Books written by Benedict J. Groeschel

Listening at Prayer

It is not necessary to go into what this means in detail, but if you are interested the subject is well summarized by Fr. William Johnston in his valuable book on the psychology of meditation, Silent Music.1 It is important if you wish ...
Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping Stones: Spiritual Answers to Psychological Questions

Therefore why not use one of these stumbling blocks in a more constructive way and show how it can become a stepping stone to our understanding of Christian integration ? Some years ago I was called by a distraught official of a distant ...
Spiritual Passages: The Psychology of Spiritual Development "for Those who Seek"

Examines the psychological aspects of spirituality, explains the three stages of spiritual life, and offers practical advice on expanding and developing one's religious life This book is intended to relate some of the sounder insights of ...
The Rosary: Chain of Hope

Illustrated with twenty classic color paintings, offers a book of meditations on all twenty mysteries of the rosary.
Heaven in Our Hands: Receiving the Blessings We Long for

The plain but astounding truth is that the Beatitudes reveal to us the very heart of God. When you begin to comprehend the beauty of living the Beatitudes that Jesus gave us, you'll discover that he's placed heaven in our hands.
The Rosary: Chain of Hope

Responding to the Pope's Apostolic Letter on the Rosary, his five new "Luminous Mysteries," and declaration of 2003 as "The Year of the Rosary," Fr. Groeschel presents this book of meditations on all 20 mysteries of the rosary.
Praying in the Presence of Our Lord: Prayers for Eucharistic Adoration

Prayers from the time of the Fathers to our own day.
Praying To Our Lord Jesus Christ: Prayers and Meditations Through the Centuries

This book combines an anthology of profound prayers, drawn from all of Christian history, with spiritual insights and illustrations from classic art.
In the Presence of Our Lord: The History, Theology, and Psychology of Eucharistic Devotion

Unlike books that merely present the technical aspects of setting up Eucharistic devotion in a chapel or parish, In the Presence of Our Lord: The History, Theology, and Psychology of Eucharistic Devotion focuses on how the Blessed Sacrament ...
The Tears of God: Going on in the Face of Great Sorrow Or Catastrophe

"Fr. Benedict, with practical advice and prayers for use in times of distress, guides the reader through the effects of catastrophes in relationship to our faith in divine providence, in God's goodness and mercy, and in the light of Christ ...
Arise from Darkness: When Life Doesn't Make Sense

Prayer of Trust I fly to Your mercy , Compassionate God , who alone are good . Although my misery is great , and my offenses are many , I trust in Your mercy , because You are the God of mercy ; and from time immemorial , it has never ...
Lourdes: Font of Faith, Hope, and Charity

A splendid introduction to one of the Catholic Church's most important places of Marian pilgrimage offers an overview of the past, present, and future of a sanctuary that attracts six million people each year.
When Did We See You, Lord?

Based on Matthew 25:31-"46, these meditations offer new "ears" to truly hear Christ and new "eyes" to truly see Him in those He calls us to help.
A Still, Small Voice: A Practical Guide on Reported Revelations

Father Groeschel, the highly respected author, psychologist, spiritual director and leader of renewal in the religious life, has written a brief but comprehensive practical guide for all those interested in private revelations, the reports ...
Spiritual Passages: The Psychology of Spiritual Development "for Those who Seek"

This groundbreaking intergration of spiritual genius and psychological teaching has enjoyed a reputation as a classic in the field of human development.
After this Life: What Catholics Believe about what Happens Next

Discusses the consoling and uplifting truths of death, judgment, hell, purgatory, and heaven. -- Back cover.
The Courage to be Chaste

In this writing, Groeschel draws on his wide experience as a psychologist and cure of souls and offers a practical guide to those Christians seeking to lead a chaste single life.
Experiencing the Mystery of Christ: Meditations from the Oratory

For members of the Oratory of Divine Love, a lay movement founded by Fr. Groeschel, this volume offers a guide for weekly prayer. For others it can serve as an instructive spiritual framework for meditative prayer throughout the year.
The Reform of Renewal

This book definitively places the onus for reform on the individual Christian striving to follow the Gospel in our materialistic and selfish culture.
Behold, He Comes: Meditations on the Incarnation

Against the backdrop of Scripture and the writings of the ancient fathers of the Church, for each day of the Advent and Christmas seasons, Fr. Benedict Groeschel's "Behold, He Comes" offers insightful reflections on Christ's coming--in ...