Between the countless duties, deadlines, and distractions that afflict man, finding space to concentrate on the powerful omnipresence of God is a struggle. Still, spending just a few minutes each day in quiet recollection conveys rich rewards, enabling us to reorient our lives to the rhythm of the sacred prayer of the Church. Liturgical piety is indispensable for our sanctification as it draws us into the mystery of our Faith and fosters within us a spirit of charity and divine praise. 
For the first time ever in a single volume, the spiritual classic The Light of the World, by the renowned Dom Benedict Baur, O.S.B., offers a year-long cycle of powerful meditations following the traditional Catholic liturgical calendar. In the celebrated lineage of Prosper Gueranger, The Light of the World combines dogmatic precision with spiritual unction to offer a "daily retreat" for the entire Church year, renewing one's daily spiritual life through the prayers of the classical Roman Rite. Features include: 
Reflections for every Sunday, weekdays, ember days, rogation days, and more Guidance for mental prayer and contemplation based on the liturgical orations Daily prayers incorporating adoration, thanksgiving, petition, and reparation Practical suggestions and resolutions for battling vice and growing in virtue Devotions to Christ's redeeming sacrifice and sanctifying presence as our spiritual center Classic exegesis on the Sacred Scriptures and the sacraments Colloquies on Our Lady as the model of prayer and guide to the interior life Instructions on remote and proximate preparations for daily meditation Spirituality based on the Rule of St. Benedict: "Let our mind be in harmony with our voice" Methods of prayer from St. Ignatius of Loyola and the tradition of St. Sulpice\nInstructive and deeply inspiring, The Light of the World is an ideal companion volume for providing spiritually nourishing yet accessible reflections to extend the graces of the Church's venerable worship into one's entire day. Dom Baur offers readers an expansive tour of the treasures of our Faith through the prism of traditional liturgy, to preserve and impart its riches to future generations.

Light of the World: Daily Meditations on the Traditional Mass

Religion & Spirituality

Fr. Benedict Baur

Christian Books & Bibles

Benedictus Books

This is the book you need to discover the significant advantages of frequent Confession and the keys to making each Confession more fruitful. Spiritual master Fr. Benedict Baur quells criticisms of frequent Confession and shares why it is more efficacious for vanquishing sin and repairing the damage due to sin. 
In this exceptional book, Fr. Baur shows you how to develop a well-formed conscience, properly confess your sins, and develop a firm, practical purpose of amendment. He also shares how to make a meticulous examination of conscience and daily examen, and offers methods for compiling a detailed inventory of your sins. Moreover, Father provides a reflection on the most common sins of omission that lead many to fall into dangerous self-righteous dispositions. 
Most importantly of all, Fr. Baur reveals what is really meant by “Christian perfection” and how to attain it in this life. He describes concrete ways to grow in knowledge of self, acquire the strength to uproot sins, and conquer self-love. You’ll deepen your spiritual life measurably as you learn how to: 
Focus on the root causes of sin and surmount sins that you habitually commit Overcome thoughts and impulses that are occasions of sin Detect when you are becoming lukewarm and promptly revive your love for God Grow in reverential love for God and conform your life to His will Atone for the temporal punishment due to sin ― now, before Purgatory\nWith clarity and wisdom, Fr. Baur explains why your conscience is holy and must therefore be obeyed. He conveys how frequent Confession increases sanctifying grace in your soul, gives glory to God, and brings healing, joy, and fulfillment. 
An invaluable resource, this book will enrich your sacramental life and inspire you to greater charity for your neighbor. It will also move you to more frequent and fervent reception of Holy Communion.

Frequent Confession: Its Place in the Spiritual Life

Sophia Institute Press

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Fr. Benedict Baur. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Fr. Benedict Baur

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Fr. Benedict Baur. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Light of the World: Daily Meditations on the Traditional Mass

Frequent Confession: Its Place in the Spiritual Life