Mother’s Day is coming up in May! If you are looking for a good book for your mom, godmother, aunt or grandmother, here are my favorite picks.
Catholic Feast Days
by Alexandra Greeley
Published by Sophia Institute Press
If the special mother figure in your life loves cooking, here is a wonderful book to add to her collection. The recipes are organized by liturgical season and are doable and delicious! Here is my full review of this cookbook.
Grow Where You’re Planted
Published by Sophia Institute Press
Also available as an audiobook on the Saintifi App
This is the ultimate guide to gardening and admiring God’s amazing creation while doing it! Filled with practical gardening tips for beginners, recipes, scripture reflection, and more I know that any mom who wants to enjoy her own garden will love this book. Read my full review here.
Drama-Free Discipline
by Dr. Ray Guarendi
Published by Sophia Institute Press
I love Dr. Ray’s parenting books. This recent one has different scenarios that parents encounter, and this would be a great book especially for new moms or moms with young children. Read my full review here.
Being a Grandparent: Just Like Being a Parent…Only Different
by Dr. Ray Guarendi
Published by Sophia Institute Press
There’s one for the grandmas too! Dr. Ray, parent of 10 and grandparent to many, came out with a book with advice for the grandparents. Review coming soon!
How to be His: A 33-Day Dedication to Our Eucharistic Jesus
by Fr. Jesse J. Maingot, O.P and Fr. Ignatius John Schweitzer, O.P. with Dan Burke
Published by Sophia Institute Press
Also available as an ebook and audiobook on the Saintifi app
Who is Jesus? Discovering Christ in the Gospels: A 12-Week Catholic Bible Study
by Meg Hunter-Kilmer
Published by Ave Maria Press
If your mom loves to read her Bible or wants to read it more, this is a lovely Bible study. You could even pair it with a new Bible if she doesn’t have one. Read my full review of this Bible study here.
Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can’t Be Fused with Christianity
by Carrie Gress, Ph.D.
Published by Sophia Institute Press
Also available as an ebook and audiobook on the Saintifi app
If you are looking for a more serious or scholarly read for mom, she may enjoy Dr. Carrie Gress’ most recent book. This is an enlightening read and will make mom feel valued in her role as homemaker and mother. Being the heart of the family is an important job! Read my full review here.
Feast, Faith, Flourish: holistic wellness in light of eternity
by Katie Gearns and Samantha Worthing
Photographs by Elissa Voss
Published by Sophia Institute Press
This is a lovely gift for the holistic, all-natural mama. The photographs are stunning and inspiring, and there are articles and recipes for every natural season and liturgical season. From flower arranging to dying Easter eggs with natural dye, this is a must have for every Catholic homemaker. Read my full review here.
The Power of the Rosary
by Gabriel Castillo
Published by Sophia Institute Press
Also available as an ebook and audiobook on the Saintifi app
If your mom loves praying the rosary, she will love it even more after reading this book. This book transformed my praying of the rosary. Read my full review here.