Throughout his papacy, St. John Paul II called on parents to recommit themselves to the vows they made in matrimony and again during their children’s baptisms: to … Read More
Book Reviews
Conversational dialogues offer insights into Pope Francis’ views
Two new collections of conversations with Pope Francis illuminate his vision for the church in the 21st century. “A Future of Faith: The Path of Change in … Read More
Collection of essays chronicles search for order through two decades
Since Michael Novak’s death in early 2017, the undisputed title of most influential Catholic neoconservative has belonged to George Weigel. Along with Novak and the late Father … Read More
Books provide good introductions to saintly pope, venerable archbishop
When it comes to quoting popes, homilists and workshop speakers often choose words from Pope Francis, St. John Paul II and St. John XXIII to make their … Read More
Edifying biographies highlight stories of brave contemporary Catholics
The newest entries in Liturgical Press’ People of God series, these books offer accessible, edifying biographies that are the hallmark of the excellent series. In engaging and … Read More
Authors offer faith-filled ways to deal with process of grieving
When someone we love dies, most people experience grief. That grief can take many shapes and forms, can last for years or for a short time, and … Read More
New books explore young adult outreach in face of today’s challenges
The foreign policy texts and mass-market spy thrillers of the late 1980s often inspire a feeling of “if only they knew.” Examining the strengths of the Soviet … Read More
Catholic coach’s story of loss and redemption told in new book
WASHINGTON — Longtime baseball writer and broadcaster Tim Kurkjian has called it “the greatest baseball story ever told.” And one of its central characters is a Catholic … Read More
‘Bird’s-eye view’ of famed evangelist chronicles his strengths, flaws
The Rev. Billy Graham was just shy of his 100th birthday when he died last November. His death meant the loss of one of America’s best-known Christian … Read More
History of papacy needs to be read with critical eye
Early in “Absolute Power,” Paul Collins says 1799 “was probably the lowest point in the history of the papacy.” What follows is a look at Catholic history … Read More
