Unveiling the Occult and New Age
Spiritual:
1. Yoga, Tai chi, Reiki: A guide for Christians. Max Sculley DLS. 2012.
2. Jesus Christ: The Bearer of the Water of Life: A Christian Reflection on the New Age. Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. 2002.http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/interelg/documents/rc_pc_interelg_doc_20030203_new-age_en.html
3. Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church On Some Aspects of Christian Meditation. Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. October 15, 1989.
4. Information Related to Dissident Spirituality and Morality
Click the word "Dissent " on the left side column.
5. The New Age of Sin and Denial
Click here for "Metamorphose" by Clare McGrath Merkel O.C.D.S
Click the word "Dissent " on the left side column.
5. The New Age of Sin and Denial
Click here for "Metamorphose" by Clare McGrath Merkel O.C.D.S
Spiritual:
1. The
Catholic Bible – If it isn’t a Catholic Bible, you will be missing 7 books
and parts of 2 other books. These are the deuterocanonical books which are
regarded as being an integral part of the Canon of the Old Test ament and which are missing from most Protestant
Bibles. My favourite versions of the Bible are the Douay-Rheims version (older
text), and the RSV—Revised Standard Version. (The New Revised Standard Version,
the version which is used in our Canadian Mass, is the version that made
changes to include inclusive language.)
2. The
Catechism of the Catholic Church – Every Catholic who wants to grow in the
faith needs this book. We can’t grow in
our faith if we don’t know it, and how better to do that than to read and study
this great gift which was one of the things that grew out of the second Vatican
Council, and was prepared over six years of intense work? In the full version,
it is a most inspiring and beautiful book which can be used as well for
meditation. This book can be read online at:
3. Vatican
Council II Documents – This is also an important book for people who want
to grow in their faith. Of the 16 documents, 4 are Constitutions and of these
4, 2 are Dogmatic Constitutions. You will see them quoted in much of your
reading, and will enjoy reading at least these four—if not all of them. They can
be read online at:
They can also be found, possibly more
easily, at the EWTN site:
4. Introduction
to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales – One of the finest religious
masterpieces of all time, this book has been an accessible and relevant
treasure of devotion for Christians of every age and in every walk of life. It is a unique
handbook of religious reflection written by St Francis who was proclaimed a
Doctor of the Church.
5. Imitation
of Christ by Thomas A’Kempis – This incomparable book has become, after the
Bible, probably the most widely read spiritual book. It covers a wide variety
of topics and can be a great aid in our growth in the interior life. This is a
keeper, and one to which you will often want to refer.
6. Jesus
of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration by
Joseph Ratzinger – Pope Benedict XVI – Pope Benedict says: “This book is my
personal search ‘for the face of the Lord.’” The reader is invited to share
this authentic encounter with Jesus— face-to-face in His true identity. Besides
getting to know Jesus more intimately, we come to see more clearly the gentle
and deep holiness of our Holy Father. What a great gift this book and the
following one are for members of his flock.
7. Jesus
of Nazareth Jerusalem
8. The
Fulfillment of All Desire: A Guidebook for the Journey to God Based on the
Wisdom of the Saints by Ralph Martin – This is the book for people who want
an easy-to-understand guidebook to enable them to set out/continue upon the
path to holiness. Ralph Martin’s specialty is to take profound spiritual
treasures and make them accessible to ordinary people. “He communicates a
burning desire to respond to the Lord’s call.” This is a very inspiring book
which will help people at every stage of their spiritual journey.
9. To
Know Christ Jesus by Frank Sheed – This is a spiritual classic which helps
readers to “develop a deeper, more profound knowledge of Jesus Christ.” Through
this book, we will come to know Jesus as he actually lived among us throughout
his entire life on earth. Frank Sheed has a unique gift of warmth, wit, and
wisdom which makes his works books you will read over and over again and won’t
want to part with.
10. Excellent Catholic Spiritual books by Fr. Jacques Philippe.
10. Excellent Catholic Spiritual books by Fr. Jacques Philippe.
Apologetics
and current problems:
1. Theology
and Sanity by Frank Sheed – Frank Sheed says in his Foreword: “This book
contains theology, not the great mass of it that theologians need, but the
indispensable minimum that every man needs in order that he may be living
mentally in the real world—which is what the word “sanity” means in my title.”
He goes on, in this remarkable book, to explain this further and present one of
the most helpful and fascinating books that I have ever read. Definitely one of
my favourites.
2. The Courage to Be Catholic by
George Weigel – This book treats of the Church in crisis and the call to
holiness which must be lived more intensely by every single member of the
Church. George Weigel is one of the leading commentators on religion and public
life and has written an easy-to-read and very interesting, relevant, and
helpful book which deals with the important issues that threaten our Church in
today’s culture of dissent.
3. The
Fathers of the Church – Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early
Church by Jimmy Akin – “This groundbreaking work presents the teachings of
the early Christians in a way unlike any other book. It flings open the doors
of the crucial but little-known age covering the birth of Christianity and the
triumphant march of the gospel throughout the ancient world.” This is a
valuable book and a great resource to have in your library.
4. Absolute
Relativism by Chris Stefanick - This
dynamite little book gives the clearest, most thorough, and most succinct
explanation of relativism I have ever read. Chris Stefanick covers all the
bases, and does so in a way that captivates his readers and keeps their
interest and makes it difficult for them
to put the book down. I believe this book is extremely important for our time
and that it will be a great help in understanding and doing something about one
of the biggest problems in our culture today. I highly recommend it to all.
Conversion:
1. Surprised by Truth by Patrick Madrid,
Editor – This is the first in a series of three books by Patrick Madrid in
which (in this first book) eleven converts give their reasons for becoming
Catholic. These stories provide us with a wealth of Catholic Apologetics. We
read of heroism and struggles and are introduced to people who have become very
committed Catholics. Books Two and Three of the same title are equally as
valuable.
2. Home
At Last by Rosalind Moss, Editor – Eleven more people who found their way
to the Catholic Church tell their stories. This includes Roalind’s own
conversion story. The journey of each one is a story of courage.
3. Crossing
the Tiber by Steve Ray – This is Steve Ray’s conversion story which he
describes in his sub-title: Evangelical Protestants Discover the Historical
Church. Besides being a very moving
story of his conversion, it is a very instructive document. He has covered in
multiple footnotes and scripture quotes very important information that the
reader will find extremely valuable.
Family
Authored by B. King
Family
Authored by B. King
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