The Shepherd’s Pie: Faith and Depression “A slice of hope to raise faithful kids.” This uplifting, ecumenical show uses engaging conversations and fun entertainment reviews to offer positive insights and media resources for families and youth leaders. We discuss current issues that impact young people at home, in school, […]
Cath-Lit Live: Welcoming the Holy Spirit with Padre Pio
Amy J. Cattapan interviews Susan De Bartoli about her new book, published by Ave Maria Press.
Stumble onto a Forgotten Priest’s Homilies, and Wind Up in a Successfully Reflective Lent
The holy season of Lent brings many opportunities for spiritual reflection, but author Mary McWilliams suggests the refreshing writings of an Anglican convert for prayerful growth.
Cath-Lit Live: Murder at Penwood Manor
Amy J. Cattapan interviews Antony Barone Kolenc about Book 5 in his Harwood Mysteries series for teens.
Book Review: Putting Joy into Practice by Phoebe Farag Mikhail
Achieving true joy takes patience and persistence, but in this review of Putting Joy into Practice, writer Mary McWilliams explains how the book’s author uses ancient methods to make it attainable.
Book Review: Dining with the Saints: The Sinner’s Guide to a Righteous Feast
Writer Mary McWilliams reviews Dining with the Saints: The Sinner’s Guide to a Righteous Feast, a volume the authors present to transform the dinner table into a sacred place.
The Shepherd’s Pie: Bringing the Saints to Our Kids
In this episode of The Shepherd’s Pie, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with author and editor Maria Riley about ways to introduce the saints to younger children.
The Shepherd’s Pie: Keeping Kids in the Church
Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with educator and author D.J. Dixon about the challenges to keeping our youth in the faith today.
The Shepherd’s Pie: The Impact of Mass Media on Kids
Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with filmmaker and bestselling author Bill Myers about the impact of movies and books on the development of our kids.
The Habsburg Way: Seven Rules for Turbulent Times – A Review
The Catholic Writers Guild and an Austrian archduke play connecting parts in Writer Amanda Lauer’s fascinating and prolific career. In this week’s blog, she shares her review of the archduke’s latest book.