By Fire Into Light
Four Catholic Martyrs of the Nazi Camps
by Malham J.M.
286 pp., PhP 229, Publisher: Peeters

Series: Fiery Arrow, number 4

In the Nazi concentration camps countless people were martyred as a result of hate and foolishness disguised as the honorable logic of progress and national security. For many of them this meant a spiritual journey into an abyss of grief and brutalization. Some of them remain inscribed in the common recollection of mankind as martyrs of their faith, a faith in God and in the dignity of man created to the image of God. In this book we find the description of the spiritual biography of four of them: the Jewish philosopher Edith Stein who entered a carmelite monastery, the carmelites Titus Brandsma and Jacques de Jesus, the deacon Karl Leisner ordained to the priesthood in Dachau: Jew, German, Frenchman and Dutchman. Their journey was heroic, but the fire of systematic destruction of their body gave room to the high flight of their humanity into the light of God's unconditional mercy

Encountering God in the Abyss
Titus Brandsma's Spirtual Journey
by Dölle C.
186 pp., PhP 229, Publisher: Peeters

Series: Fiery Arrow, number 5

Born on a Frisian farm, Titus Brandsma (1881-1942) entered the novitiate of the Carmelites in Boxmeer. On his journey he cultivated the spiritual garden of his cell in order to dwell in the face of his Creator. Becoming a scholar of philosophy and mysticism, Titus Brandsma was concentrated on the depths of human existence, but his contemplation gave him a broad view of reality and made him discover ever new horizons. Although a university professor, he was a productive journalist, engaged in questions of culture and education. Prophet of peace and justice, Brandsma defended from the beginning the Jews against Nazi ideology. During the German occupation of Holland he took a strong stand in favor of the freedom of the press. For him the dignity of the human person could never be sacrified for ideological and political reasons. As a result he became a martyr in the concentration camp in Dachau.

Footprints of Love
John of the Cross as Guide in the Wilderness
by Edith A. Van den Goorbergh, osca and Theodore H. Zweerman, ofm
212 pp., PhP 189, Publisher: Peeters

Series: Fiery Arrow, number 3

Like a graphic artist, the discriminating pen of John of the Cross sketches "a trail made up of the footprints of love". Listening to the stories of the struggles of countless people in his days, he became an experienced mystical teacher who introduces the reader into Carmelite spirtuality as a 'school of love'.

This book contains a set of explorations of the logic of divine love, a love which transforms men into true lovers. It deals with the four great commentaries of John of the Cross and one of his poems.

Light Shinging Through a Veil
On Saint Clare's Letters to Saint Agnes of Prague
by Edith A. Van den Goorbergh, osca and Theodore H. Zweerman, ofm
352 pp., PhP 189, Publisher: Peeters

Series: Fiery Arrow, number 2

This book is meant to be a contribution to the study of Clare and her thoughts. In her four letters, written to Saint Agnes of Prague, Clare expresses herself more openly about her deepest motivations than in any other writing. They concentrate on the heart of ther choice of life and as such they reproduce the most beautiful gift which God gave her.

The spirituality of Saint Clare of Assisi, the soul mate of Saint Francis, is the object of this book. Her spirituality was inspired by Francis' and she owes much to him, like he to her. This book is meant to be a contribution to the study of Clare and her thoughts. In her four letters, written to Saint Agnes of Prague, Clare expresses herself more openly about her deepest motivations than in any other writing. They concentrate on the heart of her choice of life and as such they reproduce the most beautiful gift which God gave her. Clare's spirituality as it comes to the fore in these letters, can only then be fully understood when we take into account their creative structure. The specific aim of this book is to do justice to her texts in a method which, to our knowledge, was never applied before. It consists in an elaborated analysis of the fine, concentric structure of the letters to Agnes, combined with an ongoing commentary in which historical data are also given attention.

The Mystical Space of Carmel
A Commentary on the Carmelite Rule
by Kees Waaijjman
286 pp., PhP 189, Publisher: Peeters

Series: Fiery Arrow, number 1

The commentary presents the Carmel as a spiritual model which is ideally suited as accompaniment on the spiritual journey of all who know themselves called to a life in God's presence in the desert of their life.

Mount Carmel, viewed as a holy place by Jews, Christians and Muslims, is where the prophet Elijah is venerated. For many centuries hermits have followed his example and monks regard him as their Father. During the crusades, around 1200 A.D., a small group of hermits settled around the spring of Elijah to lead a contemplative life there in silence and solitude. To the first Carmelites this geographic location was a mystical space in which to live in the presence of God alone. Albert, patriarch of Jerusalem, gave them a life rule (1206-1214) which, at the time of their expulsion by the Saracens in 1247, was adapted to new circumstances by pope Innocent IV. In consequence, the mystical space of Carmel with its contemplative life is experienced wherever they are given a place and God calls them. The commentary presents the Carmel as a spiritual model which is ideally suited as accompaniment on the spiritual journey of all who know themselves called to a life in God's presence in the desert of their life.

Prayer for Daybreak and Day's End
by Mary Sue Taylor

Prayer for Daybreak and Day's End borrows from the Liturgy of the Hours to create a practical structure for a busy person's daily prayer. Arranged by date, all you need do is turn to the day's date.

Volume 1: January Through June
434 pp., PhP 219

Volume 2: July Through December
434 pp., PhP 219

Pilgrims in Rome & Pilgrims Prayers
By Geoffrey Chapman
250 pp., PhP 350.00 / set

This is the official guide from the Vatican, it introduces the pilgrim to the the spiritual and historical treasures of the City of Rome. An essential cultural traveling companion to the Eternal City. And also, this makes the visit to Rome an unforgettable spiritual experience through this guide. It explains the Biblical and theological meanings of the Jubilee and provides contemplative material inspiring the pilgrim to prayer and reflection.