Recommended Supplemental Reading
Below you will find a list of recommended Catholic books meant to supplement the Alpha sessions with richness of our Catholic faith.
- List compiled by Deacon Mike Bickerstaff
St. Peter Chanel, Roswell, GA
Episode 1
Is There More to Life Than This?
The God Who Loves You: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Peter Kreeft, Ignatius Press, 2004
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The Rhythm of Life: Living Everyday with Passion & Purpose
Matthew Kelly, Beacon Publishing 2015, 3rd Edition
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Amazing Grace for the Catholic Heart: 101 Stories of Faith, Hope, Inspiration & Humor
Jeff Cavins, Matthew Pinto and Patti Armstrong, Ascension Press 2004
Episode 2
Who is Jesus?
Jesus Shock
Peter Kreeft, St. Augustine’s Press, 2008
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The Man Christ Jesus: How the Lord Looked, Acted, Prayed and Loved
(Cardinal) Giacomo Biffi, Sophia Institute Press, 2008
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Episode 3
Why Did Jesus Die?
The Drama of Salvation: How God Rescues You from Your Sins and Delivers You to Eternal Life
Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers Press, 2015
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Jesus Christ: Source of Our Salvation
Michael Pennock, Ave Maria Press, 2011
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Episode 4
How Can I Have Faith?
Why We’re Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope and Love
Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Press, 2017
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No Greater Love
Mother Teresa, New World Library, 2002 edition
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Mere Christianity
C. S. Lewis, HarperOne, 2015
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Episode 5
Why and How Do I Pray?
Prayer for Beginners
Dr. Peter Kreeft, Ignatius Press, 2000
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The Art of Praying: The Principles and Methods of Christian Prayer
Romano Guardini, Sophia Institute Press, 1995
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Episode 6
Why and How Should I
Read the Bible?
You Can Understand the Bible: A Practical and Illuminating Guide to Each Book in the Bible
Dr. Peter Kreeft, Ignatius Press, 2005
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Walking With God: A Journey Through the Bible
Tim Gray and Jeff Cavins, Ascension, 2018
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The Bible Compass: A Catholic’s Guide to Navigating the Scriptures
Edward Sri, Ascension, 2009
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Episode 7
How Does God Guide Us?
The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living
Timothy M Gallagher O.M.V., The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2005
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Authenticity: A Biblical Theology of Discernment
Thomas Dubay S.M., Ignatius, 1997
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Episode 8
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Episode 9
What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
Episode 10
How Can I Be Filled with the Holy Spirit?
True Devotion to the Holy Spirit
Luis M. Martinez, Sophia Institute Press, 2008
Episode 11
How Can I Make the
Most of the Rest of My Life?
Living the Mass: How One Hour a Week Can Change Your Life
Dominic Grassi and Joe Paprocki, Loyola Press, 2011
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Before I Go: Letters to Our Children About What Really Matters
Dr. Peter Kreeft, Sheed and Ward, 2007
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Episode 12
How Can I Resist Evil?
Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer
Thomas Dubay S.M., Ignatius, 2006
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Called to Holiness: What it Means to Encounter the Living God
Ralph Martin, Ignatius Press, 1999
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Back to Virtue: Traditional Moral Wisdom for Modern Moral Confusion
Dr. Peter Kreeft, Ignatius Press, 1992
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Episode 13
How and Why Should I Tell Others?
How to Share Your Faith With Anyone: A Practical Manual for Catholic Evangelization
Terry Barber, Ignatius Press, 2013
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Evangelizing Catholics: A Mission Manual for the New Evangelization
Scott Hahn, Our Sunday Visitor, 2014
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Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus
Sherry Weddell, Our Sunday Visitor, 2012
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Episode 14
Does God Heal Today?
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Miracles Do Happen: God Can Do the Impossible
Briege McKenna O.S.C., Servant; Thirteenth Printing edition (January 15, 2002)
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Exploring the Miraculous
Michael O'Neill, Our Sunday Visitor, 2015
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Episode 15
What About the Church?
Catechism of the Catholic Church: Paragraphs 748 – 975, Second Edition, 1997
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United States Catholic Catechism for Adults,
USCCB, 9th Printing, 2012
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Holy Bible
New American Bible, Revised Standard Version 2nd Catholic Edition, or other Catholic translation
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