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Suggestions invited for the Reading List
Topic Started: Sunday, 16. November 2008, 15:39 (388 Views)
O'Ratty	Tuesday, 17. March 2009, 21:15 Post #16
Posts: 418 Group: Members Member #223 Joined: March 15, 2009	The Sayings of the Desert Fathers - the Alphabetical Collection - Edited by Benedicta Ward with a preface by Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh +Anthony of Sourozh These were men and women who had reached a humility of which we have no idea, because it is not rooted in an hypocritical or contrived deprecation of self, but in the vision of God, and a humbling experience of being so loved. They were ascetics, ruthless to themselves, yet so human, so immensely compassionate not only to the needs of men, but also to their frailty and their sins... Through the prayers of Abba Anthony the Great and of all our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God have mercy on us and save us. Amen
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Rose of York	Wednesday, 18. March 2009, 19:46 Post #17
Administrator Posts: 14,513 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: September 25, 2006	If you don't see your suggestions added to the reading list for a while, we are not neglecting it. Sean does the list, he is away for a break. Keep them coming.
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Josephine	Saturday, 4. April 2009, 21:12 Post #18
Posts: 308 Group: Members Member #25 Joined: September 27, 2006	I would like to suggest Finding Sanctuary Monastic Steps for Everyday Life by Abbot Christopher Jamison A good aid to meditation even in the busiest of lives.



Poesy	Tuesday, 21. April 2009, 09:14 Post #19
Posts: 482 Group: Members Member #8 Joined: September 26, 2006	Bishop Fulton J. Sheen Your Life is Worth Living. Also. The Ascent to Truth, by Thomas Merton.
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Deleted User	Tuesday, 21. April 2009, 12:06 Post #20
Deleted User	What is the Point of Being a Christian? by Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP
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Poesy	Tuesday, 21. April 2009, 13:12 Post #21
Posts: 482 Group: Members Member #8 Joined: September 26, 2006	Penfold Tuesday, 21. April 2009, 12:06 What is the Point of Being a Christian? by Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP Thanks Penfold, I'll add that one on my list. Fortunately we live quite near St. Chad's Cathedral, where they have a well stocked Catholic bookshop . Edited by Poesy, Tuesday, 21. April 2009, 13:13.
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Josephine	Tuesday, 19. May 2009, 12:07 Post #22
Posts: 308 Group: Members Member #25 Joined: September 27, 2006	Have just finished a VERY interesting book: The Shack by Wm Paul Young It will make you think but isn't hard going to read. It shakes up your ideas but then lets them settle again, but better than before.



Deleted User	Friday, 5. June 2009, 13:16 Post #23
Deleted User	I noticed the list was a bit short in the ethics and morality department so I have dug out a few suggestions, more to follow. Understanding Catholic Morality Elizabeth Willems Book: Understanding Catholic Morality ISBN: 0824517253 Publishing Date: Nov 1997 Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Company Grounded in human experience, this accessible introduction to principles in Catholic morality focuses on moral development, not simply the acquisition of learning. The book begins with a historical overview of moral theology and goes on to examine such issues as conscience, freedom, fundamental option, authority, law, sin, and conversion. This accessible introduction to Catholic morality focuses on moral development, not simply the acquisition of learning. It is about the moral person. In looking at the morality of actions and structures, the author considers the scope of human life: social milieu, life circumstances, and the fundamental call of humans to union with God. Faith thus plays a foundational role in moral theology. The person of Jesus and his life and words guide the believer in leading a moral life. Most importantly, a relationship of faith enables the adult to exercise personal responsibility for moral living. The author applies the principles of Catholic morality to specific life situations throughout the book. Her book is ideal for personal or classroom study. ----------------- Reason Informed by Faith: Foundation of Catholic Morality Richard Gula who is a professor at the Franciscan School of Theology, Berkeley, California. Publisher: Paulist Press International,U.S. (1 Jan 2001) ISBN-10: 0809130661 ----------------- In Pursuit of Love: Catholic Morality and Human Sexuality Vincent J. Genovesi, SJ Vincent received his Ph.D. in Christian ethics from Emory University. He is a professor at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Publisher: Liturgical Press,U.S.; Revised edition edition (Sep 1996) Language English ISBN-10: 0814655904 I am also checking out childrens books
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ngarde	Wednesday, 23. September 2009, 19:10 Post #24
Posts: 10 Group: Members Member #132 Joined: December 27, 2007	Could I recommend "Living Faith" by Tony Castle - especially if you have anyone likely to start the RCIA in the coming months. Another excellent read / listen is Father Dennis McBride's "Where does the Jesus story begin" that's available as a book but well worth buying on CD if you travel a lot.



artemis836	Tuesday, 20. October 2009, 00:25 Post #25
Posts: 69 Group: Members Member #254 Joined: October 19, 2009	The Everlasting Man By GK Chesterton Credited with converting CS Lewis to Christianity, this book is both insightful and funny. I read it in a class on Chesterton I took in college and I loved it.
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Richard Hannay.	Tuesday, 20. October 2009, 02:59 Post #26
Posts: 463 Group: Members Member #243 Joined: August 25, 2009	"Why Humanae Vitae Was Right: A Reader" Edited by Janet E Smith Ignatius Press1993 ISBN 978-0-89870-433-4 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS NUMBER 93-77449 Perhaps someone could send you a copy for Christmas Mairtin. Edited by Richard Hannay., Tuesday, 20. October 2009, 03:02.



Mairtin	Tuesday, 20. October 2009, 06:46 Post #27
Posts: 1,129 Group: Members Member #206 Joined: August 16, 2008	Richard Hannay. Tuesday, 20. October 2009, 02:59 Perhaps someone could send you a copy for Christmas Mairtin. I've already had a look at it, Richard, and was not overly impressed There's actually nothing new in it - in fairness, it does not claim to present anything new - just another collection of the various arguments on one side of the debate, most of which are readily available in lots of places, this book just brings them together for convenience. There is, of course, really nothing new to say about HV, all the arguments today are the same as they were 40 years ago except possibly the actual experience of the impact of the document but here is not the place to discuss that. (P.S. You'd probably be surprised to know just how much I actually have read on both sides of the debate ) Edited by Mairtin, Tuesday, 20. October 2009, 06:48.
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Mrs.Pogle	Saturday, 7. November 2009, 12:27 Post #28
Happy Couple! Posts: 825 Group: Members Member #219 Joined: February 2, 2009	I was going to suggest "A Rocking Horse Catholic" by Caryll Houselander, an excellent book, but I see it is out of print and prices start at �23.95 on Amazon! What a pity. I was blessed to find it in a secondhand bookshop for �1.99 :) But one can read it on-line through Google Books here
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