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Got a child preparing for First Communion?  Want to get them a collection of Bible Stories that they might actually read?  Consider the book Amazing Tales and Strange Stories from the Bible by Christopher Doyle and Toni Goffe.  In this quirky compilation, Doyle and Goffe offer short retellings of famous stories children will love!  From [...]

One of my favorite Catholic recording artists has been in the business for around 2 decades, and in that time, he has managed to make music that reaches young people, both consistently and with longevity.  The same songs I first heard sung by Steve Angrisano are as enjoyable now as when I first heard them.  [...]

We have been able to track down two books this year on the idea of fasting as a spiritual practice. In this second part of a two-part series, we will provide a little reminder of the importance (and value) of doing without for God’s sake. One of my more favorite series that has been published lately [...]

We’ve had a few customers come in specifically looking for a translation of the Psalms that is contemporary enough to reach the hearts and minds of youth and young people.  At the same time, these individuals (often teachers) don’t want to lose sight of the prayerful aspect of the Psalms, the traditional understanding that we [...]

For many years, John Michael Talbot has been one of our best-selling music artists.  Given his relatively local status, he is well-known throughout the area for his enlivened interpretations of some of the most popular Catholic songs available. His compilation City of God continues to be one of our top albums each year, based on [...]

We have been able to track down two books this year on the idea of fasting as a spiritual practice.  So, for the next two weeks, we will provide a little reminder of the importance (and value) of doing without for God’s sake. First, The Spirituality of Fasting by Charles M. Murphy is a new [...]

Getting back to the idea of First Communion Gift suggestions from our store’s supply.  In this series, I am attempting to give some of the less-often considered options, just to add a little variety. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a big kid at heart.  I still enjoy a good Bugs Bunny cartoon as much as [...]

After the wild success of their self-titled debut album, The Priests are back with a new compilation of classic hymns and traditional songs.  Launched by the success of their PBS special, these three real-life Catholic clerics have brought a new blend of harmony to Catholic music.  In addition, they have encouraged a new way of looking [...]

Last year, I discovered a book while racing through a catalog from one of our major publishing houses, and requested a sample of it.  Do One Nice Thing was all about finding the small things we can do for one another, ourselves, and the Earth.  Really simple things.  For example, did you know you can [...]

Although I often consider myself a kid at heart, I’m a little out of my element when looking at kids’ films.  That’s why I rely on my nieces to help me figure out what to write about. Sometime around two years ago, I decided to get myself a copy of Bernadette: Princess of Lourdes, a [...]