Catholic history of Civil War era blends scholarship, storytelling
By Nancy L. Roberts Catholic News Service “Faith and Fury: The Rise of Catholicism During the Civil War” by Father Charles P. Connor. EWTN…
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New compilations bring together diverse writings of learned Brits
By Allan F. Wright Catholic News Service “John Henry Newman,” compiled by Ryan J. Marr. Pauline Books & Media (Boston, 2019). 160 pp., $12.95….
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Between Amens – How do we embrace baptism during Lent?
Here’s a mid-Lent pop quiz for you: What are the two parts of what the church calls the “twofold character” of the Lenten season?…
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Cardinal’s reflections provide much food for spiritual thought
By Brian T. Olszewski Catholic News Service “Who Do You Say I Am?: Daily Reflections on the Bible, the Saints and the Answer That…
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Guide to fasting offers helpful information for Lenten discipline
By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service “Eat, Fast, Feast: Heal Your Body While Feeding Your Soul — A Christian Guide to Fasting” by Jay…
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New books offer spiritual nourishment during Lent, Easter season
WASHINGTON — Here are some new books that might be useful for your spiritual reading during Lent and the Easter season: — “Sacred Space…
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Authors explore where faith and science meet
By Timothy Walch Catholic News Service “In the Beginning: A Catholic Scientist Explains How God Made Earth Our Home” by Gerard Verschuuren. Sophia Institute…
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Between Amens – A life of faith is seamless
Last Saturday morning, I paid $4.00 for the privilege of sitting in the stands at a grade school gymnasium to watch my son’s fifth-grade…
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Author explores literature from Homer to Tolkien
By Patrick Brown Catholic News Service “Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know” by Joseph Pearce. Ignatius Press (San Francisco, 2019). 210 pp., $16.95. Every…
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Between Amens – ‘Alexa, when is Easter?’
“Alexa, when is Easter?” I asked, pre-stressing for what will be a very busy spring in the Office of Worship. “Easter is Sunday, April…
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Flannery O’Connor’s letters sparkle, but editor’s commentary lacking
By Rachelle Linner Catholic News Service “Good Things Out of Nazareth: The Uncollected Letters of Flannery O’Connor & Friends,” edited by Benjamin B. Alexander….
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Catholic publisher reissuing book with release of Jagerstatter biopic
WASHINGTON — With the release of a film biography of Blessed Franz Jagerstatter, the conscientious objector who was martyred by the Nazis, Orbis Books…
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Between Amens — Advent is now: Urgent spirituality
By Dr. Karen Shadle It is late afternoon on the day this column is due. Come, Holy Spirit. Whenever I find myself racing against…
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Between Amens – Faith in our homes
What makes a Catholic? I imagine there are as many unique answers to this question as there are readers. Consider your own experience. You…
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