magnificat Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 So I know there's a reading list going on one of the other boards, but I was wondering what books people have found helpful particularly in discernment and/or understanding the vocations, etc. I know that I, for one, am always looking for good books to read!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenlyCalling Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 'story of a soul'. not a 'for discernment' book per say, but it has helped me a lot in my discernment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I have an excellent (I think) reading list for people who are discerning a call to the priesthood or religious life. I'll email it to you as it is quite long and I think I have it in a file that I can attach for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlterDominicus Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Amata Means Beloved By Sister Mary Catharine (yes you did understand lol) To Heaven With Diana By Sister Judith Miryam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelusdomini Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 (edited) I read a book about ones vocation which was a colection of speeches JPII had given on the subject at various times during his pontificate. The name of escapes me now, but it was quite helpful in clarifying the picture. It covers the vocation to religious life/ priesthood as well as marriage in the breathtaking and personal style of our beloved Late Pope. I actually just gave it out to a friend of mine, I hope it will be helpful to him as well. Oh I also read the book on Mother Angelica by Raymond Arroyo was also very inspirational especially when reflecting on her many sufferings as well as her courage to "walk the tight rope" and place her complete trust in our Lord. I mean this is something I have to continually work on. Edited November 1, 2006 by Angelus_Domini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveybe Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 (edited) [u]Gift and Mystery[/u] by JP2 (the Great) [u]Virginity[/u] by Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap. (JP2's retreat preacher) Edited November 2, 2006 by daveybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 [quote name='hugheyforlife' post='1105691' date='Oct 30 2006, 07:56 PM'] I have an excellent (I think) reading list for people who are discerning a call to the priesthood or religious life. I'll email it to you as it is quite long and I think I have it in a file that I can attach for you. [/quote] Oooo... I'd be interested to see what you have listed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 And you are Christ: The charism of virginity Very helpfull to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcceNovaFacioOmni Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 [quote name='Angelus_Domini' post='1107788' date='Nov 1 2006, 05:09 PM'] I read a book about ones vocation which was a colection of speeches JPII had given on the subject at various times during his pontificate. The name of escapes me now, but it was quite helpful in clarifying the picture. It covers the vocation to religious life/ priesthood as well as marriage in the breathtaking and personal style of our beloved Late Pope. I actually just gave it out to a friend of mine, I hope it will be helpful to him as well. [/quote] I would love to know what the title of this book is if anybody knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOliverOrder88 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Priests for the Third Millienum by Bishop Timothy Dolan has been a giant inspiration for the priesthood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlygrace08 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 [quote name='thedude' post='1109127' date='Nov 2 2006, 05:09 PM'] I would love to know what the title of this book is if anybody knows. [/quote] "The Meaning of Vocation" It was a really good one!! One that I read this summer was titled "My Beloved" by Mother Catherine Thomas. I absolutely loved it although, I don't think that it is still in print. But, I think you can find used copies on Amazon. It is about a cloistered Carmelite nun... pre Vatican 2 God Bless Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathoholic_anonymous Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 (edited) [i]Peter on the Shore[/i], which is a marvellous book that covers all aspects of vocational discernment. It can be bought from Amazon or read online for free [url="http://www.vocation.com/content-n3rg.htm"]here[/url]. Edited November 4, 2006 by Cathoholic Anonymous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philosophette Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Gift and Mystery by JP2 (the Great) Virginity by Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap. (JP2's retreat preacher) --- i read those... very good. "No Man is an Island" -- Thomas Merton "Merton and Sufism" "The Passion of St Therese" "The Spiritual Writings of St John Bosco" "Divine Mercy in My Soul" - St Faustina "The Sexuality of Christ in Renaissance Art and Modern Oblivion" === Very good book analyzing art based upon theology and theology of the body. I know it sounds a little strange, but if you are and art buff and like theology it is worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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