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St. Fintan, one of the Saint's first companions in Iona, was asked once towards the end of Columba's life to describe him to one who had heard much of his holiness, but who did not know him. "He is a king amongst kings," answered Fintan, "a sage amongst wise men, a monk amongst monks. He is poor with God's poor; a mourner with those who weep, and joyful with those who rejoice. Yet amidst all the gifts of nature and of grace that have been so liberally showered on him by God, the true humility of Christ is as royally rooted in his heart as if it were its natural home.

Discover a deeper way to pray with the disciple whom Jesus loved. The Saint John Prayerbook invites you into the contemplative world of St. John the Evangelist, whose Gospel has shaped the Church’s understanding of prayer with unmatched theological depth and spiritual clarity.

The sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation are the foundational pillars of the Christian life, transforming souls from children of wrath into heirs of heaven. In this rigorous catechetical exposition, Fr. Michael Mueller explains the absolute necessity, effects, and sacred ceremonies of these two vital sacraments. He systematically outlines how the soul is cleansed of original sin, adopted into the divine family, and fortified by the Holy Ghost to combat Satan. Dear Listener, this work is an authoritative guide to understanding your most sacred obligations as a member of the Church militant.