Robert Curtis

  • March 30, 2016

BOOKS: New book republishes old classics with Christian themes

Despite being a person of faith, deeply involved in Church life and a sinner ever seeking God’s mercy,...
  • February 18, 2016

New book chronicles lives of great Dominicans

With the eighth centenary of the Order of Preachers, or Dominicans, upon us this year, the book is...
  • January 28, 2016

BOOKS: New book challenges societal definitions of justice and equality

Social Justice has been my deepest interest since my former Lay Dominican chapter decided to explore it for...
  • January 7, 2016

Novel retells martyrdom of St. Lawrence

As a book critic, novelist, and a professor of English and Creative Writing, I am always looking for...
  • November 24, 2015

New book shows how Bible supports Church teaching on Eucharist

New book shows how Bible supports Church teaching on Eucharist. It’s one thing to be born and baptized...
  • October 13, 2015

BOOKS: ‘Rediscover Jesus’ — To know Jesus is to live ‘radically,’ says new book

One thing that Catholics are always doing is rediscovering Jesus; it’s in our nature, and, if you will...
  • September 17, 2015

BOOKS: ‘Abolishing Abortion’ — Priests for Life founder outlines strategies to change society

Abortion is the hot-button issue of the day. Who among us can rationally argue that the protection of...
  • August 24, 2015

BOOKS: ‘Rocket Ships and God’ — Book uses science to argue for God’s existence

Dr. Martino takes the notion of faith and truth and paints broad-strokes directly into the secular world....
  • July 21, 2015

BOOKS: ‘Seeking Surrender’ — Story of friendship between layperson, monk makes for timely Year of Consecrated Life read

Say the words, “Roman Catholic,” and what are the first images that pop into people’s minds?...
  • July 20, 2015

BOOKS: ‘Christian Social Order’ — The authority of the Church’s teaching

With a deeper understanding of Church social doctrine and the willful act of putting away our useless pride,...