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Pierre Toussaint: A Biography by Arthur Jones
Resurrection of the Son of GodA Time to Die
Friends in High Places; The Noonday Devil
Resurrection of the Son of GodMasaru
Friends in High Places by Corinna TurnerThe history of the Earth-9 colony, M.Alfonseca
(side note Masaru, by Michael T. Cibenko will be free on Kindle on April 22nd. per the author)
The Emerald Tablet, and The Noonday Devil.
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Time to Die
Second Greatest Story Ever Told
I vote for Emerald Table and The earth 9-colony by Manuel Alfonseca.
From Fire by Water, My Journey to the Catholic Faith
The Resurrection of the Son of GodThe History of the Earth-9 colony
The betrothedThe history of the Earth-9 colony.
The Betrothed and The Noonday Devil. Happy reading! :)
The Genius of Christianity The Noonday Devil
The Betrothed and The Genius of Christianity
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The history of the Earth-9 colony.
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Resurrection of the Son of God
The history of the Earth-9 colony.From fire by water
I vote for Masaru by Michael Cibenko. An ABSOLUTE must read
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The Betrothed - Alessandro Manzoni [World'S Best Edition] (other topics)Centurion's Daughter (other topics)
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The Betrothed - Alessandro Manzoni World'S Best Edition by Alessandro Manzoni, nominated by Mariangel
Voting History: April 2022 - 3
Centurion's Daughter, Justin Swanton, Fonch
Written and illustrated by master storyteller Justin Swanton, Centurion's Daughter is a thoughtful and compelling journey to a little-known period of history when an empire fell and the foundations of Christendom were laid.
Voting History: February 2022 - 2; March 2022 - 4; April 2022 - 2
The Emerald Tablet, by Manuel Alfonseca, nominated by John
Loyalty to her homeland and her ideals make Meriem a young heroine. In the times of the emperor Valerian Augustus, the borders of the Roman Empire begin to weaken and strange people walk inside. In Hispania, Gaius Aeolius receives the visit of a mysterious Egyptian who brings ruin to the house, along with a mysterious emerald tablet. Young Meriem and her brother Lucius are then involved in a series of adventures, which will take them from an encounter with barbarians to the presence of Caesar.
Voting History: March 2022 - 9; April 2022 - 2
From Fire, by Water: My Journey to the Catholic Faith, by Sohrab Ahmari, nominated by Sohrab and John
Sohrab Ahmari was a teenager living under the Iranian ayatollahs when he decided that there is no God. Nearly two decades later, he would be received into the Catholic Church. In From Fire, by Water, he recounts this unlikely passage, from the strident Marxism and atheism of a youth misspent on both sides of the Atlantic to a moral and spiritual awakening prompted by the Mass. At once a young intellectual’s finely crafted self-portrait and a life story at the intersection of the great ideas and events of our time, the book marks the debut of a compelling new Catholic voice.
Voting History: February 2021 - 3; March 2021 -8; April 2021 - 9; May 2021 - 2; July 2021 - 2; September 2021 - 4; October 2021 - 4; December 2021 - 5; February 2022 - 7; March 2022 - 7; April 2022 - 8
Friends in High Places (https://www.goodreads.com/series/3264...), by Corinna Turner, nominated by Manuel.
This nomination is to read the following three books in this series:
The Boy Who Knew: Carlo Acutis
Old Men Don't Walk to Egypt: Saint Joseph
Child, Unwanted (Margaret of Castello)
Voting History: March 2022 - 5; April 2022 - 2
The Genius of Christianity or the Spirit and Beauty of the Christian Religion, by François-René de Chateaubriand, nominated by Fonch
Instead of a description of the book, Goodreads summary says: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Its price is higher than what we typically read, though I've seen references to much lower prices and our members may be able to find it available free online.
Voting History: None
The history of the Earth-9 colony, M.Alfonseca, Manuel
The colonization of the galaxy has started. When human beings discover planets suitable for life, they enter in conflict with extraterrestrial intelligences who were living there. This science-fiction novel revises the story of Adam and Eve and its consequences, in the setting of space colonization and the encounter with extraterrestrial intelligences.
Voting History: February 2022 - 4; March 2022 - 4; April 2022 - 5
Masaru, by Michael T. Cibenko, nominated by Fonch
Masaru is an historical novel which paints the travails of the first Japanese Christians in brilliant colors. Author Michael T. Cibenko utilizes his expert knowledge of Japanese culture and language to create a memorable and authentic epic of early Christian Japan which entertains the reader while effortlessly conveying a lesson on this fascinating and complex period of history.
Voting History: None
The Noonday Devil: Acedia, the Unnamed Evil of Our Times, Jean-Charles Nault, nominated by Ben
The noonday devil is the demon of acedia, the vice also known as sloth. The word "sloth," however, can be misleading, for acedia is not laziness; in fact it can manifest as busyness or activism. Rather, acedia is a gloomy combination of weariness, sadness, and a lack of purposefulness. It robs a person of his capacity for joy and leaves him feeling empty, or void of meaning.
Voting History: April 2022 - 11
Paradoxes of Catholicism, by Robert Hugh Benson, nominated by Sergio
A collection of essays relating to his conversion to Catholicism.
Voting History: April 2022 - 2
Pierre Toussaint: A Biography, by Arthur Jones, nominated by Kathleen
This richly detailed portrait of Pierre Toussaint, who was born into slavery, became one of the most admired men of his time, and is now a candidate for canonization, reveals both the journey of an extraordinary man and a fascinating glimpse into nineteenth-century America.
Voting History: December 2021 - 3; February 2022 - 2; March 2022 - 4; April 2022 - 2
Prison Journal, Volume 1 The Cardinal Makes His Appeal, by George Cardinal Pell, nominated by John
Led off to jail in handcuffs, following his sentencing on March 13, 2019, the 78-year-old Australian prelate began what was meant to be six years in jail for "historical sexual assault offenses”. Cardinal Pell endured more than thirteen months in solitary confinement, before the Australian High Court voted 7-0 to overturn his original convictions. His victory over injustice was not just personal, but one for the entire Catholic Church.
Bearing no ill will toward his accusers, judges, prison workers, journalists, and those harboring and expressing hatred for him, the cardinal used his time in prison as a kind of "extended retreat". He eloquently filled notebook pages with his spiritual insights, prison experiences, and personal reflections on current events both inside and outside the Church, as well as moving prayers.
Voting History: None
The Resurrection of the Son of God, by N.T. Wright, nominated by Frances
Why did Christianity begin, and why did it take the shape it did? To answer this question – which any historian must face – renowned New Testament scholar N.T. Wright focuses on the key points: what precisely happened at Easter? What did the early Christians mean when they said that Jesus of Nazareth had been raised from the dead? What can be said today about his belief?
Voting History: None
The Second Greatest Story Ever Told, by Michael E. Gaitley, nominated by Manuel
In The Second Greatest Story Ever Told bestselling author Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, reveals St. John Paul II’s witness for our time. Building on the prophetic voices of Margaret Mary Alacoque, Thérèse of Lisieux, Maximilian Kolbe, and Faustina Kowalska, The Second Greatest Story Ever Told is more than a historical account of the Great Mercy Pope. This book expounds on the profound connection between Divine Mercy and Marian consecration. It serves as an inspiration for all those who desire to bear witness to the mercy of God, focused on Christ and formed by Mary. Now is the time of mercy.
Voting History: April 2022 - 2
A Time to Die: Monks on the Threshold of Eternal Life, by Nicolas Diat, nominated by Robert Bruening
Behind monastery walls, men of God spend their lives preparing for the passage of death. Best-selling French author Nicolas Diat set out to find what their deaths can reveal about the greatest mystery faced by everyone—the end of life. How to die? How to respond to our fear of death? To answer these and other questions, Diat travelled to eight European monasteries including Solesmes Abbey and the Grande Chartreuse. Through extraordinary interviews with monks, he learned that their death experiences are varied and unique, with elements of peace, pain, humility, sorrow, and joy.
Voting History: None