BOOKS: ‘Powerful’ read attacks culture of death, examines non-negotiable issues
In the opening line of her new book, “Non-negotiable: Essential Principles of a Just Society and Humane Culture,” Sheila Liaugminas writes, “We the people are losing our ability to think clearly or reason well.”
Books: Author offers two Catholic takes on recovery
Go into any modern bookstore or go online to any major bookseller and you will find oftentimes large self-help sections. Look closer and you...
Labor historian reviews bitter lessons from the union movement
"From the Jaws of Victory: The Triumph and Tragedy of Cesar Chavez and the Farm Worker Movement" takes a critical look at Chavez and...
FILMS: Football film shows players to ‘stand tall’ in game of life
It seems that making a non-animated movie without an abundance of adult language and relationships or excessive violence is a tall order for Hollywood, but it’s one that “When the Game Stands Tall” (Sony Pictures) successfully tackles.
‘Life-changing’ Jerusalem trip was cornerstone for new ‘Jesus’ book
Jesuit Father James Martin today has a hard time believing that he initially turned down a suggestion to go to Jerusalem as source material for his newest book, "Jesus: A Pilgrimage."
BOOKS: ‘When Jesus Was Twelve’: Cultural context, clearer vision
We’ve all read and heard the story of 12-year-old Jesus accompanying Mary and Joseph to Jerusalem for the annual Passover feast (Luke 2:41-52). Like any party with a whole gaggle of friends and relatives, even the best of parents lose track of their kids.
Nigerian priest republishes book on the priesthood
Fr. Fidelis Igwenwanne said the title of his recently republished book, “A Man for God and for Others,” encapsulates what we’re all called to do: “Love God and love neighbor.”
BOOKS: ‘R is for Rosary: A Catholic family alphabet’
I received this book, R is for Rosary, by Barbara Gowan and immediately thought – as a Lay Dominican – a book about St. Dominic and the story of how the Virgin Mary gave him the rosary. Then, I discovered it was a children’s book.
Media guide to Christmas programming (part 2)
Television program notes from Catholic News Service and EWTN tips viewers off to relevant Christmas programming through movies, Masses and music.
BOOKS: Something Other Than God: How I Passionately Sought Happiness and Accidentally Found It
Jennifer Fulwiler had no faith with which to take a leap. The big questions of life always nagged her and as she grew, she began to understand that her father’s science did not explain all things.
