‘Befriending St. Joseph’, and imagining his silent sorrows March 17, 2023By Elizabeth Scalia OSV News Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, Saints, World News 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 February 27, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, Vatican, World News 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? February 20, 2023By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Books, Commentary 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 December 25, 2022By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Bible, Books, Feature, News, World News 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 December 17, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, Vatican, World News 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 December 17, 2022By Danielle Bean Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News 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 December 7, 2022By George Weigel Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Books, Commentary, The Catholic Difference A look at a few books that would make good Christmas gifts for Catholics.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Vatican II book: ‘To Sanctify the World’ October 10, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview 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 September 23, 2022By Mike Mastromatteo Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, News, World News In addition to garnering a National Book Award, “Redeployment” marked Phil Klay as a writing force to be reckoned with.
Author of new ‘Mother Teresa’ book shares his encounters with the saint September 7, 2022By Christina Lee Knauss Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, News, Saints, World News Generations of people have come to know St. Teresa of Kolkata, better known as Mother Teresa, as a humanitarian, a role model, an example of holiness in action and an intercessor with God.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith August 1, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Is there intelligent extraterrestrial life elsewhere in the universe? And if there is, what do the Catholic Church, Scripture and theology have to say about it?
Former assistant fire chief aims to create ‘sense of hope’ in 9/11 memoir July 15, 2022By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, World News Joseph W. Pfeifer’s book, “Ordinary Heroes: A Memoir of 9/11” (Penguin Random House), published last year, won a Christopher Award in June. The awards, first presented in 1949 by the Christophers organization, founded in 1945 by Maryknoll Father James Keller, are presented annually for works that embody “the highest values of humanity.”
