“Holy Land Pilgrimage” by Stephen J. Binz. Liturgical Press (Collegeville, Minnesota, 2020). 303 pp., $24.95. A Christian pilgrim to the Holy Land is quickly impressed by the … Read More
Book Reviews
New books offer unique perspectives on long road to sainthood
“Black Catholics on the Road to Sainthood,” edited by Michael R. Heinlein. Our Sunday Visitor (Huntington, Indiana, 2021). 96 pp., $9.95. “The Saint Makers: Inside the Catholic … Read More
Collection helps readers find value in human suffering
“The Way of Suffering: Readings for an Enlightened Life,” edited by Michael Leach, James T. Keane and Doris Goodnough. Orbis Books (Maryknoll, New York, 2020). 224 pp., … Read More
Authors explain Catholic topics clearly but write from certain ideology
“I’m Catholic. Now What?” by Shaun McAfee. Our Sunday Visitor (Huntington, Indiana, 2019). 335 pp., $19.95. “What to Say and How to Say It: Discuss Your Catholic … Read More
History of American Catholicism will set standard for years to come
“American Catholics: A History” by Leslie Woodcock Tentler. Yale University Press (New Haven, Connecticut, 2020). 416 pp., $30. This sweeping history starts with the first Spanish missionary … Read More
Scholarly look at clerical sex abuse crisis still an accessible read
“Clerical Sexual Misconduct: An Interdisciplinary Analysis,” edited by Jane F. Adolphe and Ronald J. Rychlak. Cluny Media (Providence, Rhode Island, 2020). 480 pp., $29.95. Two years ago, … Read More
Cardinal’s reflections provide much food for spiritual thought
“Who Do You Say I Am?: Daily Reflections on the Bible, the Saints and the Answer That Is Christ” by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan. Image (New York, … Read More
Authors celebrate cathedrals in wake of devastating Notre Dame fire
“Notre-Dame: A Short History of the Meaning of Cathedrals” by Ken Follett. Viking (New York, 2019). 62 pp., $17. “Notre Dame de Paris: A Celebration of the … Read More
New books offer spiritual nourishment during Lent, Easter season
WASHINGTON — Here are some new books that might be useful for your spiritual reading during Lent and the Easter season: — “Sacred Space for Lent 2020” … Read More
Retired pope, Vatican cardinal write book defending priestly celibacy
VATICAN CITY — Since marriage and priesthood both demand the total devotion and self-giving of a man to his vocation, “it does not seem possible to realize … Read More
