Suggestions for a Catholic to give Anglican friend

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It is friend’s birthday soon - he is an Anglican.

I am looking to give him a a book that goes into why the Catholic Church is the one, true Church, as opposed to the Anglican claim that they are a branch of this Church.

I was thinking a John Henry Newman book might be good, or perhaps another book by a Catholic convert from Anglicanism.

Any suggestions?

PS. please pray a Hail Mary for my wonderful friend Josh!
 
A Newman book would be good. I have not read any to recommend, but I am sure
he has written something that would be good for your friend since Newman was a
convert.
 
To begin with, is he a conservative Anglican, or liberal anglican? JHN will only work if your friend is not the last group; I almost did enter Anglican because it would have a catholic-like ritual but a liberal tphilosophy, until God made me realize it was wrong.
 
How about buying your friend something he would enjoy instead, like a beer, a meal, item or gift certificate linked to a hobby, etc.? I had a similar experience when someone close to me give me religious books as a gift during a celebratory occasion and it was not appropriate. Same thing with another person on a different occasion with proselytizing to guests at a party for me and they got in a heated debate, some would say argument as voices were raised. Give a gift that shows you’re his friend. Think about it this way: you are his friend and he is not Catholic. You have things in common other than religion. You can give him a book about the faith at a different time on a regular day. A birthday, Christmas, graduation, wedding, etc. is not a time to push your personal agenda in trying to convert him or debate religion. Of course, keep praying for your friend as you would others.
 
In the context and dynamic of our friendship this is not a concern. So any book suggestions?
 
Jestersage said:
To begin with, is he a conservative Anglican, or liberal anglican? JHN will only work if your friend is not the last group; I almost did enter Anglican because it would have a catholic-like ritual but a liberal tphilosophy, until God made me realize it was wrong.
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He is conservative Anglican
 
macstar said:
How about buying your friend something he would enjoy instead, like a beer, a meal, item or gift certificate linked to a hobby, etc.? I had a similar experience when someone close to me give me religious books as a gift during a celebratory occasion and it was not appropriate. Same thing with another person on a different occasion with proselytizing to guests at a party for me and they got in a heated debate, some would say argument as voices were raised. Give a gift that shows you’re his friend. Think about it this way: you are his friend and he is not Catholic. You have things in common other than religion. You can give him a book about the faith at a different time on a regular day. A birthday, Christmas, graduation, wedding, etc. is not a time to push your personal agenda in trying to convert him or debate religion. Of course, keep praying for your friend as you would others.
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In the context and dynamic of our friendship this is not a concern. Any book suggestions? 🙂
 
It depends on what type of Anglican he is as has been mentioned. Also has he shown any interest in the Catholic faith?
 
It could also depend on what his journey to anglicanism was. Many from Protestant faiths join the Anglican church because it is close enough to the historic church without crossing the line as it were into Catholicism

Catholicism and fundamentalism as a good one from Karl Keating.
 
SteveLy said:
It could also depend on what his journey to anglicanism was. Many from Protestant faiths join the Anglican church because it is close enough to the historic church without crossing the line as it were into Catholicism

Catholicism and fundamentalism as a good one from Karl Keating.
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He was raised evangelical and attends an evangelical Church but is very much Anglican in viewpoints (confusing I know!). I think if it wasn’t for the Anglican priesthood attracting him he would probably become Catholic.

I think finding a book about the journey of an Anglican to the Catholic Church would be great. Or at least just a book by a respected Catholic author on why they are Catholic and not Anglican. Thanks for any suggestions!
 
mercuriel said:
He was raised evangelical and attends an evangelical Church but is very much Anglican in viewpoints (confusing I know!). I think if it wasn’t for the Anglican priesthood attracting him he would probably become Catholic.

I think finding a book about the journey of an Anglican to the Catholic Church would be great. Or at least just a book by a respected Catholic author on why they are Catholic and not Anglican. Thanks for any suggestions!
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Not confusing at all. There are a number of Anglican clergy who have community clergy work such as Chaplains who attend other denominational Churches if there isn’t an Anglican church in the area.

I would say praying is the best thing. Other than that, Marcus Gtodi’s organization is a good one with many books. Jim Anderson is the guy who works with clergy thinking about joining. He is very helpful and supportive.
 
SteveLy said:
Not confusing at all. There are a number of Anglican clergy who have community clergy work such as Chaplains who attend other denominational Churches if there isn’t an Anglican church in the area.

I would say praying is the best thing. Other than that, Marcus Gtodi’s organization is a good one with many books. Jim Anderson is the guy who works with clergy thinking about joining. He is very helpful and supportive.
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Thank you
 
mercuriel said:
It is friend’s birthday soon - he is an Anglican.

I am looking to give him a a book that goes into why the Catholic Church is the one, true Church, as opposed to the Anglican claim that they are a branch of this Church.

I was thinking a John Henry Newman book might be good, or perhaps another book by a Catholic convert from Anglicanism.

Any suggestions?

PS. please pray a Hail Mary for my wonderful friend Josh!
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Hmmm… sounds unlike a birthday gift. And surely he can find that for himself IF he wants it.
 
The book as a gift is a great idea.

BUT the book as a birthday gift is not. I would find something else for his birthday.

If you are interested in giving him the book, don’t do it for any type of celebratory reason. Just offer it freely for no special occasion.

The only exception would be if he already expressed specific interest in the topic and such a book.
 
I wonder if J.R.R. Tolkein (a Catholic) and C.S. Lewis (an Anglican), had this dynamic in their friendship, with one trying to convince they other that they each belonged to the One True Church.

Maybe just give your friend The Lord of the Rings series along with* Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra,* and That Hideous Strength. As an Anglican-Catholic-gone-Roman -Catholic, I would have appreciated the gag gift! 😉
 
Rosebud77 said:
Hmmm… sounds unlike a birthday gift. And surely he can find that for himself IF he wants it.
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Me and my friend love reading theology and joke/laugh about our differences in love. Giving a theology book on his birthday is not weird if you knew us.

Thank you for your concern, but please can we stay on topic - I would love any recommendations for a good book.
 
Wesrock said:
The book as a gift is a great idea.

BUT the book as a birthday gift is not. I would find something else for his birthday.

If you are interested in giving him the book, don’t do it for any type of celebratory reason. Just offer it freely for no special occasion.

The only exception would be if he already expressed specific interest in the topic and such a book.
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Me and my friend love reading theology and joke/laugh about our differences in love. Giving a theology book on his birthday is not weird if you knew us.

Thank you for your concern, but please can we stay on topic - I would love any recommendations for a good book.
 
2cherubs said:
I wonder if J.R.R. Tolkein (a Catholic) and C.S. Lewis (an Anglican), had this dynamic in their friendship, with one trying to convince they other that they each belonged to the One True Church.

Maybe just give your friend The Lord of the Rings series along with* Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra,* and That Hideous Strength. As an Anglican-Catholic-gone-Roman -Catholic, I would have appreciated the gag gift! 😉
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Thank you for understanding and the suggestion!

We love to talk about these theological differences and we do so with good humour and love!
 
I was trying to find a way to delete this thread since it seems I have not represented myself well, but alas I cannot find a way to delete this thread so please can I just reassure every subsequent poster that me and my friend have the type of friendship that makes this odd birthday gift ok.

He knows I am trying to convince him but we are both completely ok with this - have you ever had a friend you can just be completely open with but still respect and laugh about each other’s differences in love?

So…since I cannot delete this thread…please can I only receive BOOK SUGGESTIONS and not pastoral advice. Thanks! 🙂
 
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