Looking for a book to add to your "must read" list? Here are a few recommendations from our team that you might find helpful!
The Lamb’s Supper, by Dr. Scott Hahn
Catholic for a Reason, vol. 1-4, edited by Dr. Scott Hahn & Leon Superenant
Beginning Apologetics, vol. 1-9, by Fr. Frank Chacon & Jim Burnham
Anything by Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Edward Sri, or Jeff Cavins
Anything by Ignatius Press, Emmaus Road Publishing, Ascension Press
Catechism of the Catholic Church - Book - Digital
Splendor of the Church, by Henri De LuBac
Orthodoxy, by G.K. Chesterton
One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic, by Kenneth Whitehead - Book - Digital
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, by Dr. Brant Pitre
Theology of the Body for Beginners, by Christopher West
Rediscover Catholicism, 2nd Ed, by Matthew Kelly
The Case for Clerical Celibacy, by Alfons Maria Cardinal Stickler
History of Christendom, vol. 1-5, Dr. Warren Carroll
The Faith of the Early Fathers, vol. 1-3, by William Jurgens
Early Christian Writings, by Penguin Classics
Pope Fiction, by Patrick Madrid
New Proofs for the Existence of God, by Fr. Robert Spitzer
The Case for Jesus by Brant Pitre
Ignatius Press RSV Bible, 2nd Catholic Edition, Ignatius Press - Large Print - 2nd Edition
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, New Testament, by Dr. Scott Hahn & Curtis Mitch
Walking with God, by Jeff Cavins & Dr. Tim Gray
A Father Who Keeps His Promises, by Dr. Scott Hahn
Bible Basics for Catholics, by John Bergsma
Emmaus Road Publishing Bible Studies, especially from Dr. Tim Gray & Dr. Edward Sri
The Case for Christ, by Lee Strobel*
Jesus and the Victory of God, by NT Wright*
More than a Carpenter, by Josh McDowell*
(* non-Catholic author, **non-Christian author)
Do You Want to Be Healed?, by Dr. Bob Schuchts
Real Suffering, by Dr. Bob Schuchts
Be Restored, by Dr. Bob Schuchts (sexual healing)
The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life, by Dr. Edward and Beth Sri
Codependant No More, by Melody Beattie**
Codependant’s Guide to the Twelve Steps, by Melody Beattie**
Boundaries, by Dr. Henry Cloud & John Townsend (there are many books in this series)*
Parenting with Love and Logic, by Jim Fay*
Discipline that Lasts a Lifetime, by Dr. Ray Guarendi
Love & Respect, by Dr. Emmerson Eggerich (for married couples)*
Family Matters, by Curtis & Michaelann Martin
5 Love Languages, by Gary Chapman*
7 Levels of Intimacy, by Matthew Kelly
Alcoholics Anonymous, AA World Services**
Adult Children of Alcoholics Syndrome, by Wayne Kritsberg**
Al-Anon World Services** (for those in relationship with an addict)
Sexaholics Anonymous, SA World Services**
Recovery Continues, SA World Services, spiritual help for chastity**
Cutting, by Steven Levendron**
UnPlanned, by Abby Johnson* (abortion issues)
A Path to Hope, by John Dillon (compassionate help for those who have had an abortion)
Healing a Father’s Heart, by Linda Cochrane (post abortion healing for men)
Unbound, by Neal Lozano
Deliverance form Evil Spirits, by Francis MacNutt*
How to Find your Soulmate without losing your Soul, by Jason Evert
(* non-Catholic author, **non-Christian author)
Soul of the Apostolate, Dom Jean-Baptiste Chautard
Difficulties in Mental Prayer, by Fr. M. Eugene Boylan
Devotion to Our Lady, by Fr. Stefano Manelli
The Way, by St. Josemaria Escriva - Book - Digital
Conversation with Christ, by Peter Thomas Rohrbach
Introduction to the Devout Life, by St. Francis De Sales
Prayer for Beginners, by Dr. Peter Kreeft
Power of a Praying Parent (Wife, Husband…), by Stormie Omartian*
Adoration, by Daniel P. Guernsey
Praying Scripture for a Change, by Dr. Tim Gray
Story of a Soul, by St. Therese of Lisieux
Anything by the Saints (Theresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Alphonsus Ligouri…)
The Discernment of Spirits, by Fr. Timothy Gallagher
The Examen Prayer, by Fr. Timothy Gallagher
Saints are Not Sad, by Frank Sheed
Heart of the World, by Hans Urs Von Balthasar
(* non-Catholic author, **non-Christian author)
The Confessions, by St. Augustine
Christianity and European Culture, by Christopher Dawson
Letters to a Young Catholic, by George Weigel
Divine Comedy, by Dante Alighieri (Mark Musa translation)
The Lord of the Rings, by JRR Tolkien
The Bible and the Liturgy, by Jean Danielou
The Spirit of the Liturgy, by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
Anything by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict
Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life), by Pope John Paul II - Digital - Book
Anything by Pope John Paul II
The Meaning of Tradition, by Yves Congar, O.P.
Eucharistic Miracles, by Joan Carroll Cruz
Modern Saints, vol 1 & 2, by Joan Carroll Cruz
Anything by G.K. Chesterton
Brideshead Revisited, by Evelyn Waugh
Tour of the Summa, by Msgr. Glenn
