It is in the family, in the home,
where life begins and is cherished
and is meant to grow.
Books
Meeting Today’s Cultural Challenges to Marriage, Family and Home Life
Revolution of Love, the 21st Century Home
Reflections from Pope Francis, St. Josemaría, Cormac Burke
· A guide and a Handbook to living home life
· To encourage readers with images of love in the Family (Amoris Latitia)
· To offer material for discussion
· The sacraments and prayer are naturally woven throughout ordinary family life in this book
The Apostolate can also be for personal Prayer and Study, so participants can be well prepared:
· To live and teach about living a life of Faith, Hope and Love
· Coming to know the heart of God
· And helping others do the same
· To become holy in the middle of the world
In Love with the Church, by Saint Josemaria Escriva
Four reflections on the Church and on the laity’s role in the Church.
Highly recommended.
Christ is Passing By, Homilies given by Saint Josemaria
A small book which expands on the topics in the book Revolution of Love, the 21st Century Home.
Letters from the Prelate, by Fernando Ocariz
on the Opus Dei website
Love In Action, by Fernando Ocariz
Conversations, book with interviews with St. Josemaria
links to questions and answers from the book Conversations (see Study Guides)
Amoris Laetitia, (The Joy of Loving), by Pope Francis
Covenanted Happiness, by Cormac Burke on marriage
Love & Responsibility, by St. John Paul II
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, by Dr. Meg Meeker
God as Father, by Fernando Ocariz
Friends of God, by Josemaria Escriva
Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad), by Pope Francis
The Spirit of the Liturgy, by Pope Benedict XVI (Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger) 2014 printing
Considered his greatest work on the Liturgy
Character Building, by David Isaacs
Core Virtues: A Literature-based Program in Character Education, by Mary Beth Klee