Words 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...
View full detailsThe world was startled in 2007 by revelations that Mother Teresa of Calcutta's spiritual life was full of serious doubts and personal suffering for...
View full detailsReading Francis's writings is like being "on the road" with him 800 years ago. Biographies will only take you so far. It's impossible to truly unde...
View full detailsNo one can teach a Christian to pray, like Teresa can.This lively little book introduces postmodern readers to one of Christianity’s most endearing...
View full detailsExplore Patrick’s place in history, the spread of Christianity beyond the Roman Empire, how Patrick first came to Ireland, the influence of the ea...
View full detailsThere is no greater authority on the saints than Alban Butler, and his enormous research has been the standard reference on the subject for the las...
View full detailsSaints at Heart presents an engaging picture of the spiritual life as shown in the experience and writings of the saints. The title announces the b...
View full detailsThe wisdom of St. Thérèse of Lisieux—for all who want to prayHow did this saint’s precious—even precocious—childhood devotion to God develop into ...
View full detailsOriginally published in French in 1894, Sabatier’s was the first modern biography of Francis of Assisi. It was a worldwide bestseller, and in 2003 ...
View full detailsSt. Paul was the first to really define love. St. John Chrysostom unpacks it. One of the most important passages in the Scriptures, First Cor...
View full detailsThis popular translation of The Story of a Soul includes every word of the original text, retaining the charm of the landmark autobiography of St. ...
View full detailsCatherine of Siena’s influence was felt throughout the kingdoms of Europe. She enjoyed the confidence of popes, royalty, and most of all, the comm...
View full detailsIn all times, in different branches of the Christian family, there are people who have written or sung or spoken things that encouraged us to give our lives to God and to listen to His voice. At Paraclete Press, we gather and share these treasures.