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‘Petook: The Rooster Who Met Jesus’ makes Easter story accessible for children
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‘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.”
Dante a ‘prophet of hope’ for the world, pope says
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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.
Thorough look at Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poetry reveals much about his faith
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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.
Coach’s story not just about basketball but about faith, love, God
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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.
History of early American Catholics late author’s crowning achievement
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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.
New children’s book breathes humanity into the stories of the saints
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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.”
Pope, in new book, talks about personal ‘lockdowns’ that changed his life
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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.
Dante is prophet of hope along life’s journey, pope says
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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.
7 Summer Reading Tips for Stragglers
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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.
Flannery O’Connor documentary opening in mid-July at virtual theaters
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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.
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