Yes!!! Catholic Book Club should be a thing! I'm an avid reader. But ever since I started studying the Bible and Cathechism more, I found that a lot of what I used to read aren't in line with Catholic teaching. I've lost my taste for the stuff I used to read before. I've been meaning to take my reading in a new direction, but I don't know where to start. Thanks for this Father! ❤️
If you don´t know where to start maybe my channel could help, I make summaries and reviews of Catholic books. I alos have a playlist with must-reads :)
I was so proud, that you said that Quo vadis is your favorite! Wow! Henryk Sienkiewicz was a Polish author who didn't write as a catholic writer, He was just a writer who was catholic (as most Polish people a hundred years ago). And he got a Nobel for his novels. Quo vadis was translated to multiple languages. I think that only The Little Diary of st. Faustina has more translations as a Polish book. And I'm from Poland, that's why I write this comment. Sorry for my ortography! God bless you!
No one mentions Mark Twains Joan of Arc book! HE spent 20 years researching for it, and thought of it as his best work. Incredible! And Lay Seige to Heaven is my well worn tome!!
Just finished reading Kristin Lavransdatter. Loved it. Beautifully written and something one can re-read and glean something new from each reading. Thank you.
@@thisgirl5933 i summarize and review religious books on my channel. Maybe my videos will help you to chose the books that you will be able to finish as someone has reviwed them for u :)
You're killing me with the omission of Graham Greene!! The End of the Affair, The Heart of the Matter and The Power and the Glory are all fantastic Catholic novels.
Thanks for the recommendation! Btw I make summaries and reviews of Christian books on my channel that might be interesting for you as you like reading books :)
I personally love all the Narnia books. I know C.S Lewis was not Catholic but I happened to read the Narnia books while on a silent retreat and they are just beautifully packed with Christian values and spirituality that lifts up the soul. Thanks Fr. Mark-Mary for the wonderful suggestions. 😊
Especially The Screwtape Letters and the Space Trilogy. Perelandra, the middle book of The Space Trilogy is a must read. And for non fiction, anything by Scott Hahn, theology in language that can be understood by anyone.
I could't agree more, and bonus, the more you do this, the more you WANT to do it. Start with daily discipline to replace old habits and soon your desires will evolve away from what limits to what expands.
One of my absolute favorite books is "With God in Russia" by Walter Ciszek. Whenever I feel down, knowing what he went through and how he kept his faith always uplifts me.
He wrote another book called 'He leadeth me', also about his experience in Russia, because he felt that "With God in Russia" hadn't really got to the bottom of how the experience had transformed him spiritually. It is an extraordinary book. I can open it at any page, and it goes straight to my heart.
A Canticle for Leibowitz is a post-apocalyptic novel by American writer Walter M. Miller Jr., set in a Catholic monastery. Great story of keeping the flame of the Catholic faith alive through major trials and tribulations.
Thank you for mentioning "Quo vadis" book by Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz who was awarded Nobel prize in literature. Quo vadis? (where are you going?) refers to, as legend says, the question Quo vadis Domine? asked by St. Peter to Jesus Christ. It takes place in Rome when Roman empire was run by Nero Julius Caesar.
Hi Fr. Mark-Mary. The book that I'd highly recommend is the "Diary of St. Faustina". It has totally changed my perspective of the saints and other holy people of God. Up until 2-and-a-half years ago, I'd never even heard about the Divine Mercy or the chaplet of the Divine Mercy. Never read the books by Tolkien, CS Lewis etc. Will definitely check out Louis de Wohl & Henryk Sienkiewicz. Thank you for the recommendations and God bless. +
Love this! My favorite is Les Mis. I think the classics in general teach us so much about human nature, sin & goodness, temptation & the fruits of virtue. My recs: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, Emma, Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen, & others by these others, especially for women. God bless!
What a change fifty years makes! When I was in high school, Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame were on the Index. Of course, when we were told that in religion class, my friends and I hurried home to filch my father's copies off his shelf and read them, along with Chaucer's The Miller's Tale. The Canterbury Tales was in the school library, but The Miller's Tale contains some mildly crude language, so the Sisters had pasted the pages together. If you want kids to read something, tell them they cant!
C.S. Lewis is great! Especially Mere Christianity! As you seem to like religious books: I make summaries and reviews of Christian books on my channel :)
I am loving reading all these wonderful book recommendations. I am currently reading CS Lewis’s The Space Trilogy. It’s science fiction jampacked with theology! I’m enjoying it very much!
Thank you Fr. Mark. I am sooooo completely grateful for you. During the height of the pandemic I came across you. I've been watching every since. Thank you for all the friars I have met on your segments. You guys have really helped this old lady through some tough spiritual battles. No, it's not just the young folks.The devil hits us seniors really hard. People can call it imaginary all they want but, yes hes very real and wants to take us out. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the book reccomendations.
The Picture of Dorian Gray is top tier literature. Absolute must read! Oscar Wilde isnt usually mentioned in Catholic circles but this book is so important, though it might not be apparent until the end
I love a small book by one of your founders "When Did We See You Lord" by Bishop Baker and Fr Groechel. It shows you ways to see Jesus and find time when we think we can't to help others.
I’ve now read Louis de Wohl’s Citadel of God about St. Benedictus!! Wow! Have started The Restless Flame about St. Augustine. Really am enjoying the historical fiction.
Thank you Fr.Mark. I started watching Fr.Mike and I have to say out of everyone on this channel you are my favorite. You're content is short, sweet and powerful...many thanks..I look forward to your next video.
I want to one day write / direct a movie about Saint Thecla. Not enough people know about her amazing story, if they do they know the acts of Paul + Thecla
I confirm:from my first step to Jesus, from my first confession- it is a battle for my heart between image of the world and power of love of Holy Spirit,that Spirit, which Jesus left to the Church.
Dairy of St. Faustina Kowalska - Divine Mercy in My Soul. This is such a crucial book to read. You won’t be able to put it down. It’s a biography about St.Faustina how Jesus appears to her and her spiritual journey as a nun to proclaim Jesus Mercy to the whole world by the will of God. How she was asked by Jesus to get a painting done of how he appeared to her, with the inscription “Jesus I Trust in You”. The Mercy hour( witch is every day at 3 o’clock) how he wants us to come to his mercy and trust in him. The prayers Jesus wants us to say and the chaplet. How he wants to save us and how much he loves us. This will to open up your eyes and Trust in his Mercy. Trust in him. And the blessed Holy Mother of God. Mother of Mercy. I highly highly recommend this to all the souls. My God Bless you all, may he pour out his Mercy on all.
If you're suffering, in trial, or need healing... 1. Be Healed, Bob Schuchts (2014) 2. When You Suffer, Jeff Cavins (2015) 3. You Are Never Alone, Max Lucado (2020)
I’m currently reading Jordan Peterson, God and Christianity By Christopher Kaczor and Matthew R. Petrusek Published by the Word on Fire Institute . It’s really interesting to look at the Bible through a psychological lens, and how that aligns through the catholic interpretation of the Bible.
I remember from my childhood, during the easter season, watching with my parents the Quo Vadis movie, so i think it is time to read the source .... Thanks for the recommendation. Poco a Poco vamos a llegar, or like Father Zazano says: Hasta el Cielo No Paramos :)
Other ideas : - the Jesus series by Anne Rice, she wrote them when she had reverted back to Catholicism - Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert - Persian Letters by Montesquieu - The Little Prince by Saint-Exupéry - The Viper's Tangle by Mauriac - Don Quixotes by Cervantes - Diary of a Country Priest by Bernanos - The Exorcist by Blatty - The Brothers Karamasov by Dostoevsky (though he was Orthodox) - East of Eden by Steinbeck (he was Anglican, but mixed in some Catholicism in his novels)
Apparently Pope Francis read it, however, it appears that he joined the wrong team, having renounced his papal titles. Absp. Vigano suggests in his llast communication says that Bergoglio has applied for the position to preside over the New World Order ecumenical religion that’s been referred to as Chrislam”. It certainly won’t be Christ Centered !!!
Thanks Fr. Mark- Mary! Yes, l have read Mark Twain's book recently. He was anti - Catholic or rather, he had eccentric views about lots of things but he was fascinated by the life of Joan of Arc, going so far as to travel to France to research the book, saying it was the best book he had ever written. I love the theme music to Brideshead. Evelyn { pronounced Eve Lyn} Waugh was married to a woman called Evelyn but she cheated on him. He later became Catholic, managed to get an annulment and remarried. He was very precise in his use of language . He was afflicted and tormented in different ways, sometimes by voices in his head. A saintly man!
"The Robe" by Lloyd C. Douglas "The Big Fisherman" by Lloyd C. Douglas "The Silver Chalice" by Thomas B. Costain "Ben Hur" by Lew Wallace "Magnificent Obsession" by Lloyd C. Douglas "Great Lion of God" by Taylor Caldwell "The Greatest Story Ever Told" by Fulton Oursler "The Greatest Book Ever Written" by Fulton Oursler "The Greatest Faith Ever Known" by Fulton Oursler "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle I'm not sure how many are actually Catholic, but they're all great Christian reads.
Bud MacFarlane, Jr wrote a trilogy of fiction Catholic books beginning with Pierced by Sword and ending with House of Gold. Not even sure how many times I have read them.
Greetings Father Mark, Catholic Literature Works based on St Anthony of Padua, St.Ignatius Loyola, St.Joan of Arc and Special mention about St.Mother Teresa moves towards Soulful, Positive Manner. Also Cathechism simply gives Significant insights into the Life. Be Safe and Stay Safe, Kind Respect with Prayers, - RanjithJoseph (R.J)
So great you've mentioned "Quo vadis". If you could get anywhere anything from another Polish author - Jan Dobraczyński, I would strongly recommend it. At least "The Shadow of the Father" was translated to english and is available.
The Father Brown series is a problem because they make it as secular as they can. The reason the books are wonderful is that Fr. Brown's Catholicism informs everything he does Stick with the books.
@@elisabethpatterson8821 Or, watch the series and enjoy it and read the series and also enjoy that. If your goal, however, is to not allow anything into your brain which is not pure-grade 100% of [insert whatever that is] then make sure to avoid anything that is not pure-grade 100% of [whatever that is]
@@elisabethpatterson8821 oh you're just saying that because I'm disagreeing with you. :) Besides, my comment was not rude. It did, however, make a point with which you disagree. If we agreed, you might not have said anything at all and chuckled! G.K. (the author of Father Brown after all) used humor and wit to try and make points with people who wouldn't listen otherwise. I think only his opponents found him rude. What would he say about avoiding a tv show because it didn't perfectly suit a viewer's preference for the books? Anyway, if you ever find yourself being called rude when you were trying to make a point using cleverness, remember our brief time together here on UA-cam! Sometimes people find offense where none was even offered. I bet even you do that sometimes. :)
The shadow of the Father, by Jan Dobraczynski. Historical fiction of the nativity of Jesus with focus in Saint Joseph. Increased mu devotion to Saint Joseph by 100x. As a father of two young kids, I completely relate to Saint Joseph fears but was completely inspired by his faith, courage and love to God and Virgin Mary.
I haven't read anything by him yet so thanks for the recommendation! As you seem to like religious books: I make summaries and reviews of Christian books on my channel :)
That Flannery O’Conner book will mess you up if you read it too young. I read it before I was 25 when it was recommended by Laura Bush in 2003. Same with Tolstoy’s War and Peace or Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov. I don’t know why, but Russian Literature tends to be so much more raw and real with people about the struggles people go through in life.
C.S. Lewis is great! Always! Especially Mere Christianity! As you seem to like religious books: I make summaries and reviews of Christian books on my channel :)
The Real Presence- St.Peter Julian Eymard My Imitation of Christ- Confraternity Of The Precious Blood My Daily Bread- Confraternity Of The Precious Blood
Yes!!! Catholic Book Club should be a thing! I'm an avid reader. But ever since I started studying the Bible and Cathechism more, I found that a lot of what I used to read aren't in line with Catholic teaching. I've lost my taste for the stuff I used to read before. I've been meaning to take my reading in a new direction, but I don't know where to start. Thanks for this Father! ❤️
If you don´t know where to start maybe my channel could help, I make summaries and reviews of Catholic books. I alos have a playlist with must-reads :)
Ignatius Press also has a book club where they pick a book and discuss a chapter each week. ua-cam.com/users/ignatiuspressplaylists
One Step Closer by Br Anthony Freeman is a great one especially during Lent
I was so proud, that you said that Quo vadis is your favorite! Wow! Henryk Sienkiewicz was a Polish author who didn't write as a catholic writer, He was just a writer who was catholic (as most Polish people a hundred years ago). And he got a Nobel for his novels. Quo vadis was translated to multiple languages. I think that only The Little Diary of st. Faustina has more translations as a Polish book. And I'm from Poland, that's why I write this comment. Sorry for my ortography! God bless you!
No one mentions Mark Twains Joan of Arc book! HE spent 20 years researching for it, and thought of it as his best work. Incredible! And Lay Seige to Heaven is my well worn tome!!
Helena by Evelyn Waugh
He DID mention Mark Twain's book on St. Joan of Arc. I've read it twice & will read it again, for sure!
Samuel L Clemens' wife said that he was most proud of his work on Joan of Arc! Awesome read!
The imitation of Christ 10/10 recommended 🙏
Just finished reading Kristin Lavransdatter. Loved it. Beautifully written and something one can re-read and glean something new from each reading. Thank you.
“Searching for and Maintaining Peace”, by Father Jacques Philippe. Now more than ever we can all benefit from this book. Loved it!
I have trouble finishing books, but this one I did. So easy, such a gem. I underlined and starred so many passages.
@@thisgirl5933 Definitely a great book! When you read any that he’s written you feel like he’s speaking directly to you.
Absolutely LOVE this book! It's a must-read and permanent part of my library! Great for referencing over and over!
@@thisgirl5933 i summarize and review religious books on my channel. Maybe my videos will help you to chose the books that you will be able to finish as someone has reviwed them for u :)
I also love Thirsting for Prayer!
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. I heard it as an audio book and it was life-changing.
Totally agree with the “life changing” comment!!!
You're killing me with the omission of Graham Greene!! The End of the Affair, The Heart of the Matter and The Power and the Glory are all fantastic Catholic novels.
Thanks for the recommendation! Btw I make summaries and reviews of Christian books on my channel that might be interesting for you as you like reading books :)
1. whats up Andrew!? 2. Great suggestions. 3. G.K Chesterton - Orthodoxy, or Fr. Brown
The Power and the Glory IS powerful!!
I personally love all the Narnia books. I know C.S Lewis was not Catholic but I happened to read the Narnia books while on a silent retreat and they are just beautifully packed with Christian values and spirituality that lifts up the soul.
Thanks Fr. Mark-Mary for the wonderful suggestions. 😊
Don't stop with his Narnia books. Everything he wrote is worth reading.
Especially The Screwtape Letters and the Space Trilogy. Perelandra, the middle book of The Space Trilogy is a must read.
And for non fiction, anything by Scott Hahn, theology in language that can be understood by anyone.
Micheal O'Brian island of the world is a top catholic read
I could't agree more, and bonus, the more you do this, the more you WANT to do it. Start with daily discipline to replace old habits and soon your desires will evolve away from what limits to what expands.
I’ve been spoiled to audiobooks…
Multi-tasking while I listen…
I’m praying to schedule time to be still and spend time and read….Thank you
Brideshead Revisited is on my shelf... I guess it's time to actually pick it up this weekend.
It's excellent; really high level prose. Waugh was a master stylist. It is deeply religious as well but not in an immediately obvious way.
Go for it !!
One of my absolute favorite books is "With God in Russia" by Walter Ciszek. Whenever I feel down, knowing what he went through and how he kept his faith always uplifts me.
He wrote another book called 'He leadeth me', also about his experience in Russia, because he felt that "With God in Russia" hadn't really got to the bottom of how the experience had transformed him spiritually. It is an extraordinary book. I can open it at any page, and it goes straight to my heart.
@@misszut192 Someone literally told me about this book yesterday! Between that and your comment, I think I need to buy a copy right now!
Totally love Quo Vadis. I read that several years ago, and it's a book that still stays with me. I think about it a lot.
Thank you for your list-will be adding them to my list! I recommend Diary of a Country Priest-small book, big impact-the book stays with you…
A Canticle for Leibowitz is a post-apocalyptic novel by American writer Walter M. Miller Jr., set in a Catholic monastery. Great story of keeping the flame of the Catholic faith alive through major trials and tribulations.
Thank you for mentioning "Quo vadis" book by Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz who was awarded Nobel prize in literature. Quo vadis? (where are you going?) refers to, as legend says, the question Quo vadis Domine? asked by St. Peter to Jesus Christ. It takes place in Rome when Roman empire was run by Nero Julius Caesar.
My grandparents had the movie and my mom was surprised I loved it so much
CS Lewis . An Anglican who wrote for ALL Christians, regardless of denomination - and often quoted by Catholic theologians, e.g.Bishop Barron.
Uniformity with God’s Will - St. Alphonsus de Liguori is one of my favorites. 32 pages long and reread-able always.
Agree! One of the best religious books I've ever read!😍 I made a video about it on my channel!
Don’t you mean Uniformity with Gods Will ?
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The Complete Little World of Don Camillo! Hysterical little stories and so well written :)
And very funny.
Hi Fr. Mark-Mary. The book that I'd highly recommend is the "Diary of St. Faustina". It has totally changed my perspective of the saints and other holy people of God. Up until 2-and-a-half years ago, I'd never even heard about the Divine Mercy or the chaplet of the Divine Mercy. Never read the books by Tolkien, CS Lewis etc. Will definitely check out Louis de Wohl & Henryk Sienkiewicz. Thank you for the recommendations and God bless. +
Extraordinary! I started the Divine Mercy chaplet immediately after reading it. Wonderful!
Reading Kristin Lavransdatter now. Love it so far.
Love this! My favorite is Les Mis. I think the classics in general teach us so much about human nature, sin & goodness, temptation & the fruits of virtue. My recs: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, Emma, Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen, & others by these others, especially for women. God bless!
I also read and enjoyed both Les Mis and Jane Eyre.
What a change fifty years makes! When I was in high school, Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame were on the Index. Of course, when we were told that in religion class, my friends and I hurried home to filch my father's copies off his shelf and read them, along with Chaucer's The Miller's Tale. The Canterbury Tales was in the school library, but The Miller's Tale contains some mildly crude language, so the Sisters had pasted the pages together. If you want kids to read something, tell them they cant!
C S Lewis' Screwtape letters is a fascinating short read!
C.S. Lewis is great! Especially Mere Christianity! As you seem to like religious books: I make summaries and reviews of Christian books on my channel :)
One of my favorite books, extremely well written.
How about his Space Trilogy?
@@mordocai1693 would you cara to tell me the name? I was recommended but wasn't told the name of the book
CS Lewis is a good writer but... Sadly he is not catholic so...
I am loving reading all these wonderful book recommendations. I am currently reading CS Lewis’s The Space Trilogy. It’s science fiction jampacked with theology! I’m enjoying it very much!
The first time I read that trilogy, I hated the third book. Now, however, I believe it is the best one of the trilogy.
Thank you Fr. Mark. I am sooooo completely grateful for you.
During the height of the pandemic I came across you.
I've been watching every since.
Thank you for all the friars I have met on your segments.
You guys have really helped this old lady through some tough spiritual battles.
No, it's not just the young folks.The devil hits us seniors really hard. People can call it imaginary all they want but, yes hes very real and wants to take us out.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the book reccomendations.
The Picture of Dorian Gray is top tier literature. Absolute must read! Oscar Wilde isnt usually mentioned in Catholic circles but this book is so important, though it might not be apparent until the end
"Quo Vadis" is one of the very best books I've ever read, it's about time I read it again.
Yes , yes, yes! Michael O'Brien. Yes.
I love a small book by one of your founders "When Did We See You Lord" by Bishop Baker and Fr Groechel. It shows you ways to see Jesus and find time when we think we can't to help others.
I’m currently reading “Quo vadis” at your suggestion and I really like it so far! Thanks 😀
I’ve now read Louis de Wohl’s Citadel of God about St. Benedictus!! Wow! Have started The Restless Flame about St. Augustine. Really am enjoying the historical fiction.
Thank you Fr.Mark. I started watching Fr.Mike and I have to say out of everyone on this channel you are my favorite. You're content is short, sweet and powerful...many thanks..I look forward to your next video.
I started out with Fr. Mike too. Father Josh Johnson is good too.
@@Iworkwithnitwits agreed! I like Fr. Josh too...
I want to one day write / direct a movie about Saint Thecla. Not enough people know about her amazing story, if they do they know the acts of Paul + Thecla
Tale of Two Cities, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Grandmother and the Priest, Great Lion of God, Dear and Glorious Physician
I also read and enjoyed both Tale of Two Cities and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The latter book is definitely better than the movie version.
All Creatures Great and Small, James Harriot, not Catholic but wholesome stories abt a country vet, whole series v enjoyable
Thank you for this podcast and the list and feedback being shared…adding to my book pile. I’d toss in Rediscover Jesus by Matthew Kelly.
I confirm:from my first step to Jesus, from my first confession- it is a battle for my heart between image of the world and power of love of Holy Spirit,that Spirit, which Jesus left to the Church.
I liked "The Robe," by Lloyd C. Douglas. Not explicitly Catholic, but is Christian, not anti-Catholic.
Dairy of St. Faustina Kowalska - Divine Mercy in My Soul. This is such a crucial book to read. You won’t be able to put it down. It’s a biography about St.Faustina how Jesus appears to her and her spiritual journey as a nun to proclaim Jesus Mercy to the whole world by the will of God. How she was asked by Jesus to get a painting done of how he appeared to her, with the inscription “Jesus I Trust in You”. The Mercy hour( witch is every day at 3 o’clock) how he wants us to come to his mercy and trust in him. The prayers Jesus wants us to say and the chaplet. How he wants to save us and how much he loves us.
This will to open up your eyes and Trust in his Mercy. Trust in him. And the blessed Holy Mother of God. Mother of Mercy. I highly highly recommend this to all the souls.
My God Bless you all, may he pour out his Mercy on all.
Thank you Father Mark-Mary. I have been wishing for some fictional catholic books. Looks like my prayer as been answered!
Peace Father!
Sienkiewicz ❤ One of the greatest Polish writers 🇵🇱 I recommend Jan Dobraczyński - The Shadow of the Father and Lloyd Cassel Douglas - The Robe 😊
If you're suffering, in trial, or need healing...
1. Be Healed, Bob Schuchts (2014)
2. When You Suffer, Jeff Cavins (2015)
3. You Are Never Alone, Max Lucado (2020)
I enjoy books from author Matthew Kelly. ☺️
I’m currently reading Jordan Peterson, God and Christianity By Christopher Kaczor and Matthew R. Petrusek
Published by the Word on Fire Institute . It’s really interesting to look at the Bible through a psychological lens, and how that aligns through the catholic interpretation of the Bible.
End of the Affair by Graham Greene.. would be outstanding for concerts or potential converts!!!
I remember from my childhood, during the easter season, watching with my parents the Quo Vadis movie, so i think it is time to read the source .... Thanks for the recommendation. Poco a Poco vamos a llegar, or like Father Zazano says: Hasta el Cielo No Paramos :)
Ya no lo he visto :/ Como a Usted le gustan libros religiosos, tal vez le gustaría también mi canál, hago resumenes de libros católicos :)
Jesus, Mary, I love you save souls!
Quo vadis AMAZING!!. SEÑOR DONDE VAS? I completely agree with you..
MY LIFE WITH THE SAINTS BY FR JAMES MARTIN! So good 😊
This is such a great channel! Thank you for all you do!
I really enjoyed Waker Percy's Lost in the Cosmos, and of course anything by CS Lewis
I read a book about St. Brendan in high school - it was really good and informative.
Thanks, Fr. Mark-Mary for your wise counsel.
Other ideas :
- the Jesus series by Anne Rice, she wrote them when she had reverted back to Catholicism
- Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
- Persian Letters by Montesquieu
- The Little Prince by Saint-Exupéry
- The Viper's Tangle by Mauriac
- Don Quixotes by Cervantes
- Diary of a Country Priest by Bernanos
- The Exorcist by Blatty
- The Brothers Karamasov by Dostoevsky (though he was Orthodox)
- East of Eden by Steinbeck (he was Anglican, but mixed in some Catholicism in his novels)
I absolutely needed this video! Thank you guys! Thanks Father, God Bless taking notes.
Do you have or can you please make a video about how to choose books to read as a Catholic?
Would highly recommend “Lord of the World” by Monsignor Robert Hugh Benson. An excellent dystopian novel by an Anglican convert written a century ago.
Apparently Pope Francis read it, however, it appears that he joined the wrong team, having renounced his papal titles. Absp. Vigano suggests in his llast communication says that Bergoglio has applied for the position to preside over the New World Order ecumenical religion that’s been referred to as Chrislam”. It certainly won’t be Christ Centered !!!
My juniors just finished reading that book in school. 😊
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Indeed. It is very close to coming true
Yes! It’s amazing how Msgr. Benson could write a book 100 years ago that is so dead on for what we currently are experiencing in our culture!
The Keys of the Kingdom by Dr A J Cronin. One of my all time favourites.Epic
Michael O'Brian is great writer...all his books are awesome!
Not really catholic, but Christian literature... Redeeming love by Francine River is amazing
"Quo Vadis" was a great movie, so, I think, the book must be better! Thank you very much father Mark Mary. 🙏
Thank you for the list Fr. Mark-Mary! Maybe I'll summarize some of them on my channel.
I would add “The Betrothed “ by Alessandro Manzoni and “Diary of a Country Priest” by Georges Bernanos.
“Diary of a Country Priest”, great book!
Thanks Fr. Mark- Mary! Yes, l have read Mark Twain's book recently. He was anti - Catholic or rather, he had eccentric views about lots of things but he was fascinated by the life of Joan of Arc, going so far as to travel to France to research the book, saying it was the best book he had ever written.
I love the theme music to Brideshead. Evelyn { pronounced Eve Lyn} Waugh was married to a woman called Evelyn but she cheated on him. He later became Catholic, managed to get an annulment and remarried. He was very precise in his use of language . He was afflicted and tormented in different ways, sometimes by voices in his head. A saintly man!
As you seem to like religious books: I make summaries and reviews of Christian books on my channel :)
@@BiblicalBookworm which ones do you recommend for Catholic?
@@carmenslade3656 so far all of my books have been Catholic. I have a playlist with must-reads
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"The Robe" by Lloyd C. Douglas
"The Big Fisherman" by Lloyd C. Douglas
"The Silver Chalice" by Thomas B. Costain
"Ben Hur" by Lew Wallace
"Magnificent Obsession" by Lloyd C. Douglas
"Great Lion of God" by Taylor Caldwell
"The Greatest Story Ever Told" by Fulton Oursler
"The Greatest Book Ever Written" by Fulton Oursler
"The Greatest Faith Ever Known" by Fulton Oursler
"A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle
I'm not sure how many are actually Catholic, but they're all great Christian reads.
Wow thanks for that list!! As you seem to like religious books: I make summaries and reviews of Christian books on my channel :)
@@BiblicalBookworm I just subscribed and sure look forward to some new Christian books!
@@BiblicalBookworm also "Death Comes for the Archbishop" by Willa Cather
The Agony and.the.Ecstasy too
I also read and enjoyed "A Wrinkle in Time."
Thank you for this! I need something to read. Television is so poor now, it’s hard to find something wholesome that is worth watching.
Praise be Jesus,
Divine Mercy in my soul, the Diary of Saint Faustina. 🙏❤️
I would add Chesterton's Manalive and Grahm Greene's The Power and the Glory. Another must read, though not Catholic, is Brother's Karamozov.
I read Sigrid Undset’s “Catherine of Siena” and it’s great.
awesome. i was literally just trying to find some good Catholic friendly books and wondering how I was going to go about doing that
Interior peace by Jacques Philippe is amazing!
The Saint’s Guide to Happiness is EXCELLENT.
When You Suffer: Biblical Keys to Hope and Understanding (2016) by Jeff Cavins is so good on so many levels and for so many reasons.
Bud MacFarlane, Jr wrote a trilogy of fiction Catholic books beginning with Pierced by Sword and ending with House of Gold. Not even sure how many times I have read them.
Ooh, I really enjoyed Pierced by a Sword, but I had no idea it was part of a trilogy. Thanks for mentioning!
I really like those, too
Greetings Father Mark,
Catholic Literature Works based on St Anthony of Padua, St.Ignatius Loyola, St.Joan of Arc and Special mention about St.Mother Teresa moves towards Soulful, Positive Manner. Also Cathechism simply gives Significant insights into the Life.
Be Safe and Stay Safe,
Kind Respect with Prayers,
- RanjithJoseph (R.J)
Theology and Sanity by Frank Sheed. It is hard to imagine knowing anything about God in context without having read this or some similar book.
Thank you Padre for a great resource. Always looking for decent books to read, or to listen to while driving.
Also "Death Comes for the Archbishop" by Willa Cather
Fr. MarkMary, I'd love to have you as my personal friend (and mentor)!! 😅
Lovely FR Mark mary thank you God bless you
So great you've mentioned "Quo vadis". If you could get anywhere anything from another Polish author - Jan Dobraczyński, I would strongly recommend it. At least "The Shadow of the Father" was translated to english and is available.
Wawoo thanks for sharing....I'm gonna read them
As you seem to like religious books: I make summaries and reviews of Christian books on my channel :)
Any of G. K. Chesterton books are awesome. Im reading a collection of his essays now, called In Defense of Sanity. But his other books are great too
His Father Brown books are great. There's a TV series based on them, too, which I've heard is a phenomenally well-done show
The Father Brown series is a problem because they make it as secular as they can. The reason the books are wonderful is that Fr. Brown's Catholicism informs everything he does
Stick with the books.
@@elisabethpatterson8821 Or, watch the series and enjoy it and read the series and also enjoy that. If your goal, however, is to not allow anything into your brain which is not pure-grade 100% of [insert whatever that is] then make sure to avoid anything that is not pure-grade 100% of [whatever that is]
@@mordocai1693 I watched a few episodes, and formed an opinion.
It's not clever to be rude.
@@elisabethpatterson8821 oh you're just saying that because I'm disagreeing with you. :) Besides, my comment was not rude. It did, however, make a point with which you disagree. If we agreed, you might not have said anything at all and chuckled! G.K. (the author of Father Brown after all) used humor and wit to try and make points with people who wouldn't listen otherwise. I think only his opponents found him rude. What would he say about avoiding a tv show because it didn't perfectly suit a viewer's preference for the books?
Anyway, if you ever find yourself being called rude when you were trying to make a point using cleverness, remember our brief time together here on UA-cam!
Sometimes people find offense where none was even offered. I bet even you do that sometimes. :)
I LOVE LOUIS DE WOHL!!!
I would recommend The Story of a Soul. By St. Therese of Lisieux
The shadow of the Father, by Jan Dobraczynski. Historical fiction of the nativity of Jesus with focus in Saint Joseph. Increased mu devotion to Saint Joseph by 100x. As a father of two young kids, I completely relate to Saint Joseph fears but was completely inspired by his faith, courage and love to God and Virgin Mary.
Michael O’Brien is incredible and must be read
Island of the World is amazing literature. It's length might scare people but well worth the effort.
I haven't read anything by him yet so thanks for the recommendation! As you seem to like religious books: I make summaries and reviews of Christian books on my channel :)
Thank you! Looking forward to checking these out.
I pray for the catholic church having lot priests and monks nuns who think like you father 😇
Thank you!
Henryk Sienkiewicz pronounced Henrik Shenkyevich…
God bless!!
Look fwd to reading some of these - thanks for lead. Would recommend Ida Goerres ‘The Hidden Face’ (on St Therese of Lisieux) and Thomas Merton.
my favorite is a short little book called The Gospel of Mark 🤣😂🙂🙃
Thank you!
The Cardinal is another awesome novel. These are all great recommendations! Thank you and God bless!
That Flannery O’Conner book will mess you up if you read it too young. I read it before I was 25 when it was recommended by Laura Bush in 2003. Same with Tolstoy’s War and Peace or Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov. I don’t know why, but Russian Literature tends to be so much more raw and real with people about the struggles people go through in life.
Morte D'urban by J.F. Powers is fantastic and well worth your time!
Read G. K. Chesterton, I guess. And C. S. Lewis, of course.
GKC is based. I read his books over and over.
C.S. Lewis is great! Always! Especially Mere Christianity! As you seem to like religious books: I make summaries and reviews of Christian books on my channel :)
The Real Presence- St.Peter Julian Eymard
My Imitation of Christ- Confraternity Of The Precious Blood
My Daily Bread- Confraternity Of The Precious Blood
Thanks for the recommendations! As you seem to like religious books: I make summaries and reviews of Christian books on my channel :)