Summary of And You Are Christ’s – The Charism of Virginity and the Celibate Life by Fr. Thomas Dubay

And You Are Christ's - The Charism of Virginity and the Celibate Life by Fr. Thomas Dubay, Ignatius Press, 1987.  Dubay states that his book "aims to meet the needs of young people who wish to give themselves entirely to God... and those of their … [Read more...]

Prayer to Embrace God in Love by St. Anselm of Canterbury

As I prepare for my eight-day silent retreat this afternoon, I came across this prayer from St. Anselm of Canterbury. “I am desperate for your love, Lord. My heart is aflame with fervent passion. When I remember the good things you have done, my … [Read more...]

Summary of The Meaning of the Mass by Venerable Fulton J. Sheen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqDMO5iAX64&t=1s Few talks on the Mass are as powerful, clear, and unforgettable as this one by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. It is the kind of teaching that deserves to be heard not once, but many times. Sheen … [Read more...]

Summary of Good News, Bad News: Evangelization, Conversion and the Crisis of Faith by Fr John McCloskey III and Russell Shaw

Good News, Bad News: Evangelization, Conversion and the Crisis of Faith by Fr John McCloskey III and Russell Shaw, Ignatius Press, 2007. Drawing on moving, firsthand accounts of conversions gathered by Fr. McCloskey (famous "convert maker" priest) … [Read more...]