14 must-read catholic books like A Grand Slam for God: A Journey from Baseball Star to Catholic Priest by Burke Masters

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A Grand Slam for God: A Journey from Baseball Star to Catholic Priest

By: Burke Masters

4.62

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Burke Masters had the perfect game plan for his he was going to become a Major League Baseball pla…

If you liked the catholic plot in A Grand Slam for God: A Journey from Baseball Star to Catholic Priest by Burke Masters , here is a list of 14 books like this:

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1. St. Francis of Assisi

By: G.K. Chesterton , Joseph F. Girzone

3.94

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

Francis of Assisi is, after Mary of Nazareth, perhaps the greatest saint in the Christian calendar,… read more

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  • catholic
"The moment sex ceases to be a servant it becomes a tyrant."

-G.K. Chesterton, St. Francis of Assisi

"The objection to an aristocracy is that it is a priesthood without a god."

-G.K. Chesterton, St. Francis of Assisi

"The modern mind is hard to please; and it generally calls the way of Godfrey ferocious and the way of Francis fanatical. That is, it calls any moral method unpractical, when it has just called any pr…"

-G.K. Chesterton, St. Francis of Assisi

"I beseech you, little brothers, that you be as wise as brother Daisy and brother dandelion; for never do they lie awake thinking of tomorrow, yet they have gold crowns like kings and emperors or like…"

-G.K. Chesterton, St. Francis of Assisi

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2. Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism

By: Kimberly Hahn , Scott Hahn , Peter Kreeft

4.40

Format: 182 pages, Paperback

The well-known and very popular Catholic couple, Scott and Kimberly Hahn, have been constantly trav… read more

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  • religion
  • biography
  • catholic
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3. Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

By: Scott Hahn , Brant Pitre

4.60

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

A revelatory exploration of the Jewish roots of the Last Supper that seeks to understand exactly wh… read more

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"The whole context of Jesus' bread of life discourse is centered on the Jewish hopes for the coming of a new Moses and the return of the manna from heaven."

-Scott Hahn, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

"People were not to consume blood because "the life" or "the soul" (Hebrew nephesh) of the animal is in the blood. As Leviticus states, "It is the blood that makes atonement, by the power of its life.…"

-Scott Hahn, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

"Some ancient rabbis believed that the manna was protological--that it had existedsince the very dawn of creation. As such, the manna was the perfect food, untouched by the sin of humanity's first par…"

-Scott Hahn, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

"For, as any ancient Jew would have known, the Passover sacrifice was not completed by the death of the lamb, but by eating its flesh. Five times the Bible states that they must "eat" the lamb; five t…"

-Scott Hahn, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

4. A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God's Covenant Love in Scripture

By: Scott Hahn

3.44

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

Hahn explores the "covenant love" God reveals to us through the Scriptures and explains how God pat… read more

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5. Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

By: Pope Benedict XVI , Pope John Paul II , Catholic Church , United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

4.50

Format: 846 pages, Paperback

Over 3 million copies sold!  Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - th… read more

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  • religion
  • catholic
"  Man and woman were made “for each other"

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

"The Liturgy itself is prayer; the confession of faith finds its proper place in the celebration of worship."

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

"The Catholic wisdom of the people... provides reasons for joy and humor even in the midst of a very hard life."

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

"When I am completely united to you, there will be no more sorrow or trials; entirely full of you, my life will be complete"

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

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6. He Leadeth Me

By: Walter J. Ciszek , Daniel L. Flaherty , Walter Ciszek

4.63

Format: 202 pages, Paperback

He Leadeth Me is the deeply moving personal story of one man's spiritual odyssey and the unflagging… read more

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  • biography
  • catholic
"Solo puedo describir la experiencia de conversión como una sensación de «dejarse llevar», de renunciar a todo esfuerzo o incluso a mi deseo de tomar las riendas de mi propia vida. Aunque suene demasi…"

-Walter J. Ciszek, He Leadeth Me

"La humildad significa eso: aprender a aceptar el desánimo e incluso la derrota como enviados por Dios; aprender a perseverar y seguir adelante con el corazón en paz y confiando en Dios, seguros de qu…"

-Walter J. Ciszek, He Leadeth Me

"Durante esos largos de años de soledad y sufrimiento, Dios me condujo a una comprensión de la vida y de su amor que solo quienes la han experimentado son capaces de entender. Me despojó de muchos de …"

-Walter J. Ciszek, He Leadeth Me

"Quizá Dios tenga que recordarnos con tremenda claridad que eso es exactamente lo que quería decirnos con esas palabras aparentemente tan simples del Sermón de la Montaña: «No estéis preocupados por v…"

-Walter J. Ciszek, He Leadeth Me

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7. Holy Moments: A handbook for the rest of your life

By: Matthew Kelly

3.95

Format: 120 pages, Hardcover

You have so much more to offer. You know it. You have sensed it for some time now. This sacred trut… read more

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  • religion
  • catholic
"Make choices that are easy to live with."

-Matthew Kelly, Holy Moments: A handbook for the rest of your life

"Don’t underestimate yourself, God doesn’t!"

-Matthew Kelly, Holy Moments: A handbook for the rest of your life

"Holy Moments are going to make you insanely happy."

-Matthew Kelly, Holy Moments: A handbook for the rest of your life

"You were made in the image of God. Act accordingly!"

-Matthew Kelly, Holy Moments: A handbook for the rest of your life

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8. Troubled

By: Rob Henderson

4.26

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

In this raw coming-of-age memoir, in the vein of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace, The Oth… read more

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  • biography
"Successful people tell the world they got lucky, then tell their loved ones about the importance of hard work and sacrifice. Critics of successful people tell the world those successful people got lu…"

-Rob Henderson, Troubled

"People don't need motivation; they need self-discipline. Motivation is just a feeling. Self-discipline is: 'I'm going to do this regardless of how I feel.' Seldom do people relish doing something har…"

-Rob Henderson, Troubled

"Mom's friends were worried that their son isn't talking as much as other six-year-olds. They, like many parents, were concerned with how "smart" their kid is. "Should we be reading to him more?" they…"

-Rob Henderson, Troubled

"You should keep your expectations in line with reality. If you view the military as a job, you will be miserable. It's not a job, it's a lot more than that. As long as you wear that uniform, it is yo…"

-Rob Henderson, Troubled

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9. This is My Body: A Call to Eucharistic Revival

By: Robert Barron

4.35

Format: 100 pages, Kindle Edition

A recent Pew Forum survey revealed the startling statistic that 69% of Catholics do not believe in … read more

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  • religion
  • catholic
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10. The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us

By: Carrie Gress

4.20

Format: 251 pages, Kindle Edition

Feminism Doesn’t Empower Women. It Erases Them. The bestselling author of Theology of Home, Carrie … read more

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  • catholic
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11. The Price You Pay (Peter Ash, #8)

By: Nick Petrie

4.36

Format: 400 pages, Kindle Edition

War veteran Peter Ash must follow his friend Lewis into a criminal underworld when secrets from the… read more

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12. Beautiful Eucharist

By: Matthew Kelly

4.39

Format: 126 pages, Paperback

Nothing will transform your life quite like a personal encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. When … read more

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  • religion
  • catholic
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13. The Rocking Chair Prophet

By: Matthew Kelly

4.04

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

THERE IS A VOICE WITHIN YOU. Listening to that voice is the difference between happiness and mis… read more

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"Can you say it?" Daniel prompted. Samantha sighed. "I'm not what has happened to me," she mumbled. It was barely audible. "I can hear in your voice that you don't believe it yet," he said. And that's…"

-Matthew Kelly, The Rocking Chair Prophet

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14. Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem, Massachusetts

By: Bill O'Reilly

3.67

Format: 291 pages, Hardcover

With over 19 million copies in print and a remarkable record of #1 New York Times, Wall Street Jour… read more

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  • religion
  • biography
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15. Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love

By: Trent Horn

4.37

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

Here's that ONE BOOK about the faith that you can give to literally anyone: friends, family, those … read more

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"Evil is not a thing God created but an absence of good that God tolerates."

-Trent Horn, Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love

"God is not present everywhere by being identical to everything in the universe (as in pantheism). God is not dispersed through the universe like an invisible gas. Instead God is present in the univer…"

-Trent Horn, Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love

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16. The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross

By: Scott Hahn

4.64

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

In this brilliant book—part memoir, part detective story, and part biblical study—Scott Hahn opens … read more

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"Redemptive suffering is an essential part of our master story. This is what it means for us to bear the image and likeness of God. By the power of the Holy Spirit, our suffering refines our charity, …"

-Scott Hahn, The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross

"Si queremos experimentar el amor, la alegría, la paz del cielo desde ahora, debemos hacerlo en Cristo. Eso no significa que se nos evitará el dolor. San Pablo identifica sus sufrimientos con una cruc…"

-Scott Hahn, The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross

"Antes de salir de nosotros mismos debemos adueñarnos de nuestras vidas. Antes de entregarnos debemos tener algún control sobre nosotros mismos. Necesitamos al menos cierto grado de autodominio. El ve…"

-Scott Hahn, The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross

"A pesar de los grandes milagros de Dios para Israel, su pueblo le abandona a las primeras punzadas de hambre acudiendo a ídolos. Filón de Alejandría dijo que Israel no había entendido la Pascua. Dios…"

-Scott Hahn, The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross

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17. A Grand Slam for God: A Journey from Baseball Star to Catholic Priest

By: Burke Masters

4.62

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Burke Masters had the perfect game plan for his he was going to become a Major League Baseball pla… read more

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18. It Is Right and Just: Why the Future of Civilization Depends on True Religion

By: Scott Hahn

4.32

Format: 200 pages, Hardcover

Is religion a right given to us by the state? Is it an opium for the masses? Is it private opinion … read more

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  • religion
  • catholic
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19. The Jigsaw Priest

By: Margaret Belle

4.46

Format: 261 pages, Kindle Edition

For nearly fifty years, the Grave’s End Catholic Church in Upstate New York has known no spiritual … read more

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20. The Lost Victim (Kate Marshall, #5)

By: Robert Bryndza

4.48

Format: 322 pages, Kindle Edition

When school girl Janey Macklin disappeared from the seedy side of London in 1988, her case went col… read more

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21. The Butcher on Colfax

By: J.T. Tierney

4.14

Format: 356 pages, Kindle Edition

On an autumn day in 1890, eighteen-year-old Alice Butler and her sister Nora step out the massive d… read more

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13 Top religion books like A Grand Slam for God: A Journey from Baseball Star to Catholic Priest by Burke Masters

Transform Your Habits

Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism

Kimberly Hahn , Scott Hahn , Peter Kreeft

4.40

Transform Your Habits

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper

Scott Hahn , Brant Pitre

4.60

Transform Your Habits

Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

Pope Benedict XVI , Pope John Paul II , Catholic Church , United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

4.50

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He Leadeth Me

Walter J. Ciszek , Daniel L. Flaherty , Walter Ciszek

4.63

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Transform Your Habits

Introduction to the Devout Life

Francis de Sales

4.37

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Love and Responsibility

Pope John Paul II

5.00

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Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

Pope Benedict XVI , Pope John Paul II , Catholic Church , United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

4.50

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Robert Barron

4.35

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