LiteratureRecommended by 4 guides
The Lord of the Rings
A fellowship undertakes a desperate journey through Middle-earth. Friendship, mercy, temptation and sacrifice give its great adventure lasting moral depth.
Where to start
Begin with one good book. These starting points are editorial suggestions.
Saints & BiographyRecommended by 8 guides
Confessions
A searching autobiography addressed to God: Augustine follows desire, ambition and grace from his youth through conversion. Later books turn to memory, time and creation.
Prayer & Spiritual LifeRecommended by 4 guides
Introduction to the Devout Life
Francis de Sales offers practical spiritual counsel for people living in the world. Prayer, work, friendship and ordinary obligations all belong within a devout life.
Prayer & Spiritual LifeRecommended by 5 guides
Story of a Soul
Thérèse’s account of ordinary love and trust in God introduces her “little way.” Small acts become a serious response to the call to holiness.
Theology & DoctrineRecommended by 4 guides
Theology for Beginners
A concise introduction to major Catholic doctrines, written to help ordinary readers understand what they profess in the Creed.