RESOURCES - BOOKS

Catechism of the Catholic Church

The Catechism of the Catholic Church is detailed explanation of our faith, in clear language. It has an excellent index so you can look up specific topics that you want to know about.

YouCat

The YouCat is a Youth Catechism. It covers the same material as the Catechism of the Catholic Church, but in a "question and answer" style, that is very engaging. You can also look up topics that you are interested in, to find out what the Catholic Church teaches on them.

Forgiveness: Breaking Free and Moving On

Most of us find it hard to forgive others and ourselves, even though we know it’s good for us and is an important part of our Christian faith and other spiritual practices. If you’ve struggled to forgive, this practical book can help you get started on this path to freedom.

Embracing forgiveness brings peace – to your life, to those around you and to your community. Are you ready to choose forgiveness as a way of life?

Using stories of real people as examples, the authors gently lead the reader through the process and the various issues that can arise. Sixteen Tools and Strategies for healing, moving forward and forgiveness offer tried-and-true techniques to support the life-giving decision to forgive.

The book available on Amazon.ca, here: Forgiveness: Breaking Free and Moving On.

The Imitation of Christ Book by Thomas à Kempis

The Imitation of Christ is regarded as the most important devotional work in Catholicism, and it is the most widely read devotional work next to the Bible. Apart from the Bible no book has been translated into more languages than the Imitation of Christ.

The Imitation of Christ is a Christian devotional book, first composed in Latin (as De Imitatione Christi) ca. 1418-1427 AD. It is a handbook for the spiritual life arising from the Devotio Moderna movement, of which Kempis was a member.

Pauline Books & Media

You can get the above books and many more awesome Catholic books from the Pauline Sisters at Pauline Books & Media, and it helps support the excellent work they do.

"Pauline Books and Media is a mission of the Daughters of St. Paul. For over 100 years the sisters have been giving Christ to the world through every possible form of communications. the Daughters of St. Paul carry out their mission in the spirit of Saint Paul using technology, publishing, outreach, and media education. Together with dedicated staff, creative authors, illustrators, designers, and cooperators in our mission, we are excited to walk with you on your journey with the Lord."

Also, check out this awesome selection of books from Pauline sister Sr. Helena Burns: Sr. Helena's Top Theology of the Body Book Picks.

And check out her book "What Does It Mean To Be Human" (PDF).

Your Questions

If you have any more questions on any of the presentations, or the discussion at a meeting, or any other questions about the Catholic Faith, or about life, or any difficulties you are having in your life, please ask your questions.

You can ask your questions in the group at our meetings, you can write your question down and put it in the Question Box at our meetings and this can be anonymous (Fr. Jonathan will answer your question to the group at a meeting), or you can ask me, Fr. Jonathan, directly. I would be happy help you with any questions you have.

Brilliant theologians have been studying the questions of life for many centuries. This may be hard to believe, but it is extremely unlikely that your question or a variation of it, hasn't already been studied intensely. If I don't already know how to answer your question, I can get the answers from our great experts in the Catholic Church.

With blessings,
Fr. Jonathan
Email: frjonathan@st-peters.ca