1. The Holy Bible: The gift of God’s Word is the greatest gift we can give another human being.
2. The Catechism of the Catholic Church: An invaluable resource; and should be on the bookshelf of every Catholic.
3. A Crucifix: For over the bed or over the front door; a daily reminder of just how much God gave to us all.
4. The Rosary: A simple, but powerful prayer.
5. The Miraculous Medal: Given to St. Catherine Labore in 1830; has been responsibility for helping to save many souls.
6. The Scapular: A humble piece of cloth given to St. Simon Stock in 1251; like the Miraculous Medal, this sacramental has been a shield of Truth and Faith.
7. The St. Benedict Medal: One of the most ancient of holy medals; carries a special prayer of exorcism.
8. Picture of The Sacred Heart of Jesus: Every Catholic home should have as least one image.
9. The Diary of Divine Mercy: A modern retelling of the great Love Jesus carries for all sinners.
10. The Greater Part, by Fr. John Bartunek: Brings the reality and joy of Holy Scripture to life.
11. The Way, The Furrow, and The Forge by St. Josemaria Escriva: The best little book of practical Catholic witticism ever written.
12. Butler’s Lives of the Saints: A wonderful introduction to the holy lives of countless brave men and women.
13. The Confessions of St. Augustine: The remarkable journey of a man through the hell of doubt and corruption into the Saving Light of Christ.
14. The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross: The most profound exploration of Man’s relationship to God.
15. The Life of St. Francis by Thomas of Celano: An unfiltered and honest biography of the most misunderstood Saint of all time.
16. The Passion of the Christ: The single greatest film ever produced on the Life of Our Savior.
17. Ben-Hur: A film that only gets better and more pertinent with time; the story of how one man learns to love Christ even in the midst of political and social corruption
18. The Robe: An often overlooked movie about accepting the Love and Forgiveness of God.
19. The Agony and the Ecstasy: Faith, Love, and Art come together in a remarkable vision of the eternal quest for God.
20. Chant, Music for the Soul by The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz: Proves just how compelling this music really can be.