In addition to the Catholic men's group resources that can be ordered directly from the NFCM on our Resource web page, we are pleased to offer the following books on topics of interest to Catholic men. These books, from online bookstores, can be used in men's groups or for individual study. Click on each title to learn more about the resource. The books with a "(G)" in front of the title are specifically designed for use with men's groups. They all have sets of questions associated with each topic/chapter. These questions have been developed to help facilitate discussions by small groups.
Catholic Masculinity
The Quest for the Male Soul: In Search of Something More
by Martin W. Pable, OFM Cap
Defining spirituality as whatever helps us make sense of our lives and gives them meaning, Fr. Martin Pable offers men advice on how to grow in their relationship with God. Pable uses six Hebrew words to describe six stages of a man's spiritual development.
A Life-Giving Vision: How to Be a Christian in Today's World
by John Joseph Powell, Michael H. Cheney (Contributor)
The most persistent and restless desire of my life is to be fully human and fully alilve. On the other side of the coin, my deepest and most haunting fear is the possibility of wasting the glorious opportunity of life. My personal prayers vary according to the experience and needs of each day, but one prayer is never omitted: "O God, my Father, don't let me die without having really lived and loved!" This is myhope and prayer for you too. My desire to see you live fully is the reason for this book. I have found something good, energizing, and life-giving, and I want to share it with you.
Addiction and Grace
by Gerald G. May
Here is Gerald May's brilliant and now classic exploration of the psychology and physiology of addiction. It offers an inspiring and hope-filled vision for those who desire to explore the mystery of who and what they really are. May examines the "processes of attachment" that leads to addiction and describes the relationship between addiction and spiritual awareness. He also details the various addictions from which we can suffer, not only to substances like alcohol and drugs, but to work, sex, performance, responsibility, and intimacy...
God Help Me! These People Are Driving Me Nuts
by Gregory Popcak
How can we get through a day filled with difficult people? How can we begin to answer the call to love others as God loves us? GOD HELP ME! THESE PEOPLE ARE DRIVING ME NUTS is a practical, humorous, and informative book that integrates cutting-edge psychology, case studies, and healing principles. Building on years of personal and professional experience, Popcak gives realistic strategies to help us assess, cultivate, and benefit from mature, peaceful.
Hearing Christ's Call: A Resource for the Formation and Spirituality of Catholic Men
by US Conference of Catholic Bishops
Celebrates the richness and diversity of Catholic men in their roles as husbands, fathers, workers, and disciples of Christ. Based on the proceedings of a national symposium for ministry with Catholic men, Hearing Christ's Call offers suggestions for developing men's ministry programs on the diocesan and parish levels. Includes biblical passages for male spirituality and related resources.
Married White Male in Search Of...: An Offbeat Look at Family Life, Faith Life, and Mid-Life
by Mark Collins
An Offbeat Look at Family Life, Faith Life, and Mid-Life
The Many Faces of Virtue
by Donald DeMarco, Beth Hart (Illustrator), Leon Suprenant (Editor)
The Many Faces of Virtue, a collection of short essays on the virtues, shows that moral excellence is not a thing of the past-it is alive, radical, modern, and essential. Drawing upon a rich store of anecdotes, Canadian philosopher and biothicist Donald DeMarco describes each virtue in a charmingly simple, down-to-earth manner.
What Does God Want?: A Practical Guide to Making Decisions
by Michael Scanlan, James D. Manney
What Does GOD Want? A Practical Guide to Making Decisions is designed to help you make these decisions. It offers a five-part process for decisions-making that can help you choose the right course of action in matters large and small. Developed by Father Michael Scanlan during more than thirty years of spiritual direction, counseling and teaching, this approach to decision-making is grounded in Catholic tradition and tested by thousands in the real-life challenges of life direction, love, work, study, service, and relationships.
Marriage & Family
Building a happy marriage
by Michael P. Penetar
OUT OF PRINT - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Fathering: Strengthening Connection With Your Children No Matter Where You Are
by Will Glennon
Encouraging fathers in their attempts to build relationships with their children, a collection of stories shares important lessons, offers practical and creative ideas, and focuses on overcoming obstacles such as travel, divorce, and long work hours.
For Better... Forever!: A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage
by Gregory K. Popcak
Drawing from his years of clinical practice, as well as his own practical experiences as a husband and father, Gregory Popcak explores the characteristics that create strong relationships and help couples determine both their strengths and their weaknesses. He offers down-to-earth ideas and suggestions for keeping marriages alive and vital long after the wedding ceremony...
Parenting With Grace: Catholic Parent's Guide to Raising Almost Perfect Kids
by Gregory K. Popcak, Lisa Popcak, Val J. Peter (Preface)
Family therapist and parent Gregory Popcak, and Lisa, his wife, reveal the guidance God offers every Catholic parent in Parenting with Grace: Catholic Parent's Guide to Raising Almost Perfect Kids, a truly Catholic approach to parenthood.
Speaking to the Heart: A Father's Guide to Growth in Virtue
by Stephen Gabriel
Written by a dad for dads, Speaking to the Heart looks at the twenty critical character traits that are necessary for all fathers and husbands. Based on the classic virtues of the Catholic tradition, these traits include faith, justice, fortitude, humility, and generosity. With insight, humor, and deep faith, Stephen Gabriel focuses on the greatest gifts a dad can give his family.
The Exceptional Seven Percent: The Nine Secrets of the World's Happiest Couples
by Gregory K. Popcak
If less-than-exceptional marriages are formed by men from Mars and women from Venus, what planet do exceptional couples come from? What do exceptional couples know or do that others don't? And can what they know be taught? Most marriage research and writing has focused on analyzing bad marriages and finding ways to help couples in trouble. This book, on the other hand, looks at the happiest, most successful couples and exposes their secrets so that others can learn and benefit.
Two Voices: A Father and Son Discuss Family and Faith
by Jim Doyle, Brian Doyle (Contributor)
Two Voices is a delightful, shared work by a father and son. Jim and Brian Doyle are genuinely gifted storytellers. Their personal reflections give wonderful witness to family life, lived through the eyes of faith. I think this book will be a welcomed addition to any Catholic family library.
Spiritual Life
(G) Action 2000: Year C
by Mark Link, SJ
The 3rd book of the Vision 2000 Daily Meditation Program which is based on the common readings.
(G) Jesus: A Contemporary Walk With Jesus: (Part of the Vision 2000 series)
by Mark Link, SJ
Part of the Vision 2000 Daily Meditation Program which is based on the common Lectionary reading.
(G) Mission 2000
by Mark Link, SJ
Mission 2000, the second book of the Vision 2000 Program is based on the common Lectionary reading. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God's Covenant Love in Scripture
by Scott Hahn
A convert to Catholicism, Scott Hahn brings salvation history to life for the lay Catholic. By focusing on our status as part of the family of God, he shows how the broken human family is made whole in Christ. This book helps readers understand the deep personal love God bears for his people and the plan that he has to bring them into an intimate family relationship.
Father, Forgive Me for I Am Frustrated: Growing in Your Faith Even When It Isn't Easy Being Catholic
by Mitch Pacwa
Addressing the problems that plague many Catholic parishes across america, Father Pacwa reveals how many Catholics are rediscovering the riches of their faith - despite the spiritual challenges they faith.
Life in Christ: The Spiritual Message of the Letter to the Romans
by Raniero Cantalamessa
Life in Christ presents a discussion of re-evangelization and spiritual renewal based on St. Paul\'s Letter to the Romans. It is neither an exegetical commentary nor a theological treatise, but an attempt to go straight to the heart of what animated the Apostle when he wrote the letter: to build up the faith of the readers and reveal to them the immense treasures of Christ\'s redemption. Dealing with the basics of the Christian faith, the Letter to the Romans, besides being an ideal charter for the "new evangelization," is the best basis for that "common witness" among Christians of different denominations that is becoming more and more central to the ecumenical dialogue.
The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
by Scott Hahn
"I am grateful to Scott Hahn for finding and bringing back to us this vision of the early Fathers of the Church. The only thing that we ever do in this world that is real participation in the life we hope to live forever is to worship with Christ at the Liturgy. However humble the appointments of the church buildings, however limited the spiritual insight of the participants when we are at the Liturgy of the Mass—Christ is there and mysteriously we are for that moment standing at the Eternal Supper of the Lamb. Read carefully this book, and you will learn how and why."
—From the Foreword by Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel
by Raniero Cantalamessa, Frances Lonergan Villa (Translator)
The question now is what place the Eucharist has in the history of salvation. Where should we place it...? And the answer is that it has no particular place—it is the whole thing. The Eucharist is coextensive with the history of salvation... Just as on a clear morning the whole sky is reflected in a dewdrop on a bush, so the Eucharist reflects the whole of the history of salvation.The question now is what place the Eucharist has in the history of salvation. Where should we place it...? And the answer is that it has no particular place—it is the whole thing. The Eucharist is coextensive with the history of salvation... Just as on a clear morning the whole sky is reflected in a dewdrop on a bush, so the Eucharist reflects the whole of the history of salvation.