“Whatever is true…think of these things.”

By Fr. Jean Pierre Caussade

Beautifully articulates a spirituality of total abandonment to the Father . Editions that also include Fr. Caussade's letters are particularly worthwhile.

By Brother Lawrence

On the simple and tremendously fruitful and joyful practice of living in the presence of the living God and means to grow in this practice.

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St. Elizabeth had a profound devotion to the indwelling of the Blessed Trinity in her soul. Her writings draw the soul to enter more deeply into this mystery.

Fr. Walter Ciszek

Profound story of an American Priest called to be a Missionary in Soviet Russia. He shares the fruits of his interior life during 23 years in Siberian prisons and labor camps.

by Fr. Ian Matthew

Our community was first introduced to this book by a Carmelite Friar. It wonderfully unpacks John of the Cross' understanding of the interior life.

by Fr. Conrad de Meester

Fr. De Meester helps highlight the depth of St. Therese's little way and has a gift of to help the reader see both the humanity and heroism of this great saint.

By Fr. Wilfrid Stinissen. A concise yet rich little book on living total abandonment to the Father, drawing much from the writings of Fr. Caussade.

By Fr. Wilfrid Stinissen

A wonderful introduction into the Church's understanding of the Person action of the Holy Spirit, stirring one's a desire for a deeper fidelity and union with Him.

by Josef Pieper. Philosophical yet assessable, Pieper unpacks the rich depths of the theological virtues in a way that helps one behold them and strive for them more ardently.

by Fr. Jacque Philippe. A favorite gem among the young adults we serve, Fr. Philippe wonderfully articulates the greatness of our freedom in Christ.

Fr. Paul de Jaegher, SJ. Perhaps our favorite out of all that are listed, this thin book lingers on the tremendous dignity of the Christian vocation: the life of Union with Christ.

By St. Robert Southwell, SJ. Poetry both intense and rich, made all the more compelling in light of his martyrdom. A Child by Choice, and Burning Babe are favorites within the community.

By Elisabeth Leseur. The diary of a French lay woman who lived a life of profound intimacy with Christ amidst her upper class society. After her death, her husband found her writings which became the means through which the Lord drew him from atheism to the Catholic faith.

By Jessica Powers (Sr. Miriam of the Holy Spirit, OCD). Refreshingly simple, yet equally profound, Sr. Miriam's poetry articulates well the journey of a soul in God.

By Fr. Jean Corbon. This book on the on the Trinitarian Life and the liturgy is rich and well worth the attention needed while reading. Its depth is not quickly exhausted and one could read it many times with new profit.

By Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV. This book is endlessly practical, helping a soul to distinguish and act in light of the Holy Spirit.

By C.S. Lewis. With marvelous insight, Lewis captures the varied human responses to the invitation eternal life in heaven.

by Sr. Mary Pierre, RSM. Describing the life of Ven. Teresa Quevedo, the young Spanish girl who died at the age of 20. She had a profound devotion to our Blessed Mother, often praying, “My Mother, grant that everyone who looks at me may see you!" Her example is a beautiful witness to life shared with our Blessed Mother.

By St. Faustina. Read in bits or cover-to-cover. There is so much here for prayer both in the life of St. Faustina and, of course, in the private revelation of His Mercy to her for the modern world.

By Fr. E. Laveille, SJ. An amazing story of a Belgian Missionary who spent himself to bring the Gospel to the Native Americans in the Rockies and Pacific Northwest. His tremendous missionary zeal and his priestly dedication are woven throughout stories of his adventures in the American wilderness to bring the Gospel to souls.

By Fr. Joseph Langford, MC. Perhaps our community's favorite book on our Bl. Mother, we revisit it annually before renewing our consecration to our Blessed Mother. As Co-founder of the Priest branch of the Missionaries of Charity, Fr. Langford writes as one who knew Mother Teresa closely and helps the reader to learn how to learn from Mother Teresa how to live more closely with our Lady.

by Fr. Michael Griffin, OCD. St. Teresa of the Andes, died at the age of 19. Her short life, both outside and inside the convent, was marked by her charity, joy, and desire for union with Jesu Crucified.

By Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger. The book walks systematically through the Creed. He lingers on the first words, "I believe..." pondering what it means to believe in the modern world and what the Church understands by faith. Like anything of Pope Benedict's--it takes attention but is well worth the effort.

by Robert Hugh Benson. A historical fiction that follows the experience of Catholics amidst the persecution in Elizabethan England. The vast majority of characters and events are historical, yet it reads with the ease of a fiction.

By St. Raphael Baron. The spiritual writings of a Cistercian Monk who died from complications with diabetes. The illness took him several times, in and out of the community and drew from his heart a great abandonment and simplicity of heart.

(Arranged by Mother M. Philip, IBVM). St. Claude was the spiritual director of St. Margaret Mary. Jesus told St. Margaret Mary that St. Claude was "his perfect friend." The confidence in the mercy of God and the generous response of love to Love comes through all of his spiritual counsel.

By Bl. Columba Marmion. The good Abbott beautifully lays out the heart of the spiritual life of Christ living His life in us and we living in Him. Systematic in approach, Bl. Marmion draws readers to behold anew the joy of being children of God.

Anthology of Poetry from the English Martyrs

Archbishop Luis Martinez

Compiled from Letters of Spiritual Direction from Bl. Columba Marmion, OSB

By Archbishop Luis Martinez

Reflections on the Blessed Virgin Mary by Bl. John Henry Newman

By St. Therese

By Fr. Paul Murray, OP

By Pope John Paul II

By Fr. Paul De Jaegher

By Pope John Paul II

4 Volume Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew by Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis (Any volume gives much food for prayer).

By Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger

By Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis

Fr. Adolphe Tanquerey

By Sr. Genevieve of the Holy Face (Celine Martin).

Archbishop Luis Martinez