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I’m reading several books right now.
  1. Nature and Motion in the Middle Ages by James A Weisheipl O.P.
  2. From a Realist Point of View by William A. Wallace O.P.
  3. God and the Cosmologists by Stanley L. Jaki, O.S.B.
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Thanks for posting those. The titles sound interesting and I’m going to check them out.

I’m reading the diary of St. Faustina. Also reading His Love is a Fire by Frère Roger.
 
Much as I hate to peruse any writing on economic matters, I finally read Thomas Sowell’s little book (only 16 pages) “Trickle Down” Theory and “Tax Cuts for the Rich.” It cleared up a lot of misconceptions, and I was able to read it in one sitting.

It would seem that no proponent of lower tax rates has ever advocated for the theory as it is presented by its opponents. Nothing trickles down. The idea is that rising tax rates can be self defeating in terms of obtaining tax revenue. He traces the history of the idea beginning with Andrew Mellon. Did Mellon favor the rich paying a lesser share of taxes? After all, he was rich. No, he wanted them to pay a greater share. When rates got so high that they diverted investments into unproductive tax-free instruments, less tax revenue was collected.

Mellon even advocated for the abolition of tax-free municipal bonds which the rich used to avoid taxes. But nobody took him up on that. It was more profitable for the politicians to pretend that they were hitting the rich with high tax rates, while giving them good tax shelters and collecting campaign contributions. Working both sides of the aisle.

Anyway, it was a short and worthwhile read. And cheap.
 
Many books since my last posting here (I admit to being a compulsive reader).

Right now there are a few I’m reading:
  • The Life and Prayers of Saint Teresa of Avila - Wyatt North
  • The Children of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, Islam - F.E.Peters
  • Last Light (A Restoration Novel) - Terri Blackstock
  • If Protestantism is True - Devin Rose
 
I’m re-reading the best book of all, the Bible. In additon to that, I’m re-reading You Can Understand the Bible by Peter Kreeft.
 
Man, I started reading a series of books the other day. I’ve got one book down and one to go after this! I never thought I’d love Amish Fiction so much. I’m reading The Season Of Grace Trilogy by Beverly Lewis! Absolutely Phenomenon!!! The first book is called The Secret. The second, The Missing and the third, The Telling! If you haven’t read any of this, get your booty in gear and order it! These books are like taking a vacation in your mind when your pockets are too empty to travel!
 
One chapter into Watership Down by Richard Adams… it’s only taken half my life to get around to it…
 
I have read the following book: “Letters of Saint Teresa of Jesus of the Andes” translated by Michael D. Griffin

I have also read: " Jesus appeals to the world" by: Fr. Lorenzo Sales, MC

I am still and currently reading “Mother Teresa -Thirsting for God: A Yearbook of Prayers, Meditations, and Anecdotes” by: Angelo D. Scolozzi.

I’m also reading, “Holiday Wishes: Shepherd Moon by: Rochelle Alers, Wishing on a Starr by: Adrianne Byrd, and A Christmas Serenade by: Janice Sims” 3 Authors in one book.

Happy reading everyone and God bless,

goforgoal
 
The Fulfillment of All Desire by Ralph Martin

It’s good. He takes some very heavy material from the saints and is able to organize and focus it for the reader in a very meaningful way.
 
I’m reading A Light in the Cane Fields, by Enrico Antiporda, on my Kindle. It’s a beautifully written tale about a young boy in the Phillippines, his family and their trials, and his conscription into the guerrilla fighters. I haven’t finished it yet but it’s extremely well written and evocative. It’s free with Amazon Prime.
 
The Last Secret of Fatima by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. I notice it doesn’t have an imprimatur. Does anyone know anything about this book?
 
I finished reading “Little Women,” by Louisa May Alcott. I read it because someone told me it was an important novel, but finishing it was a chore. Oh, the writing was good, the characters were interesting, but the near total lack of a plot and the snails pace of the narrative tended to put me to sleep at times. But I can’t complain too much; the book was written in the 1890’s, and narratives didn’t necessarily involve a great deal of action at that time, especially in a novel about four girls. I was a little bemused by the frequency with which the word “gay” was used, and not in the modern sense. It made me regret the loss of a perfectly good word.
 
The Essential Catholic Survival Guide

Excellent resource, in clear question/answer format, for looking up a Catholic response issues/questions of the faith.

I love it!!! 👍
 
I’ve come to love reading the Amish Fiction novels. So far I’ve read the Seasons of Grace Series by Beverly Lewis. Absolutely loved it. Read all three of the books in that series. " The Secret", “The Missing”, & “The Telling” in a week and halfs time. Now I’m reading “The Women Of Lancaster County” series, by Mindy Starns Clark & Leslie Gould. I’ve read, “The Amish Midwife” and now am reading, “The Amish Nanny”. Awesome books so far. I have the next book ready for when I finish this one. It’s called “The Amish Bride” and the one after that is, “The Amish Seamstress.” I feel good reading these. Absolutely Amazing books. Awesome stuff!
 
I have been reading a lot of Romance Novels lately. I have to admit I am not one for Romance Novels.

I just finished reading The other Boleyn Girl by: Philippa Gregory

philippagregory.com/books/the-other-boleyn-girl

I’ll be done "Thirsting for God Mother Teresa: A yearbook of Prayers, Meditations, & Anecdotes complied by: Angelo D. Scolozzi by tomorrow.

I am currently reading, " Pilgrim" by: Timothy Findley

Happy Reading Everyone :D:extrahappy:
 
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