Father’s Day is June 17 this year. There are a lot of great Catholic books out there, but here are some with extra guy appeal. Grit & Glory Cross Training Your Body and Soul by Kaiser Johnson (Our Sunday Visitor) Kaiser Johnson is…

This month’s online book roundup includes reading about a future American saint, a children’s Christmas story, and a book to help us with technology in this age of distraction. Father Solanus Casey by Catherine M. Odell (Our Sunday Visitor)…

As the writer of the Bookshelf column for Catholic Digest, I find the most difficult part of the job isn’t the actual writing, but the selection process. Anywhere from 12 to 20 new titles come through my mailbox each month. After weeding…

Biblical typology is an area of Scripture study that points out persons and events in the Old Testament called “types,” prophetic signs of Jesus in his incarnation, teachings, death, and resurrection. Calling Jesus “the New Adam” and Mary…

The long, relaxing days of summer do not mean you have to take a vacation from learning about our Catholic faith. Take these books to the pool or beach and see what you learn while taking that much-deserved break. Who Am I to Judge?…

May is dedicated to the Blessed Mother. Two of the books covered here will teach you more about Mary and draw you closer to her and her Son. “And coming to her, said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you” (Luke 1:28). Mary of…

Perhaps during Lent you started the habit of reading something spiritual. Keep developing your faith this Easter season with these books.