New in the Parish Library
July 14, 2014
Books for Adults ….
1)
My Sisters the Saints by Colleen Carroll Campbel (02054).
This is a fascinating story of how a thoroughly modern woman found inspiration to face wrenching
personal and professional decisions. The lives of Thérèse of Lisieux, Sr. Faustina, Edith Stein, Mother Teresa of
Calcutta, and Mary of Nazareth guided her through the confusion of the hook-up culture, dueling desires for
professional success and committed love, her father’s dementia and death, and her struggles with infertility.
Campbell’s story is “ completely contemporary and totally timeless” (Cardinal Timothy Dolan).and , “…will
respnate in the heart of every woman.” (Mother Mary Agness Donovan. Also endorsed by such norables as
Mary Ann Glendon (Harvard professor and former US ambassador to the Vatican), Archbishop Charles
Chaput, Christopher West, and Fr. Robert Barron.
2)
Answering Atheism. How to Make the Case for God with Logic and Charity. By Trent Horn
(02288).
Have you ever felt ill-prepared to confront an atheist’s challenge to your belief in God. Are you concerned about
alienating an agnostic / atheist friend or family member? Trent Horn builds a solid case for the existence of a
loving God based on reason and a dose of common sense. His approach will equip you to refute atheism’s
challenges while taking a loving approach which invites rather than rebuffs the atheist.
3)
Following Mary to Jesus by Fr. Andrew Apostoli (01606).
Fr. Apostoli’s stories and wisdom from the saints will give you a deeper appreciation of Mary’s
important role in leading us to her son, Jesus.
4)
Delivered by Matt Fradd.( 02422).
These true stories of men and women who turned from porn to purity inspire us with the knowledge
that deliverance from the addictive grip of pornography is possible. If you know someone who is in this battle,
you should read Delivered. You will have a better understanding of the struggle, and will be better equipped
to help.
5) Mysteries of the Virgin Mary. Living Our Lady’s Graces by Fr. Peter John Cameron (02417).
The preface to the book sums it up well. “Much of the confusion and dissatisfaction and sadness we experience
… come from our own struggles with ‘real life.’ We need someone to help us look at our life, to show us who we are, to
help us become ourselves, and to live freely. That is why we turn with devotion to the real life of the Mother of God. In
seeing how Mary lived by faith, we can find the courage and grace to do the same.”
6) Catholics Come Home by Tom Peterson (02418).
Using moving stories and personal anecdotes, the author relates how he rediscovered his faith, experienced
God’s love, and found the purpose for his life. The message is that we can do the same! Peterson passes on pearls that
can lead to a deeply personal relationship with Jesus.
7) The Mystery and Meaning of the Mass by Fr. Joseph Champlin
(02415)
The external elements of the Mass often seem mysterious. Why does the priest kiss the altar or pour wine into
the cup? The answers to these and many other questions will deepen your understanding and appreciation for the
beauty of the Mass.
Great New DVDs ….
a) Lourdes. A Story of Faith, Science and Miracles.
A fictional but inspiring portrayal of three lives
intertwined through and old family manuscript which divulges a miraculous healing of a dying woman through the
waters from a Lourdes grotto. 190 min. Italian with English and Spanish subtitles.
b) Les Miserables.
This classic musical was nominated for 8 academy awards, including Best Picture, stars Hugh
Jackman, Russel Crowe, and Anne Hathaway. The story is a timeless testament to the human spirit and the power of
redemption. Rated PG 13. 158 min. Spanish subtitles.
c) Apostle Peter and the Last Supper.
This drama, set in Rome, AD 67, is an account of an elderly Peter in
the ancient Mamertine prison condemned to death as he recounts his life from that of a simple fisherman to a follower
of Jesus of Nazareth.