Charismatic Spirituality

The charismatic renewal is a sign of the continuing relevance of the Holy Spirit for the baptized and gives life and direction to the Church in its mission in the world. Appearing soon after the close of Vatican II, the charismatic renewal has been one of a number of movements of the Spirit in the Church marked by a call to holiness and evangelization.

Call to Holiness gathers the wisdom within the renewal, thirty years after its beginnings, to help guide its continued life. This document evolved out of several years of consultation with leaders, theologians, and bishops associated with the charismatic renewal from various national backgrounds. Theologians not associated with the charismatic renewal have also been consulted.

The document covers the vocation to holiness, the experience of the Spirit, Baptism in the Holy Spirit, the charisms, forms of community life, and the call to evangelize. Chapters are The Spiritual Renewal Coming from the Council," "The Experience of the Holy Spirit and its Fruits," and "Gifted for Mission."

Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes is President of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum. He was Vice-President of the Pontifical Council for the Laity from 1981-1996. For ten years he was, at the appointment of Pope John Paul II, the "Episcopal Advisor" to the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services (ICCRS) in Rome. In this capacity he followed His Eminence Cardinal Leon-Joseph Suenens, the late Archbishop of Malines, Belgium.

David Wilkerson was just a young preacher in the Pennsylvania hills when he was stunned by a new calling from God: go to New York City to speak to seven young gang members on trial for murder.

But something much greater was to come. Once in New York, David was inspired to stay for a lifetime of helping troubled teenagers get free of drugs and crime. With the word of God in his ears, he founded an inner-city ministry still known as the Teen Challenge to change their paths and alter thousands of lives forever.

The Cross and the Switchblade is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the potential for change--an unforgettable tale that will leave you inspired, uplifted, and forever changed.

Favorite Novenas to The Holy Spirit is a helpful, illustrated booklet filled with the most popular Novenas honoring the Holy Spirit. Purse- or pocket-sized and printed in two colors for anywhere, anytime prayer, Favorite Novenas to The Holy Spirit, by popular Catholic Book Publishing author Rev. Lawrence Lovasik, S.V.D., is a 64-page, easy-to-use source of inspiring Novenas to the Holy Spirit.
Praying a novena to the Holy Spirit, often tied to the nine days between Ascension and Pentecost, offers rich spiritual, emotional, and practical benefits in Catholic tradition. As the third Person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit is the source of wisdom, strength, and grace, making this devotion a powerful means of transformation.

Among the Features of this book:

Spiritually, a novena invites a deeper relationship with God. The novena, rooted in the apostles' prayerful wait for the Spirit, opens the heart to His gifts--wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. Reflecting on these over nine days fosters discernment and holiness, aligning one's will with divine purpose. It's an opportunity to seek renewal, especially during Pentecost or personal crossroads.
Emotionally, this novena provides comfort and courage. Invoking the Holy Spirit as the Comforter brings peace to turmoil and bolsters resilience against fear or doubt. Repetitive, intentional prayer over nine days can shift perspective, replacing restlessness with trust in the Spirit's guidance, particularly in decisions or trials.
Practically, it yields tangible graces. Catholics often pray this novena for clarity in vocation, strength in adversity, or inspiration for service, with many attributing breakthroughs--new insights, resolved conflicts, or boldness in faith--to the Spirit's action. It empowers action, as seen in the apostles' transformation at Pentecost.
Additionally, it builds discipline and unity. The nine-day commitment hones spiritual focus, while communal novenas, often prayed in parishes, strengthen collective faith. Ultimately, a novena to the Holy Spirit ignites the soul with divine fire, deepens reliance on God's presence, and equips believers to live out their calling with renewed vigor and grace.

Benefits of a small, pocket-sized book, tailored to its compact nature:

Who is the Holy Spirit? What role does the Spirit play in the life of the Church and of the individual Christian? Beginning with the belief in the Holy Spirit as a Person of God, and not just a "force," this book reveals the Catholic understanding of the presence and influence of the Spirit God in every aspect of the Christian life. The book focuses on the unique aspects and development of Catholic devotion to the Holy Spirit from antiquity to the present, culminating in a look at Catholic theology of the Holy Spirit today and the new and exciting ways the Spirit is working among Catholics and all Christians in the 20th and 21st centuries.

When we, or a family member or friend, are faced with an injury or illness, physical or emotional, our thoughts turn to God in prayer for healing. We want to believe, as the Centurion did, that God will grant healing, but we wonder. And if we as Catholics have doubts, what does this mean to a hurting world, also in need of healing?

In her new book Healing: Bringing God's Gift of Mercy to the World, Mary Healy answers to these questions and more --

Through the study of Catholic tradition, the lives of the saints, and ordinary people, you'll begin to understand how the message of inward healing is also a message that we as Catholics are empowered to take outward to the world.

At the beginning of the Second Vatican Council, Blessed Pope John XXIII offered a prayer asking the Holy Spirit to "Renew your wonders in our time, as though for a new Pentecost." The rediscovery of the charismatic gifts by ordinary Catholics throughout the world was an answer to that prayer. Damian Stayne, who is known internationally for his healing ministry, shows readers how the spiritual gifts of prophecy, healing, and deliverance were used by Jesus, the early Church, and the saints-and why we need them operating in the Church today. He provides not only amazing stories of God's presence and work in our time but also a host of practical instructions on how to grow in these gifts. This book is both inspiring and a challenge to Catholics to be open to the gifts of the Spirit in order to bring others to Christ.

Release God's Healing Power In Your Life!

Every Christian has been sent and empowered by Jesus to heal the sick. The problem is that many of us don't know how to practically complete this task. We either think that miraculous healing has passed away, that the healing ministry is only available to special leaders, or that God simply picks and chooses who He decides to heal.

In Power to Heal, international evangelist, teacher and apostolic voice, Randy Clark, gives you eight practical, Bible-based tools that will help you start praying for the sick... and see them supernaturally healed!

You'll learn how to:

Discover the amazing truth about supernatural healing--that God wants to use you to release His miraculous power today!

Got a hunch?

It may be a nudge from the Holy Spirit! In a time when man clings to the world instead of Heaven, we are in more need than ever of the Sanctifier's gifts to guide us and to preserve our interior peace.

The renowned Dominican priests Frs. Walter Farrell and Dominic Hughes will help you deepen your relationship with God as they take you on a journey through the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. You'll learn how to be empowered by the Third Person of the Holy Trinity and live in imitation of the Holy Family. By developing an awareness of God's presence, you will grow in Understanding and perceive the truth in an age of confusion. You'll grow in Knowledge and become certain of the "things that are not seen." You'll inculcate Wisdom as you grow in charity, and you will foster Counsel that will aid you in docility.

Your growth in Piety will enkindle within you filial devotion, and Fear of the Lord will give you the reverence of a child for his father. You'll also learn how to grow in courage as the gift of Fortitude conquers your fears and enlivens your confidence. Best of all, as you learn to cooperate in cultivating the gifts of the Holy Spirit in your life, you will find lasting tranquility and joy in living for God's glory. You will also learn how the gifts of the Holy Spirit:

"Ours is an age for courage, it is an age for martyrs, it is an age for splendid Catholic living. Now the world looks to the mystical Christ for salvation."