Book Club
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet.
A book club is a great way to build community in your chapel. You can select books to meet the ministry needs of your chapel. For example, Forming Intentional Disciples and Rediscovering Catholicism are great reads to build a ministry. If your book club seeks to reach a broader audience, you might consider including fiction and non-fiction.
You can find resources for previous MCCW book clubs below. Please note, that these books are only suggestions to either use for a local book group, or for your own growth. Some of the books are very good and some are not. Some are specifically Catholic, some are not. However, they all allow for rich discussion within our chapel groups. Should you have questions on how to facilitate a once a month book read at your own chapel, do not hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to assist.
Additional Recommended Reading Options:
Surrender by Fr. Larry Richards, Fr. Larry Richards
Doing the Truth in Love by Michael Hines, Michael Hines
The Love that Keeps us Sane – Living the Little Way of St. Therese of Lisieux, Marc Foley
Wholly Mary, Chris Padgett
Intentional Discipleship
This six-part book study using Sherry Weddell’s Forming Intentional Disciples will help your Catholic community answer the question – “How can we transmit a living, personal Catholic faith to future generations?” The answer is, of course, by coming to know Jesus Christ, and following him as his disciples. But to be disciples, Catholics-in-the-pew must make a conscious choice to know and follow Jesus before they can draw others to him. This work of discipleship lies at the heart of this book, which is designed to help Church leaders, parish staff and all Catholics transform parish life from within by taking action!
Joshua
Sometimes it happens. After two thousand years, the human race may be given another chance… When Joshua moves to a small cabin on the edge of town, the local people are mystified by his presence. A quiet and simple man, Joshua appears to seek nothing for himself. He supports himself by working as a carpenter. He charges very little for his services, yet his craftsmanship is exquisite. What are the townsfolk to make of this enigmatic stranger? Some people report having seen him carry a huge oak log on his shoulders effortlessly. Despite his benevolence and selfless work to bring the community together, some remain suspicious. Finally, in an effort to resolve the community’s suspicions, Joshua is confronted by the local church leaders. Joshua is a profoundly moving, deeply inspiring book that no reader will ever forget. Rooted in a scrupulously accurate reading of scripture, Joshua has true universal appeal and is a true exercise in spirituality.
Rediscover Catholicism
We all need to rediscover Catholicism. Central to the beauty and richness of the faith is that it is constantly in need of being rediscovered. Not because it changes, because we change. Who we are and the circumstances of our lives are constantly evolving and so a truth that we passed over a year ago may prove to be completely transformative today. At Dynamic Catholic we are passionate about helping people rediscover Catholicism. Every day we are working hard to develop resources to help individuals and parishes discover the timeless truths of the Catholic faith and how they can be lived out in our everyday lives. Today the work of Dynamic Catholic reaches into the lives of millions of people every year, helping them to grow spiritually and transform their corner of the world… but it all started with a book.
Rome Sweet Home
The well-known and very popular Catholic couple, Scott and Kimberly Hahn, have been constantly travelling and speaking all over North America for the last few years about their conversion to the Catholic Church. Now these two outstanding Catholic apologists tell in their own words about the incredible spiritual journey that led them to embrace Catholicism. Their conversion story and love for the Church has captured the hearts and minds of thousands of lukewarm Catholics and brought them back into an active participation in the Church. They have also influenced countless conversions to Catholicism among their friends and others who have heard their powerful testimony. Written with simplicity, charity, grace and wit, the Hahns’ deep love and knowledge of Christ and of Scripture is evident and contagious throughout their story. Their love of truth and of neighbor is equally evident, and their theological focus on the great importance of the family, both biological and spiritual, will be a source of inspiration for all readers.