InHisLove726 Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 Hi again! I am asking your assistance, please. I received a $50 gift card for Books-a-Million for my birthday yesterday and I didn't have any luck finding anything in the physical bookstore. The card is good online, but I don't know what to buy! I really want to get some books for spiritual reading as I have been trying to do a lot of that lately since I don't currently have a spiritual director. I've already bought and/or read: Story of a Soul Introduction to the Devout Life The Interior Castle The Diary of St. Faustina The Imitation of Christ The Imitation of Mary Prayers and Meditations of St. Therese of Lisieux I was thinking of something by St. Therese or another Carmelite saint like Bl. Elizabeth. I already looked up "He Is My Heaven", but they don't have it! I doubt they will have "God: The Joy of My Life." Does anyone have any really good suggestions for a young Carmelite discerner? Your help is most appreciated!
InHisLove726 Posted July 27, 2009 Author Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) I was just looking at the selections that are available on St. Therese of Lisieux. It's mind-boggling how many there are! I was thinking about buying: [url="http://www.booksamillion.com/product/9781928832287?id=4487369685065"]I Believe in Love: St. Therese of Lisieux[/url] Has anyone read this? What do you think? What about: [url="http://www.booksamillion.com/product/9781593250959?id=4487369685065"]Everything is a Grace[/url] ??? Thanks so much for your help!! Edited July 27, 2009 by InHisLove726
TeresaBenedicta Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 I Believe in Love is a wonderful book and I highly recommend it to everyone who has a special devotion (or even slight interest!) in St. Therese. I've read it twice, in two very different times in my spiritual growth, and it has been very insightful and inspiring both times.
InHisLove726 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Posted July 28, 2009 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' post='1933354' date='Jul 27 2009, 07:59 PM']I Believe in Love is a wonderful book and I highly recommend it to everyone who has a special devotion (or even slight interest!) in St. Therese. I've read it twice, in two very different times in my spiritual growth, and it has been very insightful and inspiring both times.[/quote] Ok, I'll definitely order that one then. I believe my friend, Elizabeth, read it too, but she's hard to get in touch with these days. Thanks, TeresaBenedicta! Now, I just need to figure out what else to buy.
TeresaBenedicta Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 You mentioned not currently having a spiritual director, right? I would also recommend "Seeking Spiritual Direction" by Father Dubay. I haven't read it personally, but I've only heard good things about it. "Fire Within" is another good one by him. I just finished reading two books on praying by Thomas Green, S.J. called "When the Well Runs Dry" and "Drinking from a Dry Well", which are very good, if not easy and quick reads. He relies heavily on Ss. John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila. And, if you haven't read anything on Edith Stein, aka St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (guess where I got my screen name from hehe), I would also highly recommend a biography on her life. She's absolutely wonderful.
the lords sheep Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 "and you are Christ's" by Fr. Thomas Dubay is a great read about the call to consecrated virginity. The call to consecrated virginity is at the heart of every vocation to the monastery or religious life, so it's an imperative read (IMHO). "Maurice and Therese: The Story of a Love" by Patrick Ahern is a really wonderful read, as well. Happy reading!!
TeresaBenedicta Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 [quote name='the lords sheep' post='1933359' date='Jul 27 2009, 09:15 PM']"and you are Christ's" by Fr. Thomas Dubay is a great read about the call to consecrated virginity. The call to consecrated virginity is at the heart of every vocation to the monastery or religious life, so it's an imperative read (IMHO). "Maurice and Therese: The Story of a Love" by Patrick Ahern is a really wonderful read, as well. Happy reading!![/quote] I concur. *nod*
InHisLove726 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Posted July 28, 2009 I haven't seen "Maurice and Therese" on Books-A-Million online. They do, however, have some books that you mentioned by Fr. Dubay. I will look at them and decide. I also decided on buying "Lift Up Your Heart: A Guide to Spiritual Peace" by Archbishop Fulton Sheen. He is one of my favorite modern Catholic leaders. I've got $25 left.
Deus te Amat Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I was looking up books on Amazon and I found this.... [quote]SIX MONTHS IN A CONVENT, OR, THE NARRATIVE OF REBECCA THERESA REED, WHO WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE ROMAN CATHOLICS ABOUT TWO YEARS, AND AN INMATE OF THE URSULINE CONVENT ON MOUNT BENEDICT, CHARLESTOWN, MASS., NEARLY SIX MONTHS IN THE YEARS 1831-2.[/quote] Sounds like someone was doing drugs and ended up in jail....
InHisLove726 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Posted July 28, 2009 Has anyone read this? [url="http://www.booksamillion.com/product/9781930314092?id=4487369685065"]Archbishop Fulton Sheen's St. Therese : A Treasured Love Story [/url]
InHisLove726 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) Alright! I placed by order. Here's what I am getting: [b]The Way of Perfection[/b] by St. Teresa of Avila [b]Seeking Spiritual Direction[/b] by Fr. Thomas Dubay [b]I Believe in Love[/b] by Jean Du Coeur De Jesus D' Elbee [b]Lift Up Your Heart: A Guide to Spiritual Peace[/b] by Fulton J. Sheen Thank you all SO MUCH for your suggestions! I can't wait to get my new books! Edited July 28, 2009 by InHisLove726
tinytherese Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) There's also a booklet based on what Pope John Paul II wrote called "The Meaning of Vocation." Edited July 28, 2009 by tinytherese
InHisLove726 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Posted July 28, 2009 [quote name='tinytherese' post='1933555' date='Jul 27 2009, 11:16 PM']There's also a booklet based on what Pope John Paul II wrote called "The Meaning of Vocation."[/quote] I actually have that. A community (I can't remember which one; it was probably a Carmelite community) sent it to me with the packet of information. I read it in its entirety. I always liked PJP2. I really miss him!
Noemi Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I think you should read once the "Following of Christ" (or sg like this, I did a mirror-translating from Hungarian) from Thomas Kempis. Maybe a book from Saint John of the Cross? (e.g.:Spiritual Songs)
the lords sheep Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 [quote name='InHisLove726' post='1933635' date='Jul 28 2009, 07:11 AM']I actually have that. A community (I can't remember which one; it was probably a Carmelite community) sent it to me with the packet of information. I read it in its entirety. I always liked PJP2. I really miss him![/quote] The RSMs like to give out this little book It's a beautiful little read. I've used it to pray in adoration.
TeresaBenedicta Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 [quote name='the lords sheep' post='1933791' date='Jul 28 2009, 11:33 AM']The RSMs like to give out this little book It's a beautiful little read. I've used it to pray in adoration.[/quote] A priest friend gave one to me when he was still a deacon. I love it!
InHisLove726 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Posted July 28, 2009 [quote name='the lords sheep' post='1933791' date='Jul 28 2009, 10:33 AM']The RSMs like to give out this little book It's a beautiful little read. I've used it to pray in adoration.[/quote] That's probably where I got it then! I wrote them last year and got a packet of information.
zunshynn Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) I would recommend When God asks for an Undivided Heart by Fr. Andrew Apostoli... The Major Spiritual Writings of Bl. Elizabeth of the Trinity (esp. her last retreat and the greatness of our vocation... those are in one volume... her letters are in another volume... you might like them, but I didn't find they helped me get a very good impression of her spirituality, and I was a little bored with them). I also read a good commentary once about her prayer to the Blessed Trinity. It was written by a Carmelite prioress in particular for Carmelites to deepen their devotion to their charism... I will have to look it up to find the name and author though. I've heard the Hidden Face by Ida M. Gorres is a very good book about Therese, especially because it gives such an honest picture of her and her monastery. I haven't read it personally, but a lot of sisters at OLAM really thought it benefited them. I've heard that Carmelites especially recommend Teresa of the Andes for discerners and those in formation. I was given a book of excerpts of her writings that was pretty good, though I didn't connect with her spirituality. Edited July 28, 2009 by zunshynn
InHisLove726 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Posted July 28, 2009 I've already placed my order. I'll have to get the other books some other time. Thanks anyways!
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