And what a cold, rainy day it is! My favorite thing to do on a day like this is read a great book (or in this case, write a blog post). We recently had an event for freshmen women who asked for a few book recommendations about femininity and the Faith in general. Here are a few Mary and I talked about that day and maybe a few more. Enjoy!
On Femininity and Relationships
Captivating and Wild at Heart by John and Staci Eldredge
For Women Only and For Men Only By Shaunti Feldhahn
Three to Get Married by Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Love and Responsibility by Pope John Paul II
Theology of the Body by Pope John Paul II (I would recommend reading Theology of the Body for Beginners by Christopher West first!)
On the Church and Spiritual Life
The Way by St. Josemaria Escriva
Rome Sweet Home by Scott Hahn
Rhythm of Life by Matthew Kelly
Discernment of Spirits by Timothy M. Gallagher
Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux
For a little preview, from my personal favorite book of the list above, an excerpt from Three to Get Married:
"Love is triune or it dies. It requires three virtues, faith, hope and charity, which intertwine, purify and regenerate each other. To believe in God is to throw ourselves into His arms; to hope in Him is to rest in His heart in patience amidst trials and tribulations; to love Him is to be with Him through a participation of His Divine Nature through grace."
Discussion: Have you read any of these books? What did you think? How did they effect your spiritual life and understanding of God's will?
Comment with any more suggestions you might have!
Many blessings and much love.
Your sister,
Lauren
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