This book list was created for those who desire additional reading after completing their assignments. Council requirements for books and articles to be included are: “The books and/or author must not conflict with Carmelite Spirituality or Catholic Church teaching. Approval is to be left to the discretion of the Council.”
The books included are at a variety of levels from basic to difficult. Members should be well versed in the works of St. Teresa of Avila before venturing into the advanced books or the more difficult books, such as St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.
Books
Beatitudes and Evangelical Counsels
The Eight Doors of the Kingdom – Jacque Philippe
Carmelite Spirituality
Carmelite Tradition – Stephen Payne
Fire Within – Thomas Dubay, SM
In Context, Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and Their World – Mark O’Keefe
Introduction to the Devout Life – St. Francis de Sales
Listen to the Silence, A Retreat with Pere Jacques – Francis Murphy
Power of Silence – Robert Cardinal Sarah
Roses Among Thorns – St. Francis de Sales
Time for God – Jacques Philippe
Books for Advanced Reading
Abandonment to Divine Providence – Jean Pierre de Caussade
I Want to See God, Volume I – P. Marie-Eugene, OCD
I am a Daughter of the Church, Volume II – P. Marie-Eugene, OCD
Liturgy of the Hours
A Companion to the Liturgy of the Hours Morning and Evening Prayer – Shirley Darcus Sullivan
The Everyday Catholic’s Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours – Daria Sockey
A Layman’s Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours – Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV
The School of Prayer, An Introduction to the Divine Office for All Christians – John Brook
The Word is Very Near You – Fr. Wilfred Stinissen, OCD
Poetry
The Selected Poetry of Jessica Powers
Prayer
The Cloud of Unknowing: A New Translation – Carmen Acevedo Butcher
Drink of the Stream: Prayers of the Carmelites – Penny Hickey
Finding God Through Meditation – St. Peter Alcantara
Saints
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
A Lenten Journey with Jesus Christ, Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity – Sr. Vilma Seelaus, OCD
St. John of the Cross
The Ascent to Joy – Marc Foley, OCD
Faith According to St. John of the Cross – St. Pope John Paul II
The Impact of God: Soundings from St. John of the Cross – Fr. Iian Matthew
Minor Works of St. John of the Cross
The Practice of Contemplation According To St. John of the Cross – James Kinn
St. Teresa of Avila
The Minor Works of St. Teresa of Avila
Teresa of Avila – Marcelle Auclair
The Way of Transformation: Saint Teresa of Avila on the Foundation and Fruit of Prayer – Mark O’Keefe
St. Therese of Lisieux
Abandonment to God: The Way of Peace of St. Therese of Lisieux – Fr. Joel Guibert
The Context of Holiness – Psychological and Spiritual Reflections on the Life of
St. Therese of Lisieux
– Mark Foley, OCD
John and Therese: Flames of Love. The Influence of St. John of the Cross in the Life and Writing of
St. Therese of Lisieux – Guy Gaucher
Living the Little Way of St. Therese – Marc Foley, OCD
The Love that Keeps Us Sane, Living the Way of St. Therese of Lisieux – Marc Foley, OCD
Spiritual Childhood: The Spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux – Vernon Johnson
The Way of Trust and Love – Jacque Philippe
With Empty Hands: The Message of St. Therese of Lisieux – Conrad De Meester, OCD
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Science of the Cross – Edith Stein
St. Teresa of the Andes
God is All Joy: The Life of St. Teresa of the Andes – Jennifer Moncroft
St. Teresa Margaret
God is Love St. Theresa Margaret: Her Life – Margaret Rowe
Saint Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi
Maria Maddalena de’ Pazzi: Selected Revelations
Venerable Anne of Jesus
Life of Venerable Anne of Jesus – A Sister of the Carmel of Notre Dame de Namur
Theology
Theology for Beginners – Frank Sheed
Other
The Day is Now Far Spent – Robert Cardinal Sarah
Links to Recommended Documents, Links, and Videos
Carmelite Quotes
The Dark Night of the Soul: Yesterday and Today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccFEsTcaJqg
Society of the Little Flower
https://www.littleflower.org/prayers-sharing/daily-reflections/