Saints Commentary

Carrying only basic camping equipment and a collection of the world's great spiritual writings, Belden C. Lane embarks on solitary spiritual treks through the Ozarks and across the American Southwest. For companions, he has only such teachers as Rumi, John of the Cross, Hildegard of Bingen, Dag Hammarskjöld, and Thomas Merton, and as he walks, he engages their writings with the natural wonders he encounters, demonstrating how being alone in the wild opens a rare view onto one's interior landscape, and how the saints' writings reveal the divine in nature.

Written with the overflowing sincerity and inner fire that characterize Saint Teresa of Ávila, The Book of Her Life stands as one of the most moving and profound testimonies in the spiritual history of the West. In these pages, the great mystic of the sixteenth century recounts her inner journey—her struggles, visions, trials, and transformations—with an authenticity that transcends the centuries. This edition, carefully rendered into contemporary English, allows today’s readers to engage directly with Teresa’s experience, free from the barriers of archaic language. The ...

A masterpiece of Christian mysticism and a literary jewel of Spain’s Golden Age, Dark Night of the Soul by Saint John of the Cross has inspired spiritual seekers for centuries. This edition, carefully rendered into modern English, allows contemporary readers to enter its depth without stumbling over archaic language or obscure expressions. The accompanying commentary aims to bridge the 500-year cultural divide between the 16th century and today’s reader. It not only clarifies the symbolism and implicit theology in each verse but also offers insight into the spiritual experience that the...

A Classic Voice from the Early Church—Now in Clear, Modern English John Chrysostom’s Homilies on the Gospel of John shaped generations of Christian interpretation. This newly revised edition makes his powerful preaching accessible and engaging for today’s readers. • Complete collection of Chrysostom’s homilies on John — drawn from the trusted Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers series, fully revised for clarity and readability. • Modernized language without compromising accuracy — preserves Chrysostom’s thought while removing archaic phrasing and awkward constructions. • ...

The Way of Perfection Modern English Version with Notes and Commentary The Way of Perfection is an immortal work that today resonates with renewed intensity. More than a guide for monastic life, it is a vibrant, lucid, and deeply radical treatise on interior transformation. Saint Teresa of Ávila, an undisputed master of the spirit, offers in these pages a bold journey toward truth, where the soul is stripped of attachments, illusory securities, and the veils of the ego. Her words—direct and fervent—pierce through the centuries with a freshness that astonishes. This edition presents the...

Written between A.D. 413 and 426, The City of God is one of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian thought, a book which is vital to the understanding of modern Western society. Augustine originally intended it to be an apology for Christianity against the accusation that the Church was responsible for the decline of the Roman Empire, which had occurred just three years earlier. Indeed, Augustine produced a great amount of evidence to prove that paganism was responsible for this event. However, by the time the work was finished, the book had taken on a larger theme.

Chrysostom on Matthew — Freshly Revised for Today’s Readers A clear, modern revision of the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers translation of Saint John Chrysostom’s first forty homilies on the Gospel of Matthew. Revised and updated edition of the classic NPNF text. Faithful to the Greek while smoothing out archaic English. Rich pastoral preaching with enduring exegetical value. Useful for Bible study, sermon preparation, and personal devotion. Saint John Chrysostom (c. 349–407), the “Golden-Mouthed” preacher, delivered these homilies in Antioch, addressing real congregations with a...

Chrysostom’s clear, forceful preaching brings Paul’s theology to life in two of his most important letters. In these homilies on Galatians and Ephesians, Saint John Chrysostom offers verse-by-verse exposition marked by pastoral urgency, rhetorical power, and deep insight into Paul’s thought. • Galatians: sermons on law and grace, justification by faith, the dangers of legalism, and the life of Christian freedom • Ephesians: sermons on the unity and holiness of the Church, spiritual blessings in Christ, reconciliation, moral renewal, and the Christian household • Readable modern ...

A golden voice unpacks Paul’s greatest letter—with power, precision, and pastoral insight. In his Homilies on Romans, John Chrysostom opens Paul’s most challenging epistle to ordinary believers, showing how its doctrine leads directly to repentance, transformation, and faith. • Follow Chrysostom’s verse-by-verse journey through Paul’s argument on sin, grace, and justification • See how the early Church understood the gospel as both truth and moral renewal • Encounter one of Christianity’s greatest preachers interpreting Scripture for everyday life • Read the classic NPNF...

Chrysostom’s Preaching on Matthew — Complete the Journey Through the Gospel A clear, modern revision of the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers translation of Saint John Chrysostom’s final fifty homilies on the Gospel of Matthew. Revised and updated edition of the classic NPNF text. Accurate yet readable, with archaic English carefully smoothed. Combines biblical interpretation with practical exhortation. A valuable resource for Bible study, preaching, and devotion. Saint John Chrysostom (c. 349–407), the “Golden-Mouthed” preacher, delivered these sermons during his ministry in ...

Hear the Early Church Preach Acts—Chrysostom’s timeless exposition, newly refreshed for today’s reader. Experience the Book of Acts through the eyes of Saint John Chrysostom, whose penetrating insight and pastoral warmth bring Scripture vividly to life. • The complete Homilies on Acts from the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, newly revised for modern readers • Faithfully preserves Chrysostom’s theology and rhetorical brilliance while clarifying outdated language • Ideal for pastors, teachers, and students seeking the early Church’s voice on the spread of the gospel • ...

Chrysostom’s preaching brings Paul’s letters to life with clarity, urgency, and deep spiritual insight. In these homilies on Philippians, Colossians, and First and Second Thessalonians, Saint John Chrysostom guides his congregation—and modern readers—through some of Paul’s most encouraging and practical writings. • Philippians: sermons on joy, humility, unity, and Christ’s self-emptying • Colossians: sermons on Christ’s supremacy, right doctrine, and the renewal of the Christian life • Thessalonians: sermons on steadfast faith, holiness, brotherly love, and hope in ...

Based on the film by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, The Mayo Clinic: Faith, Hope, Science chronicles the history of this unique organization, from its roots as an unlikely partnership between a country doctor and a Franciscan order of nuns to its position today as a worldwide model for patient care, research, and education. The book demonstrates how the institution’s remarkable 150-year history continues to inspire the way medicine is practiced there today.

The Apostle’s Words, the Preacher’s Fire — Chrysostom’s timeless insight into Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. A master interpreter of Scripture, John Chrysostom unfolds the Apostle Paul’s counsel to a divided church with rare clarity, warmth, and urgency. • Forty-four powerful homilies that illuminate Paul’s teaching on unity, morality, love, and the resurrection • Readable modern revision of the classic Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers translation • Helpful paragraph formatting and updated language for accessible devotional or scholarly reading • Ideal for pastors, ...

A voice from the early Church on weakness, grace, and the strength found in suffering. In his Homilies on Second Corinthians, John Chrysostom explores Paul’s most personal letter, revealing how hardship, humility, and divine comfort shape the Christian life. • Follow Chrysostom’s verse-by-verse exposition of Paul’s defense of his ministry • Discover the early Church’s understanding of strength made perfect in weakness • See how authentic faith endures through conflict, criticism, and loss • Read the classic NPNF translation freshly revised into clear, modern English Preached...

Chrysostom’s pastoral insight meets Paul’s counsel to young ministers and the Christian household. In these homilies on First Timothy, Second Timothy, Titus, and Philemon, Saint John Chrysostom offers clear, practical exposition shaped by years of pastoral experience and a deep understanding of Paul’s thought. • First Timothy: sermons on church order, careful teaching, personal conduct, and the responsibilities of leadership • Second Timothy: sermons on endurance, faithfulness in ministry, and Paul’s final encouragements • Titus: sermons on sound doctrine, moral integrity, and...

A master preacher expounds one of Scripture’s most profound books — with unmatched depth and clarity. The Homilies on Hebrews reveal John Chrysostom at his most mature and spiritually focused, interpreting one of the New Testament’s richest and most challenging texts. • Discover Chrysostom’s vivid explanation of Christ as the true High Priest and perfect sacrifice • Experience the power of preaching that shaped the faith of the early church • See how the Epistle to the Hebrews comes alive through typology, exhortation, and pastoral insight • Read Chrysostom in modern, ...

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Quoi qu'en disent les pragmatiques à outrance, les utilitaires, ce que l'Homme cherche tout le long de sa vie, ce qu'il poursuit plus que le pain et tout le bien-être matériel, c'est le savoir. L'essence même de notre vie est de tendre non pas à être mieux, mais à être plus. Or, un instinct plus fort que toutes les remontrances des sceptiques et des faux sages nous en avertit : pour être plus, il faut d'abord que nous sachions plus.

The Epistle of James stands as one of the most practical and penetrating books of the New Testament: a call to a living, mature faith expressed through love, humility, and steadfastness. In this patristic commentary, shaped by the richness of the Coptic Orthodox tradition and the wisdom of the early Church Fathers, readers encounter James not merely as a letter but as a spiritual guide for authentic Christian life. This volume reveals the depth of James’s teaching on: Faith proven through works of mercy and righteousness Endurance in trials and joy in testing The power of speech, humility...