paula Gooder shows how the spiritual practice of waiting is vital to our well-being. With warmth and insight, she helps us...
View full detailsFlunking Sainthood
Jana Riess
This wry memoir tackles twelve different spiritual practices in a quest to become more saintly, including fasting, fixed-hour prayer, the...
View full detailsThe Jesus Prayer
Frederica Mathewes-Green
In the earliest centuries of faith, Christians in the deserts of Palestine and Africa sought a short prayer that could be easily repeated, in o...
View full detailsThis Is My Beloved Son
Andreas Andreopoulos
The Transfiguration, one of the most mysterious miracles of Christ, has been mostly misunderstood for two millennia.“Andreas Andreopoulos approache...
View full detailsWords of Light
Padre Pio
The world was startled in 2007 by revelations that Mother Teresa of Calcutta's spiritual life was full of serious doubts and personal suffering for...
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Emilie Griffin
“Griffin is a trustworthy guide . . . She writes with the unmistakable authenticity and authority of a woman steeped in prayer.” – America Join Em...
View full detailsThe Way of Perfection
St. Teresa of Avila
God will always give us more than we ask forMillions have read and benefited from this book since it was first written nearly 500 years ago. St. Te...
View full detailsThe Complete Julian of Norwich
Fr. John-Julian, OJN
The most engaging and complete collection available of this 14th century English mystic The Revelations of Julian of Norwich is the first book writ...
View full detailsThe Wisdom of Stability
Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
Discussion around the bestseller The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher has led many people to want to know more about Benedictine principles. In an age...
View full detailsGenerous Faith
Sr. Bridget Haase, OSU
Experience the generosity of God in this very moment. Learn how to live in the now, to trust, and to experience God's presence in your life. "I ha...
View full detailsThe Joy of Full Surrender
Jean Pierre de Caussade
“The will of God has nothing but sweetness, grace, and treasures for the surrendered soul” This inspirational classic was compiled more than a cen...
View full detailsThe Imitation of Christ
Thomas à Kempis
The Imitation of Christ has enjoyed an unparalleled place in the world of books for more than five hundred years. 5000 different editions have bee...
View full detailsThe Complete Fenelon
Francois Fenelon
The most engaging collection of the French mystics’ writings now available Twenty-first century Christians are now discovering the wisdom of this c...
View full detailsAstonishments
Anna Kamienska
Kamienska came of age during the horrors of the Nazi occupation of Poland and lived under Communism. These experiences, as well as the sudden death...
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