A compelling exploration of the biblical foundations, contemplative practices, and spiritual path of Jesus himself—from the bestselling author of The Case for Jesus “What happens when a biblical theologian explores classic spirituality? This book. Pitre’s students have asked, Why have we never heard this before? The reader wonders the same.”—Dr. David Fagerberg, author of Liturgical Mysticism The path of following Jesus is an ancient and storied spiritual tradition. Yet many believers are not familiar with the three major forms of prayer and the three stages of spiritual growth that exist to bring them closer to God. In his most personal book yet, Brant Pitre, PhD, draws on the riches of the Bible, the words of Jesus, and the writings of mystics across the centuries to shed light on the mystery—and wonder—of the spiritual life. Starting with the age-old belief that the path of prayer is not only informative but transformative, Dr. Pitre explores • the scriptural roots of the major forms of prayer: vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation • the purgative, illuminative, and unitive stages of spiritual growth • the spiritual exercises of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving • the Jewish roots of the Lord’s Prayer • Lectio Divina: how to pray with the Bible • seven vices and their seven opposing virtues • the battle of prayer: how to deal with difficulty and distractions • the “dark night of the soul” in the Scriptures Full of sacred truths, contemplative insights, and practical steps, Introduction to the Spiritual Life is a biblical road map of the spiritual landscape that enables us to follow Jesus as our primary guide.

We often think of "spiritual growth" as a matter of behavior, but in reality spiritual growth is a matter of the heart. In Making Spiritual Progress Allen Ratta introduces a revolutionary system for monitoring your motivations—faith, hope and love, the virtues out of which spiritual growth grows.

This reprint of the classic "Spiritual Progress" is unique in that it was not created from a computer scan but was hand-typed from the original work, and manually proofed. The 19th century translation remains intact, with no amendment, and the beauty and power of the language is evident. Though reprints of this powerful work have been available - they have been computerized scans using Optical Character Recognition - and the result has been error ridden works that were hardly worth printing. This reprint is an attempt to rectify that situation and to make this book available to a new generation of seekers after a higher experience in Christ.

"Transform your life with '20 Golden Rules for Spiritual Progress' by Supratim Chowdhury! This profound guide offers practical wisdom to help you navigate life's challenges and unlock your full potential. With 20 concise and insightful guidelines, you'll discover how to cultivate inner peace, overcome limitations, and connect with your true self. Whether you're seeking purpose, balance, or a deeper sense of fulfillment, this book will illuminate your path and inspire you to become the best version of yourself. Embark on a journey of spiritual growth and self-discovery today!"

From the NBC consultant on Vatican Affairs comes an inspiring book that challenges readers to follow Jesus and discover the rich adventure of the Christian faith. Thomas D. Williams draws on the vast knowledge he's gained from his own spiritual journey to inspire others in the pursuit of progress. Through his writing, readers will begin to: - Understand holiness as the true meaning of life - See prayer not as a duty, but as an opportunity for conversation with God - Take courage from God's strength - Acknowledge their roles in a story larger than themselves - Learn never to say no to God - Develop the spiritual disciplines that will ignite an adventurous and exciting relationship with God.