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Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux, Third Edition 27 reviews Therese de Lisieux
I C S Publications, 1996
Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux, Third Edition
+ A worth while read, hard to put down! + A devotional classic is excellent introduction to this Saint + The Little Flower and Her Little Way .
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Prayer: The Great Conversation : Straight Answers to Tough Questions About Prayer 2 reviews Peter Kreeft
Ignatius Press, 1991
A good, solid catechesis for prayer.
+ Tells you what you need to know
This book does a good job of explaining how and why to pray in clear language. Many common objections to praying and misconceptions about praying are addressed. The dialogue format can be cheesy and annoying, but don't let that stop you from reading a book full of valuable insights.
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Pardon and Peace: A Sinner's Guide to Confession 5 reviews Francis Randolph
Ignatius Press, 2001
An excellent guide for all Christians
+ Every sinner should read this + A Must Read for All Catholics + A Needed Guide
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Divine Mercy: Jesus Speaks to St. Faustina of His Divine Mercy 28 reviews John P. Barrett
Marians of the Immaculate Conception, 2003
Buy the book and study it.
+ Everyone Should Read This Diary! + Daily thoughts for the soul + The Diary of Saint Faustina
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Orthodoxy 86 reviews G. K. Chesterton
Ignatius Press, 1995
Christianity Vol. 2
+ The Apostle of Common Sense is Alive & Well! + Chesterton's Humor and Perspective + Orthodoxy + Prolix but worth the effort
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The Jerusalem Bible: Reader's Edition 24 reviews
Doubleday, 2000
Fresh, literary translation
+ A Good Edition with Few Minor Flaws + Great for learning + Wonderful Catholic Translation + Bible Study
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Interior Castle 29 reviews St. Teresa of Avila
Image, 1972
Knowing Christ
+ Listening to a Saint on Interior Castles + What an Excellent Book! + awesome + ONLY FOR ESSAY READERS
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Padre Pio: The True Story 32 reviews Bernard C. Ruffin
Our Sunday Visitor, 1991
Perhaps the Best Book on St. Padre Pio!
+ Hope filled and unsensational....a real story + fasinating + Don't let the Protestant author fool you + A Very Balanced Story
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No Greater Love 19 reviews Mother Teresa
New World Library, 2002
Inspiring
+ Mother Teresa, No Greater Love + Great customer service! + So imspiring + Not just for Catholics; not just for Christians...
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Life of Christ 29 reviews Fulton J. Sheen
Image, 1977
A String of Pearls...
+ Amazing + I have waited four years for the words on these pages... + More than worth it at twice the price + The Best Story of the Life of Christ --
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On The Most Holy Rosary Pauline Books and Media, John Paul II
Pauline Books & Media, 2002
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Treasury of Novenas/No. 345/22 8 reviews Lawrence G. Lovasik
Catholic Book Publishing Company, 1986
Beautiful for Adoration
+ Review + New to Novenas + More Than Just Novenas + everything i hoped for
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The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena (1347-1380) 7 reviews St. Catherine of Siena
TAN Books & Publishers, 1976
A Welcome Challenge for People who Pray
+ Very Heady Stuff + A welcome return for the Thorold translation
The first two sections of St. Catherine's "Dialogue", the Prologue and the Way of Perfection, are very powerful statements about our relationship to God. In the Prologue we, through Catherine, are speaking to God by expressing our hopes and fears. But in the Way of Perfection it is God who is ...
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Preparing Yourself for Mass 1 review Romano Guardini
Sophia Institute Press, 1997
This is a book about spiritual atmosphere and symbolism.
Preparing Yourself for the Mass, formerly Meditations Before Mass, by Romano Guardini, is a book discussing the meaning, symbolism and spirituality of the Mass. He talks about the proper way to approach the Mass, its significance, the difference between the arena of the Mass and the ...
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The Imitation of Christ (Vintage Spiritual Classics) 72 reviews Thomas a Kempis
Vintage, 1998
The treasure
+ Every page is a spiritual treasure + Imitate Christ by living a spiritual life
Why claim trinkets when you can read one of the best devotionals on the market. I use it to keep my daily life in check, to remember to have the right focus and to live what I believe. This is the top of the charts for a "Christian" work. Brother A'Kempis was a great instructor and a wise disciple. ...
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The Incredible Catholic Mass: An Explanation of the Mass 6 reviews Martin Von Cochem
Tan Books & Publishers, 1997
This book will help you appreciate the Mass...
+ Remarkable Book + A wonderful book about Mass + Looking to learn more about the Mass?
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The Spirit of the Liturgy 22 reviews Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI
Ignatius Press, 2000
Understanding what we do on Sunday.
+ Transform your understanding of the liturgy + Not much more to say + good service + The Spirit of the Liturgy
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Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma 26 reviews Ludwig Ott
Tan Books & Publishers, 1974
Defense of Truth
+ Catholics are bound to follow... + Re: ND Protestant's review + AN INDISPENSIBLE WORK
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The Splendor of Truth: Encyclical Letter of John Paul II 3 reviews Pope John Paul II
Pauline Books & Media, 1993
Comments from a Graduate Student in Literature..
+ A moral and spiritual treatise + A very deep book full of truth about life
The combination of the 'Catechism' and The Spendor of Truth are, perhaps, the most necessary tools for any and all Catholic thinkers/scholars; as well as anyone interested in discovering the authentic teachings of the Church - minus the broad-stroked misinformation of the mass media.
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Catechism of the Catholic Church 140 reviews U.S. Catholic Church
Image, 1995
A MUST HAVE FOR ANY CATHOLIC NEW OR OLD!
+ catechism of the catholic church + Profound yet readable view of the Faith + Must Have! + All the Answers
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