In this book, Joseph Pearce has given the church an incredible assist in seeing Catholicism’s sometimes turbulent history within the light of God’s loving plan. It is a treasure trove for the history buff as each century is covered briefly hitting the highlights of the time.
‘The Good, the Bad, the Beautiful’ shows Catholicism through and through
‘The Woman in Me’: Rare, poignant insight into the real person behind the headlines
In the pages of her memoir, “The Woman in Me,” Britney Spears gives readers an understanding of why she did the things that fueled tabloid headlines for years and the very real effects fame and gossip had on her as a vulnerable young woman.
Can both science and faith go wrong? Vatican Observatory director says ‘yes’
Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, director of the Vatican Observatory, is interviewed about his new book “When Science Goes Wrong: Desire and the Search for Truth.”
‘You kill your crickets, eh?’ Discovering Dickens’ other Christmas tale
The story of “The Cricket on the Hearth” is a treat to the ear and eye; additionally, the virtue of its characters and the power of its narrative are what makes it such a delightful tale.
A fashion writer finds link between personal style and the theology of the body
Lillian Fallon’s “Theology of Style” is about picking the right outfit for the right setting. She melds her fashion and style knowledge with her deep study of St. John Paul II’s theology of the body.
Seven new books to help feed your mind and faith
C.S. Lewis understood the importance of spiritual reading to bolster a person’s faith. To use his analogy, without it, we will starve. This fall book review offers seven selections to support you in your faith journey.
‘The Love of Thousands’ help connecting to our spiritual ancestors
Christine Valters Paintner is a Benedictine Oblate living in Galway, Ireland, and together with her husband, John, she leads online retreats at the “abbey.”
‘Walk the Line’: How rock music gives surprising expression to the spiritual
The authors of the essays in this book have made a valuable contribution to an appreciation of the relationship of Christian faith to rock-in-roll. Featured are subjects such as Kurt Vile, Flannery O’Connor, Taylor Swift and Benedict XVI.