Recommended Books

To Know Christ Jesus, by Frank Sheed

Jesus of Nazareth, by Joseph Ratzinger 

The Life of Christ, by Fulton Sheen

“The Life of Christ, by Fulton Sheen, is a beautifully written book with such deep insights about Jesus and the Bible. Bishop Sheen had the gift and ability to communicate such richness in a manner that most readers can easily comprehend. This book is inspiring and will help readers develop a more intimate relationship with Jesus by learning more about Him.”

“The Life of Christ, by Archbishop Sheen, has been on my nightstand for literally ten years. I have been meaning to read it for a very long time. There are a lot of pages and therefore I was overwhelmed. When Father Brent spoke about it in his list of suggestions, I thought "no time like the present." I have been trying to read 20 pages a day, and I am more than halfway through now. I'm so glad I chose this book for Lent. The brilliance of Archbishop Sheen shines in his writings. It has opened up the gospels for me in ways I couldn't have imagined (for example—his analysis of the Samaritan woman at the well). His poetic writing style helps me to imagine with great clarity what it would have been like for Christ and those around Him. Thank you for the suggestion, Father! It's a wonderful read!”

The Lord, by Romano Guardini

Christ, the Life of the Soul, by Bl. Columba Marmion 

Christ in His Mysteries, by Bl. Columba Marmion

A Teacher of Strange Things, by Cy Kellett

Jesus the Bridegroom, by Brant Pitre

Jesus Shock, by Peter Kreeft

Jesus, Son and Savior, by St. John Paul II

Only Jesus, by Luis Martinez

The Life of Jesus Christ, by Fr. Mateo Crawley

The Everlasting Man, by G.K. Chesterton

The Greatest Story Ever Told, by Fulton Oursler

Lord, Who Are You? by Jorge Medina Estevez

“The 143 pages of Lord, Who are You? covering the 31 ‘names’ of Jesus are succinct. My goal is to cover one name for each of the days this July. Admittedly, I chose the shortest book on the list because I wanted to get through it in a reasonable amount of time and do it within the context of a family meditation that seemed practical. Each chapter begins with a short Scripture verse containing a different name for Jesus. The few pages on each name that follow give further New Testament and sometimes Old Testament verses explaining the name, giving important background information and sometimes the added bonus of countering misinterpretations of some of the Scripture passages. The author suggests what the name should mean to us so we can apply it to how we live our lives. The frequent Scripture citations lend themselves to the reader being able to open up the Scriptures to further delve into the name, and the simple chapter lay-out should prove easy for the reader to go back over a name for further growth. The stated purpose of the book is to reflect on Christ’s different names and draw closer to Him in gratitude and love, and my hope is that it is realized far and wide.”