The main purpose of this book is to teach prayer. Eugene Boylan examines the nature and various forms of prayer, offering practical tools that help any Christian deepen their relationship with God.
The author aims to simplify the practice of prayer, making it accessible to everyone: priests, religious, and laypeople who wish to live...
These simple and charming stories about the never-ending fight between Don Camillo, the hot-headed parish priest of small town in northern Italy, and Peppone, the Communist mayor, have become an Italian classic. The different stories are full of humour and show the persuasion of humble humanity Despite their ideological differences, the two men...
It is often said that the Church has a reactionary attitude concerning the progress of science and the novelty of ideas. The author starts from the premise that in general one has a caricatural vision of the Church and its relation with culture; the present book tries to show the contributions that the Church has had in modern science, in the...
Poetry. A masterpiece, composed of 44 brief standalone poems.
It is the most widely known work of the poet and the one that made him famous. Full of symbols, it nostalgically reflects on the glorious past of Portugal, explaining its flag, its mission, making an elegy to the land of navigators, and attempting to find meaning in its former...
Dr. B. is a discreet Austrian lawyer who is arrested by the Gestapo to extract information from him. To prevent his mind from giving in to torture, the doctor devotes himself to memorizing 150 chess games. While this memorization exercise will almost lead him to madness, it will eventually help him get free. Some time later, during a boat trip...
José Luis Muzquiz was one of the first three priests of Opus Dei and played a key role in the global expansion of the organization. Born in Spain, he was instrumental in establishing Opus Dei in countries such as the United States, Canada, Switzerland, and Japan, where he faced various cultural and social challenges while spreading the ideals...
Autobiographical novel, full of spontaneity and good humor.
In the 1920s, the author and his wife decide to travel to visit their parents: a trip from New York to the deep south of the U.S. Their car is an old coupe. And there they go, the three of them: him, a famous writer; her, charming and unpredictable; and the real protagonist of...
If Charlie and the Chocolate Factory showcased Roald Dahl’s boundless imagination, this sequel takes it even further. While reading the first book is recommended, it’s not essential to enjoy this new adventure.
After winning the famous chocolate factory, Charlie, his family, and Willy Wonka board the glass elevator. However, a mistake...
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a masterpiece by Roald Dahl that has captivated generations of readers. The story follows Charlie Bucket, a humble and kind boy who lives with his family in a small house. One day, the eccentric and enigmatic Willy Wonka, owner of the world's most famous chocolate factory, organizes a contest: five golden...
It gathers the catecheses on prayer by Pope Francis delivered in 2020 and 2021. Perhaps when thinking of the Roman Pontiff, his love for the poor, his desire for peace, and his defense of migrants come to mind… Yet, in equal or greater measure, he has a genuine concern for the interior life, whose center is prayer. He affirms that it is "like a...
