Beth M Maynard

Meditations for Lay Eucharistic Ministers

The Bread of Life: A Cookbook for Body and Soul

Letters on Abandonment to Divine Providence

Jean-Pierre de Caussade's best-known work is the posthumously published "Abandonment to Divine Providence." In this companion volume of letters to his spiritual directees, Caussade goes deeper by explaining specifically how to practice surrender to God in particular situations at every stage on the ...

The Nature of Love

In this brief treatise the 12th century theologian and mystic Hugh of St. Victor reflects on what love is, how we are to run towards and rest in God, and the differences between loving the world, our neighbor, and our Creator. Principal founder of the Victorine school of spirituality, Hugh shows a s...

Holiness of Life: St. Bonaventure's De perfectione vitæ ad sorores

The great Franciscan Doctor of the Church St. Bonaventure composed "Holiness of Life" as a manual for the Poor Clares. Writing clearly, practically, and movingly, he outlines central themes of Christian spirituality, moving from the purgative way (self-knowledge, repentance, humility) through the il...

Meditations for Lay Eucharistic Ministers (Faithful Servant Series)

Created to meet the needs of pastors and church staff seeking gifts of appreciation for church members such as LEMs, lay members, choir and vestry members, and others. Each volume offers support, guidance, and education geared specifically to one particular group or ministry within the church. Indiv...

The Divine Cloud: The Cloud of Unknowing with Commentary by Augustine Baker

The 14th century mystical classic "The Cloud of Unknowing" presents simple instructions for contemplative prayer in a Christian context. This edition includes a commentary on and preface to "The Cloud" by the English Benedictine mystic Augustine Baker, author of "Sancta Sophia (Holy Wisdom)." In mat...

Practical Piety Set Forth by St. Francis de Sales

This collection of excerpts from the correspondence of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, breathes a gentle, optimistic spirit, more ready to trust in the love and mercy of God than to counsel penance and hard labor. This is a spirituality that sets aside drama and self-love in favor of kindnes...

A Christian on the Mount: A Treatise Concerning Meditation

Puritan writer Thomas Watson makes a case for meditation as the duty and birthright of every Christian. Perhaps the heart of this work is his invaluable recommendations of fifteen specific topics for Biblical meditation, including Scripture references for each. Along the way he also gives tips on pr...

Spiritual Counsels: The Life of Abandonment

Jean-Pierre de Caussade, S. J. is known for his teaching on full surrender to God. In this brief work, originally appended to his masterpiece "Abandonment to Divine Providence" but now difficult to find, Caussade gives specific advice on five key topics in the spiritual life: conformity to God's wil...