franciscanheart Posted August 18, 2005 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philothea Posted August 18, 2005 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariology21 Posted August 18, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StColette Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 St. Teresa of Avila Interior Castle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StColette Posted August 19, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fides_et_Ratio Posted August 19, 2005 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatcatholic Posted August 19, 2005 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share 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] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted August 20, 2005 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatcatholic Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 ......yea, i'm dyin to read Spirit of the Liturgy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudate_Dominum Posted August 20, 2005 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHimAlone Posted August 20, 2005 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariology21 Posted August 20, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudate_Dominum Posted August 20, 2005 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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