Books
This moving collection of reflections makes available to all of us the wisdom of the Congregation, which has done great things, continues to do them today, and, please God, will do them even better tomorrow!
— Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.
The following three books from Ave Maria Press compile the daily reflections of Holy Cross priests and brothers. Their reflections, grounded in prayer and study, and drawing from the insights of founder Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C., document their personal stories and spiritual journeys to educate minds and hearts.
The Cross, Our Only Hope
The Cross, Our Only Hope is a book of daily reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition: Members of the Congregation of Holy Cross, including current and past presidents of the University of Notre Dame, offer an introduction to the rich, vibrant spirituality of the Congregation through a series of daily meditations.
The Gift of the Cross
The Gift of the Cross is a book on the Lenten Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition: A collection of meditations on Holy Cross spirituality and apostolic activity.
The Gift of Hope
The Gift of Hope is an Advent and Christmas Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition: An introduction to the themes of the Holy Cross spiritual tradition, and accessible Advent resource that offers a scripture verse and brief reflection for each day of Advent and the Christmas season.
Ave Maria Press
In continuous operation since its founding by Fr. Edward Sorin, C.S.C., in 1865, Ave Maria Press is owned and operated by the United States Province, and is a leading publisher of Catholic high school religion textbooks, parish resources, and books on Catholic prayer and spirituality.