Five Books for Summer
Summer officially started last week, which means the annual sale on beach paperbacks has begun. But since many of the quick-read bestsellers are not exactly
Summer officially started last week, which means the annual sale on beach paperbacks has begun. But since many of the quick-read bestsellers are not exactly
What is the greatest treasure you have been given? Your health, your life, your gifts and talents, your family, your possessions? No — our greatest
One night I had a lot of questions about life and serving others. I felt like I wasn’t doing enough, or that I wasn’t doing
When I was growing up, I developed a vivid imagination. It was sparked by several stories that literally animated my childhood, mainly fairy tales that
Therefore, do not make any judgment before the appointed time, until the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is hidden in darkness
Pardon us for engaging in a little self-promotion, but Catholic writers from ages 14-45 who are wondering how they can use their talents to bring
(Warning: spoiler alert for A Tale of Two Cities after the image.) ___ Franz Kafka, author of the highly disturbing The Metamorphosis, wrote: “If the
As the days grow shorter and the Christmas holiday approaches, I always have the urge to curl up with a good book. If you’re looking
It is said that the most popular theory for the beginning of time and space is the Big Bang. This is the theory which states
What makes a book great? A great book touches people across cultures and nations; it is a tome that reflects the realities of humanity in
Imagination is twofold, retentive (reproductive) and creative (productive). The object of the first is a sensible reality, which we have previously perceived as such. The
Recently I had the chance to see Les Misérables on Broadway for the second time, and its themes of mercy, redemption, and sacrificial love have
When I first heard of the new Curious Little Catholic series I jumped for joy. As the mother of a two year old and a
While on retreat, a priest discussed the benefits of spiritual reading. He advised the retreatants to begin by reading authors whose name started with “St.”
“God was made man…If I could love a leper’s sores, couldn’t I love the boringness of Henry? But I’d turn from the leper if he
If 10 years ago you were to have told me I would be a Christian, I would not have believed you. If five years ago
Goodreads | Amazon Partners in Holiness is a poignant book telling us little-known stories about saints and how their angels guided them. It is a
Books come into our lives at different times for different purposes, sort of like friends. And like friends, some have a great impact and stay
Something Other Than God is the long awaited memoir from popular blogger Jennifer Fulwiler. The book, which is published by Ignatius Press, is a fantastic read
Brandon Vogt has written a masterpiece in Saints and Social Justice: A Guide to Changing the World (OSV, May 2014). Brandon’s writing and theological talents
A Book Review on Scott Hahn’s “Consuming the Word” I have always enjoyed Scott Hahn’s writing style. He makes theology personal and relatable. Almost anyone