My First Missal published by Pauline Books and Media and written by Maria Grace Dateno is a wonderful little missal for young child to follow along with the Holy Mass. Not only does this book include the exact words of the updated current Mass, but it also includes a brief explanation of each part of the Mass. It was particularly helpful for my daughter in preparing for her First Reconciliation and First Communion. I especially like that it includes a... Read more
Q: Your book Man Up! Becoming the New Catholic Renaissance Man , sounds an alarm to Catholic men that it’s time for a change. You have brought together twelve talented contributors to the book including Jesse Romero, Kevin Vost, Kevin Lowry and Shane Kapler. How difficult was it to coordinate this project? I was amazed at the willingness of these gentlemen to get involved. One author after the other was gracious and excited about this project. I think the main... Read more
This week author Jared Zimmerer sponsors the CBB giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a copy of Man Up!: Becoming the New Catholic Renassaince Man by Jared Zimmerer. Click here to read my review of this book. I use Rafflecopter to run my giveaways which makes it simple for you and me! Enter below. The contest starts at midnight tonight EST and will end 12AM EST Friday 6/20 with a winner being announced later that day. Good Luck! a Rafflecopter... Read more
It seems in today’s society the deck is stacked against us men. We have television shows that have gone from portraying men as strong fathers to bumbling idiots. We have a society that has portrayed the role of fatherhood as diminished and not necessary. This has led to men becoming misguided and soft when it comes to their roles as fathers and Catholics in general. Thankfully there are a number of books on the market written to help us men... Read more
Laura is back with another review for the Kids Corner. My kids love “Look and Find” books. They are usually fighting over them and when one of my children does sit down to look this type of book over, the other one is peering over their shoulder trying to find everything first! So I was very excited when I discovered the “Search and Learn” book Can You Find Saints?: Introducing Your Child to Holy Men and Women by Philip D.... Read more
PETE: I have asked this of other Patristic experts, most notably Mike Aquilina, so I would like your take on this one. What makes the Church Fathers so relevant today? JIMMY AKIN: They are the hinge that connects our age to the apostolic age. They are an indispensable link in the transmission of the Faith from the first century to today. They also provide key context needed to understand some of the material in Scripture. PETE: Your book The Fathers... Read more
This week Catholic Answers sponsors their first CBB giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a copy of The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church by Jimmy Akin. Click here to read my review of this book. I use Rafflecopter to run my giveaways which makes it simple for you and me! Enter below. The contest starts at midnight tonight EST and will end 12AM EST Friday 6/13 with a winner being announced later that... Read more
The early days of Christianity are perhaps the most influential and misunderstood periods in Church history. It is definitely a period that deserves your time and study. Thankfully there are a few books on the market to aid with your research. The Fathers Know Best :Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church by Jimmy Akin is one of those and it is a solid resource on the thought of the Church Fathers. This book is packed full... Read more
PETE: You are a prolific writer with a multitude of books published. This is a two part question. How do you decide on what you will write about and what led you to the topic of your latest book Angels and Saints? SCOTT HAHN: My problem is that I’m a compulsive reader about things that interest me — and I’m interested in so many things. Reading books makes me want to write books. I like to respond to what other... Read more
This week Image Books sponsors the CBB giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a copy of Angels and Saints: A Biblical Guide to Friendship with God’s Holy Ones by Scott Hahn. Click here to read my review of this book. I use Rafflecopter to run my giveaways which makes it simple for you and me! Enter below. The contest starts at midnight tonight EST and will end 12AM EST Friday 6/06 with a winner being announced later that day. Good Luck!... Read more
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