Please feel free to start your own book clubs using the questions and reflections below. More books will be added on a monthly basis, with chapters for each book more frequently. The books are listed in Recommended Books with links on where to purchase them.
Uniformity with God’s Will by St. Alphonsus de Liguori
A little on St. Alphonsus: After having rose to societal heights at a young age as a lawyer, he was humbled by God in a case. After which he left his profession and sought God’s Will for him in prayer. Twice, he was surrounded by a bright light and interiorly heard a voice telling him to “Leave the World and give thyself to Me.” He became a bishop, famous for his plain and simple sermons.
The Spiritual Reflections of St. Ignatius of Loyola
St. Ignatius, after being fairly worldly, was injured in a battle. While recovering, he discovered how pointless worldly pursuits were and began his conversion. He founded the Jesuits which produced many saints early on. This is a book of meditations he wrote to help people become holy, by understanding God, themselves, and the world better. It puts things in proper perspective so that we can follow God like we ought.
The Hidden Treasure: Holy Mass
St. Leonard of Port Maurice goes over the importance of Mass, how to prepare for it, and how to better attune ourselves to prayer during Mass so that we can offer to God the sort of praise He deserves and demands of us.
St. Antony of the Desert
St. Athanasius tells the story of this saint who was inspired to give away all he had and devout himself to the religious life. In doing so, he inspired many to follow his example and shared invaluable wisdom he learned during his years of seclusion.
12 Degrees of Humility and Pride
St. Bernard of Clairvaux recounts what the steps of humility are, and their opposite falls into pride.
Catholic-Home 