Books Archives

Psychologist uses spirituality to explore the ‘authentic self’

Dec 9, 2019

“People are drawn in when we express ourselves in a way that is appropriately transparent, honest, and hopeful,” says Robert Wicks.

By Charles C. Camosy

Catholic women in England were ‘creative’ in responding to the Pill, author says

Nov 26, 2019

The Pope and the Pill: Sex, Catholicism and Women in Post-war England, a new book by David Geiringer, looks at how Catholic couples navigated the Church’s condemnation of artificial birth control.

By Charles Collins

As data shows most Catholics don’t accept transubstantiation, new book seeks to help

Nov 25, 2019

Brett Salkeld is Archdiocesan Theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina in Canada. He is responsible for deacon formation. His latest book, ‘Transubstantiation: Theology, History, and Christian Unity’ was published this year.

By Charles C. Camosy

Catholic faith helps Mary Higgins Clark bring characters to life

Nov 24, 2019

How does one go from being a widowed mother of five children to a best-selling suspense writer with a huge international following? If you happen to be Mary Higgins Clark, you would point to nothing more than persistence, taking advantage of opportunities and plain hard work.

By Mike Mastromatteo

Author looks at what every Catholic should know about God

Nov 17, 2019

Elizabeth Klein is an Assistant Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute in Denver. She spoke to Charles Camosy about her new book, ‘God: What Every Catholic Should Know.’

By Charles C. Camosy

Ministry aims to give parishes resources to develop vocations

Nov 7, 2019

Rhonda Gruenewald wrote “Hundredfold: A Guide to Parish Vocation Ministry” and its accompanying resource book and developed the website VocationMinistry.com to provide information, activities, and inspiration for anyone seeking to establish or revive a vocation ministry.

By Charles C. Camosy