Nun’s journey: From movie stardom to the monastery
THE EAR OF THE HEART: An Actress’ Journey from Hollywood to Holy Vows, by Mother Dolores Hart OSB and Richard […]
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Setting faith to music
Fifty years ago this year one of the most remarkable non-classical Catholic albums was recorded: jazz legend Mary Lou Williams’
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A fine primer to the Catholic Church
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: What Everyone Needs to Know, by John L Allen Jr. Oxford University Press (2013). 298pp. Reviewed by
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The persecution of Christians
CHRISTIANOPHOBIA: A Faith Under Attack, by Rupert Shortt. Random House (2013). 298pp Reviewed by Günther Simmermacher Such is the warped
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In search of Catholic celebrities
Recently I learnt that one of the world’s most beautiful women is a devout Catholic who goes to Mass every
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A revealing at Vatican’s inner workings
THE VATICAN DIARIES: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Power, Personalities and Politics at the Heart of the Catholic Church, by
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An excellent guide on the journey of grief
WHY DO YOU WEEP: Finding Consolation and Peace in Times of Grief, by Larry Kaufmann CCsR, Sean Wales CSsR and
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A welcome Lenten companion
THE MIRACLES OF JESUS: Meditations and Prayers for Lent, by Wessel Bentley. Upper Room Books (2013). 112pp. ISBN: 978-0835811132 Reviewed
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Mafia boss’ daughter writes about her life
THE GODFATHER’S DAUGHTER: An Unlikely Story of Love, Healing, and Redemption, by Rita Gigante with Natasha Stoynoff. Hay House. 2012.
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