Wonderful, wonderful book, 

                             written by a wonderful, wonderful

                              priest, whom I respect so much!

Here's my 5* review from Amazon: What a pleasure to read Fr. Azam's book. I have a much better knowledge of the history of the Eudist order of priests, and why their order is named Congregation of Jesus and Mary. Very inspiring to read about St. John Eudes' love of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Of course, though, the best parts to me are the peeks into his personal life, both the heartaches and the joys, especially the interactions with his mama.

https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Through-Mary-Vianney-Mansha/dp/1959312251/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2ZWQ56M64L6H9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2zV_5-nhalj2DdSoueOpVEqAvD4_Sn2e6nC8YMOaRBHGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.7h7wO9UJnoDcnkcqE6unAWCcc1e7B32im1P1YW7oDbY&dib_tag=se&keywords=azam+mansha&qid=1764183584&sprefix=azam+mansha%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-2

Here's his newest book, which I have not had the opportunity to read, but I can only imagine it's even better than the first:

                                 

https://www.amazon.com/Pondering-Forming-Jesus-Our-Hearts/dp/1959312308/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZWQ56M64L6H9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2zV_5-nhalj2DdSoueOpVEqAvD4_Sn2e6nC8YMOaRBHGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.7h7wO9UJnoDcnkcqE6unAWCcc1e7B32im1P1YW7oDbY&dib_tag=se&keywords=azam+mansha&qid=1764183584&sprefix=azam+mansha%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1

                                                  

 

                              

                                  I absolutely love this book!

                                  I look forward to each day's 

                                  scripture verse and the wise

                                  words that accompany it.

Quoting from Amazon:  Each day of the year you will be:

• Inspired by a reading from the Bible that will help root you in God's Word for the day
• Captivated and encouraged as Bob tells you stories that connect to your faith and how you can live today with purpose
• Gently nudged toward a life of satisfaction and possibility by insightful questions and prompts

  Get settled in God's love for you and start journeying, wide-eyed and expectant, into a more meaningful life, a more engaged faith, and a more intentional future. Catching Whimsy will whisper some much-needed truth, hope, and whimsy into your days. You are only one or two decisions away from a more beautiful and winsome life; you just need to decide to access it through a door God leaves ajar for you each day.

https://www.amazon.com/Catching-Whimsy-365-Days-Possibility/dp/1400226988/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AVDN1V1E9CMP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3vuh3T5B1H7XoFJ2tVYxAvioV4lBEvERttYSB81bvf5-d9UYyBHSfNNFCjaq63_mnH-nKK_94jRC_tV7AUS5RMq1cK-tNWugO1hOvrmGXCspVJQFu5_OV-GpZ00t9pS6nxEqvQj-TEasSE9KfCQC-KqKWbnHxdSKNpm-BZvnckqFZJ4Wz-69b2Wyo_WQs8beYJh-i-L8NBFyWKWNCBoeKcpb4tpTpNto_l-_m8QySLA.YHl_2kxp3oZbNisRZupXDY2sCZ-0tVIPul9pA8TJ13c&dib_tag=se&keywords=catching+whimsy+bob+goff&qid=1764181965&sprefix=caching+whim%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1

 

                                

 

Recommended by Mary Peters, gifted to us

by Diane Wadman.

Bishop Barron is at his best,

describing his Word on Fire ministry:

integrating the spiritual life with the

life of evangelization.

Quoting from the Introduction:

"Take Centered with you to prayer. 

Reflect on the ways Bishop Barron 

articulates the truths of Catholicism 

and allow them to shape your own articulation...

Too often we separate our spiritual lives from the life of evangelization. This book will integrate the two.

https://www.amazon.com/Centered-Spirituality-Word-Robert-Barron/dp/1943243565/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AUSYXRR2KGJ9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WU_e3SAu59KCJiUy6W_-bOXVkp_pjAGyEGQByHlhbq7783y5FjH24fNRVPofJlj4OPJmjJ9qb6Ur4h9PsZ_goX-XAT3gi_no0dW6_Y5rr6cbOnSH4kGEf_5qRMCQ9PZxtDkk7CzNOQ1GdPgSViN_73_MW27LgZKqG2Z0p2U_wvReRdlXu39uHE51fnrJiAMrTXUCRDknKIFZSWF2xRZwQJ_mP2_9AnvKZmT9ivoryqA.g8C0OgMV0gBWL0-x0eqRp2kitbW4-jEiwe5iWTtbpfo&dib_tag=se&keywords=centered&qid=1764180779&sprefix=centered%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-1

 

  

Even better than the first one!!!

I know it doesn't actually fall under the category

of a 'God Book'

but I know God must be smiling, 

as it's all about the goodness and joy

of friendship and care for others.

https://www.amazon.com/Always-Remember-Mole-Horse-Storm/dp/0593994825/ref=sr_1_1?crid=246M397LQ8S3R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YCn4dW5oV3DsvWC_k6ES9hqaqxqDDx3OlKfEYAVdIWXmDEcBZS5IylYOn35JjLzYafVxsfJj68Y9fdNjPZIQ3oUEG-bDokfVA_UBMw56MR9R3D5CsI_M-yCM2PZ-zXn0c6VxohvinBSv-ethZ9-TXh6zq_Xo53NcG14ExomVw2BY2SJsK1go8oVPdiYvzwfb.nw-qItvyglI0kX7Oeqsy7RTEjep_q48lEEtRUGLvK8o&dib_tag=se&keywords=always+remember+charlie+mackesy&qid=1764180201&sprefix=Always+Rem%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1

 

This is a treasured gift from Diane Quinn.

It's reading the Bible as a piece of literature, which, of course, it is, but more like a narrative. 

I'm going through it slowly, wishing all I read would take up residence in my brain. I try to read a bit every day

as it's so pleasureable. 

Having traveled on a pilgrimage 

with Bill Creasy, 

I've had the pleasure first hand of experiencing his

extensive bible knowledge, which takes such good form in this book. 

https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Bible-Literary-Guide-Scripture/dp/0310169089/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1UXEZ9MMZQXZD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mJMCFTU6QhUmHUnUjn8OTr-Sb0kKMg29JBbgyPd_piKYC2eSxdAP_s1Mf4dsZB1JYqvbcTpQfW2RvIY4VHvZrAFpdjFg5fM9LQFjxJc-n_kFflS141g2GSxWtXg4AeXZBuroiTRR5MLoFkZmI_XLxcmNO36F1Zn66kAsaQDuRpIPEO_j6kCETX89giNvDD1igSDqj9wyGeWpq3xecm42Kq_yYHxal-xtG9O4lvhJOnl_is0zuHOjc0bwfMQztuAmP3x62RNV9fL2OKHYg4JZTzpkzX2NQbOMTh8MvxXythY.bUN9nFb2I5IOqRpQPUoqocS4VUpjmdcUgv0uVNQflXk&dib_tag=se&keywords=reading+the+bible&qid=1764179072&sprefix=reading+the+bible%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Highly recommended by Jack Makowski, whose recommendations I highly respect! Looks like a lot of others on Amazon feel the same way.  I do like the term, 'Wisdom Years'!

https://www.amazon.com/Insane-Light-Spirituality-Wisdom-Years/dp/059373646X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1R60F9TUI4YAU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.thb5jmg658NdIX6k8yxgeqsy0mrJqXTK59I0GsDhN4F7sr4vzb9V-FGT7qBH8_dN2DBEJ6gbVp2-YZNSPMVarPPzgyMuG_Defg-UKzARKaHjna0NvIcyHLDlnDsyHD4w-ON_6vaiQXvUhlhBiicXl3wFulYnMfFvIKnndWUT5kVpUL8QPaRf_3qDYawU5WOU_12Ox4A6Dk26GoSLexfrr_C2XfLUiy2nDEKMbsLIUhg.5GO_DNuxuIvXLnYhda50_MXRwOgnCwtFJbwvrTwNiRI&dib_tag=se&keywords=insane+for+the+light&qid=1764094250&s=books&sprefix=insane%2Cstripbooks%2C160&sr=1-1
 

                                            

                                                           

https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Wears-Socks-Sandals-Ridiculously/dp/1627855580/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1932MY849CYUX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X96ujshliJEg_wSJUhxIPYraz7aQULxY5GWzLDqhC5lh0afGACzoX8vWtl8tIxp_Vc190hNCGv9-TWYqLWZkSJsJBTOvxzj1Ie72CPuwDFGSZgFaW2NYaf1MZ3UpJf_uMgnAAEJ6azO_Ju7Y_-rgW_leETWQRNAZTs1zUZli-veIup8cGFntDj3-mK5zVyW8HwhGabgQe6dV4oqjBrqN2RWh4swLHQ0PizsUizH4P0V--Rfdm8cehpqZqi9uekLlASm-gtd0j71ROOHVQo-v2-eHbGOwl5B3AMSYG7MQprQ.QO9owihKDWp3zogA1hbCYKj7y47uCz0a7NqkZqHoxeo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Jesus+Wears+Socks+with+Sandals+by+S.+James+Meyer&qid=1745103233&sprefix=jesus+wears+socks+with+sandals+by+s.+james+meyer%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1

An easy, fast read, chocked full of stories of people living the gospel message in everyday life. They're all so down to earth, humorous and relatable, but most inspiring.