All Christian Classics

A gift of enduring Christian wisdom - the wisdom of the classics.

The most enduring Christian classic of all—designed for today

“God’s will is always good, no matter how it may appear at the moment.”

“All who seek fellowship with God amid the rush and racket of modern life will find that Fenelon's searching gentleness is a wonderful pick-me-up for the heart. This selection from his letters is pure gold.” —Dr. J.I. Packer, author of Knowing God

The Way of Perfection presents Teresa of Avila's down-to-earth approach to incorporating spirituality into everyday life. Using earthy language and self-deprecating humor, she encourages readers to engage in a life of prayer, contemplation, and conversation with God.

The most engaging and complete collection available of this 14th century English mystic

This spiritual classic has been an enigma for centuries. Notoriously difficult to understand, this contemporary English translation ushers you into the way of knowing God that can be dark at times, and luminous at others. It offers an accessible invitation to enter into God’s presence through a “cloud of unknowing.”

The best one-volume introduction to the mind and heart of the Little Flower

Now available in a popular contemporary English translation for the first time, important reflections of St. John Chrysostom on I Corinthians, Chapter 13.

A beautiful package for the bestselling autobiography of a 20th century saint.

The first autobiography ever written, and one of the most profound testaments of faith, ever.

The original guide to "practicing the presence of God"

This volume represents a contemporary English edition of John’s rarely published work Ascent of Mount Carmel, a commentary on his entire spiritual vision. It recounts John’s passage through a “dark night” of faith on his journey toward complete union with God. Through this humble wisdom, this classic has become an encouraging companion for people throughout the centuries who are passing through their own “dark night of the soul.”

In this intense and searching work, the saint of Siena offers up petitions to God, filling her conversation with instruction on discernment, true and false spiritual emotion, obedience, and truth, and revealing her famous image of Christ as the Bridge. Catherine’s brilliant insights into the nature of the spiritual life and the character of the Church will motivate contemporary Christians to unite a life of prayer with a life of action.

For three centuries, men and women have found consolation in the wisdom and counsel of Francois Fenelon.

This enhanced edition of Brother Lawrence's classic work will appeal to anyone who desires to make spirituality a moment-by-moment way of life.

Romancing God offers a glimpse into the life of a devoted soul conversing with his Creator, a learned man finding the meaning of life through his own search and discovery of God's love.

The classic allegory of the Christian life—re-edited, annotated, and introduced by Tony Jones

The greatest allegory ever written.

A new, lively translation of the most beloved Catholic classic of the twentieth century.

He was a thief and a playboy -- who became one of the most important thinkers of the first millennium.

The most engaging and complete collection available of the French mystics’ writings

St. Catherine (1347-80) is one of the most beloved spiritual teachers of all time. These profound writings are taken from her Dialogues, which were always intended for the widest possible readership.

This volume contains Athanasius' famous The Life of St. Anthony, St. Jerome's The Life of Paul the Hermit, and the collected sayings of many of the desert fathers and mothers.

For all spiritual pilgrims seeking comfort and guidance, the writings of Francis de Sales will offer the assurance that a deep and satisfying prayer life is not only possible, but within the reach of anyone who will accept what God is forever offering.

Madame Guyon's theology and spiritual writing opened new doors to people from all walks of life who yearned for spiritual joy and wisdom.

Discover the wisdom of this controversial theologian whose counsel and meditations have found a wide audience for more than three centuries.

“This advice is from a spiritual father who loves you and gives you the sort of counsel that will shape your whole life.”

“There is no better edition of this classic, than this careful and insightful volume.” —Michael Downey, editor, The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality