Summary and Review of Lord, Renew Your Wonders: Spiritual Gifts for Today by Damian Stayne

In this great book, Damian confronts a striking paradox: the spiritual gifts that fueled the mission of the early Church are often overlooked or misunderstood today. Through clear Catholic teaching and compelling testimonies, he invites readers to … [Read more...]

Litany of Self-Love (for Youth)

This litany is adapted from The Face of Mercy's litany of self-love. In praying the original litany with students, I found myself wanting to rework several of the lines so they would speak more directly to the pressures and struggles young people … [Read more...]

The War Is Over; the Battles Are Not | D-Day Plus 1 and the Christian Life

1. D-Day: The Day That Decided World War II On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in the largest amphibious invasion in history. The cost was immense, the fighting brutal, and thousands died before nightfall. Although … [Read more...]

Summary and Review of Miracles Do Happen by Sr. Briege McKenna

Sister Briege McKenna’s life is itself a testimony to the truth proclaimed in the title of her book: miracles really do happen. For more than 25 years—following her own dramatic healing from crippling arthritis—Sr. Briege has carried a ministry of … [Read more...]

High School Confession Guide: A Complete Examination of Conscience (Based on the 7 Deadly Sins)

Before You Begin This guide, adapted specifically for high-school students, helps you prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation by examining the most common grave (mortal) sins connected to the Seven Deadly Sins (*contact me if you see any … [Read more...]

Advent Prayer Before Mass (Adapted from St. Thomas Aquinas)

Almighty and ever-living God, as Your Church waits in hopeful longing for the coming of Your Son, I come to the sacrament of Jesus Christ, my Savior and my King. I come weary to the God who gives rest, cold to the fire of divine … [Read more...]

Summary of Praying with Saints and Sinners by Fr. Paul Murray

Introduction 2024 was the Vatican’s Year of Prayer in preparation for the Jubilee of 2025. In this volume, Fr. Paul shows how four great saints learned to pray so that we too—amid human weakness and distraction—might rediscover the joy, humility, … [Read more...]

Summary of The Essential Guide to Healing by Bill Johnson and Randy Clark

Introduction This book—coauthored by Bill Johnson and Randy Clark—argues with conviction that healing ministry is not reserved for a spiritually elite few but is the inheritance of every ordinary disciple. Its deepest impact comes through their … [Read more...]

Summary and Review of Big God, Little Devil by Dr. Sean Tobin

Big God, Little Devil: A Radical Shift in the Approach to Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance reveals how many modern approaches to deliverance unintentionally magnify the devil instead of God, turning ministry into anxiety and spectacle. Dr. Sean … [Read more...]

Summary of The Gift of Tongues: A Doorway to Miracles by Linda Schubert

At the time of writing this, I have never prayed in tongues. A priest friend encouraged me to read this book to better understand this mysterious and often misunderstood gift in the life of the Church today. Why read this book? Linda Schubert … [Read more...]