General religious

The Biblical Basis for Purgatory Author John Salza Jesus taught us about it, and for centuries the Church has faithfully defined and defended it. Protestants deny it even exists, while many Catholics fundamentally misunderstand it. It is Purgatory: that place of purifying penance where souls saved by Christ are made perfect and acceptable to spend life eternal in heaven. Although Purgatory is a place of mercy, its pains are real, and they are severe. This book does more than defend and explain Purgatory; it provides a solid plan, drawn from the Church's perennial wisdom, for conquering our sins by God's grace while still on earth.

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Under Angel Wings: The True Story of a Young Girl and Her Guardian Angel Author Sr. Maria Antonia This is the true and remarkable story of a young girl in Brazil who saw and heard her Guardian Angel during most of her life. The book is filled with real-life anecdotes which are edifying, moving, and often humorous. Cecy (See-see) Cony (1900–1937) tells story after story of how her Guardian Angel—whom she calls her "New Friend"—kept her from lying, stealing, revenge, immodesty, and from watching certain movies. She also describes how he protected her in moral dangers which she did not even understand and how he aided her when she got into trouble because she was a "simpleton," as she puts it. Most beautiful of all, she relates how her Guardian Angel taught her to make sacrifices for Jesus and guided her in practicing acts of charity. Cecy describes many incidents of temptation from her youth. In each one, we see the beautiful way in which her Guardian Angel led his little charge to perfect contrition for her faults and turned all these difficult situations to good. Under Angel Wings reveals God's great love and care for His children on earth. It reminds us that He has also given each of us our own "New Friend" who has a similar, even if less visible, love and care for us.

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The Seven Capital Sins: Pride, Covetousness, Lust, Anger, Glutton, Envy, Sloth The Seven Capital Sins is an essential book for self-knowledge and spiritual progress. Everyone, unfortunately, will see himself or herself described in the pages of this booklet, as all our sins are traceable to these seven roots of Pride, Covetousness (Avarice), Lust, Anger, Gluttony, Envy, and Sloth. These deadly sins are the seven taproots of evil; they exist within all of us as a result of original sin. The Seven Capital Sins explains the true nature, degrees, acts, and family relationships of these seven vices, and it gives the remedies and safeguards against them. Readers will find insights into the particular weaknesses of their own souls, enabling them to make serious efforts to follow Our Lord's challenging imperative: "Be you therefore perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Mat 5:48).

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Author St Louis de Montfort   Do you know how to pray the Rosary well? Well here's how! The Secret of the Rosary  teaches all Christians everything you need to know about this very important spiritual gift. Written by St. Louis de Montfort, this short and revelatory book describes the many mysteries of the Rosary and teaches us how to pray it with proper devotion to Our Lady and her son, Jesus Christ.  In this book St. Louis discusses the numerous intricacies and beauties of the Rosary with topics like: Origins of the Rosary  Mysteries of the Rosary  Miraculous effects of the Rosary  Prayers of the rosary St. Louis’s humble but inspiring writing is the perfect way to reencounter the Rosary, or for beginners to try the devotion for the first time. St. Louis De Montfort lived in the 17th century, but his many works of holy literature have grown in popularity, even today. Author of the eternal classic, True Devotion to Mary, St. Louis has been teaching the Church and its members valuable lessons about Marian devotion for centuries with enormous spiritual fruits to show for it.         

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