Those gray days of January and February (at least for those of us who live north of the Mason-Dixon Line) can be perfect for curling up with a good book. Why not make it something beneficial to your faith, too?  Jesus and the Jewish Roots…

Catholic liturgy has inspired composers for centuries. Classical luminaries such as Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and Berlioz have all composed sung Masses. Vespers services (that is, evening prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours) are among the…

Maybe you took a little break from spiritual reading this summer. Now that school is back in session, these books will help ease you back into the practice or help you with a particular need.  Catholic Baby Names for Girls and Boys Over 250…

It’s summertime, and the reading is easy. Only one of these titles tops 200 pages. All of them are packed with truth and inspiration, yet they are easy to digest.  Stunned by Scripture   How the Bible Made Me Catholic  by John Bergsma (Our…

Popular author, Scripture scholar, and EWTN host Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, takes on a question that has divided Catholics and Protestants for centuries. His book, Saved: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics (Our Sunday Visitor, 2017) examines…

Daily spiritual reading during Lent is a fantastic way to grow in our relationship with Christ. Almost any Catholic book will do, starting with the Bible, a work of theology, a saint’s life — you name it — it will work. But you might…

Still looking for Lenten reading? Here are a few ideas for you. Drawing Closer to Christ A Self-Guided Icon Retreat  By Joseph Malham (Ave Maria Press) That’s a pun in the title, because this do-it-yourself retreat is ideal for anyone with…

One morning back in February, I sat at the breakfast table, coffee in hand, to enjoy the pleasant ritual of reading our local paper. Within moments, my peaceful mood turned to one of misery. A former pastor had been credibly accused of…

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)…