10 good summer reads
by Stefani Manowski
June 8, 2015

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding this year, the Paulist Press is your source for good summer reading! Below are 10 titles to get you started! Visit paulistpress.com to order now!

 

‘Come Love with Me’: Augustine as Spiritual Guide by Gabriel Quicke

Can St. Augustine, who experienced God’s love in the humble Christ and was a witness of Christian unity, be considered to be a spiritual guide for a Christian today? Gabriel Quicke’s book says, “Yes!”

 
The Gospel of Jesus Christ by Cardinal Walter Kasper

The two works in The Gospel of Jesus Christ include “An Introduction to the Christian Faith” and “What Exceeds All Knowledge,” followed by an original essay on evangelization.

 
Pope Francis: Tradition in Transition Pope Francis’ Revolution of Tenderness and Love by Massimo Faggioli

This book captures moments and key issues at the heart of the transition from Pope Benedict XVI to Pope Francis, with the intuition that this unexpected transition reveals something which is not only a special “Catholic event,” but also a particular historical moment in a tradition in flux.

 
The Prayers of St. Francis Francis of Assisi

This children’s book includes warm, whimsical illustrations that will make readers smile accompany this beloved prayer that is a favorite of all ages and includes a brief biography of the saint. Most appropriate for children ages 4-8.

 
Signs: Seven Words of Hope by Jean Vanier

One of today’s great Catholic humanitarians helps readers come to an understanding of themselves and the world they live in through meditations on seven words such as power and authority, isolation and community.

 
The Trinity: How Not to Be a Heretic by Stephen Bullivant

The Trinity is an invitation to Christians who are sure that they believe in something called “the Trinity,” but are unsure as to what exactly that means and are uneasy about having to talk about it to others.

 
What Are We Doing on Earth for Christ’s Sake? by Richard Leonard, SJ

Addressing the world in which Christians live, best-selling author Richard Leonard asks who we are before God and how we can be more confident in our faith in a loving God.

 
A Year with Pope Francis: Daily Reflections from His Writings Edited by Alberto Rossa, CMF

This pocket-sized volume presents a brief reflection from the beloved Pope Francis for each day of the year.

 
Coming in August!
A Year with Pope Francis on the Family: Daily Reflections

A pocket-size volume containing a year’s worth of reflections, primarily on the family and family life, taken from the writings and talks of Pope Francis.

 
The First Good Shepherd: Psalm 23 for Children

A charming rendering of Psalm 23 for children ages 3 and up.

 

Order these books today at paulistpress.com.