Reviews The last ten commentary items which review books and other media
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February 01, 2012 Russell Shaw’s Book on Clericalism Dr. Jeff Mirus
Please note that I have just reviewed Russell Shaw's interesting book, To Hunt, to Shoot, to Entertain: Clericalism and the Catholic Laity. You'll find it in the In Depth Analysis section here:
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January 25, 2012 Art Masterpieces Teaching Church History Dr. Jeff Mirus
Duquesne University Press has done something noteworthy by publishing two new full-color books which present masterpieces of art with accompanying text to illustrate key moments in the history of
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January 06, 2012 Two Books: Devoted to Death and America's Church Dr. Jeff Mirus
R. Andrew Chesnut's Devoted to Death: Santa Muerte, The Skeleton Saint and Thomas Tweed's America's Church: The National Shrine and Catholic Presence in the Nation’s Capital, both recently out
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December 20, 2011 What entrepreneurs should learn from Blessed John Paul II Phil Lawler
In an era of global enterprise, when some overweight financial firms are deemed “too big to fail,” how should an honest Christian entrepreneur behave? Can the abstract principles of
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December 06, 2011 Pornography—or Persons as Objects Dr. Jeff Mirus
Did you know that more than 80% of all pornographic web pages originate in the United States? As with so many other things, we Americans are the chief exporters of pornography to the world. One
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December 05, 2011 Growing Up in Catholic Orphanages Dr. Jeff Mirus
From all you’ve heard about the Irish Church and abuse problems elsewhere, you might think this is a horror story, but it is not. A man named Edward Rohs, who coordinates mental health
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November 22, 2011 The Spiritual Tradition of Catholic England Dr. Jeff Mirus
Now here’s a real prayer for you: The holy Body of Christ Jesu be my salvation of body and soul. Amen. The Glorious blood of Christ Jesu bring my soul and body into the everlasting bliss.
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November 01, 2011 Lily: Real Life, Real Literature Dr. Jeff Mirus
I agreed to read the Lily Trilogy by Sherry Boas with some misgivings. The promotional literature asserts: “The books have a pro-life thread throughout and also deal with other problems
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October 20, 2011 Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade, SJ: Abandon Yourself to this Book Dr. Jeff Mirus
Ignatius Press has just come out with a new edition of Jean-Pierre de Caussade’s oustanding work of spiritual direction, Abandonment to Divine Providence. This work, written in the 18th
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September 28, 2011 Monsters: New Fiction from Gail Caress Dr. Jeff Mirus
Reviewing fiction is difficult, because significant aspects of the review depend on personal taste. For example, some people simply do not like fantasy. So let me express a certain conflict of
