If You Want Peace in This Life: The Spiritual Letters of Venerable Bruno Lanteri

• Spiritual counsel from a wise, saintly guide
• Encouragement for overcoming discouragement and setbacks
• Practical advice rooted in Catholic tradition and Scripture
• Meditative insights for prayer, Mass, and daily growth in virtue
• A meaningful gift for anyone seeking hope, healing, or guidance

In this beautifully curated collection, Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement, Venerable Bruno Lanteri—founder of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary—offers timeless, soul-nourishing guidance to help you persevere in faith. 

Living through war, revolution, and the spiritual confusion of Jansenism, Lanteri became a beacon of hope to many. His letters to his spiritual directees brim with encouragement, humility, and wisdom for the trials we all face.

Whether you’re struggling to grow in virtue, feeling overwhelmed by failure, or seeking to deepen your relationship with Christ, these letters offer practical direction and spiritual refreshment. 

Venerable Bruno teaches how to begin again without losing heart, rejoice in the face of temptation, and confidently trust God’s mercy. With biblical meditations, reflections on the Mass, and spiritual reading recommendations, this book becomes a trusted companion on your journey toward holiness.

Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V., enhances the text with insights from the lives and writings of other saints, offering a broader spiritual context. Through it all, Venerable Bruno’s steady voice reminds us: God is near, and His grace is always at work.