“Providence has delivered me of every worldly passion, save this one; the desire to acquire books, new or old books of any kind, whose charms I cannot persuade myself to resist.”
― St. John Henry Newman
SSJ Good Reads
It only takes a few homilies or conversations with the St. John Society Priests to notice a common thread: a great love of reading.
If you’re looking for your next great read, you’re in the right place! Here you will find their recommendations for your next Good Read.
Father Maximo Stöck reviews St. John Henry Newman’s novel Callista.
Play the video above to hear her recommendation of:
Callista
Sister Teresa Harrell GOOD READ:
Lord of the World
written by Robert Hugh Benson
Fr. Ignacio Llorente GOOD READ:
Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
written by Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Fr. Matías Pérez Constanzó GOOD READ:
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper by Brant Pitre.
written by Brant Pitre
Deacon Pipers’ GOOD READ:
The Lord of the Rings
written by J.R.R. Tolkien
Fr. Lucas’ GOOD READ:
Come, Creator Spirit
written by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa
Fr. Maximo’s GOOD READ:
The Boys in the Boat
written by Daniel James Brown
Fr. Ignacio’s GOOD READ:
Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust
written by Immaculee Ilibagiza & Steve Erwin
