First book for local author affirms, boosts role of Catholic singles
“This is about all of us,” Judy Keane wrote in the introduction. “Those who are just starting out, those who have never married, those who have survived broken relationships, those who have not lived according to the Church..."
Poetry, illustrations, more help ring in children’s Christmas reading
The following books, including one by an Arizona author, are suitable for Christmas giving.
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 a year of on-going formation. The first question that the facilitator asked, to illustrate what social justice meant, was, “How many people in the world live on less than two dollars a day?”
Archbishop Sheen’s niece recalls happy times with her uncle in new book
WASHINGTON (CNS) — As a child, Joan Sheen Cunningham got to travel with her parents from their Illinois home to visit her uncle, first in Washington, then later in New York City.
Well-known author, speaker shares 60-minute guide to God’s plan for love
Evert thought a “one-hour treatment” of Theology of the Body would be more accessible to the common Catholic, especially those seeking a resource to share with others not familiar with the teaching.
Life of recently declared U.S.-born martyr chronicled in book
It’s about German migrants braving the new world and the unknown, building families, communities, and Church, and leaving a legacy to inspire us all.
‘Sun’ correspondent publishes new novel on Middle East persecution
Joyce Coronel has never been to Iraq or Syria, but you couldn’t tell by reading her latest book, “Cry of Nineveh.” Coronel, a longtime reporter for The Catholic Sun, just published her second novel based on the persecution of Christians in the Middle East.
Church, world need St. Joseph’s spiritual care in tough times, says priest
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WASHINGTON (CNS) — Marian Father Donald Calloway believes the Holy Spirit wants to draw Catholics’ attention to St. Joseph, husband of Mary and earthly...
Novel retells martyrdom of St. Lawrence
As a book critic, novelist, and a professor of English and Creative Writing, I am always looking for Catholic novels to read and review. Richard Novak’s new novel, The Platonia Chamber fits that bill; not only that, but the subject of the novel is of great personal delight — St. Laurentius or St. Lawrence, deacon to the 24th Bishop of Rome, Sixtus II.
Minnesota writer helps incarcerated women pen stories of hurt, hope
"(The project) started out as a writing exercise because I teach creative writing. It turned out to be personal writing and ministry. I call it 'Heart and Soul Writing,'" she said.
