In the beginning were the words. J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth — the world of “The Lord of the Rings” and now the new animated film “The War of the Rohirrim” — …
Books
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Sometimes during Advent as a child, I tried to imagine how Mary felt in the time leading up to Christ’s birth. How she may have gently prepared for the new …
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(OSV News) — A new book accusing Opus Dei of dealing in human trafficking, forced labor as well as financial malfeasance by members who held powerful positions in a prominent …
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New book tells the story of 16 Catholic heroes of civil and human rights
by Katie Yoderby Katie Yoder(OSV News) — The authors of a new book profiling 16 holy men and women who championed civil and human rights want readers to know: You can be a saint. …
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Any discussion of the differences between men and women and their roles in society seem to be particularly charged these days. As the role of wife and mother continues to …
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(OSV News) — Once upon a time, it was assumed that every little girl wanted to be a princess. Modern aspirations may have since expanded somewhat — but every little …
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Every summer, my family would make a highly anticipated weekly trip to the local public library to check in on our progress for the summer reading program. The librarians would …
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The Book of Genesis explains that God created the universe by His word alone, speaking the world into existence. As we read throughout the first chapter of Genesis, “God said, …
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NAPLES, Fla. (OSV News) — Inspired by the enthusiasm and innate wisdom of his 12-year-old son, Antony Barone Kolenc is filling a critical void in the reading material for middle …
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In some ways, St. Catherine of Siena might be considered the patron saint of the strongly worded letter. Her missives famously convinced Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome following …
