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Saint John of Damascus

Worship & Devotion

The Spiritual Combat is known as one of the greatest classics in ascetic theology, along with The Imitation of Christ. In both cases the authors are shrouded in mystery. Several 17th century editions were published under the name of the Spanish Benedictine, John of Castanzia. Some writers of the Society of Jesus have ascribed the book to the Jesuit, Achilles Gagliardi, but most critics however consider Fr. Lawrence Scupoli as the author of this famous treatise. The first known edition was published in Venice in 1589 and contained but 24 chapters; later editions appeared with more chapters, so it is possible that the Theatines or another religious order may have been part of the composition. Whatever may be the solution of the problem of the author, doubt of the actual one or ones, can take nothing away from the value and efficacy of this "golden book" as St. Frances de Sales called it. It was "the favorite, the dear book" of this great master of the spiritual life who, for 18 years, carried in a pocket a copy which he had received from Fr. Scupoli in Padua himself. The Saint read some pages of it every day, entrusted to its supernatural and human wisdom, the guidance of his soul, and recommended it to all under his direction. The purpose of the work is to lead the soul to the summit of spiritual perfection, by means of a constant, courageous struggle against our evil nature, which tends to keep us away from that goal.

The Spiritual Combat

Dom Lorenzo Scupoli

An Exposition of the Epistles of Saint Paul and of the Catholic Epistles: Volume 1 (2 Volumes)

Rev. John Macevilly D.D.

<p>The translation of Dr. KNECHT’S celebrated “Practical Commentary” is a most valuable and welcome addition to our English literature. Brimful of interest and practical instruction, it should be in the hands not only of every Priest and Catechist, but of the heads of every Catholic family. In a few days we shall have our annual Retreat and Synod. I shall not fail to recommend it strongly to all my Priests and Religious Communities.</p>

A Practical Commentary On Holy Scripture

Frederick Justus Knecht D. D.

Commentary on the Gospel According to Saint John: Volume 1 (2 Volumes)

Saint Cyril

Commentary on the Gospel According to Saint John: Volume 2 (2 Volumes)

The Lausiac History of Palladius

Palladius of Galatia

<p>As the Son of God came down from heaven, not only to be our Redeemer, but our teacher; not only to ransom us with the effusion of His precious blood, but to enlighten us with these saving truths, the knowledge of which, joined to firm and unhesitating faith, He has made an indispensable condition of salvation, it must be ever a subject of the deepest spiritual interest, to place these truths in as clear a light as possible. Whether this Commentary may serve in any way to advance this end, must be left to others to decide.</p>

Catena Aurea: Commentary On the Four Gospels Collected Out of the Works of the Fathers: Volume 1 (4 Volumes)

Saint, Thomas Aquinas

Catena Aurea: Commentary On the Four Gospels Collected Out of the Works of the Fathers: Volume 2 (4 Volumes)

Catena Aurea: Commentary On the Four Gospels Collected Out of the Works of the Fathers: Volume 3 (4 Volumes)

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