Which Book Increased Your Faith

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I just bought my first Daily Roman Missal and I’ve found it to be indispensable already!

In terms of literature, Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh really kind of sealed the deal of my reversion. Father Barron’s commentary on Brideshead is wonderful, also. The teaching of religion through beauty first, then goodness, and then truth is what was really missing for me growing up.
 
I am going to buy the Daily Missal next. I know it weighs a ton but all that wealth of prayers/scripture etc is a must
 
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I am going to buy the Daily Missal next. I know it weighs a ton but all that wealth of prayers/scripture etc is a must
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Because I travel quite a bit for work and space/weight is at a premium, I subscribe to the Magnificat, which has morning and evening readings, as well as the daily Mass readings in it, plus a reflection on the Gospel, and the order of the mass in it. Works well for my purposes. It also has some other reflections, plus a great religious work of art in it each month.

I understand you can get it in electronic format, but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t contain the daily reflections like the print version.

We recently relocated and one issue was delayed a couple of weeks–I sure missed it!
 
My favorites are:

Divine Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary– this one made me fall in love with our Blessed Mother!

Liberalism Is A Sin by Fr. Felix Sarda Y Salvany – this one opened my eyes to why the world is so misguided.

Purgatory - Explained by the Lives and Legends of the Saints – made clear to me how desperately the poor souls in purgatory need our prayers and offerings.

And of course, My Imitation of Christ – my daily medicine.

God bless!

+JMJ+
 
Consoling the Heart of Jesus by Fr. Gaitley

This book smacked me over the head with Divine Mercy and changed my life.
 
Katya’s short books where Christ dictates to her in many of them, and the video of her stigmata all linked in my signature have deepened me the Catholic faith enourmously.

List of Katya’s Books free to read online.
IMPRIMATUR
is Latin for “Let It Be Printed” When a Roman Catholic Bishop grants his “Imprimatur” to a printed work, he assures the reader that nothing therein is contrary to Catholic Faith or Morals. This Imprimatur is not given lightly, but only after a thorough review process. All books offered on this site have been granted the Imprimatur.
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IMPRIMATUR:
We have read Catalina’s books and we are certain that their only objective is to
lead us all on a journey of authentic spirituality that is based on the Gospel of
Christ. The books highlight as well the special place the Blessed Virgin Mary, our
Mother to whom we should offer our complete trust and love, as her children that
we are, and our role model in how to love and follow Jesus Christ.
At the same time as they renew our love and devotion to the Holy Catholic
Church, the books enlighten us on the actions that should characterize a truly
committed Christian. For these reasons, I authorize their printing and distribution, and recommend
them as texts of meditation and spiritual orientation, so as to yield much fruit
for Our Lord who is calling us to save many souls, showing them that He is a living
God, full of love and mercy.
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  • Mons. Rene Fernandez Apaza
    Archbishop of Cochabamba
    April 2, l998
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All of Katya’s books have this IMPRIMATUR.

These books are quite small books and they range from roughly around 20 - 40 pages, they are absolutly worth while reading imho.

Books on the Eucharist
The Holy Mass - loveandmercy.org/Eng-HM-Reg.pdf
Holy Hour - loveandmercy.org/Eng-HH-Reg.pdf
In Adoration - loveandmercy.org/Eng-IA-Reg.pdf

Books on Spiritual Testimonies & Devotions
Divine Providence - loveandmercy.org/Eng-DP-Reg.pdf
My Broken Christ Walks Over the Waters - loveandmercy.org/Eng-MBC-Reg.pdf
Praying the Rosary - loveandmercy.org/Eng-PR-Reg.pdf
The Visible Face of the Invisible God - loveandmercy.org/Eng-VF-Reg.pdf

Books on the Passion
The Passion - loveandmercy.org/Eng-TP-Reg.pdf
The Stations of The Cross - loveandmercy.org/Eng-SOC-Reg.pdf
From Sinai to Calvary - loveandmercy.org/Eng-FSC-Reg.pdf
I Have Given My Life for You - loveandmercy.org/Eng-IHG-Reg.pdf

All of Katya’s short books can be found here free to read online as these are - youshallbelieve.com/?page_id=921

The only books that are not include in this list are the 6 under Books on Formational Teachings as they are quite long, but are also found here youshallbelieve.com/?page_id=921

I especially like the books on the Eucharist, as the Church teaches us that to miss mass when we could have easily been there is a sin, however Christ does not want us to attend mass out of fear, he wants us to attend mass and recieve him because we want to, because we love him, because we want to recieve that incredible gift that he gives us at every mass celebration (Eucharist), Christ does not want people to be forced or guilted into going to mass, he wants us to go out of love, he doesn’t want the mass celebration to be some routine that lacks all enthusiasm, he wants it to be another unique and loving encounter with him.

Thank you for reading
Josh
 
Light of the World, which is Pope Benedict’s interview book, really gave me a new perspective on things.
 
Thought I may add a couple that haven’t been mentioned yet . The first one is “The Better Part” a Christ centered resource for personal prayer. Also check out “33 days to Morning Glory” A Do -It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration. Check out their reviews at Amazon.👍
 
The Lamb’s supper by Scott Hahn:thumbsup:
The Confessions of Saint Augustine
An Introduction to the Devout life by Saint Francis de Sales
 
johnnyc176 said:
Sorry to OP…can’t name just one…

Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
Online Catholic Bible Study ( agapebiblestudy.com/ )
Jesus Of Nazareth - Pope Benedict XVI
Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic - David Currie
The Lamb’s Supper - Scott Hahn
If Protestantism Is True - Devin Rose
The Fullness Of Truth - Jimmy Seghers
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John_Q_Sinner said:
“Lift Up Your Heart” By Ven. Fulton J. Sheen ( and to be honest, everything this man has published.)

"True Devotion" by Saint Louis de Montfort.

And a litany of other works, too many to list.
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One of my favorites that I was just about to list too! 🙂

But before I read it, Hail Holy Queen by Scott Hahn, Catholic Apologetic by Peter Kreeft, and Love and Responsibility by Bl. John Paul II also impacted me. But True Devotion just spun my world around 😃
 
“Life of St. Anthony” - Athanasius

I’m reading it at the moment and it is mind-blowing-ly (soul-blowing-ly? haha 😃 ) good. Very illuminating, still incredibly relevant, and without a doubt a spiritual classic.
 
I like the Bible and don’t know if anyone has posted these

“True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin” by St Louis De Montfort

“The Practice of the Presence of God” ccel.org/ccel/lawrence/practice

“Story of a Soul” the autobiography of St Therese

“Dark night of a soul” St John of the Cross

“The Interior Castle” St Teresa of Avila

“Doctrine of the Divine Indwelling” Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity

“The Cloud of unknowing”

“The Imitation of Christ”

“Divine Mercy in my soul, the Diary of St Faustina”

“A Spiritual Canticle” St John of the Cross"

“The Devotion to the Sacred Heart” Fr John Croiset
 
The Story Of A Soul by St. Terese of Liseux

Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis De Sales

The Spiritual Combat by Dom Lorenzo Scupoli

True Devotion to Mary by St. Louis De Montfort

Preparation for Death by St. Alphonsus Liguori
 
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