Forgiveness WILL Make You Free
Pete Socks
April 18, AD2019
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As we enter the season of the Triduum we draw our attention to the suffering of our Lord and his ultimate forgiveness towards those who
Life Lessons – Off the Shelf 120 with Gary Jansen
Pete Socks
April 15, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 120 – Gary Jansen This week on Off the Shelf, Gary Jansen returns to discuss a recently released book from Image Books
Search No More
Pete Socks
April 11, AD2019
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We are all on a quest. A journey to find what we are ultimately meant to be. A journey to discover how to fill the
A Timeless History – Off the Shelf 119 with Steve Weidenkopf
Pete Socks
April 8, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 119 – Steve Weidenkopf The history of the Catholic Church is one word…FASCINATING. It”s a 2000 year history full of drama, intrigue,
Cut Through Doctrinal Confusion
Pete Socks
April 4, AD2019
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Navigating the teachings of the Church can be a daunting task. It is made even worse these days with rise of social media and along
Search No More – Off the Shelf 118 with Steve Hemler
Pete Socks
April 1, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 118 – Steve Hemler Everyone at some point in their is searching. They are after the truth so as to obtain happiness.
Prayer Guides for the Journey
Pete Socks
March 28, AD2019
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Prayer is a key component of our Catholic faith. Want to lead a solid faith life? Pray. Life has you down and you have nowhere
Hack Your Way to Holiness – Off the Shelf 117 with Patti Maguire Armstrong
Pete Socks
March 25, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 117 – Patti Maguire Armstrong Leading a holy life doesn’t have to be difficult. Simply put we just need to persevere. The
Let’s Talk About Character
Pete Socks
March 21, AD2019
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I’ve discovered a series of books that I am recommending to men today that I feel have the potential to spur on group discussion and
What DOES the Church Teach? – Off the Shelf 116 with Jimmy Akin
Pete Socks
March 18, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 116 – Jimmy Akin We are constantly inundated with what people THINK the Church teaches but do we really know what the
Dive into a “Timeless” History
Pete Socks
March 14, AD2019
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Many think that studying history is boring. They may equate reading history books to watching grass grow, a mundane task that is nap inducing at
Become a model of Catholic Character – Off the Shelf 115 with Mark McCann
Pete Socks
March 11, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 115 – Mark McCann I recently stumbled upon an AWESOME four book series for men that has the potential to change men
This Lent Remember Your Death
Pete Socks
March 7, AD2019
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You are going to die. These opening words hearkened me back seven years ago to the book that changed my life, Be A Man!: Becoming
Mary Leads the Way – Off the Shelf 114 with Christine Watkins
Pete Socks
March 4, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 114 – Christine Watkins Conversion stories are a powerful witness to the fact that we have a loving God intent upon a
A Fresh Look at the Stations of the Cross
Pete Socks
February 28, AD2019
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The Stations of the Cross are one of the oldest devotions in the Church. By journeying alongside Jesus as he travels through the phases of
Try giving up worry – Off the Shelf 113 with Gary Zimak
Pete Socks
February 25, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 113 – Gary Zimak Each Lent we are encouraged to give something up as a sacrifice during the penitential season. Most often
This Lent, Give Up Worry
Pete Socks
February 21, AD2019
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Worries. We all have them. They come in the form of finances, health, relationships and everything in between. Suffice it to say worries are a
A Heavenly Game: SaintCards – Off the Shelf 112 with David Williams
Pete Socks
February 18, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 112 – David Williams This week on Off the Shelf we have something a little different. David Williams is the developer behind
There’s something about Mary
Pete Socks
February 14, AD2019
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Amazing stories of conversion abound. It’s always a joy to read a book that puts these stories to paper for many to read. Of Men
Through the Year with Maria Von Trapp- Off the Shelf 111 with Rob Kenney
Pete Socks
February 11, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 111 – Rob Kenney This week Rob Kenney and I discuss an incredible resource that Sophia Institute Press has breathed new life
Promoting the Proper Use of Social Media
Pete Socks
February 7, AD2019
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When social media platforms arrived on the scene we were all a bit confused on what to do with them. Was this a fad? As
Social Media’s Role in Society – Off the Shelf 110 with Shaun McAfee
Pete Socks
February 4, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 110 – Shaun McAfee In the internet age we can find ourselves getting caught up in the quick reaction sound bites that
Processing Through the Year with the Von Trapp Family
Pete Socks
January 31, AD2019
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“How do you solve a problem like Maria? How do you catch a cloud and pin it down? How do you find the word that
Is There a Spirituality to Beer? – Off the Shelf 109 with Jared Staudt
Pete Socks
January 28, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 109 – R. Jared Staudt One of the oldest drinks known to man…next to water of course..is alcohol. Brewed out of necessity
