tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216267552187166205.post7107286268189752950..comments2023-06-07T06:51:23.259-07:00Comments on Becoming Relig-ish: When in Doubt, Read.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216267552187166205.post-76043936395751420152012-03-19T18:25:16.816-07:002012-03-19T18:25:16.816-07:00Thanks for the suggestions Stitchwort, I'll ad...Thanks for the suggestions Stitchwort, I'll add them to my list. Rome Sweet Home is a great sounding title.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216267552187166205.post-10896441571211637772012-03-19T17:16:18.660-07:002012-03-19T17:16:18.660-07:00I've heard only good things about Catholicism ...I've heard only good things about Catholicism for Dummies.<br /><br />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.)<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Of course, that may only mean that I am a very, very slow learner . . .Stitchworthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05387323354607079249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216267552187166205.post-80529931519712542082012-02-03T09:58:09.848-08:002012-02-03T09:58:09.848-08:00The Screwtape Letters is great. Philosophy as nove...The Screwtape Letters is great. Philosophy as novel. :)Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216267552187166205.post-13030177965066014222012-01-31T12:24:47.705-08:002012-01-31T12:24:47.705-08:00Cari, Thanks for stopping by! I started Catholicis...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!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216267552187166205.post-66515842153831993152012-01-31T11:24:25.193-08:002012-01-31T11:24:25.193-08:00Dang it, Dweej- you stole my suggestion! I'd ...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!).<br /><br />Two additional suggestions you may find helpful:<br />1. The Fulfillment of All Desire, by Ralph Martin <br />excellent, excellent, excellent. It was actually assigned to me as a penance once, and it was the best penance I ever got.<br /><br />2. Everyman's Way of the Cross, by Clarence Enzler<br />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.<br /><br />I've also come here via Grace, and I'm looking forward to following you on your journey. You're in my prayers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05629132804649152538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216267552187166205.post-40916799729140777132012-01-31T11:06:33.119-08:002012-01-31T11:06:33.119-08:00Hi Dwija, thanks for stopping. I WANT more people ...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!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216267552187166205.post-8801955500515635722012-01-31T10:40:33.879-08:002012-01-31T10:40:33.879-08:00Another C.S. Lewis book I love (as a convert mysel...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 :)<br /><br />p.s. You can blame Grace that I found your blog. Hope you don't mind a "stranger" following along in your journey!Dwija {House Unseen}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17887429052179249473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216267552187166205.post-59453660956714172142012-01-31T08:45:42.059-08:002012-01-31T08:45:42.059-08:00This one is out in the garage somewhere, but I thi...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.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216267552187166205.post-21766662996872043982012-01-31T07:56:03.360-08:002012-01-31T07:56:03.360-08:00I'll have to do some thinking on recommendatio...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.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.com