“I would like my book to provide another option to families who want to commemorate the feast in a way that is both delightful and uplifting,” says author Thomas Williams. “I meant it as a fireside book, an around-the-table book, a bedside book for children young and old.”
Author hopes families find his retelling of Christmas story ‘uplifting’
Priest helps fellow homilists confront ‘crisis of bad preaching’
A good homily has many ingredients that unlock the secret of excellent preaching.
Made for love: Book explores what Bible says about being human
A 336-page book, published in Italian, “What is Man? An Itinerary of Biblical Anthropology” is designed as a launching pad for further biblical, theological and philosophical study.
Catholic publisher reissuing book with release of Jagerstatter biopic
With the release of the film biography of Blessed Franz Jagerstatter, “A Hidden Life,” the conscientious objector who was martyred by the Nazis, Orbis Books is reissuing its 10-year-old collection of the Austrian farmer’s letters and other writings from prison.
Cultural issues and how to address them at forefront of two new books
Two books that address cultural issues and what religion has to say about it.
New books for Catholic children discuss catechism, growing in faith
Here are some children’s books suitable for Christmas giving.
Advent book ideas
These books offer daily reading and reflections for a spiritual Advent season.
Tech can help or hinder faith of today’s young adults, authors say
T.J. Burdick draws from Scripture, saints, the catechism and his own addictive behavior to make a solid case for limiting smartphone use. Timothy O’Malley’s short book offers tools to discuss the Christian view of marriage.