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The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming 93 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen
Image Books / Doubleday Publishing Group, 1994
The Return of the Prodigal Son, Story of Homecoming
This book is soul-wrenching. A Must for everyone, regardless of religious affiliation. Brings together both priest and artist: Rembrandt's insights and those of Henri Nouwen. . .
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Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition 48 reviews
U.S. Catholic Church
Doubleday, 2003
Can't Rate the Catechism!
Rating this book is like rating a rulebook for football - the rules are the rules are the rules.
It is what it is; if you don't "like" the Catechism then Catholicism probably isn't for you. :-)
For those just beginning their exploration of Catholicism, you *should* own a copy of the Catechism, but you may also want a couple books that explain the Church in simpler language (the catechism ...
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Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light116 reviews
Mother Teresa, Brian Kolodiejchuk
Doubleday, 2007
"The Saint of Darkness"
Canadian born Rev. Brian Kolodiejchuk, MC, PH.D, one of the founding priests of the Missionaries of Charity Fathers and now director of the Mother Teresa Foundation, has provided us with an outstanding book. The book is a chronological compilation of Mother Teresa's private letters, revealing her inspiration (the vow, the call, the locutions and the visions) for the Missionaries of Charity and ...
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Catholic Social Teaching - Student Text (Revised) 1 review
Michael Pennock
Ave Maria Press, 2007
Catholic Social Teaching - Student Text (Revised)
Catholic Social Teaching - Student Text (Revised)
delivered in promised time frame
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Encountering Jesus in the New Testament2 reviews
Michael Pennock
Ave Maria Press, 2003
Excellent
The book arrived earlier than expected. It was in very good condition & package.
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The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully6 reviews
Joan Chittister
Bluebridge, 2008
Lessons in How to Live for Any Age!
When "The Gift of Years" by Joan Chittister made its way to my mailbox for me to review, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Was I really the right person to be reviewing this? After all, I am in my thirties, transitioning from youth to middle age. I'm not quite ready for senior citizen status yet. As it turned out, "The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully" is a wonderful lesson in how to ...
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St. Paul: Jubilee Year of the Apostle Paul Edition: A Bible Study for Catholics3 reviews
Mitch Pacwa
Our Sunday Visitor, 2008
Paul's letters: the oldest documents of the Catholic faith
Father Pacwa is a biblical scholar of remarkable depth, but he's also a preacher who can communicate to ordinary people. He has produced something remarkable here: a profound synthesis of St. Paul's thinking on a variety of subjects, but in a form that's digestible for parish groups and home Bible studies. His special focus is the Church's sacraments, but he also touches upon other doctrinal, ...
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Jesus of Nazareth148 reviews
Pope Benedict XVI
Doubleday, 2007
Sublime
This book is not so much a traditional biography per say but more of a biographical critical study. What made me buy it was an interest both in its subject and its author. The Pope, Joseph Ratzinger, is a figure who greatly fascinates me. He's a master's master and a scholar's scholar. Not that I'm a worthy appreciator of his skills as I am a Biblical ignoramus.
While I did learn a ton from ...
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St. Augustine Confessions (Oxford World's Classics)44 reviews
Saint Augustine
Oxford University Press, USA, 1998
An amazing look at the life of a spiritual giant
This book is a very powerful, memorable spiritual autobiography and Augustine tells his story like none other. He is transparent and honest at every turn, holding nothing back. He tells of his faith struggles, his sins and his temptations very candidly. The story of his conversion is truly beautiful and will stay with you. He has written in such a way that you truly see the hand of God at ...
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Render Unto Caesar: Serving the Nation by Living our Catholic Beliefs in Political Life1 review
Charles J. Chaput
Doubleday, 2008
A terrific read
I read this overnight and couldn't put it down. Chaput has an easy, engaging writing style, but don't let that fool you. He has a deep grasp of history and a forceful message about the role of Catholic faith in shaping and humanizing the public square. He deals with all the tough issues, but this is not primarily a book about abortion or Communion wars or which political party is good or bad. ...
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Bless Me, Ultima194 reviews
Rudolfo Anaya
Grand Central Publishing, 1999
Bless You Anaya
In this beautifully written coming of age tale, Anaya delivers part of the Mexican/American experience. The loss of innocence in the story refers to a religious quandry for Toni, a six year old boy. Should he adopt his mother's culture and become a priest or should he become like his father's family, the Marezes, and wander the plains as a cowboy? Should he accept the Catholic faith brought by ...
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Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church47 reviews
Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI
usccb, 2006
What should Catholics believe?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (904 pages) tells you how the clock works before it tells you the time. This book just tells you the time. If you want to know more about a question, then you can go to the big Catechism.
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Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain, and Defend the Catholic Faith26 reviews
Scott Hahn
Doubleday, 2007
"Powerful Reasons -- Powerfully Expressed"
The term "apologetics" is often viewed negatively. Because of its etymological roots, many people view the word synonymously with "apology" in the common sense -- a labored defense of something done wrong, or a justification of that which cannot be justified. As practiced by certain individuals of disingenuous character, where beliefs are attacked either based on a false presentation of facts ...
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Brideshead Revisited97 reviews
Evelyn Waugh
Back Bay Books, 1999
A Queer Theory Must!
As someone very interested in the field of Queer Theory, I was pleasantly surprised to pick up this book and discover such fascinating love relationships in the life of Charlie Ryder. Set between the two World Wars, Brideshead Revisited follows the life of Charlie Ryder and his dealings (and romances) with members of the Flyte family. Waugh has both a beautiful way with words and a scathing, ...
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The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth8 reviews
Brian Singer-Towns, Janet Claussen, ...
Saint Mary's Press, 2003
Excellent resource
It's getting harder and harder these days to find good information on the Church that isn't tainted by polemic. I have used this resource as part of confirmation programs, RCIA, high school classes, and had people tell me it was great just to peruse through as a reference. Faithful to the Catechism and the broader Tradition, but also engaging and apropos to the interests and questions of most ...
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Our Catholic Faith: Living What We Believe1 review
Michael Pennock
Ave Maria Press, 2005
Our Catholic Faith
My daughter needed this book for school. I came in a timely fashion and great condition. Price unbeatable.
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The New American Bible for Catholics: With Revised New Testament and Revised Book of Psalms32 reviews
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
World Catholic Press, 1990
Approved
Three Bibles, The Revised Standard Version-Catholic Edition, The Jerusalem Bible (1966) and the New American Bible (1970 edition) are approved by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Holy See for use in U.S. Catholic Churches. The New American Bible is the work of Catholic scholars and some non-catholic scholars in rendering the ancient text.
The introductions to each chapter are ...
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The Old Testament: Our Call To Faith and Justice1 review
Daniel L. Smith-Christopher
Ave Maria Press, 2004
Very well written and contains a wealth of information
I teach high school religion and decided to use this book as my textbook for the Old Testament. I am extremely happy with the book. It contains an incredible wealth of knowledge, but is still easy enough for high school freshwomen to understand. I am especially impressed with the carefully thought out wording of the book. The wording does not make judgements for the reader, but instead it ...
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What's So Great About Christianity128 reviews
Dinesh D'Souza
Regnery Publishing, 2007
Argument not required
Things that exist do not require an argument. An argument is required for things that do not exist. In fact a verbal edifice is required which must be constantly expanded and maintained. In this respect D'Souza is a competent workman.
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The Apostles19 reviews
Pope Benedict XVI
Our Sunday Visitor, 2007
Enjoyable and Revealing Perspective on the Apostles
Although I am a Protestant, I found the Pope's book enlightening and interesting. The first two chapters are rich in wisdom, pointing out our blessing of the Lord's very presence as we minister, and the living tradition which the Apostles and subsequent ministers have passed on to us. Throughout this book, the Pope pointed out the greater symbolism of various events in which the Apostles ...
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