The top 10 best-selling books this week at La Procure

Résumé : Pope Francis, “He loved us”, Cerf, 2024. Encyclical available from several publishers. Apostolic exhortation devoted to this theme published on the occasion of the jubilee of the appearances of Christ to Saint Marguerite-Marie in Paray-le-Monial. Find it in bookstores.

Résumé : Mathieu Lours, Tallandier, November 2024. The epic tale of the reconstruction of Notre-Dame after the fire which affected it in 2019. The construction sites, behind the scenes and even the passion of the craftsmen are highlighted in particular by the approximately 200 photographs which illustrate this architectural renaissance. Find it in bookstores.

Résumé : Étienne Méténier, Edition of the Beatitudes, November 2024. Much more than a “new” translation of the Gospels, this work is the first complete translation ever made of manuscripts containing the four Gospels in the text state closest to the oral language which was current at the time of Christ. The abundant notes and tables put the text within everyone’s reach. They are a true school of reading the Word in the Jewish way, introducing us to Semitic thought and constantly referring to the Scriptures and Jewish tradition. This new light shed on the gospel nourishes our prayer life, our Christian life, and, quite simply, our human life. Find it in bookstores.

Résumé : Philippe de Villiers, Fayard, October 2024. P. de Villiers takes stock of the state of France and shows how the nation is the victim of memoricide, a destruction of its memory. He evokes his childhood memories, looks back on the creation of Puy du Fou and his political career. It testifies to his unconditional love for his country and his hopes for the years to come. Find it in bookstores.

Résumé : Anne-Dauphine Julliand, Les Arènes, October 2024. The author lost her two daughters, Thaïs and Azylis, to an orphan disease. Fifteen years later, his eldest son committed suicide. Her husband and their last child Arthur are facing new grief. In this story, she questions her present and seeks to understand how her life and that of her family can continue despite everything. Find it in bookstores.

Résumé : Yves Sente, André Juillard (Author (illustrator), Blake and Mortimer, October 2024. Blake and Mortimer team up to thwart the attack plans of a small independence group with the help of Colonel Olrik. Find it in bookstores.

Résumé : Jean-François Kieffer, Mame, October 2024. Visiting Joana, Loupio and Ugo find her at the bedside of a dying lord. They help the latter to defend his young son Romuald, threatened with being disinherited by a felonious and venal uncle. Find it in bookstores.

Résumé : Paul-Adrien d’Hardemare, Mame, September 2024. Aimed at young adults, information to explain what the Catholic faith is. The author mentions in particular prayer, the sacraments, the Bible, relationships with other religions and even eternal life. QR codes provide access to online content. Find it in bookstores.

Résumé : Christophe Dickès, Perrin, October 2024. Reflections on Catholicism, which the author defends in the light of ten themes: the creation of hospitals and universities, the contribution of the Church in the birth of the modern State, its role in the emergence of individual conscience and freedom, among others. Find it in bookstores.