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Post by mjplus7 on Jun 28, 2007 19:03:33 GMT -5
And we already know everybody's #1 book <smile>.
For novels, I like Dean Koonz.
Religious books are too many, but the ones I end up reading over and over are Frank Sheed books, Garigou-Lagrange (probably botched up that spelling), some of the Scott Hahn books, the narnia series, Crossing the Threshold of Hope by JPII. Tried to get through Dark Night of the Soul but didn't yet, and also Interior Castle, never made it through the whole thing. I'lll try again one day.
God bless.
Joan B.
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Post by onpatmos on Jun 28, 2007 19:16:57 GMT -5
I have both "Theology for Beginners" and "Theology and Sanity" by Sheed. They were very helpful, especially in the explanations of such basic things as - a definition of Spirit, God's self existence, definition of eternity, etc.
I'd be curious to know what it is of him that you like. I've looked thorugh a library copy of "Our Saviour and His Love for Us" and would llike to get back to it.
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Post by mjplus7 on Jun 29, 2007 10:02:20 GMT -5
I have both "Theology for Beginners" and "Theology and Sanity" by Sheed. They were very helpful, especially in the explanations of such basic things as - a definition of Spirit, God's self existence, definition of eternity, etc. I'd be curious to know what it is of him that you like. I've looked thorugh a library copy of "Our Saviour and His Love for Us" and would llike to get back to it. Hi Onpatmos, I don't know what it is - his way of relating through his writing just connects with me. The wording I guess. It is like a straightforward and understandable for me - I can read it over and over, but not because I don't get it, because I do get it and somehow get it even more the more I read. As opposed to, let's say, reading St. Faustina's Diary - I susscribe to a Catholic list that posts a daily reading from her diary - and it's like an effort for me to just read it, never mind meditate on it. If you can, since you like Sheed, try to get a hold of To Know Christ Jesus. You'll probably enjoy it. It isn't theology like the other two you mentioned (I've read those too and really liked them), but the style is the same. He introduces us to Jesus, so we can get to know HIm like we would another person, like the people during His time got to know him. God bless. Joan B. |
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Post by onpatmos on Jun 29, 2007 10:36:59 GMT -5
Forgot to mention - I've got that too. I got about 1/4 way into it then got distracted with other reading - I mean to get back to it. That sort of interruption is a continual problem for me. Thanks for the recommendation, though.
I meant to ask you what particular works of Garrigou-Lagrange you like.
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Post by mjplus7 on Jul 1, 2007 17:26:29 GMT -5
I really liked Life Everlasting - it was about the four last things - death, judgement, heaven and hell. I remember, after reading it the first time, feeling kind of like I got the whole real picture, no punches held back, not a lot of extras, just the facts.
I've seen a few of his works online. I don't know if this one is though.
God bless.
Joan B.
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Post by mjplus7 on Jul 1, 2007 17:32:14 GMT -5
After I wrote this, I did a google search on it, and EWTN has the whole thing online. If you are interested, you can read it here www.ewtn.com/library/SPIRIT/LIFE_EV.TXTI think this should be recommended reading <smile>. I God bless. Joan B. |
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Post by anne on Jun 7, 2008 17:09:29 GMT -5
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Post by anne on Aug 1, 2008 5:11:40 GMT -5
Just bought some new Bibles .The New Jerusalem one and the Poverty and justice one.
any info?
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Post by anne on Aug 8, 2008 4:12:13 GMT -5
So many hard to choose.
Books,I still like Jane Eyre
Films love many .........Singing in the Rain has memories for me and love the song.
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Post by anne on Oct 8, 2008 16:09:56 GMT -5
Call the Midwife Jennifer Worth I am reading this. Jennifer recalls some Christmas memories.carol singing on Christmas Eve. Led by Matron All the nurses would go through the wards by candlelight singing, For someone in a hospital bed it must have been a lovely sight .There may have been over 100 nurses .twenty or more doctors and 50 ancillary staff .The nurses wore full uniform, and they turned their cloaks inside out showing the scarlet lining .They carried candles and walked through each darkened ward usually containing 30 beds, singing the age old story of Christmas . many patients shed tears of emotion... and a happy time given to patients many who had horrible diseases. Wonder if this would be allowed today?  ...... |
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Post by anne on Oct 8, 2008 16:12:44 GMT -5
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