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Although we carry a pretty great selection of prayer books here at De Sales Catholic Bookstore, it’s one of my more favorite types of books to explore.  Mostly, that’s because each prayer book has its own intricate combinations of traditional prayers with contemporary reflections.  Some, through the use of art and language, reflect a different [...]

My mom was a kindergarten teacher through most of my life, though she did teach first grade for a few years before returning to the younger students.  Most of my younger summers, when baseball and tee-ball weren’t taking up the free hours, were spent being an active learner.  Mom liked to fill my insatiable curiosity [...]

We’ve been busy this week! Come by to see our latest display of Confirmation gift ideas for the upcoming celebrations of the Sacrament.  We have a lot of great gifts, including wall crosses, plaques, and prayer boxes–and of course, we can’t forget the incredible selection of youth-appropriate books! We also have in stock the 2010 [...]

Right after I began working here, I found a DVD that thoroughly consumed my attention every time I browse our selection.  If you haven’t figured out by now, I’m a bit of a nerd, so it’s a safe assumption that I’ll jump through hoops to learn something–and documentaries are typically right up my alley. Such [...]

About two years ago, the director of the Office of Religious Education from our diocese contacted us about a book from Joe Paprocki designed for catechists (The Cathichist’s Toolbox).  Given that we have a fairly strong relationship with many of the local parishes, we do what we can to offer the best possible resources for [...]

It’s not a secret that I’m quite the fan of Tomie dePaola.  I have written of the works of his that have inspired me through the years.  And certainly, he continues to do so.  Every time I see a new piece that even remotely resembles his style of art, I look for the structure that [...]

For as long as I can remember, my grandmother has had a very strong devotion to St. Therese of Lisieux.  For a long while, I considered her devotion to be bordering on the fanatical, but since I was a loving grandson, I did what I could to encourage her prayerful and contemplative devotion.  In the [...]

I’ve been intrigued by the Sermon on the Mount for many years.  It’s the basis of much debate, if for no other reason than because it tends to invert our ideal mentality about the world.  When Jesus begins speaking of these key elements of justice, I start perking up.   Maybe it’s as simple as the [...]

Fr. Joe Kempf released a book earlier this year simply titled, My Sister is Annoying!, which he co-wrote with his pal, Big Al, a lovable, blue, and furry friend.  (Al has problems with being told he’s not “real”.  Read more about Fr. Joe at the Liguorian in the current issue by clicking here.)  In the [...]

In my former career work of ministry, I spent a lot of time working with young people.  For a while, I even interned with the diocesan office of youth ministry, giving me a really unique perspective of what ministry entails.  In that time, I learned to depend a great deal on Saint John Bosco, the [...]