Books for Catholic Evangelists to Read in 2025

Here are some book recommendations for 2025, from St Paul Street Evangelization staff.

Are you praying?

Divine Intimacy, by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD

The Aquinas Prayer Book: The Prayers and Hymns of St. Thomas Aquinas

Are you seeking to grow in your spiritual life?

The Lord, by Romano Guardini

The Ignatian Adventure: Experiencing the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in Daily Life, by Kevin O’Brien

The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living, by Timothy Gallagher

Are you reading and understanding the Bible?

The Ignatius Study Bible, Old and New Testament

Are you one of mind and heart with the Christians of the early Church?

Early Christian Writings: The Apostolic Fathers, edited by Andrew Louth

Are you staying informed on the discussion of evangelization and discipleship in the Church today?

From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age, by University of Mary

The Religion of the Day, by University of Mary

Are you forming yourself as evangelists?

Evangelii Nuntiandi (December 8, 1975), by Pope Saint Paul VI

Ordinary Christians, Extraordinary Signs: Healing in Evangelization, by Steve Dawson and Mark Hornbacher

Catholic Evangelization: Stories of Conversion and Witness, edited by Steve Dawson

101 Ways to Evangelize: Ideas for Helping Fearless, Fearful, and Flummoxed Catholics Share the Good News of Jesus Christ, by Susan Windley Daoust

Witness: Learning to Tell the Stories that Illumine Our Lives, by Leonard J. DeLorenzo

Nudging Conversions: A Practical Guide to Bringing Those You Love Back to the Church, by Carrie Gress

The Activated Disciple, by Jeff Cavins

To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach: The Essential Guide to Ministry in Today’s Catholic Church, by Jared Dees

Are you going deeper in understanding the faith?

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, by Brant Pitre

What Is Redemption: How Christ’s Suffering Saves Us, by Philippe de la Trinité

Are you feeding your soul?

A Severe Mercy, by Shelden Vanauken

Works of Mercy, by Sally Thomas

Are you enthusiastic about the fullness of the faith?

Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic, by David B. Curie

Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism, by Scott and Kimberly Hahn

Happy reading!!! And happy new year!!

(For more recommendations, see our somewhat-outdated Books for Catholic Evangelists page. We’ll update it when we can.)