Category: Book reviews
My Master’s Touch: A Heartwarming Tale of Love, Loyalty, and Devotion by Lynda M. Nelson (120 pages) As we grew up, this little hardcover book became a favorite of ours. Even now, just seeing the book on the shelf takes me back to Advent many years ago, when Mom would gather us in the glowRead more
Augustine Came to Kent by Barbara Willard (179 pages) This is not the story of St. Augustine (author of Confessions), but the story of yet another great saint: St. Augustine of Canterbury. Although he is not as “popular” as St. Augustine of Hippo, this is not a story to be missed! Augustine of Canterbury wasRead more
Our Savior And His Love For Us by Father Garrigou-LaGrange (398 pages) Among the hundreds of books Fr. Garrigou-LaGrange wrote during his lifetime is a fascinating work focusing on the relationship between Christ’s divinity and the redemption of humanity. This book features 32 different topics on the life of Christ with the purpose of understandingRead more
The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith by Josephine Nobisso (32 pages) How important is one Mass? The Weight of a Mass is a beautifully illustrated book to teach children- and adults!- how much a single Mass is worth. When an old woman begs a crust of bread in exchange for one Mass, the angryRead more
St. Maria Goretti: In Garments All Red by Fr. Godfrey Poage, C.P. (87 pages) Most people know the story of young Maria Goretti who chose to die, rather than commit a mortal sin. Few, however, know the amazing and beautiful story that preceded and followed Maria’s death. How did Maria make such a remarkable decisionRead more
Forty Dreams of St. John Bosco by St. John Bosco (234 pages) ” ‘You hideous beast,’ I exclaimed… Amid the general uproar, I realized that I could get nothing more from the monster… Then I sprinkled holy water all about, and in the pandemonium which ensued, all those cats scurried away. The din awakened me, andRead more
The Secret of Mary by St. Louis Marie de Monfort (89 pages) “Predestinate soul, how are you to do it? What means will you choose to reach the height to which God has called you?… It all comes to this, then: that you should find an easy means for obtaining from God the grace necessaryRead more
The Deliverance of Sister Cecilia as told to William Brinkley (223 pgs.) From the very first page, Sister Cecilia’s story is gripping and suspenseful. Through determination and many sacrifices, Cecilia transforms from a simple farm girl to a courageous nun able to outwit the Communists while remaining loyal to her calling. Sister Cecilia’s unique story-telling weavesRead more
The Hidden Treasure: Holy Mass by St. Leonard of Port Maruice (123 pages) “Treasures, however great and precious, are never appreciated until examined, counted over, and summed up.” Thus begins one of the most compelling discussions of the Mass ever written. As Catholics, we tend to take the Mass for granted, attending out of obligation,Read more
The Life of Little Nellie of Holy God , complied from authentic sources (99 pages) Christ Himself declared that to enter Heaven, we must be like little children. The life of Nellie Organ is a beautiful example of the childlike innocence and love that we should all strive for. Though she would only live toRead more
The Imitation of Mary by Alexander de Rouville (319 pages) What better way to Christ than through His own mother? By following in the footsteps of the Blessed Mother, we not only increase our devotion to her, but also to Christ Himself. This beautiful little blue book, The Imitation of Mary , by Alexander deRead more
My Brother Pier Giorgio Frassati: His Last Days by Luciana Frassati (120 pgs.) In this inspiring story of a modern-day saint, Luciana Frassati tells the story of her brother’s heroic last days. Pier Giorgio Frassati lived a very full and busy life before his untimely death at the age of 24. Luciana’s story reveals thatRead more
Saint Théresè of Lisieux comic by R. Maric (30 pgs.) This book is available for purchase on Amazon.com. This book offers a fun way to learn about the life of St. Théresè of Lisieux! Geared towards children, this small, paperback booklet follows Théresè’s life from her birth to her death and canonization in a comicRead more
Under Angel Wings: The True Story of a Young Girl and Her Guardian Angel by Sister Maria Antonia (244 pages) This is the true story of Cece, a young girl who miraculously saw and heard her guardian angel throughout her life. Each chapter is the story of an event in Cece’s life where she wasRead more
If All the Swords in England: A Story of Thomas Becket by Barbara Willard (ages 10 and up; 181 pages) “If all the swords in England were pointed against my head, your threats could not move me.” With those words, Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, fearlessly refused to give in to King Henry II’s demands,Read more
Treasury of Catechism Stories: 400 Illustrations for Instructions in Religion by Fr. Lawrence G. Lovasik This book is a compilation of 400 stories that show the faith of the Catholic Church over the centuries. From miracles to martyrs, sacrifices to sainthood, these are stories about historical figures, priests, nuns, and everyday people who lived outRead more