Saint Augustine Institute of Catholic Studies

Study Circle students are required to read the following eleven books and submit book reports.

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Of the 24 book reports needed to complete the SAI course, ten specific books are required of all participants. These ten constitute the bond of unity for our school of thought. They are the following:

Should you need a Bible, the following two are highly recommended. Click on the book image for more information.

A good study guide for the Gospels is Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on the Four Gospels. Click the book image.
1. The Four Gospels (treat as one unit)

2. The Acts of the Apostles

In addition to Book #3, a CD by Brother André Marie, M.I.C.M. is available. Click the images for more information.
3. True Devotion to Mary by Saint Louis Marie de Montfort

Book #4 (plus one other choice) is offered for purchase. Click the book images.
4. The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux

This next book is available for purchase or as a free download.  Click on the book image for more information.
5. Bread of Life by Father Leonard Feeney, M.I.C.M.

This next book is available from the bookstore. Click the book image for more information.
6. Gate of Heaven by Sister Catherine, M.I.C.M.

This next book is by our Superior, Brother Francis, M.I.C.M. Click the book image for more information.
7. The Challenge of Faith by Fakhri Maluf (Brother Francis, M.I.C.M.)

This next book is available for purchase or as a free download.  Click on the book image for more information.
8. Our Glorious Popes by The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

This next book is available for purchase or as a free download.  Click on the book image for more information.
9. The Loyolas and the Cabots by Sister Catherine, M.I.C.M.

This next book was written by the late great Catholic American Robert Koenig.  Click on the book image for more information.
10. Father Feeney and The Truth About Salvation by Brother Robert Mary, M.I.C.M., Tertiary

In addition to the above ten books, every student should read a rather long and well written biography of some favorite saint. This leaves 13 books which may be chosen freely by each student, in consultation with Saint Augustine Institute.

If you are uncertain as to whether a book will be acceptable, please e-mail the prefect at ToPrefect@Catholicism.org and submit the title/author and some information about the book so he can give you the go-ahead. The recommended and required titles do not need prior approval. Of the 13, choose wisely so you have a balance in your reading, for example, not all of your 13 remaining books should be of a devotional or biographical nature.