This week as we near the feast day of Saint Edith Stein I would like to highlight the book My Sisters the Saints : A Spiritual Memoir by Colleen Carroll Campbell. This book is clearly geared towards other women as author Colleen Carroll Campbell outlines the trials of her life and how the writings of various saints helped her overcome these. In saying that, I still, as a male, found the book to be a very good read. Colleen is... Read more
PETE: For those unfamiliar, can you take a moment to explain your apostolate Real Men Pray the Rosary and your influences in starting it? DAVID CALVILLO: Real Men Pray The Rosary, Inc. is an apostolate formed to “promote the Rosary with conviction… in the light of Scripture, in harmony with the liturgy, and in the context of our daily lives.” That mission statement is derived directly from the 2002 Apostolic Letter issued by Pope John Paul II on the Rosary.... Read more
David Calvillo along with his wife are founder of the apostolate Real Men Pray the Rosary. In this book Real Men Pray the Rosary: A Practical Guide to a Powerful PrayerDavid takes it from his Texas home to the national stage. David begins the early part of the book telling the story of his (as he refers to is as) “Saul conversion story” through the prayer of the Rosary. In Chapter 2 titled “A Prayer for Men”, he follows up... Read more
This week I had the opportunity to interview Robert Moynihan, author of Pray for Me : The Life and Spiritual Vision of Pope Francis, First Pope From the America’s and editor of the magazine Inside the Vatican. Q: Pray for Me is a fantastic look into the first days and weeks of Pope Francis’ papacy. How much work does it take to undergo a project of this magnitude considering it was released a mere six weeks after Pope Francis’ election? A: I was... Read more
In Pray for Me: The Life and Spiritual Vision of Pope Francis, First Pope from the Americas, author Robert Moynihan offers the reader an inside look at the events of the days and weeks after Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio emerged on the balcony overlooking St. Peters Square as Pope Francis. The book is divided into three parts and includes a biographical section and a section of various topics with Pope Francis’ views on each. The most enjoyable section of the... Read more
The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth Third Edition published by Saint Mary’s Press is a valuable resource for teens and adults alike. This helpful reference book mirrors the Catechism of the Catholic Church in its layout and content. It covers the key teachings of the Catechism in a clear concise language. This handbook can be used by anyone who is just learning the Catholic faith or as a review and deeper learning for those who already know it. After three... Read more
Kevin Lowry has provided today’s worker with a fantastic guide to living their faith in the workplace. In his book Faith at Work: Finding Purpose Beyond the Paycheck, Kevin gives advice on how to evangelize and be a witness to Christ while attending to your daily work duties. This advice applies to any work environment from CPA, to machine operator, to ditch digger to stay-at-home mom. In the book Kevin draws from his experience as a CPA and COO of... Read more
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Lowry. Kevin is the author of the great book Faith at Work : Finding Purpose Beyond the Paycheck, as well Chief Operating Officer of The Coming Home Network. Q: As a convert myself I always find conversion stories interesting. Could you share yours with my readers? A: Well, the short version is that I grew up as the son of a Presbyterian minister and was bounced around several denominations as a kid.... Read more
Upon opening the pages of The Church Under Attackyou realize two things. First, this is a well-researched book dealing with a pivotal 500 year period in Church history. Second, the author has found a way to present this history in an entertaining fashion that draws you in. Dr. Diane Moczar has managed to do something not every author of a history book can do. Make learning history enjoyable. It would seem an impossible feat to do in a mere 234... Read more
This week’s interview is with Dr. Diane Moczar, author of a number of great books on Church history. Q: What inspired you to write The Church Under Attack? A: Well, my very first book was about the early centuries of the Church, and I had always felt I should finish the story. When I was a history professor I taught both History 101 and 102, and I wanted a Catholic History 102 book to keep the first one company. Q: What... Read more
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