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On this episode, the hosts will share with you 10 books that helped shaped their spiritual lives in many ways. They will also explain why they found each book so powerful. Enjoy this episode that gives some great ideas of books to help you grow in holiness!

Amy's Top Ten Books

1. The Bible
2. Imitation of Christ By: Thomas a Kempis
3. Searching for and Maintaining Peace By: Fr. Jacque Phillipe
4. Story of a Soul Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux
5. Habits for Holiness By: Fr. Mark Mary Ames
6. This Present Paradise By: Clarie Dwyer
7. Left To Tell By: Immaculee Ilibagiza
8. Sincerely, Stoneheart By: Emily Wilson
9. 33 Days to Morning Glory By: Michael Gaitley
10. The Lamb’s Supper By: Dr. Scott Hahn

Honorable Mention: Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Shannon's Books

1. Searching for and Maintaining Peace – Fr. Jacques Philippe

2. Time for God – Fr. Jacques Philippe

3. Plan of Life – Fr. Roger Landry

4. Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves – Jason Evert

5. Interior Freedom – Fr. Jacques Philippe

6. 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory – Matthew Kelly

7. The Art of Living – Dr. Edward Sri

8. The Screwtape Letters – CS Lewis

9. Theology of the Body for Beginners – Christopher West

10. The Rescue Project – Fr. John Riccardo

Zac's Books:

10 Books (in view of Bible and Catechism coming as primary resources):

1. Fr. Jacques Philippe - Searching for and Maintaining Peace and Interior Freedom (for forming the interior life of a Christian)

2. Theology of the Body - Many titles by Christopher West, i.e. TOB for Beginners

3. Virtues - Open Light resources or Edrward Sri - The Art of Living or Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love

4. The Chronicles of Narnia - C.S. Lewis - stirs the heart and presents God's love in a tangible way - fun as adults too esp if sharing with kids

5. Fr. Jon Ricardo - Rescued or Heaven Starts Now (great presentation of the kerygma, the "why" of our faith)

6. Gregory of Lisa Popcak - Parenting with Grace or Holy Sex

7. The Five Love Languages - Gary Chapman (or their variants, i.e. ... For Children)

8. Daily Saint Journal for daily prayer - now with Sophia Institute

9. Give us This Day or Magnificat - daily mass readings and reflects, great for daily prayer

10. Any form of Liturgy of the Hours for daily prayer - an actual Breviary, Ibreviary, Laudate, ordering from Word on Fire

Runner Ups and Resources:

-Introduction to the Spiritual Life - Brant Pitre (great overview of how to pray / forms of prayer)

-The Joy of Believing - Archbishop William Lori - The shortest printed summary of the catechism (by reviewing its shorter form the Compendium)

-Pray a Litany for daily prayer - Litany of Trust, Litany of Humility, Litany for Marriage

-Some Catholic Apps can help with prayer now: Laudate, Ibreviary, Exodus 90, Hallow