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Catechism of the Catholic Church/English 4 reviews
Liguori Publications, Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Liguori Pubns, 1994
**THE** official catechism of the Roman Catholic Church
+ A great book
+ Great
+ Fundamental to raising a Catholic family
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Armchair Mystic: Easing into Contemplative Prayer10 reviews
Mark E. Thibodeaux
Saint Anthony Messenger Press, 2001
Useful Instructional Tool
+ One step at a time
+ Extreemly Practical
+ Highly readable
+ Basics to prayer life
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Theology for Beginners26 reviews
Francis Joseph Sheed
Servant Ministries, 1982
Best in class
+ One beginning to study theology on their own should start here
+ What other reviewers don't tell you about this book...
+ Even if you think you know your Catholic faith
+ Interesting!
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Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year8 reviews
O.C.D. Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen
TAN Books and Publishers, Inc., 2006
A Wonderful Spiritual Jouney!
+ Invaluable addition to every Christian library
+ Guides you in Meditation
+ Excellent Resource for Meditative Prayer
+ excellent and easy to stick with
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The Screwtape Letters (Gift Edition) 369 reviews
C. S. Lewis
HarperOne, 2001
Enlightening read for committed (and thinking) Christians
+ Screwtape Letters
+ Agree with Most Helpful Critical Review
+ Funny (and Serious) as Hell !
+ Insights on The Operation of the Realm of Darkness
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Saint Thomas Aquinas: The Dumb Ox 43 reviews
G.K. Chesterton
Image, 1974
Classic and Beautiful
+ Brilliant writer on a magnificant and historical man
+ Aquinas
+ No empty boast
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Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism185 reviews
Scott Hahn, Kimberly Hahn
Ignatius Press, 1993
Rome Sweet Home
+ Very intresting...
+ Fantastic
+ Good book
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Introduction to the Devout Life30 reviews
Francis De Sales
Vintage, 2002
Spiritual Growth for Normal People
+ don't hesitate to buy this book!
+ Quite frankly indispensable
+ Wealth
+ Truly a useful introduction!
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Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel-On Prayer22 reviews
Thomas Dubay
Ignatius Press, 1989
One of my all-time favorites
+ Absolutely Essential Book on Prayer and Holiness
+ Wonderful Book
I've read this book twice now, and it places in the top 5 books that I've ever read. It guides us through the stages of Spiritual growth as experienced and taught by St. Theresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. It's the best book I've ever found on the subject.
In my opinion, Dubay goes out ...
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Theology Of The Body For Beginners14 reviews
Christopher West
Ascension Press, 2004
Well thought out explanation of a complex subject
+ Thank you Christopher.
+ Best book ever!
+ Beautifully simple
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The Imitation Of Christ (Hendrickson Christian Classics)15 reviews
Thomas a Kempis
Hendrickson Publishers, 2004
Imitate Christ by living a spiritual life
+ More Christian than most churches...
+ Conversations with our Lord & Savior
This wonderful book was written by the priest Thomas a Kempis in the 1400's and is very reminecient of the Apostle Paul's writings by encouraging readers to live a simple spiritual life. It recommends that peace is found in the heart of the humble and that in overcoming the ego you overcome the ...
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The Courage To Be Catholic: Crisis, Reform And The Future Of The Church44 reviews
George Weigel
Basic Books, 2004
Amazing Book!
+ A true story I suspected but had no way of knowing
+ A Call That Can Be Challenging
+ A Must Read for Catholics and non-Catholics Alike
+ Benedict XIV: Just what the Doctor (Weigel) hoped for
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Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God (Catholic for a Reason)21 reviews
Emmaus Road Publishing, 1998
Much needed
+ More great reasons to be Catholic
+ Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery
+ Opened my eyes to things I never saw in the Bible
+ Quite Reasonable
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Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones: Spiritual Answers to Psychological Questions3 reviews
Benedict J. Groeschel
Paulist Press, 1987
The best self help book I have ever read
+ Start with this one!
+ Psychological Help on the Road to Holiness.
Many folks get the short end of things, born into a bad home, or with a health problem. Latter we can develop addictions or perhaps other serious psychological problems. A simple answer, the traditional one, is that God knows what is best for us and our situation is what is best for our ...
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Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God (Catholic for a Reason)21 reviews
Emmaus Road Publishing, 1998
Much needed
+ More great reasons to be Catholic
+ Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery
+ Opened my eyes to things I never saw in the Bible
+ Quite Reasonable
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Introduction to the Devout Life30 reviews
Francis De Sales
Vintage, 2002
Spiritual Growth for Normal People
+ don't hesitate to buy this book!
+ Quite frankly indispensable
+ Wealth
+ Truly a useful introduction!
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Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones: Spiritual Answers to Psychological Questions3 reviews
Benedict J. Groeschel
Paulist Press, 1987
The best self help book I have ever read
+ Start with this one!
+ Psychological Help on the Road to Holiness.
Many folks get the short end of things, born into a bad home, or with a health problem. Latter we can develop addictions or perhaps other serious psychological problems. A simple answer, the traditional one, is that God knows what is best for us and our situation is what is best for our ...
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Saint Thomas Aquinas: The Dumb Ox43 reviews
G.K. Chesterton
Image, 1974
Classic and Beautiful
+ Brilliant writer on a magnificant and historical man
+ Aquinas
+ No empty boast
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Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year8 reviews
O.C.D. Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen
TAN Books and Publishers, Inc., 2006
A Wonderful Spiritual Jouney!
+ Invaluable addition to every Christian library
+ Guides you in Meditation
+ Excellent Resource for Meditative Prayer
+ excellent and easy to stick with
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The Screwtape Letters (Gift Edition)369 reviews
C. S. Lewis
HarperOne, 2001
Enlightening read for committed (and thinking) Christians
+ Screwtape Letters
+ Agree with Most Helpful Critical Review
+ Funny (and Serious) as Hell !
+ Insights on The Operation of the Realm of Darkness
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