Spiritual Direction from Dante: Avoiding the Inferno

For years theologians, philosophers, and the laity have read and argued about the 14th-century epic poem, The Divine Comedy. In the first part of the poem, Italian writer, Dante Alighieri describes the journey the Hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. I highly recommend reading this book in a group setting. However, if a reading…

Book Review: Everyday Meditations

Book Review: Everyday Meditations By: St. John Henry Newman Sophia Institute Press Late last April our parish was blessed to open a perpetual Eucharistic Adoration chapel. I was able to be present as the final touches were being made just before the Archbishop arrived to give his blessing. Needless to say, it was quite a…

Book Review: Life Is Worth Living

Book Review: Life Is Worth Living By: Archbishop Fulton Sheen Ignatius Press Imagine before the days of cable or satellite television and well before online streaming and a station called EWTN, standing to walk across your living room on a Tuesday evening, turning your television dial (that’s right no remote controls either), and coming across…

Book Review: Wins, Losses, and Lessons

Book Review: Wins, Losses, and Lessons By: Lou Holtz Harper Collins Publishers             Living in Oklahoma I have to be careful not to say Lou Holtz’s name too loud as it often ruffles the feathers of our local college football fans, mainly from the ones rooting for the team from Norman.  Despite this, I did…

Book Review: Church of Spies The Pope’s Secret War Against Hitler

Book Review: Church of Spies The Pope’s Secret War Against Hitler By: Mark Riebling Basic Books Have I mentioned that historical books are difficult for me to read as I tend to get hung up in dates, times, and places until oftentimes I lose my train of thought? Imagine then how surprised I was when…