"Spiritual meditation is the surest way to grow in holiness, and Our Lady is truly an example of perfection. This combination makes Meditations on Mary a spiritual powerhouse that will lift your soul to God and help you along the path to heaven. Meditations on Mary features twenty-four of the most powerful and moving meditations written by 17th Century Bishop Jacques-Benigne Bossuet considered to be one of the best homilists in the histo ..."
Roses Among Thorns Simple Advice for Renewing Your Spiritual Journey by ChristopherBlum, Francis De Sales Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2014 by Sophia Insitute Press ISBN-13: 978-1-62282-206-5, ISBN: 1-62282-206-4
"From the thousands of personal letters by St. Francis de Sales comes this short, practical guide that will develop in you the soul-nourishing habits that lead to sanctity. St. Francis de Sales is widely regarded as one of the greatest spiritual advisers in the history of the Church, and we have drawn from his letters the wisest advice for those prepared to take the next step on their spiritual journey. As he did for saints and sinners ..."
"From the young St. Francis de Sales's heroic efforts to bring Calvinists back to the Faith comes this succinct, eloquent defense of the age-old Catholic practice of making the Sign of the Cross, which sixteenth-century Calvinists denounced as a Popish invention and many Protestants scorn even today. Embodying the zeal of youth and the wisdom of age, this gentle jewel of Catholic apologetics traces the origins of the Sign of the Cross ba ..."
True Reformers Study Guide by Dr. ChristopherBlum Paperback, 52 Pages, Published 2017 by Augustine Institute ISBN-13: 978-0-9982041-7-8, ISBN: 0-9982041-7-X
"PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This engaging and accessible Study Guide for True Reformers with Dr. Christopher Blum helps you better understand the Church s rebirth from the ashes of the confusion caused by the Protestant Reformation. Over 50 pages of powerful content, including: introductions, prayers, and inspirational insights outlines and guidance through the video-based sessions impactful questions for small group discussion and persona ..."
True Reformers Saints of the Catholic Reformation by Jerome K. Williams, ChristopherBlum Paperback, 236 Pages, Published 2017 by Augustine Institute ISBN-13: 978-0-9982041-8-5, ISBN: 0-9982041-8-8
"PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Who are the true benefactors of the human race? Explorers? Scientists? Revolutionaries? Rebels against established authority? . . . or the saints? True Reformers explores in detail the leaders who led the Church s rebirth from the ashes of Renaissance decadence and the turbulence and confusion caused by the Protestant Reformation. The saints of the Catholic Reformation show us just how powerful and beautiful is t ..."
The Fire Drake(1st Edition) Tales of The Hidalgo Trust (Volume 2) by Glenn W. Cunningham, ChristopherBlum Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2017 by Futch/Wolf Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-9991487-0-9, ISBN: 0-9991487-0-2
"The Fire Drake is a prequel to The Hidalgo Trust. In it we are introduced to the progenitors of the Trust and the families involved. Taking place during World War II, The Fire Drake (Hidalgo Trust AAR-0002-04021943) continues the novelization of After Action Reports produced for the benefit of members of the Hidalgo Trust. Tasked with stopping Hitler's newest and most destructive anti-ship missile the members of the Trust team up with A ..."
A Mind at Peace Reclaiming an Ordered Soul in the Age of Distraction by Christopher Olaf Blum, Joshua P. Hochschild Paperback, 179 Pages, Published 2017 by Sophia Institute Press ISBN-13: 978-1-62282-381-9, ISBN: 1-62282-381-8
"These past two decades, modern technology has brought into being scores of powerful challenges to our interior peace and well-being. We re experiencing a worldwide crisis of attention in which information overwhelms us, corrodes true communion with others, and leaves us anxious, unsettled, bored, isolated, and lonely. These pages provide the time-tested antidote that enables you to regain an ordered and peaceful mind in a technological ..."
Rejoicing in the Truth(1st Edition) Wisdom and the Educator's Craft by Christopher O. Blum Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2015 by Christendom Press ISBN-13: 978-0-931888-85-4, ISBN: 0-931888-85-9
"Rejoicing in the Truth offers a vision for the renewal of Christian education through the intentional pursuit of wisdom. When educators make it their goal to accompany their students along the path to wisdom and to instruct them by showing them how to delight in the truth, then their practice is illuminated and enlivened at every level. Informed by the philosophical and theological visions of John Henry Newman, John Paul II, Alasdair Ma ..."
"A New Curriculum for the New Evangelization The New Evangelization requires a new apologetics, that is, a defense of the faith that responds to the questions that believers and non-believers alike are asking today with philosophical and theological arguments rooted in Sacred Scripture, Catholic Tradition, and the best philosophical reflection available. Why Believe? offers just such a new apologetics and in a format that appeals to our ..."
"Even three hundred years ago, believers found it difficult to sustain for forty days the proper Lenten spirit. That's why even then, countless Christians turned to the writings of Bishop Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet (1627-1704), whose great piety and simple eloquence won him renown as one of the greatest preachers of his time. From Bishop Bossuet's sermons and spiritual writings, believers drew ever greater Lenten wisdom and strength. Now tr ..."
"''Jesus wept, not merely from the deep thoughts of his understanding but from spontaneous tenderness, from the goodness and mercy, the encompassing loving-kindness and exuberant affection of the Son of God for his own work, the race of man.'' This precious insight takes us to the heart of the interior life of St. John Henry Newman (1801-1890), from the treasures of which these meditations are offered as a devotional aid for the season ..."
"Blessed John Henry Newman was one of the most beloved and well-known preachers of his time. Originally an Anglican priest, Newman converted to Catholicism and became a Catholic priest and cardinal. Known for his beautiful prose and exultant preaching, Newman has long been a source of inspiration for those in the Church. In this new and compact compilation of his sermons, you're invited to journey with Bl. John Henry Newman through Adven ..."
"In this book, Catholic historians Christopher Shannon and Christopher O. Blum challenge the secular bias currently prevalent among professional historians, and argue for the compatibility of faith and reason in the study of the past. Inspired by the understanding of tradition developed in the work of philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre, the authors first critically examine both the internal contradictions and the enduring faith commitments o ..."
"In this report, RAND researchers explore the factors, contexts, and mechanisms that shape a national government’s decision to continue or end military and other operations during a conflict (i.e., national will to fight). To help U.S. leaders better understand and influence will to fight, the researchers propose an exploratory model of 15 variables that can be tailored and applied to a wide set of conflict scenarios."
Playing All 50-Golf & More (Hardback Or Cased Book) by Christopher R. Blum Hardcover, 202 Pages, Published 2014 by Page Publishing, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1-62838-607-3, ISBN: 1-62838-607-X
""Playing All 50, Golf & More" is one man's quest to play golf in all fifty states, while telling of the many adventures he encountered along his journey. Most of the pictures in this book were taken by the author as he played the courses. Hopefully, you'll agree he captured the beauty of nature in the pictures and in the descriptions of his golf outings across America. His passion for the game can be described as: "Golf is a game you ca ..."
""Playing All 50, Golf & More" is one man's quest to play golf in all fifty states, while telling of the many adventures he encountered along his journey. Most of the pictures in this book were taken by the author as he played the courses. Hopefully, you'll agree he captured the beauty of nature in the pictures and in the descriptions of his golf outings across America. His passion for the game can be described as: "Golf is a game you ca ..."
"In this book, Catholic historians Christopher Shannon and Christopher O. Blum challenge the secular bias currently prevalent among professional historians, and argue for the compatibility of faith and reason in the study of the past. Inspired by the understanding of tradition developed in the work of philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre, the authors first critically examine both the internal contradictions and the enduring faith commitments o ..."