Books and literature

Catholic book reviews, author interviews, and reflections on literature, faith, and culture. Dive into thoughtful Catholic perspectives on literature.

Think and Act Anew

Think and Act Anew By Father Larry Snyder (Orbis, 2010) “If you give a man a fish you feed him for a day,” goes the old saying, “but if you teach him to fish...

The Sacraments We Celebrate

The Sacraments We Celebrate: A Catholic Guide to the Seven Mysteries of Faith by Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi (Ave Maria Press, 2010) In the introduction to The...

The Greatest Prayer

The Greatest Prayer By John Dominic Crossan (HarperOne, 2010) John Dominic Crossan, the eminent if controversial scholar of the Bible, is most well known...

Little Star

Little Star by Anthony DeStefano and Illustrated by Mark Elliot (WaterBrook Press, 2010) Little Star is a tender Christmas tale about the smallest star in the...

The Star of Christmas

The Star of Christmas By Maria T DiVencenzo with illustrations by Elaine S. Verstraete (Winterlake Press, 2009) Opening the Christmas tree box is an emotional...