Sodality Book Club

spiritual-reading

 The next book club meeting is scheduled for

  • Sunday, May 5th after 10:30 a.m. Mass
  • The book to be discussed is:  Hail Holy Queen  or The Glories of Mary by St. Alphonsus Di Ligouri

NOTE: This book is available in the Sisters’ bookstore.

Please see below for correspondence, upcoming meetings and information on books to be discussed. (Click on subtopic(s) to expand content).

Book Club Future Meetings:

  • Sunday, June 9th after 10:30 a.m. Mass  Book: Star of Jacob : the Story of the Venerable Francis Libermann by Helen Walker Homan (Archive. org/Possibly on our website).
  • Summer Reading: The Soul of Elizabeth Seton: A Spiritual Portrait by Joseph I. Dirvin, C.M. (Buy a used copy /Possibly on our website)

Correspondence From The Sisters:

(Note: Previous correspondence can be found at this link).

Communication from Sr. Mary Teresa & Sr. Marie Gabrielle May 2024)

Dear Ladies,

Our next book club meeting will be this Sunday, May 5th after the second Mass.  We will be discussing the Glories of Mary by St. Alphonsus de Liguori.   At our discussion we hope you will share with us any inspiring explanations, stories or prayers that you discovered in this book.  We look forward to seeing you this Sunday.  God bless you.

In the Sacred Heart,

Sr. Marie Gabrielle and Sr. Mary Teresa

Glories of Mary- notes 1

 

Sites Where Books May Be Obtained:

Note: While we are not necessarily endorsing these sites, many of them offer new, used and/or ebook versions of the selected book(s).  NOTE:  The New York Public Library offers membership to all NYS residents.

Book 69 (June 2024): The Star of Jacob by Helen Walker Homan.
  • Copies of this book may be available in the convent bookstore
  • This book can be purchased on Amazon at this link
  • A digital copy is available for viewing at Internet Archive.
Book 68 (May 2024): Hail Holy Queen or The Glories of Mary by St. Alphonsus Di Ligouri.
  • This book is available for purchase at the Sisters’ Bookstore.
  • Used and digital copies can be found via internet search.
Book 67 (April 2024): The Scarlet and the Black by Rev. Charles M. Carty.
  • This book is available for purchase at the Sisters’ Bookstore.
  • Used copies can be found via internet search.
Book 66 (February 2024): The Two Stigmatists: Padre Pio and Teresa Neumann by Rev. Charles M. Carty.
  • This book is available for purchase at the Sisters’ Bookstore.
  • Used copies can be found via internet search.
Book 65 (January/February 2024): he Man Who Was Really Santa Claus by Rev. Daniel A. Lord, S.J. and Spiritual Steps to Christmas by Very Rev. Msgr. Aloysius A. Coogan, M.A.
  • Spiritual Steps to Christmas is available in digital format at this link: InternetArchive;  The Man Who Was Really Santa Claus can be found in the Sisters’ bookstore.
Book 64 (December 2023): To Raise the Fallen,-a selection of war letters, prayers and spiritual writings from Fr. Willie Doyle, S.J., compiled by Patrick Kenny
    • Note: This book is available in the Sisters’ Bookstore and used copies can be found at numerous sites
    • This book (and ebook version) can be purchased at Ignatius Press
    • This book can be purchased on Amazon at this link
Book 63 (November 2023): Wisdom's Fool-A Biography of St. Louis de Montfort by Eddie Doherty
    • Note: This book is available in the Sisters’ Bookstore and used copies can be found at numerous sites
    • This book can be purchased on Amazon at this link
Book 62 (October 2023): At the End of the Santa Fe Trail by Sr. Blandina Segale
    • Note: This book is available in the Sisters’ Bookstore and at numerous sites
    • Amazon has a broad selection of physical and ebook versions.
Book 61 (September 2023): Personal Recollections of St. Joan of Arc by Mark Twain
    • Note: This book is available in the Sisters’ Bookstore and at numerous sites
    • Digital copies of this book are available for viewing and downloading at many sites, including Project Gutenberg at these links:  Vol 1 and Vol 2
    • Amazon has a broad selection of physical and ebook versions.
Book 60 (May 2023): True Devotion to Mary by - St. Louis de Montfort
Book 59 (March 2023): The Easter Book by - Fr. Francis X. Weiser
Book 58 (February 2023): The Life of St. Gemma Galgani by - Ven. Fr. Germanus, C.P.
Book 57 (December 2022): Matt Talbot by Eddie Doherty
Book 56 (November 2022): The Life of St. Francis of Assisi by St. Bonaventure
Book 55 (October 2022): Pope St. Pius X by M.A. Forbes
Book 54 (September 2022): The Spiritual Life of Cardinal Merry Del Val by Rev. Jerome Dal-Gal
Book 53 (June 2022): Blessed Maximilian Kolbe: Knight of the Immaculata by Fr. Jeremiah J. Smith, O.F.M. CONV.
Book 52 (May 2022): Mr. Blue by Myles Connolly
Book 51 (April 2022): I Want Holy God: The Life-Story of Little Nellie of Holy God. (Notre Dame Series)
    • Note: This book is available in the Sisters’ Bookstore.
Book 50 (March 2022): St. Patrick (Notre Dame Series)
Book 49 (February 2022): Victim to the Seal of Confession by Reverend Joseph Spillman, S.J.
Book 48 (December 2021): The Christmas Book by Francis X. Weiser, S.J.
  • Note: This book is available in the Sisters’ Bookstore.
Book 47 (November 2021): A Song for Nagasaki by Paul Glynn, S.M.
  • Note: This book is available in the Sisters’ Bookstore.
Book 46 (October 2021): Light on the Mountain by John S. Kennedy
  • Note: This book is available in the Sisters’ Bookstore.
Book 45 (September 2021): St. Fernando III by James Fitzhenry
  • Note: This book is available in the Sisters’ Bookstore.
Book 44 (June 2021): The Ultimate Life by Jim Stovall.

This book is available at most online retailers. A free ebook version can be borrowed a Internet Archive via the link below:

Book 43 (May 2021): God's Golden Gifts by Flora Lucy Freeman.

This book is available at the Sisters’ Bookstore or by special order.

Also available at:

Book 42 (March 2021): The Knight of the Holy Ghost by Dale Ahlquist.

This book is available at the Sisters’ Bookstore or by special order.

Some used copies may be available at Amazon and other book sellers.

Book 41 (February 2021): The Life of Fr. de Smet, S.J. by Fr. E. Laveille
Book 40 (December 2020): The Bump on Brannigan's Head by Myles Connelly.

This book is available at the Sisters’ Bookstore or by special order.

Some used copies are available at Amazon and other book sellers.

Book 39 (November 2020): Our Lady's Knight by Fr. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.

This book is out of print, but can be read online at this link.

Some used copies are available at Amazon.

Book 38 (October 2020): The Fourteen Holy Helpers by Fr. Bonaventure Hammer, O.F.M.
Book 37 (Summer 2020): Catholic Pioneers of America by John O'Kane Murray, M.A.,M.D.
Book 36 (June 2020): The Last Crusade by Warren Carroll
Book 35 (May 2020): Saints Who Saw Mary by Rafael Brown
Book 34 (March 2020): St. Joseph's Help by the Very Rev. J.A. Keller, D.D.
Book 33 (February 2020): Dawn of All by Robert Hugh Benson
Book 32 (December 2019): Stories of Padre Pio by- Madame Katharina Tangari
Book 31 (October/November 2019): Roses, Fountains, and Gold: The Virgin Mary in History, Art, and Apparition by John Martin.
Book 30 (September 2019): The Tremaynes and the Masterful Monk by Owen Francis Dudley

Note: This book is published by St. Bonaventure Publications and may not be generally available in most libraries or online sites. Orders can be placed at: St. Bonaventure Publications (For additional books by this author and current sale information, please see this link).

Book 29 (May 2019): The Man Who Got Even With God by M. Raymond, O.C.S.O.
Book 28 (May 2019): Borrowed Angel by Marguerite Hamilton

A link for the digital version of this book has been made available at the Sodality Digital Content page: http://conventfriends.org/digital-editions/

Book 27 (April 2019): Passion of St. Therese by Guy Gaucher
Book 26 (March 2019): Blessed Miguel Pro by Ann Ball

A digital version of this book is available in various formats (PDF, ePub, etc.) at: Internet Archive.

Book 25 (February 2019): Red Shoes for Nancy by Marguerite Hamilton

Note: This book may not be generally available in most libraries or online sites. It has been posted on our Sodality Digital Content page:  http://conventfriends.org/digital-editions/

A digital version is also available in different formats (PDF, ePub, etc.) at: Internet Archive.

Book 24 (December 2018): The Life and Missionary Activity of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini by Segundo Galileo

Note: This book can be purchased from the St. Cabrini Shrine in New York City at the following address/contact information:

Phone: 773-360-5733

St. Frances X. Cabrini Shrine
New York, NY
Contact: Ms. Miriam King
Email: mking@cabrinishrinenyc.org
Phone: 212-923-3536

Book 23 (November 2018): The Pageant of Life by Owen Francis Dudley

Note: This book is published by St. Bonaventure Publications and may not be generally available in most libraries or online sites. Orders can be placed at: St. Bonaventure Publications

Book 22 (October 2018): God Goes to Murderer's Row by Rev. M. Raymond, O.C.S.O.

Note: This book may not be generally available in most libraries or online sites.

A digital version is also available in different formats (PDF, ePub, etc.) at: Internet Archive.   An audio version is also available on LibreVox  at this link: https://librivox.org/god-goes-to-murderers-row-by-rev-m-raymond/.

Book 21 (September 2018): The Masterful Monk by Owen Francis Dudley

Note: This book is published by St. Bonaventure Publications and may not be generally available in most libraries or online sites. Orders can be placed at: St. Bonaventure Publications

A digital version is also available in different formats (PDF, ePub, etc.) at: Internet Archive

Book 20 (April 2018): The Shadow on the Earth by Owen Francis Dudley

Note: This book is published by St. Bonaventure Publications and may not be generally available in most libraries or online sites. Orders can be placed at: St. Bonaventure Publications

A digital version is also available in different formats (PDF, ePub, etc.) at: Internet Archive

Book 19 (March 2018): The Carrying of the Cross: Thoughts For Women on the Passion of Christ by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy, O.P.

Note: This book may not be generally available in most libraries or online sites. A digital (PDF) version has been made available at: http://conventfriends.org/digital-editions/

Book 18 (February 2018): A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Note: This book is available in most libraries as well as many online sites. A digital (PDF) version is also available at: http://conventfriends.org/digital-editions/

Book 17 (Two books) (September 2017): The Mouse That Roared by Leonard Wibberley and Read Me or Rue It by Fr. Paul O'Sullivan
Note: The book Read Me or Rue It (plus How To Avoid Purgatory) is available in the Sisters’ book store as well as many online sites. A digital (PDF) version is also available at: http://conventfriends.org/digital-editions/

Book 16 (December 2017): Catholics Courageous by Alfred Allan

Note: This book is out of print and has very limited availability at this time.

Book 15 (September 2017): Fabiola by Cardinal Wiseman
Book 14 (June 2017): The Cure of Ars by Father Bartholomew O'Brien
Book 13 (May 2017): St. Rita of Cascia: Saint of the Impossible by Joseph A. Sicardo

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Book 12 (April 2017): The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross by Fr. Rengers
Book 11 (March 2017): St Philomena the Wonder-Worker by Fr. Paul O?Sullivan, O.P.
Book 10 (February 2017): Saint John Bosco: The Friend of Youth by F. A. Forbes
Book 9 (December 2016): Padre Pio and the Holy Souls by Fr. Alessio Parente, O.F.M.
Book 8 (November 2016): All About Angels by Fr. Paul O'Sullivan, O.P.
Book 7 (October 2016): Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux (The Story of a Soul)

Note: For those who have not yet purchased the book, the preferred translation is that of Fr. Thomas Taylor.

        • Click here for downloadable (free) PDF version of this book and other writings on St. Therese.
        • Amazon (use smile.amazon.com to provide donation to St. Joseph’s Novitiate) *Note: free version also available
        • Barnes & Noble
        • Walmart (free store pickup)
        • eBay
Book 6 (September 2016): Dan England and the Noonday Devil by Myles Connolly

Note: Given the pricing/limited availability of this book, a search on bookfinder.com is recommended. Click here for search results.

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Book 5 (June 2016): A Rich Young Man-St. Anthony of Padua by John E. Beahn

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Book 4 (May 2016): Our Lady of Fatima by William Thomas Walsh
Book 3 (April 2016): The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall
Book 2 (March 2016): Saints and Sinners of Calvary by Fr. Rengers
Book 1 (February 2016): The Life of Blessed Margaret of Costello

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