Why this blog? Why Me? Why now?

Recently, after a series of particularly stressful events, I had a day that was full of tiny moments that all seemed designed to push me towards God. As I've never been a regular churchgoer and certainly not a believer, this came as a bit of a shock. I have never felt that I was missing anything, but it was too strong of a feeling to ignore. It is possible that in a month or week or day that the compulsion will pass. It is also possible that it will not.

I started this blog to document the process. I am starting from scratch, more or less, so please forgive me if I get some fact about your church or your faith wrong. I'm a work in progress.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

When in Doubt, Read.

As with anything else in my life, one way I'll be exploring faith is through reading. I've read quite a few faith based memoirs already, but would like to add more  potential titles to my list. I'm going to collect them all in one place, in case anyone else is looking for a Suggested Reading List for those seeking God. In no particular order:


The following books are books I happen to own. They have not been recommended to me as part of this experience, but they are about religion of some sort and are already on my bookshelves. In random order as I found them.




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  1. AndiJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I'll have to do some thinking on recommendations, but I have read the C.S. Lewis. I find anything he has to say about faith a beautiful, wonderful experience. As a former atheist, he "gets" my questions.

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    1. LisaJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:45 AM

      This one is out in the garage somewhere, but I think is third on my list. I have so many other books to read too, it's turning into a full time job.

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  2. Dwija {House Unseen}January 31, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Another C.S. Lewis book I love (as a convert myself) is The Screwtape Letters. It's a little less academic than Mere Christianity but one of my favorite, many time reads :)

    p.s. You can blame Grace that I found your blog. Hope you don't mind a "stranger" following along in your journey!

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    1. LisaJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:06 AM

      Hi Dwija, thanks for stopping. I WANT more people to stop and talk about this with me! I will add your book to my list!

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    2. AndiFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:58 AM

      The Screwtape Letters is great. Philosophy as novel. :)

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  3. UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Dang it, Dweej- you stole my suggestion! I'd like to second "Screwtape Letters". Also, the "Catholicism for Dummies" is awesome. I read it cover to cover to cover during my own conversion experience (from sort of Presbyterian to New Age pagan to *gasp!* Catholic!).

    Two additional suggestions you may find helpful:
    1. The Fulfillment of All Desire, by Ralph Martin
    excellent, excellent, excellent. It was actually assigned to me as a penance once, and it was the best penance I ever got.

    2. Everyman's Way of the Cross, by Clarence Enzler
    Every time I read this, I am crushed. I marvel at how a 2000 year religion can still be relevant not only to life today in the abstract, but to MY life in particular.

    I've also come here via Grace, and I'm looking forward to following you on your journey. You're in my prayers!

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    1. LisaJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:24 PM

      Cari, Thanks for stopping by! I started Catholicism for Dummies years ago, but didn't have a vested interest in finishing. It's out in the garage, in a box, but I'll be digging it out soon. I'll add your other books to the list as well, thanks!

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  4. StitchwortMarch 19, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    I've heard only good things about Catholicism for Dummies.

    Depending on your background, convert stories might be helpful. Rome Sweet Home by Scott and Kimberly Hahn is a classic (Hahn was a Presbyterian minister before his conversion.)

    The Fulfillment of All Desire is a wonderful book, but it is not really a beginner's book. I think you would appreciate it more if you have the basics down first.

    I've been a convert to Catholicism for over 40 years, but it was only about 2 years ago that I was able to pick it up and read it; before that it would not have meant much to me.

    Of course, that may only mean that I am a very, very slow learner . . .

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    1. LisaMarch 19, 2012 at 6:25 PM

      Thanks for the suggestions Stitchwort, I'll add them to my list. Rome Sweet Home is a great sounding title.

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