Recognized as a modern spiritual classic and perhaps Dietrich von Hildebrand's greatest work, this sublime and practical study gives a penetrating analysis of the true path to holiness for those who love Christ. The first requisite is the person's desire for change, and with that fundamental attitude in mind, von Hildebrand devotes a chapter to each of the successive spiritual attitudes necessary for those strive for Christian perfection. The Beatitudes are treated with beauty and depth in an uncompromising challenge to every serious Christian to put into practice these teachings of Christ.

These extraordinary pagess will help the reader see himself as he really is and become the person he is meant to be. Readers will learn how to recognize their hidden spiritual strengths and to nurture them, to identify their hidden sins and find genuine sorrow for them, to discover practical ways to replace poor spiritual habits with better ones, and to integrate prayer into every aspect of their lives. These pages will bring about that which every soul needs: a fundamental transformation in Christ.

"A magnificent treatise by a distinguished philosopher on the pursuit of spiritual perfection."
-Publishers Weekly

"A major contribution to the important question: the transformation of our soul in Christ."
-Archbishop Fulton Sheen

"A masterpiece of modern spirituality: eminently practical and highly recommended."
-Fr. John Hardon, S.J.

"A solid and penetrating analysis of the Christian virtues, and their application in the struggle toward Christian perfection."
-Library Journal

"A work of inherent excellence which possesses an absolute value of permanent worth-a lasting contribution to the field of philosophic and religious thought."
-Catholic World

"A literary event: this is not only a book about religion; it is a religious book whose sober lucidity and strength of analysis are permeated by the perfume of Christ Himself."
-America

Dietrich von Hildebrand (1889-1977) was remarkable for his keen intellect, his profound originality, his prodigious literary output, his greeat personal courage, his deep spirituality, and his intense love of God. He wrote dozens of books on philosophy and spirituality. Truth, goodness, and beauty are the hallmarks of all of his works.