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Websites for Catholic Religious Life
September 23, 2021

Finding Your Vocation & Religious Life: Priesthood, Sisterhood, Brotherhood

vocationnetwork.org/en/match
 
religiousministries.com
 
www.vocationcentre.org.au (Based in Australia, but contains helpful tools regardless of location)  

Vocations: Sisterhood

anunslife.org 
 
www.ndfranciscans.org/fiat
 
bonsecours.us
 
oppeace.org
 
baltimorecarmel.org
 
bvmsisters.org
 
vocationquest.org

Vocations: Brotherhood and Priesthood

worldpriest.com

epriest.com

heedthecall.org
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GCRC Video Library
September 22, 2021

Unforgettable Moments in Church History

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Catholic Books for Church Clergy
September 21, 2021

Books for Pastoral Care and Counseling are located under ‘Mental Health and Tribulations’

Books for Clergy and Liturgy Ministry: 

A Positive and Stable Masculine Identity: Directions in the Formation of Seminarians by James Keating (2021)

Becoming Eucharistic People: The Hope and Promise of Parish Life (Engaging Catholicism) by Timothy P. O’Malley (2022)

Best Practices in Catholic Church Ministry Performance Management by Charles Zech (2010)

Best Practices in Parish Stewardship by Charles Zech (2008)

Best Practices of Catholic Pastoral and Finance Councils by Charles Zech (2010)

Catholic Parishes of the 21st Century by Charles E. Zech, Mary L. Gautier, Mark M. Gray, Jonathon L. Wiggins, and Thomas P. Gaunt (2017)

Ceremonies of the Liturgical Year: A Manual for Clergy and All Involved in Liturgical Ministries by Peter J. Elliott (2002)

Ceremonies of the Modern Roman Rite: The Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours: A Manual for Clergy and All Involved in Liturgical Ministries by Peter J. Elliott (2004)

Configured to Christ: On Spiritual Direction and Clergy Formation by James Keating (2021)

Creativity in Church Management: Entrepreneurship for a 21st-Century Parish by Charles E. Zech (2022)

Culture, Contemplation, and Seminary Formation by James Keating (2018)

Divine Renovation: Bringing Your Parish from Maintenance to Mission by James Mallon (2014)

Entering the Mind of Christ: The True Nature of Theology by James Keating (2014)

Ministers of Christ: Recovering the Roles of Clergy and Laity in an Age of Confusion by Peter Kwasniewski (2021)

Moral Theology: New Directions and Fundamental Issues by James Keating (2004)

Naked Parish Priest: What Priests Really Think They’re Doing by Leslie J. Francis and Stephen Louden (2003)

On the Priesthood by St. John Chrysostom (1759)

Orders and Ministry: Leadership in the World Church by Kenan B. Osborne (2006)

Parish Finance: Best Practices in Church Management by Michael J. Castrilli and Charles E. Zech (2016)

Pastores Dabo Vobis by Pope John Paul II (1992)

Real Presence: What Does It Mean and Why Does It by Timothy P. O’Malley and McGrath Institute for Church Life (2021) 

Reclaiming Our Priestly Character by Fr. David L. Toups (2010)

Sacramental Orders (Lex Orandi) by Susan K. Wood (2000)

Seminary Theology: Teaching in a Contemplative Way by James Keating and the Institute for Priestly Formation (2010)

Seminary Theology II: Theology and Spiritual Direction in Dialogue by James Keating (2011)

Spiritual Direction in Context (Spiritual Directors International) by Nick Wagner (2006)

Stewards of God’s Mysteries: Priestly Spirituality in a Changing Church by Daniel E. Danielson, Melvin Blanchette, and Paul Philibert (2004)

Taking Your Parish From Good to Great: Best Practices in Parish Management by Charles E. Zech (2017)

The Apostolic Constitution “Preach the Gospel” Praedicate Evangelium: With an Appraisal of Francis’s Reform of the Roman Curia by Massimo Faggioli (2022)

The Book of Pastoral Rule by Pope Gregory I

The Priest As Beloved Son by James Keating (2015)

The Priestly Office: A Theological Reflection by Avery Dulles (1997)

The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness by Gregory Boyle (2022)

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Catholic Books for Altar Servers & Laity
September 21, 2021

Books for Altar Servers & Laity: 

A Servant’s Heart: Rosary Meditations for Altar Servers by Peter Troiano (2012)

Administration of Communion and Viaticum by an Extraordinary Minister by US Conference of Catholic Bishop (2013)

Altar Server Manual by Thom Ryng (2022)

Altar Servers: Servants of Jesus by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2002)

Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server by Theresa Kiser and Mike Schwalm (2022)

Being Catholic: A User’s Guide by Patrice Tuohy (2015)

Called to Serve: A Guidebook for Altar Servers by Father Albert J. Nevins (2009)

Catholic Lector from the Inside Out: Calling Worshipers to Embrace God’s Word by George Miller (2021)

Ceremonies Explained for Servers: A Manual for Altar Servers, Acolytes, Sacristans, and Masters of Ceremonies by Bishop Peter Elliott (2019)

Communion of the Sick by Various Authors (2024)

Discovering Christ the Servant: A Spirituality of Service by Dominic Cerrato (2022)

Extraordinary Ministers Holy Eucharist by Diogenes Romano (2023)

Guide for Altar Servers by Micheal Ruszala and Jeff Albrecht (2017)

Guide for Servers, Revised Edition by Corinna Laughlin and Paul Turner (2009)

Handbook for Altar Servers by Lorenzo Quadri and Lorenzo Testo (2015)

Here I Am, Lord: Lesson Notes For Mass Servers by Aaron Ametorwo (2019)

How to Serve in Simple, Solemn, and Pontifical Functions by Matthew Britt (1934) 

How to Serve Low Mass & Benediction by Rev. William A. O’Brien (2006) 

Learning to Serve: A Book for New Altar Boys by Father Charles J. Carmody (2015)

Lector’s Guide to Biblical Pronunciations by Joseph M. Staudacher (2001)

Living Liturgy for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Year A by Brian Schmisek (2019)

Living Liturgy for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Year B (2018) by Brian Schmisek (2017)

Living Liturgy for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Year C (2019) by Brian Schmisek (2018)

Living Liturgy for Music Ministers: Year A by Brian Schmisek (2020)

Living Liturgy for Music Ministers: Year B (2018) by Brian Schmisek (2017)

Living Liturgy for Music Ministers: Year C (2019) by Brian Schmisek (2018)

Living Liturgy: Spirituality, Celebration, and Catechesis for Sundays and Solemnities Year A (2020) by Brian Schmisek (2019)

Living Liturgy: Spirituality, Celebration, and Catechesis for Sundays and Solemnities Year B (2018) by Brian Schmisek (2017)

Living Liturgy: Spirituality, Celebration, and Catechesis for Sundays and Solemnities Year C by Brian Schmisek (2019)

Ministering Communion: Parish Resource Study Book by Fr. Allen Morris 

Ministers of Christ: Recovering the Roles of Clergy and Laity in an Age of Confusion by Peter Kwasniewski (2021)

Serviam!: An Introduction to the Holy Mass for Altar Servers by Mary Delgado (2020)

St. Stephen’s Handbook for Altar Servers by Edward Matthews (1986)

The Joy of Being an Altar Server by Joseph M. Champlin (2002)

The Lay Eucharistic Minister’s Handbook by Ann Tomalak (2003)

The Ministers of Holy Communion: Ordinary and Extraordinary by Caroline M. Thomas (2013)

The Ministry of Lectors by James A. Wallace (2017)

The Ministry of the Altar Server by Caroline M. Thomas (2012)

The Ministry of the Assembly by Caroline M. Thomas (2008)

The Ministry of the Lector by Caroline M. Thomas (2009)

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Books for Catholic Youth Formation & Ministry
September 21, 2021

Catholic Internet Resource to for Teenage Ministry: lifeteen.com

Youth Formation and Ministry Books: 

Called to Pray: Daily Prayers for Catholic Schools by Justin McClain (2018)

Catholic Mosaic: Living the Liturgical Year With Children by Cay Gibson (2006)

31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator by Jared Dees (2013)

DOCAT: The Social Teachings of the Catholic Church by YOUCAT Foundation (2016)

Educating in Christ: A Practical Handbook for Developing the Catholic Faith from Childhood to Adolescence: For Parents, Teachers, Catechists, and School Administrators by Gerard O’Shea (2018)

Engaging a New Generation: A Vision for Reaching Catholic Teens by Frank Mercadante (2012)

Enjoying God and Teaching Creatively: Insights and Ideas for More Effective Religion Classes by Greg Dues (1999)

Faith Formation in a Secular Age: Responding to the Church’s Obsession with Youthfulness (Ministry in a Secular Age) by Andrew Root (2017)

Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching: Living as a Disciple of Christ (Encountering Jesus) by Ave Maria Press (2015)

God Wears Running Shoes by Roy Petitfils (2009)

Growing Young: Shifting Church Culture to Reach a New Generation by Jacob Rodriguez (2020)

Leadership for Catholic Youth Ministry: A Comprehensive Resource by Staff at Center for Ministry Development and Thomas East (2009)

More Than a Youth Group: Fostering Christocentric Community in Catholic Youth Ministry by Dean M. Aufiero (2018)

Networks for Faith Formation: Relational Bonds and the Spiritual Growth of Youth by Steven Emery-Wright and Ed Mackenzie (2017)

New Testament Foundations: Jesus and Discipleship (Year Two, Student Workbook) by Brian Schmisek, Angelo G. Giuliano, Dorothy Jonaitis, Judith A. Hubert (2008)

New Testament Foundations: Jesus and Discipleship (Year Two, Teacher Guidebook) by Brian Schmisek, Angelo G. Giuliano, Dorothy Jonaitis, Judith A. Hubert (2008)

Old and New Testaments Concluded: (Year Four, Student Workbook): The Word in the Hellenistic World (Catholic Biblical School) by Brian Schmisek, Angelo G. Giuliano, Dorothy Jonaitis, Judith A. Hubert (2010)

Old and New Testaments Concluded: (Year Four, Teacher Guidebook): The Word in the Hellenistic World (Catholic Biblical School Program) by Brian Schmisek, Angelo G. Giuliano, Dorothy Jonaitis, Judith A. Hubert (2010)

Old Testament Continued: Year Three: Exile and Restoration, Teacher Guidebook by Brian Schmisek, Angelo G. Giuliano, Dorothy Jonaitis, Judith A. Hubert (2009)

Old Testament Continued: Exile and Restoration (Year Three Student Workbook by Brian Schmisek, Angelo G. Giuliano, Dorothy Jonaitis, Judith A. Hubert (2009)

Old Testament Foundations: (Year One, Teacher Guidebook): Genesis through Kings (Catholic Biblical School Program) by Brian Schmisek, Angelo G. Giuliano, Dorothy Jonaitis, Judith A. Hubert (2007)

Practical Aids for Catholic Teachers: A Handbook of Material and Teaching Devices for Use in the Lower Grades of Parochial Schools by Sister Mary Aurelia and Rev. Felix M. Kirsch (2018)

Rebuilding Confirmation: Because We Need More Than Another Graduation (Rebuilt Parish Book) by Christopher Wesley (2017) 

Rebuilding Youth Ministry: Ten Practical Strategies for Catholic Parishes by Christopher Wesley (2015)

Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry by G. Patrick Ziemann (1997)

Room 24: Adventures of a New Evangelist by Katie Prejean McGrady (2016)

Roots: Catholic Youth Evangelization in a Post-Pandemic World (Global Perspectives on the New Evangelization) by John C. Cavadini and Donald Wallenfang (2022)

Safe Fasting for Teens by Jim Auer (2008)

Searching for Faith: Prayer Experiences for Teen Assemblies and Retreats by Greg Dues (1997)

Seasonal Prayer Services for Teenagers by Greg Dues (1991)

Send Out Your Spirit Candidate Book: Preparing Teens for Confirmation (Leader’s Manual) by Michael Amodei (2010)

Sharing the Gospel with Our Lives: A Relational Approach to Catholic Youth Ministry by Bob Rice (2024)

Teaching Faith with Harry Potter: A Guidebook for Parents and Educators for Multigenerational Faith Formation by Patricia M. Lyons (2017)

The Art of Forming Young Disciples: Why Youth Ministries Aren’t Working and What to Do About It by Everett Fritz (2018)

The Big Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions: For Children’s Faith Formation by Anne E. Neuberger (2003)

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in a Parish Setting, Revised Edition by Tina Lillig (2018)

The End of Youth Ministry? (Theology for the Life of the World): Why Parents Don’t Really Care about Youth Groups and What Youth Workers Should Do about It by Andrew Root (2020)

The Eucharist Catechist Guide by Diana Macalintal (2009)

The Vision of Catholic Youth Ministry: Fundamentals, Theory, and Practice by Robert J. McCarty (2005)

To Do Justice to Love Mercy: An Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching by Christina Dehan Jaloway and Emily Stimpson Chapman (2021)

What Matters Most: Empowering Young Catholics for Life’s Big Decisions by Leonard J. DeLorenzo (2018)

What Teens Want You to Know (But Won’t Tell You) by Roy Petitfils (2015)

Young Catholic America: Emerging Adults Out of, and Gone from the Church by Christian Smith, Kyle Longest, Jonathan Hill and Kari Christoffersen (2014)

Your Life in Christ: Foundations in Catholic Morality (Encountering Jesus) by Ave Maria Press (2019)

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Catholic Books on Evangelism & Church Leadership
September 21, 2021

Evangelization and Church Leadership Books:

A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri J.M. Nouwen (2011)

Alleluia to Amen: The Prayer Book for Catholic Parishes by Justin McClain (2020)

An Evangelizing Catechesis: Teaching from Your Encounter with Christ by James C. Pauley (2020)

Analog Church: Why We Need Real People, Places, and Things in the Digital Age by Jay Y. Kim (2020)

Be Watchful: Resist the Adversary, Firm in Your Faith by Eric Sammons (2016) 

Becoming a Parish of Intentional Disciples by Sherry A. Weddell (2015)

Best Practices in Catholic Church Ministry Performance Management by Charles Zech (2010)

Best Practices in Parish Stewardship by Charles Zech (2008)

Best Practices of Catholic Pastoral and Finance Councils by Charles Zech (2010)

Blogging My Religion: Secular, Muslim, and Catholic Media Spaces in Europe by Giulia Evolvi (2018)

Called to Parish Ministry: Identity, Challenges and Spirituality of Lay Ministers by Greg Dues & Barbara Walkley (2003)

Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory by Tod Bolsinger (2018)

Catholic Parishes of the 21st Century by Charles E. Zech, Mary L. Gautier, Mark M. Gray, Jonathon L. Wiggins, and Thomas P. Gaunt (2017)

ChurchMoney: Rebuilding the Way We Fund Our Mission (A Rebuilt Parish Book) by Micheal White and Tom Corcoran (2019)

Clear & Simple How to Have Conversations That Lead to Conversion by Andre Regnier (2018)

Community by Henri J.M. Nouwen (2021) 

Connected Toward Communion: The Church and Social Communication in the Digital Age by Daniella Zsupan-Jerome (2014)

Creativity in Church Management: Entrepreneurship for a 21st-Century Parish by Charles E. Zech (2022)

Dealing With Diversity: A Guide for Parish Leaders by Greg Dues (1998)

Digital Missionary: How to Evangelize in the Digital World by T.J. Burdick (2015)

Evangelism: A Firm Foundation for Effective Evangelistic Meetings by G. Campbell Morgan (2019)

Evangelizing Catholics: A Mission Manual for the New Evangelization by Scott Hahn (2014)

From Social Media to Social Ministry: A Guide to Digital Discipleship by Nona Jones (2020) 

From the Depths of Our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy and the Crisis of the Catholic Church by Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah (2020)

Fruitful Discipleship: Living the Mission of Jesus in the Church and the World by Sherry A. Weddell (2017)

Future Church: Seven Laws of Real Church Growth by Will Mancini (2020)

How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going: Leading in a Liminal Season by Susan Beaumont (2019)

How to Share Your Faith with Anyone: A Practical Manual for Catholic Evangelization by Terry Barber (2013)

Interfaith Ministry Handbook: Prayers, Readings and Other Resources for Pastoral Settings by Matt Sanders (2017)

Jesus the Evangelist: A Gospel Guide to the New Evangelization by Allan Wright (2013)

Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church by Paul David Tripp (2020)

Less Chaos. Less Noise.: Effective Communications for an Effective Church by Kem Meyer (2016)

Motown Evangelization: Sharing the Gospel of Jesus in a Detroit Style (Global Perspectives on the New Evangelization) by John C. Cavadini and Donald Wallenfang (2022)

No Man Left Behind, Catholic Edition: How to Build a Strong Disciple-Making Ministry for Every Man in Your Parish by Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men (2017)

Parish Finance: Best Practices in Church Management by Michael J. Castrilli and Charles E. Zech (2016)

Taking Your Parish From Good to Great: Best Practices in Parish Management by Charles E. Zech (2017)

The Beer Option: Brewing a Catholic Culture, Yesterday & Today by R. Jared Staudt (2018)

The Church and New Media: Blogging, Converts, Online Activists, and Bishops Who Tweet by Brandon Vogt (2011)

The Connected Church: A Social Media Communication Strategy Guide for Churches, Nonprofits and Individuals in Ministry by Natchi Lazarus (2017)

The Contagious Catholic: The Art of Practical Evangelization by Marcel LeJeune (2020)

The NEW Directory for Catechesis: Highlights and Summaries for Catechists and Pastoral Leaders by Matthew W. Halbach (2020)

The Old Evangelization: How to Spread the Faith Like Jesus Did by Eric Sammons (2017)

The Social Media Gospel: Sharing the Good News in New Ways by Meredith Gould (2015)

To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach: The Essential Guide to Ministry in Today’s Catholic Church by Jared Dees (2016)

Rebuilding Catholic Culture: How the Catechism Can Shape Our Common Life by Ryan S. Topping 

Rebuilding Your Message: Practical Tools to Strengthen Your Preaching and Teaching (Rebuilt Parish Book) by Michael White and Tom Corcoran (2015)

Renewing Our Hope: Essays for the New Evangelization by Robert Barron (2020)

Restoring Humanity: Essays on the Evangelization of Culture by R. Jared Staudt and Edward Sri (2020)

Rethink Communication: A Playbook to Clarify and Communicate Everything in Your Church by Phil Bowdle (2018)

Room 24: Adventures of a New Evangelist by Katie Prejean McGrady (2016)

Roots: Catholic Youth Evangelization in a Post-Pandemic World (Global Perspectives on the New Evangelization) by John C. Cavadini and Donald Wallenfang (2022)

Start with Jesus: How Everyday Disciples Will Renew the Church by Julianne Stanz (2019) 

The DNA of D6: Building Blocks of Generational Discipleship by Ron Hunter (2015)

When We Visit Jesus in Prison: A Guide for Catholic Ministry by Dale S. Recinella (2016)

Will Many Be Saved?: What Vatican II Actually Teaches and Its Implications for the New Evangelization by Ralph Martin (2012)

Young Catholic America: Emerging Adults Out of, and Gone from the Church by Christian Smith, Kyle Longest, Jonathan Hill and Kari Christoffersen (2014)

Your Parish Is the Curriculum: RCIA in the Midst of Community by Diana

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Catholic Books for Priests & Deacons
September 21, 2021

Books for Pastoral Care and Counseling are located under ‘Mental Health and Tribulations’

 

For Priests and Deacons:

A Concise Guide to Canon Law: A Practical Handbook for Pastoral Ministers by Kevin E. McKenna and Aldean B. Hendrickson (2023)

A Confessor’s Handbook: Revised and Expanded Edition by Kurt Stasiak OSB (2010)

A Deacon Prays: Prayers and Devotions for Liturgy and Life by Deacon Greg Kandra (2021)

A Deacon’s Retreat by Deacon James Keating (2010)

A Pastor’s Toolbox: Management Skills for Parish Leadership by Paul A. Holmes (2014)

A Pastor’s Toolbox 2: More Management Skills for Parish Leadership by Paul A. Holmes (2017)

A Pastoral Response to Mental Illness: Resources for the Catholic Community by National Catholic Partnership on Disability (2021)

A Pocket Guide to Pastoral Spanish by Ida Iris Miranda (2006)

A Priest Forever: Nine Signs of Renewal and Hope by Alfred McBride (2010)

A Primer of Pastoral Spanish by Michael J. McGrath (2022)

A True and Mature Obedience: Seminary Formation and Freedom by James Keating (2021)

Ablaze: 5 Essential Paradigm Shifts for Parish Renewal by Deacon Keith Stroham (2019)

Alcoholism: A Source Book for the Priest by Roman Catholic Books (1995)

Alleluia to Amen: The Prayer Book for Catholic Parishes by Justin McClain (2020)

Apostolic Origins of Priestly Celibacy by Christian Cochini (1990)

Becoming Eucharistic People: The Hope and Promise of Parish Life (Engaging Catholicism) by Timothy P. O’Malley (2022)

Being Claimed by the Eucharist We Celebrated: A Spiritual Narrative for Priests and Deacons by Scott P. Detisch (2022)

Believe What You Read: Timeless Homilies for Deacons: Liturgical Cycle C by Deacon Michael E. Bulson (2006)

Best Practices in Catholic Church Ministry Performance Management by Charles Zech (2010)

Best Practices in Parish Stewardship by Charles Zech (2008)

Best Practices of Catholic Pastoral and Finance Councils by Charles Zech (2010)

Catholic Parishes of the 21st Century by Charles E. Zech, Mary L. Gautier, Mark M. Gray, Jonathon L. Wiggins, and Thomas P. Gaunt (2017)

Ceremonial for Priests by Msgr. Marc B. Caron (2023)

Christ, the Ideal of the Priest by Fr. Columba Marmion (2005)

Common Sense for Priests by Geraldine Hertz and James Perling

Community of Missionary Disciples: The Continuing Creation of the Church (American Society of Missiology Series) by Stephen Bevans (2024)

Creativity in Church Management: Entrepreneurship for a 21st-Century Parish by Charles E. Zech (2022)

Dignity And Duties Of The Priest by St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori (2011)

Dignity And Duties Of the Priest (The Aesthetical Works) (Volume 12) by St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori (2015)

Divine Renovation Apprentice: Learning to Lead a Disciple-Making Parish by Fr. Simon Lobo (2018)

Divine Renovation Beyond the Parish by Fr. James Mallon (2020)

Divine Renovation: Bringing Your Parish from Maintenance to Mission by Fr. James Mallon (2014)

Divine Renovation Group Reading Guide by Bill Huebsch (2015)

Divine Renovation Guidebook: A Step-by-Step Manual for Transforming Your Parish by Fr. James (2016)

Encounter Jesus!: Transforming Catholic Culture in Crisis by Peter M. Doane (2019)

Forty Weeks: A Journey of Healing and Transformation for Priests by Rev. William M. Watson and Bob Schuchts (2018)

From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age by University of Mary (2023)

From the Depths of Our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy and the Crisis of the Catholic Church by Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah (2020)

Gift and Mystery: On the Fiftieth Anniversary of My Priestly Ordination by Pope John Paul II (1996)

Great Catholic Parishes: A Living Mosaic – How Four Essential Practices Make Them Thrive by William E. Simon Jr. (2016)

Guide for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Third Edition by Michael Cameron and Corinna Laughlin (2021)

Guide for Lectors and Readers, Second Edition by Michael Cameron and Corinna Laughlin (2021)

Guide for Sacristans, Third Edition by Corinna Laughlin and Paul Turner (2021)

Guide to Ongoing Formation for Priests: A Letter from the Bishops of the United States to Priests by Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations (2023)

Hearers and Doers: A Pastor’s Guide to Making Disciples Through Scripture and Doctrine by Kevin J. Vanhoozer (2019)

How to Restore Health & Growth to Your Parish: A Priest, Deacon, and Lay Leader’s Guide to Reaching the Average Catholic in the Pew by Joe Sixpack by The Every Catholic Guy (2020)

How to Serve Low Mass & Benediction by Rev. William A. O’Brien (2006)

Invitation and Encounter: Evangelizing Through the Sacraments by Timothy P. O’Malley (2022)

Letters to My Brothers: Words of Hope and Challenge for Priests by Stephen Joseph Rossetti (2013)

Liturgy and the New Evangelization: Practicing the Art of Self-Giving Love by Timothy P. O’Malley (2014)

Made for Mission: Renewing Your Parish Culture by Glemkowski (2019)

Mariology: A Guide to Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Consecrated Person by Dr. Mark Miravalle (2007)

Men of Brave Heart: The Virtue of Courage in the Priestly Life by Archbishop Jose H. Gomez (2009)

Ministry Between Miracles: A Biblical Model of Spirit-led Pastoral Care by Thomson Mathew (2020)

Moral Formation in the Parish: With Your Whole Heart Turn to God by Anthony J. Ciorra and James Keating (1998)

Navigating Personal Transitions: A Priest’s Guide by Graziano Marcheschi (2013)

Nine Steps to Becoming a Better Lector by Nick Wagner (2000)

One Hour for My Priest: A Prayer Companion by Tina Jost (2024)

Parish Finance: Best Practices in Church Management by Michael J. Castrilli and Charles E. Zech (2016)

Parish Priest: Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism by Douglas Brinkley and Julie M. Fenster (2007)

Pastoral Visitation: For the Care of Souls by Tyler C. Arnold (2023)

People Get Ready: Ritual, Solidarity, and Lived Ecclesiology in Catholic Roxbury by Susan Bigelow Reynolds (2023)

Preach What You Believe: Timeless Homilies for Deacons: Liturgical Cycle B by Deacon Michael Bulson (2005)

Preaching in the Sunday Assembly: A Pastoral Commentary on Fulfilled in Your Hearing by James A. Wallace (2010)

Preaching to the Converted: On Sundays and Feast Days throughout the Year by Richard Leonard SJ (2006)

Preaching to the Hungers of the Heart: Preaching on the Feasts and Within the Rites by James A. Wallace (2002)

Priestly Identity: A Study in the Theology of Priesthood by Fr. Thomas McGovern (2002)

Priests for the Third Millennium by Timothy M. Dolan (2000)

Rebuilt: Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and Making Church Matter by Michael White and Tom Corcoran (2013)

Reclaiming Our Priestly Character by Fr. David L. Toups (2010)

Remain in Me: Holy Orders, Prayer, and Ministry by James Keating (2019)

Spiritual Fathers: A Workbook for Priests and Dads by James Keating (2010)

Taking Your Parish From Good to Great: Best Practices in Parish Management by Charles E. Zech (2017)

Teach What You Believe: Timeless Homilies for Deacons: Liturgical Cycle A by Deacon Michael E. Bulson (2007)

The Care of Souls: Cultivating a Pastor’s Heart by Harold L. Senkbeil (2019)

The Catholic Priest as Moral Teacher and Guide: Proceedings of a Symposium Held at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook, Pennsylvania, January 17-20, 1990 by Albert Vanhove, Pope Benedict XVI, and William E. May (1990)

The Catholic Priesthood: Biblical Foundations by Fr. Thomas J. Lane (2016)

The Creed: Group Reading Guides by Timothy O’Malley (2019)

The Deacon at Mass: A Theological and Pastoral Guide by William T. Ditewig (2013)

The Deacon Reader by James Keating (2006)

The Diary of a Country Priest: A Novel by Georges Bernanos (1936)

The Diocesan Priest: Consecrated and Sent by Monsignor David Bohr (2009)

The Forgotten Language: How Recovering the Poetics of the Mass Will Change Our Lives by Michael Rennier
The Lector: Effective Delivery of the Word by Mary Lyons (2000)

The Lost Art of Walking on Water: Reimagining the Priesthood by Michael Heher (2004)

The Priest Is Not His Own by Fulton J. Sheen (2004)

The Priest in Union with Christ by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange (1952)

The Priest: The Man of God by Joseph Cafasso (2009)

The Priestly Office: A Theological Reflection by Avery Dulles (1997)

The Priests We Need to Save the Church by Kevin Wells (2019)

The Rebuilt Field Guide: Ten Steps for Getting Started (A Rebuilt Parish Book) by Michael White and Tom Corcoran (2016) 

The Sacristy Manual, Second Edition by G. Thomas Ryan (2011)

Those Mysterious Priests by Fulton J. Sheen (1974)

To Light a Fire on the Earth: Proclaiming the Gospel in a Secular Age by Robert Barron and John L. Allen Jr. (2017) 

Tools for Rebuilding: 75 Really, Really Practical Ways to Make Your Parish Better by Micheal White and Tom Corcoran (2013)

Transforming Parish Communications: Growing the Church Through New Media by Scot Landry (2014)

Unlocking Your Parish: Making Disciples, Raising Up Leaders with Alpha by Ron Huntley and Father James Mallon (2019)

Welcome All as Christ: Reimagining Parish Hospitality (Contemporary Topics in Parish Leadership) by John T. Kyler (2022)

You’ve Got This: A Pep Talk for Church Communicators by Kelley Hartnett (2017)
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Catholic Books for Mental Health & Spiritual Hardship
September 21, 2021

Mental-Health:

Anxious Church, Anxious People: How to Lead Change in an Age of Anxiety by Jack Shitama (2018) 

Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: A Field Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders by Roy Petitfils (2019)

Practical Psychology for Pastors by William R. Miller and Kathleen A. Jackson (2010)

Responding to Suicide: A Pastoral Handbook for Catholic Leaders by Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers (2020)

Spiritual Direction: A Guide for Sharing the Father’s Love by Fr. Thomas Acklin and Fr. Boniface Hicks (2017)

The Minister’s Guide to Psychological Disorders and Treatments by W. Brad Johnson and William L. Johnson (2014)

Trauma-Sensitive Theology: Thinking Theologically in the Era of Trauma by Jennifer Baldwin (2018)

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Catholic Books for Counseling & Pastoral Care
September 21, 2021

Counseling & Pastoral Care Books:

A Catholic Christian Meta-Model of the Person: Integration with Psychology and Mental Health Practice by Paul C. Vitz (2020)

A Catholic Soul Psychology by Randolph W. Severson (2013)

A Roman Catholic Theology of Pastoral Care by Regis A. Duffy (2010)

A Theology of Biblical Counseling: The Doctrinal Foundations of Counseling Ministry by Heath Lambert (2016)

Anxious Church, Anxious People: How to Lead Change in an Age of Anxiety by Jack Shitama (2018) 

Building Bridges: Biblical Counseling Activities for Children and Teens by Julie Lowe (2020)

Building King’s Beloved Community: Foundations for Pastoral Care and Counseling with the Oppressed by Donald M. Chinula (2009)

Caring for the Souls of Children: A Biblical Counselor’s Manual by Amy Baker (2020)

Christian Counseling 3rd Edition: Revised and Updated by Gary R Collins PH.D. (2007)

Christian Counseling Casebook by Gary R. Collins (2007)

Coffee Shop Conversations Psychology and the Bible: Live, Lead, and Love Well by Jed Jon Jurchenko (2015)

Counseling the Hard Cases: True Stories Illustrating the Sufficiency of God’s Resources in Scripture by Stuart Scott and Heath Lambert (2015)

Descriptions and Prescriptions: A Biblical Perspective on Psychiatric Diagnoses and Medications by Micheal R. Emlet (2017)

Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: A Field Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders by Roy Petitfils (2019)

How People Change: How Christ Changes Us by His Grace, Participant’s Workbook by Timothy S. Lane and Paul David Tripp (2006)

Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives) by Paul David Tripp (2002)

Jesus, the Master Psychologist: Listen to Him by Dr. Ray Guarendi (2021)Jesus, the Master Psychologist: Listen to Him by Dr. Ray Guarendi (2021)

Practical Psychology for Pastors by William R. Miller and Kathleen A. Jackson (2010)

Psychology of a Faithful Disciple by Dr. Ray Guarendi (2018)

Quick-Reference Guide to Biblical Counseling by Dr. Tim Clinton (2007)

Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling by Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. John Trent (2009)

Responding to Suicide: A Pastoral Handbook for Catholic Leaders by Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers (2020)

Seminary Theology III: Seminary Formation and Psychology by James Keating (2013)

Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling: An Effective Short-Term Approach for Getting People Back on Track by Charles Allen Kollar (2011)

Strategic Pastoral Counseling by David G. Benner (2003)

The Handbook of Christian Counseling: A Practical Guide by Timothy Foster (2005)

The Minister’s Guide to Psychological Disorders and Treatments by W. Brad Johnson and William L. Johnson (2014)

Trauma-Sensitive Theology: Thinking Theologically in the Era of Trauma by Jennifer Baldwin (2018)

Vietnamese-American Catholics (Ethnic American Pastoral Spirituality) by Peter C. Phan (2005)

When We Visit Jesus in Prison: A Guide for Catholic Ministry by Dale S. Recinella (2016)

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Catholic Resources for the Visually Challenged & Blind
September 21, 2021

For the Blind:

 Daily Meditation ESV Children Bible Player-English Standard Version Kids Audio Bible Drama (with Rechargeable Battery, Charger, and Built-in Speaker) by Daily Meditation Store

Daily Meditation 1 KJV Dramatized Audio Bible Player – King James Version Electronic Bible (with Rechargeable Battery, Charger, Ear Buds and Built-in Speaker) by Daily Meditation Store

Daily Meditation 1 NRSV Catholic Edition Audio Bible Player- New Revised Standard Version Electronic Bible (with Rechargeable Battery, Charger, Ear Buds and Built-in Speaker) by Daily Meditation Store

GoBible Traveler Digital Audio Bible- New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition by GoBible

GoBible Traveler – New International Version by GoBible LLC

 NKJV Audio Bible Player – MegaVoice Companion by Digital Bible Society

Original GoBible – Catholic Version by GoBible LLC

Roman Catholic Bible in Original Contracted Braille (Catholic Word of God in Normal Grade 2 Braille) by braillebookstore.com

Roman Cathol Bible in Original Uncontracted Braille (The Catholic Word of God in Grade 1 Braille) by braillebookstore.com

Roman Catholic Bible in Unified English Braille Catholic Word of God in New UEB Braille by braillebookstore.com

Talking Bible – Electronic Holy Bible Audio Player in English for Seniors, Kids and The Blind, Solar Powered, ESV (English Standard Version), Black by Talking Bible Store 

Talking Bible – Electronic Holy Bible Audio Player in English for Seniors, Kids and The Blind, Battery Powered, KJV (King James Version), Black by Talking Bible Store

The Word of Promise Audio Bible: New King James Version by Carl Amari

White Portable Rechargeable Electronic Audio Bible Blayer 8G NIV Version with Praise Poetry and Sermon by Jomohoon

Wonder Bible KJV- The Talking Audio Bible Player (King James Version) New & Old Testament by Wonder Bible 

Wonder Bible NIV- The Talking Audio Bible Player (New International Version) by Wonder Bible

For the Visually Challenged:

ESV Super Giant Print Bible (TruTone, Black) by ESV Bibles by Crossway (2018)

Hands-Free Magnifying Glass Large Full-Page Rectangular 3X Magnifier LED Lighted Illuminated Foldable Desktop Portable for Elder Kids by JUOIFIP

 MagniPros 3X Large Ultra Bright LED Page Magnifier with 12 Anti-Glare Dimmable LEDs(Evenly Lit Viewing Area & Relieve Eye Strain)-Ideal for Reading Small Prints & Low Vision Seniors with Aging Eyes by MagniPros See Things Differently Store

[Rechargeable] 3X Large Ultra Bright LED Page Magnifier with 12 Anti-Glare Dimmable LEDs (More Evenly Lit Viewing Area & Relieve Eye Strain)-Ideal for Reading Small Prints & Low Vision by MagniPros See Things Differently Store

The Gospel According to Luke (Large, 18 font Print): Douay-Rheims Bible (Catholic) (Large Print New Testament (Catholic) (Volume 3) by St. Luke (2017)

The Gospel According to Mark (Large, 18 font Print): Douay-Rheims Bible (Catholic) by St. Mark (2017)

The Gospel According to Matthew (Large, 18 font Print): Douay-Rheims Bible (Catholic) by St. Matthew and Richard Challoner (2016)

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