These suggestions for spiritual reading will help your spiritual life be anything but ordinary! As you settle into a fall routine, include habits of spiritual growth such as regular spiritual reading. The following list is an eclectic mix of spiritual reads with a little something for everyone!
“Hinds Feet for High Places” by Hannah Hurnard
This Christian allegory follows the journey of “Much Afraid” in her efforts to follow the Good Shepherd. Throughout the work, the protagonist grows in spiritual maturity and falters, reaching new heights of jubilation and doubt. The deeply relatable experience of trusting in the Lord’s promises but being plagued by the doubts and fears of the world is deeply insightful and impactful. This work touches on some very fundamental dimensions of our relationship with God through the deep exploration of the classic Good Shepherd parable.
“Abandonment to Divine Providence” by Jean Pierre de Caussade
This book is a classic for a reason. Abandonment to Divine Providence was written in the 18th century yet still offers wisdom to the Christian of today. Cooperation and surrender to the will of God are at the heart of Fr de Caussade’s thesis. The fruit of this abandonment is deeper joy and humility that is attainable in every state of life. The simplicity of the message is always relevant and is ripe for rediscovery!
“Mother Teresa: Come be my Light” compiled by Fr Brian Kolodiejchuk, M.C.
Mother Teresa’s spiritual life is on full display in this compelling and challenging compilation of her personal writings. Her struggle with spiritual darkness is woven throughout her writings, giving a rare and deeply human insight into what a life of faithfulness can truly look like. Many already know the externals of Mother Teresa’s holiness but this work gives rare insight into the rich and raw interior life of charity and love for God steadily burning behind the external acts of charity. Mother Teresa’s faithfulness and determination to follow the will of God, despite not feeling his presence, are deeply inspirational.
“Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist” by Brant Pitre
A strong devotion to the Eucharist is at the core of an abiding relationship with Jesus. Brant Pitre’s approachable work on the historical and theological basis for Jesus’ institution of the Eucharist is eye opening and impactful. The Jewish rituals that Jesus fulfills and elevates to a Sacrament are richly symbolic and full of revelatory meaning. Readers will find themselves looking at the Eucharist with newfound awe and reverence.
“The Way; Furrow; The Forge” by Josemaría Escrivá
St Josemaría Escrivá’s three classic works can be found combined into one wisdom-packed volume. His brief and to-the-point writing will leave readers with practical wisdom that can be applied to their daily life. Each one of the 3,000 entries are only a sentence or two, making it an attainable spiritual read even for someone who is pressed for time!
