Recommended Supplemental Reading
Below you will find a list of recommended Catholic books meant to supplement the Alpha sessions with richness of our Catholic faith.
- List compiled by Deacon Mike Bickerstaff
St. Peter Chanel, Roswell, GA
Episode 1
Is There More to Life Than This?
The God Who Loves You: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Peter Kreeft, Ignatius Press, 2004
The Rhythm of Life: Living Everyday with Passion & Purpose
Matthew Kelly, Beacon Publishing 2015, 3rd Edition
Amazing Grace for the Catholic Heart: 101 Stories of Faith, Hope, Inspiration & Humor
Jeff Cavins, Matthew Pinto and Patti Armstrong, Ascension Press 2004
Episode 2
Who is Jesus?
Jesus Shock
Peter Kreeft, St. Augustine’s Press, 2008
The Man Christ Jesus: How the Lord Looked, Acted, Prayed and Loved
(Cardinal) Giacomo Biffi, Sophia Institute Press, 2008
Episode 3
Why Did Jesus Die?
The Drama of Salvation: How God Rescues You from Your Sins and Delivers You to Eternal Life
Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers Press, 2015
Jesus Christ: Source of Our Salvation
Michael Pennock, Ave Maria Press, 2011
Episode 4
How Can I Have Faith?
Why We’re Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope and Love
Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Press, 2017
No Greater Love
Mother Teresa, New World Library, 2002 edition
Mere Christianity
C. S. Lewis, HarperOne, 2015
Episode 5
Why and How Do I Pray?
Prayer for Beginners
Dr. Peter Kreeft, Ignatius Press, 2000
The Art of Praying: The Principles and Methods of Christian Prayer
Romano Guardini, Sophia Institute Press, 1995
Episode 6
Why and How Should I
Read the Bible?
You Can Understand the Bible: A Practical and Illuminating Guide to Each Book in the Bible
Dr. Peter Kreeft, Ignatius Press, 2005
Walking With God: A Journey Through the Bible
Tim Gray and Jeff Cavins, Ascension, 2018
The Bible Compass: A Catholic’s Guide to Navigating the Scriptures
Edward Sri, Ascension, 2009
Episode 7
How Does God Guide Us?
The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living
Timothy M Gallagher O.M.V., The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2005
Authenticity: A Biblical Theology of Discernment
Thomas Dubay S.M., Ignatius, 1997
Episode 8
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Episode 9
What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
Episode 10
How Can I Be Filled with the Holy Spirit?
True Devotion to the Holy Spirit
Luis M. Martinez, Sophia Institute Press, 2008
Episode 11
How Can I Make the
Most of the Rest of My Life?
Living the Mass: How One Hour a Week Can Change Your Life
Dominic Grassi and Joe Paprocki, Loyola Press, 2011
Before I Go: Letters to Our Children About What Really Matters
Dr. Peter Kreeft, Sheed and Ward, 2007
Episode 12
How Can I Resist Evil?
Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer
Thomas Dubay S.M., Ignatius, 2006
Called to Holiness: What it Means to Encounter the Living God
Ralph Martin, Ignatius Press, 1999
Back to Virtue: Traditional Moral Wisdom for Modern Moral Confusion
Dr. Peter Kreeft, Ignatius Press, 1992
Episode 13
How and Why Should I Tell Others?
How to Share Your Faith With Anyone: A Practical Manual for Catholic Evangelization
Terry Barber, Ignatius Press, 2013
Evangelizing Catholics: A Mission Manual for the New Evangelization
Scott Hahn, Our Sunday Visitor, 2014
Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus
Sherry Weddell, Our Sunday Visitor, 2012
Episode 14
Does God Heal Today?
Miracles Do Happen: God Can Do the Impossible
Briege McKenna O.S.C., Servant; Thirteenth Printing edition (January 15, 2002)
Exploring the Miraculous
Michael O'Neill, Our Sunday Visitor, 2015
Episode 15
What About the Church?
Catechism of the Catholic Church: Paragraphs 748 – 975, Second Edition, 1997
United States Catholic Catechism for Adults,
USCCB, 9th Printing, 2012
Holy Bible
New American Bible, Revised Standard Version 2nd Catholic Edition, or other Catholic translation
