OK, Theresa- we'll give you that you are a vintage/Marian reader, but you are definitely an adventurous writer! You are a master story teller. "Tortured Souls" is still one of our very favorite books!
A really fantastic breakdown and full of book style ideas to find that one that fits just right. I definitely jive most with the minimalist ones! Mostly because I am so on the go it's hard to get even 4 pages in a sit down reading time with my little guys. Thanks for putting this video together Jennifer!
What a great review of different styles. This was fun. I think I'm a combo of minimalist/modern. Years ago I'd get our daily bread devotional from 1 of our guests at work & my daughter & I did the bible in a year. My dad was Russian orthodox & today is Slaviq/the Russian orthodox Christmas; it is also the 6year anniversary of his passing. The local RO church goes to different homes w/ the star praying & singing for 3days. The host will give them a light snack/beverage or do what my parents did & have a big feast & give out gifts & invite anyone who wants to come. Thank you so very much for keeping us company !
I can’t choose. My favorite devotion is Devine Intimacy (traditionalist) however I am halfway through the Litany of Trust as part of my January 2024 reset! It is so good, exactly what I needed for the period between Epiphany and Lent. I am intrigued by the 30 days with the Irish Mystics. So you tell me!
I read St. Augustine's Confessions and he sounded like someone now a days. Almost read it with a surfer voice😅. Like the minimalist choices. Can't read 1800s books for the same reason ,flowery language. Occasionally I can stick with one to get the gist of it
I'm definitely a minimalist, too. Nor am I a lover of poetry . . . or rather, I like poetry, but only good poetry, in the same way I like cheese, but not Cheez-Whiz.
That is a good way to say it, Margaret. There is poetry, and then there is poetry. Cheez-Whiz is not cheese. I wonder if any of our modern Catholic writers ever write poetry? "A Poem by Fr. Mike Schmitz"?
Thanks so much for this video. Not sure what style I am; I enjoy different kinds of books. I love idea of different novena for each month. Maybe I'll try that. I'll probably go with minimalist style & am going to order a couple of those books. I just finished Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz & did Bible in a Year last year. Isn't he wonderful?! I wish he'd start another one, maybe with different saints' books. Thanks for mentioning St. Faustina's Diary in a Year. I just started it. I read the Diary & wanted to read it again, so inspiring. I'm devoted to Divine Mercy & have been to the beautiful shrine in Stockbridge, MA a couple times, which is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been (chapel & landscape/views). Also from you, I learned about Dwight Longenecker & was able to get Mystery of the Magi from library. They don't have book about shepherds though. From another person's videos, I learned about "Winter Fire, Christmas with G.K. Chesterton," which I rec'd today. It's a beautiful book & looks interesting. Do you know about "Leaves," a bi-monthly little booklet from Mariannhill Fathers in Dearborn, Michigan? I've received it for years. It's free, only about 22 pps, comes bi-monthly. It has articles, prayers, poems, but best of all, people write in with prayer requests & thanksgivings. I just recently found your channel & have a lot of catching up to do. I so much admire a Catholic mom and daughter sharing & enjoying so much together.
Thanks for all this good information, Barbara! You have made us want to take a trip to the Shrine :). We are going to look into the other books you mentioned. We're so glad you found our channel! It is a joy for us to spend time making these videos together, and it is also a joy hearing from our viewers and getting to know them. God bless- Happy New Year!
Thankyou for sharing this Jennifer. Knowing my style will definitely help in choosing books I would say I'm a minimalist/ Mary reader. I like small books to carry in my bag and fits perfectly with a busy lifestyle. Knowing my style will also help me with my reading to try something new now and again xx
You are welcome, Wendy! I was surprised as I went through the year that I had strong preferences surface. If you like to read about Mary, "How They Love Mary" is such a wonderful book! I think you would enjoy it :)
This was interesting to think about Jennifer! I hadn’t really thought about this intentionally before. I can’t really pin it down-I’ll try most anything and if I deem it productive in some way, I go with it! I have done the St. Joseph 30 day novena a few times and really enjoyed it. The Sr. Maria Pia book has been on my wish list for awhile, so I was happy to hear you talk about it. I got some good ideas from you, as always.🥰
Awesome 😊 I am willing to do a few devotionals this year other than lent and advent. Thanks for the recommendations... I liked also the minimalist style one. But others caught my attention. I hope you have an amazon storefront one day😊.
Hi Jennifer, Happy New Year. I enjoyed your books of 2023 video. I'd like to get a copy of the Catholic Family Cookbook but I'm having a hard time finding a new one. Do you know where I can get one. Thank you!
Hello- if you would like one that is new, you can buy it at the Taste Program website: www.tasteprogram.com/product/recipes-for-life-a-catholic-family-cookbook/ We bought ours from eBay, and there is one for sale there now that looks to be in very good condition: www.ebay.com/itm/325026242282?epid=128482781&hash=item4bad12deea:g:kcQAAOSw7OBh-MkK&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABAHcGUuKA%2F1%2BVWDTVhNEkjzvEpILNzxXVsI1zhYyI2bne3ySq4DMGYMQe7B1X5YPDkmEoBgT7RU78rCp82Q4K%2BSvzfP%2FzeAWYYGDfxlWASGHwBzIPlj22lWeWDhTLu94f%2FjMy8xUSzNoXpJVDp51g0lMf1mNmVlzAI3VElFbSekhqKliIQhJKlCzthef7RAIiyU6qqLTGqsAGA98kSLfLdLkjn2tFX7aFHqcmssfyvdx%2BrZDhpTBRfK0LAqjFpBzUrAdLCO1sadlSrNefp5PAhAGAvGh6BHBpWAReWDwStgCM8TUXkxO6oDX0qH40bbv3QY23n%2Fi5%2FkkADxxBCsN3kfM%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-Cst4efYw. Hope that helps- happy cooking!
They are all wonderful. We are St. Polycarp fans here. These writers are a bit harder to find in the monthly devotional style that we were reading for this video, though.
What is your favorite Catholic reading style? Which book is you?
I like reading Saint Francis De Sales, Saint Louis De Montfort and Dom Lorenzo Scupoli. I must be a vintage catholic reader.
All wonderful authors! Great reading :)
❤your sweater😊
definitely a Catholic minimalist - I will be looking into the 3 you mentioned for the new year! thanks for breaking it down so well.
You're very welcome :) I enjoyed them so much- I hope you will, too :)
I am a vintage Catholic reader! I have that St Michael book. And I'm a Marian Catholic. I love your recommendations.
OK, Theresa- we'll give you that you are a vintage/Marian reader, but you are definitely an adventurous writer! You are a master story teller. "Tortured Souls" is still one of our very favorite books!
A really fantastic breakdown and full of book style ideas to find that one that fits just right. I definitely jive most with the minimalist ones! Mostly because I am so on the go it's hard to get even 4 pages in a sit down reading time with my little guys. Thanks for putting this video together Jennifer!
You are very welcome! Your work with your little guys is sacred and priceless. Enjoy them!
What a great review of different styles. This was fun. I think I'm a combo of minimalist/modern. Years ago I'd get our daily bread devotional from 1 of our guests at work & my daughter & I did the bible in a year.
My dad was Russian orthodox & today is Slaviq/the Russian orthodox Christmas; it is also the 6year anniversary of his passing. The local RO church goes to different homes w/ the star praying & singing for 3days. The host will give them a light snack/beverage or do what my parents did & have a big feast & give out gifts & invite anyone who wants to come.
Thank you so very much for keeping us company !
You always share such interesting things, Lena! What a beautiful tradition of traveling with the star. Have a blessed Epiphany!
Vintage rocks!
Great review. Thanks for your insight on various styles !
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)
I can’t choose. My favorite devotion is Devine Intimacy (traditionalist) however I am halfway through the Litany of Trust as part of my January 2024 reset! It is so good, exactly what I needed for the period between Epiphany and Lent. I am intrigued by the 30 days with the Irish Mystics. So you tell me!
Sounds like you are a Renaissance Reader: you enjoy many styles! So glad to hear you are enjoying The Litany of Trust; it's a favorite here :)
I read St. Augustine's Confessions and he sounded like someone now a days. Almost read it with a surfer voice😅. Like the minimalist choices. Can't read 1800s books for the same reason ,flowery language. Occasionally I can stick with one to get the gist of it
That is too funny- now we will always think of surfers when we read The Confessions, lol
I'm definitely a minimalist, too. Nor am I a lover of poetry . . . or rather, I like poetry, but only good poetry, in the same way I like cheese, but not Cheez-Whiz.
That is a good way to say it, Margaret. There is poetry, and then there is poetry. Cheez-Whiz is not cheese. I wonder if any of our modern Catholic writers ever write poetry? "A Poem by Fr. Mike Schmitz"?
I think I am a vintage/ Marian catholic reader.
Do you have a favorite book about Mary, Bernadette? As a fellow Marian reader, I am always looking for new titles :)
Thanks so much for this video. Not sure what style I am; I enjoy different kinds of books. I love idea of different novena for each month. Maybe I'll try that. I'll probably go with minimalist style & am going to order a couple of those books. I just finished Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz & did Bible in a Year last year. Isn't he wonderful?! I wish he'd start another one, maybe with different saints' books.
Thanks for mentioning St. Faustina's Diary in a Year. I just started it. I read the Diary & wanted to read it again, so inspiring. I'm devoted to Divine Mercy & have been to the beautiful shrine in Stockbridge, MA a couple times, which is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been (chapel & landscape/views).
Also from you, I learned about Dwight Longenecker & was able to get Mystery of the Magi from library. They don't have book about shepherds though. From another person's videos, I learned about "Winter Fire, Christmas with G.K. Chesterton," which I rec'd today. It's a beautiful book & looks interesting.
Do you know about "Leaves," a bi-monthly little booklet from Mariannhill Fathers in Dearborn, Michigan? I've received it for years. It's free, only about 22 pps, comes bi-monthly. It has articles, prayers, poems, but best of all, people write in with prayer requests & thanksgivings.
I just recently found your channel & have a lot of catching up to do. I so much admire a Catholic mom and daughter sharing & enjoying so much together.
Thanks for all this good information, Barbara! You have made us want to take a trip to the Shrine :). We are going to look into the other books you mentioned. We're so glad you found our channel! It is a joy for us to spend time making these videos together, and it is also a joy hearing from our viewers and getting to know them. God bless- Happy New Year!
Thankyou for sharing this Jennifer. Knowing my style will definitely help in choosing books I would say I'm a minimalist/ Mary reader. I like small books to carry in my bag and fits perfectly with a busy lifestyle. Knowing my style will also help me with my reading to try something new now and again xx
You are welcome, Wendy! I was surprised as I went through the year that I had strong preferences surface. If you like to read about Mary, "How They Love Mary" is such a wonderful book! I think you would enjoy it :)
Thankyou Jennifer I have ordered it this morning looking forward to reading it xx
This was interesting to think about Jennifer! I hadn’t really thought about this intentionally before. I can’t really pin it down-I’ll try most anything and if I deem it productive in some way, I go with it! I have done the St. Joseph 30 day novena a few times and really enjoyed it. The Sr. Maria Pia book has been on my wish list for awhile, so I was happy to hear you talk about it. I got some good ideas from you, as always.🥰
The Litany of Trust book is so good! Let me know what you think if you read it, Annie. Happy New Year!
Awesome 😊 I am willing to do a few devotionals this year other than lent and advent. Thanks for the recommendations... I liked also the minimalist style one. But others caught my attention. I hope you have an amazon storefront one day😊.
Maybe some day! Let me know if you read any of them and what you think. Happy Epiphany!
Hi Jennifer, Happy New Year. I enjoyed your books of 2023 video. I'd like to get a copy of the Catholic Family Cookbook but I'm having a hard time finding a new one. Do you know where I can get one. Thank you!
Hello- if you would like one that is new, you can buy it at the Taste Program website: www.tasteprogram.com/product/recipes-for-life-a-catholic-family-cookbook/
We bought ours from eBay, and there is one for sale there now that looks to be in very good condition: www.ebay.com/itm/325026242282?epid=128482781&hash=item4bad12deea:g:kcQAAOSw7OBh-MkK&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABAHcGUuKA%2F1%2BVWDTVhNEkjzvEpILNzxXVsI1zhYyI2bne3ySq4DMGYMQe7B1X5YPDkmEoBgT7RU78rCp82Q4K%2BSvzfP%2FzeAWYYGDfxlWASGHwBzIPlj22lWeWDhTLu94f%2FjMy8xUSzNoXpJVDp51g0lMf1mNmVlzAI3VElFbSekhqKliIQhJKlCzthef7RAIiyU6qqLTGqsAGA98kSLfLdLkjn2tFX7aFHqcmssfyvdx%2BrZDhpTBRfK0LAqjFpBzUrAdLCO1sadlSrNefp5PAhAGAvGh6BHBpWAReWDwStgCM8TUXkxO6oDX0qH40bbv3QY23n%2Fi5%2FkkADxxBCsN3kfM%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-Cst4efYw. Hope that helps- happy cooking!
All those books too light for me. I love reading the Church Fathers, Early Church Fathers, Fathers of the Church, The Desert Fathers.
They are all wonderful. We are St. Polycarp fans here. These writers are a bit harder to find in the monthly devotional style that we were reading for this video, though.
Lately, I've been more of a minimalist. I don't seem to have much of an attention span lately.
Lol- that is a frequent problem here, too!
I'm more of a vintage reader.
There is a definite beauty in the older devotionals. How are you with the poetry they often have- yay or nay?
Yay!@@catholicmomanddaughter
I’m eclectic lol.
Perfect! That may be the best style of all