Flannery O'Connor Collection

Dig into the rich tradition of Catholic literature with these significant and influential books recommended by Bishop Barron. These titles have transformed cultures and have proven indispensable to those seeking to encounter God, as revealed in Jesus Christ through His Church. Each book is elegantly bound and include a ribbon bookmark and a foreword by Bishop Barron.

Word on Fire’s Flannery O’Connor Collection introduces readers to one of the most celebrated writers of the twentieth century. Many are initially hesitant to approach O’Connor’s work, as she is known for her use of the shocking and grotesque; but it is in these moments of great darkness that she allows for the greatest breakthroughs of grace, revealing a deep understanding of human nature that is Catholic through and through. This collection features famous short stories like “A Good Man Is Hard to Find,” the entire novel The Violent Bear It Away, and many of O’Connor’s letters and essays that explicate the themes of her works. Valuable to the seasoned fan and first-time reader alike, it seeks to lend a better understanding and deeper appreciation of her literary output.