Our Contemplative Library
Recommended reading from our Spiritual Guides
The Practice of the Presence of God
By Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings who discovered the greatest secret of living in the kingdom of God here on earth. It is the art of "practicing the presence of God in one single act that does not end." He often stated that it is God who paints Himself in the depths of our souls. We must merely open our hearts to receive Him and His loving presence.
Desert Fathers and Mothers: Early Christian Wisdom Sayings
By Christine Valters Paintner, PhD
Be inspired by the writings of ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the world in order to individually follow God's call. Insightful commentary and historical background illustrates how you can use this wisdom in your own spiritual quest.