Book

[FaithT]

Has anyone ever read or heard of a book by Phillip Yancey called What’s So Amazing About Grace? It’s a Christian book but I don’t think it’s Catholic. It was recommended on a Facebook book forum. I asked my priest about it but he hadn’t heard of it. He looked it up and said that it seems to focus on the mercy and unconditional love of God for us, which is good but that it seems to eliminate the need for repentance. He also suggested I ask our other priests about the book. He recommended Grace Explained by Fr. Brian Thomas Becket Mullady O.P. but I read the reviews on it and it didn’t sound appealing.

 

[chevyontheriver]

Has anyone ever read or heard of a book by Phillip Yancey called What’s So Amazing About Grace? It’s a Christian book but I don’t think it’s Catholic. It was recommended on a Facebook book forum. I asked my priest about it but he hadn’t heard of it. He looked it up and said that it seems to focus on the mercy and unconditional love of God for us, which is good but that it seems to eliminate the need for repentance. He also suggested I ask our other priests about the book. He recommended Grace Explained by Fr. Brian Thomas Becket Mullady O.P. but I read the reviews on it and it didn’t sound appealing.

Heard of it. Never read it. Might be OK.

 

[Michie]

Has anyone ever read or heard of a book by Phillip Yancey called What’s So Amazing About Grace? It’s a Christian book but I don’t think it’s Catholic. It was recommended on a Facebook book forum. I asked my priest about it but he hadn’t heard of it. He looked it up and said that it seems to focus on the mercy and unconditional love of God for us, which is good but that it seems to eliminate the need for repentance. He also suggested I ask our other priests about the book. He recommended Grace Explained by Fr. Brian Thomas Becket Mullady O.P. but I read the reviews on it and it didn’t sound appealing.

I read it a few years back. I was not terribly impressed with it myself. I just read this review to refresh my memory.

Praised, Yet Awful: A Review of Philip Yancey's What's So Amazing About Grace?

Our current blog series is a discussion of marriage.

concerningjesus.blogspot.com

 

[FaithT]

I read it a few years back. I was not terribly impressed with it myself. I just read this review to refresh my memory.

Praised, Yet Awful: A Review of Philip Yancey's What's So Amazing About Grace?

Our current blog series is a discussion of marriage.

concerningjesus.blogspot.com

Do you remember if it said anything that would eliminate the need for repentance?

 

[Michie]

Do you remember if it said anything that would eliminate the need for repentance?

No I do not recall anything like that. After all, we are told through Scripture grace does not give one license to sin. We are to produce good fruit and others will know us by them. Quite honestly, I found it quite bland. It did not leave any lasting impression on me.

 

[FaithT]

Do you or anyone else have any recommendations for good books on Grace, and or deeper relationships with Mary and the Holy Spirit?

 

[Michie]

Do you or anyone else have any recommendations for good books on Grace, and or deeper relationships with Mary and the Holy Spirit?

@FaithT here is one I have been considering about the Holy Spirit. I have not purchased it yet but it looks like it might be helpful.

Amazon.com

 

[FaithT]

@FaithT here is one I have been considering about the Holy Spirit. I have not purchased it yet but it looks like it might be helpful.

Amazon.com

Fr. Mitch Pacwa has other books too. I asked my priests opinion on them. They sound good.

 

[Michie]

Fr. Mitch Pacwa has other books too. I asked my priests opinion on them. They sound good.

He is a good priest. Been thinking about that book for awhile now. If you have a local Catholic bookstore, it might be worth your while to go in and browse and ask around for the topics you are looking for. Another good option is seeing if your parish has a small collection of Catholic books to loan out.

 

[FaithT]

He is a good priest. Been thinking about that book for awhile now. If you have a local Catholic bookstore, it might be worth your while to go in and browse and ask around for the topics you are looking for. Another good option is seeing if your parish has a small collection of Catholic books to loan out.

We do have a Catholic store that sells all kinds Catholic merchandise and a Pauline Books and Media store. My church used to have a library but something happened to the books, and last I heard, it closed. I think it was mold. But that was a long time ago before I left for a few years.

 

[Michie]

We do have a Catholic store that sells all kinds Catholic merchandise and a Pauline Books and Media store. My church used to have a library but something happened to the books, and last I heard, it closed. I think it was mold. But that was a long time ago before I left for a few years.

Well I’m sure the bookstore could direct you in the type of reading you are looking for.

 

[FaithT]

@FaithT here is one I have been considering about the Holy Spirit. I have not purchased it yet but it looks like it might be helpful.

Amazon.com

I just ordered it.

 

[Michie]

I just ordered it.

Great. Let me know what you think.

 

[FaithT]

Great. Let me know what you think.

I will!