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Our featured content for April includes Something Other than God, Holiness of Ordinary People, and Joan of Arc, which will be available for free through April 30, 2026.
Cause for Our Joy, Fatima for Today,&nbsp;and&nbsp;The 13th Day are our featured content items for May and will be available for free through May 31, 2026.&nbsp;
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Chapter 15

Chapter 16

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Chapter 18

Chapter 19

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Although she died at nineteen in 1431, her legend and legacy is stronger than ever five hundred years later. Leelee Sobieski shines as the legendary warrior and saint, Joan of Arc, who, at seventeen, led one of the greatest military campaigns for freedom the world has ever witnessed. Supported by an all-star cast with glorious cinematography, music score, and stunning scenery, Joan of Arc is a riveting epic film of faith, inspiration, triumph, and tears.
Born to a peasant French family, Joan hears the voices of saints calling out to her to unite her besieged nation. Gaining an audience with the young French king, Joan convinces him that God is calling her to command an army into battle to save France. It becomes an incredible adventure that leads to thrilling victories and heartbreaking betrayals&mdash;as Joan of Arc defies all odds and marches into history.&nbsp;
This movie is not rated, but was created with an adult audience in mind. It may contain violence indicative of the life and times of the saint or character portrayed. We would recommend Parental Guidance and that parents preview it before watching with children.

Joan of Arc - Film

&quot;There are some people whom God takes and sets apart,&quot; observes Venerable Madeleine Delbr&ecirc;l (1904&ndash;1964), but &quot;there are others whom he leaves in the masses and whom he does not withdraw from the world. These are people who do ordinary jobs, who have an ordinary household or an ordinary single life. . . . We, the ordinary people of the streets, believe with all our might that this street, that this world where God has placed us, is, for us, the site of our holiness.&quot; French poet, social worker, and lay missionary Madeleine Delbr&ecirc;l knew that Christ&#39;s unspeakable goodness touches the smallest, most forgotten corners of our everyday world&mdash;the laundry, the checkout counter, the commute. His word shines before us &quot;while we walk in the street, while we do our work, while we peel our vegetables, while we wait for a phone call, while we sweep our floors. We see it glow between two of our neighbor&#39;s sentences and between two letters to write, when we wake up and when we go to sleep.&quot; Yet prayer alone gives us the eyes to see it. This book gathers together essays and notes written by Delbr&ecirc;l during her most active years, giving peerless insights into the distinctive lay vocation in the Church. All men and women&mdash;married and unmarried&mdash;must follow the Holy Spirit into all that is true in this world, from the small talk around the coffeepot to the great silence of the Holy Eucharist. &quot;The holy Church expects saints,&quot; she tells us, &quot;and saints are those who love.&quot;

The Holiness of Ordinary People

<DIV>An exciting and fun new way to help children and parents to discover their Catholic faith together, and a great help for teachers in the classroom.In child-friendly language, accompanied by talking points for parents and teachers, YOUCAT for Kids explores:* Creation * The Creed * The Sacraments * The Ten Commandments * Prayer * The Life of JesusAll the much-loved characteristics of the bestselling YOUCAT series - including fun graphics, quotes from Saints, and thought-provoking images - have been adapted to suit a younger audience.Designed in consultation with parents and families, YOUCAT for Kids is an essential addition to every family bookshelf and Catholic school classroom.</DIV>

YOUCAT for Kids

This first full-length feature movie on Augustine uses a historic backdrop to tell the true story of one of the Church&rsquo;s most beloved and well-known Saints. Its message of sin, conversion, and redemption is as timely today as it was in the 5th century. It is the story of a gifted man who pursues fame and fortune without a moral compass&mdash;and the dramatic changes that occur in his soul when challenging events lead him to see the light of truth. It also chronicles the collapse of the Roman world and how Augustine laid the intellectual foundations of what became Europe. With Augustine, the stories of two other great saints&mdash;Monica and Ambrose&mdash;are also portrayed.

Restless Heart: The Confessions of Augustine

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<DIV>Jennifer Fulwiler told herself she was happy. Why wouldn't she be? She made good money as a programmer at a hot tech start-up, had just married a guy with a stack of Ivy League degrees, and lived in a twenty-first-floor condo where she could sip sauvignon blanc while watching the sun set behind the hills of Austin.Raised in a happy, atheist home, Jennifer had the freedom to think for herself and play by her own rules. Yet a creeping darkness followed her all of her life. Finally, one winter night, it drove her to the edge of her balcony, making her ask once and for all why anything mattered. At that moment everything she knew and believed was shattered.Asking the unflinching questions about life and death, good and evil, led Jennifer to Christianity, the religion she had reviled since she was an awkward, sceptical child growing up in the Bible Belt. Mortified by this turn of events, she hid her quest from everyone except her husband, concealing religious books in opaque bags as if they were porn and locking herself in public bathroom stalls to read the Bible.Just when Jennifer had a profound epiphany that gave her the courage to convert, she was diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition-and the only treatment was directly at odds with the doctrines of her new-found faith. Something other than God is a poignant, profound and often funny tale of one woman who set out to find the meaning of life and discovered that true happiness sometimes requires losing it all.</DIV>

Something other than God: How I Passionately Sought Happiness and Accidentally Found It

<DIV>Considered by many to be Chesterton's greatest masterpiece of all his writings, this is his whole view of world history as informed by the Incarnation. Beginning with the origin of man and the various religious attitudes throughout history, Chesterton shows how the fulfillment of all of man's desires takes place in the person of Christ and in Christ's Church. Chesterton propounds the thesis that "those who say that Christ stands side by side with similar myths, and his religion side by side with similar religions, are only repeating a very stale formula contradicted by a very striking fact." And with all the brilliance and devastating irony, so characteristic of his best writing, Chesterton gleefully and tempestuously tears to shreds that "very stale formula" and triumphantly proclaims in vivid language the glory and unanswerable logic of that very striking fact. Here is the genius of Chesterton at its delightful best. </DIV>

The Everlasting Man

<DIV>Renowned scholar Dr. Tim Gray masterfully guides you through the tumultuous and inspiring life of Peter--from his call to discipleship to his eventual martyrdom in Rome. Using Sacred Scripture and tradition, Dr. Gray highlights these important lessons from Peter's life, including:<ul><li>How to become a trusting disciple and "cast into the deep"</li><li>The pitfalls of living discipleship at a distance and the eventual denial that will come</li><li>How to recover from sin and accept God's mercy</li><li>How to become a bold witness to others of the love of Jesus</li></ul>Come to better know, love, and follow Jesus through the Rock on whom he built his Church.</DIV>

Peter: Keys to Following Jesus

<DIV>Gilbert Keith Chesterton is one of the most celebrated and reverently esteemed figures in modern literature. He was a phenomenally prolific writer. After achieving early success as an illustrator, he subsequently established his fame as a playwright, novelist, poet, literary commentator, pamphleteer, essayist, lecturer, apologist, and editor. The depth and range of his work are astounding. A pagan at only 12 and totally agnostic by 16, Chesterton had the remarkable experience of developing a personal, positive philosophy that turned out to be orthodox Christianity. Orthodoxy, his account of it all, has not lost its force as a timeless argument for the simple plausibility of traditional Christianity. C.S. Lewis and many other emerging Christian thinkers have found this book a pivotal step in their adoption of a credible Christian faith. This intellectual and spiritual autobiography of the leading 20th century essayist combines simplicity with subtlety in a model apologetic that appeals to today's generations of readers who face the same materialism and antisupernaturalism as did the "man at war with his times." Of the numerous works that Chesterton wrote, the most scintillating synthesis of his philosophy and deeply religious faith was manifested in his masterpiece, Orthodoxy, written when he was only thirty-four and which tells, in his inimitable, soaring prose, of his earth-shaking discovery that orthodoxy is the only satisfactory answer to the perplexing riddle of the universe. Orthodoxy is perhaps the most outstanding example of the originality of his style and the brilliance of his thought. "There has never been a more articulate champion of classic Christian orthodoxy, virtue, and decency than this rotund jouster whose words were his weapons." -Christianity Today</DIV>

Orthodoxy

<DIV>A father&mdash;the head of the household, as Saint Paul says&mdash;has a crucial role and responsibility in his family, not only materially, but spiritually. This is no outdated biblical clich&eacute;, but a biological, sociological, and metaphysical reality that we too often fail to recognize. The example of a father can leave an indelible imprint on the character of his children.In Because of Our Fathers, twenty-three Catholics&mdash;including Patrick Madrid, Abby Johnson, Bishop Joseph Strickland, Father Paul Scalia, Jesse Romero, Anthony Esolen, Father Rocky, Christopher Check, and Father Gerald Murray&mdash;give portraits of their own fathers as conduits and models of Christian love. Ranging from the heroic to the ordinary, these powerful testimonies will inspire men to consider more deeply the amazing privilege that God has given them to become, despite their imperfection, a living image of our Father in Heaven.The introduction and conclusion by editor Tyler Rowley serve as a wake-up call. Illustrating the Church&rsquo;s teaching on fatherhood with current research on the family, he makes clear the urgent need for men who take seriously the God-given, grace-filled task of raising children.</DIV>

Because of Our Fathers: Twenty-Three Catholics Tell How Their Fathers Led Them to Christ

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Correction: Eleanore M. Jewett is an American, not an English author.
Her two books published by Bethlehem Books are set in Medieval England.

Best Chapter Books for Kids from Bethlehem Books

Good books are hard to come by, especially for your kids. But today Rose Trabbic talks to one of the best living Catholic novelists Fiorella De Maria to discuss her newest novels.
Get Your Copy of Fiorella’s Books Here: <a href='https://ignatius.com/authors/fiorella-de-maria/'>https://ignatius.com/authors/fiorella-de-maria/</a>
“May Day: A Father Gabriel Mystery” <a href='https://ignatius.com/may-day-mdfgp/'>https://ignatius.com/may-day-mdfgp/</a>
Vision Series: <a href='https://ignatiusnovels.com/vision-series/'>https://ignatiusnovels.com/vision-series/</a>
 
Fiorella De Maria is a wife, mother, novelist, and soon to be canon-lawyer. And today, we had the opportunity to talk to her not only about her newest novel, “May Day! A Father Gabriel Mystery,” but also about her process and inspiration for writing, her words of advice for new authors, and why she believes every Catholic should read fiction. Fiorella’s insights provide a rare glimpse into the creative process of a successful writer. Whether you’re an adult looking for a gripping mystery, a teen searching for a new fiction book, or a parent wondering what book to give your children, Fiorella De Maria has a book for you!
 
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Fiorella De Maria: The Creative Process of a Successful Writer

<DIV> Commenting on the pastoral questions taken up by Saint Paul in his letters to the Corinthians, Hans Urs von Balthasar offers a meditative interpretation of Paul's writings and difficulties with the Christians at Corinth. He discusses the different roles of pastors and believers, and we see how the problems are resolved through Paul's advice, example and prayerful patience."The questions people ask God and the Church change; God's answer in Christ is sufficient for all time. Even though the Church, as well as the individual priest, always has to make this answer understandable anew, its essence does not change. Paul's dramatic confrontation with the congregation of Corinth provides both: his words and actions do complete justice to the situation and yet they are timeless. Therefore his pastoral directives to this difficult congregation are still a guideline for everyone holding a pastoral office. The eye-to-eye confrontation with Corinth is so intense and so rich, that it includes virtually everything of importance. Paul emphasized that everything he says is spoken in love and because of love, but he must get rid of 'the old leaven' so that the Christian feast can be celebrated with joy. Joy has an amazing preeminence in all of Paul's letters." - Hans Urs von Balthasar </DIV>

Paul Struggles with His Congregation: The Pastoral Message of the Letters to the Corinthians

While few know her, Ida Friederike Görres is among the best authors of the 20th century with even Josef Pieper wishing that her works were in the hands of every lay theologian.
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Returning for a second time on the Ignatius Press podcast, Dr. Jennifer Bryson talks with Andrew Petiprin about her new English translation of Ida Friederike Görres’s “Bread Grows in Winter.” The two discuss how Ida Görres addresses theological controversy and confusion as well as her connection with the future Pope Benedict XVI. “Bread Grows in Winter” is a work for every serious Catholic thinker and lay person who seeks to navigate the current state of the Catholic Church and the world.
 
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Why You Should Know Ida Friederike Görres with Dr. Jennifer Bryson

Growing up, most of us read comic books and comic strips, but none of them are as good as these! Join Rose Trabbic as she talks to Philip Kosloski, founder and writer of Voyage Comics, and Michael LaVoy, chief commercial officer and artist, as they sit down to talk about the importance of comic books for young children.
Voyage Comics are not your average comic books; not only are they extremely engaging, but they also provide real heroes that your kids can look up to. The Catholic faith is present within these works without being overly contrived or preachy. Kids cannot put these comic books down! Rose even talks about catching her kids reading them late at night in bed. In this episode, Philip and Michael discuss the origins of Voyage comics, the intensive creative process, and upcoming projects. Ignatius Press is happy to partner with Voyage in promoting their comics through the Ignatius Press Book Fairs.
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Voyage Comics: How to Get Your Kids to Read

<DIV>Acclaimed spiritual writer Fr. Wilfrid Stinissen presents insightful reflections on the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Holy Trinity, emphasizing the importance of the Spirit in the life of a Christian. He illustrates that the Holy Spirit desires to live in us so that we can love God and others with God's own love. As the Holy Spirit descended upon the early Church at Pentecost to set the world ablaze with the fire of divine love, so He wants to do with us.God, who is One, also desires the Church to be one, Fr. Stinissen writes. The Lord wants to unify all Christians in one holy Church, and all people in one body. The Holy Spirit is the great unifier, he says, for it is he who makes the Father and the Son one God. If Christians let him live within them, they will grow in unity.</DIV>

The Holy Spirit, Fire of Divine Love

This week we not only celebrate Pope Benedict XVI’s birthday, but it is also the 20th anniversary of his election. Join Fr. Fessio as he gives a rare glimpse into the writings and teaching methods of a Pope who he believes will one day be declared a saint and doctor of the Church.
 
Fr. Fessio and Mark Brumley not only remember Cardinal Ratzinger’s election, but they discuss his role in writing the Catechism and directing the Church in the 21st century. Finally, they reflect on the mission of Ignatius Press, which is largely informed by Pope Benedict, and they speculate on what the future may hold for the Church in the coming years.
 
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Fr. Fessio Reflects on the Life and Legacy of His Teacher Pope Benedict XVI

This excellent new documentary produced in Europe on the life and papacy of Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger) shows us the great milestones of his life: renowned theology professor, prolific author, expert at the Second Vatican Council, longtime collaborator of John Paul II, and pope who surprisingly resigned at the age of 86 years old. His battles for defending the faith and for transparency within the Church provoked both support and criticism. It was a long Way of the Cross for this great churchman that ended with a master lesson of humility, giving way to his successor.

Benedict XVI: The Pope Emeritus

In this episode, Michael O’brien not only reveals his favorite novelist and film director, but also a bit about his own faith journey.
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Michael O’brien is one of the best living Catholic novelists, and in today’s episode, we get to know a bit more about the man behind these wonderful pieces of art. His wisdom and stories are both inspiring and thought-provoking. This is an episode you want to watch all the way through!
 
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Michael O’Brien’s Favorite Novelist and Filmmaker

They’re simple questions, and ones that every believer has to confront at some point in his or her life: why do we suffer, and why does God—who we believe to be good and loving—allow it?
Humanity’s struggles with these questions have inspired countless works of art and literature—from the book of Job on through the ages—as well as theological treatises. But the struggle is also very personal; we all must undergo suffering in our lives, and as Christians, come to an understanding of how these sufferings fit into God’s plan for our redemption.
<a href='https://www.augustineinstitute.org/faculty-and-staff/mark-giszczak-ph-d'>Mark Giszczak</a>, professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute, has written a new book called <a href='https://ignatius.com/suffering-sfwckp/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=Suffering&amp;utm_id=Suffering+'>Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know.</a> While it takes the reader through Scripture from the Book of Job through the Crucifixion, bringing in the wisdom of the Church Fathers as well as Catholic sacramental and liturgical tradition, the book is accessible and sensitive to the deeply personal nature of suffering.
Giszczak joins your host Andrew Petiprin in this episode to discuss Suffering.
Read more of Giszczak’s work at <a href='http://catholicbiblestudent.com/'>CatholicBibleStudent.com</a>.

Mark Giszczak: Why does God allow suffering?

Foreword

1. The Entrance into Jerusalem and the Cleansing of the Temple

2. Jesus’ Eschatological Discourse

3. The Washing of the Feet

4. Jesus’ High-Priestly Prayer

5. The Last Supper

6. Gethsemane

7. The Trial of Jesus

8. Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus

9. Jesus’ Resurrection from the Dead

Epilogue - He Ascended into Heaven—He Is Seated at the Right Hand of the Father, and He Will Come Again in Glory

<DIV>For Christians, Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, who died for the sins of the world, and who rose from the dead in triumph over sin and death. For non-Christians, he is almost anything else--a myth, a political revolutionary, a prophet whose teaching was misunderstood or distorted by his followers. Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, and no myth, revolutionary, or misunderstood prophet, insists Benedict XVI. He thinks that the best of historical scholarship, while it can't &#34;prove&#34; Jesus is the Son of God, certainly doesn't disprove it. Indeed, Benedict maintains that the evidence, fairly considered, brings us face-to-face with the challenge of Jesus--a real man who taught and acted in ways that were tantamount to claims of divine authority, claims not easily dismissed as lunacy or deception. Benedict XVI presents this challenge in his new book, Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week: From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection, the sequel volume to Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration.Why was Jesus rejected by the religious leaders of his day? Who was responsible for his death? Did he establish a Church to carry on his work? How did Jesus view his suffering and death? How should we? And, most importantly, did Jesus really rise from the dead and what does his resurrection mean? The story of Jesus raises many crucial questions. Benedict brings to his study the vast learning of a brilliant scholar, the passionate searching of a great mind, and the deep compassion of a pastor's heart. In the end, he dares readers to grapple with the meaning of Jesus' life, teaching, death, and resurrection. &#34;Only in this second volume do we encounter the decisive sayings and events of Jesus' life . . .&#160; I hope that I have been granted an insight into the figure of Our Lord that can be helpful to all readers who seek to encounter Jesus and to believe in Him.&#34; -Pope Benedict XVIBook Length (hours:minutes:seconds) 8:42:14 </DIV>

Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week: From the Entrance Into Jerusalem To The Resurrection

<DIV>The unique insight and impressive scholarship of the eminent French theologian Cardinal Henri de Lubac are clearly evident in this volume of collected articles and essays. An article of great timeliness on the priesthood according to St. John Chrysostom as well as an important study of the long debate over the salvation of Origen are among the texts included in the first section, devoted to patristics and Christian humanism. The second section, comprised entirely of an unpublished work on tripartite anthropology tracing the body-soul-spirit distinction from St. Paul, the patristic tradition, St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, up to the modern period, will prove an invaluable guide for further study and reflection. The section concludes with a beautiful text entitled "The Light of Christ", a prayerful meditation written during the dark hours of Nazi domination. Section three deals with disputed theological questions such as the internal causes of the disappearance of the sense of the sacred, the mystery of the supernatural, and the development of dogma. He also has a section on Christian resistance to Nazism and anti-semitism, as well as two sections on the thought and writings of several important modern spiritual writers. </DIV>

Theology in History

Henri de Lubac is not well known by most Catholics, but the upcoming documentary is hoping to change that...
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Cardinal Henri de Lubac was a French theologian who lived in Europe during the tumultuous 20th century. He survived the front-line trenches of World War I and participated in the French Resistance of World War II. He lived to see the murder of the last Tsar of Russia, all the way to the fall of the Berlin Wall. During his life, he was known as a controversial theologian who was eventually elevated to a Cardinal by Pope Saint John Paul II and participated in the Second Vatican Council.
Today, we are joined by Geoffrey Zokal and Sam Soruch, who are creating a detailed documentary about Henri de Lubac. In this episode, they not only comment on the extraordinary life of Henri de Lubac, but also touch on some of the more controversial elements of his theology. They remark on both his profound wisdom and theological insight as well as his great personal humility and holiness.
 
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Henri de Lubac is One of the Best Theologians of the 20th Century

Ignatius Press provides a great selection of religious movies on important religious events and the lives of the saints.

Movies

On September 7th, Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio will be canonized saints of the Catholic Church. Today, we talk to Courtney Mares about the lives of these remarkable saints.
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Courtney Mares is the author of the definitive biography of Carlo Acutis and has written several articles about Pier Giorgio. Therefore, we are delighted to talk to her today about these modern saints. As a Vatican reporter, Courtney reveals many details about Carlo and Pier Giorgio that are not as well known. These details reveal that both men fully integrated their faith into their daily lives and that true sanctity is possible for all people!
Saint Carlo and Saint Pier Giorgio pray for us!
 
More resources for Carlo Acutis:
Carlo Acutis Comic Book from Magnificat: <a href='https://ignatius.com/carlo-acutis-6cah/?searchid=2907778&amp;search_query=carlo+acutis'>https://ignatius.com/carlo-acutis-6cah/?searchid=2907778&amp;search_query=carlo+acutis</a>
Carlo Acutis Comic Book from Voyage Comics: <a href='https://ignatius.com/miracles-of-the-eucharist-with-carlo-acutis-mecap/?searchid=2907778&amp;search_query=carlo+acutis'>https://ignatius.com/miracles-of-the-eucharist-with-carlo-acutis-mecap/?searchid=2907778&amp;search_query=carlo+acutis</a>
 
More Resources for Pier Giorgio:
Pier Giorgio Comic Book from Magnificat: <a href='https://ignatius.com/pier-georgio-frassati-6pgfh/?searchid=0&amp;search_query=pier+giorgio'>https://ignatius.com/pier-georgio-frassati-6pgfh/?searchid=0&amp;search_query=pier+giorgio</a>
Cristina Siccardi biography of Pier Giorgio: <a href='https://ignatius.com/pier-giorgio-frassati-pgfrp/?searchid=0&amp;search_query=pier+giorgio'>https://ignatius.com/pier-giorgio-frassati-pgfrp/?searchid=0&amp;search_query=pier+giorgio</a>
Luciana Frassati biography of Pier Giorgio: <a href='https://ignatius.com/a-man-of-the-beatitudes-manbp/?searchid=0&amp;search_query=pier+giorgio'>https://ignatius.com/a-man-of-the-beatitudes-manbp/?searchid=0&amp;search_query=pier+giorgio</a>
Pier Giorgio Movie: <a href='https://ignatius.com/pier-giorgio-frassati-pgfrm/?searchid=0&amp;search_query=pier+giorgio'>https://ignatius.com/pier-giorgio-frassati-pgfrm/?searchid=0&amp;search_query=pier+giorgio</a>
 
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Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio: Learn More About Today’s Saints

Earlier this year, Dr. Francis Beckwith was appointed to a select board of scholars to advise the Trump administration on national efforts to protect and advance religious Liberty.
Dr. Beckwith is a professor of philosophy and Church-State studies at Baylor University, and today he joins Mark Brumey to discuss religious liberty and Vatican II. The two examine “Dignitatis Humanae” and whether or not this declaration, this document, was a development or a departure from the Church’s stance on religious liberty. Dr. Beckwith explains the political role that the Church has played in history and its current place in modern politics. Finally, they discuss the challenges religious liberty faces today. This is a must-watch episode, not because of its depth of thought, but also because of its timeliness and relevance.
 
Dr. Beckwith has also written A Catholic Engagement with Latter-Day Saints. Get your copy here: <a href='https://ignatius.com/a-catholic-engagement-with-latter-day-saints-celdsp/?searchid=0&amp;search_query=beckwith'>https://ignatius.com/a-catholic-engagement-with-latter-day-saints-celdsp/?searchid=0&amp;search_query=beckwith</a>
 
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Religious Liberty in America with Dr. Beckwith, Member of the Presidential Religious Liberty Commission

Jeremy Christiansen was a young married man, raising his children in the Mormon faith in which he’d grown up himself, when he began experiencing doubts about the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. As he looked at his upbringing, his marriage, and everything he had always believed to be true, Christiansen began a journey of spiritual questioning that led him away from Mormonism and ultimately into the Catholic Church.
Christiansen’s process of conversion is the subject of his new memoir, <a href='https://ignatius.com/from-the-susquehanna-to-the-tiber-fstp/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=From+the+Susquehanna+to+the+Tiber&utm_id=From+the+Susquehanna+to+the+Tiber'>“From the Susquehanna to the Tiber,”</a> available now at Ignatius.com.
In this episode, our host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Christiansen about the destabilizing experience of losing his faith in Mormonism, the joys and challenges of finding a spiritual home in the Catholic Church, and how the Church can better understand and engage with Mormons.
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<ul><li><a href='https://ignatius.com/from-the-susquehanna-to-the-tiber-fstp/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=From+the+Susquehanna+to+the+Tiber&utm_id=From+the+Susquehanna+to+the+Tiber'>“From the Susquehanna to the Tiber: A Memoir of Conversion from Mormonism to the Roman Catholic Church”</a> by Jeremy Christiansen</li>
<li><a href='https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/05/11/logically-navigating-the-journey-from-mormonism-to-the-catholic-church/'>“Logically navigating the journey from Mormonism to the Catholic Church”</a> by Casey Chalk</li>
<li><a href='https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2022/12/06/to-be-deep-in-history-is-to-cease-to-be-mormon-an-interview-with-jeremy-christiansen/'>“To be deep in history is to cease to be Mormon: An interview with Jeremy Christiansen”</a> by Paul Senz</li>
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A convert from Mormonism speaks: Jeremy Christiansen on faith, certainty, and staring into the void

<DIV> Von Balthasar speaks from the heart in an interview giving his views on some of the most controversial topics of the day: the Jews, the anti-Roman attitude, sexuality, liberation, theology and others. Known for his vast theological works and wide-ranging intellect, von Balthasar continues to show his ability to address critical issues facing today's Church in a clear, concise and readable manner. </DIV>

Test Everything; Hold Fast to What Is Good

The Prophet Jeremiah laments the corruption of the next generation but finds his hope in God.

74: Hope in a Chaotic World

This Lent seek the face of God to bring about a second conversion.
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In today’s episode, Fr. Haggerty talks with Andrew Petiprin about the importance of continual conversion. They recognize that it is often easy for Christians to get in certain habits and become comfortable where they are at spiritually. Fr. Haggerty encourages us to renew out love for God and provides helpful pastoral guidance to reach a new spiritual depth and integration. He also outlines some of the common attacks made by the evil one and how we can combat them effectively. In particular, he beautifully highlights the necessity of prayer, giving to the poor, and spiritual simplicity. The insights provided by Fr. Haggerty both in this podcast and in his book “Conversion” are sure to help you grow in holiness this Lent.
 
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A Second Conversion w/ Fr. Donald Haggerty

<DIV>What it means to be a man or a woman is questioned today like never before. While traditional gender roles have been eroding for decades, now the very categories of male and female are being discarded with reckless abandon. How does one act like a gentleman in such confusing times?The Catholic Gentleman is a solid and practical guide to virtuous manhood. It turns to the timeless wisdom of the Catholic Church to answer the important questions men are currently asking. In short, easy- to-read chapters, the author offers pithy insights on a variety of topics, including<ul><li>How to know you are an authentic man</li><li>Why our bodies matter</li><li>The value of tradition</li><li>The purpose of courtesy</li><li>What real holiness is and how to achieve it</li><li>How to deal with failure in the spiritual life</li></ul></DIV>

The Catholic Gentleman: Living Authentic Manhood Today

On February 11th, we celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes and what better way to celebrate than to pray and watch the official movie of St. Bernadette: <a href='https://ignatius.com/bernadette-ber2m/'>https://ignatius.com/bernadette-ber2m/</a>
THE PASSION OF BERNADETTE (movie) <a href='https://ignatius.com/the-passion-of-bernadette-pbm/'>https://ignatius.com/the-passion-of-bernadette-pbm/</a>
A HOLY LIFE: The Writings of St. Bernadette <a href='https://ignatius.com/a-holy-life-hlp/?searchid=4144692&amp;search_query=patricia+mce'>https://ignatius.com/a-holy-life-hlp/?searchid=4144692&amp;search_query=patricia+mce</a>
THE SONG OF BERNADETTE <a href='https://ignatius.com/the-song-of-bernadette-songp/'>https://ignatius.com/the-song-of-bernadette-songp/</a>
LOURDES: Healing and Rebirth <a href='https://ignatius.com/lourdes-lhrp/?searchid=4144696&amp;search_query=lourdes'>https://ignatius.com/lourdes-lhrp/?searchid=4144696&amp;search_query=lourdes</a>
 
Today, Anthony Ryan, head of marketing at Ignatius Press, sits down with Andrew Petiprin to discuss Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette Soubirous. This conversation is guided by his great love for Mary and St. Bernadette because it is through the Ignatius Press offerings that he came to know more about them.
This conversation not only highlights the many offerings Ignatius Press has about the apparitions at Lourdes, but Andrew and Anthony also discuss the history of Lourdes and how it impacted the actress Sydney Penny, the singer Jennifer Warnes, and the saint Maximilian Kolbe. We hope that you listen to this podcast and purchase one of our many offerings so you too can learn more about these miraculous events and the often-overlooked saint—St. Bernadette.
 
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More Catholics Need to Know About Lourdes and St. Bernadette

<DIV>"Francis, rebuild my Church!" That is how St. Francis of Assisi heard the call of Christ. It is also how Jorge Mario Bergoglio, at the age of 76, and a Jesuit, seems to have accepted his election to the papacy with the choice of a name that no other pope has ever chosen.Who is Pope Francis, elected in one of the shortest conclaves in history? Who is the man chosen to be the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit pope?How does he see the world and his ministry? How does he understand his call to serve Christ, his Church, and the world? In short, what is the mind and heart of this new pope of a new world--of the Americas and the rest of the world of the 21st Century?In the words, the ideas, and the personal recollections of Pope Francis--including material up to the final hours before his election--the most highly regarded Vatican observer on the international scene reveals the personality of this man of God, gentle and humble. The son of Italian immigrants to Argentina, he made radically following Christ and the way of non-violence the pillars of his pastoral ministry in a country, continually tormented by social and economic inequities. This complete biography offers the keys to understanding the man who was a surprise choice, even a kind of revolutionary choice, for pope. It is the story of the humble pastor of one of the world's largest archdioceses; a cardinal who takes the bus, talks with common folk, and lives simply. It is the story of why the cardinal electors of the Catholic Church set aside political and diplomatic calculations to elect a pope to lead the renewal and purification of the worldwide Church of our time.</DIV>

Francis: Pope of a New World

How does a city boy who only lived to the age of fifteen &quot;go viral&quot; more than a decade after he died? Discover the story of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first millennial to be beatified by the Catholic Church. Born in 1991, the same year as the launch of the World Wide Web, Carlo has been hailed by the pope as an example of love and holiness in our complex digital age. This tech-savvy Italian teen has shown the world that computer coding and video games are no obstacle to sainthood. From a young age, Carlo&#39;s enthusiasm for Jesus was contagious. His witness brought his own family back to faith and even helped convert his Hindu au pair to Catholicism. Carlo called the Eucharist &quot;my highway to heaven&quot; and was eager to tell everyone about the incredible reality of Christ&#39;s true presence in the world. To this end, he used his computer to help design an exhibition dedicated to eucharistic miracles that has traversed the globe. Vatican journalist Courtney Mares has traveled in the footsteps of Acutis across Italy to tell his story in depth, interviewing many whose lives he helped transform. This book paints a portrait of him as seen through the eyes of his friends, family, teachers, priests, doctors, classmates, and followers. Features an eight-page color photo insert and an account of the miracles attributed to Acutis&#39; intercession, including one certified by the Vatican. Carlo sought no attention for himself while alive, yet in the years after his death, he has become a global &quot;influencer for God&quot;.

Blessed Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers

Today’s episode marks the beginning of Fr. Fessio’s series on the Mass. In this episode, he explains how the Mass is central in the sacramental order.

129: Fr. Fessio Starts A Series on The Mass

Dedication

Introduction

PART ONE꞉ Questions about Our Fascination with Angels

PART TWO꞉ Questions about How We Know Anything about Angels

PART THREE꞉ Questions about the Nature of Angels (Questions 18-45)

PART THREE꞉ Questions about the Nature of Angels (Questions 46-83)

PART FOUR꞉ Questions about Demons

APPENDIX A꞉ A Short Course in Angelistic Philosophy

APPENDIX B꞉ A Snakebite Letter꞉ Sex and the Media

APPENDIX C꞉ What the New Catechism of the Catholic Church Says about Angels

<DIV>In response to actual questions many people have asked him about angels and demons, well-known author and philosophy professor Peter Kreeft separates fact from fantasy and myth from reality as he answers 100 common questions about these spiritual beings. Based on a very popular college course he teaches on this subject, this book responds to the incredible amount of interest in angelic beings and attempts to clear up some of the misinformation abounding in the numerous books today on what we know about these mysterious spirits. Drawing on the Bible, traditional Church teaching and St. Thomas Aquinas, Kreeft gives straight, clear answers to the perennial and philosophical questions asked about angels and demons throughout time. In his typical lucid, profound and sometimes humorous style, Kreeft answers such questions as ''What are angels made of'', ''How do angels communicate with God'', ''How do angels communicate with us'', ''Do demons, or devils, or evil spirits really exist?'' and many more. Includes angel art.</DIV>

Angels and Demons: What Do We Really Know about Them?

Learn how God’s grace is always active in both patients and doctors by reading Dr. Collin’s new book “You Visited Me”  https://ignatius.com/you-visited-me-yvmp/?searchid=0&amp;search_query=you+visited+me
 
Dr. Robert Collins is a leading oncologist who joins Andrew Petiprin today to talk about his experiences as a Catholic doctor in a major modern medical center. He tells stories about patients who experienced God’s graces of physical and spiritual healing. He also marvels at the Christian witness to the faith within the medical system, which influenced his own conversion from agnosticism to Catholicism. His experiences show us that God’s love is always present even in the most difficult and tragic circumstances.
 
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Being a Catholic Doctor in the 21st Century w/ Dr. Robert Collins

In his newly re-released book, Dr. Peter Kreeft discusses why we should wrestle with God in prayer like Job. 

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Why We Should Wrestle With God in Prayer: Peter Kreeft

<DIV>The liturgy of the Catholic Church is the action by which Jesus Christ unites the members of the Church in glorifying God. It makes people holy through words, music, action and signs. The Eucharist is intended to be the most powerful means of union with our God, with the saints in heaven and with each other, and is to be a foretaste of the praise of God given in joy by the saints in heaven. As we move through the whole of the year, the Church is united with the mysteries of Christ's earthly life so as to come closer to her Lord and Saviour. Monsignor Peter Elliott provides scholarship and many years' experience and love of the liturgy. His previous work Ceremonies of the Modern Roman Rite has helped many people to celebrate our liturgy with attention and devotion. This present work is a guide to the most important moments of the Church year from Advent and Christmas to Holy Week, Corpus Christi and to the Solemnity of Christ the King. His book has been a long-awaited guide to those who wish to celebrate the events of the Church year with dignity, devotion, and deep faith. "Monsignor Elliot is one of the most insightful and reliable liturgists writing today. The rubrics of the Roman Rite are not self-explaining, but with Elliot's work safely in reach, a generation of liturgists raised without a rich training in tradition can confidently approach the Ritual and be more respectful of the faithful's fundamental right to sound worship." -Dr. Edward Peters Institute for Pastoral Theology, Ave Maria University </DIV>

Ceremonies of the Liturgical Year: According to the Modern Roman Rite

<DIV>Cardinal Christoph Schönborn's article on evolution and creation in The New York Times launched an international controversy. Critics charged him with biblical literalism and 'creationism'. In this book, Cardinal Schönborn responds to his critics by tackling the hard questions with a carefully reasoned "theology of creation". Can we still speak intelligently of the world as 'creation' and affirm the existence of the Creator, or is God a 'delusion'? How should an informed believer read Genesis? If God exists, why is there so much injustice and suffering? Are human beings a part of nature or elevated above it? What is man's destiny? Is everything a matter of chance or can we discern purpose in human existence? In his treatment of evolution, Cardinal Schönborn distinguishes the biological theory from 'evolutionism', the ideology that tries to reduce all of reality to mindless, meaningless processes. He argues that science and a rationally grounded faith are not at odds and that what many people represent as 'science' is really a set of philosophical positions that will not withstand critical scrutiny. Chance or Purpose? directly raises the philosophical and theological issues many scientists today overlook or ignore. The result is a vigorous, frank dialogue that acknowledges the respective insights of the philosopher, the theologian and the scientist, but which calls on them to listen and to learn from each another.</DIV>

Chance or Purpose?: Creation, Evolution and a Rational Faith

With Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day quickly approaching, Eleanor Nicholson gives her thoughts on how Catholics should approach Halloween and horror stories.
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Get Nicholson’s "A Bloody Habit" here: <a href='https://ignatius.com/a-bloody-habit-blhp/?searchid=3291600&amp;search_query=bloody+habit'>https://ignatius.com/a-bloody-habit-blhp/?searchid=3291600&amp;search_query=bloody+habit</a>
 
There are a variety of opinions among Catholics when it comes to Halloween and horror stories such as Dracula. Some avoid such things altogether, while others consume such content without hesitation. Eleanor provides a nuanced position as both a mother and the author of the mystery-thriller “A Bloody Habit.” She not only gives guidelines on what kind of things we should avoid, but also how Catholics can use Halloween and gothic novels to enliven their faith.
 
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Should Catholics Celebrate Halloween and Read Horror Stories? w/Eleanor Nicholson

There is arguably no political assassination in history as consequential as the ill-fated November 1, 1963, CIA-backed coup against President Ngo Dinh Diem of Vietnam. His tragic murder led to a series of failures that ushered in the Vietnam war and contributed to the major societal upheavals of the 1960s. Cast as a despot and autocrat in order to justify the actions of misguided policymakers, Diem receives a stunning new appraisal in this provocative and expertly crafted new film.
Liberator of Asia: The True Story of Ngo Dinh Diem masterfully weaves together interviews with leading contemporaries and relatives of Diem, military historians, Vietnamese leaders, rare archival footage, and groundbreaking new evidence to present an altogether different portrait of Diem. He possessed the Confucian &ldquo;Mandate of Heaven,&rdquo; a moral and political authority that was widely recognized by all Vietnamese. Diem was a figure of rare political courage, integrity, and unwavering Catholic faith&mdash;a patriot who strove to defend his country from Communism while fighting off Western attempts to undermine his governing authority.

Liberator of Asia: The True Story of Ngo Dinh Diem

This is the definitive, most up to date collection of 4 stunning films on the Shroud of Turin that spans 38 years of award-winning filmmaking on the Shroud by acclaimed British film producer and director David Rolfe. This incredible collection includes the British Academy Award winning film, The Silent Witness, made in 1978; the remarkable film commissioned by the BBC in 2008, Shroud of Turin; the Official Film of the 2010 Exposition of the Shroud in Turin, Shroud; and, new for this edition, A Grave Injustice, telling how a recent carbon dating test of the Shroud that purportedly shows it to be a medieval fake was seriously flawed, and that a more accurate test has yet to be made. All four films use the latest scientific, historical, medical and archaeological research on the Shroud to reveal all the evidence for the authenticity of it as the burial cloth of Christ. The foremost experts worldwide on the Shroud were involved with these films, and Rolfe's film crew were given unprecedented access to the Shroud and filmed it in high definition.

The Shroud of Turin

This New Year’s, make a commitment to grow in virtue and get your copy of “The Willpower Advantage” here: <a href='https://ignatius.com/the-willpower-advantage-wpap/'>https://ignatius.com/the-willpower-advantage-wpap/</a>
 
We all know that we need to be more virtuous, but it is not always clear how to get there. But thankfully, Dr. Ryan Hanning and Tom Peterson spell out the practical steps we can take to become more virtuous in their book “The Willpower Advantage.”
Today, Andrew Peteprin sits down with Dr. Hanning to discuss how virtue can lead us to happiness. Dr. Hanning aptly argues that virtue is not about a list of rules and things to avoid; rather, virtue frees us and opens us up to be who God created us to be. While the path to virtue is difficult, it will not only lead us to live happy lives here on earth but also bring us to eternal salvation in Heaven.
 
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Grow in Virtue This New Year w/ Dr. Ryan Hanning

Today, we are happy to announce that Ignatius Press is partnering with Hallow for the LentPray40. This Lent, be inspired by the story of Servant of God Takashi Nagai, a Japanese physician who survived the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945.
On today’s podcast, Rose Trabbic sits down with Meg Hunter-Kilmer to discuss Takashi Nagai and how his heroic life witnesses to the redemptive meaning of suffering. They both agree that Takashi’s story, as told by Paul Glenn, is truly a life-changing read and can inspire every Catholic who bears great suffering.
 
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Pray40 With Hallow and Ignatius Press: A Song of Nagasaki and Takashi Nagai

The Catholic Church is on the verge of a transition of great consequence.
 


As a Catholic theologian, historian, and papal biographer George Weigel notes, the next pope will probably have been a teenager or a very young man during the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965); he may even have been a child during those years. Thus the next pope will not have been shaped by the experience of the Council and the immediate debates over its meaning and reception like Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis. The next pope, Weigel writes, "will be a transitional figure in a different way than his immediate predecessors. So it seems appropriate to ponder now what the Church has learned during the pontificates of these three conciliar popes—and to suggest what the next pope might take from that learning."
 


Drawing on his personal discussions with John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis, as well as his decades of experience with Catholics from every continent, George Weigel examines the major challenges confronting the Catholic Church and its 1.3 billion believers in the twenty-first century: challenges the next pontificate must address as the Church enters new, uncharted territory. To what is the Holy Spirit calling this Church-in-transition? What are the qualities needed in the man who will lead the Church from the Chair of Saint Peter?
 


Taking lessons from the pontificates of John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis, George Weigel proposes what the Catholic leaders of the future, especially the next pope, must do to remain faithful to the Holy Spirit’s summons to a renewed evangelical witness, intensified missionary fervor, and Christ-centered reform in the wake of grave institutional failures, mission confusion, counter-witness, and the secularist challenge to biblical faith
 


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Interview with George Weigel, author of "The Next Pope"

Fifty years ago, Hans Urs von Balthasar, Henri de Lubac, and Joseph Ratzinger, among others, founded the theological journal Communio, which set out, as Balthasar put it, to “fight at all costs against the deadly polarization brought on by the fervor displayed by traditionalists and modernists alike” and “to perceive of the Church as a central communion, a community that originated from communion with Christ, who presented himself as a gift to the Church; as a communion that will enable us to share our hearts, thoughts, and blessings.”
 
In the last five decades, Communio has continued the work of its founding mission, advancing theological discussion and deepening the Church’s understanding of her role in the world. Later this month, a conference celebrating the journal’s 50th anniversary will take place at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry.
 
In this episode, Mark Brumley and Carl E. Olson speak with the organizers of the conference—Matthew Kuhner, Ph.D., Vice President and Academic Dean at St. Bernard's; Daniel Drain, Coordinator of Academic Operations and Lecturer in Pastoral Theology at St. Bernard's; and Lisa Lickona, S.T.L., Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Bernard's. They discuss the mission and legacy of "Communio," its continued relevance in the life of the Church, and what they hope the conference will achieve.
 
Related links:
<ul><li>Details about the conference, including in-person and virtual registration information, can be found here: <a href='https://stbernards.regfox.com/communioconference2022'>https://stbernards.regfox.com/communioconference2022</a></li>
<li>The Fall 1992 issue of Communio contains a number of the journal’s founding documents: <a href='https://www.communio-icr.com/issues/view/the-theology-of-henri-de-lubac-communio-at-twenty-years'>https://www.communio-icr.com/issues/view/the-theology-of-henri-de-lubac-communio-at-twenty-years</a></li>
<li>The Communio website includes a collection of individual articles (many available as PDFs) about the journal: <a href='https://www.communio-icr.com/about/articles'>https://www.communio-icr.com/about/articles</a></li>
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Communio at 50

Well known for her scholarly work in “Genesis of Gender,” Dr. Abigail Favale has now released her first full-length novel “Our Lady of the Sign.”
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Dealing with themes of freedom, temptation, feminism, and spiritual warfare, “Our Lady of the Sign” is a work of suspense and thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This haunting book takes place during Advent, when the protagonist Simone returns to her hometown, and not everything is as she remembers.
 
In today’s episode, Dr. Abigail Favale talks to Andrew Petiprin about her inspiration for writing this book and how both her scholarly work and personal life influenced her writing. If you are looking for a suspenseful and slightly eerie book for “Spooky season,” then this is the book for you! 
 
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Abigail Favale’s First Full-Length Novel is Perfect for Spooky Season

Want to get good quality books into the hands of your kids?! Then ditch the mainstream book fairs and invite the Ignatius Press book fairs to come to your kids’ school!
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Katie Bogner is a middle-school teacher, influencer, and faithful Catholic, and she joins Rose Trabbic today to talk about getting kids to read and the Ignatius Press Book Fairs. Katie gives insightful suggestions on how to encourage kids to read more and highlights the great need for a safe place that parents can trust to get good books into the hands of their kids.
With so much agenda and immorality creeping into most secular book fairs, Ignatius Press is committed to giving parents peace of mind by not only publishing quality books and novels for your kids but also by promoting secular books that are safe for your children. The books in our book fairs are hand-selected by our team to ensure that your children are reading books that are not only morally uplifting but also personally engaging. Please check out our bookfairs, and specifically Katie’s own children’s books at <a href='http://www.ignatiusbookfairs.com'>www.ignatiusbookfairs.com</a>.
 
Katie’s Children’s books:
--All About Advent &amp; Christmas: <a href='https://store.ignatiusbookfairs.com/all-about-advent-christmas'>https://store.ignatiusbookfairs.com/all-about-advent-christmas</a>
--All About Lent and Holy Week: <a href='https://store.ignatiusbookfairs.com/all-about-lent-holy-week'>https://store.ignatiusbookfairs.com/all-about-lent-holy-week</a>
 
Katie’s website for free teacher resources: <a href='https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/'>https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/</a>
 
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Katie Bogner: Get Safe, Quality Books for Your Kids at Ignatius Book Fairs

<DIV>This is perhaps the best and most comprehensive book on prayer ever written. From the persons of the Trinity through the Incarnation to the Church and the very structure of the human person, this book is a powerful synthesis of what prayer is and how to pray. The testament of a great theologian on something which is most personal and interior, contemplative prayer.In this modern classic, von Balthasar illumines the nature and practice of contemplative prayer in explicit and vital connection with the mysteries of Christian revelation. His extraordinary flair for drawing spiritual implications from the most profound theological insights is brilliantly displayed on so many of its pages. This is a book on prayer that stimulates our yearning for God as it points us toward ever-deepening and authentic encounters with Him. - Margaret M. Turek, S.T.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, St. Patrick's Seminary and University </DIV>

Prayer

Good art is essential not only for selling books, but for uplifting the soul to God, and in today’s episode, we talk to one of the best modern Catholic artists—Timothy Jones.
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John Herreid sits down with his friend, Timothy Jones, to discuss creating Catholic art, developing book covers, and teaching art to the youth. Everyone recognizes the importance of art, but few see the process of developing truly beautiful and inspiring art. Today’s episode gives a glimpse into the creative and teaching process of developing art, specifically Catholic art, in the 21st century.
 
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How to Make Beautiful Catholic Art w/ Timothy Jones

If someone looked at the way you live your life, would they say, “That’s a person who is seeking Christ?” While many Catholics might be able to give personal or intellectual reasons why they practice their Faith, how many really allow the interior conversion necessary for a relationship with Christ to shine through in their daily lives? How many have essentially adopted a secular way of living?
These challenging questions are at the heart of Edward Sri’s new book, “What Do You Seek?”, out now from Ignatius Press and the Augustine Institute. In this episode, Dr. Sri speaks with your host, Andrew Petiprin, about the necessity of coming to know and love Christ, and not just facts about the Catholic Faith—important as those may be—in order to share the Gospel with others.
Find “What Do You Seek? Encountering the Heart of the Gospel” at <a href='http://ignatius.com/'>Ignatius.com</a>.
Learn more about Edward Sri and his work at <a href='http://www.edwardsri.com/'>www.edwardsri.com</a>.

Edward Sri: The Faith is a love story

Aquinas is the great synthesizer of the natural law, but who exactly is he drawing from? Today, Dr. Randall Smith joins Ben Eriksen to discuss the various philosophers and theologians who influenced Aquinas’ thought. Dr. Smith argues that Aristotle did not greatly influence Aquinas' conception of the natural law; instead, he believes that Cicero, Maimonides, and Philo of Alexandria were more pivotal. This enlightening conversation reveals the great depth of the natural law tradition and how we can contribute to this tradition in the modern era.
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Read Dr. Randall Smith’s Artiles Here: <a href='https://www.thecatholicthing.org/author/randall-smith/'>https://www.thecatholicthing.org/author/randall-smith/</a>
Listen to His Lecture at the De Nicola Center Here: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nStb4yj7pIg'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nStb4yj7pIg</a>
 
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Who Influenced Aquinas’ Understanding of the Natural Law?

Since the 2012 release of her first book on the Sexual Revolution, Mary Eberstadt has engaged in what she considers an often thankless task—honoring the suffering of those who have been victimized by the massive changes that have rocked society since the 1960s. The Pill, no-fault divorce, and plummeting marriage rates have not made us freer, happier, or healthier, Eberstadt has argued; instead they’ve ushered in an era of unprecedented loneliness, mental health problems, and weakened support systems for the most vulnerable.
In this episode, Eberstadt speaks with Andrew Petiprin about her newest book, <a href='https://ignatius.com/adam-and-eve-after-the-pill-revisited-aeaprh/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=Adam+and+Eve+After+the+Pill%2C+Revisited&amp;utm_id=Adam+and+Eve+After+the+Pill%2C+Revisited'>Adam and Eve after the Pill, Revisited</a>, which looks at how the damaging forces of the Sexual Revolution have accelerated in the last decade, leaving more victims in their wake, often in the name of tolerance, acceptance, and freedom.
Eberstadt also sees many reasons for hope. More and more secular voices have begun to question the pieties of the Sexual Revolution, recognizing the chaos that has accompanied the dismantling of traditional family structures and articulating a yearning for connection and interdependence, rather than radical autonomy and isolation.
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<a href='https://ignatius.com/adam-and-eve-after-the-pill-revisited-aeaprh/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=Adam+and+Eve+After+the+Pill%2C+Revisited&amp;utm_id=Adam+and+Eve+After+the+Pill%2C+Revisited'>Adam and Eve after the Pill, Revisited</a> by Mary Eberstadt
<a href='https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/02/08/revisiting-adam-and-eve-after-the-pill-an-interview-with-mary-eberstadt/'>Revisiting Adam and Eve after the Pill: An interview with Mary Eberstadt</a> by Paul Senz

Mary Eberstadt sifts through the Sexual Revolution’s wreckage—and finds hope

<DIV>This volume, three separate books in one edition, is a collection of Josef Pieper's famous treatises on the three theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love. Each of these treatises was originally published as a separate work over a period of thirty-seven years, and here they are brought together in English for the first time. The first of the three that he wrote, On Hope, was written in 1934 in response to the general feeling of despair of those times. His "philosophical treatise" on Faith was derived from a series of lectures he gave in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His most difficult work, one that he struggled with for years - and almost abandoned - was his work On Love. Pieper now feels that this is the most important book he has written. He discusses not only the theological virtue of caritas-agape, but also of eros, sexuality, and even "love" of music and wine. </DIV>

Faith, Hope, Love

Because the Catholic Church has always taught that only men can be ordained to the priesthood instituted by Christ, there is a perception that the Church’s story is a story about men. There’s the Blessed Mother, of course, and maybe the occasional nun who rises to prominence, but since only men can be ordained, the thinking goes, it is men who have built and shaped the Church’s common life throughout the centuries.
Not only is this bad ecclesiology, it is bad history, argues historian Bronwen McShea. In this episode, Andrew Petiprin speaks with McShea about her new book, Women of the Church: What Every Catholic Should Know. Women have always been at the heart of the Church, McShea says, and the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural contributions of women—queens and abbesses, wives and mothers, religious sisters, writers, and mystics—have made the Church what she is today.
Women of the Church: What Every Catholic Should Know, published by Ignatius Press and the Augustine Institute, is now available at <a href='http://Ignatius.com'>Ignatius.com</a>.
You can read an excerpt from the book at First Things: <a href='https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2024/04/the-remarkable-legacies-of-ordinary-catholic-women'>https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2024/04/the-remarkable-legacies-of-ordinary-catholic-women</a>

Bronwen McShea: The history of Catholic women is the history of the Church

Today we honor Mary and celebrate one of the best works of literature—Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.”
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March 25th marks the feast of the Annunciation when the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. But this date also marks the destruction of the one ring in Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings.” So we were joined by a Tolkien scholar, Joseph Pearce, to talk about the author of this great myth and to explain the significance of this date in Middle Earth.
Joseph and Ben Eriksen discuss the major influences on Tolkien as both a man and the author and uncover many themes within Tolkien’s writings such as hope, eucatastophes, and Catholicism. They also talk about the true meaning of a “myth” which is not a flight from reality, but a flight into reality. Finally, Joseph gives his thoughts on the film adaptations of the “Lord of the Rings,” “the Hobbit,” and other recent film adaptations. For those who love Tolkien, this in-depth conversation of Tolkien’s Middle Earth is one that you will truly enjoy!
 
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0:00 March 25 The Annunciation in Middle Earth
3:20 Reading The Lord of the Rings in Prison
13:05 Critical Response to The Lord of the Rings in its Day
15:41 Purpose of Myth and Fairy Tales 
20:55 Friendship with C.S. Lewis
24:28 Hope, Melancholy, and Longing in Tolkien
30:29 Eucatastrophe and the Consolation of the Happy Ending
36:15 Thoughts on The Lord of the Rings Movies
44:12 Middle Earth and Our Earth
49:47 How to be a Tolkien-Approved Fan of Middle Earth

The Annunciation in Middle Earth w/ Joseph Pearce

Action & Adventure

In times of civil unrest and heightened public discourse about racial issues, it can be tempting—even for Catholics—to look only for political solutions to the divisions that plague our society. But if, as the Catholic Church teaches, racism is a sin and, as such, an obstacle to the soul’s growing in holiness, political arguments about policies and party platforms will not eradicate it. We will need to go deeper.
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is the author of the new book Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism. He is passionate about having those deeper conversations about race and the moral and spiritual groundwork that must be laid in order to successfully combat racism in society. In this episode, he speaks with host Andrew Petiprin about how an authentically Catholic approach can help facilitate healing in our society and promote reconciliation across racial divides.
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Learn more about Deacon Harold: <a href='https://deaconharold.com/'>DeaconHarold.com</a>

Responding to the sin of racism—and building a civilization of love

Many see the practical as opposed to the poetic, but today’s guest, Sarah Cortez, proves the two can be harmonized and even complimentary. Sarah is not only a distinguished poet and the president of Catholic Literary Arts, but she is also a police officer of 27 years. Today Sarah and Andrew discuss poetry and how it brings us into contact with reality. Sarah shows how God is present in all things even the most difficult and gruesome moments. Her experience as both a police officer and poet give her a compelling perspective on the purpose of poetry and the necessity of joy.
 
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Sarah Cortez: Exploring Reality Through Poetry

Join us for a discussion about the incredible story of Élisabeth and Félix Leseur - who was this couple, what was so intriguing about their spiritual life, where does Élisabeth's cause for canonization stand?
 


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About: Élisabeth and Félix Leseur began their life together in France as a carefree young couple with a bright future ahead of them. They were beautifully and compatibly matched, except for one major difference—Élisabeth was a devout Catholic, and Félix was a firmly decided atheist. As they faced the seasons of life together, their relationship was tested, and both were called to deep spiritual transformation.
 


Out of love for her husband, Élisabeth spent her life offering her many sufferings for the sake of his conversion. After her death, and in response to the profound love he encountered in her writings, Félix converted and offered the rest of his life to God as a Dominican priest.
 


This biography is a lovely narrative of their marriage and the transformative power of God's love and grace in their lives. It also presents a charming picture of upper-middle-class French society at the turn of the last century. The cause for the canonization of Élisabeth Leseur has been opened by the Catholic Church.

Discussion about "Salt and Light: The Spiritual Journey of Élisabeth and Félix Leseur"

We are halfway through Lent, and for many of us, that means we are midway through Hallow’s Pray40 Challenge. Today, Ben Eriksen joins Sr. Orianne Pietra René, who reads the passages for “A Song for Nagasaki” in the French version of Hallow’s Pray40 Challenge. Sr. Orianne not only gives us a behind-the-scenes look at recording for Hallow, but she also provides insights into the life of Takashi Nagai and his wife, Midori.
Because Takashi’s story is told elsewhere, Sr. Orianne and Ben reflect on the impact that this story has had on their personal lives, and how Takashi is a model for Catholics struggling with the problem of evil and suffering. Both marvel at how relevant Takashi and Midori are for us today.
For those who love Hallow’s Pray40 challenge or are interested in the life of Takashi and Midori, this episode is for you!
 
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Sr. Orianne: Meet One of the Readers for Hallow’s Pray40 Challenge

Violence, nudity, bad language. These elements are often enough for Catholic viewers to dismiss movies and their potential impact entirely. But is it possible for people of faith to watch, enjoy, and critique the latest Hollywood offerings—without losing their souls? Douglas Beaumont thinks so, and explains why and how in his book, “The Message Behind the Movie, Reboot: Engaging Film without Disengaging Faith” (https://bit.ly/3xaWU37). In this episode, Beaumont talks with Carl E. Olson, editor of <a href='https://www.catholicworldreport.com/'>Catholic World Report</a>, about the book, as well as how their mutual experience of converting to Catholicism from Evangelical Protestantism shaped how they watch and enjoy movies today.

Can Anything Good Come Out of Hollywood? An interview with Douglas Beaumont

Today Kendra Tierney Norton joins Rose Trabbic to discuss her personal account of the tragic Eaton wildfire that swept across California. Complete with videos, she details her harrowing escape and near loss of her whole house. She also discusses how she and her neighbors have been able to find God in the midst of this heartbreaking situation.
More importantly, Kendra has organized a relief effort where you can help those who are still suffering from the wildfire and beginning to rebuild their lives. You can help by participating in the novena, purchasing apparel, or donating using the link below. Thank you for your prayers and generosity!
 
Help those suffering from the Los Angeles wildfire here: <a href='https://market.catholicallyear.com/pages/wildfire-relief-effort'>https://market.catholicallyear.com/pages/wildfire-relief-effort</a>
 
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Kendra Tierney Norton: A Personal Account of the Eaton Fires and How You Can Help

Mature and Sensitive Topics Discussed in This Episode
Today, more than ever, we are suffering from the ramifications of the sexual revolution that began over 50 years ago. And in this episode, Dr. Nathaniel Blake joins Andrew Petiprin to discuss why the Church’s teachings on human sexuality are correct and why abandoning them has led people away from true human flourishing.
Dr. Blake addresses many of today’s hot button issues ranging from abortion, sex outside of marriage, homosexuality, and transgenderism. He emphasizes that by embracing God’s mercy and returning to a traditional understanding of human sexuality will ultimately lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. If you enjoy this podcast, then make sure to pick up a copy of Dr. Blake’s new book “Victims of the Revolution: How the Sexual Liberation Hurt all of Us.”
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Dr. Nathaniel Blake: How the Sexual Revolution Hurt All of Us

Christian Theology

Fall is here and the kids are back in school, which makes this week’s episode particularly timely. Host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Mark Brumley, president of Ignatius Press, about the changing landscape of religious education, the explosion of Catholic resources now available to parents wishing to form their kids in the Faith, and the new <a href='https://www.wordoflifeseries.org/'>Word of Life</a> catechetical series, co-published by Ignatius Press and the Augustine Institute.
Brumley describes the approach adopted by Word of Life for “evangelizing catechesis,” which seeks to not only convey content about the doctrines and practices of the Catholic Faith, but also evangelize students, teachers, and parents as well. It is important to catechize the catechists, Brumley stresses, so they can in turn form the next generation in the Faith. Word of Life was designed to do just that, he says, with engaging print materials, as well as high-quality video and digital enrichment materials.
Related reading:
<a href='https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/08/24/word-of-life-curriculum-draws-praise-from-catechists/'>“Word of Life curriculum draws praise from catechists”</a> by Kathy Schiffer | Catholic World Report
<a href='https://aleteia.org/2023/01/27/word-of-life-the-future-of-catholic-religious-education-is-here/'>“Word of Life: The future of Catholic religious education is here”</a> by Joanne McPortland | Aleteia