Lumen et Logos Collection

Octavius
Octavius is one of the earliest known works of Christian apologetics. It depicts a conversation between Caecilius Natalis, a roman taking the side of...

The Everlasting Man
This book needs a preliminary note that its scope be not misunderstood. The view suggested is historical rather than theological, and does not deal...

Life of St. Anthony
Now since you asked me to give you an account of the blessed Antony's way of life, and are wishful to learn how he began the discipline, who and what...

The Imitation of Christ
“He who follows Me, walks not in darkness,” says the Lord (John 8:12). By these words of Christ we are advised to imitate His life and habits, if we...

The Interior Castle
While I was begging our Lord to-day to speak for me, since I knew not what to say nor how to commence this work which obedience has laid upon me, an...

Introduction to the Devout Life
Almost all those who have written concerning the devout life have had chiefly in view persons who have altogether quitted the world; or at any rate...

The Holy Rule of St. Benedict
Listen, O my son, to the precepts of thy master, and incline the ear of thy heart, and cheerfully receive and faithfully execute the admonitions of...