When she decided to return to the Church, she did so kicking and screaming. She had so little faith that God had to open her eyes and heart to her true calling. When God entered Susan Brinkmann's world, he waded into knee-deep piles of sin and daily dealt with her stubborn refusal to like him. And he did something amazing. This is the story of that miracle--not just a little moment, but something huge. He didn't change her. He helped her become who she really was. If you've drifted into complacency, find in We Need to Talk the inspiration to recognize the pull of God's voice and respond. 
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We Need to Talk: God Speaks to a Modern Girl

Brinkmann OCDS, Susan

Biographies & Memoirs

Liguori Publications

Catholic prayer has an identity crisis. In the modern quest for “spirituality” rather than religion, non-Christian Eastern forms of prayer are all the rage. They’re being promoted as rare and exotic while Christian prayer is presented as dull and old-fashioned. Nothing could be further from the truth – and this simple little book explains why. Authentic Catholic prayer is a supernatural adventure, a lifelong journey into the very heart of God, a journey that was meant for everyone. Originally published as Lord Teach Us to Pray, this expanded edition contains a collection of articles written for The Catholic Standard & Times newspaper of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and brings together a wealth of knowledge on the subject of Catholic prayer – from vocal prayer to infused contemplation - from the great mystical doctors and spiritual masters of our Church. Presented in easy-to-understand language, the reader will quickly learn that growth in prayer is not limited to the chosen few. Anyone who is open to love can go the distance in prayer!

With God Alone: Catholic Contemplative Prayer for Everyday People

Religion & Spirituality

Worship & Devotion

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Live Like a Catholic is a study based on the great mystical classic, The Interior Castle, written by St. Teresa of Avila. This study, written by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, an award-winning journalist and frequent guest on EWTN, details the soul’s journey through the seven mansions – or stages – of the spiritual life. Using easy-to-understand language, students will be introduced to the interior life through the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross as well as spiritual masters such as Father J. P. deCaussade, Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, and Father Thomas Dubay. They will learn about common pitfalls in the spiritual life, such as attachment to sin and the dangers of self-reliance as well as ways to handle the devil's ever-evolving tricks. In addition, they will learn which virtues are the most vital for spiritual growth, the importance of developing purity of heart and why we must become truly poor in spirit if we want to draw closer to God. This workbook is suitable for all ages and can be used in on-line classes or for personal use.

Live Like a Catholic: A Study of the Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila

Christian Books & Bibles

Catholic Life Institute Press

Catholic prayer has an image problem. In the modern quest for spirituality rather than religion, Eastern forms of prayer are promoted as rare and exotic while Catholic prayer is presented as dull and old-fashioned. Nothing could be further from the truth. When one understands the full breadth of Catholic prayer as taught by St. Teresa of Avila in her famous “Four Waters of Prayer” one realizes that authentic Catholic prayer is a supernatural adventure, a lifelong journey into the very heart of God. It includes everything from vocal and mental prayer to the mystical experiences of infused contemplation and transforming union. This book, which can be used for private or group study, explores how to deal with distractions and dryness in prayer, how to discern the voice of God and how to recognize the signs of advancing prayer. Pray Like a Catholic presents the Catholic contemplative tradition in all of its glory!

Pray Like a Catholic: A Study of the Four Stages of Prayer According to the Teachings of St. Teresa of Avila

Live the Little Way explores the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux’s Little Way of Spiritual Childhood and offers practical tips on how to incorporate this spiritual path into contemporary life. This book, which can be used for individual or group study, examines the three main components of the Little Way – humility, confidence, and abandonment – and shows how the acquisition of these vital virtues can enable the Lord to do great things even with the simplest soul. Much more than just a treatise on Theresian spirituality, Live the Little Way is a journey into the very heart of the saint whose Little Way has guided millions to the heights of sanctity.

Live the Little Way: A Practical Guide to Living the Little Way of Spiritual Childhood

In 1972, Pope Paul VI spoke boldly and precisely about the nature of evil. He urged Christians to realize that evil is not a concept, a symbol or a deficiency of some kind – it’s a person – and it’s vitally important to understand this in order to have “a correct, Christian conception of the world, of life and salvation.” Make no mistake about it, this address was a call-to-arms by a good Father who warned his children not to fall for the false narratives that Satan has woven so successfully over the centuries. Relying on the power and protection of God, we must fearlessly strip away his clever artifices and expose the terrifying truth about Satan – who he is, what kind of power he has, and how he uses it to fool even the most devout souls. In an age of uncertainty, when evil disguises itself as “empowerment” and tempts us through a variety of trendy new spiritual movements that promise access to secret knowledge or mastery over the forces of nature, Fight Like a Catholic shines the brilliant light of Church teaching on demonology and spiritual warfare. By arming the faithful with the knowledge they need to fight and win the battle against evil, this publication becomes far more than just a book – it’s a weapon!

Fight Like a Catholic: Spiritual Warfare in the Catholic Tradition

Catholic Life Institutes Press

The Learn to Discern Compendium is a compilation of years of research by award-winning journalist Susan Brinkmann OCDS about one of the most dangerous cultural and religious movements of our time - the New Age. Riding into our lives on the crest of relativism, what was once comprised of a few dozen practices has now proliferated into hundreds of techniques and treatments based on a variety of belief systems that can easily trap the uninformed Christian. There is only one way to navigate through this "minefield" - we must learn to discern what is New Age and what is not. This compendium analyzes 30 of the most popular moments of the day, then carefully instructs readers on how to recognize the telltale signature of the New Age in each. In addition, a useful Glossary contains information on hundreds of other practices, and the Discernment Tools will help you to put into practice what you'll learn in this fact-packed compendium.

Learn to Discern Compendium: Is it Christian or New Age

Independently published

Mindfulness has come a long way from its days as an obscure Buddhist meditation technique known only to monks and a few New Age enthusiasts to what it is now—one of the hottest new spiritualpractices of our day. It’s being used by people of all ages, from all walks of life, for everything from gaining self-awareness and inner calm to treating PTSD and other anxiety disorders. Corporateexecutives, Hollywood stars, medical doctors, teachers, secretaries, and even clergy are avidly embracing it. But what exactly is this practice? Where does it come from and how did it become so popular, so fast? And what about all the media hype surrounding its much-publicized effectiveness for our mental health and well-being? Even more important, is this practice compatible with Catholicism? A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness attempts to answer these questions in a concise but compelling exploration of one of the most intriguing psycho-spiritual movements of our time.

A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness

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