Today we discuss the importance of spiritual reading. We share our experiences with spiritual reading as well as some tips and recommendations. We hope you enjoy this episode and are looking forward to sharing our next episode on rediscovering Sundays!

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Quote:

“Spiritual reading is necessary as the normal way of nourishing the Christian faith, which means getting food for the mind so that the will and affections might love and serve God accordingly.” - Fr. John Hardon

Resources mentioned in the episode:

The Catholic Strength article on spiritual reading: https://catholicstrength.com/2019/05/19/why-spiritual-reading-is-such-a-great-help-for-growth-in-holiness/

Some of our favorite spiritual reading books/authors:

Fr. Jaques Philippe

The Shadow of His Wings - Fr. Gereron Goldmann

He Leadeth Me - Fr. Walter Ciszek S.J.

Life of St. Joseph - Sr. Maraia Cecilia Baij

Introduction to the Devout Life - St. Francis de Sales

Imitation of Christ - St. Thomas a Kempis

Interior Castle - St. Teresa of Avila

Chiara Corbella Petrillo: A Witness to Joy - Cristiana Paccini & Simone Troisi

St. John Paul the Great - Jason Evert

Lives of the saints

Encyclicals & apostoic letters - all are available online