Michele's Book Corner
Here are some books which I have enjoyed and which I have found helpful over the years. They are in no particular order. Remember, taste in books is subjective, so these are simply my recommendations and nothing more.
This page has general spiritual books and books about Scripture. You can find other categories such as Prayer or Saints on the drop down pages under the tab "More" on the top right side.
Book: The Beauty of Holiness, by Michele L. Catanese
You can go to my blog, Heart Speaks to Heart, to access the Archives for older blog entries as well as the ones for the current month which are still open. Simply click on the tab at the top of this page which says "Michele's Blog."
I am also quoted in a gorgeous book on the art of the iconographer, Fr. William Hart McNichols called Image to Insight: The Art of William Hart McNichols by John D. Dadosky, art by William Hart McNichols. You can find the quote on page 96. There is also a reference to one of my blog entries on page 145, note 8.
Spirituality Books and Books on Scripture
Christian Spirituality: Themes from the Tradition, by Lawrence S. Cunningham and Keith J. Egan
Understanding Christian Spirituality, by Michael Downey
The Essential Spirituality Handbook, by Wendy M. Wright
Christian Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition, by Jordan Aumann. O.P.
Christian Spirituality, by Charles J. Healey, S.J.
Christian Spirituality, by Richard Woods, O.P.
The Fulfillment of All Desire, by Ralph Martin
The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, by James Martin, S.J.
What is Ignatian Spirituality? by David L. Fleming, S.J.
Orthodoxy, by Paul Evdokimov
Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word: Meditations on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, (Vol. 1-3), by Erasmo
Leiva-Merikakis
You Can Understand the Bible, by Peter Kreeft
Coming Soon: Unlocking the Book of Revelation, by Michael Barber
The Glory of the Lord: A Theological Aesthetics, Vol. VI: The Old Covenant by Hans Urs Von Balthasar
Surprised by Joy, by C.S. Lewis
Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis
[All of the books by Heather King are spiritual. Many of these are memoirs, but she lives her faith so all are spiritual.]
Shirt of Flame: My Year with St. Therese of Lisieux by Heather King
Parched: A Memoir by Heather King
Redeemed: Stumbling Toward God, Sanity, and the Peace That Passes All Understanding, by Heather King
Stripped: Cancer, Culture and the Cloud of Unknowing by Heather King
The Seven Story Mountain, by Thomas Merton
Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander, by Thomas Merton
*Selected Poetry of Jessica Powers, edited by Regina Siegfried and Robert Morneau (Some of my favorite spiritual poetry!)
Left to Tell, by Immaculée Ilibagiza (This is an amazing book about Immaculée's faith and the power of forgiveness. All of the books by Immaculée are "must reads"!)
Led By Faith, by Immaculée Ilibagiza
Our Lady of Kibeho, by Immaculée Ilibagiza
Exploring the Miraculous, by Michael O'Neil
Here is a gem: The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ by Fleming Rutledge.
Understanding Christian Spirituality, by Michael Downey
The Essential Spirituality Handbook, by Wendy M. Wright
Christian Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition, by Jordan Aumann. O.P.
Christian Spirituality, by Charles J. Healey, S.J.
Christian Spirituality, by Richard Woods, O.P.
The Fulfillment of All Desire, by Ralph Martin
The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, by James Martin, S.J.
What is Ignatian Spirituality? by David L. Fleming, S.J.
Orthodoxy, by Paul Evdokimov
Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word: Meditations on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, (Vol. 1-3), by Erasmo
Leiva-Merikakis
You Can Understand the Bible, by Peter Kreeft
Coming Soon: Unlocking the Book of Revelation, by Michael Barber
The Glory of the Lord: A Theological Aesthetics, Vol. VI: The Old Covenant by Hans Urs Von Balthasar
Surprised by Joy, by C.S. Lewis
Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis
[All of the books by Heather King are spiritual. Many of these are memoirs, but she lives her faith so all are spiritual.]
Shirt of Flame: My Year with St. Therese of Lisieux by Heather King
Parched: A Memoir by Heather King
Redeemed: Stumbling Toward God, Sanity, and the Peace That Passes All Understanding, by Heather King
Stripped: Cancer, Culture and the Cloud of Unknowing by Heather King
The Seven Story Mountain, by Thomas Merton
Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander, by Thomas Merton
*Selected Poetry of Jessica Powers, edited by Regina Siegfried and Robert Morneau (Some of my favorite spiritual poetry!)
Left to Tell, by Immaculée Ilibagiza (This is an amazing book about Immaculée's faith and the power of forgiveness. All of the books by Immaculée are "must reads"!)
Led By Faith, by Immaculée Ilibagiza
Our Lady of Kibeho, by Immaculée Ilibagiza
Exploring the Miraculous, by Michael O'Neil
Here is a gem: The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ by Fleming Rutledge.