Great Catholic Book Club

Every Book is Catholic

For as I walked around looking carefully at your shrines, I even discovered an altar inscribed, 'To an Unknown God.' What therefore you unknowingly worship, I proclaim to you. -Acts of the Apostles 17:23

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Great Catholic Book Club!

We are an online discussion club and content hub for people who want to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ—wherever that is—by enjoying good literature and art through the lens of the Catholic faith.

Join us for our 2026 reading adventure exploring the theme "War is Heck"—examining human conflict, virtue in adversity, and heroic sacrifice through the lens of Catholic faith. Our next meeting will be held on January 26 at 7pm CST to discuss The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene. View our complete 2026 book list or join to get the Study Guide and updates on our blog and video content!

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Join us for our January 26, 2026 discussion

The Power and the Glory

By Graham Greene

Faithfulness in Persecution

Set in 1930s Mexico during a violent anti-Catholic purge, Graham Greene's masterpiece follows a nameless "whiskey priest" on the run from authorities. Flawed, alcoholic, and haunted by past sins, he nevertheless continues to celebrate Mass and administer sacraments in secret, risking execution to serve his flock. This Catholic novel asks the hardest question: What does faithfulness look like when the cost is martyrdom? Greene shows us that holiness doesn't require perfection—it requires showing up when everything is at stake.

Join the Book Club to get the 2026 Study Guide and participate in monthly online group discussions! Monthly meetings are held on the last Monday of every month at 7pm CST (except November, which is the 3rd Monday to avoid Thanksgiving week). You can join anytime during the year, starting now!

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Why is every book Catholic?

Short answer: Because every book can (and in our humble opinion, should) be interpreted through the lens of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Long answer: Every book isn't intentionally Catholic. People create art from a variety of different cultural, historical, and personal viewpoints. We believe there is one perfect perspective that encompasses all that is true, good, and beautiful; it doesn't erase any point of view, but instead refines it. That is the perspective of Jesus Christ. If you really want to enjoy a good book, do it with Jesus!

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