Serviam! - Philip Kosloski - A Practical Guide to Discerning God's Will

Serviam!
A Practical Guide to Discerning God's Will
Philip Kosloski
Philip A. Kosloski


This past year I read 5 books by Kosloski at this will be the fourth that I review. The first two on prayer, Basic Field Manual for Hearing God's Voice and 3 Methods of Prayer That Will Change Your Life were available from Kindle. The next three: Serviam, Distractions and Horarium are available only through his website. Each of these three are excellent reads. They are each short guides on specific topics of the spiritual life. But the themes that run through all of Kosloski's writings are prayer and discernment. Both are vital topics to anyone who wishes to be growing in their personal spiritual life, and in their witness to the world around them. 

Many of us make hundreds of decisions every day. Many are trivial but again many are not. If we really want to make progress in our life either physically, spiritually or mentally we need to be making the correct small decisions over and over again. And yet so often we seldom really give them much thought.

The sections in this booklet are:
Introduction: The Journey of Discernment 
I. Jesus, I Trust in You: Building a Firm Foundation 
II. The Little Things: Following God's Will Every Day 
III. In the Stillness: The Best Place to Discern God's Will 
IV. Following the Good Shepherd: Characteristics of God's Voice 
V. A Fork in the Road: Which Path Should I Take? 
Appendix
i. Additional Resources 

This book focuses on discernment for the spiritual life. And no matter what our spiritual calling; priest, religious, married, single we all must use discernment to live out that calling well.  As Philip Kosloski states: "There is no "once and done" when it comes to following God's will. It is a lifelong adventure, one that can take many unexpected twists and turns." So we should all be working at getting better at using our discernment! 

Kosloski always writs in a clear crisp manner. I am sure he could fatten up his books and booklets. But instead he writes with an economy of words. And in doing so his books, and this one in particular are great resources. This book will help us to learn how to pay attention, to seek God's leading and to follow where he leads so that we are using our gifts and talents. Kosloski wrote this book not just to help us reach our eternal home of Heaven but to find joy in the journey there by learning to listen and be of service. 

At the beginning of the second chapter Philip says: "The next step in following God's will (espeically in the "big" things, like vocational discernment for example) is by obeying God in the "little things" on a daily basis. If we are obedient in small things, we will be better prepared to follow God in the "big" things." And it is from learning to do the little things well and follow in them day in and day out that we will really accomplish good things for God. Phikip also has 7 points to recognise the voice of God and * for discerning the voice of Satan. 

The list of resources in the appendix is also a great tool. For this booklet was well researched and written, but even with that some of us might wish to go deeper. Overall this was another excellent read from Kosloski and I highly recommend it!

(Note: this books is part of a series: A Year of Reading Intention - Catholic Reading!)

Books by Philip Kosloski:
Basic Field Manual for Hearing God's Voice
3 Methods of Prayer That Will Change Your Life
In the Footsteps of a Saint: John Paul II's Visit to Wisconsin
Star of the Sea: A Mariner's Journey
A Practical Guide to Discern God's Will
Serviam: A Practical Guide to Discerning God's Will
Distractions: A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Stay Focused During Prayer
The Horarium: A Simple Guide to Creating a Daily Prayer Schedule That Will Change Your Life
The Last Monks of Skellig Michael

The Tale of Patrick Peyton
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Finnian and the Seven Mountains:
Issue 1
Issue 2
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The Mission of Joan of Arc:
Issue 1

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A Kiss for Little Bear - Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak - Little Bear Book 5

A Kiss for Little Bear 
Little Bear #5
Else Holmelund Minarik
Maurice Sendak
Harper Collins
ISBN 9780064440509 



My son seems to have fallen in love with the Little Bear Books. There was one in a box set we purchased last year and since that time he has bought himself a few more and read the rest from the library. But of all the little bear books this is the one he picks up most often to read, after as an extra after doing our normal reading for the day. But my son has shown no interest in other books by Else Holmelund Minarik when I have pointed them out at the library or the book store.

Unlike book 1 in this series this is a single story. As opposed to four separate stories each in their own chapter. But we also meet so many other characters that are not in the other stories. My son loves that the kiss keeps getting passed back and forth until it gets from Grandma to Little Bear. He also loved that Hen said no to a return kiss because it is so complicated. But the kiss does lead to a wedding and Little Bear and all his friends get dressed up for the occasion.

Any book that my children like to read over and over again is a winner in my books, especially since we are now at the point where my son can read this whole book to be. The little bear stories are really fun. These books are geared for young readers ages 4-8 buy can be enjoyed by younger and older readers. In fact I have read this even with my tween and she thought the story was fun.

The illustrations by Sendak are amazing and my son loves going over them again and again. They are good wholesome stories. I can really appreciate the sentiment in these books. I remember having read these book to my youngest brother many year ago and they are just as entertaining today.


A wonderful book in a great series!

Little Bear Books:
Little Bear
Father Bear Comes Home
Little Bear's Friend
Little Bear's Visit
A Kiss for Little Bear

The Strangers at the Manger - Lisa M. Hendey and Jenn Bower - Chime Travelers Book 5

The Strangers at the Manger
Chime Travelers Book 5
Lisa M. Hendey
Jenn Bower (Illustrator)
Servant Books a division of
Franciscan  Media
ISBN 9781632531001


Lisa M. Hendey is an editor and founder of CatholicMom.com she has written numerous books and contributed to a number as well. She has also written the forward to a number of other books. But this is the first book of hers that I have read, and it was wonderful. It was a little weird starting with the fifth book in a series but it was also a good test. For starting with this book  it was easy to determine that though there are references to earlier books, or at least events from them, this book stands well on its own!

The Brady twins Patrick and Katie have had some unique adventures after the family became more active in the parish of Saint Anne's, and specifically joined the cleaning team. The reason for joining the cleaning team might have something to do with Patrick's pet frog ending up in the baptismal font. (But alas that is part of another story.) For it seems that at certain points after hearing the church bells chime they have each travelled into the past. They then stay there until they learn a lesson. This book begins on the last day before Christmas break, as school is letting out the Brady twins notice a new family at the school with Fr. Miguel and Sr. Margaret. The newcomers are the Perez family and they do not look like anyone else at the parish. Patrick and Katie learn that the Perez's need a safe place to stay and are staying at the parish centre. While helping clean the church for Christmas service, the twins Chime Travel, the appear on a hillside outside a cave with a donkey braying nearby.

The children end up back in time at the first Christmas story. They meet Mary and Joseph as they travel to Bethlehem and join them on the journey. Over their time in the past they learn many lessons and start thinking about life back home in their own time. The children interact with a number of biblical characters, but most closely with Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. The children also meet the shepherds, the wise men, the visit to the temple, and more. When the Magi arrive, Katie asks Mary, “Are you sure you want all of these strangers around the baby?" Mary smiles. "Strangers are simply new friends, just waiting to be loved.” And that is a sentiment needed today. And once they are home their attitude and interactions with the Perez family change drastically. Overall it is a very moving read. It is a powerful story and really brings the Christmas story alive for kids and those who read to and with them.

The illustrations are a great addition to the story and Jenn Bower does a great job with capturing the sentiment of the book in the pictures. This book is a wonderful retelling of the nativity story and makes it very real. If the rest of the books in the series are as good there is some amazing reading ahead for the kids and me! And I hope that this is not the last in the series. Well done.


Books by Lisa M. Hendey:
The Handbook for Catholic Moms
A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms
The Grace of Yes: Eight Virtues for Generous Living
O Radiant Dawn: 5-Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath
As Morning Breaks: Daily Gospel Reflection.
I Am God's Storyteller 
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Chime Travelers Series:
The Secret of the Shamrock
The Sign of the Carved Cross
The Whisper in the Ruins
The Mystery at Midnight
The Strangers at the Manger

Contributed to:
Beautiful Mercy

Beautiful Eucharist
Small Steps for Catholic Moms
The Catholic Baby Name Book
One Body, Many Blogs: A Guide for Christian Bloggers
The Catholic Mom S Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections
The Church and New Media


Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2017 Catholic Reading Plan!

Missionary Handbook Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy - Michael E. Gaitley

Missionary Handbook
Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy 
Michael E. Gaitley
Marian Press
ISBN 9781596143388



My introduction to Father Michael E. Gaitley's writing last year was his contribution to Beautiful Mercy edited by Matthew Kelly. Since that time I have read five books by him and plan on reading the rest. His writing style is very engaging. It is easy to read his books, his passion for the subjects of Marian Consecration and Divine Mercy are highly contagious. And in many ways this book is a synthesis of all of his other works. But in this small volume Father Gaitley pack's a lot of punch. 

As is obvious by the title the main purpose of the book is as a Missionary Handbook, focusing on the Identify, Spirituality, Missions, Essential Formation, and Plan of Life for the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy (MMDM). The book is available for free through their website you just have to pay shipping and handling. 

The Sections in the book are:
Part One: MMDM Identity, Spirituality, Mission
The Basics
Level One Participation (M1)
Level Two Participation (M2)
Level Three Participation (M3)
Part Two: Essentials of Formation
The Super-Concept of Communion
Marian Consecration
Divine Mercy
Part Three: Plan of Life
Outline
The Details
Cheat Sheets
Conclusion: the MMDM Commitment

This book makes extensive reference to 5 of Michael's other books. It also Focuses on the HAPP Hearts Afire Parish-based Programs. In the introduction Father Gaitley states: "Alright, so whether you've already completed HAPP, read all the books, or are just getting started, whether you're already a Marian Missionary, want to join, or are still thinking about it - this handbook is for you. May it bless you during the present time of mercy for the Church and the world, a time of grace that we'll learn about in Part one." If you are already a fan of Father Gaitley's work you will love this book. If you have not done any of his book or DVD teaching series this book will be an amazing overview of his teachings. Having worked through two of his retreat books with groups I can say that any of his writings will enhance your spiritual life. But this booklet pulls it all together; the key prayers, the Plan of Life, the why. All bound tightly in fewer than 130 pages of text. 

This book would also be great for anyone wanting a quick overview of Marian Spirituality. With specific focus on consecration to Mary and the Divine Mercy practice. This is an incredible book and as mentioned you can get it for free! So why would you not give it a read and see what impact it can have on your spiritual life!

Other books about Divine Mercy and Saint Faustina:

Divine Mercy for Children: A Guided Tour of the Museum of Mercy - Vinny Flynn and Brian Kennelly

Divine Mercy in My Pocket - Marianne Lorraine Trouvé

Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy Missionary Handbook - Michael E. Gaitley

Marrying the Rosary to the Divine Mercy Chaplet - Shane Kapler

Divine Mercy Explained - Michael E. Gaitley

The Divine Mercy Image Explained - Michael R. Gaitley

52 Weeks with Saint Faustina - Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle

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Books by Michael E. Gaitley:
33 Days to Morning Glory
33 Days to Merciful Love
40 Days to Mercy
Consoling the Heart of Jesus
Divine Mercy Explained
The Divine Mercy Image Explained
The One Thing Is Three
The Second Greatest Story Ever Told
You Did It To Me
Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy Missionary Handbook
Nine Days to Joseph: A Novena in Preparation for Consecration to St. Joseph

DVD Series by Father Michael E. Gaitley:
Divine Mercy In The Second Greatest Story Ever Told
You Did It to Me: Putting Mercy Into Action
33 Days to Morning Glory - Group Retreat
Consoling The Heart Of Jesus - Group Retreat
Wisdom And Works Of Mercy - Group Study Dvd

Contributed to:
Beautiful Mercy
Divine Mercy for Moms

Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2017 Catholic Reading Plan!

Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church in a Year

Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church in a Year

About 10 years ago I wrote short reviews of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition, The Companion to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and Introduction to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and also the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. At the time I was a team of bloggers working through blogging the daily reading of the Catechism is you were working through it in a year, it was called the Catholic Catechism Dialogue Blog, and though now defunct it was a great pleasure being part of the project.

The Catechism can basically be read in a year if you read 10 sections a day. There are numerous resources online that give you reading plans that have this sort of list but I could not find any that did not also have a bible reading plan. The closest I could come up with was this list with links to the online version at the same site, A Solemn Charge. I have taken out the dates so it can be started any time.

So this year I am going to read the Catechism in a year. Why don't you join in and see how it transforms your faith?

September 13th 2017 Update: I finished the Catechism a little early moving on to reading the Compendium. 

October 28th 2017 Update: I finished the Compendium moving on to reading the DOCAT Catholic Social Teaching for Youth.

November 17th 2017 Update: I finished the DOCAT moving on to reading the YOUCAT: The Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church. 

I did finish YOUCAT and am starting over on the Catechism.

Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2017 Catholic Reading Plan!

Related Posts:

Catholic Christianity - Peter Kreeft - A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church

YOUCAT Confession - YOUCAT

Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition 

The Companion to the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Introduction to the Catechism of the Catholic Church 

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church in a Year

Catholic Catechism Dialogue blog

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition

The Catechism in a Year Companion, Volume I

The Catechism in a Year Companion, Volume II

The Catechism in a Year Companion, Volume III

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Books from the Council of Baltimore:

Baltimore Catechism One

Baltimore Catechism Two

Baltimore Catechism Three

Baltimore Catechism Four

Manual of Prayers: For the Use of the Catholic Laity - Third Plenary Council of Baltimore 

The Little Office of Baltimore - Claudio R Salvucci - Traditional Catholic Daily Prayer

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Pearl's Ocean Magic - Catherine Hapka - Dolphin School Book 1

Pearl's Ocean Magic
Dolphin School Book 1
Catherine Hapka
Scholastic
ISBN 9780545750240
ASIN B018EVB604




Catherine Hapka has over 30 distinct works and 10 series of books. She has books written under Catherine Hapka, Cathy Hepka, C.A. Hepka and also ghost written other books. And under those three names has over 100 books to her credit. But To be honest I had not really heard of her, prior to reading this book and this series with my youngest daughter.

Now to be honest my daughter loves these books. I was a little less impressed. They were in a section at the book store with numerous books my daughter can read. But these books were way beyond her capabilities. I do normally enjoy reading with my children. But I found this book in particular and the series in general a little lacklustre. There was nothing in the story or characters I could hold onto. My daughter loves the covers but the illustrations in the actual book are pretty sparse.

The story is OK. It is about a young dolphin heading off to school for the first time. Pearl is heading to Coral Cove Dolphin School. She soon hooks up with a group of 3 friends. In the series the dolphins use telepathy to guide other ocean animals to help protect them. But there is a school bully Mullet and he tries to intimidate Pearl's friend Flip to do dangerous dares. The plot got a little scary for the intended age. But in many ways it was a typical school story.

When an author is cranking out 10 books a year maybe it is hard to keep up the standards. Or maybe this book was more flash in the cover than substance in the book. From where I sit as a parent it was disappointing even if my daughter enjoys them. I was hesitant to buy this one but my daughter had her own gift card I really wish I had encouraged her in a different direction. It feels like it is trying to capitalise on the popularity of Finding Nemo and just doesn't pull it off.

I give the book 3 of 5 stars because my daughter wanted to see it through but if I had been reading it to review it would have ended up in the 'did not finish pile'.

Dolphin School Books:
Pearl's Ocean Magic
Echo's Lucky Charm
Flip's Surprise Talent
Splash's Secret Friend

Catholic Reading List 2017

Catholic Reading List 2017

At the beginning of the year in 2016 I created a reading list of Catholic books I wanted to finish. I called it a A Year Of Reading Intention – Catholic Reading. I started with 32 books on this list. But the list kept growing both from recommendations from others and from the books being read. Including a few Catholic fiction books I managed to read 73 Catholic books over the year, and review most of them. So continuing the new tradition here is my 2017 reading list:

1001 Reasons Why It's Great to be Catholic! - Robert M. Haddad
20 Answers Mary - Tim Staples
20 Answers Miracles - Karlo Broussard
20 Answers The Papacy - Jim Blackburn
20 Answers the Eucharist - Trent Horn
20 Answers God - Trent Horn
20 Answers The Sacraments - Fr. Mike Driscoll
20 Answers Salvation - Jimmy Akin
20 Answers End of Life Issues - Jason Negri
20 Answers Divorce and Remarriage - Jim Blackburn
20 Answers Death and Judgement - Trent Horn
20 Answers Islam - Andrew Bieszad
20 Answers Faith and Science - Trent Horn
20 Answers The Real Jesus - Trent Horn
20 Answers Scripture and Tradition - Jim BlackBurn
20 Answers Abortion - Trent Horn
20 Answers Angels and Demons - Fr. Mike Driscoll
20 Answers Witchcraft & the Occult - Michelle Arnold
20 Answers The Bible - Trent Horn
20 Answers Atheism - Matt Fradd
20 Answers The Church - Trent Horn
40 Days to Mercy - Michael E. Gaitley - A Jubilee Year Lenten Devotion Through Divine Sunday

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Abandonment to Divine Providence - Jean-Pierre de Caussade
A Daily Defense: 365 Days (Plus One) to becoming a Better Apologist - Jimmy Akin
A Donkey at the Waterwheel - Malcolm M. Kennedy
A Friar's Tale - John Collins
Advent Meditations with Fulton J. Sheen
A Landscape With Dragons: The Battle for Your Child's Mind - Michael O'Brien
A Man Cleansed by God - John E. Beahm
A Man Who Knew How to Forgive - Francesc Faus
A Practical Guide to Discern God's Will - Philip Kosloski
Abandonment to Divine Providence - Jean Pierre de Caussade
Back to the Basics - Oliver Tuazon and Roque Carballo
Be Holy A Catholics Guide to the Spiritual Life - Thomas G. MorrowBeautiful Hope -  Matthew Kelly, Pope Frances, et al.
Behold Your Mother - Tim Staples
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: An Ordinary Christian -Maria Amata Di Lorenzo and Robert Ventresca
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Journey to the Summit - Ana Maria Vasquez and Jennings Dean
Catholic & Christian - Alan Schreck
Catholic Book of Character, The - Fr. Edward Garesche
Champions of the Rosary - Donald H. Calloway - The History and Heroes of a Spiritual Weapon
Children of the Last Days - Michael O'Brien
Choosing Happiness: Working Within - Francisco Ugarte
Church Militant Field Manual - Richard Heilman
Cultivating Virtue: Self-Mastery with the Saints - Anonymous
Divine Renovation - James Mallon
DOCAT: Catholic Social Teaching for Youth - YOUCAT
Docilitas: On Teaching and Being Taught - James Schall
Every Man's Journey - James P. Campbell
Faith Hope Love - Josef Pieper
Father The Family Protector - James B. Stenson
Fatima: The Apparition That Changed the World - Jean M. Heimann 
From Slave To Priest - Sr. Caroline Hemesath
The Incorruptibles - Joan Carroll Cruz
Full Armor of God, The. Defending Your Life From Satan’s Schemes - Larry Richards
God or Nothing - Cardinal Robert Sarah
God Who Loves, The - Shane Kapler
God's Healing Mercy - Kathleen Beckman
God's World and Our Place In It - Fulton J. Sheen
Happy Are You Poor: The Simple Life and Spiritual Freedom -  Father Thomas Dubay
Happy Catholic - Julie Davis
Holy Desperation: Praying as If Your Life Depends on It - Heather King
How to Become A Heroic Catholic - Catherine Stewart
How to Read Your Way to Heaven - Vicki Burbach
How To Book of Catholic Devotions, The Second Edition - Mike Aqulina and Regis J. Flaherty
In Conversation With God Volume 1 Part 2 Christmas and Epiphany - Francis Fernandez
In Conversation With God Volume 3 Part 1 Ordinary Time Weeks 1-6 - Francis Fernandez
In Conversation With God Volume 6 Part 1 Special Feasts January to March - Francis Fernandez
Journeys with Mary Apparitions of Our Lady - Zerlina De Santis
Life's Greatest Lesson - Allen Hunt
Live Well Today - Fr. Thomas Dailey
Love Is Patient, But I'm Not - Christopher West
Man Up - Jared Zimmerer
Manual for Marian Devotion - The Dominican Sisters of Mary
Marrying the Rosary to the Divine Mercy Chaplet - Shane Kapler
Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy Missionary Handbook - Michael E. Gaitley
Memorize the Mass - Kevin Vost
Mitt Brennender Sorge On the Church and the German Reich - Pope Pius XI
Navigating the Interior Life. Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God- Daniel Burke and Fr. John BartuneK
Norms of Piety A Plan for Everyday Living - J.M. Muntadas
Oscar Romero: Prophet of Hope - Roberto Morozzo della Rocca
Praying the Rosary Like Never Before: Encounter the Wonder of Heaven and Earth - Edward Sri
Pierced by a Sword - Bud Macfarlane Jr. T
Praying the Angelus Find Joy, Peace, and Purpose in Everyday Life - Jared Dees
Rediscover Catholicism: A Spiritual Guide to Living with Passion - Matthew Kelly
Rediscover the Rosary: The Modern Power of an Ancient Prayer - Matthew Kelly
Reform Yourself! : How to Pray, Find Peace, and Grow in Faith with the Saints of the Counter-Reformation - Shaun McAfee
Rosarium Virginis Mariae On The Most Holy Rosary - Pope John Paul II
Roses Among Thorns - St. Francis de Sales
Perfectly Yourself Discovering God's Dream For You - Matthew Kelly
Saint Catherine Labouré And Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal - Marianne Lorraine Trouvé and Cathy Morrison
Saint Teresa of Kolkata Missionary of Charity - Mary Kathleen Glavich and Barbara Kiwak
Saint Thomas Aquinas Missionary of Truth - Marianne Lorraine Trouvé and Cathy Morrison
Saint John Neumann Missionary to Immigrants - Laura Rhoderica Brown
Saint Anthony of Padua Fire and Light - Margaret Charles Kerry and Mary Elizabeth Tebo 
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Courageous Faith - Lillian M. Fisher
Saint Martin de Porres Humble Healer - Elizabeth Marie DeDomenico
Saint John Bosco Champion for the Young - Emily Beata Marsh  
Saint Damien of Molokai: Hero of Hawaii - Virginia Helen Richards, D. Thomas Halpin and Anne Bergstrom 
Saint Edith Stein Blessed by the Cross - Mary Lee Hill and Mari Goering
Seeking Christ in Reading - Rev. Eugene Boylan 
Seven Words of Jesus and Mary Lessons on Cana and Calvary - Fulton J. Sheen
Seven Words of Jesus and Mary - Fulton J. Sheen
Stop Worrying and Start Living 365 Daily Readings - Gary Zimak
Sermons of St. Francis de Sales For Lent - Francis de Sales
Station to Station - Gary Jansen
Saint Clare of Assisi: Runaway Rich Girl - Kim Hee-Ju
Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto - Anne Eileen Heffernan and Patricia Edward
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla The Gift of Life - Susan Helen Wallace and Patricia Edward Jablonski
Saint Paul The Thirteenth Apostle - Mary Lea Hill & Matthew Archambault
Saint Joan of Arc God's Soldier - Susan Helen Wallace and Ray Morelli
St. Paul - Mitch Pacwa 
Ten: How the Ten Commandments Can Change Your life - Mary Elizabeth Sperry
The Archbishop and I: My Childhood Friend Fulton J. Sheen - Margo Weber Nassar
The Body Under the Bridge  - Paul McCusker
The Catholic Guide to Loneliness - Dr. Kevin Vost
The Catholic Perspective on Paul: Paul and the Origins of Catholic Christianity - Taylor R. Marshall
The Deacon Reader - James Keating
The Golden Thread - Louis de Wohl
The Great Adventure - Jeff Cavins
The Grunt Padre: Father Vincent Robert Capodanno Vietnam 1966-1967 - Daniel L. Mode
The Holy Spirit - Mitch Pacwa
The Last Monks of Skellig Michael - Philip Kosloski
The Life of St. Christopher Quest for a King - Lee Hyoun-ju and Kyung Hee Yoon
The Miracle of Father Kapaun: Priest, Soldier and Korean War Hero - Roy Wenzl and Travis Heying
The Old Evangelization: How to Spread the Faith Like Jesus Did - Eric Sammons
The Perfect Joy of Saint Francis - Felix Timmerman
The Priest Barracks: Dachau 1938 – 1945 - Guillaume Zeller
The Rhythm of Life - Matthew Kelly
The Saints Pray for Us - Encounter the Saints 
The Secret Life of John Paul II - Lino Zani
The Way of the Heart - Henri Nouwen
Theology for Beginners - Frank Sheed
Thirsting for Prayer - Jacques Philippe
This Tremendous Lover - Eugene Boylan
To Be A Man - James B. Stenson
Truth Be Told - Mark Hart
Way of the Cross - Saint Josemaria Escriva
Why the Eucharist Matters - Chris Padgett
Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too) Brandon Vogt
Why We're Catholic - Trent Horn
Way of Wonder: Wisdom from G.K. Chesterton
You're Amazing: A Message of Hope That Will Change Your Life Forever - Justin Fatica
Your Life in the Holy Spirit - Dr. Alan Schreck

Fiction:
The Strangers at the Manger - Lisa M. Hendey and Jenn Bower
Bane's Eyes - Corinna Turner - I Am Margaret Book 4
Angelhood - A.J. Cattapan
7 Riddles to Nowhere - A.J. Cattapan
I Thirst - Gina Marinello-Sweeney - Veritas Chronicles Book 1 
Saving Faith - T.M. Gaouette - Faith and Kung Fu Book 2
a.k.a. Genius - Marilee Haynes
Patrick and the Fire - Cornelia Mary Bilinsky and Maggie Coburn
Brigid and the Butter - Pamela Love and Apryl Stott
Pictures of Me - Marilee Haynes
Saint Magnus The Last Viking - Susan Peek
Genius Under Constriction - Marilee Haynes
Quetzalcoatl's Zahir - Manuel Alfonseca
The Shop of Ghosts - G.K. Chesterton
The Secret of the Shamrock - Lisa M. Hendey and Jenn Bower
The King's Prey: Saint Dymphna of Ireland - Susan Peek
The Mystery of the Haunted House - Manual Alfonseca
Spokes - Deanna K. Klingel
8 Notes to a Nobody - Cynthia T. Toney
A Single Bead - Stephanie Engelman 
Chasing Liberty - Theresa Linden - Chasing Liberty Book 1
Three Days: The Search for the Boy Messiah - Chris Stepien
The Profession - Eric Sammons
Roland West, Loner - Theresa Linden
Crusader King: A Novel of Baldwin IV and the Crusades - Susan Peek
The Sign of the Carved Cross - Lisa M. Hendey and Jenn Bower
The Relic of Perilous Falls - Raymond Arroyo - Will Wilder Book 1
Prince Martin Wins His Sword - Brandon Hale and Jason Zimdars
Standing Strong - Theresa Linden
10 Steps to Girlfriend Status - Cynthia T. Toney
The Mystery of the Sapphire Bracelet - Manuel Alfonseca
Beyond the Black Hole - Manuel Alfonseca
Nicholas Gilroy: Our Lady and the Guardian - Father Stephen and Deacon George
The Mystery of the Honeymoon - Manuel Alfonseca
Drive! - Corinna Turner - unSPARKed Book 1
Storm of Fire and Blood - Taylor R. Marshall 
Julia's Gifts - Ellen Gable
The Arrow Bringer -Lisa Mayer
Brothers - Corinna Turner - I am Margaret 0.5
Dying for Compassion - Barbara Golder
The Mystery of the Egyptian Vulture Country House - ManuelAlfonseca
Dying for Revenge - Barbara Golder
Margo's Diary & Notebook - Corinna Turner - I Am Margaret Companion
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I am starting with 51 books on the list and it will likely grow, as 19 of these are carry over from the list that grew last year Looking forward to the challenge. And also reading the Catechism in a year. I was also asked to come up with a Top 10 Catholic Books List, not an easy task.