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This classic work of Fr. Faber, which many consider his best, was composed to help us "serve Jesus out of love. Because once we love then everything becomes easy." Fr. Frederick William Faber CO (1814-1863) was a noted English hymn writer and theologian. He converted from Anglicanism to Roman Catholicism in 1845 and was ordained to priesthood in 1847.

Discover the profound insights of Father Frederick William Faber, a cherished spiritual writer, preacher, and leader of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in London. An Oxford scholar and Anglican priest since 1839, Faber’s transformative journey into Roman Catholicism in 1845, influenced by his mentor John Henry Newman, marked the beginning of his impactful legacy. Throughout the 1850s, he authored several beloved spiritual works that continue to inspire Catholics today, including All for Jesus, Growth in Holiness, and The Foot of the Cross. The present work, Kindness, carries an imprimatur and...

In Bethlehem, we delve into the profound mysteries of the Three-and-Thirty Years of our beloved Lord, exploring them from various perspectives. We can examine each mystery individually, appreciating its unique grace and beauty, or we can categorize them into joyful, sorrowful, and glorious groups, each with its own distinct characteristics. Alternatively, we can observe them as interconnected constellations—representing the Childhood, Hidden Life, Public Ministry, Passion, and the Risen Life—each offering a richer unity than simple classifications. This treatise invites us to compare and ...

In A Right View of Yourself, the esteemed Rev. Fr. Frederick Faber will lead you through a journey of self-knowledge. With candor and wisdom, he digs deeply into the normal state of a soul, the effects of fatigue, the necessity for spiritual rest, struggles with temptation and how to view rightly our faults. He provides instruction on how to avoid devilish perils that you may encounter along the way: heightened sensitivity, emotionalism, and sentimentality. He prepares you to begin this journey governed by faith, humility, and confidence in God’s mercy and love.

Fr. Frederick William Faber C.O. (1814 - 1863) was a noted English hymn writer and theologian. He converted from Anglicanism to Roman Catholicism in 1845 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1847. In this book, he meditates on the mystery of Jesus's birth in Bethlehem.