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Suggested Reading/Home Library
Studies of Specific Topics
Catholic Tradition, Authority and Doctrinal Development
Back To Virtue: Traditional Moral Wisdom for Modern
Moral Confusion, by Peter Kreeft. Ignatius Press; (October 1992).
By What Authority?: An Evangelical Discovers
Catholic Tradition, by Mark Shea. Our Sunday Visitor; (September
1996).
An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine,
by John Henry Cardinal Newman. Univ of Notre Dame Pr; Reissue edition (January
1990).
Jesus, Peter & the Keyes: A Scriptural Handbook on
the Papacy, Edited by Scott Butler, et al. Queenship Pub Co; (April
1997).
Not by Scripture Alone: A Catholic Critique of the
Protestant Doctrine of Sola Scriptura, by Robert Sungenis. Queenship
Pub Co; (March 1998).
Not by Faith Alone: A Biblical Study of the
Catholic Doctrine of Justification, by Robert Sungenis. Queenship Pub
Co; (September 1997).
The Teachings of the Church Fathers,
edited by John R. Willis, S.J. Ignatius Press; New edition (October 1, 2002).
Where We Got the Bible: Our Debt to the Catholic
Church, by Henry G. Graham. Tan Books & Publishers, Inc.; Reprint
edition (January 1994) .
Ecclesiology
Called to Communion: Understanding The Church Today,
by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger. Ignatius Press; (March 1996).
Splendor of the Church, by Henri De
Lubac. Ignatius Press; (May 1993).
Christology
The Real Jesus: The Misguided Quest for the
Historical Jesus and Truth of the Traditional Gospels, by Luke
Timothy Johnson. Harper San Francisco; ; Reprint edition (February 1997).
The Lord, by Romano Guardini. Gateway
Editions; Reissue edition (January 25, 1982).
Ecumenism and Religious Pluralism
The Primacy of the Bishop of Rome and the
Ecumenical Dialogue, by Adriano Garuti. Ignatius Press (December 30,
2004).
The Spirit and Forms of Protestantism,
by Louis Bouyer. Scepter Pubs (January, 2001).
The Russian Church and the Papacy, by
Vladimir Soloviev. Edited by Fr. Ray Ryland Catholic Answers, 2001.
The Liturgy
Ceremonies of the Modern Roman Rite, Msgr. Peter Elliot, - Ignatius Press
Liturgical Question Box, Msgr. Peter Elliot, - Ignatius Press
Dictionary of the Liturgy,
Rev. Jovian P. Lang, OFM,
- Catholic Book
Publishing Co.Eucharist:
Theology and Spirituality of the Eucharist, by Louis Bouyer. Univ of
Notre Dame Pr; (December 1968).
Not by Bread Alone, by Robert Sungenis.
Queenship Pub Co; ; (February 2000).
Mass Confusion: The Do's & Don'ts of Catholic
Worship, by James Akin. Catholic Answers; Second Expanded edition
(January 1, 1999)
Mary and the Saints
Mary of Nazareth, by Kenneth Howell.
Queenship Publishing Company; (January 1998).
Roses, Fountains, & Gold:
The Virgin Mary in History, Art, and Apparition,
John Martin, - Ignatius Press
Theotokos -Woman-Mother-Disciple, Pope John Paul II, - Daughters of St. Paul
All generations shall
call me Blessed: Biblical Mariology (Studies and texts),
Stefano M Manelli,
- Academy of the Immaculate.
Introduction to Mary, Mark Miraville, - Queenship Publishing Co.
Hail Holy Queen, Scott Hahn, - Doubleday Publishing
Apologetics (Catholic-Protestant Relations)
Born Fundamentalist, Born-Again Catholic,
by David Currie. Ignatius Press; (June 1996).
Catholicism and Fundamentalism: The Attack on
"Romanism" by "Bible Christians", by Karl Keating. Ignatius Press;
(May 1988).
Crossing the Tiber: Evangelical Protestants
Discover the Historical Church, by Stephen K. Ray. Ignatius Press;
(February 1997).
Catholic and Christian: An Explanation of Commonly
Misunderstood Catholic Beliefs, by Alan Schreck. Servant
Publications; (June 1984).
Evangelical is Not Enough: Worship of God in
Liturgy and Sacrament, by Thomas Howard. Ignatius Press; (September
1988).
On Being Catholic, by Thomas Howard.
Ignatius Press; (February 1997).
The Salvation Controversy, by James
Akin. Catholic Answers, Inc. (2001).
Philosophy & Cultural Criticism
The End of the Modern World, by Romano
Guardini. ISI Books (April 1, 2001)
The Drama of Atheist Humanism, by Henri
De Lubac. Ignatius Press (October 1, 1995).
Chance or the Dance: A Critique of Modern
Secularism, by Thomas Howard. Ignatius Press (March 1, 1989).
Essentials
Baltimore Catechism, Seraphim Company
Inc. (November 1997).
Catechism of the Catholic Church United
States Catholic Conference; 2nd edition (October 2000) .
Faith of the Early Fathers (Vol. 1),
transl. by William A. Jurgens. Liturgical Press; (January 1998).
Faith of the Early Fathers (Vol. 2),
transl. by William A. Jurgens. Liturgical Press; (January 1998).
Faith of the Early Fathers (Vol. 3),
transl. by William A. Jurgens. Liturgical Press; (January 1998).
Vatican Council II: The Conciliar and
Post-Conciliar Documents, edited by Austin P. Flannery. Costello Pub
Co; 2nd edition (October 1996).
Basics of the Faith
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Code of Canon Law -Canon Law Society of America
Basics of the Faith,
Alan Schreck, - Servant Publications
Essentials of the Faith, Alfred McBride, - Our Sunday Visitor Publishing
Living the Catholic Faith: Rediscovering the Basics, Charles J. Chaput,
OFM Cap., - Servant Publications
Yes or No: Straight Answers to Tough Questions About Christianity, Peter
Kreeft, - Ignatius Press
Pillar of Fire, Pillar of Truth, Catholic Answers, - Catholic Answers
Where is that in the Bible, Patrick Madrid, - Our Sunday Visitor
Publishing
Where is that in Tradition, Patrick Madrid, - Our Sunday Visitor
Publishing
Pocket Catholic Dictionary, John A. Hardon, - Image Books Doubleday
Theology for Beginners,
Frank Sheed, -
Servant Publications
Introductions to Catholic Theology
The Belief of Catholics, by Ronald Knox.
Ignatius Press; (September 2000).
Catholic Christianity by Peter Kreeft.
Ignatius Press; (July 2001).
Catholicism: Christ and the Common Destiny of Man,
by Henri Cardinal de Lubac, S.J. Ignatius Press (November 1988).
Credo: Meditations on the Apostle's Creed,
by Hans urs Von Balthasar. Ignatius Press (August 1, 2000).
Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma, by
Ludwig Ott. Tan Books & Publishers, Inc.; (March 1992).
Fundamentals of the Faith: Essays in Christian
Apologetics, by Peter Kreeft. Ignatius Press; (November 1988).
Introduction to Christianity, by Joseph
Cardinal Ratzinger. Ignatius Press; (December 1990).
The Spirit of Catholicism, by Karl Adam.
Crossroad/Herder & Herder; (November 1997).
Theology for Beginners, by Frank Sheed.
Servant Publications; ; 3rd edition (August 1982).
Summa Theologica, St. Thomas Aquinas. .
The complete text. ALTERNATIVELY:
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A Summa of the Summa, by Peter Kreeft. Ignatius Press; ; (December 1990) . Selected essential philosophical passages from Thomas' Summa with footnotes and explanations by Kreeft, a popular Thomist teacher and writer.
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A Shorter Summa, by Peter Kreeft. Ignatius Press; ; (October 1994). Abridged version of Summa of the Summa.
Summa Theologiae: A Concise Translation, by Timothy McDermott. Thomas More Publishing; (March 1997).
Specific Topics in the Catholic Faith
Eucharist
The Lambs Supper : The Mass as Heaven on Earth, Scott Hahn, -
Doubleday Publishing
This is My Body: An Evangelical Discovers the Real Presence, Mark Shea, -
Christendom Press
The Basic Book of the Eucharist, Fr. Lawrence Lovasik, - Sophia Instutite Press
The Holy Eucharist, St. Alphonsus Ligouri, - TAN Books and Publishing
In the Presence of Our Lord, Father Benedict Groeschel, - Our Sunday Visitor Publishing
The Healing Power of the Eucharist, John H. Hampsch, C.M.F., Servant Publications
The Hidden Manna: A Theology of the Eucharist by James T. O’Conner, - Ignatius Press
Marriage
Good News About Sex and Marriage, Christopher West, - Charis Books
Sex and the Marriage Covenant, John Kippley, - Couple to Couple League
Catholic Sexual Ethics, 2nd Ed. Lawler, Boyle, and May, - Our Sunday Visitor Publishing
Stories of Conversion to Catholicism
Surprised by Truth, Patrick Madrid, - Basilica Press
Surprised by Truth II, Patrick Madrid, - Sophia Institute Press
Rome Sweet Home, Scott and Kimberly Hahn, - Ignatius Press
This is My Body: An Evangelical Discovers the Real Presence, Mark Shea, -
Christendom Press
Welcome Home: Stories of Fallen-Away Catholics Who Came Back, Victor R. Claveau, - Ignatius Press
Bible
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, - Ignatius Press
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, - Scepter Press
Bible Aids
New Testament: Navarre Bible, - Four Courts Press
Pentateuch: Navarre Bible, - Four Courts Press
Joshue to Kings: Navarre Bible, - Four Courts Press
Chronicles to Maccabees: Navarre Bible, - Four Courts Press
Psalms and Song of Solomon: Navarre Bible, - Four Courts Press
A Guide to the Bible, Antonio Fuentes, - Four Courts Press
The Essential Bible Handbook: A Guide for Catholics, Liguori Publications
The Apocalypse Explained, Fr. H. M. Feret, O.P., - Roman Catholic Books
Bible History, Fr. George Johnson, Ph.D. – TAN Books and Publishing
A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God's Covenant Love in Scripture, Scott Hahn, - Charis Press.
My Meditation on the
Gospel,
Austin P. Bennit, - Confraternity of the Precious Blood
Where is that in the Bible, Patrick Madrid, - Our Sunday Visitor
Publishing
Prayer Help
Prayer for Beginners, Peter Kreeft, - Ignatius Press
My Meditation on the Gospel, Austin P. Bennit, - Confraternity of the
Precious Blood
Moral Theology
An introduction to Moral Theology, William May, - Our Sunday Visitor Publishing
Catholic Sexual Ethics, 2nd Ed. Lawler, Boyle, and May, - Our Sunday Visitor Publishing
Church History
A Concise History of the Crusades, by
Thomas F. Madden. Rowman & Littlefield; ; (October 1, 1999).
How the Reformation Happened, by
Hillaire Belloc. TAN Books (October 1992) .
History of the Protestant Reformation in England
and Ireland, by William Cobbett. Tan Books & Publishers, Inc.;
(October 1988).
Triumph: The Power and Glory of the Catholic
Church, a 2,000 Year History, by H. W. Crocker III. Prima Publishing;
(November 21, 2001).
The Western Rising, 1549: The Prayer Book Rebellion,
by Philip Caraman. Westcountry Books; (January 1994). ["on the popular revolt
against the imposition of the new Anglican state religion and suppression of
Catholicism in England" - PB].
Church History,
Fr. John Laux, MA., - Tan Books and Publishers.
Canons and Decrees of the Council of Trent, Rev. H. J. Schroeder, O.P., - Tan Books and Publishers.
Characters of the Inquisition, William Thomas Walsh, - Tan Books and Publishers.
Characters of the Reformation, Hilaire Belloc, - Tan Books and Publishers.
Christ and the Americas, Anne W. Carroll, - Tan Books and Publishers.
Christ the King, Lord of History, Anne W. Carroll, - Tan Books and Publishers.
The Crusades, Hilaire Belloc, - Tan Books and Publishers.
Europe and the Faith, Hilaire Belloc, - Tan Books and Publishers.
The Facts About Luther, Msgr. Patrick O’Hare, - Tan Books and Publishers.
The Great Herisies, Hilaire Belloc, - Tan Books and Publishers.
Isabella of Spain, (1541-1604), William T. Walsh, - Tan Books and Publishers.
The Martyrs of the Coliseum or Historical Records of the Great Ampitheater of Ancient Rome, Fr. A. J. O’Reilly, D.D., - Tan Books and Publishers.
Mexican Martyrdom, Fr. Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., - Tan Books and Publishers.
Philip II (1527-1598), William T. Walsh, - Tan Books and Publishers.
The Rise and Growth of the Anglican Schism, Dr. Nicholas Sander and Fr. Edward Rishton, - Tan Books and Publishers.
Pope Fiction, Patrick Madrid, - Basilica Press
Pope John Paul II
By Pope John Paul II
Crossing the Threshold of Hope
Read it
Online!
The Jeweler's Shop Ignatius Press (June
1, 1992).
Love and Responsibility Ignatius Press;
Rev. ed edition (April 1, 1993).
The Way to Christ : Spiritual Exercises
Harper, San Francisco (October 7, 1994).
About Pope John Paul II
At the Center of the Human Drama : The
Philosophical Anthropology of Karol Wojtyla/Pope John Paul II, by
Kenneth L. Schmitz
The Legacy of Pope John Paul II: His Contribution
to Catholic Thought, edited by Geoffrey Gneuhs.
The Splendor of Faith : The Theological Vision of
Pope John Paul II
, by Avery Dulles
The Theology of the Body According to John Paul II
: Human Love in the Divine Plan, contains talks given by John Paul II
in which he discusses the bodily dimension of human personhood, sexuality, and
marriage in the light of biblical revelation.
Witness To Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II,
the officially-commissioned biography by George Weigel.