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Book Reviews. January 8, 2021

History of early American Catholics late author’s crowning achievement

By Catholic News Service

“This highly anticipated second volume in historian Kevin Starr’s history of Catholics in the United States is nothing short of glorious.”

Book Reviews. December 31, 2020

Authors provide guidance to Catholics on discerning their identity

By Catholic News Service

These three authors offer helpful and complementary perspectives on the question, “Who am I?”

Book Reviews. December 23, 2020

Coach’s story not just about basketball but about faith, love, God

By Catholic News Service

Those seeking a good dose of Catholic affirmation and inspiration will not be disappointed.

Book Reviews. December 22, 2020

Butler: Catholics must work together to make church ‘a place of mercy, love’

By Catholic News Service

n Frank J. Butler’s life, the roads he has traveled in philanthropy, social justice and the desire for reform all lead back to his deep devotion to the Catholic faith.

Book Reviews. December 18, 2020

Faith behind bars: Cardinal’s book shares spiritual insights from prison

By Catholic News Service

Australian Cardinal George Pell’s “Prison Journal” is the first of three volumes of these entries and details the run up to the cardinal’s first — and failed — attempt to appeal his conviction.

Book Reviews. December 18, 2020

Former Lutheran makes case for becoming a Catholic — like he did

By Catholic News Service

Robert C. Koons, the author of this remarkable book, gives a detailed explanation of why he believes that being Catholic makes more sense, historically, scripturally and theologically, than being Lutheran or, by extension, any other kind of mainline Protestant.

Book Reviews. December 15, 2020

Catholic author hopes book helps families enjoy spirit of Christmas together

By Catholic News Service

Catholic author Patricia Mohan Gallagher co-wrote “Christmas on Lindbergh Mountain: The True Story of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.” with her daughter Katelyn.

Book Reviews. December 13, 2020

Christmas cookbook offers range of recipes — for those who can afford them

By Catholic News Service

Four years after “The Vatican Cookbook” became a best-seller by revealing the secrets of the papal palate, authors David Geisser and Thomas Kelly have a sequel geared specifically for the holiday season in “The Vatican Christmas Cookbook.”

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