jgirl Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Somebody suggested we should start a list of good books to suggest to one anothe. One of the books that helped me out in my discernment was, "Letters to a Young Catholic" by George Weigel. The chapter that hit me was the one about Mary. I think everybody wondering about whether they should wait to pursue a vocation needs to read that chapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 One book that really strenthed my Vocational calling and made me sure that this is where God is calling me was the diary of St. Faustina! :hearts: I love it! I really want to read it again! I've been trying to read more diaries and great spiritual works too! I find them full of knowledge and the truth we desire I know Totus Tuus has quite a list I am sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHimAlone Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Story of a Soul by Saint Therese of Lisieux really helped me. I think I've read it about three times now. For a bit of history on religious life, I recommed The Habit by Elizabeth Kuhns. Very interesting! The Meaning of Vocation by Pope John Paul II. Very beautiful! When God Asks For An Undivided Heart: Choosing Celibacy in Love and Freedom by Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR. Recommended by my spiritual director. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea348 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 "...And you are Christ's: The Charism of Virginity and the Celibate Life" by Thomas Dubay, S.M. it is a GREAT book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ligh_at_Knight Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 another good book is Gift and Mystery by Pope John Paul II. St. John Chrysosthm ( cant actually remember how to spell that... actually for get how to pronounce it half the time) anyway.. he has a book called " 5 books on the priesthood . . . I have not read it but want to.. not that long of a read.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 (edited) [b]A Right to Be Merry[/b] by Mother Mary Francis [b]A Seal Upon My Heart[/b] Autobiography of Twenty Sisters [b]The Story of a Soul[/b] Autobiography of St. Therese [b]Autobiography of Saint Margaret Mary[/b] [b]The Privilege of Being a Woman[/b] by Dr. Alice Von Hildebrand ...[b]The Holy Bible[/b] -- "[i]Come, Follow Me[/i]" Edited February 26, 2005 by Totus Tuus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corban711 Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 i second that Story of a Soul vote!!! hehe. anything by Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity is good too! she has amazing insights into the contemplative life which we are all called to ...whether we will be "active" or "contemplative"...we need to have that interior life. like mother teresa says, "a contemplative in the heart of the world" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 [url="http://www.visionguide.org/index.cfm?op=general&action=view&CFTOKEN=55488850&CFID=2052563&sid=18&gid=87"]http://www.visionguide.org/index.cfm?op=ge...3&sid=18&gid=87[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 I have another to add. I haven't read it myself, but I heard Father interviewed on EWTN radio today about the book: [b]Authenticity: A Biblical Theology of Discernment[/b] by Fr. Thomas Dubay. It sounds great, because he was talking about how young people innately want the Truth; though they're not always sure, why, they crave authenticity in seeking a Religios Order and discerning their vocations. God bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThyWillBeDone Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 A Priest Forever by Father Benedict J. Groeschel The story of a dying seminarian who wants to be live longer enough to be ordained, great book but very sad at points God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureSoror Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 You all named all of mine already! That's ok, maybe I'll come up with a few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 [quote name='Totus Tuus' date='Feb 25 2005, 06:38 PM'] [b]Autobiography of Saint Margaret Mary[/b] [/quote] She has an autobiography? I want to read that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureSoror Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Yes, that book helped me a lot! It's beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zwergel88 Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 [quote]She has an autobiography? I want to read that! [/quote] Wow, I didn't know that either. I've never seen it in a bookstore. Anyone know where I could buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 (edited) Yes, her autobiography is incredible and it really helped me, too. If you go to the EWTN.com catolog, you'll find a Margaret Mary Set, which includes "Thoughts and Sayings of Saint Margaret Mary" & her autobiography- both great to have. You can get her autobiography at any online seller I'd think, and at just about any Catholic bookstore. I don't know where we got ours, it was about twenty years (or maybe more like ten... ) old when I read it. It's published by TAN. Edited February 27, 2005 by Totus Tuus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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