The Best Book For A Lukewarm Catholic

[dUSt]

So, say someone comes up to you and says, "I'm Catholic, but I think I should learn more about my faith. I don't feel like I know what being Catholic is." This person is a young, professional woman, who is starting a career as a lawyer.

What is the best book (or two) to get her?

I'm thinking something introductory, not too intensive--something that'll explain the basics and leave her with a desire to learn more...

Here's my initial thoughts...

- Surprised By Truth - Patrick Madrid
- Catholicism for Dummies -John Trigilio and Kenneth Brighenti
- Rome Sweet Home - Scott Hahn
- Why Do Catholic Do That? - Kevin Orlinn Johnson
- The Mass: The Glory, the Mystery, the Tradition - Donald W. Wuerl
- Seven Lies About Catholic History - Diane Moczar

Thoughts on those? Anybody know the perfect book?

[the_rev]

The Seven Secrets of the Eucharist by Vinny Flynn gives a good insight into a Eucharistic spirituality.

[Lil Red]

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- Catholicism for Dummies -John Trigilio and Kenneth Brighenti
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This book. Entertaining, not boring, quick read, but in depth. It also has a listing of books in the back, and throughout the book. I've given several away as gifts to exactly the kind of person you describe.

[dUSt]

What about "Catholic For A Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God" by Scott Hahn and many other authors...? I think I may give her 2 or 3 books and tell them which order to read them.

[dUSt]

[quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1302905022' post='2229058']
I've given several away as gifts to exactly the kind of person you describe.
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Are they all amesome Catholics now? lol

[Laudate_Dominum]

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What about "Catholic For A Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God" by Scott Hahn and many other authors...? I think I may give her 2 or 3 books and tell them which order to read them.
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That's actually the first title that came to mind for me. The sequel about Mary is pretty sweet too.

[Lil Red]

[quote name='dUSt' timestamp='1302906267' post='2229070']
What about "Catholic For A Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God" by Scott Hahn and many other authors...? I think I may give her 2 or 3 books and tell them which order to read them.
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if she is really not knowledgeable about her faith, then I still think Catholicism for Dummies is the way to go. Contrary to the title, it doesn't dumb down any Church teaching - and it would be a great introductory book for this young lady.

i agree with following up with other books.

[Lil Red]

Actually, I take it back. Give her the 3 "Bad Catholics Guide To..." books, and Catholicism for Dummies.

[url="http://www.amazon.com/Bad-Catholics-Guide-Good-Living/dp/0824523008/ref=cm_lmf_tit_14"]Bad Catholics Guide to Good Living[/url]: A Loving Look at the Lighter Side of the Catholic Faith with Recipes for Feasts and Fun

[url="http://www.amazon.com/Catholics-Guide-Wine-Whiskey-Song/dp/082452411X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b"]Bad Catholics Guide to Wine, Whiskey & Song[/url]: A Spirited Look at Catholic Life & Lore from the Apocalypse to Zinfandel

[url="http://www.amazon.com/Catholics-Guide-Seven-Deadly-Sins/dp/082452585X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c"]Bad Catholics Guide to the Seven Deadly Sins[/url]: A Vital Look at Virtue and Vice, With Quizzes and Activities for Saintly Self-Improvement

[Laudate_Dominum]

I know it isn't a book but this site is pretty cool imo: http://wordonfire.org/

[Lil Red]

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Are they all amesome Catholics now? lol
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well, not as amesome as I am, but, they have been strengthened in their faith.

[Laudate_Dominum]

[quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1302906826' post='2229075']
Actually, I take it back. Give her the 3 "Bad Catholics Guide To..." books, and Catholicism for Dummies.

[url="http://www.amazon.com/Bad-Catholics-Guide-Good-Living/dp/0824523008/ref=cm_lmf_tit_14"]Bad Catholics Guide to Good Living[/url]: A Loving Look at the Lighter Side of the Catholic Faith with Recipes for Feasts and Fun

[url="http://www.amazon.com/Catholics-Guide-Wine-Whiskey-Song/dp/082452411X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b"]Bad Catholics Guide to Wine, Whiskey & Song[/url]: A Spirited Look at Catholic Life & Lore from the Apocalypse to Zinfandel

[url="http://www.amazon.com/Catholics-Guide-Seven-Deadly-Sins/dp/082452585X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c"]Bad Catholics Guide to the Seven Deadly Sins[/url]: A Vital Look at Virtue and Vice, With Quizzes and Activities for Saintly Self-Improvement
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I didn't know about those The Bad Catholic's books. I should probably get them for myself.

[Lil Red]

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I didn't know about those The Bad Catholic's books. I should probably get them for myself.
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they're pretty sweet. John Zmirak is a great writer.

[Brother Adam]

Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly.

[dUSt]

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Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly.
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I'm so confused.

Matthew Kelly has two books with that name.

Rediscover Catholicism : A Spiritual Guide to Living With Passion and Purpose
[img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51An4TxOUjL._SL500_AA300_.jpg[/img]

-and-

Rediscovering Catholicism: Journeying Toward Our Spiritual North Star
[img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41XF5BN0KTL._SL500_AA300_.jpg[/img]

[the_rev]

[quote name='dUSt' timestamp='1302921260' post='2229158']
I'm so confused.

Matthew Kelly has two books with that name.

Rediscover Catholicism : A Spiritual Guide to Living With Passion and Purpose
[img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51An4TxOUjL._SL500_AA300_.jpg[/img]

-and-

Rediscovering Catholicism: Journeying Toward Our Spiritual North Star
[img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41XF5BN0KTL._SL500_AA300_.jpg[/img]
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These books have not gotten the greatest reviews from seminarians that I know who have read them. I don't know the difference between the two, I have Redsicover[b]ing[/b] Catholicism but haven't gotten around to reading it.