In his book, Father James Dominic Brent explores the idea that Christians are supposed to live like Jesus, being merciful to all those they meet, avoiding sin and spreading joy.
‘The Father’s House’: uncovering the radical effects of Baptism
Former ambassador’s new book offers insider view on Vatican treatment of women, lay employees
Subtitled “An American Lawyer and Diplomat in the Last Absolute Monarchy of the West,” Mary Ann Glendon’s new book offers keen insights into how the last three pontiffs handled the more temporal side of church affairs.
‘True Confessions’ offers inside perspectives on the modern challenges faced by the Catholic Church
Parishes closing or consolidating, fewer and fewer people at Sunday Mass, and an aging corps of priests are all issues discussed in this book.
Friar who said Ash Wednesday Mass for Roumie, Wahlberg shares how to meet God in Lent’s ‘desert’
A friar in New York City had an atypical Ash Wednesday this year after celebrating an early morning Mass for actors Jonathan Roumie and Mark Wahlberg.
‘Building a Civilization of Love’ offers a thoughtful Catholic response to racism
Following the death of George Floyd, many Catholics were faced with a reckoning: racism is intrinsically evil, and yet they felt woefully unprepared to come to the aid of brothers and sisters of color.
Five great Lenten reads
The season of Lent is an ideal time to grow in the spiritual life. Here are five great reads to help you on your way.
Self-deception, pride and the Willy Loman in all of us
On this 75th anniversary of its Broadway debut, “Death of a Salesman” is well worth revisiting (or reading for the first time). It is a tragedy of self-deception that reminds us Christians that transparency, repentance, and truthfulness are the first steps toward redemptive comedy.
Rediscovering ‘A Right to Be Merry’
In her 1956 book, Poor Clare Mother Francis contends that a good sense of humor is a necessary aspect of their unique vocation and shows this with an examination of the joys that come with a calling that seems radical to many.