The Gift of God: The Holy SpiritFr. Andrew ApostoliDuring the past two decades more references to the Holy Spirit or the Spirit of God have probably been made than were made in the last several centuries. The Second Vatican Council stirred a new interest in the identity and the activity of the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity and opened up whole new avenues of study into the scriptural and traditional teaching of the Church on the Holy Spirit. In this very readable and down-to-earth work, Father Andrew Apostoli has provided a real service to devout readers who are interested in deepening their knowledge and love of this inestimable gift of God. It is an introduction to the Holy Spirit which is at one and the same time both simple and profound, serious and full of humor. Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R., is the Community Servant of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. His many talks on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), along with his retreats and parish missions, have endeared him to millions. Young people are especially attracted to him because he tells it like it is and is not afraid to challenge them to follow Christ more closely and, inspired by the Spirit, to live the truth in love. His three-volume trilogy: The Gift of God: The Holy Spirit, (1994), The Comforter: The Spirit of Joy (1995), and The Advocate: The Spirit of Truth (1999), crystallize his timely message on the Holy Spirit and His role in the Church today. I can't think of any other recent book of this size and popularity, that can inform and encourage the believing reader in the practice of Christian life with the help of the Holy Spirit. --Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R.

The Gift of God: The Holy Spirit

Andrew Apostoli

Religion & Spirituality

Society of St. Paul (Alba House)

Through this life, ridden with discouragement and struggles, we need a comforter to strengthen and support us. In The Comforter: The Spirit of Joy, Father Andrew Apostoli demonstrates how the Holy Spirit leads us to a deeper relationship with God and the perfect joy which this brings. Through the lives of the apostles and saints, Father Andrew shows the presence of the Comforter in every step of our spiritual growth. The Holy Spirit is always there, bestowing or withholding consolations to as to cultivate our faith and love for God. By his wisdom, he leads us through the three stages of spiritual development, from the beginning to the perfection of our holiness: the purgative stage, the illuminative stage, and the unitive stage. The reflection questions that follow each chapter encourage us to examine the state of our spiritual lives and challenge us to increase our efforts in pursuit of the source of true Christian joy, the Cross. Guided by Father Andrew s kindly and experienced teaching, discover how the Holy Spirit s consolation draws us more deeply into a relationship with God and leads us through the three stages of spiritual development. Discern the difference between spiritual and earthly joy. Be inspired by the lives of the apostles as Father Andrew leads the reader, step by step, through the dark night along their path to sanctity. Learn how the Holy Spirit can make pain easy to bear and suffering a joy to endure. Only by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit will we uncover the paradox of the Cross, where suffering produces joy and death gives way to life. Yet, with his help, we can embrace any suffering and surmount any obstacle that comes between us and Christ. Father Andrew s insightful commentary on the Holy Spirit s role in our spiritual lives compels us to a deeper appreciation and love for him.

The Comforter: The Spirit of Joy

Alba House

The Advocate: The Spirit of Truth in the Life of the Individual ChristianFr. Andrew ApostoliIn an age where image is everything and the very idea of truth is often relegated to the irrelevant, it is refreshing to find a book that restores this stable and necessary value to the place of prominence it once held in society when people accepted the truth and based their lives on it. Opinion polls, political expediency and popularity contests may have their place in the world, but they have little if any importance when it comes to the things of heaven, the truth about God, His existence and His relevance to us, and the objective and enduring norms which He has set forth to guide us to our eternal salvation. This third book in Father Apostoli's trilogy on the Holy Spirit may well be the most important, given the timeliness of its contents and the seriousness of its message. Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R., is the Community Servant of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. His many talks on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), along with his retreats and parish missions, have endeared him to millions. Young people are especially attracted to him because he tells it like it is and is not afraid to challenge them to follow Christ more closely and, inspired by the Spirit, to live the truth in love. His three-volume trilogy: The Gift of God: The Holy Spirit, (1994), The Comforter: The Spirit of Joy (1995), and The Advocate: The Spirit of Truth (1999), crystallize his timely message on the Holy Spirit and His role in the Church today.

Advocate: The Spirit of Truth in the Life of the Individual Christian

Christian Books & Bibles

A book to help you carry out one of the most important requests from Our Lady of Fatima: the First Saturday Devotion.

First Saturdays of Reparation

Blue Army Press

Celibacy is one of God s greatest gifts to the world ... and also one of the most misunderstood. With clear, insightful reflections, Fr. Apostoli provides a penetrating look at this valuable discipline based on his 40 years as a priest, spiritual director, and seminary teacher. Several bishop have made this highly acclaimed work required reading for their seminarians. He discusses: Why priestly sex abuse is not caused by celibacy Celibacy in the Old and New Testaments, as well throughout Church history Why so many in the secular world reject celibacy without truly knowing what they re rejecting How celibacy is a perfect expression of Christian love How celibacy can bring true, lasting happiness and joy The many fruits and gifts that come from being celibate Whether you are a young adult exploring a religious vocation, are already ordained, or are a member of the laity who wants to understand what the Church teaches and why, this is an important book for every Catholic to have. When God Asks for an Undivided Heart provides a sensitive, insightful look at the gift of consecrated celibacy. With his many years of experience in formation work and spiritual direction, Fr. Apostoli writes convincingly on this topic for the young adult considering the call to priesthood or religious life... The concept of an undivided heart as the best road to a happy and productive celibate life is one that needs to be reaffirmed, as Fr. Andrew has done. from the Foreword by Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR

When God Asks for an Undivided Heart

Basilica Press