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RADIO INTERVIEW: Resurrecting spiritual classics
The Catholic Review talks with Father Robert Nixon about how he goes about translating spiritual classics and we take a closer look at one of his recently completed translations, a book by Thomas A Kempis called “Meditations on Death: Preparing for Eternity.”
‘Befriending St. Joseph’, and imagining his silent sorrows
In “Befriending St. Joseph: Finding Faith, Hope and Courage in the Seven Sorrows Devotion” (Ave Maria Press, 2022), Deacon Greg Kandra was challenged to find a way to speak of — and perhaps for — this saint of silence.
Everyone must take part in politics for the common good, pope says
Everyone must engage in politics, which is simply what it means to take part constructively in the life of a nation or society, Pope Francis said in a new book of interviews.
In a polarized world, what is the mission of the church?
Father R. Aaron Wessman, the author of “The Church’s Mission in a Polarized World” (New City Press), explores how we might rein in the momentum of hate that is pushing us further and further apart.
Bible is ‘key to evangelization’ and soul of theology, says Bishop Barron
Bishop Robert E. Barron spoke to Catholic News Service about the Word on Fire Catholic Ministries’ Bible project, which will be a seven-volume series when completed.
Joyful Revolution: Happiness takes courage, rebellious spirit, pope says
According to Pope Francis, it takes courage and the grit of a “revolutionary” not only to follow Christ in today’s world, but also to be genuinely happy along the way.
In learning about saints, faith is strengthened, says book club participant
The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg began offering digital book clubs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020, and they continue several times a year under the direction of Anita DiGregory, virtual experience facilitator for the shrine.
Books for Christmas – 2022
A look at a few books that would make good Christmas gifts for Catholics.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Vatican II book: ‘To Sanctify the World’
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with author George Weigel about his new book, “To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II.” The author discusses why the documents that came out of the church’s 21st plenary council are as beautiful today as they were when they were issued.
Author, former Marine, ponders how faith tempers horror, violence
In addition to garnering a National Book Award, “Redeployment” marked Phil Klay as a writing force to be reckoned with.