Most of the time, in our everyday lives, we move without thinking from one chore to another, finally stopping sometime after sunset to collapse into our favorite chair and zone out.  But, every once in a while we hear that still small voice, like the words from Peggy Lee’s song, “Is That All There Is?” The voice seems to whisper something about slowing down, about taking time to meditate, to pray, to -- as strange as it may seem to us -- sit quietly and contemplate.  How?  Who?  And ...  why?   These are questions we may want to ask of the whispering voice within which reminds us of the power of prayer, the forms of spirituality, the methods of meditation.  Often we push this whispering aside with the thought that that sort of thing is reserved for really holy people:  ministers, priests, monks and nuns.  But, the whispering persists.  We are called to be more than we have yet become.  Just what that "more" may be and how on earth we are to achieve it is, indeed, even if ever softly spoken, a positively annoyingly persistent question.

Actually, the answer is that a deeper spiritual life is open to all of us, everyone.   Any interested person can come to know what spirituality means and how to practice prayer, meditation, and contemplation which is rooted firmly in the ancient traditions of our common Christian faith whether we are Orthodox, Protestant or Catholic. Daily prayer and meditation are the perfect way to fertilize and nuture one’s spiritual life whether it is short daily prayer, lectio divina, recitation of the ancient Jesus Prayer, or some form of Benedictine, Carmelite, Ignatian, or Franciscan meditation or contemplative practice. There are songs and hymns available to listen to while practicing meditation, all of them firmly in the Judeo-Christian tradition, which will enhance your interior spiritual experience as you exercise your spiritual "body," your soul.   Whether one is Catholic, Protestant or Orthodox all of these things are necessary and beneficial for a healthy spiritual life. The different types of Christian and Catholic spirituality provide enough variety within orthodox bounds to meet everyone’s needs whether they are children or seniors. Religion is not simply about church on Sunday. It must permeate our lives, and good spiritual health is necessary for more than the health of the soul. It is necessary for all of life, everywhere. What goes on, inside, directly  affects what goes on, outside.

The Christian Book Corner offers a wide assortment of spiritual books and music designed to meet the needs of anyone seeking guidance and enlightenment on the path to spiritual health and enrichment. From stories of holy men and women from the beginning of the church down to the present day, from inspirational writings and spiritual testimonies to spiritually stimulating music we strive to provide for your benefit the very best devotional resources from only the very best suppliers of religious books and music at everyday generous discounts. In keeping with the ancient tradition and invitation of God to enter into deeper union with Him, we wish to make available to the earnest soul with what is needed to deepen that relationship: meditation, contemplation or the varied spiritualities and prayer methods leading to that sanctity and holiness which are simply other words for spiritual maturity and health.