Adult Non-fiction

In today’s modern world, with our better understanding of Faith, is there still a place for a magician? The answer is an unequivocal yes! Catholic magician David Russell uses anecdotes from his magic shows to unfold Catholic spirituality for the reader.

The Church's Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary is a beautiful exposition of her glorious titles. Her virtues shine through when meditating on this prayer. Author and Barnabite priest, Father Giovanni Semeria, exhorts the reader to apply these virtues to one's own life. Father Semeria unfolds the Litany in 31 profound, but challenging, meditations for spiritual reflection. 

Means to Live a Happy and Chaste Life is a straightforward look at holy purity, lived in our present world, not only as something possible, but necessary if we are to live a full and truly happy life. Chapters include chastity within the married state, clear suggestions on how to tackle the predicament of homosexuality affecting some persons, plus specific advice on pornography. 

Sister Marie shares her religious and Spirit-filled reflections and prayers through poetry. Each reflection manifests a yearning to unite one’s spiritual and physical state with God in this busy world.

Nonna's South Philadelphia neighborhood was a slice of Italy, and her house, crowded with aunts, uncles, and cousins, was a little village. During World War II, little Vincent Iezzi wandered in constantly to pull up a chair and satisfy his heart, soul, and stomach at his grandmother Nonna's table. Nonna was always on the spot with a funny story, an encouraging tale, a cup of coffee, and a plate of biscotti.

Mother Giovanna Maria Bracaval of the Eucharistic Jesus (1861-1935)
First Superior General of the Angelic Sisters of St. Paul

God earnestly desires to speak with us, communicate with us, and bond with us. Sometimes, when the heart is ready, God speaks more directly. There are dramatic examples of this from Church-approved locutions and apparitions such as those in Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fatima. Other times, God speaks softly to the heart (1 Kings 19:11-13). 

Good poetry is paradoxical. Poems are personal, yet expressive. Simple, yet profound. Therein lies the power of Sister Mary Grace's verses. She writes of love, anger, sadness, joy, patience, and of course, a loving Paternal God who proves to be the consistent Presence along the restless journey of humanity. 

Some saints weren't very holy.
At least, not at first. We hear a lot about saints who led such holy lives, we can barely hope to imitate their heroic virtue.
Then there are the other saints.
Once a Sinner, Now a Saint carries an Imprimatur and Nihil Obstat.