Category: Reviews
Sustaining Grace by Frank Freeman
A lyrical novel incorporating theological themes, set against the backdrop of a hardscrabble New England farm.
Quentin Tarantino’s Moral Vision by Leonard Engel
While reflecting the vicissitudes of life, fairy tales tell us what could have been, what might have happened, suggesting ideal possibilities under different circumstances or conditions.
Messenger of Peace by Chris Byrd
In a flawed yet ultimately life- and faith-affirming film, Italian director Marco Pontecorvo tells the story of the famed Marian apparitions during World War I.
Bearing One Another’s Burdens by Amy Nicholson
An anthology of essays exploring various aspects of communal life, designed to strength and inspire.
Company of Friends by Robert Kent
Priest-scholar Rev. Victor Lee Austin's latest book is a study of the theology of friendship.
The Harder Choice by Amy Nicholson
A memoir of childbirth that raises some difficult questions about faith, grief, and the nature of suffering.
Documenting Change by Chris Byrd
The life of controversial Catholic writer Flannery O'Connor is profiled in this new documentary.
Fighting Termination by Chris Byrd
A richly textured novel brings an era of Native American history to life.
A Life Inspired by Amy Nicholson
A beautiful tribute to a kind and generous woman who exemplified the spirit of the Beatitudes.
Aging Gracefully by J. Milburn Thompson
A collection of essays and poems reflecting on aging as part of a spiritual journey.
Heaven’s Door by Fran Salone-Pelletier
A biographical portrait of a modern-day saint, an enduring marriage, and a lived experience of mercy.
Rescue Mission by Amy Nicholson
Selections from the writings of a courageous missionary inspire contemporary audiences.
A Modern-Day Morality Play: On The Irishman by Leonard Engel
The Irishman as Everyman: The filmmaker Martin Scorsese draws on the themes of medieval morality plays in his latest work.
A Man Alone: Reflections on A Hidden Life by Robert C. Broker
Further reflections on Terrence Malick's film about the life of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter.