Today, the Catholic Church is dealing with many complex problems that often leave the faithful confused about the authentic interpretation of Catholic teaching. In Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society, experienced Vatican journalist Diane Montagna conducts a wide-ranging and trenchant interview with Fr. Gerald E. Murray that examines the root causes of and potential solutions to the many challenges the Church...

"When it comes to the history of Christianity, the Catholic Church makes a pretty bold claim: that the earliest Christians were Catholics--and that their beliefs and practices have continued unbroken all the way to the present-day Church. But the Last Supper was a long time ago, and for hundreds of years Protestants have been attacking Catholic claims about Christianity's historic origins, traditions, and practices. They prefer to believe that the...

"Priestly celibacy, some say, is an outdated relic from another age. Others see it as a lonely way of life. But as Fr. Carter Griffin argues ... , the ancient practice of celibacy, when lived well, helps a priest exercise his spiritual fatherhood joyfully and fruitfully. Along the way, Griffin explores: the question of optional celibacy; some pitfalls of celibate paternity; the selection and formation of candidates for celibate priesthood; why biological...

Ask Catholics about the crisis in the Church today and you'll often get one of two responses: The end is upon us! or Everything's fine--the Holy Spirit is in charge! Neither of those attitudes makes sense from the perspective of history, says Steve Weidenkopf (The Real Story of Catholic History). In his new book, Light from Darkness, Weidenkopf shows how the Church's past ages were no less tumultuous than our own. Yet, whether it was decadent hierarchs...

from the preface- To our lay brothers and sisters we also dedicate this book, to help them better understand, value and support their dear priests, the wounded and the shining ones alike. In particular, we hope that seminarians and young men still discerning their calling might draw inspiration from this short presentation.

"Whether you are a believer or struggling, this book will help you develop a personal relationship with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament." [from book jacket]