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What books would all of you recommend for spiritual development? The books would be aimed at someone who already understands the requirements of the Catholic faith but wants to develop a deeper spirituality. Which books have helped you do that or made a deep impact on your spiritual life?
Thanks for your suggestions.

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What books would all of you recommend for spiritual development? The books would be aimed at someone who already understands the requirements of the Catholic faith but wants to develop a deeper spirituality. Which books have helped you do that or made a deep impact on your spiritual life?
Thanks for your suggestions.

Matt
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It depends on how deep you want. There are many spiritual writings that are good, some are more serious than others. John of the Cross’ writings are serious. Walter Hilton is a little less serious.
 
The Imitation of Christ (Creasy translation is the one I like best)
 
Matt:

There’s more books for an entire lifetime here. Here’s some:

St. Julian Eymard’s Eucharistic Retreats and the rest of the series
St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle
Francisco Carvajal’s Lukewarmness: The Devil in Disguise
St. Josemaria Escriva: The Way, The Furrow and The Forge
Benedict Bauer’s In Silence With God
This Tremendous Lover (author I can’t seem to remember)
Bish. Fulton Sheen: Life of Christ
Thomas a Kempis: Imitation of Christ (someone suggested too)

These are all great books to start. All easy to find in local catholic bookstores.

in XT.
 
I’m really enjoying St. Francis de Sales’s “Introduction to the Devoted Life.” Well I should re-phrase that - I thoroughly loved the beginning of it, but I’m getting a tad bogged down in the middle, but I think I’m going to blame this sinus infection that is making it hard for me to focus on any reading of any depth at the moment (I read Scott Hahn’s book “Hail Holy Queen” today, and while I got a lot out of it, I know I will get tons more out of it when I re-read it when I’m not sick, LOL)
 
Hello,

I’d highly recommend the ‘Diary of St. Faustina’. It’s an amazing book which gives a lot of insight into suffering. Her relationship was incredibly intimate.

Here’s a list I’ve been collecting only some of which I have.

? Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius
Angelo Pastrovicchi St. Joseph of Copertino
Anne Catherine Emmerich Life of Jesus and Biblical Revelations
Bernard C. Ruffin Padre Pio: The True Story
Croker The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church
F.X. Schouppe Purgatory
Fr. Benedict Groeschel A still small voice
G.K. Chesterton Orthodoxy
Interior Castle Teresa of Avila
J. Croiset Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Joan C Cruz Angels and Devils
John Paul II The Theology of the Body
Jordan Aumann Christian Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition
Joseph Ratzinger Spirit of the Liturgy
Karl Adam The Spirit of Catholicism
Martin Von Cochem The Incredible Catholic Mass
Mary of Agreda City of God
Paul O’Sullivan The Secret of Confession
Saint Faustina Diary of Saint Faustina
Scott Hahn The Lamb’s Supper
St. Augustine Confessions
St. Francis de Sales Introduction to the Devout Life
St. John of the Cross Dark Night of the Soul
St. Louis de Monfort True Devotion to Mary
Thomas Dubay Fire Within
Thomas Kempis Imitation of Christ
Teresa of Avila Way of Perfection
St. Gertrude The Life and Revelations of St. Gertrude
Ralph M. Wiltgen Rhine Flows into the Tiber
Marie Caree aa-1025
? Forty Dreams of John Bosco
John A. Nageleisen Charity for the Suffering Souls
? Holy Hour of Reparation
Father Amorth An Exorcist tell his story

God bless,
Noel.
 
Read. Everyday.

Anything that is about the faith
  1. the bible
  2. books about saints
  3. books written by saints
  4. any other book
Through reading and reflecting how it applies to your life(meditation) you will begin to transform.

For your prayer life:

Prayer Primer by Dubay
This is an introduction to vocal prayer, meditation and contemplation.
 
Thanks to all who replied to this post (books for spiritual development)! I have a lot of good ideas now.

Matt
 
“The Gift of Faith” by Tadeusz Dajczer
“Opening to God” et al by Thomas H. Green, SJ
“The God Who Loves You” by Peter Kreeft

Debbie
 
I can’t recommend Frances Fernandez’s “In Conversation With God” enough. It is probably the best spiritual reading purchase I’ve ever made. It is definitly worth the cost.

amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0906138191/002-3716434-1657652?v=glance

"For those seriously seeking to grow in holiness and bring some order to their daily prayer life, I strongly recommend this series. Drawing upon Sacred Scripture, the writings of the saints, and his own life experiences, the author brings together three daily meditations (about five to ten minutes each) that center around the Scripture readings of the Mass that day.

Imparted in these meditations are knowledge of the faith, advice on how to pray more fervently, and a clear understanding of virtue and its importance. It also inspires us to serve God faithfully. A good Catholic answer to the latest Protestant craze over “The Purpose Driven Life”."
 
“Uniformity with God’s Will” by Alphonse (sp?) Liguori . It’s an inexpensive booklet full of good ideas. I wish I did not react so often or hold in anger about what someone says that offends me before utilizing his ideas first…
Fr. Amorth has a lot of good things to know about Satan’s activity as well.
 
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