Top 10 Best Easter Books for Adults
Lenten, Holy Week, and Easter Devotionals and Readings for Adults and Prayer Groups
Easter Triduum references an especially solemn liturgical time, beginning with Holy Thursday during Holy Week, where church bells are silenced until Easter Sunday itself. Typically, weddings are not celebrated during this solemn period and even organ music is silenced until Easter.
Looking to deepen your faith or understanding of Easter? Want to learn more about Easter? Then check out these top ten Easter books for adults that discuss Lent, Holy Week, and the Easter liturgical season.
Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul II
Author: Pope John Paul II
Publisher/Date: Liguori Publications/2005
Where to buy: Amazon
Price: $9.95
One of several books in a series, Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul II is comprised of daily devotionals for the Lenten Season and Holy Week. His Holy Father Pope John Paul II offers Easter and Holy Week reflections from his travels to world youth day, among others, each followed by a prayer and discourse on how scripture can be applied to daily life. A great addition to a personal Lenten journey or bible study. Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul is a wonderful addition to the many books and daily devotionals on Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.
Lent and Easter Wisdom from St. Ignatius of Loyola
Author: Jim Connor
Publisher/Date: Liguori Publications/2009
Where to buy: Amazon
Price: $8.76
One of several books in a series, Lent and Easter Wisdom from Saint Ignatius of Loyola is comprised of daily devotionals for the Lenten Season and Holy Week. St. Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus, offers Easter and Holy Week reflections followed by a prayer and discourse on how scripture can be applied to daily life. A great addition to a personal Lenten journey or bible study. Lent and Easter Wisdom from St. Ignatius of Loyola is a wonderful addition to the many religious books and daily devotionals on Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.
Lent and Easter Wisdom from Henri J. M. Nouwen
Author: Judy Bauer
Publisher/Date: Liguori Publications/2005
Where to Buy: Amazon
Price: $12
One of several books in a series, Lent and Easter Wisdom from spirituality writer Henri J. M. Nouwen is comprised of daily devotionals for the Lenten Season and Holy Week. Fr. Nouwen offers Easter and Holy Week reflections, each followed by a prayer and discourse on how scripture can be applied to daily life. A great addition to a personal Lenten journey or bible study. Lent and Easter Wisdom from Henri J. M. Nouwen is a wonderful, reassuring and positively human addition to the many books and daily devotionals on Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.
Lent and Easter Wisdom from Fulton J. Sheen: Daily Scripture and Prayers Together With Sheen's Own Words
Author: Redemptorist Pastoral Publication
Where to Buy: Catholic Pages
Publisher/Date: Liguori Publications/2003
Price: $9.95
There's nothing like a devotional from Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, especially as he reflects on Lent and Easter. Though he passed away many years ago, his popular appeal endures. This book includes 50 passages that are must reading. One of several books in a series, Lent and Easter Wisdom from spirituality writer Bishop Fulton J. Sheen is comprised of daily devotionals for the Lenten Season and Holy Week. Bishop Fulton J. Sheen offers Easter and Holy Week reflections, each followed by a prayer and discourse on how scripture can be applied to daily life. A great addition to a personal Lenten journey or bible study. Lent and Easter Wisdom from Bishop Fulton J. Sheen is a wonderful and reassuring addition to the many books and daily devotionals on Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.
Lent and Easter Wisdom from Lent and Easter Wisdom from G.K. Chesterton: Daily Scripture and Prayers Together with G.K. Chesterton's Own Words
Author: The Center for the Study of CS Lewis and Friends
Publisher/Date: Liguori Publications/2009
Where to Buy: Amazon
Price: $12
Most Christians agree on one thing: that G.K Chesterton is worthwhile reading by Christians and non-Christians alike. One of several books in a series, Lent and Easter Wisdom from spirituality writer G.K. Chesterton is comprised of daily devotionals for the Lenten Season and Holy Week. G.K. Chesterton offers Easter and Holy Week reflections, each followed by a prayer and discourse on how scripture can be applied to daily life. A great addition to a personal Lenten journey or bible study. Lent and Easter Wisdom from G.K. Chesterton is a wonderful and reassuring addition to the many books and daily devotionals on Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.
Lent and Easter Wisdom from Thomas Merton
Author: Compiled by Jonathan Montaldo
Publisher/Date: Liguori Publications/2007
Where to Buy: Amazon
Price: $12
If you're looking for inspiration, look no further than Thomas Merton, the legendary Trappist monk who turned away from the material world and embraced the life and spirituality of a contemplative. One of several books in a series, Lent and Easter Wisdom from spirituality writer Thomas Merton is comprised of daily devotionals for the Lenten Season and Holy Week. Thomas Merton offers Easter and Holy Week reflections, each followed by a prayer and discourse on how scripture can be applied to daily life. A great addition to a personal Lenten journey or bible study. Lent and Easter Wisdom from Thomas Merton is a wonderful and reassuring addition to the many books and daily devotionals on Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. Seven Story Mountain, it isn't. But, it's still an excellent compilation of Merton's reflections.
In the Company of Christ: Through Lent, Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter to Pentecost
Author: Sr. Benedicta Ward
Publisher/Date: Church Publishing/2005
Where to buy: Amazon
Price: $12
Come along as Sr. Benedicta Ward, noted church historian, guides us through the Lenten Season, Holy Week and Easter. A wonderful read for the spiritual enthusiasts among us. Sr. Benedicta Ward is a acclaimed English author and longtime reader at Oxford on the Early Church. She's written several books on Bede, among other writings that have earned her an international readership.
Churchly Joy: Orthodox Devotions for the Church Year
Author: Sergius Bulgakov (Translated by Boris Jakim)
Publisher/Date: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company/2008
Where to Buy: Amazon
Price: $12
A beautiful book, encompassing the spiritual traditions and orations of the Orthodox Church. A wonderful book for your Lenten and Easter journey. Bulgakov is one of the 20th century's leading Orthodox theologians and religious scholar. A real, must-read in the West.
The Week of Salvation: History and Traditions of Holy Week
Author: James Monti
Publisher/Date: Our Sunday Visitor/1993
Where by buy: Amazon
Price: $21.95
Are you interested in other religious traditions and faith communities? This book is a must-read for the ecumenical set. A delightful compendium of liturgical and devotionals of the Church, and religious practices of Catholic and Orthodox Churches, ethnic groups and ancient rites. An important survey book on Lent, Easter and Holy Week.
Christ in Easter: A Family Celebration of Holy Week
Authors: Billy Graham, Charles Colson and Max Lucado
Publisher/Date: NavPress Publishing Group/1990
Where to buy: Amazon
Price: $3.00 (new and used)
Some books never go out of style and Christ in Easter is no exception. This book contains wonderful and moving devotionals on Lent, Easter, Holy Week and Easter. Filled with scriptural passages. An important read for Christian families everywhere.
RESOURCES
History of Easter in History.com
www.history.com/topics/history-of-easter
Lent and Easter in Catholic.org
www.catholic.org/clife/lent
Easter in Holidays.net
www.holidays.net/easter
Easter in Kaboose
http://holidays.kaboose.com/easter
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We'll check it out, SR.
All great choices, nice!!
Thanks for your read, Jan!
All great ones!
I need an Easter book. Thanks for the recommendations.
great picks
great suggestions
Nicely written, Thank you. Cheers :)