Offering insights into a diverse range of literature, this collection features fifty chapters dedicated to classic works by fifty different authors, highlighting the beauty of Catholic novels, plays, poetry, and non-fiction from around the world. Each chapter serves as an accessible introduction, encouraging readers to explore these timeless texts that promise to enrich their lives and engage them for years to come.
The First Thousand Years of Christian Culture
Exploring the first thousand years of Christian culture, the narrative spans locations from Athens to China, featuring a diverse cast including saints and emperors. The author presents familiar stories with fresh perspectives, uncovering forgotten aspects of Christian civilization. Engaging questions about historical events and figures prompt readers to think critically about the past. Accessible to both children and adults, it offers insights into various topics, including the history of liturgy and the significance of hair in history.
How to Transform Catholic Education
Transforming Catholic education is essential for the growth of children, as emphasized in this book. It draws on insights from influential figures like Stratford Caldecott and Pope Benedict XVI, urging parents, teachers, and home educators to take action. With practical suggestions, it serves as a call to create meaningful and enduring change in the educational landscape, highlighting the potential impact of a faith-based approach on the development of youth.
Lili, a young athlete in present day, and Olympic hero Eric Liddell in 1944, prepare for the race of their lives in this inspiring dual narrative about sport and perseverance.