As a nineteen-year-old here, please do consider us youths! As someone who loves to read, I would very much enjoy seeing your recommendations for us on both Catholic and fiction books (if you have any of the latter).
How wonderful that Julian found the platform, and that by your joint efforts we now can consider titles you recommend most highly (as opposed to titles you have ever recommended.) I am ordering Chiron, Shaw, Chessman and the one about modest dress to support Tradition and Sanity. And the post was a sheer delight to read, start to finish. (Having nearly memorized The Happy Prince when raising our son in the eighties, and reading Julian’s review, I will eagerly check the local library for that one.)
Great list; a decent number I’m unfamiliar with. I’ve been looking for a good bio of Archbishop Lefebvre but see nothing on the list other than potentially the Chiron work. Interesting no Chesterton, Walker Percy, Flannery O’Connor or Ronald Knox (that I noticed).
Be interesting to read a post on your thoughts on William F Buckley’s “Nearer My God” which was somewhat disappointing. Richard Neuhaus mentioned he had some issues with Buckley’s theology but didn’t elucidate.
The trouble with lists is that they can get overwhelming, so I have tried to keep mine to my very favorite of favorite books. I should get around to putting some GKC and Knox on there. In fact, I will, but gradually.
Tissier de Mallerais's monumental biography of Lefebvre is the definitive work for those who want a deep dive. Chiron's book "Between Rome and Rebellion" and Sire's "Phoenix from the Ashes" give sufficient info on Lefebvre for general readers.
Buckley was at his best on Firing Line, in my opinion. As a writer he's uneven. And even as a Catholic he was not always orthodox. You see this in the letters that Neil McCaffrey would write to him:
Yes, regretfully, you are right. I do know that the Silverstream bookstore carries a number of the books I recommend here, and other titles could also be recommended to them.
I think as long as the youth in question was serious (that is, the type who enjoys reading) and open-minded. I don't think it would convince someone who is already thinking in a worldly way, if you understand what I mean. It will work best for those who are trying to be good Catholics but just have no idea how to navigate this challenging area.
I think Julian would be pleased with the streaming service Qobuz which I have recently discovered after its Canadian launch: https://www.qobuz.com/ca-en/discover
As a nineteen-year-old here, please do consider us youths! As someone who loves to read, I would very much enjoy seeing your recommendations for us on both Catholic and fiction books (if you have any of the latter).
Definitely check out the fiction, fantasy, and poetry categories, all of which already include books along these lines.
Will do! Thank you!
How wonderful that Julian found the platform, and that by your joint efforts we now can consider titles you recommend most highly (as opposed to titles you have ever recommended.) I am ordering Chiron, Shaw, Chessman and the one about modest dress to support Tradition and Sanity. And the post was a sheer delight to read, start to finish. (Having nearly memorized The Happy Prince when raising our son in the eighties, and reading Julian’s review, I will eagerly check the local library for that one.)
Thanks, you two, and God bless!
Thelma
Well I will read the Saint Expery even if I never read The Little Prince!
Great list; a decent number I’m unfamiliar with. I’ve been looking for a good bio of Archbishop Lefebvre but see nothing on the list other than potentially the Chiron work. Interesting no Chesterton, Walker Percy, Flannery O’Connor or Ronald Knox (that I noticed).
Be interesting to read a post on your thoughts on William F Buckley’s “Nearer My God” which was somewhat disappointing. Richard Neuhaus mentioned he had some issues with Buckley’s theology but didn’t elucidate.
The trouble with lists is that they can get overwhelming, so I have tried to keep mine to my very favorite of favorite books. I should get around to putting some GKC and Knox on there. In fact, I will, but gradually.
Tissier de Mallerais's monumental biography of Lefebvre is the definitive work for those who want a deep dive. Chiron's book "Between Rome and Rebellion" and Sire's "Phoenix from the Ashes" give sufficient info on Lefebvre for general readers.
Buckley was at his best on Firing Line, in my opinion. As a writer he's uneven. And even as a Catholic he was not always orthodox. You see this in the letters that Neil McCaffrey would write to him:
https://osjustipress.com/products/and-rightly-so-selected-letters-and-articles-of-neil-mccaffrey
USA postage to Ireland a big drawback. Any way you could link with Cenacle Press Silverstream monastery (near Julianstown ) Co Meath Ireland.
Yes, regretfully, you are right. I do know that the Silverstream bookstore carries a number of the books I recommend here, and other titles could also be recommended to them.
Would the book by Dom Prius be age appropriate for a 13-14 yr old who needs some help with this topic?
I think as long as the youth in question was serious (that is, the type who enjoys reading) and open-minded. I don't think it would convince someone who is already thinking in a worldly way, if you understand what I mean. It will work best for those who are trying to be good Catholics but just have no idea how to navigate this challenging area.
Wonderful idea, a great list, too. I will check back periodically and see your recommendations. Thank you! That modesty book looks very intriguing.
I will put this here, if I may. My new copy of 'The Path to Rome" from Os Justi Press
arrived today. A lovely book, and I am impressed with their customer service.
Thank you so much for the recommendation.
Now I can pass on my older copy to a friend.
I think Julian would be pleased with the streaming service Qobuz which I have recently discovered after its Canadian launch: https://www.qobuz.com/ca-en/discover