Book suggestions for an agnostic with deep sensitivities to guilt?

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My father in law is going to be spending 4 weeks in Italy, starting later this week, and while he’s out there, I wanted to get him a book or two to read that would provoke his consideration of Jesus’ mercy. I’m thinking that with all the saints buried out there, if it’s on his mind, he might be open to some sight-seeing and contemplation of the saints, and what they died for.

He is deeply sensitive to guilt, he has a tremendous amount of guilty feelings for the way he has lived his life, but believes that faith in Jesus and in His mercy is “great that other people have that”. I’m hoping he’ll realize that he can have it too, if he only considers it possible, and asks for it.

I was thinking about Butler’s Lives of the Saints, but after reading a bit of it, consider it to be too much for him at this stage. I’m going to get him a book about The Divine Mercy, but was really hoping I could find something about the saints that he would find historically engaging, and thought-provoking.

And it needs to be on Kindle, he won’t take a real book with him on his trip.

Thank you in advance.
 
The Confessions of St. Augustine would certainly be on Kindle. It can be a bit heavy, but at its heart it is about conversion of life and about an obstinate sinner’s heart melting after much resistance.

I haven’t read much of the other lives of the saints, though.
 
The late St.Padre Pio. He personified Christ in his sufferings He was involved in the conversions of sinners. He is from Italy, it is a wonderful testimony to Christ"s presence among His people, The Bible, is really the best, he may not be ready for it. The story of Padre Pio may lead him to it. Pray to the Saint for him.
 
A Father Who Keeps His Promises -Scott Hahn
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Jesus the Bridegroom - Brant Pitre
 
Thank you all for your replies. I opted for Scott Hahn’s book. I’ve listened to a number of his audio recordings, and find him to be clear and concise, but I hadn’t considered any of his books, thinking there weren’t going to be any options for non-Catholics.

Thanks again. If you feel like saying a conversion prayer for my father in law while he’s in Italy, I’d very much appreciate it.

God bless!
 
=Southwood;11812399]My father in law is going to be spending 4 weeks in Italy, starting later this week, and while he’s out there, I wanted to get him a book or two to read that would provoke his consideration of Jesus’ mercy. I’m thinking that with all the saints buried out there, if it’s on his mind, he might be open to some sight-seeing and contemplation of the saints, and what they died for.
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He is deeply sensitive to guilt, he has a tremendous amount of guilty feelings for the way he has lived his life, but believes that faith in Jesus and in His mercy is “great that other people have that”. I’m hoping he’ll realize that he can have it too, if he only considers it possible, and asks for it.
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I was thinking about Butler’s Lives of the Saints, but after reading a bit of it, consider it to be too much for him at this stage. I’m going to get him a book about The Divine Mercy, but was really hoping I could find something about the saints that he would find historically engaging, and thought-provoking.
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And it needs to be on Kindle, he won’t take a real book with him on his trip.
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Thank you in advance.
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"Unabridged Christianity" by Father Mario Romero / Queenship Publishing is awesome and not accusing:)
 
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