Catholic Prayer Therapy
Title | Catholic Prayer Therapy PDF eBook |
Author | Rev Paul Damick O P |
Publisher | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Pages | 70 |
Release | 2015-11-09 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781522877059 |
From the beginning of time, Satan has held the sons of men captive in countless ways. Chief among his ploys to instill fear in our hearts and force us to follow him is the manipulation of our minds and bodies. His demons are everywhere in various forms and using unsuspecting victims to lure us down to hell. However, the bigger threat is that evil men and women place curses, cast spells, make witchcraft, hexes and maledictions to torment the innocent and make their lives unbearable. But we are glad that Christ died for this purpose - to deliver us from all the powers of darkness. He has promised and will never fail. It is very important to state here that if you don't first surrender your life to God, no matter how hard you pray for your deliverance - even with this intensive prayer formula - you will not receive your desired liberation. Make a sincere examination of conscience and go to confession before using this prayer formula. The Catholic Prayer Therapy for Divine Deliverance is a scripture-based prayer guide for anyone seeking supernatural release from all spiritual bondages and manipulations. Like its counterparts in the series, it has been in use for over a decade and has seen countless testimonies. This is the first time I am publishing it in a book form. If you would like me to pray along with you, or have a testimony, send me a message through the email at the end of the book. May God Almighty hear and answer your prayers. Amen.
The Essential Guide to Catholic Prayer and the Mass
Title | The Essential Guide to Catholic Prayer and the Mass PDF eBook |
Author | Mary DeTurris Poust |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 360 |
Release | 2011-03-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1101513314 |
The Vatican-approved guide to opening up new connections to God. Today, more and more Catholics are looking to explore their spirituality in new ways: by trying meditation or contemplation, seeking to adapt monastic traditions to modern life, or seeking a deeper connection to Jesus through the Eucharist, giving rise to the growing popularity of Adoration. The Essential Guide to Catholic Prayer and the Mass offers Catholics a way to explore prayer styles they may have never before considered, and non-Catholics or fringe Catholics a look into a world that can sometimes seem mysterious or intimidating. Through Mass, scripture, ancient rituals, the examples of the saints, the lives of holy men and women in the world today, and more, Catholics of every mindset can find a style of prayer to suit them. • One of the first books with a detailed explanation and instructions on how to follow the new translation of Mass as prepared by the Catholic Church • Includes an imprimatur-a seal of approval from Paul G. Bootkoski, Bishop of Metuchen • Perfect for cradle, convert, and revert Catholics, as well as people from other faiths, students, and teachers
The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments
Title | The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments PDF eBook |
Author | Scott Weeman |
Publisher | Ave Maria Press |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2017-11-10 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1594717265 |
Winner of a 2018 Catholic Press Association Award: Sacraments. (Second Place). In the first book to directly integrate the Twelve Steps with the practice of Catholicism, Scott Weeman, founder and director of Catholic in Recovery, pairs his personal story with compassionate straight talk to show Catholics how to bridge the commonly felt gap between the Higher Power of twelve-step programs and the merciful God that he rediscovered in the heart of the sacraments. Weeman entered sobriety from alcohol and drugs on October 10, 2011, and he's made it his full-time ministry to help others who struggle with various types of addiction to find spiritual wholeness through Catholic in Recovery, an organization he founded and directs. In The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments, Weeman candidly tackles the struggle he and other addicts have with getting to know intimately the unnamed Higher Power of recovery. He shares stories of his compulsion to find a personal relationship with God and how his tentative steps back to the Catholic Church opened new doors of healing and brought him surprising joy as he came to know Christ in the sacraments. Catholics in recovery and those moving toward it, as well as the people who love them will recognize Weeman's story and his spiritual struggle to personally encounter God. He tells us how: Baptism helps you admit powerlessness over an unmanageable problem, face your desperate need for God, and choose to believe in and submit to God’s mercy. Reconciliation affirms and strengthens the hard work of examining your life, admitting wrongs, and making amends. The Eucharist provides ongoing sustenance and draws you to the healing power of Christ. The graces of Confirmation strengthen each person to keep moving forward and to share the good news of recovery and new life in Christ. Weeman's words are boldly challenging and brimming with compassion and through them you will discover inspiration, hope, sage advice, and refreshingly practical help.
Surviving Depression
Title | Surviving Depression PDF eBook |
Author | Kathryn Hermes |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2020 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780819891235 |
"Illustrates how aspects of one's Catholic faith can contribute powerfully to emotional healing. Includes real life examples. In comparison with the two previous editions, features more practical tools to deal with depression as well as additional spiritual components"--
The Catholic Guide to Depression
Title | The Catholic Guide to Depression PDF eBook |
Author | Aaron Kheriaty |
Publisher | Sophia Institute Press |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2012-10-25 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 1622821130 |
Countless Christians — including scores of saints — have suffered profound, pervasive sorrow that modern psychiatrists call “depression.” Then, as now, great faith and even fervent spiritual practices have generally failed to ease this wearying desolation of soul. In these pages, Catholic psychiatrist Aaron Kheriaty reviews the effective ways that have recently been devised to deal with this grave and sometimes deadly affliction — ways that are not only consistent with the teachings of the Church, but even rooted in many of those teachings. Extensive clinical experience treating patients with depression has shown Dr. Kheriaty that the confessional can't cure neuroses, nor can the couch forgive sin. Healing comes only when we integrate the legitimate discoveries of modern psychology and pharmacology with spiritual direction and the Sacraments, giving particular attention to the wisdom of the Church Fathers and the saints. Here, with the expert help of Dr. Kheriaty, you'll learn how to distinguish depression from similarlooking but fundamentally different mental states such as guilt, sloth, the darkness of sin, and the sublime desolation called “dark night of the soul” that is, in fact, a privileged spiritual trial sent to good souls as a special gift from God. You'll come to know how to identify the various types of depression and come to understand the interplay of their often manifold causes, biological, psychological, behavioral, cultural, and, yes, moral. Then you'll learn about exciting breakthroughs in pharmacological and other medical treatments, the benefits and limitations of psychotherapy, the critical place that spiritual direction must have in your healing, and the vital role that hope — Christian hope — can play in driving out depression.
Prayer Works! Getting a Grip on Catholic Spirituality
Title | Prayer Works! Getting a Grip on Catholic Spirituality PDF eBook |
Author | Matthew Leonard |
Publisher | Our Sunday Visitor |
Pages | 118 |
Release | 2014-05-23 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1612783570 |
Maybe you've read stories about millionaires who travel to Tibet to learn how to meditate. Maybe you know someone who visited a monastery for a month to learn how to pray. Maybe you don't have that kind of money or spare time. But you still want to learn to pray. Don't worry. You don't need money or a monastery. You have this book. You have a sense of humor. And you have God's grace. You're ready to pray. Prayer is how we talk with God. The Bible says we should do it constantly. Jesus said it's the one thing we need to do. Your soul was made to be in conversation with God. Nobody knows you better. Nobody cares more about you. The good news is that prayer isn't something exotic or esoteric - not when Matthew Leonard talks about it. He makes the methods manageable. (Promise: you won't have to twist your body into a pretzel, hire a coach, or learn a foreign language.) So if you've never read a book on prayer, you've got the right one. And if you've read lots of books on prayer, you've still got the right one. It's got laugh-out-loud humor, great storytelling, and rock-solid instruction. Prayer Works is fun and fast-paced. It will put you on your knees - after you're finished slapping them.
Let Nothing Disturb You
Title | Let Nothing Disturb You PDF eBook |
Author | Teresa of Avila |
Publisher | Ave Maria Press |
Pages | 120 |
Release | 2008-04-28 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1594713138 |
Discover the timeless spiritual counsel of St. Teresa of Avila, first woman Doctor of the Church, in an easily accessible format. In Let Nothing Disturb You, selections from Teresa's writings have been carefully chosen and arranged for morning and evening meditation. Each book in theGreat Spiritual Teachers series provides a month of daily readings from one of Christianity's most beloved spiritual guides. For each day there is a brief and accessible morning meditation drawn from the mystic's writings, a simple mantra for use throughout the day, and a night prayer to focus one's thoughts as the day ends. These easy-to-use books are the perfect prayer companion for busy people who want to root their spiritual practice in the solid ground of these great spiritual teachers.