books BooksCommentaryEasterFeatureThe Narthex ‘Petook: The Rooster Who Met Jesus’ makes Easter story accessible for children George P. Matysek Jr.April 1, 20214 min read Parents looking to introduce their children to the Easter story in a loving, gentle way have a great resource in “Petook: The Rooster Who Met Jesus.” BooksFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Dante a ‘prophet of hope’ for the world, pope says Junno Arocho EstevesMarch 25, 20213 min read The life and works of the famed Italian poet Dante Alighieri remain a lasting treasure that embodies the virtue of hope so desperately needed in today’s world, Pope Francis said. BooksFeatureNewsWorld News Thorough look at Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poetry reveals much about his faith Catholic News ServiceFebruary 3, 20216 min read Anyone seeking to understand Hopkins’ poetry, particularly its deep spiritual depth, will find “A Heart Lost in Wonder” indispensable. BooksFeatureNewsSportsWorld News Coach’s story not just about basketball but about faith, love, God Brian T. OlszewskiJanuary 21, 20214 min read What makes his contribution to the genre unique is that his autobiography/success story includes 34 references to God, 87 mentions of love, 23 for faith and 71 for family. BooksNewsWorld News History of early American Catholics late author’s crowning achievement Nancy L. RobertsJanuary 13, 20215 min read This highly anticipated second volume in historian Kevin Starr’s history of Catholics in the United States is nothing short of glorious. #IamCatholicBooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewSaints New children’s book breathes humanity into the stories of the saints George P. Matysek Jr.January 12, 20214 min read Carey Wallace’s new children’s book, “Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace, and Courage,” shows that holy men and women – whose miraculous deeds, charitable works and battles with armies, beasts and demons she chronicles with gusto – were also what Wallace calls “relentlessly human.” BooksCoronavirusFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope, in new book, talks about personal ‘lockdowns’ that changed his life Cindy WoodenNovember 23, 20203 min read While the coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions have interrupted people’s lives and brought suffering on a global scale, every individual — including the pope — has or will experience traumatic interruptions in their lives, Pope Francis said in a new book. Arts & CultureBooksFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Dante is prophet of hope along life’s journey, pope says Carol GlatzOctober 13, 20202 min read In the run-up to next year’s 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri, Pope Francis said he hoped people would read the Italian poet’s work, especially the “Divine Comedy,” which still resonates today. BooksCommentaryFeatureUnconditional 7 Summer Reading Tips for Stragglers Robyn BarberryAugust 20, 20208 min read I have been teaching English for 14 years and can share with you a few tips that can help your child stop procrastinating and start celebrating the start of the school year. BooksFeatureMovie & Television ReviewsNewsWorld News Flannery O’Connor documentary opening in mid-July at virtual theaters Carol ZimmermannJuly 11, 20205 min read “Flannery,” a documentary about the life and writings of Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor, opens in select virtual cinemas nationwide July 17. Previous 1 … 9 10 11 … 12 Next