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When the clergy abuse scandal hits close to home
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…
Meet the Catholic couple who risked their lives for others during the Holocaust
We need to be reminded of the good in people. Year by year, the Holocaust fades further and further from memory and finds permanent rest in the annals of history. There will be a point, certainly during some of our lives, when there will be…
Catholic beach reads: 16 page-turners for your summer vacation
Catholic authors don’t just write nonfiction. Whether you enjoy historical fiction, sci-fi, or suspense, there’s Catholic fiction for every taste. Bring one of these novels along on your summer travels. Biblical fiction Stephanie Landsem’s…
Books for dads
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…
‘A former streetcar conductor who became a Franciscan friar’
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)…
Books for the Catholic nerd
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…
Books to nurture your faith this summer
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?…
Spring Spiritual Reading
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…
Books to Continue Your Faith Journey During Easter
Perhaps during Lent you started the habit of reading something spiritual. Keep developing your faith this Easter season with these books.
Reading to Draw You Closer to Christ this Lent
How The Choir Converted the World Through Hymns, With Hymns, and In Hymns by Mike Aquilina (Emmaus Road Publishing) Author Mike Aquilina has made the theology of the early Fathers of the Church accessible to everyday Catholics. Now he shows…
