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Bringing Pope Francis’ message to children
Bestselling children’s book creators Peter H. Reynolds and Paul A. Reynolds have published a new book in collaboration with the late Pope Francis. In Our Treasures Within (Loyola Press, 2026), the wisdom of Pope Francis is brought to life through … Continue reading
‘God’s Little Flowers’
Lindsay Winget Schlegel, a 2008 Boston College graduate, is the author of a picture book inspired by a quotation attributed to St. Thérèse of Lisieux. God’s Little Flowers (OSV Kids, 2025) looks to counter the culture of comparison and encourage … Continue reading
Shakespeare and Catholic education
Exploring Catholic Faith in Shakespearean Drama: Towards a Philosophy of Education (Routledge, 2025) is a new volume that investigates the connection between William Shakespeare and Catholic education, arguing that Shakespeare’s plays explore Catholic understandings of human life in ways that remain … Continue reading
Catholic women preaching
Catholic Women Preach: Raising Voices, Renewing the Church (Orbis Books, 2024) is the third installment of a series of books featuring homilies offered by Catholic women from around the world on the Gospel readings for Sundays and holy days. The … Continue reading
Final words from Rick Gaillardetz
One year ago today, Boston College’s Joseph Professor of Catholic Systematic Theology Richard Gaillardetz died. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the theologian started sharing his thoughts and reflections on CaringBridge. His essays have been collected in a volume titled While I … Continue reading
‘Bothering to Love’
An international group of more than 20 scholars explores the realm of Catholic theological ethics through the contributions of Boston College Canisius Professor of Theology James F. Keenan, S.J., one of the most influential Catholic ethicists today. Co-edited by BC … Continue reading
Auschwitz and Absolution
In the face of his 1947 execution, Rudolf Höss, the notorious commandant of Auschwitz, met with Polish Jesuit priest Wladyslaw Lohn, S.J. Höss made a confession to Fr. Lohn for approximately four hours, and received absolution. The new book, Auschwitz … Continue reading
New poetry from Paul Mariani
Boston College Professor Emeritus Paul Mariani has published his ninth collection of poems, titled All That Will Be New (Slant Books, 2022). Written during the pandemic lockdown, the collection is a reflection on the challenges and divisions of our current … Continue reading
Personal retreat with the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Boston College graduate Joe Laramie, S.J., national director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, has written a retreat guide that draws on the wisdom of Ignatian spirituality. Love Him Ever More: A 9-Day Personal Retreat with the Sacred Heart of … Continue reading
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Insights from an ambassador to the Holy See
Boston College graduate Kenneth Hackett looks back on his time as United States ambassador to the Holy See (2013-2017) in his new book, The Vatican Code: American Diplomacy in the Time of Francis (Paulist Press, 2022). The Vatican Code offers … Continue reading
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