Top 15 Catholic Books That You Need To Read, By Chad R. Torgerson

Top 15 Catholic Books That You Need to Read

If you're a Catholic, you'll want to read books that will help you strengthen your faith and guide you along your walk with the Lord. Even if you're not a Catholic, you may still want to browse through resources that will help you understand your Catholic neighbors and learn more about their faith. There are many books available nowadays, and some of the best options include:

1. Waking Up Catholic: A Guide to Catholic Beliefs for Converts, Reverts, and Anyone Becoming Catholic by Chad R. Torgerson

Whether you've recently converted to the Catholic church or you've grown up Catholic and are reverting to your old faith, you'll want to read this book. Written by Chad R. Torgerson (who is a Catholic

The book, which is the first new catechism in 400 years, is a summary of the Catholic traditions, beliefs, and teachings and will give you in-depth explanations of every aspect of the Catholic faith. It's a great resource if you're planning to teach religion or catechism classes or if you're a Catholic who wants to know more about the Catholic belief. [$10]

8. Five Lessons from the Carmelite Saints That Will Change Your Life by Connie Rossini

There are times when you feel that you're stuck in a spiritual rut and don't know how to get out. When you experience this, Five Lessons from the Carmelite Saints That Will Change Your Life can help you. It's a short book that you can finish in just one sitting, but it's pack with important teachings that will be helpful today, tomorrow, and in the years to come. Author Connie Rossini gives readers a quick look into the lives of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and St. Therese of Lisieux and points out the lessons that we can learn from them. [$1]

9. Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain, and Defend the Catholic Faith by Scott

If you're one of these folks, this book is for you. Author Scott Hahn is a Catholic convert who was once a non-believer and an anti-Catholic, and he uses his experience as well as the knowledge he has gained over the years to come up with this refreshing book. He talks about how reason and revelation actually work together to prove the existence of God and discusses the characteristics of the Catholic church that can be observed in the Scriptures. [$24]

10. A Biblical Walk Through the Mass (Book): Understanding What We Say and Do In The Liturgy by Edward Sri

If you're a Catholic, you probably attend mass on a regular basis. But do you know exactly what the entire ceremony means? If you're not sure, you definitely have to read this book. It outlines the biblical roots of each part of the Catholic Mass and helps you understand what each gesture and response means. It's a great way to learn about the true meaning of the Mass while renewing your faith in God. [$13]

11. Manual for Spiritual Warfare by Paul