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What We’re Reading Now: The Avila Team’s Top Picks

Claire Dwyer October 7, 2021 2 Comments

Looking for a good book? We’ve got some suggestions!

A Kneeling Theology

Sophia Institute Press April 15, 2021 No Comments

Our greater awareness of method and recourse to technology in theology today seems to be at the expense of prayer. Very few scholars teach or write as if they believe that contemplation is of any objective value to the theological enterprise or that mystical wisdom has any real importance for the life of the Church.

Spiritual Classic Introduces Readers to the Wisdom of St. John of the Cross

Claire Dwyer December 12, 2020 No Comments

Sophia Institute Press has resurrected a classic book on St. John of the Cross and the journey to God – dive in and get a clear and sweeping view of the Mount he made famous.

Spiritual Classic Introduces Readers to the Wisdom of St. John of the Cross

Claire Dwyer August 19, 2019 No Comments

Sophia Institute Press has resurrected a classic book on St. John of the Cross and the journey to God – dive in and get a clear and sweeping view of the Mount he made famous.

Book Review: The Q & A Guide to Mental Prayer by Connie Rossini

Claire Dwyer June 25, 2019 No Comments

Connie Rossini’s new e-book is a go-to resource for many common questions about prayer.

The Fire of Love in Purgatory

Charlie McKinney November 7, 2018 No Comments

In this chapter from her book “Fire of Love,” St. Catherine of Genoa reflects on the souls increased burning love for God triggered by their time in purgatory.

Faith and the Sacraments: Spiritual Weapons

Charlie McKinney October 31, 2018 No Comments

In this chapter from his book “An Exorcist Explains How to Heal the Possessed,” Fr. Paolo Carlin reflects on the spiritual weapons needed for this mission.