Friday, July 9, 2010

Great Reads -- Some of our Favorite Books






Great Spiritual Reading to help you on your daily journey...
Click on each title for links to sites where they can be purchased.
Many of them may also be available at your local library.

Marian Books:

TRUE DEVOTION TO MARY - St. Louis De Montfort. Considered the greatest book on the Blessed Virgin Mary ever written. St. Louis shows us the way to Jesus through His Blessed Mother.





OUR LADY OF KIBEHO - Mary speaks to the world from the heart of Africa. 13 years before the bloody 1994 genocide that swept across Rwanda, leaving over 1 million people dead, the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ appeared to 8 young people in the remote village of Kibeho. Our Lady of Kibeho is the first and only Vatican-approved Marian apparition in all of Africa. The messages are not only for Rwanda, but for the whole world...

FULL OF GRACE - Miraculous stories of healing through Mary's intercession






MYSTICAL CITY OF GOD - Life of the Virgin Mother of God, manifested to Venerable Sister Mary Jesus of Agreda. Imprimatur.


THE HEALING TOUCH OF MARY - real stories of lives touched by Mary






FLAME OF LOVE -- the flame of love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, an urgent plea for our times. Spiritual journal of Hungarian Elizabeth Kindelman. Imprimatur


True Stories:

LEFT TO TELL - The miraculous story of Imaculee Ilibagiza, who survived the horrific 1994 Rwandan genocide huddled in a Pastor's bathroom with 7 other women for 91 days. A triumphant story of survival, forgiveness, true unconditional love and understanding.


NO TURNING BACK , A witness to Mercy - The incredible conversion story of Fr. Don Calloway, "the surfer priest". He is living proof that God's Divine Mercy, Our Lady's intercession, and prayer does change hearts. A page turner!






ONE DAY HE BECKONED - One woman's story of the difference Jesus made





Spiritual Direction and Spirituality:

AWARENESS - Life Changing! You can read this book over and over - each time you will discover a new gem that applies to your life. Fr. Anthony de Mello, S.J.

SADHANA - A masterpiece on prayer. Fr. Anthony de Mello, S.J.


ONE MINUTE WISDOM - Fr. Anthony de Mello, S.J.







HE AND I - Gabrielle Bossis, French laywoman and mystic. The famous account of her dialogues with Jesus. A daily companion that encourages growth in your personal relationship with the Lord. Imprimatur






CONSOLING THE HEART OF JESUS -- A flexible, do-it-yourself retreat that makes Ignatian Spirituality available to everyone!






THE JESUIT GUIDE TO ALMOST EVERYTHING, A Spirituality for Real Life





CHOOSING BEAUTY -- a 30 day spiritual makeover for women - no makeup required! Choosing beauty guides you through a day-by-day inner makeover that will give you a glow! Learn how to step away from gossip, have courage, and practice mercy -- you will radiate God's love to the world.



Spiritual Warfare:









ONWARD CATHOLIC SOLDIER -- A must read for all who are committed to living their Catholic faith to the fullest. An invaluable book on Spiritual Warfare.






Hope and Healing:

AND GOD CRIED, TOO - A kid's book of healing and hope. The story of little Mikey, an angel in training - great for kids and adults of all ages. A treasure.


SAFELY THROUGH THE STORM - 120 Reflections on Hope that will give you courage to press on if you are facing hard times, if all seems lost - there is hope.










THE GOD OF MIRACLES - The wondrous and unexpected ways God works in our lives!



Purgatory

AN UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT ON PURGATORY - Revelations from a deceased 18th century nun to a living nun about purgatory. Highly recommended and unforgettable - it is a revelation that will affect the way you view the rest of your life! Imprimatur