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Mijoy2
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I’d like to request suggestions from anyone who may have read “We’re On a Mission From God” by Mary Beth Bonnaci, and Christopher West’s books such as “Good News About Sex and Marriage” I believe it is called. West also has a new book “The Love That Satisfies”.
My 23 year old daughter who came into the Chruch largely to satisfy me I regret to say, more then any inner drive to become Catholic of her own choosing. However, she is expressing an interest, now, (maybe my prayer is being answered) to learn more about the faith. I asked her in what particular area she was most interested. We discussed the depth of the Faith and she is aware there is much material and an infinatel amount to learn. However, probably because she has a serious relationship with a boyfriend now, she expressed an interest in material that might combine the Faith with “relationships” (as she termed it).
I see this as a wonderful opportunity for her to grow in her understanding of our Catholic Faith and all it’s beauty. I don’t want to make a mistake and recommend a wrong book. She is not ready for anything too scholarly. Her understanding is at a veryy fundemental level. However, she is aware of my great admiration for John Paul II and I have expressed how His works express the Full Truth of our Faith. She seems a but intrigued.
She actually said she’d read whatever I recommended with her boyfriend.
Where should I begin if I am to recommend one book at this time?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
My 23 year old daughter who came into the Chruch largely to satisfy me I regret to say, more then any inner drive to become Catholic of her own choosing. However, she is expressing an interest, now, (maybe my prayer is being answered) to learn more about the faith. I asked her in what particular area she was most interested. We discussed the depth of the Faith and she is aware there is much material and an infinatel amount to learn. However, probably because she has a serious relationship with a boyfriend now, she expressed an interest in material that might combine the Faith with “relationships” (as she termed it).
I see this as a wonderful opportunity for her to grow in her understanding of our Catholic Faith and all it’s beauty. I don’t want to make a mistake and recommend a wrong book. She is not ready for anything too scholarly. Her understanding is at a veryy fundemental level. However, she is aware of my great admiration for John Paul II and I have expressed how His works express the Full Truth of our Faith. She seems a but intrigued.
She actually said she’d read whatever I recommended with her boyfriend.
Where should I begin if I am to recommend one book at this time?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I understand your feelings. Make sure to say a prayer over the book before you give it to her! Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, though. It’s up to God to do the heavy lifting. 
