One Book + One Diocese
The Office for Evangelization regularly suggests good Catholic books as a kind of Catholic book club. Individuals are invited to read the book and parishes are encouraged to have study groups.
Current Selection:
Confession: Five Sentences That Will Heal Your Life: Rediscover the Sacrament of Reconciliation
by Dr. Tom Curran with Tracey Rockwell
Those who have read his book, "The Mass: Four Encounters With Jesus That Will Change Your Life," know that Dr. Curran’s style is very engaging, his outline is always creative and his insights are quite motivational. Those who are new to his writing, as well as those who have enjoyed it in the past, are in for a real treat!
The author outlines his book in three parts, entitled, "On Your Mark." "Get Set" and "Go!" It begins with the simple concept of recognizing ourselves as sinners—that is, seeing ourselves like the blind and the deaf who were healed by Jesus and who are every bit as much in need of His healing touch. And that, Dr. Curran proposes, is the prescription for us all: Be healed!
Make a resolution right now to purchase this edifying and motivational book for yourself and also to share it with someone else either by passing it on as a gift or by getting together with others to discuss its contents. The latest edition includes several discussion questions for each of the eight chapters. Reading this book will change your outlook on Confession—if you let it!
Past One Book + One Diocese selections include:
unPlanned: The Dramatic True Story of a Former Planned Parenthood Leader's Eye-Opening Journey across the Life Line
by Abby Johnson (Ignatius Press Edition)
This true story of a young lady who worked for Planned Parenthood for eight years, believing she was helping women, until her mind and heart were converted after a series of events, including the witnessing of an abortion.
A Life with Karol: My Forty-Year Friendship with the Man Who Became Pope
by Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz
From this pseudo-biography, the reader gains insight into the private man who took center stage as a popular and active modern-day pope. Cardinal Dziwisz servers as the editor of a narration about Blessed Pope John Paul II by Gian Franco Svidercoschi, covering the major events of Karol's life in Poland and his years serving as pope in the Vatican.
The Mass: Four Encounters with Jesus that will Change Your Life
by Dr. Tom Curran
A great study of the Mass with 5 chapters and Study Guide, just 125 pages and affordable. A good preparation for the new translation of the Roman Missal, this reflection on what happens at Mass would be a good start in growing in appreciation for the Mass.
The New Age Counterfeit
by Johnnette Benkovic
"A Study Guide for Individual of Group Use" offering 13 brief lessons to understand the New Age Movement and its variety of beliefs and programs that often mask its anti-Christian and even demonic elements.
The Diary of a Country Priest
by Georges Bernanos
This selection in honor of the Year for Priests provides entertaining insights into priestly life, especially the challenges it poses. This Catholic novel is a moving story of a young French country priest that allows the reader to share in his joys and sorrows. This imaginary diary is so realistic in its presentation that the reader is moved to compassion toward the story’s main character.
Treasure in Clay
by The Most Rev. Fulton J. Sheen
Learn about America’s favorite television personality and religion teacher as Archbishop Sheen shares the joys and challenges of his priestly and episcopal ministry in his own words.
The Cure of Ars: The Priest Who Out-talked the Devil
by Milton Lomask
For the “Year for Priests”, learn more about St. John Vianney, Patron Saint of Priests. An easy-to-read historical novel about a great 19th Century French saint.
Left to Tell
by Immaculee Ilibagiza
Discovering God amidst the Rwandan holocaust.
St. Paul: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics
by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J.
A great tool for individual or group study to honor the Year of St. Paul. Each of the six chapters includes study questions, chapter exercises and a reading checklist. At just 90 pages long and it is very easy to read. Treat yourself, and perhaps a friend as well.
Sword of the Spirit: A Beginner's Guide to St. Paul
by Christopher Cuddy and Mark Hart
In honor of the Year of St. Paul, this book is ideal for both teens or adults, individuals or groups to understanding Catholic doctrine in Paul’s writings, with an outline of his epistles, missionary journeys and themes.
The Virtue Driven Life
by Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R.
Rediscover virtue as it should be understood in our modern lives. The popular Franciscan Friar of the Renewal charming conversational style and entertaining wit challenges us even as he educates.
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