Catholic Classic books

Spiritual Direction

These are most popular among our supporters especially 
for those seeking spiritual direction!

Journeys of Faith Focuses on our Catholic Faith and in particular about
Miracles of the Eucharist, Marian Apparitions
and Lives of the Catholic Saints
and our Catholic Faith history 
plus Prayer and testimonies from daily life.

We added this collection since we have been getting requests for the Classic Spiritual Direction books.
Many seek Catholic spiritual direction in this hectic world
and we believe you may find inspiration
and religious guidance.

Saints and Scholars Behind the Classics

Let’s dive into the beating heart of Catholic literature—those saints and scholars whose words have shaped centuries of faith. Picture this: a dimly lit scriptorium in the Middle Ages, the scratch of a quill on parchment, a monk hunched over a text that will outlive empires. These aren’t just books; they’re spiritual artifacts, forged by minds and souls on fire for God.

Take St. Augustine, for instance. His Confessions isn’t just a memoir; it’s a raw, unflinching journey from a life of sin to the embrace of divine grace. You can almost feel the weight of his struggles as he wrestles with temptation, his words a mirror for anyone who’s ever felt lost. Then there’s St. Thomas Aquinas, the “Angelic Doctor,” whose Summa Theologica is like a cathedral of thought—massive, intricate, and built to point straight to heaven. His arguments for God’s existence aren’t dry theology; they’re a lifeline for doubters, a challenge to think deeper about the mysteries we live with every day.

And let’s not forget St. Teresa of Ávila, whose Interior Castle maps out the soul’s journey to God with the intimacy of a whispered prayer. She writes like she’s sitting across from you, urging you to press on through spiritual dryness to find the divine waiting within. These Catholic Classics aren’t just texts to study—they’re companions on the road of faith, written by people who’ve walked through the same doubts, joys, and longings we face today.

Then there are the scholars who’ve kept these works alive, translating ancient Latin and Greek into words we can grasp, unpacking dense theology into insights that stir the heart. Think of the countless priests and laypeople who’ve pored over manuscripts, ensuring that a saint’s hard-won wisdom doesn’t fade into obscurity. Their labor is a quiet miracle, a bridge connecting us to the giants of our tradition. These books aren’t museum pieces; they’re living testimonies, inviting us to wrestle with the same questions of purpose, sin, and salvation that drove their authors to pick up the pen.

Reading the Classics as a Family Faith Activity

Let me take you back to a quiet evening in my own home, not so long ago, when the world outside seemed to hum with chaos. My wife and I, sitting on our worn-out couch, decided to try something different with our kids. We’d been feeling that tug, you know, the one that whispers you’re not doing enough to pass on what truly matters. So, we cracked open a weathered copy of The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis—one of those Catholic Classics that feels like it’s been waiting centuries just to speak to you. The kids, ages 8 and 12, weren’t exactly thrilled at first. “Another book?” they groaned, expecting some dry sermon. But as we read aloud, passing the book around like a sacred relic, something shifted. The words, simple yet piercing, about surrendering to God’s will, started to weave a kind of spell. My daughter asked, “Is that what Jesus meant about following Him?” And just like that, we were in deep, talking about faith in a way we hadn’t before.

This is the magic of reading Catholic Classics as a family. It’s not just about the stories or the teachings—though they’re profound, layered with wisdom from saints and scholars who’ve walked the path before us. It’s about the shared journey, the way these texts become a bridge between generations, between hearts. Pick up something like St. Augustine’s Confessions, and you’re not just reading a memoir of a man wrestling with sin and grace; you’re inviting your family into a conversation about your own struggles, your own longing for God. I’ve seen it happen—my son, usually glued to his tablet, put it down to listen as Augustine described his restless heart. “That’s kinda like me sometimes,” he admitted quietly. These moments, they’re small miracles, the kind that root faith deeper into everyday life.

And it’s not hard to start. You don’t need to be a theologian or have a perfect family dynamic. Grab a classic—maybe St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s Story of a Soul for its gentle, accessible voice—and read just a few pages together. Let the words linger. Ask each other, “What does this mean to us?” or “How can we live this out?” Some nights, it’ll feel awkward. Others, it’ll feel like the Holy Spirit Himself is sitting with you, guiding the discussion. These books, from Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales to the fiery sermons of St. John Chrysostom, aren’t just relics of the past. They’re living invitations to grow, to pray, to transform—together. So, dim the lights, gather your loved ones, and dive into these treasures. You might just find that the faith you’ve been yearning to share has been waiting in these pages all along.