Spanning a time frame from the fourth century to the present, the carefully selected works show how some of the church’s greatest clergymen applied the word of God and the teachings of the church to moments of crisis.
New book highlights 12 historic homilies delivered in times of crisis
Women’s stories offer concrete tips for daughters of God
Three recent books aim to fill a gap in publishers’ catalogs: books about feminine spirituality.
Book describes Counter-Reformation content of Catholic art
The book’s aim is to show how Catholic art “saved the faith” in the aftermath of the Protestant Reformation that questioned important Catholic doctrines such as the number of sacraments, Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist and the intercession of Mary and the saints.
Truly understanding Christ can transform Christians, author says
“The Universal Christ” by Father Richard Rohr is an inviting work of spirituality aiming to guide Christians toward greater faith maturity than a doctrinal treatise.
Fictional dialogue shows Catholic, Protestant beliefs on Eucharist
Author Peter Kreeft offers an accessible and believable portrayal of the two great English apologists, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, in a fictional ecumenical conversation that includes the Rev. Billy Graham.
Novelist looks at writings, influence of Trappist monk Thomas Merton
To observe the 100th birthday in 2015 of one of the most popular and influential Catholic literary figures of the 20th century, author Mary Gordon wrote a book based on a lecture which launched an exhibition of Mertonian papers.
Books on Catholic customs, although beautiful, fall short on history
These two books have some limitations but are beautifully published volumes that have the challenge of sharing the traditions of the Catholic faith and why some other practices have emerged and continuted.
USCCB releases pope’s book on devil, spiritual tools to combat evil
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a new book of Pope Francis’ teachings on the history of the devil, “his empty promises and works” and “how we can actively combat him.”