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READING RECOMMENDATIONS

A Mother’s Rule of Life

A Mother’s Rule of Life

Holly Pierlot

This is one that I have turned to many times in my 15 years as a mother. In fact, I have purchased 3 copies of it for myself alone (thanks to heavy use and haphazardly misplacing it), not to mention the others that I have given out as gifts. This is a must-read!

Leah

St. Patrick’s Summer

St. Patrick’s Summer

Marigold Hunt

Instead of memorizing questions, as in the old Baltimore Catechism style, St. Patrick’s Summer relies on the power of storytelling to teach the truths of our faith.

Leah

The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise

The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise

Cardinal Robert Sarah

While I am far from being an expert in the school of silence, this book is an incredible resource that I can turn to when I feel like I am being crushed by the noise of the world.

Leah

The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich

The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich

Anne Catherine Emmerich

This book is private revelation, so it is not formally endorsed by the Catholic Church, but it is the the most efficacious thing that I could possibly read during Lent. I try to get through as much of it as I can during Holy Week every year.

Leah

The Secret of the Rosary

The Secret of the Rosary

St. Louis De Monfort

The rosary can be a mystery for many, with its lengthy repetition of prayers, yet many saints have promoted it and Our Lady asked for it during her apparition at Fatima. I grew up praying it, but didn’t fully appreciate the depth and beauty of it until I read this book. It is something that I have read many times over the years to remind me why I practice this devotion each and every day.

Leah

The Imitation of Christ

The Imitation of Christ

Thomas á Kempis

This book is an amazing devotional for those who don’t know where to start. The passages are very short but Kempis packs a punch with each meditation. I like to read one meditation before going to bed at night to ponder upon it while I fall asleep.

Leah

The Glories of Mary

The Glories of Mary

Saint Alphonsus Liguori

St. Alphonsus Liguori is my favorite saint to read. His writings are full of beautiful meditations and powerful quotes from many classic saints. The Glories of Mary is a must-read for anyone wanting to explore the mysteries and beauty of our Blessed Mother and her role in salvation.

Leah

 The Screwtape Letters

The Screwtape Letters

C.S. Lewis

I like to read this book at the beginning of Lent every year. Every year I find myself in a new state in life and the words affect me in a new way. It is one of the most entertaining, brilliant and convicting books one could possibly read.

Leah

Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father

Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father

Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC

Unleashed: How to Receive Everything the Holy Spirit Wants to Give You

Unleashed: How to Receive Everything the Holy Spirit Wants to Give You

Sonja Corbitt

Unleashed changed my spiritual life! It was through the pages of this book that my relationship with the Holy Spirit was born!

Abby

Jesus, I Trust in You: A 30-Day Personal Retreat with the Litany

Jesus, I Trust in You: A 30-Day Personal Retreat with the Litany

Sr. Faustina Maria Pia Bianchi, S.V.

My copy of this book is falling apart. I pull it off the shelf weekly! I highly recommend to anyone and everyone looking for a way to enhance their relationship with our Lord.

Abby

Leah

This is one that I have turned to many times in my 15 years as a mother. In fact, I have purchased 3 copies of it for myself alone (thanks to heavy use and haphazardly misplacing it), not to mention the others that I have given out as gifts. This is a must-read!

A Mother’s Rule of Life

Holly Pierlot

This is one that I have turned to many times in my 15 years as a mother. In fact, I have purchased 3 copies of it for myself alone (thanks to heavy use and haphazardly misplacing it), not to mention the others that I have given out as gifts. This is a must-read!

Leah

Leah

Instead of memorizing questions, as in the old Baltimore Catechism style, St. Patrick’s Summer relies on the power of storytelling to teach the truths of our faith.

St. Patrick’s Summer

Marigold Hunt

Instead of memorizing questions, as in the old Baltimore Catechism style, St. Patrick’s Summer relies on the power of storytelling to teach the truths of our faith.

Leah

Leah

While I am far from being an expert in the school of silence, this book is an incredible resource that I can turn to when I feel like I am being crushed by the noise of the world.

The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise

Cardinal Robert Sarah

While I am far from being an expert in the school of silence, this book is an incredible resource that I can turn to when I feel like I am being crushed by the noise of the world.

Leah

Leah

This book is private revelation, so it is not formally endorsed by the Catholic Church, but it is the the most efficacious thing that I could possibly read during Lent. I try to get through as much of it as I can during Holy Week every year.

The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich

Anne Catherine Emmerich

This book is private revelation, so it is not formally endorsed by the Catholic Church, but it is the the most efficacious thing that I could possibly read during Lent. I try to get through as much of it as I can during Holy Week every year.

Leah

Leah

The rosary can be a mystery for many, with its lengthy repetition of prayers, yet many saints have promoted it and Our Lady asked for it during her apparition at Fatima. I grew up praying it, but didn’t fully appreciate the depth and beauty of it until I read this book. It is something that I have read many times over the years to remind me why I practice this devotion each and every day.

The Secret of the Rosary

St. Louis De Monfort

The rosary can be a mystery for many, with its lengthy repetition of prayers, yet many saints have promoted it and Our Lady asked for it during her apparition at Fatima. I grew up praying it, but didn’t fully appreciate the depth and beauty of it until I read this book. It is something that I have read many times over the years to remind me why I practice this devotion each and every day.

Leah

Leah

This book is an amazing devotional for those who don’t know where to start. The passages are very short but Kempis packs a punch with each meditation. I like to read one meditation before going to bed at night to ponder upon it while I fall asleep.

The Imitation of Christ

Thomas á Kempis

This book is an amazing devotional for those who don’t know where to start. The passages are very short but Kempis packs a punch with each meditation. I like to read one meditation before going to bed at night to ponder upon it while I fall asleep.

Leah

Leah

St. Alphonsus Liguori is my favorite saint to read. His writings are full of beautiful meditations and powerful quotes from many classic saints. The Glories of Mary is a must-read for anyone wanting to explore the mysteries and beauty of our Blessed Mother and her role in salvation.

The Glories of Mary

Saint Alphonsus Liguori

St. Alphonsus Liguori is my favorite saint to read. His writings are full of beautiful meditations and powerful quotes from many classic saints. The Glories of Mary is a must-read for anyone wanting to explore the mysteries and beauty of our Blessed Mother and her role in salvation.

Leah

Leah

I like to read this book at the beginning of Lent every year. Every year I find myself in a new state in life and the words affect me in a new way. It is one of the most entertaining, brilliant and convicting books one could possibly read.

The Screwtape Letters

C.S. Lewis

I like to read this book at the beginning of Lent every year. Every year I find myself in a new state in life and the words affect me in a new way. It is one of the most entertaining, brilliant and convicting books one could possibly read.

Leah

Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father

Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC

Abby

Unleashed changed my spiritual life! It was through the pages of this book that my relationship with the Holy Spirit was born!

Unleashed: How to Receive Everything the Holy Spirit Wants to Give You

Sonja Corbitt

Unleashed changed my spiritual life! It was through the pages of this book that my relationship with the Holy Spirit was born!

Abby

Abby

My copy of this book is falling apart. I pull it off the shelf weekly! I highly recommend to anyone and everyone looking for a way to enhance their relationship with our Lord.

Jesus, I Trust in You: A 30-Day Personal Retreat with the Litany

Sr. Faustina Maria Pia Bianchi, S.V.

My copy of this book is falling apart. I pull it off the shelf weekly! I highly recommend to anyone and everyone looking for a way to enhance their relationship with our Lord.

Abby

Catechisms

Leah's Notes: I reference my Catechism on a regular basis, whether it be researching something for the blog, or answering a question that my kids presented me with.  Every Catholic household should own a quality catechism to read, study and reference.

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St. Joseph's Hammer

by Leah Brix

An unlikely narrator comes to life in this charming and delightful tale about one of the Bible's most quiet, yet remarkable men.

“What a gift to have a children’s book that focuses on the life and quiet faithfulness of Saint Joseph. Be sure to use the reference page in the back to enhance your read-aloud time with a Bible study!”

-Katie Warner, bestselling children’s book author, FirstFaithTreasury.com

Baltimore Catechism Set

Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition

Catholic Bibles

Leah's Notes: Find a bible that really speaks to you in your current season.  It is totally fine to have numerous Bibles- a beautiful heirloom coffee table bible, a well-worn old bible, a journaling bible, a study bible, a timeline bible, etc.  Here are some of our favorites.

Abby

This is my absolute favorite bible! I bring it to prayer with me every day. I love that there is room to write my own thoughts and prayers in addition to the beautiful format of the words of God. My copy is full of colorful notes!

The Catholic Notetaking Bible: Blessed is She Edition

This is my absolute favorite bible! I bring it to prayer with me every day. I love that there is room to write my own thoughts and prayers in addition to the beautiful format of the words of God. My copy is full of colorful notes!

Abby

Ignatius Catholic Study Bible

The Great Adventure Catholic Bible

Baltimore Catechism Set

Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition

The Catholic Notetaking Bible: Blessed is She Edition

This is my absolute favorite bible! I bring it to prayer with me every day. I love that there is room to write my own thoughts and prayers in addition to the beautiful format of the words of God. My copy is full of colorful notes!

Abby

Ignatius Catholic Study Bible

The Great Adventure Catholic Bible