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Suggested Catholic Reading List

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23 November 2008


-Suggested Reading List for Catholics-


The following list of books was compiled by the members of the former St. Thomas Aquinas Men’s Club of Chattanooga. It represents a list of recommended reading for all Catholics –both recent converts and cradle Catholics interested in deepening their faith. The club is a group of Catholic men from several parishes in the Chattanooga area who are interested in deepening their faith, having a better understanding of Church teachings and helping each other as well as others to better live the Christian life.

The members contributing to this were: Tim Blatchford, George Bercaw, Tony Russo, and Dan Fisher.

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The books are listed below by suggested category. Where there is felt to be overlap, a book(s) may be listed in more than one category. The books are not listed in order of any suggested preference other than to first list those books recommended for new Catholics which are marked by an *asterisk.

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A. Reference Books


The Catholic Study Bible


Catholic Encyclopedia


Consecrated Phrases: A Latin Theological Dictionary by James T. Bretzke, S.J.


Code of Canon Law


Catholic Dictionary of Liturgy


B. Spirit and Splendor of the Church


The Spirit of Catholicism by Karl Adams


The Privilege of Being Catholic by Oscar Luke Fahr


The Thing: Why I Am A Catholic by G. K. Chesterton


C. History


A Short History of The Catholic Church by Jose Orlandis


The People of the Creed by Anthony E. Giles

[This book is one of five in a series related to the Church’s development]


D. Early Church Fathers


*The Fathers of the Church by Mike Aquilina


The Faith of the Early Fathers by William A. Jurgens


The Faith of Our Fathers by Cardinal Gibbons

E. Theology/Theologians

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*Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed


*Othodoxy by G. K. Chesterton


Elucidations and New Elucidations by Hans Urs von Balthasar


Liberalism is a Sin by Felix Sarday Dalvany


Survivals and New Arrivals by Hillaire Belloc


The Crisis of Civilization by Hillaire Belloc


Introduction to Theology by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger


F. Teachings


*Catholic and Christian by Alan Shreck


Catechism of the Catholic Church


A Companion to the Catechism of the Catholic Church


Being Catholic by Thomas Howard


The Faith By John A. Hardon, S.J.


The Faith Explained by Leo J. Trese


Catholic Evidence Training Outlines by Frank Sheed and Maisie Ward


What Catholics Really Believe by Karl Keating


Fundamentals of Faith by Peter Kreeft


Purgatory: Explained by the Lives and Legends of the Saints by Fr. F. X. Schouppe, S.J.



G. Apologetics


*Catholicism and Fundamentalism by Karl Keating


Radio Replies by Rumble & Carty


Scripture Alone by Joel Peters


H. Liturgy/Worship


*Mass Confusion by James Akin


*How Christ Said the First Mass by Fr. James Meacher

*The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass by Fr. Michael Muller


*The Holy Eucharist by Alphonsus De Liguori


*Catholic Customs and Traditions: A Practical Guide by Greg Dues


The Liturgy of the Hours -or- Christian Prayer -or- Shorter Christian Prayer


Catholic Dictionary of Liturgy


Ceremonies of the Modern Roman Rite by Msgr. Peter Elliott


Liturgical Question Box by Msgr. Peter Elliott


Make Space Make Symbols by Keith Clark, Capuchin


A New Song for the Lord by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger


Feast of Faith by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger


Recovery of the Sacred by James Hitchcock


Battle for the American Church by Msgr. George A. Kelly



I. Spirituality


*Holiness of for Beginners by Dom Hubert von Zeller


*Authenticity by Thomas Dubay


*Seeking Spiritual Direction by Thomas Dubay


*My Other Self by Clarence J. Enzler


Spiritual Combat by Dom L. Scupoli


Spiritual Passages: The Psychology of Spiritual Development Fr. Benedict Groeschel


Introduction to the Devout Life by Francis de Sales


Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster


Money, Sex and Power by Richard J. Foster


Lifesigns by Henri J. M. Nouwen


Reaching Out by Henri J. M. Nouwen


The Courage to be Chaste by Fr. Bendict J. Groeschel


Life and Holiness by Thomas Merton


Thoughts by Fr. James Alberione


Handbook of Christian Spirituality by Michael Cox


The Mystical Body of Christ by Bishop Fulton J. Sheen


The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A’Kempis


As Bread That Is Broken by Peter G. van Breeman


Everyone’s Way of the Cross by Clarence J. Enzler


Evangelical is Not Enough by Thomas Howard



J. Prayer


*Opening to God by Thomas H. Green, S. J.


The Breath of the Mystic by George A. Maloney


Prayer of the Heart by George A. Maloney, S.J.


Death Where is Your Sting? by George A. Maloney, S.J.


Alone with the Alone by George A. Maloney, S.J.


Called to Intimacy by George A. Maloney, S.J.


Indwelling Presence by George A. Maloney, S.J.


Broken But Loved by George A. Maloney, S.J.


The Everlasting Now by George A. Maloney, S.J.


Inward Stillness by George A. Maloney, S.J.


When the Well Runs Dry by Thomas H. Green S.J.


Weeds Among the Wheat by Thomas H. Green S.J.


The Cloud of Unknowing by William Johnston


Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence


Contemplative Prayer by Thomas Merton


New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton


Centering Prayer by M. Basil Pennington


Guidelines for Mystical Prayer by Ruth Burrows


Letters from the Desert by Carlo Carretto





K. Sacraments


***Hidden Manna: A Theology of the Eucharist by James T. O’Connor

*In The Presence of Our Lord by Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel


Doors to the Sacred by Joseph Martos


L. Scripture


*The Catholic Study Bible


*The Catholic Church and the Bible by Fr. Peter M. J. Stravinskas


The Jerusalem Bible


Douay-Rheims Bible


Knox Bible


Ignatius Bible


Challoner Rheims Bible


A Dictionary of the Bible by John L. McKenzie, S.J.


A Textual Concordance of the Holy Scriptures by Fr. Thomas David Williams


Scripture by Topic by Fr. K. Vaughan & Fr. N. Thompson


A Catholic Commentary of Holy Scripture by B. Orchard, Sutcliffe & Fuller


Every Catholic’s Guide to The Sacred Scriptures by Thomas Nelson Publishers


Reading Scriptures with the Church Fathers by Christopher A. Hall


M. Life of Jesus


*The Life of Christ by Bishop Fulton J. Sheen


To Know Christ Jesus by Frank Sheed


The Passion and Death of Jesus Christ by Alphonsus De Liguori


N. Mary Mother of God


*True Devotion to Mary by St. Louis De Montfort


To The Priests Our Lady’s Beloved Sons by Fr. Stefano Gobbi


On Being Catholic Thomas Howard

(There are two chapters I this book that addresses Protestant concern, and also provides an excellent discussion of Mary from a spirituality point of view. Fr. Groeschel considers Thomas Howard to be the American equivalent of C. S. Lewis. This is a must read!)


O. Lives of the Saints


Dictionary of Saints by John J. Delaney


The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross by Kieran Kavanuagh and Otilio Rodriguez


The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila by Kieran Kavanuagh and Otilio Rodriguez

Story of a Soul by St. Theresa De Lisiuex


Padre Pio by Fr. Carty


Fr. Solanus: The Story of Solanus Casey by Catherine M. Odell


Divine Mercy In My Soul by Sr. M. Faustina Kwalska


Such a Vision of the Street: Mother Teresa by Eileen Egan


Quotable Saints by


Interior Castles by E. Allison Peers


Fire Within by Thomas Dubay


The Story of A Life: St. Therse of Lisieux by Guy Gaucher


Confessions of St. Augustine by St. Augustine


Sermons on the Cure’ d’Ars by St. John Vianney


P. Devotional Reading


*Called By Name by Peter G. van Breeman

*The Seven Story Mountain by Thomas Merton


*My Daily Bread and My Daily Life by Father Paori


The Everlasting Man by G. K. Chesterton


Peace of Soul by Bishop Fulton J. Sheen


The Way to Happy Living by Bishop Fulton J. Sheen


No Man is an Island by Thomas Merton


Christ is Passing By & The Way et al by Josemaria Escriva


Surprised by Truth by Patric M......


With God in Russia by Walter J. Ciszek, S.J.

Doctor at Calvary by Pierre Barbet, M.D.


Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis


Life Everlasting by Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange


I Am With You Always by Michael Davies


Thy Will Be Done by Francis de Sales


Brave New Family by G. K. Chesterton


I Wait for You by Sr. Josepa Menedez


Q. Vatican/Pope of Rome


Reason and Faith by Pope John Paul II


The Splendor of Truth by Pope John Paul II




R. Contemporary & Other Social Issues


Father Forgive Me For I Am Frustrated by Mitch Pacwa, S.J.

[How to cope with the frustrations of being Catholic in today’s Church]


Twisted Scriptures [Deals with cults] by Mary Alice Chraloger


S. Miscellaneous/Uncategorized


The Angels and Their Mission by Jean Danielou, S.J.


An Exorcist Tells His Story by Fr. Gabriele Amorth


T. Periodicals


East Tennessee Catholic


Our Sunday Visitor


Adoramus


The Wanderer


Sursum Corda


The New Oxford Review


U. Videos


Minnesota Catholic Film Society 612-927-5166

[Video Rentals via Mail]


V. Publishing Companies


Ignatius Press 1-800-651-1531


Leaflet Missal 1-800-328-9582


Our Sunday Visitor 1-800-348-2440


Septra Publishers 1-800-322-8773


Sophia Institute Press 1-603-641-9344


Catholic Truth Publications 1-626-357-5399


Roman Catholic Books


Stella Maris Books


Tan Publications


W. Internet Sites


www.CatholiCity.com (A great jumping off site for all kinds of Catholic sites!)


www.PetersNet.com (A rating system for all Catholic web sites)


www.Universalis.com (The Liturgy of the Hours for each day of the year)


www.CathTruth.com (Catholic book publishers)


www.ewtn.com (TV shows and radio programs are available on the net) If you have Cable TV –this station is an absolute must!


http://members.aol.com/kapelle888/kapell.htm (A Catholic music channel)


www.sohiainstitute.com (Catholic book publishers)


www.intersurf.com/~helhfi (Holy Family Institute)


www.HolySee.va


www.CatholicGoldmine.com




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