Need some reading material for Lent? Fr. Lappe has compiled a list of resources to help you grow in your Spiritual life not only during the Lenten Season, but after as well. Also, check out our Lighthouse Catholic Media booth in the church vestibule for books, CDs and little booklets. In order to keep providing these materials, we ask for a donation of $3/booklet; $4/CD; $5/book.
BOOKS
Books for Healing
- Be Healed: A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life – By Dr. Bob Schuchts
- Be Transformed: The Healing Power of the Sacraments – By Dr. Bob Schuchts
- Loved as I Am: An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus – By Sr. Miriam James Heidland
- Abba’s Heart: Finding Our Way Back to the Father’s Delight – By Neal Lozano
- Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance from Evil Spirits – By Neal Lozano
Books with Specific Help for Growing in Chastity
- Theology of the Body for Beginners: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, Sex, and Gender – By Christopher West
- Theology of the Body In One Hour – By Jason Evert
Books to Help us Learn to Pray and Grow in Spiritual Life
Fulfillment of All Desire
By Ralph Martin
A very thorough and readable introduction to the spiritual life.
Drawing upon the teaching of seven Spiritual Doctors of the Church, Ralph Martin presents an in-depth study of the journey to God. This book provides encouragement and direction for the pilgrim who desires to know, love, and serve our Lord.
Forty Weeks: An Ignatian Path to Christ with Sacred Story Prayer
By Fr. William Watson
Based on the spiritual practices of St. Ignatius of Loyola, this is a longer, but more thorough, way to develop a serious life of prayer.
- Learn how to encounter the Lord of Mercy daily
- Fruitfully engage Sacramental Reconciliation regularly
- Develop the art of spiritual discernment
I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Therese of Lisieux
By Fr. Jean D’Elbee
Inspiring reflections on humility and being childlike. It’s perfect as a personal retreat when you have only a few moments to spare each day – and for spiritual reading anytime and anywhere. Learn how you can have confidence in God, not in spite of your sufferings, but because of them!
He Leadeth Me
By Fr. Walter Ciszek
Good book on living in God’s will.
Follow the deeply personal story of Jesuit Father Walter J. Ciszek during his 23 years as a Soviet prisoner where he recalls how only through an utter reliance on God’s will that he managed to endure.
Prayer Primer: Igniting a Fire Within
By Fr. Thomas Dubay S.M.
Fr. Thomas Dubay, a renowned teacher and writer on prayer and the spiritual life, presents a simple, profound and practical book on the most important of all human activities, communion with God.
Fire Within
By Fr. Thomas Dubay S.M.
This book is somewhat more advanced.
Focuses on the teachings on prayer from two great doctors of the Church–St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila–and the teaching of Sacred Scripture.
Short books by Fr. Jacques Phillipe:
- Searching for and Maintaining Peace
- Interior Freedom
- The Eight Doors of the Kingdom: Meditations on the Beatitudes
- Time for God
- Thirsting for Prayer
- In the School of the Holy Spirit
Lighthouse Catholic Media
Located in the church vestibule, you can purchase these books for $5.00/book
Not what you’re looking for?
Visit www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org to see their full list of books you can purchase online. OR feel free to make a suggestion by contacting the Parish Office.
Books on Marriage
How to Heal Your Marriage and Nurture Lasting Love
By Gregory and Lisa Popcak
Acclaimed author and psychotherapist Gregory Popcak shows you how to heal the hurt in your marriage and develop the crucial habits necessary to resolve conflicts, renew the love you once had, and discover the passion you always wanted.
For Better Forever: Revised and Expanded Edition
By Gregory and Lisa Popcak
A Catholic guide to Lifelong Marriage. Learn the secrets of a “for better, forever” marriage, whether you are a newlywed or have been married for years.
Books on Parenting
The Temperament God Gave Your Kids: Motivate Discipline, and Love Your Children
By Art and Laraine Bennett
Art and Laraine Bennett provide an accessible synthesis of classical wisdom, modern counseling, science, Catholic spirituality, and wonderful storytelling to the four basic temperaments that serve as the foundation of one’s personality and approach to life.
Parenting With Grace
By Gregory and Lisa Popcak
The Catholic Parents’ Guide to Raising (almost) Perfect Kids. This guidebook provides practical advice through a combination of orthodox theology with contemporary psychology along with plenty of good humor.
Beyond the Birds and the Bees: Raising Sexually Whole and Holy Kids
By Gregory and Lisa Popcak
Greg and Lisa Popcak empower you with the tools needed to move well beyond The Talk by offering a comprehensive guide to raising sexually whole and holy children.

Podcasts
Restore the Glory – with Dr. Bob Schuchts and Jake Khym M.A.
– Lots of good info on personal healing
Visit Podcast Site
Ask Christopher West – with Christopher and Wendy West
– Good info on Theology of the Body
Visit Website
The Bible in a Year – with Fr. Mike Schmitz
Listen
Abiding Together – with Heather Khym, Mechelle Benzinger, and Sr. Miriam Heidland
Visit Website
VIDEOS
Youtube Channels (Waste your time productively)


Jackie Francois Angel
Wife and mother. You can find her as a guest on various Youtube channels.
OTHER RESOURCES
- A helpful accountability system for all your devices to protect you and your family
The Chastity Project – Chastity.com
- Great videos on variety of topics to help form our Christian view of sexuality