Spiritual Classic Books Recommended by Fr. Lawrence Carney

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The Soul of the Apostolate Author: Jean-Baptiste Chautard O.C.S.O.

Heliotropium Author: Fr. Jeremias Drexelius, S.J.

The Paradise of the Soul: Forty-two Virtues to Reach Heaven Author: St. Albert the Great

The Battle of the Virtues and Vices: Defending the Interior Castle of the Soul Author: Pope Saint Leo IX

The Ascent of Mount Carmel: A Masterpiece in the Literature of Mysticism Author: St. John of the Cross

The Story of a Soul The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux

Knowing the Love of God: Lessons From a Spiritual Master Author: Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Legrange, O.P.

The End of the Present World: And the Mysteries of the Future Life Author: Fr. Charles Arminjon

The Spiritual Combat: and a Treatise on Peace of Soul Author: Dom Lorenzo Scupoli

Humility of Heart Author: Padre Gaetano Maria de Bergamo

Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: The Secret of Peace and Happiness Author: Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure S.J. & Bl. Claude de la Colombiere, S.J.

The Happiness of Heaven: The Joys and Rewards of Eternal Glory Author: Fr. J. Boudreau, S.J.

The Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Hell, Heaven Author: Fr. Martin von Cochem, O.S.F.C.

Jesus King of Love Author: Fr. Mateo Crawley-Boevey, SS. CC.

Introduction to the Devout Life Author: St. Francis de Sales

Consoling Thoughts Author: St. Francis de Sales

My Imitation of Christ Author: Thomas a Kempis

The Great Means and Ways of Salvation Author: St. Alphonsus de Liguori

Preparation for Death Author: St. Alphonsus de Liguori

Uniformity With God’s Will Author: St. Alphonsus de Liguori

Why Must I Suffer Author: Rev. F. J. Remler, C.M.

The Deceiver: Our Daily Struggle With Satan Author: Rev. Livio Fanzaga

Venial Sin Author: Bishop John S. Vaughan, D.D.

Imitation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Author: Re. Peter J. Arnoudt S.J.