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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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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 March 30 at 7pm CST to discuss The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. 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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The Fellowship of the Ring

The Fellowship of the Ring

By J.R.R. Tolkien

The Burden of Providence

When a simple hobbit inherits an ancient evil that could destroy the world, Frodo Baggins faces an impossible choice: accept a quest that will likely destroy him, or watch everything he loves fall to darkness. Tolkien's epic begins with the most Catholic of themes—the small and weak chosen to bear impossible weights for the salvation of all. The Fellowship forms not from strength, but from friendship and fidelity. Each member carries their own burden, but none heavier than the Ringbearer himself. Providence has chosen; will the chosen accept?

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Good Kid m.A.A.d Catholic: A Journey Through Faith and Hip-Hop

Good Kid m.A.A.d Catholic: A Journey Through Faith and Hip-Hop

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<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">What does Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid, m.A.A.d City have to do with your soul? More than you might expect.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">In this episode, Sadie Woodley takes a slow, attentive walk through one of the most celebrated albums in hip-hop — not as a music critic, but as a fellow pilgrim. Kendrick's Compton is a world of competing loyalties, fractured identity, and a conscience that won't go quiet. It turns out to be a surprisingly rich place to explore questions of grace, sin, and the long reach of God into the darkest corners of our lives.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">We look at how good kid wrestles with identity, morality, and the longing for something more — and what that longing reveals about the role of faith in art, and in us.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Every book is Catholic. Every album, too.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The Great Catholic Book Club is an online community for people who want to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through good literature and art, read through the lens of the Catholic faith. We believe that beauty is a path to God, and that "the glory of God is man fully alive."</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]">🌐 greatcatholicbookclub.com</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]">📚 2025 Reading List: greatcatholicbookclub.com/books</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]">✝️ Join the Club: greatcatholicbookclub.com/join</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Gloria in excelsis Deo.</p>

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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