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Love — The Saint and the Seeker by Christina Stevens (Hay House, 328 pages, softcover, $16.95)
The cover to Love — The Saint and the Seeker shows a photograph of Blessed Mother Teresa with her head slightly bent, listening attentively, perhaps even submissively, while Christina Stevens, the author, speaks to her, script in hand. The look is distinctly collaborative. The title is writ large across the photo. The subtitle, somewhat more discreetly placed at the bottom.
Atheist takes an intellectual journey to faith
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterSomething Other Than God: How I Passionately Sought Happiness and Accidentally Found It by Jennifer Fulwiler (Ignatius Press, hardcover, 248 pages, $25.95).
When God answered Jennifer Fulwiler’s prayers, she was upset. It was just another confirmation for the former, self-proclaimed militant atheist that God does in fact exist.
Smoking gun? Pope Francis’ critics cite new book in questioning his papacy
By David Gibson, Religion News ServiceNEW YORK - Was there a secret plot to elect Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio at the papal conclave last year? Did Bergoglio — who became Pope Francis at that conclave — give the go-ahead to such a plan? And does that campaign call his election, and his papacy, into question?
Faith helped Hurricane Hazel endure political slings and arrows
ByCatholic Register columnist Robert Brehl teamed up with Hazel McCallion to write the life story of the remarkable woman who served Mississauga as mayor for 36 years. In this excerpt from Hurricane Hazel: A Life with Purpose, Brehl and McCallion delve into the important role faith played in her political life.
Excitement on environmental guidebook is shortlived
By Sara Francis, Catholic Register SpecialI take seriously the call to stewardship of our environment and respect for God’s creation as a whole. So I was excited to delve into a new study guide produced by the Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice published by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
In Scripture, we learn of Christ
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterGrowing up in Nigeria, Fr. Victor Abimbola Amole wanted to become a doctor, until age 12 when he met a missionary priest from Ireland who changed his life’s path. By age 16, he began to consider the priesthood and by 18 his mind was set.
Pius XII book earns honour for King’s prof Ventresca
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA Canadian has captured the first ever American Catholic Historical Association prize for biography.
Bob Carson’s dream comes true
By Catholic Register StaffTORONTO - Being the crossword puzzle guy in a prison means you are never without friends. You become the go-to person when someone is stumped.
Soup’s On to support children’s charities
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - As a food columnist for 22 years at Canada’s largest newspaper, Catholic writer Mary McGrath tasted a lot of soup. Now she’s serving up her favourite recipes in a book to support children’s charities.
Purging of Christians well underway in Egypt
By Michael CorenIn Michael Coren’s new book, Hatred: Islam’s War on Christianity, The Catholic Register’s award-winning columnist examines the relationship between Islam and Christianity and minces no words in decrying widespread Christian persecution. Here is an excerpt from his book.
Christ as the centre of life
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterSoul of Christ: Meditations on a Timeless Prayer, Sr. Marie Paul Curley (Pauline Books & Media, 161 pages, $17.50).
Your relationship with Christ is not just for Sunday, says Sr. Marie Paul Curley.