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I’ve been thinking of becoming a Catholic, but the local priest is too busy to recommend any books to me, which ones would you recommend?
 
**Conversion Stories **[though *conversion is not really an accurate term in this context - it is the term commonly used … ]

Confessions of a Mega Church Pastor: How I Discovered the Hidden Treasures of the Catholic Church by Allen Hunt (Author)

Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism by Scott Hahn and Kimberly Hahn

On the multiplicity / fragmentation of the Christian faith:

Separated Brethren: A Review of Protestant, Anglican, Eastern Orthodox & Other Religions in the United States by William Joseph Whalen

On non-Christian faiths:
Separated Brethren: A Survey Of Non-Catholic Christian Denominations In The United States by William Joseph Whalen and Cardinal Newman

And these three by Bishop Sheen … though anything by Sheen is worth reading and once you get through this first phase - continue reading his other books …

Life of Christ by Fulton J. Sheen

T*he World’s First Love (2nd edition): Mary, Mother of God *by Archbishop Fulton J. Shee

Calvary and the Mass: A Missal Companion by Venerable Fulton J. Sheen and Catholic Way Publishing
 
Or, you could watch the conversion stories that Marcus Grodi presents on his Coming Home Network and listen to the reasoning that converts have used. You can certainly find someone with a faith life similar to yours, or from a denomination similar to yours.
 
Kolkhoz said:
The priest is too busy right now apparently. I even asked him for some recommended books and he still hasn’t gotten back to me about it.
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Priests are overburdened here in Mexico, as well. It’s to a point nowadays, one would not be able to even get an appointment. Just to help you put this all in perspective, I once talked to a priest (in the US). He admitted he was working 14 hour days and was EXHAUSTED! Another, an elderly priest (also in the US), echoed something similar. I think a lot also try to keep working, indefinitely, well into very old age.

I’m concerned about one priest where I am, especially. I went to confession, and he actually thanked me for having a “simple” (uncomplicated) confession! He’s been giving signs of burnout and overwork.

Our priests, God bless them, have been spread WAY too thin. We need to be patient and understanding with them, pray for more vocations, and encourage those who might have a vocation to pursue it.

In a previous area I lived, we had this one priest who was spread out over 2 churches, and I think, in charge of a Catholic high school!

Can you talk to the secretary, then, to find out when RCIA is?
 
My RCIA sponsor has loaned me “Catholicism for dummies” it is a fantastic introduction to the faith.
 
I’ll ask the secretary, I didn’t even know I could do that.
I’ll also pray that the priests will be able to cope, is this all caused by the lack of priests or are they trying to cut costs?
Thank you all for your answers by the way.
 
My first two books were **Catholicism For Dummies **and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

The Dummies book is a good, basic introduction.

The Catechism is a must! You can read exactly what the Church teaches. It’s right there in black and white. It’s written in a very readable format.

Others:

Unabridged Christianity
The Jewish Roots of the Eucharist
A Biblical Walk Through The Mass
The Fathers Know Best
 
Kolkhoz said:
I’ve been thinking of becoming a Catholic, but the local priest is too busy to recommend any books to me, which ones would you recommend?
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You could try something by Scott Hahn like, “Hail Holy Queen” or “The Lamb’s Supper”.
 
Kolkhoz said:
I’ve been thinking of becoming a Catholic, but the local priest is too busy to recommend any books to me, which ones would you recommend?
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I really enjoyed Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic by David Currie. God Bless.
 
Kolkhoz said:
I’ve been thinking of becoming a Catholic, but the local priest is too busy to recommend any books to me, which ones would you recommend?
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When I converted in Febuary 2013, I was given a story of a soul. It is the autobiography of St Therese of Liseux. It is quite heavy reading at first but then you te used to it and now st Therese is one of my favourite saints! 😃

My soon to be godmother and sponsor got me the Youcat. It is the youth catechism of the catholic church which I understood and value so much! It is also helpful if you need a simple down to earth way of understanding the churc. It has illustrations and questions and answers. Down the sides of the pages you have relevant quotes, prayers an meanings of key words.

I would highly reccomend both books!
 
=Kolkhoz;11539695]I’ve been thinking of becoming a Catholic, but the local priest is too busy to recommend any books to me, which ones would you recommend?
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You’ re in the right place to get information.

Might I suggest however, a course of action a bit different from “just” reading books?

I’m a Trained and experienced Catholic Catechist, now retired and continuing my Ministry from home using e-mailed Lessons. AND EVERY THING IS TOTALLY FREE OF ALL COST

After teaching RCIA for 3 years before retiring, I felt there was a GREAT need for a more extensive Course of study, not so time restricted.

I have developed a Comprehensive course BUILDING BLOCKS OF OUR CATHOLIC FAITH.

It cover many more topics

ALL is far greater depth and detail

& I provide the evidence that proves our Catholic beliefs and practices.

I ALSO answer all Faith questions.

we are into our 4th year of the Ministry and have had over 100+ people take it or in process of taking it…

So If you’d really like to know and UNDERSTAND our Catholic Faith, I can be of great help to you. Just let me know.🙂

God Bless you!

An excellent book BTW is Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s LIFE OF CHRIST And a second GREAT book on the basics is UNABRIDGED CHRISTIANITY by Father Mario P. Romero
Queenship Publishing.1-800-647-9882

God Bless you,
Patrick [PJM] here on CAF
 
PJM said:
…I’m a Trained and experienced Catholic Catechist, now retired and continuing my Ministry from home using e-mailed Lessons. AND EVERY THING IS TOTALLY FREE OF ALL COST

After teaching RCIA for 3 years before retiring, I felt there was a GREAT need for a more extensive Course of study, not so time restricted.

I have developed a Comprehensive course BUILDING BLOCKS OF OUR CATHOLIC FAITH…
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Great idea, Patrick. I’m sure that your ministry will be a great success.
 
PJM said:
You’ re in the right place to get information.

I have developed a Comprehensive course BUILDING BLOCKS OF OUR CATHOLIC FAITH.

It cover many more topics

ALL is far greater depth and detail

& I provide the evidence that proves our Catholic beliefs and practices.

I ALSO answer all Faith questions.

we are into our 4th year of the Ministry and have had over 100+ people take it or in process of taking it…

So If you’d really like to know and UNDERSTAND our Catholic Faith, I can be of great help to you. Just let me know.🙂

God Bless you!

An excellent book BTW is Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s LIFE OF CHRIST And a second GREAT book on the basics is UNABRIDGED CHRISTIANITY by Father Mario P. Romero
Queenship Publishing.1-800-647-9882

God Bless you,
Patrick [PJM] here on CAF
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Patrick,

I am also in the very early stages of converting. I am going to enroll in the next RCIA classes. I would be interested in receiving anything that you can help me with.

On another hand, I’ve been reading Catholicism for Dummies as well. I am a little over halfway complete with it. It covers lots of material but nothing too “in-depth” so to speak.

James
 
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