Devotions and Spirituality Collection (4 vols.)

Many of us have a desire to pray more deeply, but feel that the profound prayer of contemplation is beyond our possibilities and capabilities. Sister Kathryn Hermes wants you to believe your heart when it asks for this deeper, more profound experience of prayer.

In this practical guide, bestselling author Kathryn J. Hermes, FSP, demonstrates how to begin a life of contemplative prayer. You don’t have to be a mystic to learn this type of prayer, just a person who is seeking a deeper communion with God. Sister Kathryn has helped thousands of people through difficult times. Now let her guide you in this timeless form of meditative prayer.

Beginning Contemplative Prayer is a practical guide to contemplation. It invites the reader to “try on” various prayer practices, exploring the methods of Brother Lawrence, John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Ignatius of Loyola, Julian of Norwich, and others.

Prayer exercises are offered throughout, and individual and group prayer guides are also included.

Immerse yourself in a relationship with God through the Scriptures. In the meditations of Cherished by the Lord: 100 Meditations, meet Jesus as you are right now, with whatever concerns you. Let him show you his love—let him reveal his longing for intimacy with you and his desire to cherish you forever.

Whether you are struggling with a failed relationship, lacking job prospects, suffering from an illness, finding yourself consumed by prejudice and insecurity, or simply wanting to deepen your relationship with God, this series of condensed meditations on a variety of biblical passages allows for insightful thought and spiritual growth.

Each meditation in this inspiring book includes a Scripture passage, a reflection, and a prayer, to meet the opportunities, challenges, and sufferings of each day with a greater trust in God’s presence and action.

Rediscover the beauty of the Beatitudes and encounter Christ in a new way. In the Beatitudes, Jesus describes how we can live as his followers and enjoy God's blessings in this life and in the next. In Living the Beatitudes, Bransfield breaks open the richness of the Beatitudes and gently guides us into the journey of growing into the person God called us to be. He explains the admirable qualities that we see in Jesus and desire for ourselves: gentleness, fidelity, purity of heart, mercy, poverty of spirit, justice, peace, and perseverance in time of persecution.

Walk with Me the Way of the Cross includes the Stations of the Cross in a traditional format, with the addition of Jesus and/or God the Father speaking directly to the reader. This personal approach provides for a more personalized spiritual experience of praying the stations. Breathe new life into this timeless devotional practice!