Eastern Catholic Reading

[samurai333]

Hey,

I am a Roman intrigued with Eastern Catholicism. I have begun attending a Melkite church near me and I am wondering if there are some good eastern Catholic books to read. Both history of the eastern Catholics and spiritual texts. I tried starting the first book of the Philokalia but I was told it was intended for monks and ascetics and it should only be read if you are one or under the direction of an elder, which I dont have. Heh

 

[Woodstock]

Some better beginner books:

101 Questions and Answers on Eastern Catholic Churches by Deacon Edward Faulk

A Guide for the Domestic Church

Light For Life
Part One: The Mystery Believed
Part Two: The Mystery Celebrated
Part Three: The Mystery Lived

The Eyes Of The Gospel: Introduction To The Spirituality Of The Eastern Church by Archbishop Joseph Raya

Byzantine Church and Culture by Archbishop Joseph Raya

For that matter, *anything *by Archbishop Joseph Raya

The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West - by Fr. Robert Taft (I haven’t read this one but was recommended it.)

Are We All Schismatics? (Or, We Are All Scismatics) by Archbishop Elias Zoghby

A Voice From the Byzantine East by Archbishop Elias Zoghby

Saint Basil the Great by Archbishop Joseph Tawil

American Eastern Catholics by Fred Saato

 

[Alexius]

Interesting that you were discouraged from reading the Philokalia. Perhaps it would be more appropriate once you get a more Eastern mindset…

Prayers and Petitions,
Alexius

 

[JMJ_coder]

Hello,

You would probably like:

The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way

 

[Woodstock]

Hello,

You would probably like:

The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way

I would say this is intermediate reading and should also be undertaken with a priest’s, confessor’s, or spiritual director’s consent. I would recommend starting out with the teaching books before moving into the application books.

 

[JMJ_coder]

Hello,

and should also be undertaken with a priest’s, confessor’s, or spiritual director’s consent.

If you are planning on implementing in your own life the teachings of this book - absolutely.

 

[Mannyfit75]

Some better beginner books:

101 Questions and Answers on Eastern Catholic Churches by Deacon Edward Faulk

A Guide for the Domestic Church

Light For Life
Part One: The Mystery Believed
Part Two: The Mystery Celebrated
Part Three: The Mystery Lived

The Eyes Of The Gospel: Introduction To The Spirituality Of The Eastern Church by Archbishop Joseph Raya

Byzantine Church and Culture by Archbishop Joseph Raya

For that matter, *anything *by Archbishop Joseph Raya

The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West - by Fr. Robert Taft (I haven’t read this one but was recommended it.)

Are We All Schismatics? (Or, We Are All Scismatics) by Archbishop Elias Zoghby

A Voice From the Byzantine East by Archbishop Elias Zoghby

Saint Basil the Great by Archbishop Joseph Tawil

American Eastern Catholics by Fred Saato

I have this book. It’s very good.

 

[Woodstock]

I have this book. It’s very good.

Which is that?