books BooksNewsWorld News Children’s book inspired by pastoral teaches lessons in overcoming racism Catholic News ServiceFebruary 1, 20202 min read “It is my hope that ‘Everyone Belongs’ will help families, schools and parishes engage in conversation and reflection about the dignity of every person made in God’s image,” Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana, said in a statement. #IamCatholicBooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsTurkey Bowl Turkey Bowl at 100: History of ‘Storied Rivalry’ preserved in book Nelson CoffinNovember 25, 20194 min read Read an excerpt from a new history of the Calvert Hall-Loyola Turkey Bowl. #IamCatholicBooksCommentaryThe Narthex New book highlights 12 historic homilies delivered in times of crisis George P. Matysek Jr.June 24, 20195 min read Spanning a time frame from the fourth century to the present, the carefully-selected works show how some of the Church’s greatest clergymen applied the word of God and the teachings of the Church to moments of crisis. BlogBooksOpen Window 67 Ways to Do the Works of Mercy with Your Kids (An author Q&A) Rita BuettnerMay 28, 20194 min read With very full lives, it can be easy to feel that there’s no way to fit anything else into your day. So, when I saw that Heidi Indahl had written 67 Ways to Do the Works of Mercy with Your Kids, I was immediately intrigued. BlogBooksOpen Window Be Brave in the Scared (A book review) Rita BuettnerMay 13, 20192 min read You’ll find love and life and transformation and beauty in Mary Lenaburg’s new book, Be Brave in the Scared. BlogBooksOpen Window Good Enough Is Good Enough: Q&A with Author Colleen Duggan Rita BuettnerApril 11, 20184 min read “Writing is such a form of prayer,” Colleen told me. “When I get out of the way, the Holy Spirit can really work through me.” BooksNewsWorld News Mark Twain’s autobiography renews debate: Was he anti-Christian? Catholic News ServiceJanuary 6, 20115 min read “There is one notable thing about our Christianity: bad, bloody, merciless, money-grabbing and predatory … ours is a terrible religion.” BooksLocal NewsNews Author recovers story of first American-Indian religious order George P. Matysek Jr.December 18, 20083 min read When 12-year-old Thomas Foley opened a shoebox in his Aunt Mame’s closet more than 65 years ago, he unwittingly uncovered the building blocks for a remarkable story of faith, courage and determination. Previous 1 … 10 11 … 11