Saint Benedict Press is a proud publisher of the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE), the first major update to the New American Bible (NAB) text in twenty years. Reflecting the work of nearly 100 scholars and extensively reviewed and approved by the USCCB, the NABRE takes into account the best current scholarship as well as the new discovery of ancient manuscripts that improve our knowledge and understanding of the Biblical text. With its extensive notes, commentary, and cross-refe...

Pray Always is the perfect gift for any child. Whether for their first Reconciliation, Communion, or even just a birthday, this little prayer book will make a lasting impact on the child closest to you. Along with the basic prayers that every child should know, Pray Always features prayers for every time - every moment - of the day. Accompanied by original, vibrant illustrations, this book is sure to lift the hearts and minds of children to God.Pray Always

St. Benedict's Rule for Monasteries is a foundational text for Western monasticism, authored by Saint Benedict, the Abbot of Monte Cassino. This work outlines a comprehensive guide for monastic life, emphasizing the importance of community, prayer, and discipline. It provides a balanced approach to spirituality, integrating work and worship, and has influenced countless monastic communities throughout history. The Rule promotes a harmonious lifestyle, encouraging monks to live in obedience...

Fifty-two readings on living in intentional Christian community to spark group discussion.Gold Medal Winner, 2017 Illumination Book Awards, Christian LivingSilver Medal Winner, 2017 Benjamin Franklin Award in Religion, Independent Book Publishers AssociationWhy, in an age of connectivity, are our lives more isolated and fragmented than ever? And what can be done about it? The answer lies in the hands...

'ÄòThoughts and Counsels of the Saints for Every Day of the Year'Äô is a profound anthology capturing the eternal wisdom and spiritual guidance of eminent saints. This collection traverses various literary forms, from fervent prayers and meditative reflections to heartfelt letters and philosophical musings, inviting readers to engage with the timeless and diverse perspectives of the Church's revered figures. The selected pieces resonate with themes of divine grace, moral fortitude, and hum...

SEVEN RULES AND EXERCISES OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH brings together some of the greatest writings on discipline and the monastic life ever penned. These writings have inspired countless believers to holiness, humility and self-discipline and have helped shape the life and witness of the Church.Besides the more well-known rules such as the Rule of St. Benedict, the Rule of St. Francis and the Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, this collection also includes the earlie...

The Rule of Saint Benedict is a set of guidelines for monastic life written by Saint Benedict of Nursia in the 6th century. It provides a structured and balanced approach to monastic life, emphasizing prayer, work, and community living. While originally intended for monks living in a monastic community under an abbot, the Rule has also influenced Western Christianity and guided communities beyond monastic circles.Saint Benedict of Nursia

Written as a practical guide for monastic living, The Rule of St. Benedict covers topics such as charity, integrity, humility, family spirituality, and simplistic living. This timeless work has become a guide for religious communities throughout history, and St. Benedict himself is now widely recognized as the father of Western monasticism. In discussing religion and instructing readers on how to live a simple and holy life, this text reaches contemporary and widespread issues.

Apply theRule of Saint Benedictto any community setting, whether in the monastery or in your family!Written in the sixth century by the father of Western monasticism himself, St. Benedict, this common-sense guide to living a truly Christian life is applicable to anyone, in or outside of the cloister. Learn from the Rule's wonderful discretion, moderation, and keen insight into the capabilities and weaknesses of human nature.Here is a pract...

Let no one in the monastery follow the desires of his own heart, neither let anyone presume insolently to contend with his abbot either within or without the monastery. But if anyone shall have so presumed, let him be subject to the rule's discipline.

This edition comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents. Most of what is known about the life of Anthony comes from the Life of Anthony. Written in Greek around 360 by Athanasius of Alexandria, it depicts Anthony as an illiterate and holy man who through his existence in a primordial landscape has an absolute connection to the divine truth, which always is in harmony with that of Athanasius as the biographer. Sometime before 374, it was translated into Latin by Evagrius of Antioch...

This edition of Treatise on Purgatory comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by chapter.Saint Catherine of Genoa is an Italian Roman Catholic saint and mystic, admired for her work among the sick and the poor. She was a member of the noble Fieschi family, and spent most of her life and her means serving the sick, especially during the plague, which ravaged Genoa in 1497 and 1501. She died in that city in 1510.Her fame outside her native city is connected with the publ...