Archive for March, 2007

Gospel, Catechesis, Catechism, sidelights on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

Ignatius Press, 1997 101 pages.
I found this book to be a must read. This quote has continued to be one of my favorites: “What is oppresssive, however, is indifference toward Christianity, which is apparently no longer worth a struggle but is regarded as an insignificant antique that we can safely let go ro […]

The Ratzinger Report, by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger with Vittorio Messori

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

Ignatius Press, 1985, Pg. 197.
Written over twenty years ago, this book is still so applicable for our day and age. I especially think the discussion on the masculinization of women (chpt. 7) is extremely applicable. The reality that we have not implemented the reality of Vatican II (chpt. 2)is still unfortunately still relevant, […]

Father Joe, the man who saved my soul, by Tony Hendra

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

Nonfiction/ auto-biographical. Random House, NY. 2004. Pgs. 271.
I first saw Tony Hendra in the movie, This is Spinal Tap, which certainly has many memorable moments for me as a musician. I wasn’t aware of Henra’s work within comedy and satire, his early faith journey, nor his acedemic upbringing. I am […]

24 Declassified, Trojan Horse, by Marc Cerasini

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

I am ashamed; time has been spent reading another thriller based upon the television series 24. What have I become? Okay, guess what? The bad guys loose and the good guys win. that is pretty much it in a nutshell. I am not sure this was any better than the […]

Theology For Beginners, by Frank J. Sheed

Friday, March 30th, 2007

This is a fantastic book!  It is certainly a classic, and a must read for anyone involved in catechetics.  Sheed is so readable, taking great care in explaining simply what can be very complex theology.  It is put out by Servant Publications in Ann Arbor, MI.  190 pgs.  Topics include Original Sin, Redemption, the Trinity, […]

Coyote Blue by Christopher Moore

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

This is my first time reading Moore. I am not sure I’ll jump into his books again anytime soon, but it was fine for an introduction to his work. The book is about Samual Hunter, who has a past he’d like to forget and a present that is out of control.  The characters […]

Virgin Wholly Marvelous, praises of Our Lady by the Popes, Councils, Saints, and Doctors of the Church. Edited by David Supple, O.S.B.

Monday, March 19th, 2007

This book is a must have.  Published by The Ravengate Press, Cambridge, MA.  ISBN:  0-911218-17-3, it has proven to be beneficial already in areas of academia and personal reflection.  The whole thing is packed with fantastic quotes by your favorite Saints, Popes, etc.  I have already used this in prayers, papers, and for general encouragment.  […]

Scavenger, by David Morrell

Monday, March 12th, 2007

I can’t help it, but I love reading anything by David Morrell. He has been called the father of the modern action novel, authoring over twenty-eight books. He created the character Rambo, along with other memorable literary figures. In Scavenger, Morrell continues the journey of history buff and Iraqi war vet Frank […]