Highly recommended for Catholics.
932846
If you have read Imitation of Christ, you will like this book.  It is written in the same format and size.  This book will help you become closer to both Mary and Jesus.  Highly recommend this book for Catholics.
1205200
The Missionary's Catechism provides an easy to read but comprehensive overview of Catholic beliefs and practices. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an introduction to Catholicism.
1368028
I was amazed how quickly and in what good condition this purchase arrived.

I had one copy of the book, and so I was familiar with its contents. I have a very high opinion of this theologian, his orthodoxy and his ability to provide a reader-friendly presentation of the truths of the Catholic faith tradition.

I recommend it strongly to anyone who has struggled through the more scholarly and academic versions of the same information and come away somewhat frustrated. It is comprehensive, with some history of how dogmas have been developed, defined and enhanced with ongoing revelation from the Holy Spirit. I believe it will prove useful to anyone wishing to gain a good overall view of Catholicism.
4674724
Tremendous set of short reflections on the Catholic faith. A MUST READ for any serious (or curious) Catholic!
690565
Thank you for writing this book, Karl Keating! You hit the nail right on the head with this hot and timely apologetics book! Filled with Biblical quotes and scriptural presentation for most major Catholic beliefs.

If you're a Catholic who has been hammered by the usual silly Prot nonsense, this may be a good book for you to start off with. For me, it's an easy and enjoyable read. If you've never picked up the Bible before, start there first, it's a Catholic book, first published by Rome.

If you're a Protestant, this may be a good start for you to understand the scriptural basis of Catholic beliefs. Hopefully, from now on, you can know what the Catholic Church teaches, other than what your pastors say that the Catholic Church teaches. In my earlier days, I've have held long discussions with "Bible teachers" from many Prot denonominations. Not a single one of them is honest or know what the Catholic Church teaches but they continue to teach their lies anyway. Apart from recommending definitive documents from the Council of Trent or asking you to read the Baltimore Catechism, Karl's book may be a good start for you, depending on how much you already know or don't know. First of all, this book is an easy-read, written for the common man, not dry at all, not just for academics.

If you're a persistent bigot of whatever form, you probably won't understand anything anyway. Sin clouds the intellect.

I highly recommend the 3-volume "Radio Replies" set by Fathers Rumble and Carty, published over a generation ago by TAN Book Publishers. They'll answer most FAQ from all anti-Catholic quarters, not just Prots. For contemporary writers, check out Scott Hahn, Jesse Romero, "This Rock" magazine or recommendations from the organization called "Catholic Answers".

Peace!

Recommended reading:

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I have found this to be extremely useful and give it my highest recommendation.  What a great contribution to Catholic education in the United States.  Each Catholic is responsible for growing in his or her faith.  The Church can help, but it is up to us as individual Christians.  This new U.S. Catechism for Adults is a tremendous resource.  By putting it on audio, it makes it that much more accessible to Catholics.  We can listen to it as we drive to and from work.  Or we can listen to it as we read along.  The single most important development in Catholic education since the Catholic Catechism came out in the early 1990s.
2820639
If you are looking for a concise no nonsense account of the History of the Church that Jesus Christ Himself Established, this is the book for you. If you are looking for high class theology full of Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic nomenclature, this is not your book. I found it very accurate, and the presentation of the information is easily understood by the average layman. Every Catholic should own this book along with a good translation of the Bible,( I recommend The Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition),the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a Catholic Daily and Sunday Missal,and a prayer book.
2256354
This series of books was highly recommended for my RCIA studies.  It is an excellent source for breaking out the word.  I continue to use this book each week prior to Sunday Mass.  Print is large enough for my old eyes and very easy to understand.  Highly recommend to all.
1276461
I enjoyed reading this book.  It is a source for all catholics to go to when they are having doubt.
1819939
Excellent articles on various issues and persons of the Catholic faith.  I would recommend it for both Catholics and non Catholics.
2742578
This helps the average layman understand his faith better and to come to know God in a deeper way. I would recommend it to all Catholics.
4626352
I highly recommend this St. Paul Bible Study for fellow Catholics--and for any and all fellow Christians.
3224033
This is a fantastic book.  I have to admit that I am not following his reading plan, but Fr. Hardon's plan has been extremely influential in helping me create my own.  I have this by my desk because I am always looking through it.  Fr. Hardon offers recommendations of books written by 104 different Catholic authors as well as a brief history and a wonderful bibliography of each author.  The book would be worth getting just for the bibliography.  I highly recommend this book and it would be marvelous to meet someone that has actually followed the good father's plan.
526603
Another EXCELLENT work from Fr. Gaitley.  Highly recommend that ALL Catholics consecrate themselves to Jesus through Mary.  We are in difficult times and we need a heroic faith more than ever.
3832019
Absolutely beautiful prayers and hymns, and all very easy reading and very profound.  One need not be Catholic to enjoy the contents of this book.  St. Thomas Aquinas was truly gifted.
774687
I can't recommend this highly enough... both for my own spiritual journey and for candidates/catechumen in the RCIA program (I'm a catechist). Many times I've had candidates/catechumens tell me how effective they found Fr. Barron's approach to the deep mysteries of our faith - especially on the Eucharist, the Mass, the saints, the nature of God, etc... Highly, highly recommended!
295490
This is a great great book I highly recommend to any Catholic or even any non-Catholic interested in Catholicism.

It digs into things about the Mass that you never even THOUGHT of... it gives such a different perspective of every part of the Mass, even the little things that we take for granted and do/say as more of a routine every week than the sacred thing that it is.

Every time I go to Mass now, different things that take place make me think about different things Scott has wrote about in this book. I'm going to have to pick up copies of some of his other books too, such as Rome Sweet Home, and Hail Holy Queen...

I decided to pick up a copy before I went to see Fr. Corapi and Scott Hahn at a conference in person, and didn't get a chance to read the book before going to see him, but it made the book so much more interesting to read after having heard him speak in real life. He's a fantastic speaker.

Again, I highly recommend this book. :)