Comingback Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I came back to Catholicism in February. I converted when I was in grad school, ummm....30 years ago. I went to a Protestant Div. School, where everything mainly started at the Reformation LOL, except for some wonderful courses in desert monasticism. I am interested in theology and was wondering if you all could recommend books for somebody who is kind of new to Catholic theology. I did not do RCIA (don't even know if it existed back then). I talked with a Priest for about 6 months and then was accepted. I am "reading around" in the Catechism and am getting some grounding, but could use some more help. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not The Philosopher Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Welcome back! On Being Catholic by Thomas Howard is a pretty decent book to wet your feet with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comingback Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Welcome back! On Being Catholic by Thomas Howard is a pretty decent book to wet your feet with. Thanks; will look at that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristinaTherese Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 If you want to, I'm sure that you could find a parish that would be glad to have you join their RCIA class just to learn more. That's what I'm doing now, because I didn't get very much instruction before I converted last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Guessing your education means you do not exactly need really beginner stuff. Perhaps Jesus of Nazareth and Spirit of the Liturgy by Pope Benedict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Welcome to the Church side. We have cookies. [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/desertsands/media/darthluketextamcookie_zps1c63d38f.jpg.html][/URL] Edited October 14, 2013 by Light and Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) I always recommend the Lighthouse Catholic Media resources. I read too much as it is. These I can listen to while I do other stuff, and they're kinda' "light". I mean, they're not super heavy theology, but they do—"when aggregated", so to speak—give you a really good feel for what the Church believes. See here: http://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/ Edited October 14, 2013 by curiousing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionseeker Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Peter Kreeft has a couple of good ones. Catholic CHristianity is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Therese Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Introduction to Theology by Frank Sheed. I love the above suggestion of the Jesus of Nazareth books by the Pope Benedict XVI, too - they are an absolute treasure trove. Welcome home! :dancer1: Know of my prayers for you... and I ask you please also to pray for me if you remember sometime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Welcome back! On Being Catholic by Thomas Howard is a pretty decent book to wet your feet with. Evangelical is Not Enough by him is also a great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ContemporaryCaflicCrusader Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 You're vision problem you spoke of in the prayer room sounds a lot like the one I had. Was it caused from head trauma? You know concussions? We had it fixed at Mass Eye and Ear in Boston. People go there from all over the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Might Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 The 4 Gospels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ryan Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 On Being a Christian, Hans Küng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not The Philosopher Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 On Being a Christian, Hans Küng http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWwOJlOI1nU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ryan Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Father Küng was instrumental in deepening my Roman Catholic faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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