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This study explores the profound influence of St. Jerome—biblical scholar, ascetic, and Doctor of the Church—on the thought and spirituality of St. Teresa of Ávila. Drawing on Teresa’s Life, Way of Perfection, Foundations, Letters, and Meditations, Sr. Pascale-Dominique Nau examines how Jerome’s example of disciplined study, interior prayer, and ascetic rigor helped shape Teresa’s vision of holiness and her reform of Carmelite life. Through a careful reading of Teresa’s writings, the book shows how she understood Jerome not only as a translator of Scripture, but as a model of ...

St. Malachy of Armagh lived in an age of turmoil, yet his life radiated holiness, reform, and unwavering devotion. Composed by his cherished friend, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, this compelling biography chronicles Malachy's extraordinary journey from his humble beginnings in Ireland to his apostolic labors, miracles, and untimely death at Clairvaux.

Of all of the important Catholic men and women who have been venerated over the last 2,000 years, one of the faith's most popular and influential men also lived one of the most unique lives. Like Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) found God about as far away from church as possible; it was during military service that he underwent a remarkable conversion.

Come with us to the little hamlet of Ars in France, where we trace the life of the this super saint, known as a saint of the eucharist, and perfect confessor. Discover his church in Ars, and venerate his incorrupt body; discover his confessional, the rectory he lived in, his bed the devil set afire, the shrine to his incorrupt heart, and the altar where our lady appeared to him and where he was healed through the intercession of St. Philomena.

I Fioretti, opera in lingua volgare della fine del '300, probabilmente di un anonimo autore toscano, sono una raccolta di 53 episodi della vita di san Francesco e dei suoi compagni, nei quali viene tracciata la vita e la leggenda del santo. Si tratta dell'opera più famosa su San Francesco d'Assisi, dove sono riportati episodi celeberrimi, come: la "perfetta letizia" e "Il lupo di Gubbio". Nei Fioretti viene ricostruito lo spirito della predicazione francescana, fondata sui valori universali dell'umiltà, della carità, della povertà.

Saint Vincent de Paul could have stayed and basked in the glory that was Rome, but knew he had to go on to Paris. News of his involvement in the conversion of the apostate came to the attention of Pope Paul V, and in 1608, Vincent was commissioned to go to Henry IV on a confidential mission. Vincent departed for Paris, posthaste.

Saint Anthony of Padua was proclaimed a doctor of the church. There are 33 doctors of the church. In the 2,000 years since the church was instituted, out of its millions of holy people, and thousands of canonized Saints, only 33 have been given the honor of this title. We have written about 15 of them thus far. Saint Anthony of Padua, the saint we pray to for lost objects, is one of these honored people. But until the Lord decided to put St. Anthony into active ministry, he was a dish washer and confessor to Franciscan hermits.

This book is published in a year of anniversaries associated with Saint Thérèse of Lisieux: the 150th anniversary of her birth in 1873 and the 100th anniversary of her beatification by Pope Pius XI in 1923. A lifelong devotee of the French saint, Mr. Nolan expertly opens up new understandings of this young Carmelite nun to readers. His careful research provides a clear summary of various aspects of the life of Thérèse Martin. The origins of this book are individual articles published in various journals of spirituality. As such, the reader may find it convenient to read the chapters as ...

St. Camilla Battista was an Italian Poor Clare nun from the Renaissance era. She wrote that the Lord conversed with her in a familiar way, communicating to her revelations that she made known through her writings. Not only was she an extraordinary woman of culture, she was a mystic and a profound contemplative. In this comprehensive translation of her writings, the hidden saint is revealed to the English speaking world for the first time. St. Camilla Battista da Varano was the daughter of a powerful Renaissance duke, Giulio Cesare da Varano. Born in Camerino in 1458, she was raised in her ...

Today, we all face spiritual warfare and can find strength and inspiration through Padre Pio's example and intercession. In Padre Pio's Armor: Prayers that Route Demons, you will discover how to fortify yourself and become a spiritual warrior. This book delves into the life of Padre Pio, invoking 25 prayers and a novena for his intercession.

The tale of St. Josaphat, a prince who gave up his wealth and kingdom to follow Jesus, was widely told and read in the Middle Ages, translated into a dozen languages, and even cited by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice. Only in the 19th century did scholars note the parallels between the lives of Buddha and Josaphat. In Search of the Christian Buddha traces the Buddha’s story from India to Persia to Jerusalem and then throughout Europe, as it was rewritten by Muslim, Jewish, and Christian authors, illustrating its unsuspected integration into European culture.

Saint Basil and Saint Gregory's friendship exemplifies a sacred kinship rooted in shared spiritual ambition, drawing inspiration from their early foundations in faith-rich Cappadocia. Their transformative journey from Athens students to spiritual giants was marked by a fervent pursuit of heavenly wisdom and an unwavering resolve to uphold Christian doctrine amid the threat of heresy. The influential contributions of Basil and Gregory to monasticism, the Trinity's defense, and liturgical practices continue to be a dynamic call for modern believers to embrace a life centered around the ...

Saint Lucy exemplifies unwavering faith and courage in the face of intense persecution, inspiring believers with her commitment to Christ and her miraculous preservation of sight. Her legacy as the patroness of those with eye ailments and her connection to light is deeply rooted in both physical and spiritual symbolism, serving as a guide for those seeking clarity and vision. Saint Lucy's influence extends into literature, liturgical traditions, and Advent celebrations, fostering a universal call to faith, hope, and divine illumination in times of darkness.

The Interior Journey Toward God: Reflections from Saint Teresa of Ávila, attempts to take what many believe is Saint Teresa of Ávila's greatest work, The Interior Castle, and break it down into successive lessons, reflections, and prayers. Each lesson is drawn from St. Teresa’s writings and seeks not only to explain each particular teaching concisely but also to help you, the reader, to apply the content to your own life. This book can be used as a daily meditation book by which you can slowly ponder the teachings of Saint Teresa as she takes us through the various dwelling places of ...

The publication of the long-awaited English edition of Elder Anthimos of Saint Anne’s, translated from the sixth Greek edition (2004), brings to the Anglophone world a treasure of Orthodox spirituality. Elder Anthimos (1913-1996) was a humble monk of the St. Anne’s Skete on Mount Athos whose life shone “like a star shedding a new light of piety and as a brightly shining vessel of grace.”

St. Paul of the Cross was born Paul Francis Danei, on the January 3, 1694, the second of 16 children. One of his brothers John Baptist would be very instrumental in the work Our Lord had chosen for St. Paul. His parents, although of nobility, were neither affluent nor privileged. Even though the town hall at Castellazzo had once been the family palace, St. Paul's father, a cloth merchant, was always in serious debt.

Ces quarante-deux méditations s'adressent à celles et ceux qui souhaitent passer de la banalité à l'intensité et partager le trop-plein des grâces d'Elisabeth de la Trinité, carmélite dijonnaise. Choisis pour leur frappe percutante, ces textes les plus significatifs de la Bienheureuse sont illustrés par des versets bibliques lus par une comédienne et des méditations, des prières, des suggestions de résolutions pratiques et une oraison partagées par le Père Févotte.

Clare of Assisi is generally known as “ the female friend” of Saint Francis of Assisi, and for centuries her legacy has remained obscured by his shadow. Yet Clare's life and story ought to shine in its own light and on its own terms (her name, after all, means “ light” ). She is a figure of true heroism, tenacity, beatitude and grit who plotted her improbable course in the context of the raucous and explosive period of the Middle Ages.

Saint Thomas Becket embodied ecclesial courage by defending the Church's authority and independence against the secular power of King Henry II. Becket underwent a profound conversion from chancellor to Archbishop of Canterbury, embracing a life of prayer, penance, and unwavering fidelity to the Church. His martyrdom and subsequent canonization sparked widespread devotion, making Becket a symbol of episcopal courage and defender of the Church’s freedom.

Fernando Millán Romeral is a Carmelite priest of the Baetica Province in the Andalucian region of Spain. He studied philosophy and theology in Madrid and Seville in Spain and at Milltown in Dublin, Ireland. He earned his doctorate in Dogmatic Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy. After completing his doctoral studies, Fr. Fernando taught for 12 years at Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid. In September 2007 he was elected prior general of the Carmelite Order, He was re-elected in September 2013 and served until 2019. He then returned to teaching at Comillas...