Peter Totleben's list for spiritual reading

MJ. Smith
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edited November 20 in Resources Forum

Some of these are already in Verbum but it still would make an excellent list for resources to acquire for Verbum:

CHRISTIAN PRAYER A Select Bibliography

SYSTEMATIC SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY

• Bouyer, Louis, C.O. Introduction to Spirituality. Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1961.

• Garrigou-Lagrange, Reginald, O.P. Christian Perfection and Contemplation. St. Louis: Herder, 1942.

• Garrigou-Lagrange, Reginald, O.P. The Three Ages of the Interior Life. 2 vols. St. Louis: Herder, 1947-1948.

• Garrigou-Lagrange, Reginald, O.P. The Three Conversions in the Spiritual Life. Charlotte: TAN Books, 2015.

• González-Arintero, Juan. The Mystical Evolution in the Development and Vitality of the Church. 2 vols. Translated by Jordan Auman. St. Louis: Herder, 1949.

• Royo, Antonio, O.P. and Jordan Aumann, O.P. The Theology of Christian Perfection. Dubuque: The Priory Press, 1962.

• Thomas a Vallgornera. Mystica theologia divi Thomae. Turin: Marietti, 1924.

HISTORICAL AND POSITIVE SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY

• Aumann, Jordan, O.P. Christian Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1995.

• Bunge, Gabriel. Earthen Vessels: The Practice of Personal Prayer According to the Patristic Tradition. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2010.

• Delatte, Paul, O.S.B. The Rule of St. Benedict: A Commentary. London: Burns, Oates and Washbourne, 1921.

• Dubay, Thomas, S.M. Fire Within: Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and the Gospel on Prayer. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1989.

• Guibert, Joseph de, S.J. The Jesuits: Their Spiritual Doctrine and Practice. Chicago: The Institute of Jesuit Sources, 1964.

• Magill, Frank N. and Ian P. McGrail, eds. Christian Spirituality: The Essential Guide to the Most Influential Spiritual Writings. San Francisco: HarperCollins, 1988.

• McGinn, Bernard and John Meyendorff, eds. Christian Spirituality. New York: Crossroad, 1987.

• Pourrat, Pierre, S.S. Christian Spirituality. 3 vols. Westminster: Newman Press, 1953-55.

• Spidlik, Tomás, S.J. The Spirituality of the Christian East: A Systematic Handbook. Vol. 1. Kalamazoo, Cistercian Publications, 1986.

• Spidlik, Tomás, S.J. Prayer: The Spirituality of the Christian East. Vol. 2. Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 2005.

• Staniloae, Dumitru. Orthodox Spirituality: A Practical Guide for the Faithful and a Definitive Manual for the Scholar. St. Tikhon’s Seminary Press, 2003.

• Torrell, Jean-Pierre, O.P. Saint Thomas Aquinas Volume 2: Spiritual Master. Translated by Robert Royal. Washington: Catholic University of America Press, 2003.

CLASSIC SPIRITUAL BOOKS

• Aelred of Rievaulx. Spiritual Friendship. Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 2010.

• Augustine of Hippo. Essential Expositions of the Psalms. The Works of St. Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century. Hyde Park: New City Press, 2015.

• Augustine of Hippo. Essential Sermons. The Works of St. Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century. Hyde Park: New City Press, 2015.

• Augustine of Hippo. Homilies on the First Epistle of John. The Works of St. Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century. Hyde Park: New City Press, 2008.

• Augustine of Hippo. Letter 130 to Proba on Prayer.

• Augustine of Hippo. Tractates on the Gospel of John. 3 vols. The Fathers of the Church. Washington: Catholic University of America Press, 1988-1994.

• Bacovcin, Helen, trans. The Way of A Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way. Image Classics. New York: Doubleday.

• Bernard of Clairvaux. Homilies in Praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 1993.

• Bernard of Clairvaux. Sermons on the Song of Songs. 4 vols. Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 1971-1980.

• Bernard of Clairvaux. On Loving God. Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 1995.

• Bernard of Clairvaux. The Steps of Humility and Pride. Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 1989.

• Bonaventure. Bonaventure. The Classics of Western Spirituality. New York: Paulist Press, 1978.

• Brianchaninov, Ignatius. On the Prayer of Jesus: The Classic Guide to the Practice of Unceasing Prayer Found in the Way of a Pilgrim. New Seeds, 2006.

• Cassian, John. The Conferences. Ancient Christian Writers. New York: Paulist Press, 1997.

• Cassian, John. The Institutes. Ancient Christian Writers. New York: Paulist Press, 2000.

• Catherine of Siena. The Dialogue. Translated by Suzanne Noffke, O.P. The Classics of Western Spirituality. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1980.

• Catherine of Siena. The Letters of Catherine of Siena. 4 vols. Translated by Suzanne Nofke, O.P. ACMRS Publications, 2000-2008

• Caussade, Jean-Pierre de, S.J. Abandonment to Divine Providence: With Letters of Father de Caussade on the Practice of Self-Abandonment. 3rd edition. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2011.

• Caussade, Jean-Pierre de, S.J. A Treatise on Prayer from the Heart. Translated by Robert M. McKeon. St. Louis: Institute of Jesuit Sources, 1998.

• The Cloud of Unknowing. The Classics of Western Spirituality. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1981.

• Gregory the Great. Forty Gospel Homilies. Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 1990.

• Guigo II. Ladder of Monks and Twelve Meditations. Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 1981.

• John Chrysostom. Baptismal Instructions. Ancient Christian Writers. New York: Paulist Press, 1962.

• John Climacus. The Ladder of Divine Ascent. Classics of Western Spirituality. New York: Paulist Press, 1982.

• John of the Cross. The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross. Revised Edition. Washington: ICS Publications, 2010.

• Kabasilas, Nicholas. The Life in Christ. Crestwood: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1984.

• Kempis, Thomas à. The Imitation of Christ. Image Classic. New York: Doubleday, 1955.

• Lawrence of the Resurrection, Brother. The Practice of the Presence of God. Image Reprint. New York: Doubleday, 1977.

• Leo the Great. Sermons. The Fathers of the Church. Washington: Catholic University of America Press, 1996.

• Liguori, Alphonsus de. Alphonsus De Liguori: Selected Writings. Classics of Western Spirituality. Edited by Frederick M. Jones. New York: Paulist Press, 1999.

• Luis of Granada. The Sinner’s Guide. Rockford, IL: Tan Books, 1985.

• Maximus the Confessor. The Ascetic Life and Four Centuries on Charity. Ancient Christian Writers. New York: Paulist Press, 1955.

• Palmer, G. E. H, et al. The Philokalia: The Complete Text. 4 vols. London: Faber and Faber, 1979-1984.[Note 5th and final volume is now available]

• Pseudo-Macarius: Fifty Spiritual Homilies and the Great Letter. Classics of Western Spirituality. New York: Paulist Press, 1992.

• Scupoli, Lorenzo. The Spiritual Combat and a Treatise on Peace of Soul. Rockford, IL: Tan Books, 2010.

• Symeon the New Theologian. The Discourses. Classics of Western Spirituality. New York: Paulist Press, 1980.

• Teresa of Avila. The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila. Vol. 2. Washington: ICS Publications, 1980.

• Thérèse of Lisieux. Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Washington: ICS Publications, 1996.

• Ward, Benedicta. The Sayings of the Desert Fathers: The Alphabetic Collection. Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 1984.

• William of St. Thierry. The Golden Epistle: A Letter to the Brethren at Mont Dieu. Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 1971.

• Wortley, John, trans. Book of the Elders: Sayings of the Desert Fathers: The Systematic Collection. Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 2012.

MODERN SPIRITUAL BOOKS

• Boylan M. Eugene, O.Cist.R. Difficulties in Mental Prayer. Dublin: M. H. Gill and Son, 1944.

• Boylan, M. Eugene, O.Cist.R. This Tremendous Lover. Westminster, MD: The Newman Press, 1962.

• Chautard, Jean-Baptiste O.C.S.O. The Soul of the Apostolate. Trappist, KY: Abbey of Gethsemani, 1945.

• Corbon, Jean. The Wellspring of Worship. Second Edition. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2005.

• Cusson, Gilles, S.J. Biblical Theology and the Spiritual Exerciese: A Method toward a Personal Experience of God as Accomplishing with Us His Plan of Salvation. Translated by M. Angela Roduit, R.C. and George E. Gnass, S.J. St. Louis: The Institute of Jesuit Sources, 1988.

• d’Elbee, Jean du Coeur de Jésus. I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Manchester: Sophia Institute Press, 2001.

• Elizabeth of The Trinity. The Complete Works of Elizabeth of the Trinity. 2 vols. Washington, DC: Institute for Carmelite Studies Publications, 1984-1995.

• Farrell, Walter, O.P. and Dominic Hughes, O.P. Swift Victory: Essays on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. New York: Sheed and Ward, 1955.

• Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen. Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Year. New York: Desclee, 1964.

• Garrigou-Lagrange, Reginald, O.P. Our Saviour and His Love For Us. St. Louis: Herder, 1951.

• Garrigou-Lagrange, Reginald, O.P. The Priest in Union with Christ. Westminster: The Newman Press, 1952. • Guardini, Romano. The Lord. Washington: Gateway Editions. 2012.

• Heris, Charles, O.P. The Spirituality of Love. St. Louis: Herder, 1965.

• Hildebrand, Dietrich von. Transformation in Christ. Chicago: Franciscan Herald Press, 1973.

• Marmion, Columba, O.Cist. Christ the Life of the Soul. St. Louis: Herder, 1922.

• Marmion, Columba, O.Cist. Christ in His Mysteries. St. Louis: Herder, 1939.

• Marmion, Columba, O.Cist. Christ the Ideal of the Priest. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2005.

• Martinez, Luis M. The Sanctifier. Patterson: St. Anthony Guild Press, 1957.

• Pinckaers, Servais, O.P. The Pursuit of Happiness God’s Way: Living the Beatitudes. New York: Alba House, 1998.

• Scheeben, Matthias. The Glories of Divine Grace. Rockford: TAN Books, 2001.

• Sheed, Frank. To Know Christ Jesus. • Sheen, Fulton J. Life of Christ. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1958.

BEING A SPIRITUAL GUIDE

• Acklin, Thomas, O.S.B and Boniface Hicks, O.S.B. Spiritual Direction: A Guide for Sharing the Father’s Love. Steubenville: Emmaus Road Publishing, 2017.

• Ashley, Benedict, O.P. Spiritual Direction in the Dominican Tradition. New York: Paulist Press, 1995.

• Dubay, Thomas, S.M. Authenticity: A Biblical Theology of Discernment. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1997.

• Gallagher, Timothy M., O.M.V. A Handbook for Spiritual Directors: An Ignatian Guide for Accompanying Discernment of God's Will. New York: Crossroad, 2017.

• Meier, Scott T. and Susan R. Davis. The Elements of Counseling. 8th ed. Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, 2019.

• Nichols, Michael P. The Lost Art of Listening, Second Edition: How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships. New York: The Guilford Press, 2009.

• Stone, Douglas. Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most. New York: Penguin, 2010.

• Toner, Jules J., S.J. A Commentary on Saint Ignatius' Rules for the Discernment of Spirits: A Guide to the Principles and Practice. St. Louis: Institute of Jesuit Sources, 1982

• Toner, Jules J., S.J. Discerning God's Will: Ignatius of Loyola's Teaching on Christian Decision Making. St. Louis: Institute of Jesuit Sources, 1991.

• Young, Mark E. Learning the Art of Helping: Building Blocks and Techniques. 6th Edition. Pearson, 2016. 

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