Books published by St Bede's Publications,U.S.

In this wide-ranging book, Bouyer both explores our ineradicably religious nature and traces the paths of GodΓÇÖs self-revelation which culminate in Christ and the proclamation of the Father.

Louis Bouyer, one of the 20th century giants of Catholic theology, here addresses a breathtaking range of questions related to the world: the history of origin studies, from cosmogonic myth to philosophical cosmologies, from magic to mysticism. Science, myth, philosophy, theology, poetic experience and technology here constantly rub elbows. Through it all he explores the insightfulness of Christian revelation penetrating the mystery, as a reflection of the mystery of that other cosmos it reflects; the inner being of God, the creator. Louis Bouyer is a priest, theologian, teacher and writer.

ΓÇ£Arriving at the end of my course, after more than fifty years of presence in the monastery, an instinct pushes me to share my great hope of eternal life, as I have shared recently my small experience of fasting.ΓÇ¥ In this meditation of the phrase ΓÇ£to desire eternal lifeΓÇ¥ from the Rule of St. Benedict, Adalbert de Vogue shares what hope has been for him before entering the monastery and after. Then he surveys Holy Scripture as a simple hearer of the Word (lectio divina) and finally he listens once more to some beloved phrases of the ancient monks before and after St. Benedict. ΓÇ£To desire eternal lifeΓÇ¥ should challenge each Christian today as it challenged Fr. Adalbert de Vogue. He who gives himself to Christ will not die but will live forever, because He is eternal life. Adalbert de Vogue is a monk of la Pierre-qui-Vire in France.

Reflecting on the seasonal cycle of the liturgical year, Fr. Augustin presents insights into the rhythms and seasons of everyone's journey through the mysteries of Christ, and helps us to understand more clearly how these mysteries are directly connected with our growth as human persons.

Whether you have been touched by the trials of widowhood or not, you will find yourself deeply moved by these accounts, written by six women, of their first years of widowhood. The book offers spiritual consolation as well as practical advice for all who are learning to cope with the loneliness and problem of being "suddenly single."

Holding fast with one's whole heart to the first love: the key to the power of attraction that priests possess as fishers of men. In these conversations, priests reveal the source and heart of their fidelity as they walk with Jesus. Find strength and consolation in their testimony.

The facsimile of Charles Rich¿s original and annotated Notes on the Song of Songs.

Beautiful prayer poems, covering the full spectrum of the spiritual life from despair to exaltation. Like the biblical psalms, they use simple, elemental language that is accessible to everyone, yet they are entirely modern in tone and imagery. They may be read as an aid to prayer and meditation, or simply enjoyed as fine poetry in their own right.

The French Abbey of Solesmes was one of the centers of monastic life and culture, famed for its Gregorian chant and its contributions to liturgical renewal. Here is a generous sampling of the writings of its three most important figures on major aspects of spirituality. Most of the writings appear in English for the first time