Summary of Abandonment to Divine Providence by Jean-Pierre de Caussade

Jean-Pierre de Caussade's Abandonment to Divine Providence is a spiritual classic that offers timeless insights into the essence of Christian spirituality. Written for the Sisters of the Visitation in Nancy, France, between 1733 and 1740, the work … [Read more...]

Summary of On Loving God by St. Bernard of Clairvaux

St. Bernard’s On Loving God is a short classic on how our love for God grows and matures. He explains that love passes through four stages, starting very self-centered but ending in complete union with God. 1st Degree: Loving God for What He … [Read more...]

Summary of These Are the Sacraments by Fulton Sheen

Fulton Sheen wrote These Are the Sacraments in 1962. The majority of his insights are based on the liturgical rites for each of the sacraments in 1962. As a result, there is a lot of interesting reflections that do not directly pertain to the … [Read more...]

Summary of For Eternity: Restoring the Priesthood and Our Spiritual Fatherhood by Robert Cardinal Sarah

My summary of this inspiring book on the priesthood will consist of my favourite quotes from each chapter with a brief commentary for each quote, hoping that it will inspire you for further reflection, prayer, and a desire to read the book yourself … [Read more...]

Summary of Remain in Me: Holy Orders, Prayer, and Ministry by Deacon James Keating

What is this book about? Remain in Me is for priests and deacons to use for reflection, prayer, and for discussion. Deacon Keating's wonderful little book addresses their mutual dedication to "remain in Christ" even in the service of … [Read more...]

Summary of I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Fr. Jean d’Elbée

On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you in God's personal love for you, especially during times of desolation or darkness? If you answered less than 10, this book is for YOU :) Conference 1: Love for Love God loved us first so that we might love … [Read more...]

Summary of Conversion: Spiritual Insights Into an Essential Encounter with God by Fr. Donald Haggerty

What is this book about? Contemporary spiritual writer Fr. Donald Haggerty provides a profound exploration of the journey of Christian conversion through his insightful observations. In this collection of concise, meditative reflections, Fr. … [Read more...]

Summary of The Cries of Jesus from the Cross by Fulton J. Sheen (An Anthology)

Fulton Sheen said during his last recorded Good Friday address in 1979 that he spoke on the subject of Christ's 7 Last Words 58 times. This Anthology puts together 7 books Sheen wrote: (1) The Seven Last Words, (2) The Cross and the Beatitudes, (3) … [Read more...]

Summary of “The Blessed Virgin Mary’s Role in the Celibate Priest’s Spousal and Paternal Love” by Fr. John Cihak

The Problem According to the theological anthropology revealed in Holy Scripture (primarily Gen. 1-3, Mt. 19:3-12, Eph. 5:21-33), especially as interpreted and developed by John Paul II, man is in an essential, indispensable relationship with … [Read more...]

Summary of 7 Words To the Cross by Fulton J. Sheen

What is your reaction to the Cross? How do you respond to Christ crucified? In this book, Fulton Sheen seeks to answer these questions by looking at how 7 different people or groups spoke to Christ on the Cross on Calvary Hill. These 7 … [Read more...]