Drinking from a Dry Well

Author: Thomas H. Green, SJ

Media Type: Book

Topics: Difficult Times, Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer - When It Is Hard, Spiritual Journey

Darkness and dryness can describe a worrisome phase for those who are faithful to their prayer lives. St. John of the Cross describes this as the Dark Night. Thomas Green, SJ, provides an encouraging and helpful guide through these difficult but rewarding times. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.

God's Passionate Desire

Author: William A. Barry, SJ

Media Type: Book

Topics: Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer - Getting Started, Prayer - When It Is Hard, Spiritual Journey

If you feel your relationship with God is stagnant and does not have much energy, try this little book. You may be very happily surprised. The book explains much about prayer, including how to get "unstuck." It also guides the reader through a series of short, helpful reflections using an Ignatian framework. Written in an easy-to-read style, the message is profound. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.

Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light - The Private Writings of the Saint of Calcutta

Author: Brian Kolodiejchuk, MC

Media Type: Book

Topics: Prayer - When It Is Hard, Praying with Saints, Saints and Saintly People

This book using personal journal entries to describe Mother Theresa's spiritual journey. This fascinating story reveals Mother Theresa's struggles and doubts as she continued to do God's work among the poor. It is truly inspiring to realize that saintly people are very human, too.

The Cloud of Unknowing & the Book of Privy Counseling (Spiritual Classic (St. Anthony Messenger Press))

Author: William Johnston, SJ (transl.)

Media Type: CD\Videos

Topics: God, Prayer - When It Is Hard, Spiritual Journey

This spiritual classic was originally written by an anonymous monk in the 14th century. Presented here in a collection of 6 audio CD's, this classic is one of the best spiritual works ever written. It is a personal guide to mystical contemplation, inviting us to truly search for God, beyond words, beyond thoughts. It is written, not for those just starting to pray, but rather for those who hunger deeply for God and crave union with God. This marvelous book is both simple and deeply profound, awe-inspiring and calming.

The Questioner's Prayer

Author: Bishop Robert J. Baker

Media Type: Book

Topics: Difficult Times, Prayer - When It Is Hard, Written by a Bishop

Questioning God can indeed be a sign of faith. Bishop Baker asks the simple, but all-powerful questions that many of us want to ask God – Why? How? When? What? Where? And Who? This gentle book can guide the reader in difficult times to ask these profound questions of God. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.

When the Well Runs Dry

Author: Thomas H. Green, SJ

Media Type: Book

Topics: Difficult Times, Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer - When It Is Hard, Spiritual Journey

Sometimes after a long time of faithful prayer, it seems that prayer itself becomes lifeless. Although the temptation might be to give up on prayer, Green explains how this period of dryness and darkness is actually an invitation from God to enter more fully into a deeper relationship. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.