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This book provides an introduction to contemplative prayer.
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Includes a complete history of the Rosary, 26 of its greatest champions, detailed accounts of its victories, 24 color pages of the Rosary in art, and more than 500 quotes on the Rosary from saints and popes.
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Provides a guide to various types of Catholic devotions.
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This Marian devotion was introduced in 200 AD by St. Iraneus and was reintroduced in the 1980’s in Argentina by Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J. (now Pope Francis).
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Prayer focused on the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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The Litany of Trust is a prayer composed by Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, SV. In it, we ask Jesus to deliver us from the things that hold us bound, and we place our trust in His promises.
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A novena is an ancient devotion that consists of 9 days of prayer. Novenas are often prayed in preparation for a feast day or for a specific intention. This website provides access to well over 200 novenas. You can subscribe to receive daily emails with a novena prayer for that day or you can choose your own novena to pray from the website.
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A favorite devotion of Pope Francis, this beautiful prayer, like the “Memorare,” moves us to invoke the compassion of our Blessed Mother. In her maternal care for each of us, she wants us to remain close to her Son, Jesus. Never would she want the burdens of life to cause us to lose hope or despair.
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The Pocket Guide to the Stations of the Cross invites Catholics to discover the depths of Christ’s love shown to us by his passion and death. In this book, readers will find a guide to accompany them and help them meditate on Christ’s Passion.
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A prayer apostleship focused on the challenges facing humanity. Founded in 1844 by a Jesuit priest and formally recognized by Pope Pius IX in 1849. Ever since, popes have entrusted their intentions to this apostleship. The website has links to a monthly video where the Pope discusses his intention for that month, as well as a “Click to Pray” app for Apple or Android.
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World-wide movement of prayer for peace. Those who pray the Rosary regularly would do well to be enrolled in the confraternity to gain extra spiritual benefits for each Rosary they pray.
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Taking concrete examples from our everyday life, the author invites us to respond in a Gospel fashion to the upsetting situations and trials we must all confront. This book helps us in a pursuit of the peace of heart we seek, a true gift of God.
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This book contains meditations on the passion and the cross, inviting the reader to a new understanding of redemption and the meaning of loss and suffering in our lives.
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This book is about mental prayer. Facing God in solitude and silence for a time, to enter into intimate, loving communication with him. It is a resource for beginners trying to establish a daily prayer time. Recommended by Fr. Mike Schmitz.
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