What We’re Reading Now: The Avila Team’s Top Picks
Claire Dwyer
October 7, 2021
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Looking for a good book? We’ve got some suggestions!
A Kneeling Theology
Sophia Institute Press
April 15, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
An Exorcist Explains Demonic Possession and Vexation
Charlie McKinney
October 24, 2018
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In this chapter from his book “An Exorcist Explains the Demonic,” Fr. Gabriele Amorth reflects on vexation as a result of demonic possession.
The Miracle of John Paul II
Charlie McKinney
October 17, 2018
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In this chapter from his book “Nothing Short of a Miracle,” Patricia Treece reflects on the miracle that aided in John Paul II’s canonization.
Forgiveness and Contemplation in Prayer
Charlie McKinney
October 10, 2018
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In this chapter from his book “Fire from Above,” Anthony Liless reflects on forgiveness through contemplative prayer.
