Catholic fiction that affirms the meaning of life

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Hi, I’m looking for contemporary anglophone Catholic fiction that deals with the topic of the meaning of life affirmatively. I like Michael O’Brien’s fiction (especially The Father’s Tale), and I’m looking for similar authors or novels. Do you have any recommendations?
 
Not sure what you define as contemporary. I love Robert Hugh Benson’s novels. “Come Rack! Come Rope!” is a must read!
 
Brideshead Revisited (by Evelyn Waugh) was published in 1945 and is my favorite book. It is incredibly well written and continues to delight in read after read. (the scene closing Lord Marchmain scene is based upon an event witnessed by Waugh; it’s powerful)

City of Joy by Dominique LaPierre may appeal to you. It was written in 1985 and is based upon a true story.


I’m currently reading the play Dialogue des Carmelites (english translation) by Georges Bernanos, based upon an event which occurred during the French Revolution. It’s incredible.
Both the Bernanos and the Waugh deal with the workings of grace; I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Enjoy!
 
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Pretty much anything by Fr. Andrew Greeley.

Most are mysteries. Many are placed in a mythical Chicago suburb. Two are actually science fiction . . .

All are overwhelmingly Catholic in tone.
 
I would recommend Flannery O’Connor. But there’s a lot of killings in her stories.
 
I just started reading A Good Man is Hard to Find, although I was told that O’Connor is quite subversive, while I’m trying to find affirmative Catholic fiction. Nevertheless, I’ll give her a try. Thank you!
 
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