Books received.

Books received from Catholic publishers

From Emmaus Road Publishing, Inc., 827 N. Fourth St., Steubenville, OH., 43952, U.S.A. 1-740-283-2484.

Tim Gray, Sacraments in Scripture. Salvation history made present, 2001, $9.95 U.S., softcover, 96 pages. Gray, Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture, empowers the reader to experience and appreciate the sacraments and Holy Scripture in a greater way. With review questions and a foreword by Scott Hahn, the book is ideal for individuals or groups wishing to deepen their faith and answer contemporary objections to the sacraments.

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, Without a Doubt: Bringing Faith to Life, 2001, $13.95 U.S., softcover, 232 pages. The Bishop's forty award-winning diocesan newspaper columns help one apply the truths of faith to everyday life. The vigorous conversational writings display practical wisdom and theological depth.

From Ignatius Press, 2515 McAllister St., San Francisco, CA, 94118, U.S.A. 1-415-387-2324.

David P. Eich, Desiderata. A Teenager's Journey to God, 2001, $12.95 U.S., sewn softcover, 227 pages. This book for young adults offers inspiring and practical meditations on the 15 mysteries of the Rosary. Stories of the saints and contemporary heroes draw one closer to God and show how virtues can be put into practice.

Louis de Wohl, Saint Joan. The girl soldier, 2001, $9.95 U.S., sewn softcover, 166 pages. Distinguished novelist de Wohl thrills the reader with Joan's heroism and her unique example of loving surrender to God's will.

Mother Mary Francis, P.C,C., A right to be merry, 2001, $12.95 U.S., sewn softcover, 232 pages. An abbess describes the challenges, cares and joys of cloistered life.

Luciana Frassati, A man of the beatitudes: Pier Giorgio Frassati, 2000, $19.95 U.S., sewn softcover, 180 pages. With illustrations. Meet a handsome, athletic, sociable youth from an aristocratic family, whose courageous witness to Christian faith and charity inspired many, including Pope John Paul II. Because of parental objections, Frassati had to minister to the poor and the marginalized in secret.

From Human Life International, 4 Family Life, Front Royal, VA 22630. Tel: [phone].

Brian Clowes, PhD,, Catholics For a Free Choice Exposed, 2001, $9.95 U.S., sewn softcover, 242 pages, The CFFC's strategies to undermine the Catholic Church, especially her teaching on abortion, are exposed. The group's funding sources, tactics and lies are uncovered. Excellent reading.

Brian Clowes, PhD., The Facts of Life (second edition), 2001, $19.95 U.S., softcover, 448 pages. HLI's popular pro-life manual has been expanded and updated. An excellent resource covering questions that pertain to the life issues, including abortion, contraception, euthanasia, population control, sex education in schools, and more.

From CCCB Publications, 90 Parent Ave., Ottawa, ON, KIN 7B 1. Tel:[phone].

Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Publ., Prayers for World Youth Day 2002, 2001, $6.95, softcover, 176 pages. The World Youth Day collection of prayers, reflections, services and songs will be useful before, during and after WYD. This inspiring book includes prayers for youth, for the parish, the Way of the Cross, reflections and prayers to welcome the WYD Cross, songs, and background information.

Books received from various publishers

From Harper Collins, Hazelton Lanes, 55 Avenue Rd., Suite 2900, Toronto, ON, M5R 3L2.

Peter C. Emberley, Divine Hunger: Canadians on Spiritual Walkabout, 2002, $32, hardcover, 294 pages. The author describes the modern spiritually hungry world seeking for faith, while avoiding the authority of traditional religions. The "many paths to find the way home" are presented in a work that combines some sound observations with very strange ideas.

Michael W. Higgins & Douglas R. Letson, Power & Peril: The Catholic Church at the Crossroads, 2002, $39.95, hardcover, 440 pages. Various contemporary and controversial questions facing the modern-day Church are examined. The Church is perceived as a powerful institution that survived for two millenniums, while currently facing an uncertain future.

From Random House of Canada Ltd., 2775 Matheson Blvd E., Mississauga, ON, L4W 4P7.

James A. Connor, Silent Fire: Bringing the Spirituality of Silence to Everyday Life, 2002, hardcover, $34.95 Cdn or $22.95 U.S., 210 pages. A former Jesuit priest, now laicized, searches for God and the meaning of life through silence as well as the modern approach of New Age belief. Best to avoid.

From Stewart House Publishing Inc., 290 North Queen St., Suite 210, Etobicoke, ON, M9C 5K4.

Rodney Peppe, Angelmouse, 2002, softcover, $4.99 Cdn or $3.50 U.S. per booklet, approx. 24 pages each. This series of children's booklets offers lessons in sharing, honesty and friendship. In Angelmouse: Cloud Nine, the hero loses his halo for being bad, but then gets it back for doing good. With colour illustrations. Recommended for ages five to nine. Other titles in the series: My Friend Angelmouse; Angelcake; Rainbow Paint; Missing Skates; Lost Thin gamajig; An Important Message; Windy Weather Day.

CD single received.

From The Love of the Child Productions, P0 Box 27002, 60 North Centre Rd. London, ON, N5X 3X4. Tel: [phone].

Michelle Lurman, Our Hearts All United (In God We Trust), 2001, $10. Cdn. A Canadian-born singer-actress, who spent several years in New York, dedicates this wonderful song to Fr. Mychal Judge and all other victims of the September 11th tragedy. The gifted singer tells a touching story with the hope of offering some consolation and peace to those who mourn. All proceeds are to benefit The Father Mychal Judge Fund in New York.