Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted March 2, 2005 Posted March 2, 2005 [quote name='Totus Tuus' date='Mar 1 2005, 08:42 PM'] I don't want to start a new thread for this, but I want to know you guys' opinion on this if you've read the Diary of St. Faustina... It seems like almost everyone Faustina lived with in the convent was so cruel and proud. There were so few exceptions. Do you think that God was working through them to humble Faustina, or were they really not striving for holiness? I'm only about 1/3 of the way through, so I don't know if this is answered later in the book or not. What's your opinion? [/quote] I really didn't see it that way... I know sometimes it is not on purpose and happens without knowledge of it... But it has been a while since I have read it and I can barely remember anything bad said or done to her. I remember St. Faustina telling the girls about modesty and they listened to her and mostly her physical sufferings and joys mostly... hmmmm... I guess I'll have to read it again sometime...
Totus Tuus Posted March 2, 2005 Posted March 2, 2005 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' date='Mar 1 2005, 10:59 PM'] I really didn't see it that way... I know sometimes it is not on purpose and happens without knowledge of it... But it has been a while since I have read it and I can barely remember anything bad said or done to her. I remember St. Faustina telling the girls about modesty and they listened to her and mostly her physical sufferings and joys mostly... hmmmm... I guess I'll have to read it again sometime... [/quote] You're right, it wasn't a very big part of the book. One example is when Faustina was helping a sister mop up the floor and the sister got upset with her and made her sit on the table and watch. Other sisters passed by and mocked her each in turn. She was so humiliated but didn't say anything out of obedience. Things like that were [i]always[/i] happening to her (in the beginning of the book, at least). Also, she was constantly being called "eccentric" and being mocked for her relationship with Jesus by the other sisters.
karin Posted March 2, 2005 Posted March 2, 2005 Ok here are two i LOVE!! I am so glad some one started this thread. I have some books i am reading right now but after i finish i will start on some of these. I think i have more but those are the two that came to mind. Both are wonderful. Saint Martin De Porres: apostle of charity by Giuliana Cavallini Arms of Love- by Carmen Marcoux
karin Posted March 2, 2005 Posted March 2, 2005 Oh another few are the series by Bud Macfarlene(sp?) Peirced by a sword Conceived without sin House of Gold you can get those free if you want them at www.catholicity.com
Totus Tuus Posted March 2, 2005 Posted March 2, 2005 (edited) Bud MacFarlain's books are good, but I'd only suggest "Conceived Without Sin" as a book for discernment. Edited March 2, 2005 by Totus Tuus
karin Posted March 2, 2005 Posted March 2, 2005 hehe yeah i got carried away it prolly only one or two of the books i mentioned are actually for discernment. they are wondferul catholic books though...
Berchmans525 Posted March 9, 2005 Posted March 9, 2005 -The Meaning of Vocation "In the Words of John Paul II" -Augustine on Prayer; Thomas A. Hand, O.S.A. -When God Asks For An Undivided Heart: Choosing Celibacy in Love & Freedom; Andrew Apostoli, CFR -Priests for the Third Millennium; Bishop (now Archbishop) Timothy M. Dolan -Chris
Ave Maria Posted March 9, 2005 Posted March 9, 2005 JMJ The Meaning of Vocation by Pope John Paul II True Devotion to Mary by St. Louis de Montfort Though the latter isn't pointed to vocation (as in single blessedness, marriage, religious life, priesthood), it shares how Our Blessed Mother is vital in our spiritual life, and how to live out our vocation (as in what the Lord's Will for us is). It's an awesome read. God bless. Ave Maria!
Totus Tuus Posted March 9, 2005 Posted March 9, 2005 I just wanted to post this link for anyone interested: [url] [url="https://www.ewtn.com/vcatalogue/index.asp?category=printedcatalogue"]https://www.ewtn.com/vcatalogue/index.asp?c...rintedcatalogue[/url] [/url]
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted March 9, 2005 Posted March 9, 2005 I just got "A Right To Be Merry" and started reading it last night... it sounds like its a great read! Thanks for the recommendation Totus Tuus!
franciscanheart Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 I was hoping we had a thread like this.
Chiquitunga Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 (edited) [quote name='Totus Tuus' post='538249' date='Mar 1 2005, 09:42 PM'] I don't want to start a new thread for this, but I want to know you guys' opinion on this if you've read the Diary of St. Faustina... It seems like almost everyone Faustina lived with in the convent was so cruel and proud. There were so few exceptions. Do you think that God was working through them to humble Faustina, or were they really not striving for holiness? I'm only about 1/3 of the way through, so I don't know if this is answered later in the book or not. What's your opinion? [/quote] hmm... I think a little of both .. very interesting observation. In [i]The Way of Divine Love[/i] by Sr. Josefa Menendez, which I'm recommending highly here, actually she did not really have these trials from her sisters like St. Faustina. Her trials were much more only spiritual - St. Faustina really had both! Edited December 3, 2006 by Margaret Clare
Totus Tuus Posted December 4, 2006 Posted December 4, 2006 Transformation in Christ, by Deitrich Von Hildebrand. Excellent book; has been compared to a modern-day Imitation of Chris, though much larger and more philosophically-minded. It is a good book for discernment.
franciscanheart Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 When God Asks for an Undivided Heart: Choosing Celibacy in Love and Freedom by Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR
BurkeFan Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 For anyone considering the Order of Preachers: St. Dominic: The Grace of the Word by Fr. Guy Bedouelle, OP is a good read, though it's hard to find.
gelibeme Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 [quote name='Margaret Clare' post='1134217' date='Dec 3 2006, 03:29 PM'] hmm... I think a little of both .. very interesting observation. In [i]The Way of Divine Love[/i] by Sr. Josefa Menendez, which I'm recommending highly here, actually she did not really have these trials from her sisters like St. Faustina. Her trials were much more only spiritual - St. Faustina really had both! [/quote] I have am reading St. Fautina's Diary (beautiful) and have read Sr. Josefa's Way of Divine Love. They are both great. Ditto the recommends
SisterAli Posted December 26, 2006 Posted December 26, 2006 Peter on the Shore Discernment of Spirits by Fr. Gallahger (sp?) Lord Teach Me to Pray (same author as above) St. Anthony of Padua World's First Love
shortnun Posted December 27, 2006 Posted December 27, 2006 [quote name='BurkeFan' post='1139215' date='Dec 10 2006, 11:37 AM'] For anyone considering the Order of Preachers: St. Dominic: The Grace of the Word by Fr. Guy Bedouelle, OP is a good read, though it's hard to find. [/quote] Reading it presently....
brendan1104 Posted December 27, 2006 Posted December 27, 2006 I read it last month, it was more of the early life and history of the order, than a life of Dominic though.
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