A Graphic Novel of an Original Superhero
Pete Socks
July 11, AD2019
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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
A Very Real Battle with Satan
Pete Socks
July 4, AD2019
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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
Marching Towards Sainthood – A Man For Our Times
Pete Socks
June 27, AD2019
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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
365 Days with a Saint
Pete Socks
June 20, AD2019
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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
Building the Faith in Little Ones
Pete Socks
June 13, AD2019
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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
Take a Little Trip
Pete Socks
June 6, AD2019
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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?
Holy Hacks as Easy as 1..2..3!
Pete Socks
May 30, AD2019
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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
Biblical Surprises Abound
Pete Socks
May 23, AD2019
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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
A Time for Adoration
Pete Socks
May 16, AD2019
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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
Time to Fill the Toolbox
Pete Socks
May 9, AD2019
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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,
The Long and Winding Road – Off the Shelf 122 with Dawn Eden Goldstein
Pete Socks
May 6, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 122 – Dawn Eden Goldstein Like most converts Dawn Eden Goldstein’s journey to the Catholic faith is an interesting one. On this
Regret Does Not Have to Control You
Pete Socks
May 2, AD2019
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Regret…many of us struggle with it. Like an invisible ball and chain it drags behind us, holding us back. Regret can press down upon us
Catholic Social Teaching – Off the Shelf 121 with Father Kevin McKenna
Pete Socks
April 29, AD2019
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Off the Shelf 121 – Father Kevin McKenna Catholic social teaching confuse you? Not certain what it is or what the Church really teaches on
Be Less Busy…Be More Prayerful!
Pete Socks
April 25, AD2019
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Prayer is easy if we take the time to do it and focus on the act itself. However, let’s face it, life is tough. We
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
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
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
