Books for Catholic Christmas Gifts
Christmas is upon us. We know we want to get a gift for someone, but not another toy for a child or yet another item that gets put away and forgotten for an adult. But what to do instead? Here are some Catholic book ideas for Christmas gifts to give you some inspiration. Be filled with faith, not more stuff.
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Catholic Book Gift Ideas for Kids
The Sparrow Who Fell to the Ground by Anthony DeStefano and Richard Cowdrey. Learn about the persistence of the sparrow and how he never gave up hope.
From Bread and Wine to Saints Divine by Anthony DeStefano and James Madsen. Learn about how simple bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus. (Click on the book image below for a full review of this book.)
My Name is Philomena by Fr. Peregrine Fletcher O.PRAEM. Learn about the faith and life of St. Philomena. (Click on the book image below for a full review of this book.)
The Road to Bethlehem by Brian Wildsmith. A spiritual journey through Advent for children and families, helping young hearts prepare for Christ’s birth.
Catholic Book Ideas for Families
Sacred Heart of Jesus: Devotion to Jesus’ Heart for Children by Patrick O’Hearn. Offer each forst Friday to Jesus with these prayers.
A Very Little Office of Compline: Night Prayer for Children by Bo Bonner and Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs. Help kids learn about and begin to pray the Liturgy of the Hours.
7 Deadly Dragons series by (pen name:) Rolland Paterlot. The Extraordinary Mission team created the series to explain the pitfalls of the seven deadly sins and how to guard and fight against each of them. (Click on the books’ images below for a full review of this series.)
How to Get Along with Almost Everybody by Dr. Ray Guarendi. Dr. Ray breaks down 24 different aspects of this topic. His explanations and examples are easy to apply to our own lives. (Click on the book image below for a full review of this book.)
Catholic Book Ideas for Parents
The World of Jesus’ Apparitions by Wincenty Laszewski is a beautiful book, a fascinating, richly illustrated journey through Christ’s appearances across history—from Scripture to modern times. Ideal for: Men who love Church history, theology, or mysticism
Drama-Free Discipline by Dr. Ray Guerendi helps parents with kids of all ages: from toddlers to teens.
Blessed Is the Day We “Got It Wrong”: A Guide to Marriage Renewal by Costanza Miriano. Learn not just how to survive in marriage, but to have it be amazing.
The Silent Witness of Nazareth: St. Joseph: Spouse of Mary, Powerful Intercessor, Guardian of the Church by Fr. Serafino Lanzett. Learn more about St. Joseph’s hidden life with Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Includes prayers as well.
Feast Faith Flourish Holistic Wellness in Light of Eternity by Elissa Voss, Kathryn Gearns, Katie Gearns, Samantha Worthing. A beautiful guide to living liturgically—blending wellness, recipes, and spiritual reflections for every season. Comen seeking to grow in faith through everyday life
Catholic Book Ideas About the Sacraments
The Eucharist: Heaven & Earth Unite by Robert Fox. Learn more about the transformative power of the Eucharist. It is Heaven on Earth.
Visions of the Divine: An Artistic Journey into the Mystery of the Eucharist by Stephen Auth. This amazing book takes you through the entire Mass using art pieces from around the world to help us understand what is happening in each pat of the Mass.
Catholic Book Ideas for Christmas About the Saints
God’s Influencer: Holy Advice from St. Carlo Acutis Learn about this wonderful saint from his parents. They include quotes directly from St. Carlos on many different topics. (Click on the book image below for a full review of this book.)
Named for Glory: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity’s Identity and Mission by Anthony Lilles, Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer, O.P., and Julie Enzler share about St. Elizabeth’s mission and her views on transforming our lives as we truly encounter God.
Newman for Our Time: Saint, Scholar, and Doctor of the Church by Laurence Spiteri celebrates this new Doctor of the Church and shares his journey from the Anglican faith to the Catholic Church. Learn more about how Newman’s views on and belief in the Catholic faith influenced him and the world.
The Stigmatists by Paul Kengor, PhD. focuses on seven stigmatists and details how the stigmata impacted their lives and the lives of others. (Click on the book image below for a full review of this book.)
Catholic Book Ideas to Help You Grow in Faith
A Pocket Guide to Rerum Novarum: Pope Leo XIII’s Landmark Encyclical and Its Application to Our Time by Veronica Burchard talks about how Pope Leo XIII’s 1891 encyclical still resonates and is applicable to our lives and world today.
Preparation for Total Consecration to the Holy Face of Jesus: How God Draws the Soul into the Purgative, Illuminative, and Unitive Ways by Fr. Lawrence Daniel Carney III leads us in this consecration as revealed to Sr. Marie de Saint-Pierre.
If You Want Peace in This Life: The Spiritual Letters of Venerable Bruno Lanteri by Fr. Timothy Gallagher shares Ven. Bruno’s advice for overcoming spiritual discouragement. Gain more confidence in your faith life by following the advice and guidance found in this great book.
Catholic Book Ideas on Prayer
Rosary books, a Rosary Reflection Journal, and Lectio Divina Journal all by Mary Saltzmann. Learn about praying the Rosary with greater focus and faith. Plus, two journals for writing down your thoughts and reflections from your Rosary or Bible reading.
The Power of the Rosary by Gabriel Castillo speaks to the power of the Rosary and how it is a powerful weapon. Grow more in love of and devotion to the Rosary.
Praying with Sacred Art: Pondering the Mystery of Redemption through Visio Divina by Derek Amiel Rotty uses beautiful art pieces to help us see and understand more the reality of Christ’s great love for us. It is beautiful.
The Miracle Book: A Simple Guide to Asking for the Impossible by Anthony DeStefano shares true stories of people praying for and receiving miracles in their lives.
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