franciscanheart Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 I'm looking for more books or short writings to add to my list. I'd like a variety from deep thought-provoking books to easy reads for when I'm having a day like today. A friend recently suggested four authors: Julian of Norwich, St. Teresa of Avila, Thomas More, and Aristotle. If anyone has any other suggestions I would love them. Thanks in advance.
philothea Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 Thomas Merton is my favorite for an easy read that leads to deep thoughts. Start with [i]New Seeds of Contemplation[/i] for reflections, or [i]The Seven Story Mountain[/i] for his autobiography.
mariology21 Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 I'm reading St. Catherine of Sienna's "Dialogue" and find it to be an easy read and deep thinking too (verrrrrrrrrrrry deep thinking!!!) I find myself reading only a few paragraphs and then having to put it down to mull over the thoughts!! But like I said, I'm finding it very easy to understand....just have to digest it! I also really like Thomas a Kempis "Imitation of Christ." That's an easy read with deep thinking too!! ~Jen
StColette Posted August 19, 2005 Posted August 19, 2005 Anything by St. Louis de Montfort Dark Night of the Soul and The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila
Fides_et_Ratio Posted August 19, 2005 Posted August 19, 2005 St. John of the Cross. Pope John Paul II (/the Great). Christoph Schonborn (really cool book: "Loving the Church") ...steer clear of some of Thomas Merton's later works-- he got a little too far into eastern (i.e., "zen") mysticism.
phatcatholic Posted August 19, 2005 Posted August 19, 2005 i like chesterton for his wit. its good to read about theological topics and laugh at the same time : c.s. lewis is also great when it comes to profound writing that is easy to read and understand. "mere christianity" is a must. "screwtape letters" was quite enjoyable. an eye-opener too!
franciscanheart Posted August 19, 2005 Author Posted August 19, 2005 [quote name='StColette' date='Aug 18 2005, 07:10 PM']Anything by St. Louis de Montfort Dark Night of the Soul and The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila [right][snapback]689587[/snapback][/right] [/quote] i started dark night of the soul on our girls retreat. it was amazing. i completely forgot about it though! thank you for reminding me!
franciscanheart Posted August 19, 2005 Author Posted August 19, 2005 oh and for all of you and more.... i also have a thread going in open mic looking for suggestions on books for youth. im sure all of these will be great for our collection. here is a link: [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?showtopic=38046"]-Other Thread[/url]
Nathan Posted August 20, 2005 Posted August 20, 2005 I'm reading a lot of Pope Benedict (as Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger) these days. [i]God and the World: An Interview with Peter Seewald[/i], from Ignatius Press, is an easy-yet-deep read.
phatcatholic Posted August 20, 2005 Posted August 20, 2005 ......yea, i'm dyin to read Spirit of the Liturgy
Laudate_Dominum Posted August 20, 2005 Posted August 20, 2005 [quote name='mariology21' date='Aug 18 2005, 06:53 PM']I'm reading St. Catherine of Sienna's "Dialogue" and find it to be an easy read and deep thinking too (verrrrrrrrrrrry deep thinking!!!) I find myself reading only a few paragraphs and then having to put it down to mull over the thoughts!! But like I said, I'm finding it very easy to understand....just have to digest it! I also really like Thomas a Kempis "Imitation of Christ." That's an easy read with deep thinking too!! ~Jen [right][snapback]689571[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I like your style.. Incredible books.. Must reads for anyone who is serious about Catholicism.. Thank you.
ForHimAlone Posted August 20, 2005 Posted August 20, 2005 Story of a Soul by Saint Therese may look simple, but it really has a lot of dephth and a profound quality. It's a very easy read- Just make sure you take time to think about what she's saying. Otherwise, St. Teresa of Avila is one of my favorites. Interior Castle is amazing! Also, Saint Faustina's Diary: Divine Mercy In My Soul is very good- everything Jesus says is always pretty deep!
mariology21 Posted August 20, 2005 Posted August 20, 2005 [quote name='Laudate_Dominum' date='Aug 20 2005, 08:50 AM']I like your style.. Incredible books.. Must reads for anyone who is serious about Catholicism.. Thank you. [right][snapback]691555[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Thank you very much They are incredible books and I'm REALLY loving St. Catherine!!! ~Jen
Laudate_Dominum Posted August 20, 2005 Posted August 20, 2005 [quote name='mariology21' date='Aug 20 2005, 09:34 AM']Thank you very much They are incredible books and I'm REALLY loving St. Catherine!!! ~Jen [right][snapback]691630[/snapback][/right] [/quote] That book by St. Catherine was a big thing for me during my conversion many long years ago.
mariology21 Posted August 20, 2005 Posted August 20, 2005 [quote name='Laudate_Dominum' date='Aug 20 2005, 11:02 AM']That book by St. Catherine was a big thing for me during my conversion many long years ago. [right][snapback]691659[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I'm really enjoying it. It's given me lots of ideas for my prayer time! And it's actually very opportune that I'm reading it now.....just what I've needed to hear. It's kind of reinforcing things that I've been thinking about for awhile now. It's amazing....I read 2 paragraphs and have to put it down to think about what I've just read because it's like that's what God's telling me. I've found a new friend in St. Catherine! ~Jen
Laudate_Dominum Posted August 20, 2005 Posted August 20, 2005 [quote name='mariology21' date='Aug 20 2005, 10:28 AM']I'm really enjoying it. It's given me lots of ideas for my prayer time! And it's actually very opportune that I'm reading it now.....just what I've needed to hear. It's kind of reinforcing things that I've been thinking about for awhile now. It's amazing....I read 2 paragraphs and have to put it down to think about what I've just read because it's like that's what God's telling me. I've found a new friend in St. Catherine! ~Jen [right][snapback]691693[/snapback][/right] [/quote] That sounds a lot like my experience with that text. I really felt Catherine's presence somehow.. This might sound nuts, but I started wearing a Catherine medal back then and it turned gold. I don't know if it was real gold, but it looked totally real and it happened suddenly (just noticed it one day). I thought it was really neat.
mariology21 Posted August 20, 2005 Posted August 20, 2005 [quote name='Laudate_Dominum' date='Aug 20 2005, 11:33 AM']That sounds a lot like my experience with that text. I really felt Catherine's presence somehow.. This might sound nuts, but I started wearing a Catherine medal back then and it turned gold. I don't know if it was real gold, but it looked totally real and it happened suddenly (just noticed it one day). I thought it was really neat. [right][snapback]691697[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Nope. Doesn't sound nuts!!! I've had a medal do that before too. Not St. Catherine though. It's only been two weeks since I read a biography on her and then picked up her "Dialogue." She was one awesome lady!! (Still is too!!!!) ~Jen
journeyman Posted August 21, 2005 Posted August 21, 2005 I'm reading Salt of the Earth - it's almost conversational in style - I have had to go back and re-read parts of it . . . so it may be more on the deeper end
franciscanheart Posted August 21, 2005 Author Posted August 21, 2005 small hijack haha. thanks yall!!
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