Books and Resources
Books We Have Read
- Walking with Mary by Edward Sri
- Men, Women and the Mystery of Love by Edward Sri
- In His Spirit by Richard J. Hauser, S.J.
- Courageous Love - A Bible Study on Holiness for Women by Stacy Mitch
- On Christian Meaning of Human Suffering Anniversary Edition with Commentary by Myles N. Sheehan, SJ, MD
- A Biblical Walk Through the Mass by Edward Sri
- Luke: The Good News go God's Mercy by Kevin Perrotta
- 33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat by Michael E. Gaitley, MIC
- Prayer for Beginners by Peter Kreeft (Click here for study questions)
- Letter to Women by Endow (Education on the Nature and Dignity Of Women)
- Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly (Click here for study guide)
- Mercy: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics by Father Mitch Pacha, S.J.
- Courageous Women: A Study of the Heroines of Biblical History by Stacy Mitch
- Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
- Consoling the Heart of Jesus: A Do It Yourself Retreat Based on the Spiritual Exercise of St. Ignatius of Loyola by Father Gaily
- Inside the Passion of the Christ by Father John Bartunik Click here to download Study Structure, Reading Assignments, and Discussion Questions for this study.
- The Acts of the Apostles by Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch
- Courageous Virtue by Stacey Mitch
- Time with God by Jacques Phillippe
- Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues by Bishop Robert Barron (accompanied with Video)
- 33 Days to Merciful Love by Michael E. Gaitley, MJC (The participant's guide is available through Amazon or Divine Mercy website. Click here to download the homework assignment we used for this study)
- Lumen Fidei (The Light of Faith) The first encyclical from Pope Francis
- Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Phillipe (Click here for study guide)
- Catholicism by Bishop Baron (group study, check out Word of Fire Institute)
- Theology of the Body by Christopher West (group study, check out Ascension Press)
- Who Am I to Judge? By Edward Sri
- Humane Vitae encyclical by Pope Paul VI
- The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ by Brant Pitre (Click here for the reading assignment and discussion questions for this study.
- The World's First Love, Mary Mother of God by Fulton Sheen (Click here for the reading and homework schedule.)
- No Greater Love Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ's Passion by Edward Sri. You can order the study pack, which includes both items from Ascension Press. If you would just like to have the book, you can order the book only at Amazon.
- Letter to a Suffering Church by Bishop Robert Barron. (Click here for the Word on Fire Participant's study guide)
- To Light a Fire On the Earth: Proclaiming the Gospel in a Secular Age by Bishop Robert Barron (Click here for the Participant's Study Guide)
- Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper by Dr. Brant Pitre (Click here for the reading assignment.)
- Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of the Heart by Father Jacques Philippe (Click here for the study guide.)
- Jesus: The Way, The Truth, and the Life Study by Ascension Press (Click here for reading and homework schedule.)
- The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis (You can find the reading assignments here.)
- Awake, Not Woke by Noelle Mering
- Endow: Aquinas For Beginners: Part I and Part II. Both book studies are available on the Endow website. Click here: Part I and Part II
- Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus by Sherry Weddell. The study guide is available through Diocese of Springfield Illinois. You can download the reading schedule here.
- Psalms: The School of Prayer Bible Study Program by Ascension. Obtain study material from Ascension Press by clicking here.
- In the School of the Holy Spirit by Jacques Phillippe. Download the companion study guide, by clicking here. Download reading and homework schedule, by clicking here.
- Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre Book is available through Amazon or your local Catholic Bookstore. Click here to download the reading assignment.
- St. Thèrèse of Lisieux: Story of A Soul (Study of Edition) Please click here to download the reading assignment.
- Humility Rules: Saint Benedict's 12-step Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem. The reading assignment can be found here.
- Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics) by St. Francis De Sales. Click here for the reading assignment.
- Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narrative by Pope Benedict XVI Click HERE for the REVISED reading assignment and download questions for Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 4 (Part A), Session 4 (Part B).
- The Mass: Four Encounters with Jesus That Will Change Your Life by Dr. Tom Curran Click here for the reading assignment. Used books are available from Amazon.
- Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father by Father Calloway
- Other resources for your Journey with St. Joseph:
- Father Calloway has youtube videos for each day of the consecration, please click here for here (you can search for the remaining days).
- Apostolic Letter entitled "Patris Corde" from Pope Francis
- Apostolic Exhortation entitled "Redemptouris Custos" from Pope Saint John Paul II
- Year of Saint Joseph website
- Praying Saint Joseph Rosary
- Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and Litany of St. Joseph
- Other resources for your Journey with St. Joseph:
- Catholic Bible
- Cathechism of the Catholic Church (website) or can be purchased at your local Catholic bookstore
- The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick
- Praying for Your Husband from Head to Toe: A Daily Guide to Scripture-Based Prayer by Sharon Jaynes
- Pope John Paul II, Letter to Women (June 29, 1995)
- Pope John Paul II, On the Dignity and Vocation of Women (August 15, 1988)
- Consoling the Heart of Jesus by Fr. Michael Gaitley
- Rome Sweet Rome Our Journey to Catholicism by Scott & Kimberly Hahn
- Mary's Way of the Cross, Pray the Stations with Mary the Mother of Jesus by Richard Furey