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In keeping with the most recent theme of simplicity, this post will focus on a great book by Brother Victor-Antione D’Avila-Latourrette, The Gift of Simplicity. While I’ve heard in many circles about the concept of simplifying life, keeping things toned down, and limiting the self for the sake of all, “doing” simplicity is a little [...]

Whether or not you all are enjoying them, the idea of thematic units on our blog has been really helpful to me…it’s nice to be able to take a look at some topic in perspective of the many works available.  Over the next few weeks, I will focus on several books on the topic of simplicity.  This [...]

Over one year ago, I promoted a brand new, environmentally friendly Bible, known simply as The Green Bible, a New Revised Standard Version edition…minus the Catholic books.  This particular Bible featured all things environmental, from soy-based ink to recycled paper and a fabric cover.  In addition, this Bible included reflections and meditations on Scripture and [...]

I’ve been fascinated by Benedictine spirituality for a while now.  A significant part of the spiritual life, according to Benedictine understanding, is eveloped in the three-fold vows of both Oblates and monastics: obedience, continual conversion of heart, and stability.  This isn’t the typical understanding of vows Catholics associate with religious orders (poverty, chastity, and obedience), [...]

Through the month of August, I’ll be taking a break from posting about books for kids.  We have had a great summer, full of excitement and energy, but it’s time to rest a little–relaxation can be a great thing!  So, be sure to keep checking on Mondays and Wednesdays for new releases and our local [...]

In Rising Above the Storm Clouds, when Freddy B. and Ezmerelda–Ezzie for short–get into an argument, they discover that arguing about things doesn’t necessarily get them very far.  As their father tries to calm them down, he asks a very unusual question: “What is it like to forgive?” Much to the frustration of his children, [...]

Last week, I began a compilation of some of the local authors we feature here at DCB.  This week, I’m moving beyond the Springfield area, and going broad.  This entry will feature some of the authors available from around the state of Missouri, as well as the Ozark Hills. If I had to make a [...]

One of the things I tend to look for in books is a simplicity that allows every reader some accessibility to the topic.  Saints are probably the most difficult topic for me, for that reason; often, biographers of the saints begin either with the presumption of no knowledge or significant knowledge, with nowhere in between.  [...]

How do you help children to better understand the importance of telling the truth?  If you’re like Eli’s mom, you can furnish your house with a giant Lie-O-Meter, just like in Eli’s Lie-O-Meter, by Sandra Levins and illustrated by Jeff Ebbeler.  Wit hthis wonderful and humorous story, children learn the importance of being honest, whether [...]

Sometimes I think I know a few things about social justice; it’s usually at that point in my experience that I get schooled by a far-more knowing individual.  Usually, it’s one of my favorite priests, who has worked in peace efforts for most of his career.  And for that, I’m eternally grateful, because it’s in [...]