There's a plethora of spiritual reading that Catholics can take advantage of. But reading the wrong one, at the wrong time, could be detrimental. Which are best for laying a spiritual foundation?
I think The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis, The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence, Abandonment to Divine Providence by Jean-Pierre de Caussade, The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander - and absolutely anything by Father Jacques Philippe would be worthy additions to this list. I love that you encourage them to ask for the Saints' intercession. I would say, as a convert myself, that the Communion of Saints is one of my very favorite teachings of the faith. I've befriended - and been befriended by - many of the Saints and find that a great comfort and gift.
Ooo, those are all excellent choices... You're making me re-think my list!
Yes, the Communion of Saints is such a consoling doctrine. I remember before I became Catholic, as I was reading the New Testament for the first time, I found myself talking to St. Paul as I read his letters. I think the reality of that doctrine comes a lot more naturally than many protestants today think.
I think The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis, The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence, Abandonment to Divine Providence by Jean-Pierre de Caussade, The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander - and absolutely anything by Father Jacques Philippe would be worthy additions to this list. I love that you encourage them to ask for the Saints' intercession. I would say, as a convert myself, that the Communion of Saints is one of my very favorite teachings of the faith. I've befriended - and been befriended by - many of the Saints and find that a great comfort and gift.
Ooo, those are all excellent choices... You're making me re-think my list!
Yes, the Communion of Saints is such a consoling doctrine. I remember before I became Catholic, as I was reading the New Testament for the first time, I found myself talking to St. Paul as I read his letters. I think the reality of that doctrine comes a lot more naturally than many protestants today think.