'Till We Have Faces' by C.S. Lewis
This is a re-telling of the mythical story of Cupid and Psyche told from the perspective of Psyche's older sister, Orual.
In the earlier part of the book Orual criticizes the gods, accusing them of preferential treatment of her sister. In the latter part Orual realises that her accusations are based on her own shortcomings and failures. 

The context for this book came in the sermon based on Isaiah 55:9 'For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.'

Referenced in Fr Francis's sermon of 20th September 2026)

'The Hiding Place' by Corrie ten Boom and 'Dead Man Walking' by Sr Helen Prejean
Both books are about different aspects of forgiveness. The first is about resistance to the Germans in World War II and supporting fleeing Jews which subsequently leads to internment of the author and her family. After the armistice the author works with persecuted victims as well as the Nazis themselves who were scarred by the war.
In the second book Sr Helen works with a prisoner on death row. Whilst initially denying his guilt, Sr Helen's work with him leads to his confession and he begs the father of the girl he has murdered for forgiveness.
(Referenced in Fr Francis's sermon of 6th September 2026)

'The Search For Meaning' by Viktor Frankl
In 1942 Frankl and his family were deported from Austria by the Nazis to a ghetto in Czechoslovakia and then concentration camps. Here Frankl was stripped of his identity and humanity from the treatment he received at the hands of his captors. Frankl credits his survival in the camps by focusing on the belief that humans can overcome suffering by finding meaning and a sense of purpose in every moment. The book was written after his liberation from the camps.
(Referenced in Fr Francis's sermon of 17th May 2026. A summary of five key takeaways from it may be found here.)

'The Four Loves'  by C S Lewis
Explores the nature of love from a Christian perspective identifying four different types - Affection, Friendship, Eros and Charity.
(Referenced in Fr Francis's sermon of 10th May 2026. This book is available as a free download from various sites, e.g. https://www.samizdat.qc.ca/cosmos/philo/PDFs/4Loves_CSL.pdf  or https://godinprints.org/books/2/the-four-loves )

'The Town Beyond the Wall' by Elie Wiesel
This story is based on Wiesel's own life. In it a young Holocaust survivor returns to his hometown, seeking to understand the mystery of those who stood by, watched and did nothing. 
(Referenced in Fr Francis's sermon of 18th September)

'The Great Divorce' by C S Lewis
The book reflects on the Christian concept of heaven and hell. Lewis’ most powerful idea is that Heaven and Hell are not simply places we go to after death, but the choices we make every day.
(Referenced in Fr Francis's sermon of 11th September)

'12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos' by Jordan B. Peterson

In the context of the readings for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the section on  'Tell the truth—or, at least, don't lie' emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in personal interactions and self-perception. 
(Referenced in Fr Francis's sermon of 17th August)

'Tuesdays With Morrie' by Mitch Albom

A book about relationships and what the really important things in life are.
(Referenced in Fr Francis's sermon of 10th August)