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Hi everyone! I thought it would be nice to share recommendations on some great spiritual reading material. Come across any good books? Let’s share them!

I’ll go first!

I had a recommendation from a fellow CAF member on a book that she has read called, The Miracle Ship by: Brian O’Hare. It follows a Catholic lay man from Ireland named John Gillespie who allegedly has the gift of healing. His story is similar to Sr. Brige McKenna’s, who he’s actually friends with. I’m only half way through so far (It’s a thick book) but it’s one of those page-turners that will keep you up all night reading as it delves deep not only in the area of healing, but also forgiveness, deliverance and the importance of the sacraments.

Okay, your turn! Let’s hear your recommendations!
 
AttendeDomine said:
I recently got this book, and I’m really enjoying it: amazon.com/St-Francis-Assisi-Conversion-Muslims/dp/0895558580

Also this one: baroniuspress.com/book.php?wid=56&bid=12#tab=tab-1. It has a quasi-19th century appearance, and it’s the perfect size to take to a Holy Hour. The book itself, of course, is essential, IMO.

… and also each of these look absolutely awesome: baroniuspress.com/category.php?wid=78&cid=14
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I’ve read* St. Francis of Assisi and the conversion of the Muslims by Rega, and it is indeed a timely piece considering the times we live in. And the Imitation of Christ *is a true classic; a stirring meditation that needs no endorsement from me.

One that I enjoyed reading last year was The Miracle of Father Kapaun; Priest, Soldier, and Korean War Hero, by Roy Wenzl and Travis Heying (Ignatius Press, 2009). Fr. Emil Kapaun’s story is reminiscent of Louis Zamperini’s from the recent movie Unbroken, but of course Fr. Kapaun did not survive his ordeal. Servant of God Emil Kapaun is now on the road to being declared a saint for his Christian virtue, true heroism, and the miracles surrounding his life and death, and the book, written by two newspaper reporters, is very respectful of the Faith and a real page-turner as well. With the word “war” being thrown around so easily in our recent political debates and the news, this book may also serve as a sobering reminder that peace is always the preferred path whenever possible.
 
Thanks AttendeDomine for supplying the links! I love your suggestion of The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A Kempis. Were you aware that he also wrote a book called The Imitation of Mary? There are actually two versions of a book by this name and although they look nearly identical, they are by different authors. Both are really good, but if you enjoy Kempis, just double check that it’s his version.

Imitation of Mary (Thomas A Kempis version)

amazon.com/The-Imitation-Mary-Thomas-Kempis/dp/0899423175

Imitation of Mary (Alexander de Rouville version)

amazon.com/Imitation-Mary-Alexander-De-Rouville/dp/0899423302
 
Evania said:
Hi everyone! I thought it would be nice to share recommendations on some great spiritual reading material. Come across any good books? Let’s share them!

I’ll go first!

I had a recommendation from a fellow CAF member on a book that she has read called, The Miracle Ship by: Brian O’Hare. It follows a Catholic lay man from Ireland named John Gillespie who allegedly has the gift of healing. His story is similar to Sr. Brige McKenna’s, who he’s actually friends with. I’m only half way through so far (It’s a thick book) but it’s one of those page-turners that will keep you up all night reading as it delves deep not only in the area of healing, but also forgiveness, deliverance and the importance of the sacraments.

Okay, your turn! Let’s hear your recommendations!
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Evania said:
Hi everyone! I thought it would be nice to share recommendations on some great spiritual reading material. Come across any good books? Let’s share them!

I’ll go first!

I had a recommendation from a fellow CAF member on a book that she has read called, The Miracle Ship by: Brian O’Hare. It follows a Catholic lay man from Ireland named John Gillespie who allegedly has the gift of healing. His story is similar to Sr. Brige McKenna’s, who he’s actually friends with. I’m only half way through so far (It’s a thick book) but it’s one of those page-turners that will keep you up all night reading as it delves deep not only in the area of healing, but also forgiveness, deliverance and the importance of the sacraments.

Okay, your turn! Let’s hear your recommendations!
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Sr Briege Mckenna is friends with John Gillespie, and she helped him start off his public ministry. She has a whole testimony from her own handwriting in a part of this book about her experiences and her support of John Gillespie.

Also; Fr Rookie the healing priest spoke a prophecy over John Gillespie that John would enter the healing ministry.
This is recorded in the book too.

John Gillespie is authentic.

This book will change your life, it is powerful, about the sacraments, prayer, deliverance, forgiveness, confession, mass, dangers of the occult and dangers of new age, how to pray with faith and always be positive, how to pray for miracles with faith, all from the point of view of someone in the healing ministry.

This book changed my life 🙂
 
MaryHelp777 said:
Sr Briege Mckenna is friends with John Gillespie, and she helped him start off his public ministry. She has a whole testimony from her own handwriting in a part of this book about her experiences and her support of John Gillespie.

Also; Fr Rookie the healing priest spoke a prophecy over John Gillespie that John would enter the healing ministry.
This is recorded in the book too.

John Gillespie is authentic.

This book will change your life, it is powerful, about the sacraments, prayer, deliverance, forgiveness, confession, mass, dangers of the occult and dangers of new age, how to pray with faith and always be positive, how to pray for miracles with faith, all from the point of view of someone in the healing ministry.

This book changed my life 🙂
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I have you to thank for recommending this book to be via another thread. You’re the CAF member I was referring to!

I can’t tell you how much I’m enjoying it! This book is quickly becoming a favorite. Thank you!🙂
 
On a lighter note, Catholic by Choice by Richard Cole. A very well told, light hearted narrative of a conversion story that would be interesting reading to anyone considering, who has or who knows anyone who has converted to the faith.
 
Evania said:
Hi everyone! I thought it would be nice to share recommendations on some great spiritual reading material. Come across any good books? Let’s share them!

I’ll go first!

I had a recommendation from a fellow CAF member on a book that she has read called, The Miracle Ship by: Brian O’Hare. It follows a Catholic lay man from Ireland named John Gillespie who allegedly has the gift of healing. His story is similar to Sr. Brige McKenna’s, who he’s actually friends with. I’m only half way through so far (It’s a thick book) but it’s one of those page-turners that will keep you up all night reading as it delves deep not only in the area of healing, but also forgiveness, deliverance and the importance of the sacraments.

Okay, your turn! Let’s hear your recommendations!
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Respectable Sins.
 
Have you ever heard of Matthew Kelly? Whether you have or haven’t, I always liked Rediscover Catholicism. It may be for Catholic reverts, but every time I read a chapter out of it I learn something new. Good luck.
 
Exiled_Child said:
I always recommend the same one, but that’s because I really, really want someone else to read it!🙂

amazon.com/John-Cassian-Conferences-Ancient-Christian/dp/0809104849/
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I have read it!

And speaking of St. John Cassian, I also heartily recommend *Cassian the Monk by Columba Stewart, O.S.B., which I am currently reading and almost finished. This is a great companion piece to either the Institutes *or the Conferences, as Stewart thoroughly examines the motivation and historical context behind the life and work of Cassian, a somewhat neglected Church Father who should indeed be better known for his contributions to both monastic life, and especially, to Christian prayer.
 
All three volumes of “Jesus of Nazareth” by Pope Benedict XVI

I just started the 3rd volume, which he really doesn’t refer to it as the 3rd volume, but the continuum of the other two.

Jim
 
Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales (and anything else by him, there’s a St. Francis de Sales collection for Kindle for $2 that includes this)

Story of a Soul by St. Thérèse of Lisieux (again, anything by her)

Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence by St. Claude de la Colombière

(Funny, my favorite ones are all by French saints)

St. Francis de Sales has his own recommended reading list:
You should always have some good devout book at hand, such as the writings of Saint Bonaventura, Gerson, Denis the Carthusian, Blosius, Grenada, Stella, Arias, Pinella, Da Ponte, Avila, the Spiritual Combat, the Confessions of Saint Augustine, Saint Jerome’s Epistles, or the like; and daily read some small portion attentively, as though you were reading letters sent by the Saints from Paradise to teach you the way thither, and encourage you to follow them. Read the Lives of the Saints too, which are as a mirror to you of Christian life, and try to imitate their actions according to your circumstances; for although many things which the Saints did may not be practicable for those who live in the world, they may be followed more or less. Thus, in our spiritual retreats we imitate the solitude of the first hermit, Saint Paul; in the practice of poverty we imitate Saint Francis, and so on. Of course some Lives throw much more light upon our daily course than others, such as the Life of Saint Theresa, which is most admirable, the first Jesuits, Saint Charles Borromeo, Archbishop of Milan, Saint Louis, Saint Bernard, Saint Francis, and such like. Others are more the subjects of our admiring wonder than of imitation, such as Saint Mary of Egypt, Saint Simeon Stylites, Saint Catherine of Genoa, and Saint Catherine of Sienna, Saint Angela, etc., although these should tend to kindle a great love of God in our hearts.
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Of course, we must not ignore the Bible, as the same Saint says:
Cultivate a special devotion to God’s Word, whether studied privately or in public; always listen to it with attention and reverence, strive to profit by it, and do not let it fall to the ground, but receive it within your heart as a precious balm, thereby imitating the Blessed Virgin, who "kept all these sayings in her heart."Remember that our Lord receives our words of prayer according to the way in which we receive His words in teaching.
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mathematoons said:
Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales (and anything else by him, there’s a St. Francis de Sales collection for Kindle for $2 that includes this)

Story of a Soul by St. Thérèse of Lisieux (again, anything by her)

Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence by St. Claude de la Colombière

(Funny, my favorite ones are all by French saints)

St. Francis de Sales has his own recommended reading list:

Of course, we must not ignore the Bible, as the same Saint says:
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A wise priest told me to never leave the Bible out because It contains all the spiritual lessons in all of the best spiritual books anyway.👍

I am feeling called to read Introduction to the Devout Life. That keeps popping up for some reason!
 
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