The synopsis of the spiritual life is in this great book  Light, Happiness and Peace published by Shepherd of Christ — We have circulated this wonderful book to over 8,000 priests —

From Fr. John's book
Light Happiness and Peace - the Introduction

 "The first stage of the spiritual life involves
the purgative stage, a stage of purification.
It is followed by the illuminative stage,
a stage of great enlightenment and integration.
The third and final stage is the unitive stage.
This is the stage of the mystics. It is the
stage when one's will and God's will are united
to such an extent that one may say,
without much reservation, that every
action performed is an
action of God."

This book Light, Happiness and Peace is a journey into the spiritual life — an awakening of deeper life IN HIM. Here are some of the comments we received from bishops and cardinals about the book.

Cardinal – Pontifical Council for Culture – Vatican City
“I am sure that this book, Light, Happiness and Peace through a discussion on traditional Catholic Spirituality will contribute in bringing back prayer into the mainstream of life.”

Bishop – India
“Thank you for the book Light, Happiness and Peace. The thoughts presented by Fr. John J. Pasquini are very inspiring and will help me in my prayers and talks and sermons to the people.”

Prefetto – Vatican City
“Received the copy of Light, Happiness and Peace, Journeying Through Traditional Catholic Spirituality, by Fr. John J. Pasquini, that you kindly sent to me for the Vatican library. I gladly take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the books and for your kind attention to our Institution.”

Patriarch of Egypt
“Many thanks for the rich and precious book Light, Happiness and Peace.”

Archbishop – Uganda
“With many thanks, I acknowledge receipt of the special book Light, Happiness and Peace, on the spiritual life by Fr. John Pasquini. Your wonderful work to spread devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary is commendable.”

Archbishop – Sri Lanka
“I am very grateful to you for sending me the special book on the Spiritual life, Light, Happiness and Peace by Fr. John Pasquini – which was a sequel to the Authenticity book you sent me last August. I am pleased to note that the focus in both those works is on the power of the Eucharist and on devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.”