Month: January 2016

The Abbey: A Story of Discovery by James Martin My rating: 5 of 5 stars This 'novel' is the first by this particular author, who, like in his other works, has displayed his extraordinary writing and literary skills. The story Martin has fashioned contains more than just a good story; here also are to be… Continue reading Review: The Abbey: A Story of Discovery

The Victorious Opposition by Harry Turtledove My rating: 4 of 5 stars This volume represents the end of the second series in this continuing timeline, and represents a period of 'time' between the equivalent of World War I and World War II. Again, I have appreciated the way in which Harry Turtledove mastery of both… Continue reading Review: The Victorious Opposition

The Centre Cannot Hold by Harry Turtledove My rating: 4 of 5 stars View all my reviews

Christian Symbol and Ritual: An Introduction by Bernard Cooke My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sometimes it's good to get back to basics, and this is exactly what reading this book has done for me. The opportunity to revisit some fundamental understandings of symbol and ritual offered by this book was much appreciated. This book,… Continue reading Review: Christian Symbol and Ritual: An Introduction

Blood & Iron by Harry Turtledove My rating: 4 of 5 stars View all my reviews

Homiletic Directory by Congregation For Divine Worship And The Discipline Of The Sacraments My rating: 3 of 5 stars Although I often receive positive feedback about my preaching, this ministerial action remains the part of my ministry that I continue to find confronting and challenging. In short, I don't like preaching - which probably has more… Continue reading Review: Homiletic Directory

Mercy: The Essence of the Gospel and the Key to Christian Life by Cardinal Walter Kasper My rating: 4 of 5 stars One can certainly understand why Pope Francis would comment "This book has done me so much good". I would hazard a guess that Kasper's work has much to do with the Pope proclamation… Continue reading Review: Mercy: The Essence of the Gospel and the Key to Christian Life