Can you recommend some catholic short stories?

One short Catholic moral story is about the Good Samaritan. A man was beaten and left on the side of the road. A priest and a Levite passed by but did not help. However, a Samaritan, who was despised by the Jews, stopped and took care of the man, showing that true love and morality cross all boundaries.

The story of St. Mother Teresa is also very inspiring. She dedicated her life to the poorest of the poor in the slums of Calcutta. She saw Jesus in every suffering face. She started with very little but through her unwavering faith and love, she was able to create a global movement of care. Her story is a testament to the power of Catholic values like love, compassion and selfless service.

Well, 'The Pearl' by John Steinbeck can be considered in this category. It has elements that touch on catholic ideas like the concept of good and evil, and the struggle against greed. Also, Flannery O'Connor's short stories, such as 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find', often deal with catholic themes of redemption and grace.

There is also a story about St. Nicholas which is related to Catholic Christmas traditions. St. Nicholas was known for his generosity. In the story, he secretly gives gifts to the poor. This story has been passed down and is an important part of Catholic Christmas lore, as it shows the spirit of giving, which is central to the celebration of Christmas in the Catholic faith.

Sure. 'The Grand Inquisitor' from 'The Brothers Karamazov' which is often included in collections of Catholic - themed short stories is a great one. It delves deep into questions of faith, power, and the nature of God.

One story is about a poor Catholic family on Christmas. They had little to give as presents. But the children made simple drawings for each other. On Christmas morning, they found that a kind neighbor had left a basket of food at their door. It showed the spirit of giving during Christmas in the Catholic community.

One well - known Catholic love story is that of St. Monica and her son St. Augustine. Monica prayed for years for her wayward son. Her love and faithfulness in prayer led to Augustine's conversion, which was also a kind of spiritual love story within a family context in the Catholic tradition.

One popular Catholic bedtime story is about Saint Francis of Assisi. He was known for his love of animals. In the story, he tames a wild wolf that was terrorizing a village through his kindness and faith. It shows how love and faith can overcome fear and violence.

One great catholic novel is 'The Power and the Glory' by Graham Greene. It explores themes of faith, sin, and redemption in a very profound way.

One well - known short story about an African Catholic priest could be 'The African Priest' by Chinua Achebe. In this story, the priest often struggles with the clash between the traditional African beliefs and the Catholic teachings he is supposed to uphold. He has to navigate the complex cultural and religious landscape of his community, which makes for a very interesting and thought - provoking read.