Need suggestions on good traditional Catholic books

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I haven’t posted in a while. Anyway I need help fining some traditional Catholic books. I can’t afford to buy any on sites like Amazon, and everything else is download, and I can’t download and print with no ink. I only get enough a week to get necessities, but I’d really like some Traditional books I actually can read, not view. I know nothing is free anymore, but there are no second hand stores that sell this stuff for cheap, the new stuff is too much, and I can’t download and print with no ink. I know this post makes no sense, but I’m virtually poor, and the internet is my only “luxury.” I’m still basically a “rookie Trad.”
 
Try eBay. Perhaps a parish near you has some stores which you could raid.
 
What do you mean by Catholic books? Spiritual readings of the saints? Catechism? Novels featuring Catholic protagonists?

Is there a library near you? Even if they don’t have the book you want on their shelf, they’ll order it for you through inter-library loan. Most libraries don’t charge for this.
 
I recommend authors such Michael Davies, Chris Ferrara, Marian Horvat, AS Guimaraes, Robert Sungenis, John Salza, and John Venarri, respectively. There are also some free audio websites: Audio Sancto, Youtube (search Malachi Martin), etc. I find that the above authors have some of the most interesting things to say when it comes to traditionalist issues. I do not agree with all their opinions but they are thought-provoking.
 
Many parishes have a library for religious materials. Alot of times they aren’t widely publicized.
 
A lot ofSt Vincent De Paul and Catholic charites thrift stores have inexsepensive used Catholic books.
 
there are so many good books out there. this is a sad situation to be in. thank God, I still have a budget for religious books. Are they that good?

My ‘other’ problem is with the rx medications I take. I can’t remember what I read. They’re good for the moment when I’m reading them, but I can’t tell you what I read, in general. They just deepen my faith and carry me through the moments that I can enjoy them.

Our public library has a collection of well-used, old books in the religion section. Hey! What’s old about any religious book?

There’s a good Jewish book by Abraham Cohen called Everyman’s Talmud. It explains a lot about the basis of Jewish belief, which, in many cases, is identical with Catholic belief. At least it can give you a different idea of what the Old Testament is about.

The best books I’ve read recently, if you can borrow them anyplace (advertise in your parish bulletin?) are the two volumes about Jesus of Nazareth by Benedict XVI. If there are any nuns around you, check with them. They are usually very charitable and understanding and have resources that may surprise you.
 
Amazon has some wonderful bargains on used classics. I have never been disappointed in purchasing them, for they are almost like new. If you scroll down to #10 on this webpage, you’ll find St. Francis de Sales’ Introduction to a Devout Life. It is excellent, and written for lay persons like you and I who want to live a holy life pleasing to God. There is so much in this little devotional that you can’t possibly go wrong in buying it. The price is only $1.50 used, plus perhaps $4 for shipping.

Click on the reviews to see what others have said in giving it a 5-star rating. 😉
 
Have you tried archive.org? That’s the place my confessor directs me to. Also, of you can find Dover Classic Thrift books (they tend to be less than $4/book) they have a number of books written by the saints.
 
Thanks, guys for all the suggestions. Unfortunatly the public library has gotten rid of most of it’s good old books ( Catholic or otherwise), and my parish has yet to start a library. But I do have memberships with both eBay and Amazon, though I usually buy a gift card to buy from them (like Vanilla Visa, etc). There used to be a St. Vincent dePaul store here in Fort Worth, but it closed years ago. There’s one in Dallas, if I can get a ride over there. Thanks again!👍:tiphat:
 
  • Marian Horvat, AS Guimaraes, Robert Sungenis, John Salza, and John Venarri,*
Are these people faithful to the Magisterium of the Church?
 
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