18 Top catholic books like Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships by Sarah Swafford

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Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships

By: Sarah Swafford

4.43

Format: 234 pages, Paperback

Attentive to the challenges faced by young people today―online dating, social media, and more― Gift…

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1. A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph

By: C.S. Lewis , Sheldon Vanauken

4.27

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

A heart-rending love story described by its author as “the spiritual autobiography of a love rather… read more

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"Death is no respecter of love."

-C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph

"Corruption is never compulsory."

-C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph

"Honesty is better than any easy comfort."

-C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph

"A longing for eternity is built-in to us all"

-C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph

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2. Walking with Mary: A Biblical Journey from Nazareth to the Cross

By: Edward Sri

3.70

Format: 168 pages, Hardcover

Mary appears only a few times in the Bible, but those few passages come at crucial moments. Catholi… read more

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  • faith
  • catholic
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3. Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart

By: Jacques Philippe

4.74

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

This classic work is a short treatise on peace of heart in a world where restlessness and anxiety t… read more

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  • catholic
"Evil is a mystery, a scandal and it will always be so."

-Jacques Philippe, Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart

"The sign of spiritual progress is not so much never falling as it is being able to lift oneself up quickly after one falls."

-Jacques Philippe, Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart

"In order to resist fear and discouragement, it is necessary that through prayer - through a personal experience of God re-encountered, recognized and loved in prayer - we taste and see how good the L…"

-Jacques Philippe, Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart

"The Lord can leave us wanting relative to certain things (sometimes judged indispensable in the eyes of the world), but He never leaves us deprived of what is essential: His presence, His peace and a…"

-Jacques Philippe, Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart

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4. Paper Hearts (The Heartbreaker Chronicles, #2)

By: Ali Novak

3.39

Format: 440 pages, ebook

"When I met Alec Williams, I nearly fainted. Totally embarrassing, but how often does a regular gir… read more

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5. Elijah in Jerusalem

By: Michael D. O'Brien

3.70

Format: 640 pages, Hardcover

Elijah in Jerusalem, the long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed, best-selling novel Father Elijah: An… read more

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  • catholic
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6. The Heartbreakers (The Heartbreakers Chronicles, #1)

By: Ali Novak

4.26

Format: 999 pages,

"When I met Oliver Perry, I had no clue he was the lead singer for The Heartbreakers. And he had no… read more

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7. Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

By: Thérèse of Lisieux , John Clarke

4.42

Format: 306 pages, Paperback

This book, first published in 1898 in a highly edited version, quickly became a modern spiritual cl… read more

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  • catholic
"Love lives only by sacrifice"

-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

"I have at last found my vocation; it is love!"

-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

"Love will consume us only in the measure of our self-surrender."

-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

"and I realized that real nobility is in the soul, not in a name."

-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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8. 33 Days to Morning Glory

By: Michael E. Gaitley

4.60

Format: 198 pages, Paperback

From Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of the popular book "Consoling the Heart of Jesus," comes … read more

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  • faith
  • catholic
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9. Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: The Secret of Peace and Happiness

By: Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure , Claude de la Colombière

3.65

Format: None pages, Paperback

To trust in God's will is the "secret of happiness and content," the one sure-fire way to attain se… read more

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  • catholic
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10. The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth

By: Scott Hahn , Benedict J. Groeschel

4.43

Format: 174 pages, Hardcover

As seen on EWTN, bestselling author Scott Hahn unveils the mysteries of the Mass, offering readers … read more

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  • catholic
"To deny the force of divine judgment, then, is to make God less than God, and to make us less than His children. For every father must discipline His children, and paternal discipline is itself a mer…"

-Scott Hahn, The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth

"Judgment, then, is not an impersonal, legalistic process. It is a matter of love, and it is something we choose for ourselves. Nor is punishment a vindictive act. God's "curses" are not expressions o…"

-Scott Hahn, The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth

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11. On the Fence (Old Town Shops, #2)

By: Kasie West

4.02

Format: 295 pages, Paperback

For sixteen-year-old Charlotte Reynolds, aka Charlie, being raised by a single dad and three older … read more

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"-You gotta do your best to be the best, right?"

-Kasie West, On the Fence (Old Town Shops, #2)

"I can do both at the same time," he assured me. "I'm talented like that."

-Kasie West, On the Fence (Old Town Shops, #2)

"Sometimes we expect more than people are capable of giving at the moment."

-Kasie West, On the Fence (Old Town Shops, #2)

"I knew why I cared. Why this mattered so much. Why his opinion was the only thing that mattered. I was more than crushing on him. I loved Braden."

-Kasie West, On the Fence (Old Town Shops, #2)

12. Joy to the World: How Christ's Coming Changed Everything

By: Scott Hahn , Mike Aquilina

3.76

Format: 205 pages, Hardcover

What could be more familiar than the Christmas story -- and yet what could be more extraordinary? T… read more

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13. The Longest Ride

By: Nicholas Sparks

3.00

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Ira Levinson is in trouble. At ninety-one years old, in poor health and alone in the world, he find… read more

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14. The Screwtape Letters

By: C.S. Lewis

4.27

Format: 222 pages, Kindle Edition

A Masterpiece of Satire on Hell’s Latest Novelties and Heaven’s Unanswerable Answer C.S. Lewis’s T… read more

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  • faith
"It is always the novice who exaggerates."

-C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

"I do not expect old heads on young shoulders."

-C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

"For the Present is the point at which time touches eternity."

-C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

"Music. A meaningless acceleration in the rhythm of celestial experience."

-C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

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15. Men, Women and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from John Paul II's Love and Responsibility

By: Edward Sri

4.40

Format: 165 pages, Paperback

"Love and Responsibility brilliantly sheds light on the mysterious dynamics between men and women a… read more

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  • relationships
  • faith
  • catholic

16. The Way of Trust and Love - A Retreat Guided By St. Therese of Lisieux

By: Jacques Philippe

4.57

Format: 140 pages, Paperback

St. Therese of Lisieux sought a new way to Heaven: "a little way that is quite straight, quite shor… read more

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17. Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul

By: John Eldredge , Stasi Eldredge

4.01

Format: 0 pages,

Every woman was once a little girl. And every little girl holds in her heart her most precious drea… read more

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18. 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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  • faith
  • 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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19. Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father

By: Donald H. Calloway

4.59

Format: 417 pages, Kindle Edition

Drawing on the wealth of the Church's living tradition, Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, calls on all of u… read more

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  • catholic
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20. 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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21. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

By: John Mark Comer

4.53

Format: 286 pages, Hardcover

"Who am I becoming?" That was the question nagging pastor and author John Mark Comer. Outwardly, he… read more

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  • faith
"Hurry is violence on the soul."

-John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

"In the cruciform kingdom, only the bad things die: image and status and bragging rights, all vanity."

-John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

"The point of a trellis isn’t to make the vines stand up straight in neat rows, but rather to attain a rich, deep glass of wine. It’s to create space for the vine to grow and bear fruit."

-John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

"The Hebrew word Shabbat means ‘to stop.’ But it can also be translated ‘to delight.’ It has this dual idea of stopping and also of joying in God and our lives in his world. The Sabbath is an entire d…"

-John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

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22. Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

By: John Eldredge

3.94

Format: 236 pages, Kindle Edition

God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written… read more

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  • faith
"You can't fight a battle you don't think exists."

-John Eldredge, Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

"Deep in his heart, every man longs for a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue."

-John Eldredge, Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

"I wasn't mean; I wasn't evil. I was nice. And let me tell you, a hesitant man is the last thing in the world a woman needs. She needs a lover and a warrior, not a Really Nice Guy."

-John Eldredge, Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

"In the case of our fair maiden, we have overlooked two very crucial aspects to that myth. On the one hand, none of us ever really believed the sorcerer was real. We thought we could have the maiden w…"

-John Eldredge, Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

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23. Live

By: Sadie Robertson

4.35

Format: 210 pages, Hardcover

Live, the newest book from New York Times bestselling author and popular social media presence Sadi… read more

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24. 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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  • faith
  • catholic
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25. The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love

By: Edward Sri

4.43

Format: 200 pages, Hardcover

In this new book by bestselling author, Edward Sri, we discover the close connection between growin… read more

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  • catholic
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26. The Anti-Mary Exposed: Rescuing the Culture from Toxic Femininity

By: Carrie Gress

4.37

Format: 228 pages, Hardcover

The Demonic Influence on Women Today In the late ’60s, a small group of elite American women convin… read more

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"Parents are the bridge between a child and God; they are the first icon of his unconditional love."

-Carrie Gress, The Anti-Mary Exposed: Rescuing the Culture from Toxic Femininity

"We live under ghe impression that we are freethinkers; the irony is that thinkers are generally not free when they think just like everyone else."

-Carrie Gress, The Anti-Mary Exposed: Rescuing the Culture from Toxic Femininity

"Anglican convert Blessed John Henry Cardinal Neumann described Mary as our "happier world". By leading her children to her Son, the Blessed Mother helps "them to regain that which has been lost throu…"

-Carrie Gress, The Anti-Mary Exposed: Rescuing the Culture from Toxic Femininity

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27. Reveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius

By: Lisa Cotter

4.39

Format: 200 pages, Kindle Edition

Have you ever wondered if you are doing this whole "womanhood thing" right?Lisa Cotter sure did. Co… read more

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  • faith
  • catholic
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28. Undone: Freeing Your Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame

By: Carrie Schuchts Daunt

4.25

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

Do you desire deeper freedom? Do you feel restricted by the knots of sin and shame that conceal the… read more

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29. Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships

By: Sarah Swafford

4.43

Format: 234 pages, Paperback

Attentive to the challenges faced by young people today―online dating, social media, and more― Gift… read more

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30. Whispers of Mary: What 12 Old Testament Women Teach Us About Mary

By: Gayle Somers

4.48

Format: 232 pages, Hardcover

Discover the echoes of Mary throughout the timeline of ScriptureThroughout the history of the Bible… read more

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  • catholic
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31. Walking with God in the Unimpressive Seasons of Life

By: Mike Schmitz

4.61

Format: 64 pages, Paperback

Most of life is made up of unimpressive moments and unimpressive seasons. While we look forward to … read more

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20 must-read faith books like Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships by Sarah Swafford

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Edward Sri

3.70

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Jacques Philippe

4.74

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Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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Francis de Sales

4.37

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Thomas à Kempis , William Benham , Richard Challoner, D.D.

4.32

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Jacques Philippe

4.74

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Maria Faustyna Kowalska

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