Trusting God with St. Therese by Connie Rossini proved to be a very enjoyable Lenten read. Rossini balanced the biography, with the devotional and self-help aspects very well. I am enjoyed Rossini's approach as she highlights how St Therese's "Little Way" is grounded in complete trust in God's love and how we can better strive for that kind of trust in our lives. The reflections and exercises at the end of the chapters were insightful and helpful.
Belonging and Becoming by Mark and Lisa Scandrette was a bit of a risk for me as I tend to dislike most parenting books but this one lived up to its stated intent and its fans. The book doesn't focus so much on behavior modification but rather how parents can create a culture within the home that reinforces the virtues they value and desire their kids live by. While not Catholic it is centered in the gospel and the idea that God is present and acting with us to bring about a thriving family culture. While they share about their failures and successes as parents the book is full of practical exercises to allow each couple (and family if kids are old enough to participate) to determine what their family culture should look and feel like. A useful book now as my kids move beyond the basic keep them feed and clothed; and in the future as they ideally join in the discussion how we as a family want to exist in the world.
Please head over to Carolyn's for more Open Book.
Thanks for linking up! I have Connie Rossini's book on my Kindle but somehow haven't gotten to it you. Belonging and Becoming sounds interesting. I'm going to take a look at that.
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