September 19th.
The Vanishing Woman: A Father Gabriel Mystery by Fiorella De Maria, In this next book in the mystery series by the popular British author, Fr Gabriel has been sent by his Abbot to assist at a church in a small town where the parish priest, Fr Foley, is recovering from a heart attack. Enid Jennings is the most hated woman in town, a retired headmistress and embittered war widow, who has a talent for causing conflict and distress wherever she goes.
November 21st. The Day Is Now Far Spent by Cardinal Robert Sarah In this powerful book by the acclaimed spiritual leader and best-selling writer, one he calls his "most important", he analyzes the profound spiritual, moral and political crisis in the contemporary world. He says that he "considers that the decadence of our time has all the faces of mortal peril."
2020:
Janurary 16th. The Grace of Enough: Pursuing Less and Living More in a Throwaway Culture by Haley Stewart
Do you feel caught in an endless cycle of working harder and enjoying life less? The Stewart family did—and they decided to make a radical change. Popular Catholic blogger and podcaster Haley Stewart explains how a year-long internship on a sustainable farm changed her family’s life for the better, allowing them to live gospel values more intentionally.
March 19th. From Slave to Priest: The Inspirational Story of Father Augustine Tolton (1854-1897) by Caroline Hemesath
Born into a black Catholic slave family, Fr. Augustine Tolton (1854-1897) conquered almost insurmountable odds to become one of the very first black priests in the United States. By his early death at 43, this pioneer black priest left behind a shining legacy of holy service to God, the Church and his people.
May 21st. Ship of Miracles by Bill Gilbert
It was a miracle worthy of the season. When Captain Leonard La Rue spied from his twelve-man merchant ship, the Meredith Victory, the throng of Korean refugees on the docks of a city in flames, he didn't hesitate to do what others would consider impossible. In December of 1950, La Rue and his skeleton crew rescued fourteen thousand Korean refugees from the hands of the rapidly-approaching Chinese army in the city of Hungnam.
No meetings: October / December / February / April / June / July or August. Book selections and meeting dates are subject to change.
All are welcome for one or all books. Meetings are usually held after morning Mass on the third Thursday of the month. For more information contact
Mike at 973-729-6063 or [email protected]