Books on vocation

Desire, John Eldredge

In "Desire", formerly titled "The Journey of Desire", John Eldredge writes of the journey people must take to find the life they prize. And the guide that has been given to all is the desire set deep within, the desire often overlooked or mistaken for something else or even ignored.

"Contrary to what you may have heard in church, desire is the key to the Christian life," says John Eldredge. "When we lose desire, we lose passion for God-and everything else. This book will unlock your God-given passions and desires so that you can find the life God meant you to live.

In this groundbreaking book, Eldredge invites readers to acknowledge the significance of desire, abandon resignation, and embark on an adventure he calls "our heart's most important journey."

Made For More, Curtis Martin

From The Cover

In every young Catholic's heart there is a search for meaning. Yet many of our youth never get beyond the material distractions of the world. In fact, in a recent survey, teenagers were eight times more desirous of "being rich" and five times more desirous of "being famous" than pursuing a life of faith.

To be young and Catholic in the modern world is no easy task. Entertained and enticed beyond their ability to cope, millions of Catholic teens and college students are drifting through life-living without purpose or meaning. They are searching for their own path, but they are ill-equipped at such an impressionable age to discern the direction that leads to everlasting happiness.

In this book, renowned Catholic leader Curtis Martin presents the evidence that we have been "made for more" than just the intoxications of this world-sex, partying, and money. We have been made for greatness-and we will only reach such heights when we first come into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Made for More makes a compelling case that:

• We have been made for eternal happiness with God in heaven.
• The secret of happiness lies in following God's plan for our life.
• Jesus is the Son of God who preached the "good news" of salvation.
• Jesus founded a community of believers, the Church, and that being part of this family of God is how we find our direction and purpose-and the surest path to eternal life

Reclaiming Our Priestly Character,  Fr David L Torpis, S.T.D.

Reclaiming Our Priestly Character offers a review of the present crisis surrounding priestly identity through careful theological scholarship and a wise and practical spirituality, providing a clear path toward the renewal of the priestly character. An essential guide for every priest and seminarian.

You Have What It Takes - What Every Father Needs To Know, John Eldridge

Wild at Heart helped men to rediscover their masculine hearts--to be the men God designed them to be. Now this small book goes a step further, encouraging fathers to pass this insight on to their children. It is not by accident, contends John Eldredge, that little boys dream of being heroes and little girls dream of being rescued by a prince. It is woven into the very fiber of the sexes. Men struggle with this most pivotal role, and Eldredge's writing is the affirmation and encouragement each man needs.

Eldredge gives fathers a look inside both themselves and their sons and daughters, encouraging them to give their children permission to be who God designed them to be.

Pastores Dabo Vobis (Encyclical)

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_25031992_pastores-dabo-vobis_en.html  

Lives to Offer - Accompanting Youth on Their Vocational Quests, Dori Grinenko Baker & Joyce Ann Mercer

This book envisions youth ministry as a companioned walk with young people in search of vocation. In this model, parents, church members, and peers serve as companions with the youth as they search for ways to offer their lives in response to God's call.