Thank you so much! He did read the St Catherine Emmerich book while he was in RCIA. He’s an avid reader, as much as one can be with a house full of children!
Loved your recommendations, and I’d love to hear more, as you have time. I’m making a list.
In general,
Ignatius Press is a good place to go to for books written
about Saints, and
TAN Books is a good place to go to for books written
by Saints (though I do shy away from TAN’s books on the liturgy as they can tend towards the “
Novus-
Ordo-Mass-is-inferior-perhaps-invalid” side of things).
Ignatius Press has the
Vision Series, which is a collection of 27 books on different saints. The books are each a biography of a particular saint. They are geared towards the youth, but I have found them enjoyable as well. I haven’t read all of them, but those I have read are quite readable. Nothing overly intellectual or overly spiritual, but solid nonetheless.
If you’re husband enjoyed “The Dolorous Passion”, he may enjoy
The Life of St. Joseph by Sr. Maria Cecilia Baij. It is based on the inner locutions of this nun (as The Dolorous Passion" was based on the visions of St. Anne Catherine Emmerich). Of course, it is not Catholic doctrine and does not mean that this is exactly how St. Joseph’s life really went, but I think it is a very insightful look at what the life of St. Joseph may have been like (from his conception to his death, and everything in between). It was very moving for me and ranks as one of my favorite books on a saint (but then I’m biased towards St. Joseph as he is my namesake
). It is essential reading for men who wish to emulate the father of the Holy Family. Now that I think of it, this book
would make an excellent Christmas gift.
Pope Benedict’s book
Jesus of Nazareth (as well as his book
The Apostles and
The Fathers) are also wonderful books that give you greater insight into the life of Jesus and his first followers. How can you go wrong with the Pope?
I’ll keep thinking and checking my bookshelf.
