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Good evening friends, I come to you all asking for some suggestions.

A dear friend of mine has been struggling with his faith as of late. He’s 27, and though he has loved God for all 27 of those years, it’s only been within the last year that he has truly pursued a relationship with Him. Well, the devil took that opportunity to step in. For the last few months, my friend has questioned whether there is a God, he’s questioned whether it’s worth it to be a “good” Christian, and he’s been tempted sexually.

I’m worried about him–I don’t want him to fall away from the path he had been following so well. I’ve been praying like crazy, but I don’t know what I can do other than that. I’m hoping for some suggestions for books that he can read that may be helpful. Something that may be especially helpful for a young male who wants to live the life God intends for him, but is struggling because it is so different from the way his peers are living.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated 🙂
 
brandint said:
Good evening friends, I come to you all asking for some suggestions.

A dear friend of mine has been struggling with his faith as of late. He’s 27, and though he has loved God for all 27 of those years, it’s only been within the last year that he has truly pursued a relationship with Him. Well, the devil took that opportunity to step in. For the last few months, my friend has questioned whether there is a God, he’s questioned whether it’s worth it to be a “good” Christian, and he’s been tempted sexually.

I’m worried about him–I don’t want him to fall away from the path he had been following so well. I’ve been praying like crazy, but I don’t know what I can do other than that. I’m hoping for some suggestions for books that he can read that may be helpful. Something that may be especially helpful for a young male who wants to live the life God intends for him, but is struggling because it is so different from the way his peers are living.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated 🙂
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Peace of Soul - Fulton Sheen
The World’s First Love: Mary, Mother of God - Fulton Sheen (I would recommend this one first; it is beautifully written!)
Be a Man! - Father Larry Richards (Great book for any man!)
The Everlasting Man - G.K. Chesterton
Faith and Certitude - Thomas Dubay (who is now Father Dubay) Make this one second
 
“Be a Man” by Father Larry Richards is an excellent recommendation.

The books recommended by Bishop Fulton J. Sheen are excellent also.

"The Everlasting Man’ might be a bit intellectual for someone who needs some basic inspiration to start with.
 
COLLEGE Apologetics by Father Anthony Alexander - High School/College level explanation of the Catholic faith and defense of existence of GOD. An easy read.
 
These were good, esp for reflection.

They’re messages received by people from Jesus and I believe they are approved by the Church.

But if you use it for its purpose, which is, as a meditational aid (not as a theology source) it should be perfectly alright.

amazon.com/Behold-Heart-Which-Has-Loved/dp/B000LKEW08

Behold My Heart Which has so Loved Men

eugeneshannon.net/links/rita.htm

Rita’s Ring- God’s Blue Book

O yes, and I found C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters quite thought provoking… in fact, if your friend is seriously doubting, it might be a really good read. 😉
 
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"The Everlasting Man’ might be a bit intellectual for someone who needs some basic inspiration to start with.
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As a former atheist, I came into the Church with doubts about Jesus (and God) and this book cleared everything right up. It is pretty intellectual but I was unsure how much help this person needed. It was one my favorite books and by one of my favorite authors. Sorry about that 😦

Gregg
 
One of my favorite books that examines faith is The Man in White. This is the story of St Paul written by Johnny Cash - yeah, that Johnny Cash - the Man in Black. It is not a “Catholic” book per-say but it does not go against any of our teachings. It is packed full of both Jewish and early Christian tradition. But more importantly for your friend, it concentrates on Saul’s/Paul’s huge change of heart, mind and faith. It is written not like a history or school book, but as a wonderful story.
 
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