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Sunday, July 10, 2005
Amazon's Top Ten Catholic Sellers (July 10, 2005)
A snapshot of what Catholics interested in their Faith are reading today.
1. How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization
by Thomas E. Woods Jr
This title which is a pleasant read continues to do well! Great to see that Cathoilics are interested in bolstering their faith and finding out what positive benefits it has offered the world at large. Great title for the Feast of St. Benedict (tomorrow).
2. Catholicism for Dummies
by John Trigilio (Author), Kenneth Brighenti (Author)
This is a perrenial bestseller, indicating that many think of themselves as pretty dumb when it comes to the Faith, an indictment of how we are presenting our faith and indication to publishers that we need to be pretty basic in presenting it.
3. God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life
by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, et al (Benedict XVI)
This is a good book, but I would recommend #17 on the list, The Spirit of the Liturgy
over it.
4. Salvation Is from the Jews: The Role of Judaism in Salvation History
by Roy H. Schoeman
An Ignatius book from 2004 with great reviews posted on Amazon. This must be one of those word of mouth bestsellers. Sounds interesting when you read that the author tackles the holocaust in light of God's plan!
5. Catechism of the Catholic Church
Not surprising to see this here, actually more surprising is how little it usually shows up on the Amazon list of Catholic bestsellers. I think this tells us something about those shopping for books online versus in stores where the Catechism is a perenial number 1 bestseller.
6. The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You
by Michael Dubruiel
This is essentially a "dummies" book about the Mass and for the past six months it has been a consistent top ten book on Amazon's Catholic bestseller's list. I'm guessing that this is also due to "word of mouth" and I hope that those who enjoy it will explore another book on the Mass that I've written more recently, How To Get The Most Out Of The Eucharist
and a book on the living out the Mass entitled The Power of the Cross: Applying the Passion of Christ to Your Life
.
7. The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
by Scott Hahn
The third "Eucharist" book in the top ten. Scott show's how the Book of Revelations is about the Mass we celebrate on earth.
8. Catechism of the Catholic Church : Second Edition
Not a double post, just a slighly more expensive edition (hardback). I wonder if this doesn't signal a merging of bookstore buying habits with online book buying habits of the Catholic market?
9. Return of the Prodigal Son
by Henri Nouwen
The mandatory Nouwen title...this one published by Image in 1994. A book about reconciliation.
10. The Theology of the Body According to John Paul II: Human Love in the Divine Plan (Parish Resources)
by John Paul, Pauline Books & Media
Remains a "hot" topic among Catholics. Here they go to the source, Pope John Paul II!
A great way to pray "seven times" a day with the psalms and scriptures. This is a modern rendering of The Short Breviary but there is nothing "short" about it. A great way to pray the Scriptures daily in the tradition of St. Benedict! Highly recommended!!!
1. How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization
by Thomas E. Woods JrThis title which is a pleasant read continues to do well! Great to see that Cathoilics are interested in bolstering their faith and finding out what positive benefits it has offered the world at large. Great title for the Feast of St. Benedict (tomorrow).
2. Catholicism for Dummies
by John Trigilio (Author), Kenneth Brighenti (Author)This is a perrenial bestseller, indicating that many think of themselves as pretty dumb when it comes to the Faith, an indictment of how we are presenting our faith and indication to publishers that we need to be pretty basic in presenting it.
3. God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life
by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, et al (Benedict XVI)This is a good book, but I would recommend #17 on the list, The Spirit of the Liturgy
over it.4. Salvation Is from the Jews: The Role of Judaism in Salvation History
by Roy H. SchoemanAn Ignatius book from 2004 with great reviews posted on Amazon. This must be one of those word of mouth bestsellers. Sounds interesting when you read that the author tackles the holocaust in light of God's plan!
5. Catechism of the Catholic Church
Not surprising to see this here, actually more surprising is how little it usually shows up on the Amazon list of Catholic bestsellers. I think this tells us something about those shopping for books online versus in stores where the Catechism is a perenial number 1 bestseller.
6. The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You
by Michael DubruielThis is essentially a "dummies" book about the Mass and for the past six months it has been a consistent top ten book on Amazon's Catholic bestseller's list. I'm guessing that this is also due to "word of mouth" and I hope that those who enjoy it will explore another book on the Mass that I've written more recently, How To Get The Most Out Of The Eucharist
and a book on the living out the Mass entitled The Power of the Cross: Applying the Passion of Christ to Your Life.7. The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
by Scott HahnThe third "Eucharist" book in the top ten. Scott show's how the Book of Revelations is about the Mass we celebrate on earth.
8. Catechism of the Catholic Church : Second Edition
Not a double post, just a slighly more expensive edition (hardback). I wonder if this doesn't signal a merging of bookstore buying habits with online book buying habits of the Catholic market?
9. Return of the Prodigal Son
by Henri NouwenThe mandatory Nouwen title...this one published by Image in 1994. A book about reconciliation.
10. The Theology of the Body According to John Paul II: Human Love in the Divine Plan (Parish Resources)
by John Paul, Pauline Books & MediaRemains a "hot" topic among Catholics. Here they go to the source, Pope John Paul II!
Outside the Top Ten and Recommended:
# 73 on the list:
# 73 on the list:
A great way to pray "seven times" a day with the psalms and scriptures. This is a modern rendering of The Short Breviary but there is nothing "short" about it. A great way to pray the Scriptures daily in the tradition of St. Benedict! Highly recommended!!!
Dennis to make Gulf Coast landfall Sunday as Category 4
A bad situation for those who take this direct hit.
Forecast: Dennis to make Gulf Coast landfall Sunday afternoon as Category 4: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Forecast: Dennis to make Gulf Coast landfall Sunday afternoon as Category 4: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Working Paper for this Fall's Synod of Bishopse
I still think that it is Providential that this particular pope will oversee this synod...read The Spirit of the Liturgy and I think you'll agree..."The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the Life and Mission of the Church"
Benedict on St. Benedict
In today's angelus about tomorrow's feast, from >>> AsiaNews.it <<< Pope: “Terrorists, stop in the name of God!”:
"Tomorrow is the feast of St Benedict Abate, Patron of Europe, a saint particularly dear to me, as can be divined from my choice of his name,” he said. “Born in Norcia in around 480, Benedict completed his first studies in Rome. However, deluded by life in the city, he retreated to Subiaco, where he stayed for three years in a grotto – the famous ‘sacred specco’, dedicating himself completely to God. In Subiaco, availing themselves of the ruins of an enormous ‘ciclopica’ villa of the Emperor Nero, Benedict and his first disciples built some monasteries, giving birth to a community of brothers founded on the primacy of the love of Christ, where prayer and work alternated harmoniously in praise of God. Some years later, in Montecassino, he completed this project, putting it down in writing in “Regola”, his only work which reached us.
“Among the ashes of the Roman Empire, Benedict, seeking above all the Kingdom of God planted, perhaps without even realizing it, the seed of a new civilization which would develop, integrating Christian values with classical heritage on the one hand and the Germanic and Slavic cultures on the other. This is a typical aspect of his spirituality, which I want to highlight today. Benedict did not set up a monastic institution focused mainly on the evangelization of the Barbarian peoples, as other great missionary monks of his time did. Rather he indicated to his followers that the fundamental, even unique, scope of existence was the search for God: ‘Quaerere Deum’. However, he knew that the believer in a deep relationship with God cannot be content with living in a mediocre way according to the credo of a minimalist ethic and a superficial religiosity.
“In this light, we can better understand the expression which Benedict drew from St Cyprian and which sums up the way of life of the monks in his Regola: ‘Nihil amori Christi praeponere’, ‘Nothing is above the love of Christ’. Holiness consists of this, a valid proposal for each Christian, and it takes on true pastoral urgency in our age where there is a need to anchor life and history in steady spiritual points of reference.'"
"Tomorrow is the feast of St Benedict Abate, Patron of Europe, a saint particularly dear to me, as can be divined from my choice of his name,” he said. “Born in Norcia in around 480, Benedict completed his first studies in Rome. However, deluded by life in the city, he retreated to Subiaco, where he stayed for three years in a grotto – the famous ‘sacred specco’, dedicating himself completely to God. In Subiaco, availing themselves of the ruins of an enormous ‘ciclopica’ villa of the Emperor Nero, Benedict and his first disciples built some monasteries, giving birth to a community of brothers founded on the primacy of the love of Christ, where prayer and work alternated harmoniously in praise of God. Some years later, in Montecassino, he completed this project, putting it down in writing in “Regola”, his only work which reached us.
“Among the ashes of the Roman Empire, Benedict, seeking above all the Kingdom of God planted, perhaps without even realizing it, the seed of a new civilization which would develop, integrating Christian values with classical heritage on the one hand and the Germanic and Slavic cultures on the other. This is a typical aspect of his spirituality, which I want to highlight today. Benedict did not set up a monastic institution focused mainly on the evangelization of the Barbarian peoples, as other great missionary monks of his time did. Rather he indicated to his followers that the fundamental, even unique, scope of existence was the search for God: ‘Quaerere Deum’. However, he knew that the believer in a deep relationship with God cannot be content with living in a mediocre way according to the credo of a minimalist ethic and a superficial religiosity.
“In this light, we can better understand the expression which Benedict drew from St Cyprian and which sums up the way of life of the monks in his Regola: ‘Nihil amori Christi praeponere’, ‘Nothing is above the love of Christ’. Holiness consists of this, a valid proposal for each Christian, and it takes on true pastoral urgency in our age where there is a need to anchor life and history in steady spiritual points of reference.'"
Tuesday, July 5, 2005
Funny
I'm in TN and remarked to Amy that no where else would you pick up the Sunday morning paper and read a piece on the Pepsi 400 that would be more about Steve Spurrier than the race.
Yesterday in the Orlando Sentinel an amuzing piece by David Whitley about Spurrier and Stoops both being at the race, here is a quote:
As for the requisite question: Are race drivers real athletes?
"You don't see many fat racers, drivers out here," Spurrier said. "So they'd obviously never be hired as football coach at Tennessee."
Again, we're kidding. But having such joke fodder available reminds us how entertaining the Spurdog could be.
Yesterday in the Orlando Sentinel an amuzing piece by David Whitley about Spurrier and Stoops both being at the race, here is a quote:
As for the requisite question: Are race drivers real athletes?
"You don't see many fat racers, drivers out here," Spurrier said. "So they'd obviously never be hired as football coach at Tennessee."
Again, we're kidding. But having such joke fodder available reminds us how entertaining the Spurdog could be.
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