Archive for October, 2006

Marriage, the mystery of faithful love: by Dietrich Von Hildebrand

Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

I finished this book November 03 and still to this day consider it one of the better books on marriage. It highlights the importance of self-donation within this sacrament in a way that is beautiful. Even the introduction by Alice Von Hildebrand is powerful as she states: “Marriage calls each spouse to […]

Wit and Wisdom of Good Pope John

Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

I found this old paperback in a stack of books not long ago and began to investigate its molded contents. The appearance was less than appealing, but the small blurbs from this beloved Pope invited me into its discussion. For those interested in the quick witted responses and insights of this Holy Father […]

Ex Libris, Confessions of a Common Reader: by Anne Fadiman

Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

This was a wonderful little work! I confess that books about books are some of my favorite non-theological reading. I just picked it up yesterday and couldn’t put it down until completed that same eveing. Fadiman’s writing style is excellent, and her sense of timing is refreshing. The references to compulsive […]

Review on David Morrell’s Black Evening

Sunday, October 8th, 2006

This is a book which I picked up at a used bookstore (I think) for some “light” reading. I have read almost everything David Morrell has written over the years and have found his work very enjoyable. He has some Catholic roots, but in no way exemplifies great orthodox teaching in his writings. […]

Review on Cruz’s Saintly Youth of Modern Times

Sunday, October 8th, 2006

For over a decade I have traveled around the country ministering to young people. My sincere goal and longing is to see this generation of youth become captivated by the love of Christ. Unfortunately many teenagers seem more conformed to the world and its message rather than the beauty of abandonment to love […]