Many of us have heard of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, which were developed by Saint Ignatius of Loyola. They are rather deep, and the book
Off the Shelf 150 – Michael Naughton We live in a world that puts a big emphasis on success. In some ways that’s okay but
Off the Shelf 149 – Rhonda Gruenewald This week we have a special episode just in time for National Vocation Awareness week. Rhonda Gruenewald joins me
If there is one thing I have grown to love since I began reviewing books it’s learning Church history. I do understand those who find
Long will the summer of 2018 be remembered. It was the summer the Catholic Church seemed to be receiving hit after hit at the hands
An interesting little book came to my attention this past week and it was one I felt worth sharing. Gretchen Crowe has written a wonderful
Let’s face it……our society is broken. There I said it. In some ways, we have come so far. Who would have ever thought that computers
Off the Shelf 145 – Sister Mary Ann Fatula Has your mind every turned to contemplating what heaven will be like? Have you considered the
Occasionally I will circle back around and put some additional focus on a book that is a staple in my library. This week I want
Catholics get a bad rap when it comes to the Bible. Our Protestant brothers and sisters often claim we do not read the Bible enough.
Want a strong faith life? You need a strong prayer life. How does one cultivate that, though? Some find it easy, and others don’t know
Off the Shelf 136 – Abby Johnson This week Abby Johnson joins me from the Breadbox Media booth at the Catholic Marketing Network Tradeshow in
We live in very confusing times. It has been such because society has chosen to twist reality and morph it into something it is not.
As time goes on, those of us in the faith come to a clearer realization of just what a mess the 1960s were. It was
We are in the age of the comic book hero. Marvel and DC rule the box office. It has become evident that comic books are
The battle for souls is real, and it’s happening right now….even as you read this review. This battle is far more real than anything Hollywood
One of the joys of being a book reviewer is learning new things about the Catholic faith and being able to pass along the books
I’ve been holding on to this review for a bit until I was able to work my way deeper into this book. I’m glad I
I recently stumbled upon an author who has created a series of books for young readers that I think are extraordinary tools for teaching the
What if you could take some time away to do some traveling? Where would you go? Would it be a trip to see historic sites?
Growing in holiness doesn’t have to be hard. In fact in can be quite easy. With a little creativity one can easily hack their way
Scripture study. It’s something we Catholics are often accused of not doing. Our Protestant brothers and sisters sometimes even claim we do not even read
Show of hands…how many participate in Eucharistic Adoration. Second show of hands…how many would like to have a book as a guide through your adoration
All right men listen up! (Oh and ladies with men in your lives let me have your ear as well) We have become weak, complacent,
