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Understand Spiritual Desolation: Gain a clear theological framework for the "dark night" and learn why interior dryness is often a sign of progress

he Imitation of Mary is an excellent companion volume to the beloved and highly esteemed book Imitation of Christ

The Catholic Child and the Priest

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ST PHILIP NERI: APOSTLE OF ROME St. Catherine of Laboure Understand Spiritual Desolation: Gain a"Rome is to be your Indies," prophesied a saintly monk to St. Philip Neri. So, he moved to Rome, became a priest and proceeded to sanctify that city, and thus the world. He had a tremendous sense of humor, he worked countless miracles and advised everyone from beggars to popes. He was also founder of the Oratory (of which there are 70 active today around the world), and the inspiration of saints and everyone. For sanctifying Rome, the Church owes him