Recommended Books For Catholics...
Books, recommended for all Catholics, for maximum learning
of your faith:
'A Still Small Voice', discernment, by Fr. Benedict Groeschel.
A very good book for discerning the many messages that cross
your path.
'Beginning Apologetics', by San Juan Catholic Seminars.
A
nice Apologetic primer.
'Catechism of the Catholic Church', the new one.
Some say all
you really need are a Catholic Bible and the New Catechism.
'Catholic Evidence Training Outlines', by Frank Sheed, and Maisie
Ward.
Nice to have if you wish to teach.
'Catholicism and Fundamentalism', apologetics, by Karl Keating.
Answers to most Protestant charges against the Catholic
Church.
'Church History', by Fr. John Laux.
For anyone interested in
Church history from the very beginning, this is it.
'Confessions of a Roman Catholic', by Paul Whitcomb
A very
good start to learning Apologetics
'Fire Within', teaching of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross,
by Fr. Thomas Dubay. Want a higher level of spirituality? This
book
will show you the way.
'Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma', by Dr. Ludwig Ott.
A good
reference for the teachings of the Catholic Church.
'How the Catholic Church is the same and How it is Different', F.J.
Dailey.
More Catholic Apologetics.
'Miracles of the Eucharist', by Bob and Penny Lord.
Some
amazing Eucharistic Miracles spanning centuries.
'Radio Replies', by Fr. Leslie Rumble, and Fr. Charles Carty, 3
volumes.
4374 questions about your Catholic Church are answered
by two
outstanding Catholic priests.
'Scandal of the Cross and its Triumph', heresies, by Bob and Penny
Lord.
Some of the many heresies the Church has faced from the
very beginning.
'The Church Visible', church ceremonial life & protocols, James Noonan
Jr.
Everything you need to know about Church protocol and
ceremonies.
'The Faith of the Early Fathers', writings of the Fathers, William
Jurgens.
Excellent 3 volume set of the writings of Church Fathers
from the very
beginning of the Church and for the next 7
centuries, indexed by subject.
'The Incorruptibles', by Joan Carroll Cruz.
Many stories and
pictures of incorruptible saints over the centuries.
'The Spirit of Catholicism', by Karl Adam.
Dr. Scott Hahn gives
this book high praise. It is widely regarded as one of the truly great classics
of Catholic theology written in the 20th century.
'Theology and Sanity', sound theology, by F.J. Sheed.
A must
have for basic theology. Frank Sheed explains it in a very down to earth
and understandable way.
'Theology for Beginners', beginning theology, by F.J.
Sheed.
Similar to 'Theology and Sanity', but more concise.
'Vatican Council II', there are several versions to choose
from.
A must have to show what Vatican II really had to say, and
to dispel
all those misconceptions about what it did not
say.
And of course, a Catholic Bible.
Compiled by Bob Stanley, August 22, 1998
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