It is not uncommon to find The Spiritual Life by Adolphe Tanquerey on a list of recommended spiritual classics. When first published a century ago, the author intended his treatise primarily for priests and seminarians. However, he expressed his hope that others, such as lay persons, might find it useful for living a more "thoroughly... Continue Reading →
The Spiritual Life by Rev. Adolphe Tanquerey, One-Year Reading Schedule
Reading Schedule - The Spiritual Life by Rev. Adolphe Tanquerey
2-Year Catholic Bible Reading Plan, Revised, pdf
Revised two-year Bible, October 10, 2022
St. John of the Cross Reading Plan PDF, Revised
St. John of the Cross is Spain's national poet and one of the greatest mystics in history. This one year reading plan makes it easy to read through his collected works, which are among the greatest spiritual classics. This is hopefully the final revision!
Book Spotlight #3: Saintly Solutions to Life’s Common Problems
Do you have problems? Well, who doesn't, at least on occasion? There are different ways to deal with life’s vexations - ignore them, hide them, or try to manage them. Saintly Solutions to Life's Common Problems offers the guidance of 350 saints to help negotiate life's troubles.
Book Spotlight #2: A Memory for Wonders, A True Story
Mother Veronica (Lucette le Goulard) begins life in Brittany and moves to Morocco with her parents. The parents wish to block Lucette from any knowledge of God, but this doesn't prevent God's grace to go to work.
9 Ant Virtues for the Monk
Through their diligence, constancy, and organizational skills, ants have long been a source of admiration among humans. Can monks, and indeed, all people learn valuable lessons from them?
The Crucifix as a Spiritual Book
The crucifix is a silent book that proclaims Jesus' ultimate statement with perfect eloquence.