✦ A Catholic women's book club

Pages of Grace

One good book. A few pages a day.
A richer life of faith.

A friendly online book club for Catholic women. Enjoy a good book, share your thoughts and grow in faith together, wherever you live.

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One book
each month

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A friendly
online gathering

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Prayer &
reflection

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Grow together
in faith

A warm invitation

A book club for Catholic women online.

There is something beautiful about opening a good book and discovering that another woman noticed something you missed. At Pages of Grace, one thought leads to another as we talk about the book, laugh, wonder, ask questions and grow in faith together.

Whether you are an enthusiastic reader or hoping to begin again, you are welcome. You do not need a background in theology, and you do not have to have all the answers.

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NOW READINGNovember 2026
Our current book · November 2026

Diary of a Country Priest.

Georges Bernanos

A moving Catholic novel about quiet fidelity, suffering and grace. Join the conversation from wherever you are.

✦ Next Zoom discussion: Monday, 16 November 2026
Coming next · November–DecemberLetters from Father Christmasby J. R. R. Tolkien · Discussion date to be announced
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Faith and fellowship

A thriving online community.

Good company need not be in the same room. Put the kettle on, open your laptop and join Catholic women from Ireland and beyond for an hour of real conversation. We do not take turns giving little talks; we enjoy hearing and responding to one another.

A religious sister with a background in Thomistic theology joins us each month. She brings her own insights, answers questions and helps us discover more in what we have read.

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Enjoy a good book.

One lovely read each month.

Let one thought lead to another.

Not little speeches; a conversation we share.

Take something good away.

A little more hope, faith or understanding.
A distinctive part of our club

Learn the art of spiritual reading.

Do you ever finish a good book and wish you could remember more of it? Our little reading guide helps you slow down, notice what stays with you and bring a helpful thought into your day.

You do not need to prepare a speech. A passage you loved, a question you have or one thought you would like to share is more than enough. We will send a few gentle questions before each gathering to help you along.

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All Catholic women are welcome

Come and read with us.

Make a little space for a good book, thoughtful conversation and the life of faith.

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Our Story

A place to begin again.

Beautiful books, an honest search for truth and Catholic friendship. That is the heart of Pages of Grace.

How Pages of Grace began

Sometimes all we need is a good book and someone to share it with.

Life gets busy. You might have a shelf of books you mean to read, or perhaps you used to enjoy spiritual reading but have fallen out of the habit. Pages of Grace is a gentle encouragement to begin again, with a little help from other women who want to do the same.

We choose one Catholic book each month, usually fewer than 300 pages. That often works out at less than ten pages a day. Everyone finds her own copy, reads as much as she can, and then joins us on Zoom for a friendly hour of prayer and conversation.

Our favourite moments are often when one woman mentions something she loved and another sees it differently. We talk about the book together, rather than taking turns to deliver our own reflections. There is room for questions, personal experiences and plenty of warmth.

Each month, a religious sister with a background in Thomistic theology joins our conversation. She shares what has struck her, helps with questions and adds a lovely depth to the discussion, without making it feel like a lesson.

From home, together

Across distances, real friendship.

Whether you live in Cork, elsewhere in Ireland or on the other side of the world, you can join us from the comfort of home. Bring your book, a cup of tea and whatever thoughts you would like to share.

If you have never been part of a book club before, you will fit in just fine. And if you have not finished the book, you are still welcome.

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How it works

A good book. A friendly hour together.

One book a month, a little reading at your own pace, and an enjoyable conversation on Zoom. It really is that simple.

Your month with Pages of Grace

Just four easy steps

We want to make reading a pleasure, not another thing on your to-do list.

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Hear about the next book

We send out the title and author in advance, so there is plenty of time to get a copy.

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Buy or borrow a copy

Choose whichever edition works for you. You can order it, borrow it or read an ebook when one is available.

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Read a little at a time

Most books are under 300 pages, so often less than ten pages a day. Mark a page or make a note if something catches your eye; that is plenty.

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Join us on Zoom

Bring your book and a cup of tea for a friendly hour. We talk together about the book rather than giving prepared talks in turn.

A little help before we meet

Before each gathering, we'll send three easy questions about the book. If one gives you something to think about, lovely. There's nothing to write up or hand in.

The best part of a book club

“I hadn't thought of it like that.”

One woman mentions a line that made her smile. Another shares a different thought about it. Someone asks a question, and suddenly we are seeing much more in the book than any of us might have noticed alone.

We welcome personal stories when they grow out of what we have read, and gently come back to the book if we wander too far. A religious sister with a background in Thomistic theology joins in naturally, sharing insights and helping with questions along the way.

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The heart of our monthly gathering

One thought leads to another.

We don't go around the Zoom screen asking everyone for a little speech. Instead, we begin with something interesting from the book and let a real conversation grow. These three questions often help us along:

What caught your attention?

Perhaps a passage you loved, a scene that surprised you or something that made you smile. What happened in the book that made you notice it?

What did we make of it?

Did anyone else see it the same way? Could there be another way to understand it? What do we think the author wanted us to notice?

What might stay with us?

Did anything encourage you, challenge you or remind you of your own life? Is there a thought you would like to carry into the week?

The lovely part?Someone says, “I noticed that too!” Another asks a question. Someone else remembers a different passage. That is when a book really comes alive.
Only one hour a month

One hour. A lovely conversation.

We have a gentle plan in mind, so everyone has the chance to join in. But there are no set speeches, and you do not need to wait for your turn. We simply follow two or three good conversations wherever the book leads us.

About 60 minutes on Zoom

Bring a book, make a cup of tea, and come as you are.

We begin

A welcome and prayer

We start with a decade of the Rosary, then a few first impressions to get us talking. Nothing needs to be prepared.

We settle in

Two or three conversations

Perhaps a scene, a passage or an idea catches our attention. We stay with it, respond to one another, and see where the conversation goes.

Along the way

Questions and shared insights

Everyone can join in as a thought occurs. Our religious sister is part of the conversation, offering helpful explanations whenever they fit naturally.

We finish

Something good to take away

We share a final thought, perhaps give the book a rating, hear what's coming next and end with prayer.

On Zoom, we make room for one another's voices. You can chip in when there is a space, or simply listen for a while. Nobody has to deliver a reflection.

If you like to come with a thought or two

Rose · Thorn · Bud

Some women find it helpful to make a tiny note as they read. You can use one of these prompts, or none of them. You won't be asked to go around the group giving three answers.

Rose

What did you love?

A line, a character, a lovely idea or something that made you smile.

“I really liked the part where…”

Thorn

What left you wondering?

Something you found difficult, weren't sure about or would love to ask.

“I wasn't quite sure why…”

Bud

What might grow?

A question to explore, a thought to remember or a small change to try.

“It's made me want to…”

Bring a passage, one thought, a question or simply yourself. We'll take it from there.

Good books are even better shared.

One friendly hour, women of faith, and plenty to take away. We would love you to join us.

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A little help along the way

How to enjoy spiritual reading.

You don't have to be an expert or a lifelong reader. Sometimes ten quiet minutes and an open heart are enough to begin.

Reading in a way that stays with us

A few simple habits make a big difference.

Have you ever reached the end of a page and realised you can't remember what you read? We all have. The trick is not to read more quickly, but to slow down just enough to notice what matters.

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Make a little time

Pick a time that suits you: early morning, during a quiet lunch, or before bed. Ten pages a day is plenty for most of our books.

A little every day is better than a rush at the end.

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Begin with a prayer

Something as simple as “Lord, help me find what is good and true in these pages” is a lovely way to start.

No special words are needed.

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Ask what it's saying

When a passage catches your eye, ask yourself, “What is the author trying to say here?” You don’t need a perfect answer. Curiosity is a wonderful place to begin.

A question mark in the margin is a perfectly good note!

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Keep one lovely thought

Underline a sentence, fold a paper bookmark, or jot down a page number. You don't have to fill a notebook.

One good idea to remember is enough.

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Let it speak to your life

Did something encourage you? Challenge you? Remind you of someone? Give yourself a moment to think or pray about it.

“Why did that stay with me?”

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Bring it to the conversation

Before each gathering, we’ll send three friendly questions about the book. You might mark a passage or jot down a thought, then bring it into the conversation when it fits.

No prepared talks, and nothing to hand in.

A handy little page

Your Reading Companion

You can simply keep these thoughts in your head, jot down a page number or use our printable one-page companion. There’s no need to fill it in or read from it at the meeting.

Pages of Grace
Reading Companion

Three easy questions to keep in mind as you read. They're here to help you enjoy the conversation, not to give you homework.

Open the printable page →
What caught my attention?
A line, character, idea or question I would enjoy talking about. A page number helps, but isn't essential.
What do I make of it?
Why did the author put it that way? Do I agree, or am I still wondering? What might the others think?
What might stay with me?
Did something make me think differently, encourage me or give me a little something to try?
Prefer Rose, Thorn and Bud?

That's fine too: Rose is something you loved, Thorn is something that puzzled you, and Bud is something you would like to take further.

Different books, different pleasures

What kind of book are you reading?

You don't have to read every book in exactly the same way. Here are a few friendly pointers.

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Spiritual books

Take your time. If a thought about prayer, trust or forgiveness speaks to you, sit with it for a little while.

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Stories & novels

Enjoy the story! Notice what the characters love, fear and choose. What did the story help you see?

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Saints & biographies

Look at the person behind the story. What helped them through hard times? What small virtue might you learn from them?

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Theology & Catholic teaching

Some pages need a second read. That's normal. Mark anything you don't understand and bring your question to our Zoom gathering.

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Scripture

Read slowly and prayerfully. Listen for what God is saying through his word, and take a little time to pray with it.

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Most importantly…

Don't worry about having the perfect answer. Enjoy discovering something good, one page at a time.

A little example using a book we've read

“So that's what I could bring?” Exactly!

Imagine a woman reading The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis. She doesn't need an essay or a clever answer. She could simply turn up with thoughts like these, and see what conversation grows from them.

1 · Something I noticed

What caught my attention?

“I loved the clever way Lewis writes from the devil's point of view. It made everyday temptations sound surprisingly ordinary.”

2 · A question I'd enjoy discussing

What do I make of it?

“I wonder whether the humour makes the serious message easier to hear. I'd love to know what everyone else thought.”

3 · A thought to carry away

What might stay with me?

“I want to notice those small everyday moments when I could choose patience instead of irritation.”

Or, if you prefer Rose, Thorn and Bud: A rose might be Lewis's clever humour; a thorn might be finding the backwards viewpoint confusing at first; and a bud might be wanting to pay more attention to small choices in daily life.

These are only examples, not set answers. One honest observation can lead to a lovely discussion, especially when others join in.

One good book. A little time for yourself and God.

Good reading is not about finishing first. It's about finding something worth carrying with you.

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The Pages of Grace reading library

Books that stay with us.

From the spiritual classics and the lives of the saints to Catholic thought and great literature: discover what we are reading and the books that have enriched our conversations.

Our monthly reading journey

One book at a time. A growing library of faith.

One book on our tables now, another to look forward to, and a lovely collection of books we have shared over the years.

Most recently completedThe Dignity of Women in the Modern WorldSr Carino Hodder, O.P. · Before Diary of a Country Priest
Read before · Discussed together

Our shelves of good books

We have enjoyed stories, spiritual classics, saints, theology and much more. Choose a subject that interests you, or search for a book you already know.

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A growing collection of books we have enjoyed together. More favourites will be added as we remember them.

Find your next good read

There's always another book to discover.

Perhaps you're drawn to the lives of the saints, an absorbing novel, or a book that helps you pray. Our shelves are full of different ways to discover the riches of the Catholic faith.

As our library grows, we'll add little notes about what we enjoyed, the questions that came up and the books we'd happily recommend to a friend.

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A few pages a day. A richer life of faith.

Discover what a good book and a thoughtful conversation can bring into your life.

Join Pages of Grace →
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Come and join us

There's a place for you.

If you'd enjoy reading a little more, sharing your thoughts and making Catholic friends, we'd love to welcome you.

You're warmly welcome

Start with one good book.

You don't need to know lots about theology, and you don't have to finish every book. Read what you can and come as you are. We meet on Zoom for about an hour each month.

It's free to join. We simply ask that you arrange your own copy of the monthly book, which we announce in advance.

Women from Ireland and around the world are welcome. You can join from your own sitting room with a cup of tea and your book.

Email: pagesofgraceireland@gmail.com

Text Máire: 087 918 4746

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A few things you might wonder

Questions? We've got you.

Do I need to know a lot about the Catholic faith?

Not at all. Some women have read lots of Catholic books; others are just getting started. We're here to learn together.

What if I don't finish the book?

That's absolutely fine. Read as much as you can, and join us anyway. You can still enjoy the conversation.

How will I know which book to read?

We'll send you the next month's title and author in advance, giving you time to buy or borrow a copy.

Is the club really online?

Yes! We meet on Zoom, so you can join us from home, wherever you happen to live.

Can I join from outside Ireland?

Of course. Catholic women around the world are welcome, as long as the meeting time works for them.

Is there a membership fee?

No. Pages of Grace is free to join. You just arrange your own copy of the monthly book.

Does a religious sister join the meeting?

Yes. A religious sister with a background in Thomistic theology joins us each month. She shares insights, adds to our reflections and helps answer questions as we go.

What if I'm a little nervous about joining?

You are very welcome. Feel free to begin by listening, and join in when something catches your interest. You do not need a prepared reflection or a perfect answer.

How long is the monthly meeting?

About one hour on Zoom. We begin with prayer, enjoy two or three good conversations together, and finish with a thought to take away.

Will everyone have to give a little talk in turn?

Not at all! We don't go around asking everyone to present their thoughts one by one. We enjoy two or three shared conversations about the book, so you can respond to what someone else says, ask a question or simply listen.

Do I need to prepare anything?

Only whatever helps you enjoy the book. We'll send three gentle questions before the meeting. You might mark a passage or note one thought, but there is no homework, no written work and no pressure to speak.

How do I get the Zoom link?

Get in touch to join the club, and we'll share the meeting details with you.

A little help before we meet

Pages of Grace Reading Companion

Use this little page if you like to collect a thought or two before the meeting. It is entirely optional.

Book and author: ______________________________________________

Month: _____________________

1. What caught my attention?
A passage, moment, character or idea that made me stop and think.
2. What do I make of it?
A question I have, or something I'd enjoy hearing other women talk about.
3. What might stay with me?
A thought that encouraged me, challenged me or could make a little difference in my life.