Other than the Bible, Koran, or Book of Mormon what was the most spiritual book you recently read?

Question

Why did you choose this book and how did it speak to you?

The last two I read were: "The Secrets of the Eucharist" and "The Simple Path." They have had a profound effect on my faith and my life.

By The Way- Thumbs up for ALL posts of books read, not just the ones that I might choose.

Answer 1

return of the jedi

Answer 2

Mere Christianity by CS Lewis was a very short but inspired book. A must read for anyone who feels like they have no proof of God.

Of all the ancient books, only the Bible stands the test of archaeology. The cities and rulers that are described in the Bible are accurate with what we now know. This is not true for Scientology, Mormonism, Islam or any other religion. Any so-called religious book that isn't based in what the Bible clearly states isn't anything I would read all of the way through. Sorry for the bible-thumping, but hey, it's my answer.

Answer 3

I enjoy reading the Chicken Soup books, and I also enjoyed The Wisdom Of Our Fathers, by Tim Russert.

It may seem odd that as an atheist I enjoy reading spiritual books. It may even seem odd that I have read the Bible. I don't read these books as messages from God, or religious stories. Rather, I see them as stories that are inspiring, and that can teach morals and values.

And yes, I even listen to Christmas Carols. I grew up with them. My favorite? Ave Maria.

Oh, how could I forget The Da Vinci Code? And my son was required to read Briar Rose in 7th grade. An amazing, heartbreaking book about the Holocaust.

Answer 4

Honestly, and this will sound a tad silly, but it was a novel called "A Time To Dance" by Karen Kingsbury. I chose it because it was next to Stephen King (who I also like) in the library, but she's a Christian author, so I thought I'd try it out.

It was amazing, and should be required reading for any married or soon-to-be married Christian. It's better than any pre-marital counseling and made me really think: Am I taking my husband and our relationship for granted? Am I viewing this from a selfish perspective? When the Holy Spirit speaks to my heart to stop before I say something hurtful, do I listen? Do I make time with him to do nothing else but cherish being with him?

I'm telling you, amazing. Fiction, but awesome. More life-changing than anything else I've read recently except the Bible itself.

Answer 5

I have been juggling a few books:
"Jesus Our Eucharistic Love" by Fr. Stefano Manelli FFI,

"Liturgical Time Bombs in Vatican ll" by Michael Davies,

And "Akita: Mother of God as DoRedemptrix Modern Miracles of the Holy Eucharist" by F.M.Fukushima

The reasons why I read these books is because the history of the Catholic Church has been suppressed (overlooked, forgotten)in favor of protestant modernist theology, All of these books are sound in doctrine and do not deviate from the eternal truth of the Church.

Answer 6

I recently read Wild at heart by john elderedge, The whole Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, The lord of the rings by Tolkien, Confessions of St. Augustine by St. AUgustine, and the Story of a soul by St. Therese the little flower. I know that's alot, but I like to read. Wild At Heart was a great book that spoke of why men are the way they are and how they are warriors at heart and should be protectors of women. Women in turn have the need for protection by men. The chronicles of Narnia were great, especially the last one, because it talks of heaven at the very end, but there are christian references throughout the entire series. The Lord of the Rings is amazing to me as well because I like the medieval language and learning about the way people lived. Sure, it's fantasy, but there is alot of things in those movies and books that can hold true to that time period. The language, food, and even references to the industrial revolution were all prevalent to that time period. St. Augustine had alot of things happen in his life that I had to overcome. Granted he was alot worse off, but I used to get stuck in the ways of society as well.And, the Story of a Soul I read, because St. Therese the little flower is my favorite saint. It really brought me into what life in a convent could be like.

Answer 7

The Pleiadian Workbook By Amorah Quan Yin

I chose this book because after devoting most of my life for searching the truth, painfully crashing through barriers of dogma, deception and indoctrination, I feel that the light of love and truth in this book can help us learn the truth of who we are and where we came from so we can move on to healthier emotional, physical, spiritual and mental states. And we can help heal the Earth.

I hope I am making sense. lol. for it is 11:35 pm and I am a morning person, and starting to feel "hazy". I better sign off for now.

Peace

Answer 8

The last two I read were:
Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur
The Cross Centered Life by C.J. Mahaney

Answer 9

I am currently reading the Mahabharata, one of the Scriptures of Hinduism. I am learning about what it means to be honest and honorable and about how greed and lust for power lead to a person's destruction. I chose the book because I saw a dramatization of it and was very impressed. Also, I have an interest in the culture and religion of India.

Answer 10

Well I have read two recently that have improved my spirituality immensely. They were Critique Of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant and The Secret by numerous authors and philosophers.

Answer 11

Can we be good without God by Paul Chamberlain. It was part of Bible College teachings and it had a great discussion between an atheist, secular humanist, moral relativist, evolutionist, and a Christian about the foundations for morality and a great proof for Gods existence!