Summary of Behold, It Is I: Scripture, Tradition, and Science on the Real Presence by Fr. George Elliott and Stacy Trasancos

Here are my summary points. I hope that reading these inspires you to purchase this great book! Part 1: What Does the Bible Say? 1: Old Testament Key Ideas: Since the Eucharist is of such monumental importance, God prepared His people … [Read more...]

Summary of The Holy Bread of Eternal Life: Restoring Eucharistic Reverence in an Age of Impiety by Peter Kwasniewski

I know this book can be contentious but here are some insights that hopefully every Catholic who loves our Eucharistic Lord can fully support: Imagine eating the sun — and imagine you could do it without perishing. What would happen? You would … [Read more...]

Summary of Priesthood in a New Apostolic Age by Bishop Scott McCaig (Priest Retreat 2023)

Here are some highlights of a retreat given by Bishop Scott McCaig: 1. We are at the end of Christendom "Christendom is economic, political, social life as inspired by Christian principles. That is ending — we’ve seen it die. Look at the … [Read more...]

St. Philip Neri’s Secret Weapon | Pentecost Sunday Homily

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Summary of St. Philip Neri by Bob & Penny Lord

Here 4 things I learned about St. Philip Neri from this short & great book: 1. Apostle of Rome & Super Saint of the Counter-Reformation Although Philip had a highly lucrative business set up for him to inherit from his uncle, the … [Read more...]

Summary of How the Eucharist Can Save Civilization by Dr. Jared Staudt

Here are 10 of my favourite quotes from this great book, with some additional notes: 1. "Christian culture is essentially the Mass" (John Senior). Christendom, what secularists call Western Civilization, is the Mass and the paraphernalia which … [Read more...]

Summary of Mane Nobiscum Domine by Pope St. John Paul II

Mane Nobiscum Domine ("Stay With Us Lord") was an Apostolic Letter to begin the year of the Eucharist on October 2004 - October 2005. Here are 3 key themes of the letter, with some accompanying quotes. 1. The Eucharist is a mystery of … [Read more...]

Roses for Mother’s Day | Homily

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Summary of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

The Little Prince has captured the hearts of readers around the world since he first appeared in 1943. Written by pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry while in America, the tale was inspired by his experiences in the French Air Force. On the surface … [Read more...]

Summary of The Marian Option: God’s Solution to a Civilization in Crisis by Carrie Gress

Here are 3 insights from reading Carrie Gress' book on Mary: 1. Mary is the created Immaculate Conception. In 1858, Mary said to St. Bernadette: "I am the Immaculate Conception." This not only confirmed Pope Pius IX's Immaculate Conception … [Read more...]