Paraclete Essentials

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.”

“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 most enduring Christian classic of all—designed for today

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

Join with two dynamic Christian teachers, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, a founder of the New Monastic movement and Lauren Winner, a professor of Christian spirituality - and learn about five of the essential spiritual works of the Christian tradition.

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.

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