Letters of Saint Paul, Daughters of Saint Paul, Boston: Pauline Books and Media, 2008  All Paul’s letters with helpful introductory commentaries in compact volume. $7.95 Pauline Books & Media (see over).

The Gospel According to St. Paul: Meditations on His Life and Letters, Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini sj, Maryland: The Word Among Us Press, 2007. Thought provoking analysis, reflection and questions on some passages from Paul’s letters, to assist lectio divina and reflection. $19.95 Pauline Books.

A Still More Excellent Way: How St Paul Points Us to Jesus, Joseph Durepos, Chicago: Loyola Press, 2008. Series of short (1 page) reflections on themes and passages from Paul’s letters.

Praying With Paul, Tom Smail, Oxford: The Bible Reading Fellowship, 2007. Quite comprehensive explorations of various aspects and themes related to Paul’s approaches to prayer and teaching about prayer.

The Life and Letters of Paul, Illustrated  Bible Summary Series, Nashville Tennessee: B & H Publishing Group, 2007. Small, ‘handy’ book of outlines of Paul’s Journeys and Letters, with colourful graphics etc. Occasional misprints suggest hasty production. Useful quick reference. $14.95 Pauline Books.

Paul His Story, Jerome Murphy O’Connor, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004.  The author draws on extensive knowledge of Scripture and archeological studies to tell Paul’s story, ’filling in details’ in a creative and imaginative way, that has scholarly support. $37.95 Pauline Books.

Meeting St Paul Today: Understanding the Man, His Mission and His Message, Daniel Harrington SJ, Loyola House. Excellent overview of letters with context for each. $28.95 Pauline Books.

101 Questions and Answers on Paul, Ronald D. Witherup, New York /  Mahwah N.J.: Paulist Press, 2003. 1-2 page responses to 101 questions, supported by the author’s extensive knowledge of Pauline literature. $26.95 Pauline Books.

Understanding St. Paul, James Philipps. Jump Starts for Catechists Series, New London, USA: Twentythird Publications, 2006. A potentially useful little book to use as a resource for short formation sessions or as a small group program.  8 chapters on key themes; broken up into sub units, relating to Paul’s ministry & teachings, Questions for Review and Reflection, Activity and Prayer Starter for each chapter. $13.95 Pauline Books.

Passionate Visionary: Leadership Lessons from the Apostle Paul by Richard Ascough & Sandy Cotton. Publisher - Novalis, cost $39.95 from St Paul Books & Media. Review: “Combining their skills in scripture studies and leadership principles, the authors evaluate St Paul’s performance as a major leader of Christianity. Follow their journey through Paul’s letters and work as they reveal key leadership qualities and models and apply them to 21st century scenarios.” $39 Pauline Books.