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"Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." 

                                                                               - Phil 4:8

Everyone needs to be nourished daily by Scripture and spiritual reading. Here are some basic recommendations for where we can go to fill ourselves with what is true, pure, lovely and good.

Scripture

The translations we recommend are
 

  • RSVCE

  • Douay-Rheims

References

For specific questions you have regarding faith or morals, consult
 

  • Catechism of the Catholic Church

  • Summa Theologiae (Thomas Aquinas): comprehensively answers many precise theological questions
  • Catena Aurea (Thomas Aquinas): line-by-line commentary from the Church Fathers on all 4 gospels
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Spiritual Reading

Essential classics to use as how-to manuals to learn the interior life and practice sanctity. All titles are readily available to purchase in print or audiobook. Many are free online in pdf or audio format.
 

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Foundations
 

  • Imitation of Christ by Thomas Á Kempis
     

  • Introduction to the Devout Life by St Francis De Sales
     

  • Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence



Devotional
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  • Story of A Soul by St Thérèse of Lisieux
     

  • Divine Mercy in My Soul: Diary of St Faustina Kowalska
     

  • The Dialogue by St Catherine of Siena
     

  • True Devotion to Mary by St Louis de Montfort

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Ascetical / Growth in Virtue
 

  • On Union With God by St Albert the Great
     

  • Paradise of the Soul by St Albert the Great
     

  • The Three Ages of the Interior Life by Garrigou-Lagrange

 

 

Prayer / Interior Life
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  • The Interior Castle by St Teresa of Avila
     

  • Autobiography of St Teresa of Avila
     

  • The Way of Perfection by St Teresa of Avila
     

  • The Cloud of Unknowing
     

  • Spiritual Exercises by St Ignatius of Loyola

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Mystical Theology / Transforming Union
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  • Ascent of Mount Carmel by St John of the Cross
     

  • Dark Night of the Soul by St John of the Cross
     

  • The Living Flame of Love by St John of the Cross
     

  • Heaven in Faith by St Elizabeth of the Trinity

For beginners, we recommend slowly meditating with Imitation of Christ over a long period.

Spiritual Warfare

Some books we recommend for understanding and praying spiritual warfare

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  • Deliverance Prayers: For Use by the Laity by Fr Chad Ripperger
     

  • Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance from Evil Spirits by Neal Lozano
     

  • The Liber Christo Method: A Field Manual for Spiritual Combat by Dan Schneider

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Podcasts & Other Media

These resources are meant to supplement, not substitute, daily Scripture and spiritual reading. For the podcasts below, we recommend select episodes on some, but be led by the Holy Spirit as you explore the episode titles. 

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  • Bible in a Year (w/ Fr Mike Schmitz): podcast, good general overview of the bible if you have never read or studied the entire thing
     

  • CarmelCast (ICS Publications): podcast, in-depth exploration of Carmelite spirituality

    • Especially consider episodes on prayer and healing, and series on The Living Flame of Love and The Way of Perfection
       

  • Restore the Glory (w/ Jake Khym & Bob Schuchts): podcast, explores the intersection of psychology and Catholic spirituality as a healing resource

    • Especially consider Anatomy of a Wound and Deliverance and Healing series 

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  • ​SpiritualDirection.com (Dan & Stephanie Burke): videos and articles, good overview and resources for understanding Discernment of Spirits
     

  • Sensus Fidelium: videos, a variety of content on spiritual warfare and other topics related to forming the interior life

"To love God with our whole mind is to make the sacrifice to him of our knowledge and our reason, and to believe all that He has taught." 

                                                                       - St John Vianney

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