General Catholic Ramblings

Teaching Kids the Liturgical Seasons: A Tiber River Review

October 27, 2012

As a Catholic convert, and a mother with small children, I've been passionate about learning all that I can about the traditions and celebrations that ocur throughout the liturgical year.  I'd spent the last year trying to come up with feast day ideas that would make the liturgical year come alive for our daughters, and [...]

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Five Steps to a Devout Life: A Tiber River Review

October 25, 2012

I can’t believe I put off this book for nearly two years!  I’ve always wanted to read it, but I get very intimidated by spiritual classics.  I am a notorious skimmer & reading slowly is difficult for me. Over Easter, however, I had the opportunity to slow down and dig deep into the St. Francis [...]

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A Seminary in a Book: A Tiber River Review

October 24, 2012

  Catholicism reads like one of Fr. Barron's YouTube videos. It is clear, deep, insightful, and still down to earth. He makes reference to Max Scheler and John Lennon touching the student, the scholar, and the layman. His depth of language allows fro him to write clearly without extending a topic farther than is necessary [...]

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Courage in All Seasons: A Tiber River Review

October 23, 2012

I read Thomas More: A Portrait of Courage book because its author, Dr. Wegemer, gave the commencement address at Ave Maria University last fall. He is a professor of English at the University of Dallas, the Director for The Center for Thomas More Studies, and one of the top scholars of More today (which is no surprise as [...]

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Divine Mercy for Kids: A Tiber River Review

October 22, 2012

  The Divine Mercy Chaplet for Kids is a beautiful depiction the Chaplet for the entire family. Sister Faustina is the host of this illustrated Divine Mercy Chaplet. Along with Sister Faustina is a group of young children that learning to say the Chaplet. Sister Faustina explains the way to properly pray the Chaplet and [...]

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From Planned Parenthood Leader to Pro-Life Activist: A Tiber River Review

October 21, 2012

"unPlanned" sheds light on to Planned Parenthood's true agenda, while highlighting what a strong impression the peaceful and prayerful people can make. Abby Johnson walks you through her journey as she realizes that what has been her passion and her longing to help women, along with her own past abortions, is really doing more harm [...]

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Weekly Saints for Catholic Moms: A Tiber River Review

October 20, 2012

"A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms" is the perfect devotional for Catholic moms. Lisa Hendey, the founder of CatholicMom.com, (a great website for Catholic moms) presents you with 52 saints each in a week long devotional set up. Each week starts of with the saints date of birth and death, patronage, and feast day. [...]

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Smart Martha's Guide for Busy Moms: A Tiber River Review

October 19, 2012

"Smart Martha's Catholic Guide for Busy Moms" a book by Tammi Kiser, published by Our Sunday Visitor. Over all this book was a easy read, with chapters like; Toys 'R' Taking Us Over, which gives you suggestions about keeping toys under control, through which toys are meaningful, and how to organize them, and From T-Ball [...]

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Announced! The New Cover for Pope Benedict's Book

October 18, 2012
Jesus of Nazareth Volume III, the Infancy Narratives

Behold: the correct Vatican-approved-cover for Pope Benedict's latest book, the Infancy Narratives of Jesus of Nazareth.

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A Baby's First Christmas Prayers: A Tiber River Review

October 18, 2012

So untimely of me! Through the generosity of TiberRiver.com, I received a copy of My First Prayers for Christmas by Maite Roche. Part of my delay in posting this review is that I wanted to be sure to include my children’s responses, and the book ended up being the perfect Christmas present for the baby. [...]

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