Radio Interview: The Spiritual Power of the St. Benedict Cross and Medal August 26, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints The cross and medal of St. Benedict is considered one of the most powerful sacramentals of the Catholic Church. But where did this spiritual object come from, and how did it derive its power?
Radio Interview: Following the non-violent Jesus August 12, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Father John Dear has dedicated his life to promoting peace and nonviolence. The internationally known author, activist and teacher of peace and nonviolence has been nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize and has worked with St. Teresa of Kolkata, Daniel and Philip Berrigan, Coretta Scott King and many others.
Into the desert with St. Anthony of Egypt August 12, 2024By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Books, Commentary, Saints “The Life of St. Anthony of Egypt,” written by St. Athanasius, his contemporary and friend, tells the story of this great Desert Father and was a natural fit to read in the heat of July.
Stop and read: Pope praises spiritual value of literature and poetry August 6, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Books, News, Vatican, World News Every Christian, but especially seminarians, should set aside their screens regularly and spend time with a book of literature or poetry, Pope Francis said.
Radio Interview: ‘Grand Slam for God’ – baseball player to priest July 15, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Sports, Vocations Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Father Burke Masters of the Diocese of Joliet about his book, “Grand Slam for God.” Father Masters talks about his conversion to Catholicism in high school, and his journey through the College World Series and pro baseball along the way to discerning the call to the priesthood. Learn about his struggles and joys.
Comic book tells story of Buffalo priest up for sainthood and beloved for his work with poor June 22, 2024By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Books, News, Saints, World News Dubbed by local newspapers as “the padre of the poor,” Father Baker (1842-1936) built, in addition to the basilica, an orphanage, a maternity hospital, a trade school and a home for infant care.
New book examines history of the fall of Roe and central role Catholics played in effort June 21, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News In the nearly 50 years separating Roe v. Wade from the Supreme Court’s June 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that reversed the court’s previous abortion precedent, abortion opponents argued against the Roe ruling many of them saw as judicial overreach.
Sin will not keep Jesus away, pope pens in preface to Father Martin’s book June 4, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, News, Vatican, World News Jesus considers all the baptized to be his friends and will always try to restore them to life and health as he did with his friend Lazarus in the Gospel, Pope Francis wrote.
‘Wildcat’ a reminder of Flannery O’Connor’s enduring attraction May 9, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Books, Movie & Television Reviews Ethan Hawke knows “Wildcat,” his film about the life and imagination of Southern writer Flannery O’Connor released May 3, is unlikely to attract general audiences. “It’s a difficult subject matter for a lot of people. They don’t know what to make out of it,” he said in a Q&A with media April 30. The film […]
Radio Interview: Books and Authors: ‘My Life with the Jedi’ and ‘The Coin Flip’ May 6, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Eric Clayton about his book, “My Life with the Jedi… The Spirituality of Star Wars,” and discusses how the religious elements of good, evil and redemption play into the epic saga. Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. chats with Elizabeth “Libby” Smith about her book, “The Coin Flip,” a historical novel based on a real-life event.
Radio Interview: Who really was St. George? April 22, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints The dragon-slaying tale of St. George is most likely mythological. The saint is not. But who was this elusive figure? With the Feast of St. George coming up April 23, George Matysek talks with Hanael Bianchi, author of “St. George’s Day: A Cultural History of England’s National Holiday.”
Radio Interview: Deacon Fritz Bauerschmidt on the Love that is God April 8, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Deacon Frederick “Fritz” Bauerschmidt discusses the nature of the love of God and how it can affect our lives. His book, “The Love that is God” was awarded the Michael Ramsey Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious awards for theological writing.
