The Parish Library
Provides a Host of Opportunities to Delve into the Riches of Our Faith
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s Catholics, there are a great many writers who share our Tradition — from prolific saints to current theologians and even everyday people. We’ve inherited a wealth of resources from those who have taken the time to share their journey with God, as well as their reflections on the doctrines of our faith, through the written word. Here at St. Vincent de Paul, we hope to make some of these texts and other key resources available to our parishioners, aiding them in their understanding of the faith and spirituality. Parishioner Julie Benes has taken over the organizing of the parish library in the past year and hopes it will become a place where others can find resources that are helpful to them. “I really appreciate the library, I love to read,” Julie says. “There was one book I read on Mother Teresa, and it wasn’t a long book, but it told about some of her life and it was just so interesting — I loved it.” Our library, which is located off the hallway of the main parish building and shared with the school, offers a wide variety of written resources, as well as DVDs. The library gives parishioners access to everything from books on Catholic theology, books about significant Catholic figures, and a variety of other topics for personal and spiritual growth. From children and adults to lifelong Catholics or those who are curious about the faith, our library has something for everyone. “There are books for kids and adults, and videos for kids and adults,” Julie says. “There are books on the lives of the saints, fiction, and non-fiction.” For Julie, who entered into Catholicism as an adult, reading and learning about her faith has been an integral part of her spiritual development.
The library has encouraged me to learn and read more about the faith. It’s good to refresh your memory on things and to continue to stay in the Word. — Julie Benes
The resources available in our parish library provide parishioners with opportunities to grow in their knowledge of the faith.
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