Summary and Review of The Devil is Afraid of Me: The Life and Work of the World’s Most Famous Exorcist by Gabriele Amorth and Marcello Stanzione

The Devil Is Afraid of Me, written in interview format by angelologist Fr. Marcello Stanzione, offers a vivid portrait of Fr. Gabriele Amorth — longtime chief exorcist of Rome — and presents his theological convictions, pastoral insights, and … [Read more...]

Summary and Review of Seasons of the Soul by Blessed Conchita (Concepción Cabrera de Armida)

Seasons of the Soul by Blessed Concepción Cabrera de Armida (Conchita) is one of the most profound and realistic guides to the spiritual life ever written. Using the metaphor of the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—this Mexican mystic … [Read more...]

The Clausular Rosary | Explained

What is the Clausular Rosary? In the fifteenth century, Dominic of Prussia, a Carthusian monk, began adding a short clause after the name of Jesus in each Hail Mary — a phrase tied directly to the mystery he was praying. For example, in the … [Read more...]

Summary and Review of Do Greater Things: Activate the Kingdom to Heal the Sick and Love the Lost by Robby Dawkins

Core Thesis (John 14:12, Taken Seriously) At the heart of Do Greater Things is a bold and simple conviction: Jesus meant exactly what He said in John 14:12 when He promised that believers would do the works He did—and even greater ones. Dawkins … [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...]

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 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...]