In case you were not aware alcohol has a had a long history in the Church. Originally brewed by monks out of necessity for something
Off the Shelf 108 – John Bergsma If you are one who loves studying Scripture than this episode is for you. Dr. John Bergsma joins
It seems as though parents today are facing some of the greatest challenges ever in raising their kids. Now that may sound cliché but we
Off the Shelf 106 – Marge Fenelon Occasionally a book makes it’s way to me that gives me pause. A book that looks at the
2018 was quite the year. I still managed to get through my book per week personal threshold plus a few daily readers as well. My
Off the Shelf 105 – C. Bernard Ruffin We wrap 2018 up with my favorite saint, Padre Pio. Join author Bernard Ruffin and I as
What’s in a name? A question we sometimes here bears special meaning in a recently released book from Paul Thigpen. The Biblical Names of Jesus:
We draw upon the close of one year and anticipate the new. This seems to be what we do annually this time of year. Many
Off the Shelf 103 – Dino Piccinini I’ve recently gotten my hands on one of the most well-crafted rosaries I have ever owned. Actually, it
Looking for a good history book on an obscure topic in Church History? I can’t think of a better book to suit that bill than
Off the Shelf 102 – Father William P. Saunders We are in full Advent prep mode and I have a great book to share with
Advent has arrived, and now we look forward to celebrating the birth of the Messiah. We also prepare in anticipation for his second coming which
Off the Shelf 101 – Kendra Tierney Kendra Tierney made a concerted effort to bring the feasts and events of the liturgical calendar into her
Whoever will not receive you or listen to your words—go outside that house or town and shake the dust from your feet. – Matthew 10:14
Off the Shelf 100 – Mike Aquilina This week we celebrate the 100th episode of Off the Shelf. To do so we have guest Mike
As you read this you probably either A) have not dived into your Thanksgiving feast or B) just finished. You’re probably also going to say….really
What does it take to be a disciple? I don’t mean some quasi-contemporary feel good disciple. I mean a TRUE disciple of Jesus Christ. It
Occasionally a book makes it’s way to me that gives me pause. A book that looks at the faith in a manner that addresses the
Off the Shelf 097 John Michael Talbot This week’s guest requires no introduction. After four decades, fifty-plus albums, and thirty-plus books John Michael Talbot is
If you have ever sat down to pray the Rosary with young children, you know how challenging it can be. Though we try to coax
Introducing Pete Socks Pete Socks has established himself as one of the most reliable Catholic book reviewers out there today. In his seven years of
Introducing Pete Socks Pete Socks has established himself as one of the most reliable Catholic book reviewers out there today. In his seven years of
Pete Socks, the former book reviewer for Catholic Stand is now managing Breadbox Media, a Catholic-based, spiritually-focused, national podcast network. He will be posting podcasts regularly
Pete Socks, the former book reviewer for Catholic Stand is now managing Breadbox Media, a Catholic-based, spiritually-focused, national podcast network. He will be posting podcasts regularly
