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The Bible: Revised Standard Version, New American Bible, Jerusalem, all are good translations. (Subscribe to "Magnificat" magazine each month for all the Mass readings.)
"Catechism of the Catholic Church": You don’t have to read it cover to cover, but use it as a reference to answer questions you might have
"Living the Catholic Faith" by Archbishop Charles Chaput
"Fundamentals of the Faith" by Peter Kreeft: A must read for sure!!!
"Yes or No" by Peter Kreeft: Great for those in High School
"Mere Christianity" or "Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis
"Beginning Apologetics 1-7" by Fr. Frank Chacon and Jim Burnham: Another must!!!
"The Catholic Answer Book 1-3" by Fr. Stravinskas: Good Apologetics material
"Radio Replies 1-3" from Tan Publishing
"Catholicism and Fundamentalism" by Karl Keating
"What Catholics Really Believe" by Karl Keating
"Handbook of Christian Apologetics" by Peter Kreeft and Tacelli
"Born Fundamentalist Born-Again Christian" by Currie
"Mass Confusion" by James Akin
"Church History" by Fr. John Laux
"Real Love" by Mary Beth Bonacci: A must read for teens
"Good News About Sex and Marriage" by Christopher West: Great for teens and all
"Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime" by Dr. Ray Guarendi: All parents should read this
"Pure Love" by Jason Evert: Great booklet to pass out to all teens
"Pillar of Fire, Pillar of Truth" by Catholic Answers: Great booklet to pass out to all
"The Faith of the Early Fathers 1-3" by William A. Jurgens
SPIRITUAL BOOKS
"Life of Christ" by Fulton Sheen: Great book/a classic
"Christian Prayer" and "Liturgy of the Hours": Great way to pray the psalms
"Lives of the Saints" by Fr. Alban Butler
"Voices of the Saints" by Bert Ghezzi: Great saint book!!!
"God is Near Us" by Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict)
"The Spirit of the Liturgy" by Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict)
"Boys to Men" by Tim Gray and Curtis Martin: Great Bible study for men!
"Treasury of Novenas" by Catholic Book Publishing
"The Secret of the Rosary" by St. Louis de Montfort
"True Devotion to Mary" by St. Louis de Montfort
"Virginity" by Raniero Cantalamessa
"Sermons of the Cure of Ars" by St. John Vianney
"Imitation of Christ" by Thomas A. Kempis
"The Way of Perfection" by St. Teresa of Avila
"The Sinners Guide" by Tan Publishing
"The Soul of the Apostolate" by Tan Publishing
"Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux" by St. Therese
"Preparation for Total Consecration" by St. Louis de Montfort
"Spiritual Friendship" by Aelred of Rielvaulx: Best book out on this topic
"Adoration" by Daniel Guernsey
"Catholic for a Reason" by several authors
"Woman of Grace" by Michaelann Martin: Great for women
"Courageous Virtue" by Stacy Mitch: Great for women
"Family Matters" by Michaelann and Curtis Martin
"Mission of the Messiah" by Edward Sri
"Wild at Heart" by John Eldredge (not Catholic but great for men!)
"Captivating" by Stasi and John Eldredge (not Catholic but great for women!)
"Marriage-The Mystery of Faithful Love" by Dietrich Von Hildebrand
"The Life of St. Francis" by St. Bonaventure
"An Exorcist Tells His Story" by Gabriele Amorth
"A Catholic Handbook for Engaged and Newly Married Couples" by Frederick Marks
"Three to Get Married" by Fulton Sheen: Great book for married couples
"A Dictionary of Quotes" from the Saints by Paul Thigpen
"Man and Woman" by Dietrich Von Hildebrand
"Mystics and Miracles" by Bert Ghezzi
"The Lamb’s Supper" and "Hail Holy Queen" and "Rome Sweet Home" by Scott Hahn
PRIESTHOOD
"Dignity and Duties of the Priest" by St. Alponsus Liguori
"The Priest: The Man of God" by St. Joseph Cafasso
"The Changing Face of the Priesthood" by Donald Cozzens
"Priests of the Third Millennium" by several authors
WEBSITES & CDs
www.getfed.com for catholic merchandise at a good price
www.catholic.com for questions/knowledge of the faith
www.ewtn.com for good Catholic programs and more
www.catholicity.com for free tapes and materials
St. Joseph Communications 1-800-526-2151 for great audiotapes/CD’s on the faith
MAGAZINES
This Rock
The Catholic Parent
The Catholic Answer
Envoy Magazine
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES
Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas
Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia
For questions or comments, contact Dennis Robson, pastoral associate.
Call: 432-520-7394
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