For mothers who are examples every day to their families, we have just received a fantastic new book. A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms by Lisa M. Hendey (Ave Maria Press, 2011, $16.95) is full of personal experiences, Scripture, prayers, and spiritual exercises for Catholic women. Each section focuses on a different saint. The [...]... more

Over the next several months congregations will learn much more about the third edition of the Roman Missal, the ritual text that contains prayers and instructions for the celebration of the Mass. (See Father Randy Stice’s regular ETC columns on the new Missal, available online at bit.ly/fUqqJh, or visit the U.S. bishops’ web page about [...]... more

One of my favorite things to do is lose myself in the words of a good book, to experience a story in my imagination. I especially love a good history, and lately I’m reading as many books as I can about the Church. Most tell the history of the Apostles and the struggles of the [...]... more

At this time of year all sorts of volunteers come in and help the Paraclete staff take inventory and clean the store. Some of the volunteers have come since they were kids, and now that they are grown, they still make time to help us. It makes me think about all the resolutions people make [...]... more

This frenetic season makes it harder for me to spend the time I need in prayer and reflection. Fortunately, many good books are available to keep us focused on Christ. I’ve chosen three to read between now and Epiphany (Jan. 2). The first is Covenant and Communion by Scott Hahn (Brazos Press, 2009, $21.99). It [...]... more

Christmas is just around the corner, and we at The Paraclete are ready for it. There are so many exciting things going on at the store, and we want to invite you to join us for them. Did you know we brew fresh wassail every day? There is nothing like a warm cup of spiced [...]... more

Did you know that Advent starts on Nov. 28? For Catholics, Advent is a season of discovery and anticipation for the birth of Jesus. This preparation for Christmas traditionally incorporates a wreath and candles to symbolize “the Light that came into the world” to dispel the darkness (John 3:19). The Advent wreath has four candles, [...]... more

The temperature is falling, and the leaves are finally turning after a long, hot summer. This time of year is filled with football games and homework, but it is also a time for families. We start thinking about the holidays that fill the calendar until January and begin to prepare for the business that they [...]... more