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[Ice_nine]

I've tried reading Lives of the Saints and the prose was just a bit much for me to stomach at the time. Although I think it would be good just to get an overview of the major saints and such. Maybe I can smell of elderberries it up for a bit

I've downloaded the story of a soul (free) and imitation of christ (un dollar) because I'm not spending lots of money right now, but I guess I'm just looking for an exposure to different spiritualities, saints etc. I don't mind depth, in fact I would prefer it to something easily digestible and/or thinly spread overview of many things. If that makes sense at all, probably doesn't.

But thanks y'all! I've bookmarked all the ones on Amazon for later, but I"ll start off with the two least expensive ones furst.

[AnneLine]

Ice,

What you say makes a lot of sense!

If you find the free version of The Story of a Soul to be a little 'flowery' you might have one of the really old translations (say before 1960). It really helps to get a better translation. Look for the one by Fr. John Clark, OCD that was done inthe 1980's (I think) out of the library (or find a used copy or something).

It's especially important with St. Therese because the early translations of St. Therese were heavily edited by her older Sister.... and she made a lot of changes that make st. Therese seem really sweet and pious... and turn off a lot of people. PM me if you can't find a copy of the better translation and maybe I can help you find one, OK?

Did you know that you can usually get a library to ORDER books that they don't have from another library? It sometimes costs a little bit (but lots cheaper than buying books). It's called 'inter-library loan'.

I'd still suggest the Perfect Joy of St. Francis over almost anything.....

Edited August 18, 2012 by AnneLine

[OnlySunshine]

I meant to suggest the free book that I got from Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR when I went to visit the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal in January 2010:

[url="http://www.amazon.com/When-God-Asks-Undivided-Heart/dp/0819882720"]When God Asks for an Undivided Heart[/url] (2 copies are available for $0.01!)

[emmaberry]

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I'd still suggest the Perfect Joy of St. Francis over almost anything.....
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I just ordered this. Thanks for the rec!

Also, yes on the interlibrary loan. I have done this with a couple rare Carmelite books, and it makes the librarians so excited when these rare books come in (just wait till I tell them its because I'm going to be a nun.)

Ice_nine, your library should be happy to help you with anything you need! And often ILL costs me nothing, because sometimes your local library will even pay both way shipping!

Edited August 18, 2012 by emmaberry