Ep38. The Best Books for Spiritual Growth

Written By Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Nick De La Torre, & Ellen Holmes Steeves-LeBlanc

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Deacon Harold’s Books:

Deacon’s Favorites:

Scott Hahn - "The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth"

Hans Urs Von Balthasar - "Prayer"

Cardinal Ratzinger - “Introduction to Christianity”

Nick’s Favorites:

Thomas Dubay - “Fire Within”

Karol Wojtyla (Pope Saint John Paul II) - “Love and Responsibility”

Jason Evert - “St. John Paul the Great: His Five Loves”

Ellen’s Favorites:

Saint John of the Cross - “The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross”

Fr. Sean Davidson - “Saint Mary Magdalene”

Eloi Leclerc - “Song of Silence”

Honorable Mentions:

“Jesus of Nazareth Series” by Pope Benedict XVI -

Brant Petrie Books - Book List on Amazon

Stephen K. Ray Books - Books Listed on Amazon

Chris Stefanick - "Living Joy: 9 Rules to Help You Rediscover and Live Joy Every Day"

Saint Augustine of Hippo - “Confessions”

G.K. Chesterton - List of Books on Amazon

Frank Sheed - “Theology for Beginners”

Venerable Fulton Sheen - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fulton+sheen

Josef Pieper - “The Four Cardinal Virtues”

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Nick De La Torre, & Ellen Holmes Steeves-LeBlanc

Three people from completely different backgrounds in life unpack topics and questions surrounding life and the reckless love of God. In this honest and open round table discussion, the hosts bear their hearts and souls as they share their life experiences, what happened along the way, and how this shaped them into who they are today. This unique show will allow the viewers to see themselves through the lens of the hosts’ personal faith journeys while discussing challenging subject matter fortified by authentic Catholic theology. By sharing and testifying to their faith, Deacon Harold, Nick, and Ellen hope to move viewers to deeper intimacy with Christ, prayerfully inspire conversion, restore a spirit of trust, and embolden new disciples.

“…that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.”

Philippians 2:15

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is an internationally renowned speaker, author, and preacher. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Theological Studies Degree from the University of Dallas. He has appeared as a guest on numerous international Catholic radio and television programs, and is the host or co-host of several popular series on the Eternal Word Television Network. He is a member of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars and the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy.

Nick De La Torre is the founder of AWAKEN Catholic and has served around the country as a musician and speaker for Dynamic Catholic, Renewal Ministries, Extraordinary Mission and Life Teen retreats, conferences, and events.

Ellen Holmes Steeves-LeBlanc is a mother of three grown children, has, since childhood, felt God calling her to "something" greater. Her entire life there had been a tug, many inexplicable moments, a gentle nudge and then the thought, "What do you want from me, Lord?" It took fifty years for her to finally answer the call, "YES LORD, Here I Am!" As it turns out, that "something" was an intentional and more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ through multiple initiatives including: a devotion to the Sacraments, a Contemplative Pilgrimage Ministry, a non-profit called Destined4This, Inc, Book Writing, A Blog and a podcast.

http://TheProdigalLife.com
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