Category: BOOKS

  • 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...
  • September 11, 2015

Fascinating format can promote understanding among religions

A new book defines what interreligious dialogue should not be and what it can be, and the deepening...
  • 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....
  • August 7, 2015

Author explores how art, architecture lead us to prayer

Images and architecture, he writes, can teach us and lead us to prayer as do the Scriptures, acting...
  • July 25, 2015

BOOKS: Thought-provoking, inspiring almanac will delight Catholic gardeners

Each chapter highlights a particular month's religious themes, traditions, feasts and special saints and offers unique gardening lore...
  • 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,...
  • June 21, 2015

Children’s reading: books to pray, learn with all summer long

A mother of two reviews an array of morally suitable books for children ages 3-14 that might keep...
  • May 27, 2015

BOOKS: ‘Miracle Man’ author shares journey of resurrection, redemption

We all love journey stories, especially those that tell us how someone got to where they are and...
  • May 5, 2015

Actress Mulgrew visits Iowa hometown, reflects on life during book tour