What books do you recommend to start learning my faith?

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I will be 51 tomorrow. I went ot Catholic school grade 1-12. I have realized in the last few years that the Catholic converts know more about the faith than I do. Also, I have need to defend my faith at times and I cannot. I began watching and listening to EWTN about 2 years ago along with reading. My problem now is I don’t have a direction to go. I want to know everything now and I know that is impossible. Right now I am reading about the Church Fathers because I feel I can point them out to my non Catholic friends when religion is mentioned. I work at a Catholic hospital (a gift from God) and give Holy Cards to my patients, Catholic and non- Catholic alike.
Could you maybe give me and idea what to focus on? I have lots of reading material but just cannot read it all at one time.
Thank you for all you do.
Mary Catherine

 

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Mary Catherine,

Happy belated birthday! The recommendations depend on what area you would like to grow in, so I’ve broken them down by topic. All of them will help you continue to grow in your faith, so you won’t go wrong with any on the list. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

Recommended Reading on Catechesis:
Can you recommend a book on Catholicism for novices?
What is it that Catholics believe?
Can you recommend a book for my Catholic friend?

Recommended Reading on the Bible:
What Do Catholics Think of the Bible?
Can you recommend a Catholic bible commentary?

Recommended Reading on Spirituality:
Is there a book on patron saints?
Converting Catholics back to being Catholic

Recommended Reading on History and Liturgy:
looking for resource(s)
Can you help me find “simple” reading for convert and a fallen away?

Recommended Reading on Sexuality and Marriage:
Are there any resources for couples?

Recommended Reading on Apologetics:
BECOMING AN APOLOGIST: Advice from the CA staff
Why should I be Catholic?