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May 2014

May 05, 2014

The Bible From the Titanic Goes on Display in Tennessee

16 And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea, 17 And entered into...

April 2014

April 21, 2014

Just Released: Pope Francis’ First Collection of Writings

Hot off the press: The first narrative of the papacy of Pope Francis, The Church...

April 11, 2014

Learning from the Master: C.S. Lewis on Apologetics

For countless readers who have crossed the line from unbelief to embrace the Commandments and...

April 05, 2014

The Pocket Gospel: A Gift from Pope Francis

The faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Sunday Angelus on Sunday, April 6,...

April 01, 2014

Happy Are We: Father Robert Barron Unpacks the Teachings of Jesus

“Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” (John 6:68)...

March 2014

March 30, 2014

Sigrid Undset’s First Novel “Marta Oulie”–Translated Into English for the First Time!

For the first time Marta Oulie, the first published novel by acclaimed Norwegian writer Sigrid Undset,...

March 19, 2014

Everyday Wisdom from Archbishop Fulton Sheen

+ JMJ + This Lent, I've been spending a little time each day with Archbishop...

March 17, 2014

The Pope Hates Paperwork, Too!

Pope Francis hates paperwork--and so do I! There, I've said it! Coupons and junk mail,...

March 15, 2014

Evangelii Gaudium: Rome’s Best Seller Since Vatican II

One year after Pope Francis' election as Roman pontiff, the Catholic Truth Society has announced...

March 14, 2014

Do We Want to Become Holy? (Check Out the Vatican’s Free Flip-Book!)

Yesterday Pope Francis celebrated the first anniversary of his election to the pontificate by praying...

March 14, 2014

A Little Light Reading to Enliven Your Lent

I have been smiling my way through Monsignor Richard Soseman's book, Reflections from Rome: Practical...

March 13, 2014

Catholic Priest Awarded 2014 Templeton Prize

Monsignor Tomáš Halík, professor at Charles University in Prague, has been named winner of the 2014 Templeton...

March 09, 2014

Dom Sebastian Moore’s “Poor Little Who”–I Don’t Get It!

Dom Sebastian Moore, Benedictine monk, moral theologian and poet, died on February 28 at the...

February 2014

February 23, 2014

LENT WITH LEGS: Let “Mercy in the City” Transform Your Lent With an Action Plan

How can you offer sacrifices during Lent? You can drop a 10-spot into the collection...

February 21, 2014

“KNEELING THEOLOGY”: Pope Francis Coins a Phrase to Describe Cardinal’s New Book

What an honor, to have the Pope fall asleep with your book in his hand!...

February 15, 2014

Who You Callin’ a Hoo’er?! Elizabeth Scalia, in Her Latest Book, Is Insightful as Always

“You either believe all that stuff you say you believe, and you act accordingly, or...

February 04, 2014

What If Emilia Kaczorowska Had Aborted Her Child?

Emilia Kaczorowska was pregnant, but she was ill—so ill, in fact, that her doctor...

January 2014

January 31, 2014

Spirit and Song: Elvis Presley’s Lifelong Quest

I knew that Elvis's repertoire included some songs that were deeply spiritual. I wrote about...

January 17, 2014

BREAKING: Pope John Paul II’s Final “Book” to Be Released February 5

Wow! Pope John Paul II has another book coming out?! You’ve read Crossing the Threshold...

January 13, 2014

“INNOCENCE”: Latest Blockbuster from Dean Koontz Blends Mystery, Suspense and Acute Insight

I’m a huge Dean Koontz fan. I love his brand of “stealth evangelization”, the way...

January 10, 2014

Faith With Legs: Father Cormier’s Book Offers Hope and Help for the Hurting Heart

I just finished reading one of the most practical, helpful guides to the spiritual life...

December 2013

December 29, 2013

“Be Submissive?” Spanish Feminists Must Really Hate Today’s Second Scripture Reading

Get Married and Be Submissive. That’s the advice coming from a best-selling new book by...

December 18, 2013

Books For and About Catholic Moms

I know. There are piles of great books for Catholic mothers out there. I’ve read...

December 15, 2013

It’s Bambinelli Sunday! A Timeless Tradition Prepares Our Hearts for Christ

In the 1200s, St. Francis of Assisi created the first Christmas Creche, which helped to...

December 13, 2013

Your Help Needed: More Books for Reluctant Readers

I love books. Big fat books, old worn books, illustrated children’s books, coffee table books. ...

December 13, 2013

Christmas Gift Ideas: Big Books for Big Catholic Thinkers

Oh my gosh, Christmas is coming, and Amazon says you’ve only got four days to...

December 11, 2013

First Century Rabbi: A Jewish Scholar Teaches About Jesus

"God makes himself felt in the heart of each person. He also respects the culture...

December 07, 2013

MY BOOKSHELF: Sharks Are Scary! And Other Things Children Like to Think About

Y’know what’s REALLY scary? My “To Read” List is scary, it’s so long! With so...

December 03, 2013

The Catechism of Hockey: Sport as a Metaphor for the Catholic Faith

I’m not much of a sports fan—Just ask my disappointed husband! There are a few...

November 2013

November 20, 2013

“Simple Wisdom”: U.S. Bishops Publish Compilations of Pope Francis’s Messages

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has just released two slim books of homespun messages...