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
Off the Shelf 115 – Mark McCann I recently stumbled upon an AWESOME four book series for men that has the potential to change men
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
Off the Shelf 114 – Christine Watkins Conversion stories are a powerful witness to the fact that we have a loving God intent upon a
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
Off the Shelf 113 – Gary Zimak Each Lent we are encouraged to give something up as a sacrifice during the penitential season. Most often
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
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
Off the Shelf 111 – Rob Kenney This week Rob Kenney and I discuss an incredible resource that Sophia Institute Press has breathed new life
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
“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
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
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
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
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
