Books for the Soul 2005 Catalog MÉDIASPAUL ADIVISION OF THE SOCIETY OF SAINT PAUL It all began in the heart of a young man, a youth of sixteen, James Alberione. A powerful idea came to life in him and altered the course of his whole life. At first, a simple intuition, a “tiny idea”as small as a speck of sand. The tiny idea grew into a great design. The great design, in its beauty, sparked off enthusiasm among those who adopted it, a radiant fire that has gradually spread beyond all frontiers. All this came about as the answer to a calling, the unconditional response of a child inspired by the God of the burning bush.This was the beginning of the Society of Saint Paul, an apostolic religious congregation founded by Father Alberione in 1914 and made up of priests and brothers pursuing the same vocation and mission in the Church, that of communicating the Word of God through the most rapid and efficient means of communication, such as the press, radio, television, movies, videos and records. Established in Canada since February 1947, Médiaspaul is directed by the priests and brothers of the Society of Saint Paul who are happy to present to their Customers this catalog.We hope that this selection of religious books will be a valuable spiritual nourishment. Bestseller Since 1969! #1 HE AND I Gabrielle Bossis He and I is the story of God and Gabrielle - Gabrielle Bossis - a French woman who has given us a document that is not only timely but time- less.All the words she heard in the very dephts of her being echo the highest supernatural truth - an authentic echo of Christ. Size 5'' x 7 ½ '' - 392 pages.Reprinted January 2005 $12,00 USD - $15,00 CAD To help us spread the timeless message of He and I, please contact: The Committee of the Friends of "He and I" Michael (Monday, Tuesday and Saturday) and Marie (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) Librairie Médiaspaul 250, rue Saint-François Nord Sherbrooke, QC (Canada) J1E 2B9 Phone :(819) 569-5535 - Fax :(819) 565-5474 www.heandi.qc.ca — www.mediaspaul.qc.ca e-mail:[email protected] #2 I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS D.Bianco — P.Merisio A meditation book with a splendid balance of inspired word and striking color photos.A thoughtful gift for any occasion. Size 5½”x 6¼”— 128 pages — $16.00 USD — $19.95 CAD #3 PREFERRING GOD NEW Jean Lafrance The purpose of Preferring God is to help the reader to find the breath of prayer in himself and free it by surrendering to the Spirit. Size 5”x 7½”— 176 pages — $16.00 USD — $19.95 CAD NEW #4 ABIDING IN GOD Jean Lafrance Abiding in Godhelps us detect the dwelling of the Blessed Trinity in us through the breath of prayer. Size 5”x 7½”— 312 pages $25.00 USD — $29.95 CAD #5 PERSEVERING IN PRAYER NEW Jean Lafrance God is looking for people to adore him. This book is a response to his wish and a practical way to experience his surrounding presence. Size 5”x 7½”— 312 pages — $17.00 USD — $21.00 CAD #6THE POWER OF PRAYER Jean Lafrance If I had to sum up this book, I would do in one sentence:“Believe in the power of your prayer!”We pray the Father in the name of Jesus kindly to give us his Spirit. Size 5”x 7½”— 272 pages — $15.50 USD — $18.95 CAD #7 PRAY TO YOUR FATHER IN SECRET Jean Lafrance This book is in direct line with the teaching of Jesus.It is an Invitation to discover the Father who sees in secret and knows what we need before we ask Him. Size 5”x 7½”— 192 pages $10.00 USD — $12.00 CAD #8 WHEN YOU PRAY,SAY:«FATHER...» Jean Lafrance Written in a simple language yet rich in spiritual wisdom proper to great contemplatives, the book of Fr.Lafrance leads to the conversion that binds to Christ and his kingdom. Size 5”X 7 ½”— 412 pages — $19.95 USD — $24.95 CAD •3• #9 IN PRAYER WITH MARY,MOTHER OF JESUS Jean Lafrance “While I was meditating on the impossibility for man to pray always, my eyes turned towards the Virgin Mary.Suddenly came up in my mind these simple words:‘Mary prayed as she breathed...’”Father Lafrance Size 5”x 7½”— 328 pages — $14.00 USD — $17.00 CAD #10 PRAYER OF THE HEART Jean Lafrance We do not learn to pray on the strength of arguments...The prayer we wish to speak in this book is the prayer through which we seek God Himself. Size 5”x 7½”— 136 pages — $8.00 USD — $10.00 CAD #11 MY VOCATION IS LOVE Thérèse of Lisieux Jean Lafrance “My vocation is Love...In the heart of the Church, I will be love, and so I will be everything...” Size 5”x 8½”— 176 pages — $12.00 USD — $15.00 CAD #12 GIVE ME A LIVING WORD Jean Lafrance This book attempts to answer the same question the apostles asked to Jesus: “Lord, teach us to pray.”It presents short maxims which lead the disciple to his heart, there where prayer is already at work in him. Size 5”x 7½”— 200 pages — $10.00 USD — $12.00 CAD #13 DAY AND NIGHT Jean Lafrance The readers of Jean Lafrance will again find here, as a leitmotiv, the themes they have appreciated so much in his previous books, from Pray to your Father in Secret to Give me a Living Word. Size 5”x 7½”— 128 pages $8.00 USD — $10.00 CAD #14THE ROSARY A Road to Constant Prayer Jean Lafrance A precious little book for a treasured prayer. Size 5”x 7½”— 112 pages $9.00 USD — $12.00 CAD #15 LEARNING TO PRAY According to Sister Elizabeth of the Trinity Jean Lafrance Father Lafrance introduces the reader to the fascinating spiritual experience of the Carmelite Elizabeth of the Trinity. Size 5”x 7½”— 136 pages — $11.00 USD — $13.95 CAD •4• #16 SENSING YOUR HIDDEN PRESENCE Ignacio Larrañaga “An electrifying book from the first line.No one interested in Christian spirituality and its relation to contemporary problems can afford to miss this witness to the power of living faith in Christ founded on an intense life of prayer.”Benedict J.Grœschel Size 5”x 7½”— 336 pages — $16.00 USD — $20.00 CAD #17 FROM SUFFERING TO PEACE Ignacio Larrañaga A new way of looking at suffering, with practical means to understand and overcome it, and to achieve inner liberation and peace. Size 5”x 7½”— 272 pages — $13.00 USD — $16.95 CAD #18 ENCOUNTER Prayer Handbook Ignacio Larrañaga In the midst of various situations, spiritual as well as psychological, this booklet is the golden way to the encounter with God.Communion emerges as the ultimate goal of our prayer. Size 4”x 6”— 168 pages — $7.00 USD — $9.00 CAD #19TRANSFIGURATION A Program of Christian Sanctification Ignacio Larrañaga Father Larrañaga leads you along this program gradually and carefully with wisdom, prudence, and a sense of reality.Living the transfigured life is not only an ideal, but a possible and achievable plan of life. Size 4”X 6”— 104 pages — $6.00 USD — $8.00 CAD #20 BROTHER FRANCIS OF ASSISI Ignacio Larrañaga According to the author, Francis internal life must be examined.If you want to decipher something of the mystery of Francis of Assisi, this book is for you. Size 5”x 7½”— 456 pages — $20.00 USD — $25.00 CAD #21 COME WITH ME Building Christian Community Ignacio Larrañaga Relationships, whether in marriage, family or work, need respect, understanding, forgiveness, communication..., and sometimes a knowledge of what to do with difficult people. Size 5”x 7½”— 234 pages — $9.00 USD — $12.00 CAD •5• #22THE INNER PERSON Maurice Zundel A long meditation, a stimulating book overflowing with richness. After finishing it, the reader will undoubtedly have a better understanding of the essential mystery of his own life: Who am I? And who is God? A retreat preached at the Vatican. Size 5”x 7½”— 328 pages — $20.00 USD — $24.95 CAD #23WITH GOD IN OUR DAILY LIFE Maurice Zundel Maurice Zundel was a realistic mystic, that is, he was concerned about man in all the dimensions of his personal, social, political and religious life.In this retreat he invites his listeners to live each day and to live each encounter in God’s fullness. Size 5”x 7½”— 200 pages — $8.00 USD — $9.95 CAD #24THE GOSPEL WITHIN Maurice Zundel “We have attempted to show what God is not in order to help our human fellows to develop a sense of what God is.”Maurice Zundel Size 5”x 7½”— 128 pages — $6.00 USD — $8.00 CAD #25WONDER AND POVERTY Maurice Zundel The goal of this book is to open the way to a profound spiritual experience by subjecting oneself to what Pascal would consider “the order of the heart,”where the same mystery is constantly approached in various ways. Size 5”x 7½”— 176 pages $7.50 USD — $8.95 CAD #26THE PSALMS MIRROR OF THE POOR Marc Girard The biblical Psalms are a mirror in which we can see ourselves better;we can use them to express joy and pain and together, as a community, we can use them to celebrate the different aspects of daily life. Size 5”x 7½”— 144 pages $11.00 USD — $13.95 CAD #27THE POOR SACRAMENT OF GOD Marc Girard This book suggests that the reader go on a space flight to explore the hidden face of the poor, the one which allows itself to be seen only from the infinity of deep space. Size 5”x 7½”— 192 pages — $11.00 USD — $13.95 CAD •6• #28 HAGGAI, A PROPHET FOR OUR TIMES Marc Girard The Prophet Haggai—who played a key role in rebuilding the Temple of Jerusalem—invites us to rebuild our desecrated “temples”: our Christian communities, oursocieties, our families... Size 5”x 7½”— 128 pages — $12.00 USD — $14.95 CAD #29 IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS LouisMarie Parent Clear and familiar in style, the author presents a spirituality that is already experienced by thousands of men and women.He gives more than a personal recipe for happiness, he invites us to walk truly in the footsteps of Jesus. Size 5”x 7½”— 144 pages — $8.00 USD — $10.00 CAD #30 IN INTIMACY WITH JESUS Louis Marie Parent Father Louis Marie Parent is well known by priests, religious, laypeople and thousands of readers.He is close to people. His message is well rooted in the Gospel;it gives us the desire to encounter Jesus in the midst of the most variety of situations. Size 5”x 7½”— 176 pages — $8.00 USD — $10.00 CAD #31THE PRESENT MOMENT LouisMarie Parent The Present Moment is an invitation to join our lives to the present in order to discover what it offers us, allowing us freedom to extract from it all its dynamism, strength, depth and peace. Size 5”x 7½”— 208 pages — $8.00 USD — $10.00 CAD #32 IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET ALONG WITH OTHERS! LouisMarie Parent In It is Possible to Get along with Others! the author has no other purpose than to help us achieve our own self revelation and to awaken us to our capacity to love. Size 5”x 7½”— 144 pages — $8.00 USD — $10.00 CAD #33THE ROSARY WITH JOHN PAUL II Georges Mador Without straying from simplicity, peculiar to the Rosary, Fr.Madore shows how this prayer can be rooted in the Word of God, open to the needs of the world, nourished by silence and singing. Size 4¼”x 7”— 88 pages — $7.00 USD — $8.95 CAD •7• #34 BLESSED MOTHER TERESA A selection of inspiring thoughts by Blessed Mother Teresa, the apostle of poor and abandoned.It is enhanced by a choice of full color illustrations. Size 41/8”x 515/16”— 16 pages — $2.50 USD — $3.00 CAD #35THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES In addition to the traditional mysteries of the Rosary, this booklet presents the Mysteries of Light following the recommendation of Pope John Paul II Embellished by full color illustrations of the most known scenes of the Gospel. Size 41/8”x 515/16”— 16 pages — $2.50 USD — $3.00 CAD #36 SIN AND EVIL Ramón Martínez de Pisón Liébanas It is difficult to speak about sin without stirring up emotions and represions.This book shows how, by opening ourselves to divine forgiveness, we can experience a new beginning. Size 5”x 7½”— 224 pages — $10.50 USD — $13.95 CAD #37THE POPE’S CARESS Thoughts of John XXIII John XXIII This booklet presents the spiritual journey of the Blessed Pope John XXIII.An invitation to discover the goodness of his heart and his commitment to building bridges of unity and respect among the people of good will. Size 4”X 6”— 152 pages — $12.95 USD — $15.95 CAD #38 JOHN XXIII Witness to the Tenderness of God Loris Capovilla John XXIII, «the good pope», left profound marks in the history of the 20th Century. By reading the story of his life and his fioretti, we can still feel the signs of his living presence, John Paul II proclaimed him Blessed on September 3, 2000. Size 4½”X 7”— 70 pages $7.95 USD — $9.95 CAD #39THE STIGMATA OF FAITH Thoughts of Padre Pio Padre Pio of Pietrelcina Only one thought must fill your soul:loving God, practicing and preaching good.The thoughts gathered here show a Padre Pio away from usual clichés. Size 4”X 6”— 132 pages — $8.50 USD — $11.00 CAD •8• #40 PADRE PIO GLEANINGS Pascal Cataneo The real hero of this book is the supernatural.What could better define the stigmatist of the Gargano if not the omnipresence of this dimension around his person? A condensed account of miraculous incidents from which emerges a fascinating image of Padre Pio. Size 5”x 7½”— 192 pages $11.00 USD — $13.50 CAD #41 SEVEN LESSONS ON THE PRAYER OF THE HEART Daniel Maurin Is God living in your heart? How can you know? This book leads you, step by step, to discover what exactly “dwells within.”The Prayer of the Heart should unite your heart to the “burning flame of the Heart ofGod.” Size 5”x 7½”— 136 pages — $8.00 USD — $9.95 CAD #42 FIORETTI OF SAINT ANTHONY Arnaud de Serranne The reputation of the wonders and miracles performed by Saint Anthony of Padua lives through times with their candor, sincerity and freshness. Size 5”x 7½”— 120 pages — $12.95 USD — $15.95 CAD #43 JOY OF FAITH,JOY OF LIFE François Varillon This bold and traditionalist “master of spirituality,”better than anyone possessed the art of brushing off the dust of ages from Christianity, of inspiring it with new life and authenticity, and of explaining what is vital to its existence. Size 5”x 7½”— 416 pages — $20.00 USD — $24.95 CAD #44 A STIGMATIST Marie-Rose Ferron Jeanne Savard Bonin Marie Rose Ferron was born in a humble Canadian family, compelled to emigrate in order to survive.An intimate confidante of Jesus, like kindly Brother André of St.Joseph's Shrine in Montreal, Marie Rose brought relief to the poor and the sick. Size 5”x 7½”— 272 pages+ 16 pages insert of photos $13.00 USD — $15.95 CAD #45 PROPOSING FAITH TO YOUNG PEOPLE TODAY A Strength for Living Assembly of Bishops of Quebec This book is an orientation document that provides some indicators for proposing the Gospel of Christ to young people.It endeavors to inspire those who are involved in awakening the faith of young people. Size:5”X 7 ½”— 88 pages — $5.50 USD — $6.95 CAD •9• #46WHEN THE LORD SPEAKS TO THE HEART Gaston Courtois In the last years of his life Father Courtois he frequented the chapel more often and for longer periods of time, with a notebook on his knee, praying to Christ, so to speak, with his pen, writing in his own words, “Your will be done.” Size 5”x 7½”— 208 pages — $8.00 USD — $10.00 CAD #47THE SHROUD “An unusual and mysterious relic, a unique witness...”Full color illustrations. Size 5”x 8”— 34 pages $3.95 USD — $5.95 CAD #48THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF SIGNS Mariano Ballester Beyond the familiar, this booh provides a key that opens a door into a harmonious universe where we have our true place as spiritual beings. Size 5”x 7½”— 128 pages $11.00 USD — $13.95 CAD #49 CHRIST,HUMANKIND AND DEATH François-Xavier Durrwell Through the theological meditation of Father Durrwell, we will learn that death, when faced and tamed in the way that this book describes, becomes a meeting with life itself. Size 5”x 7½”— 104 pages — $13.00 USD — $15.95 CAD #50 FROM DUSK TO THE DAWN The New Way of the Cross Claude Sumner Christ's suffering penetrates our lives in order to invite us to seek, at the root of evil, the growth of joy. Size 4¼" x 7" — 40 pages $2.50 USD — $3.00 CAD #51 I SAY NOTHING TO HIM I LOVE HIM Father Jacques "I say nothing to him, I love him." Thérèse of Lisieux summed up her prayer in these few words.How then can we be astonished by the fact that this book devoted to prayer speaks so much about the love relationship? Love...prayer.Similar reality, similar language. Size 5" X 7 ½" — 166 pages — $13.50 USD — $16.95 CAD #52 BECOME THE LIGHT OF FAITH ON HUMAN ROADS Become the Light of Faith is an album dedicated to couples presenting a child to baptism.At the end of the book, ten pages introduce to the sacraments of initiation.We thank the 145 parishes presently using it. Size 8½" x 11" — 40 pages — $3.75 USD — $3.75 CAD •10•