Story of Austrian Catholic hero a must-read for World War II historians
byBy Eugene J. Fisher Catholic News Service “Alone Against Hitler: Kurt von Schuschnigg’s Fight to Save Austria From the Nazis” by Jack Bray. Rowman…
Book Reviews
Book on Catholic comedian Colbert both entertaining, academic
byBy Loretta Pehanich Catholic News Service “America’s Most Famous Catholic (According to Himself): Stephen Colbert and American Religion in the Twenty-First Century” by Stephanie…
Day biography invites fresh reflection on how to animate one’s faith
by“Dorothy Day: Dissenting Voice of the American Century” by John Loughery and Blythe Randolph. Simon & Schuster (New York, 2020). 436 pp., $30. There…
Three books on St. Francis bring new scholarship to light
byBy Kathleen Finley Catholic News Service “Francis of Assisi: Messenger for Today’s World”…
Catholic history of Civil War era blends scholarship, storytelling
byBy Nancy L. Roberts Catholic News Service “Faith and Fury: The Rise of Catholicism During the Civil War” by Father Charles P. Connor. EWTN…
New compilations bring together diverse writings of learned Brits
byBy Allan F. Wright Catholic News Service “John Henry Newman,” compiled by Ryan J. Marr. Pauline Books & Media (Boston, 2019). 160 pp., $12.95….
Cardinal’s reflections provide much food for spiritual thought
byBy Brian T. Olszewski Catholic News Service “Who Do You Say I Am?: Daily Reflections on the Bible, the Saints and the Answer That…
Guide to fasting offers helpful information for Lenten discipline
byBy Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service “Eat, Fast, Feast: Heal Your Body While Feeding Your Soul — A Christian Guide to Fasting” by Jay…
New books offer spiritual nourishment during Lent, Easter season
byWASHINGTON — Here are some new books that might be useful for your spiritual reading during Lent and the Easter season: — “Sacred Space…
Authors explore where faith and science meet
byBy Timothy Walch Catholic News Service “In the Beginning: A Catholic Scientist Explains How God Made Earth Our Home” by Gerard Verschuuren. Sophia Institute…