Best Christian Popes Books
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1. Monuments, Marvels, and Miracles: A Traveler's Guide to Catholic America
Author: by Marion Amberg
English
480 pages
1681923394
America’s got faith! You’ll find it in every state – in grand cathedrals and tiny chapels, in miracle shrines and underwater statues, and even in blessed dirt. Finding these sacred places hasn’t been easy, until now! Monuments, Marvels, and Miracles: A Traveler’s Guide to Catholic America takes you to more than 500 of the country’s most intriguing holy sites, each with a riveting story to tell.
Stories about: architecture (the interior of Guardian Angels Cathedral in Las Vegas resembles angel wings) religious history (at Maryland’s Old Bohemia, Jesuit priests lived and worked incognito during anti-Catholic persecution) artifacts (the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia holds an original cast by Saint Catherine Labour) answered prayer (from the Grasshopper Chapel in Minnesota to the Coral Miracle Church in Hawaii) healing places, beautiful places, hidden places, places where saints walked, and much more.
Organized by state and region, Monuments, Marvels, and Miracles can help you easily plan your vacation or pilgrimage, and find sites close to you that you’ve never heard of. Chapters also include Catholic trivia and color photos. Websites, phone numbers, addresses, and other pertinent information are included.
2. The Warning: Testimonies and Prophecies of the Illumination of Conscience
Author: by Christine Watkins
Queen of Peace Media
English
316 pages
This highly acclaimed and captivating book offers the world the most thorough understanding to date of the Warning, or the Illumination of Consciencea critical moment in human history when every person alive will see their soul in the light of divine truthincluding fascinating stories of those who have already experienced it for themselves.
Christine Watkins has done a tremendous workinvaluable and timely says Mark Mallet. Bishop Gavin Ashenden, Chaplain to the Queen of England (2008-2017) comments in his foreword to the book, I devoured it, unable to put it down. InspirationalI highly recommend it, says Fr.John Struzzo.Monsignor Ralph J.
Chieffo urges, Read this prophetic book and believe, and Fr. Bernardin Mugabo makes the heartfelt appeal, I wish everyone would read this! Bishop Ashenden, begins his foreword with, Every so often a book falls into one’s hands that is particularly powerful in unveiling the mystery and power of God’s purpose for his Church today, and this is one such.
3. NRSV, Catholic Bible, Gift Edition, Leathersoft, White, Comfort Print: Holy Bible
Author: by Catholic Bible Press
English
1472 pages
0785230386
Pope Francis has said of the Bible, Take it, carry it with you and read it every day: It is Jesus himself speaking to you in it! This beautiful gift edition of the Catholic Bible is the perfect gift for special milestones in every Catholic’s journey of faith, such as Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, or RCIA.
Extra helpsincluding reading plans and prayers, book introductions, a timeline of Catholic and world history, a glossary of important terms, a concordance, full-color maps, and moremake this ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about Scripture and Catholic practice.
About the NRSV: Renowned for its balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV is a trustworthy translation appropriate for personal spiritual formation and in the academy. This Catholic Edition of the NRSV bears the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church and is approved for private use and study by the Catholic faithful.
Features include:Complete Catholic Bible, including the Deuterocanonical books, with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic ChurchPresentation pages for dedications and recording eventsArticles explaining fundamental Catholic beliefs and practicesIntroductions to every book of the BibleDurable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your deskFull-color mapsExceptionally readable 8-point print size in the exclusive NRSV Comfort Print typefaceAnglicized text * Angelus, St. Peter’s Square, April 6, 2014 Libreria Editrice Vaticana.Used by permission.
4. Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future
Author: by Pope Francis
English
160 pages
1982171863
In this uplifting and practical book, written in collaboration with his biographer, Austen Ivereigh, the preeminent spiritual leader explains why we mustand how we canmake the world safer, fairer, and healthier for all people now. In the COVID crisis, the beloved shepherd of over one billion Catholics saw the cruelty and inequity of our society exposed more vividly than ever before.
He also saw, in the resilience, generosity, and creativity of so many people, the means to rescue our society, our economy, and our planet. In direct, powerful prose, Pope Francis urges us not to let the pain be in vain.
He begins Let Us Dream by exploring what this crisis can teach us about how to handle upheaval of any kind in our own lives and the world at large. With unprecedented candor, he reveals how three crises in his own life changed him dramatically for the better.
By its very nature, he shows, crisis presents us with a choice: we make a grievous error if we try to return to some pre-crisis state. But if we have the courage to change, we can emerge from the crisis better than before.
5. NRSV, Catholic Bible, Gift Edition, Leathersoft, Teal, Comfort Print: Holy Bible
Author: by Catholic Bible Press
English
1472 pages
0785230416
Pope Francis has said of the Bible, Take it, carry it with you and read it every day: It is Jesus himself speaking to you in it! This beautiful gift edition of the Catholic Bible is the perfect gift for special milestones in every Catholic’s journey of faith, such as Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, or RCIA.
Extra helpsincluding reading plans and prayers, book introductions, a timeline of Catholic and world history, a glossary of important terms, a concordance, full-color maps, and moremake this ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about Scripture and Catholic practice.
About the NRSV: Renowned for its balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV is a trustworthy translation appropriate for personal spiritual formation and in the academy. This Catholic Edition of the NRSV bears the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church and is approved for private use and study by the Catholic faithful.
Features include:Complete Catholic Bible, including the Deuterocanonical books, with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic ChurchPresentation pages for dedications and recording eventsArticles explaining fundamental Catholic beliefs and practicesIntroductions to every book of the BibleDurable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your deskFull-color mapsExceptionally readable 8-point print size in the exclusive NRSV Comfort Print typefaceAnglicized text * Angelus, St. Peter’s Square, April 6, 2014 Libreria Editrice Vaticana.Used by permission.
6. NRSV, Catholic Bible, Standard Large Print, Leathersoft, Red, Comfort Print: Holy Bible
Author: by Catholic Bible Press
Catholic Bible Press
English
1472 pages
Pope Francis has said of the Bible, Take it, carry it with you and read it every day: It is Jesus himself speaking to you in it! This beautiful, large print edition of the Catholic Bible invites you to read Scripture daily and hear the voice of Jesus.
With a special typeface designed exclusively for the NRSV, the Catholic Bible, Large Print Standard Edition is one of the most readable editions of the Catholic Scriptures availableperfect for all who desire to spend time in the Word of God.
About the NRSV: Renowned for its balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV is a trustworthy translation appropriate for personal spiritual formation and in the academy. This Catholic Edition of the NRSV bears the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church and is approved for private use and study for the Catholic faithful.
Features include:Complete Catholic Bible, including the Deuterocanonical books, with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic ChurchTranslators’ notes and cross-references showing connections within ScriptureDurable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your deskFull-color mapsExceptionally readable 10-point type size in the exclusive NRSV Comfort Print typeface* Angelus, St. Peter’s Square, April 6, 2014 Libreria Editrice Vaticana.Used by permission.
7. Carlo Acutis: The First Millennial Saint
Author: by Nicola Gori
English
144 pages
168192935X
Carlo Acutis, born May 3, 1991, fully embraced the gift of life. Known as a computer whiz, he also liked to play soccer, video games, and the saxophone. He enjoyed watching his favorite police dramas and making short films with his star cast of cats and dogs.
He had many friends and enjoyed spending time with them. Yet Carlo was a little different at school, in the pizzerias, and on the soccer field. What set Carlo apart was his constant pursuit of holiness. In addition to his fun hobbies, he spent time teaching catechism classes and serving in soup kitchens.
Carlo loved to attend daily Mass and frequent Eucharistic adoration. The Word of God and the Eucharist were the center of his life. Carlo’s unwavering devotion to the Eucharist inspired him to tell the story of Eucharistic miracles through a website he created just for fun.
He wanted to deepen his own knowledge of these phenomena, to strengthen his devotion to Jesus, and to invite others to grow in love for the Eucharist. The website subsequently caught the attention of people across the globe, introducing countless people to Eucharistic miracles.
8. My Heart Will Triumph
Author: by Mirjana Soldo
English
380 pages
0997890606
Mirjana Soldo was only sixteen years old when she and five other children saw a mysterious woman on a hillside near the village of Medjugorje, ex-Yugoslavia. The womanwho possessed an extraordinary beauty and graceidentified herself as the Virgin Mary. The events that began on that summer afternoon in 1981 dramatically changed Mirjana’s life and brought intense suffering at the hands of the communist authorities.
After more than 35 years of apparitions, people still flock to Medjugorje in search of answers to life’s big questions. Stories of miracles abound, and, according to Mirjana, more are yet to comethe Virgin entrusted her with ten prophetic secrets concerning the future of the world.
In her new auto-biography, My Heart Will Triumph, Mirjana tells the story of Medjugorje through her own eyesthe same eyes that reportedly gaze upon the most revered woman in history.
9. Catecismo de la Iglesia Catolica (Spanish Edition)
Author: by U.S. Catholic Church
USCCB Publishing
Spanish
880 pages
Here it is – the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholic throughout the world believe in common. This book is the catechism (the word means “instruction”) that will serve as the standarad for all future catechisms.
The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord’s Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith.
Here is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is, as Pope John Paul II calls it, “a special gift.”
10. You Are the Beloved: Daily Meditations for Spiritual Living
Author: by Henri J. M. Nouwen
English
416 pages
1101906375
Seven million copies of his books in print! This daily devotional from the bestselling author of such spiritual classics as The Return of the Prodigal Son and The Wounded Healer offers deep spiritual insight into human experience, intimacy, brokeness, and mercy.
Nouwen devoted much of his later ministry to emphasizing the singular concept of our identity as the Beloved of God. In an interview, he said that he believed the central moment in Jesus’s public ministry to be his baptism in the Jordan, when Jesus heard the affirmation, “You are my beloved son on whom my favor rests.” “That is the core experience of Jesus,” Nouwen writes.
“He is reminded in a deep, deep way of who he is…. I think his whole life is continually claiming that identity in the midst of everything.”You Are Beloved is a daily devotional intended to empower readers to claim this truth in their own lives.
Featuring the best of Nouwen’s writing from previously published works, this devotional will propel the canon forward as it draws on this rich literature in new and compelling ways. It will appeal to readers already familiar with Nouwen’s work as well as new readers looking for a devotional to guide them into a deeper awareness of their identity in Jesus.
11. The Fisherman's Tomb: The True Story of the Vatican's Secret Search
Author: by John O'Neill
Our Sunday Visitor
English
224 pages
A Texas oilman.A brilliant female archaeologist. An unknown world underneath the Vatican. In 1939, a team of workers beneath the Vatican unearthed an early Christian grave. This surprising discovery launched a secret quest that would last decades a quest to discover the long-lost burial place of the Apostle Peter.
From earliest times, Christian tradition held that Peter a lowly fisherman from Galilee, whom Christ made leader of his Church was executed in Rome by Emperor Nero and buried on Vatican Hill. But his tomb had been lost to history.
Now, funded anonymously by a wealthy American, a small army of workers embarked on the dig of a lifetime. The incredible, sometimes shocking, story of the 75-year search and its key players has never been fully told until now. The quest would pit one of the 20th century’s most talented archaeologists a woman against top Vatican insiders.
The Fisherman’s Tomb is a story of the triumph of faith and genius against all odds. ABOUT THE AUTHORJohn O’Neill is a lawyer and #1 New York Times bestselling author. He has spent much of his life visiting and researching early Christian sites.
12. Theology of the Body for Beginners: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, Sex, and Gender
Author: by Christopher West
Wellspring
English
224 pages
Divorce.Broken families.Sexual abuse.Addiction.Pornography. Same-sex “marriage.” Gender issues. Everywhere we look, we find more and more confusion about the most fundamental truths of human life. As we lose our basic understanding of the meanings of man, woman, marriage, and sex, the question becomes ever more urgent: What does it mean to be a human being?
Against this backdrop, St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body appears as a bright light in the darkness. His writings go straight to the heart of what it means to be fully humanbut they are often difficult for most of us to grasp easily.
That’s where Christopher West comes in. He covers the main points of this revolutionary teaching in a way that you can understand. You’ll see desirephysical, emotional, and spiritualin a whole new light! The first edition of this book was released in 2004 and instantly became an international best seller.
In this updated, revised, and expanded edition, you’ll have access to key insights gleaned from West’s ongoing study on the subject, as well as wisdom from Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. You’ll also discover brand-new insights on how to respond with clarity and compassion to the gender chaos so prevalent in our world today.
13. Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World
Author: by Eric Metaxas
Penguin Books
English
496 pages
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERMetaxas is a scrupulous chronicler and has an eye for a good story…. Full, instructive, and pacey. The Washington PostFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas comes a brilliant and inspiring biography of the most influential man in modern history, Martin Luther, in time for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation On All Hallow’s Eve in 1517, a young monk named Martin Luther posted a document he hoped would spark an academic debate, but that instead ignited a conflagration that would forever destroy the world he knew.
Five hundred years after Luther’s now famous Ninety-five Theses appeared, Eric Metaxas, acclaimed biographer of the bestselling Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, paints a startling portrait of the wild figure whose adamantine faith cracked the edifice of Western Christendom and dragged medieval Europe into the future.
Written in riveting prose and impeccably researched, Martin Luther tells the searing tale of a humble man who, by bringing ugly truths to the highest seats of power, caused the explosion whose sound is still ringing in our ears. Luther’s monumental faith and courage gave birth to the ideals of liberty, equality, and individualism that today lie at the heart of all modern life.
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Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah
Author: by Brant James Pitre
Image (October 30, 2018)
English
240 pages
Brant Pitre is one of the most compelling theological writers on the scene today. Bishop Robert Barron Bestselling author of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist casts new light on the Virgin Mary, illuminating her role in the Old and New Testaments.
Are Catholic teachings on Mary really biblical? Or are they the “traditions of men”? Should she be called the “Mother of God,” or just the mother of Jesus? Did she actually remain a virgin her whole life or do the “brothers of Jesus” refer to her other children?
By praying to Mary, are Catholics worshipping her? And what does Mary have to do with the quest to understand Jesus? In Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, Dr. Pitre takes readers step-by-step from the Garden of Eden to the Book of Revelation to reveal how deeply biblical Catholic beliefs about Mary really are.
Dr. Pitre uses the Old Testament and Ancient Judaism to unlock how the Bible itself teaches that Mary is in fact the new Eve, the Mother of God, the Queen of Heaven and Earth, and the new Ark of the Covenant.
15. Of Men and Mary: How Six Men Won the Greatest Battle of Their Lives
Author: by Christine Watkins
Queen of Peace Media
English
182 pages
Fr.Donald Calloway, MIC, calls this book, Anointed!Exorcist Fr. Gary Thomas, subject of the movie, The Rite, says, OF MEN AND MARY is superb. The six life testimonies contained within it are miraculous, heroic, and truly inspiring. Certain books as this come along that have the power to transform lives, to free people from darkness, claims Br.
Daniel Maria Klimek, T.O.R. I plan to share this tremendous work with many through the years. Powerful in the spirit, OF MEN AND MARY also delivers tasty doses of pure entertainment. You will find yourself inspired by a murderer, a sweet lamb who lost it all, and a man who literally diedand then came back to life.
You will suddenly root for a football player tackled by the Blessed Mother, a man caught up in illicit sexual liaisons, and a man whose marriage was as good as dead. While OF MEN AND MARY may be about six males, it is for everyone, because it is also a book about a woman.
In the heat of the fiercest of spiritual battles, when all seemed lost and these men were left with nothing to stand on but stormy seas, they were given a lifeboat. That lifeboatthat womanis the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is the boat of safety for all of us, the surest and safest passage to the heart of her Son.
