Basics for Lay Dominicans:
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Dominicana: A Guidebook for Inquirers, Second Ed. by Robert Curtis, O.P.
Saint Dominic by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy (Tan Books)
St. Dominic’s Family by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy
Dominican Saints by Dominican Novices (Tan Books)
My Way of Life pocket edition, by Walter Farrell, OP, STM & Martine J. Healy, STM
Reference (leading to prayer):
A Concise Guide to the Documents of Vatican II by Edward P. Hannenberg
Christi Fideles Laici by John Paul II
Summa Theologica by Saint Thomas Aquinas
The Fathers Know Best by Jimmy Akin
St. Dominic’s Nine Ways of Prayer
“Beloved Books”:
The Spirit of Saint Dominic by Father Giardini (recommended by Fr. David Hasser, retreat master, Feb. 2014)
Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena
Dominican Penitent Women by Maiju Lehmijoki- Gardner
Praying with the Dominicans by John Vidmar, OP
He Dwells in Your Soul by Fr. Bede Jarrett, OP
The Three Ages of the Interior Life by Fr. Reginald-Garrigou Lagrange, OP
Catholics in the Public Square by Most Rev. Thomas Olmstead
To Know Christ Jesus by Frank Sheed
Envoy for Christ by Patrick Madrid
Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus by Sherry A. Weddell
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas Kempis
Taming of the Restless Heart by Fr. Gerald Vann, OP
Total Consecration by Saint Louis DeMontfort
True Devotion to Mary by Saint Louis DeMontfort
33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration by Father Michael Gaitley
Divine Intimacy by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD
The Fulfillment of All Desire by Dr. Ralph Martin
Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis de Sales
Interior Castle by Saint Teresa of Avila
Ascent of Mount Carmel by Saint John of the Cross
The Virtue Driven Life by Father Benedict Groeschel, CFR
Sisters in Crisis: Revisited by by Ann Carey
From Atheism to Catholicism by Kevin Vost
Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma by Dr. Ludwig Ott (TAN Books)
Further Reading:
St. Dominic: The Grace Of The Word by Guy Bedouelle, O.P.
Unlocking Divine Action: Contemporary Science And Thomas Aquinas By Michael J. Dodds, O.P.
The Unchanging God Of Love: Thomas Aquinas And Contemporary Theology by M. J. Dodds, O.P.
A Model For The Christian Life Hilary Of Poitiers’ Commentary On The Psalms by Paul C. Burns
The Fathers Of The Church St. Hilary Of Poitiers, by D.H. Williams
The Church’s Bible: Commentary On Matthew, by D.H. Williams
Biomedicine & Beatitude An Introduction To Catholic Bioethics, by Nicanor Pier Giorgio Austiaco, O.P.
The Logic Of Desire Aquinas On Emotion, by Nicholas E. Lombardo, O.P.
The Sources Of Christian Ethics by Servais Pinckaers, O.P.
Eschatology Death & Eternal Life, Second Edition, by Joseph Ratzinger
Saint Joseph Guide to Lectio Divina by Karl A. Schultz.
The Aquinas Catechism by St. Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas in 50 Pages (available for free at taylormarshall.com by signing up for email updates)
Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly
St. Joseph Guide to Lectio Divina by Karl A. Schultz
The Revelations of St. Gertrude compiled by the Religious of her Monastery.
St. Thomas Aquinas, Vol. 1 The Person & His Work, Revised Edition, by Jean-Pierre Torrell, O.P.
Institute of Catholic Culture (on internet) click on “enter learning center”
(These are various audio presentations on the Catholic faith.
Executive Director: Deacon Sabatino Carnazzo, McLean, VA.)
Any of Father Mitch Pacwa’s books such as
How to Listen When God Is Speaking: A Guide for Modern-Day Catholics
Our meetings are held at the Motherhouse located at:
Sunday, May 3rd, 2014
Interested in joining the Lay Dominicans?