Author-to-Author

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Judy Foy on her book Buttons and the Butterfly: A Book of Comfort for All Ages When Someone You Love Has Died (October 2, 2024)

When someone we love dies, the loss can feel overwhelming and hard to make sense of. Talking about it with children can be especially difficult when we don't understand what has happened, ourselves. Buttons and the Butterfly is an inspirational story for all ages that can help begin that conversation. Illustrated with photographs to suggest connections with the natural world, the book offers consolation in the familiar story of the butterfly’s life cycle. Through the simple story of a puppy, Buttons, who has lost a caterpillar that she loves, gentle words and images convey God, transformation, the soul, and heaven.

Buttons and the Butterfly: A Book of Comfort for All Ages When Someone You Love Has Died: Foy, Judy: 9798399612522: Amazon.com: Books




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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Dr. Paul Murano on his book Refuting the Nonsense and Reclaiming the Truth: One Socratic Dialogue at a Time (October 2, 2024)

In our post-Christian, post-reason society, many have been formed in a narrative fed to them by the media and educational establishments. Its end is not truth or goodness, but pleasure and power; and it begins by the manipulation of language and the repetition of falsehoods. In the battlefield of ideas, Catholic Christians and all people of good will are left to fend for themselves. This easy-to-read book of dialogues cuts to the chase by uncovering common irrationalities and misunderstandings on key topics and themes, while clarifying basic tenets of Christian faith. Discussion questions after each chapter assist the reader in deciphering truth from falsehood. This book is a valuable tool for people of all ages looking for clarity in both secular and religious matters in an age of ambiguity and obscurity.

Refuting the Nonsense and Reclaiming the Truth: One Socratic dialogue at a time: Murano, Paul: 9798990694903: Amazon.com: Books




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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Michael Walker on his book Galahad (September 9, 2024)

Galahad is a knight in search of a quest. Abandoned at a medieval monastery as a child, he journeys to Camelot to earn his spot at the Round Table. Impressed by his valor in the tournament joust, King Arthur sends Galahad to find the Holy Grail. Along the way, Galahad makes many fantastical friends and foes, but only by confronting his deepest fears can he fulfill his destiny.

Galahad by Michael Walker | En Route Books and Media

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Andrew Mioni on his book Altar Against Altar: An Analysis of Catholic Traditionalism (August 9, 2024)

When does the crisis in the Church end? May priests universally minister without any canonical mission? Can one Eucharist be offered against another in legitimate Catholic worship? Using the Scriptures, patristic sources, and magisterial declarations, Altar Against Altar answers these and many other questions, and demonstrates how the independent traditionalist ministry does not provide a remedy for the current crisis, but only perpetuates it.

Altar Against Altar: An Analysis of Catholic Traditionalism by Andrew Mioni | En Route Books and Media


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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Sr. Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe, Ph.D., on her book Practical Developmental Psychology for Primary School Pupils (July 19, 2024)

Practical Developmental Psychology for Primary School Pupils is carefully prepared to attend to the needs of primary school learners in the areas of character formation, culture, emotional, spiritual, psychological, physical and human transformation. Developmental Psychology deals with issues of child development right from the time of conception. It connects with biological and social sciences, arts, human development, and all-around training of body and soul. The curriculum covers developmental psychology at the lower level of learning. It aims to bring out the greatest result in our pupils, presenting reliable and engaging programs for Biafran primary schools.

Practical Developmental Psychology for Primary School Pupils by Sr. Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe, Ph.D. | En Route Books and Media

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Daniel Mahoney on his book A Dear Friend, Volume 1: Denial (June 11, 2024)

This first volume of poems is the poetic expression of the first stage of grief – denial. Wrestling with the reality that a dear friend is dead, a peculiar beginning amidst the sorrow is found. This first book begins a life of poetry, the expression of grief, and the pondering of beautiful things.

A Dear Friend, Volume 1: Denial by Daniel Mahoney | En Route Books and Media

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews  Susan Joy Bellavance on her book When Jesus Speaks (May 25, 2024)


Imagine the thrill and wonder in the hearts of children as they witness the divine power of Jesus — in the astonished leper, his rags falling to the ground as he touches his smooth face; in the deaf man turning his head toward birdsong; in the bent, crippled woman unfurling to full stature, rejoicing!Through the stirring illustrations of Byron Hamilton and the searing simplicity of author Susan Joy Bellavance, When Jesus Speaks convinces each heart that the divine power of Jesus’ word is real, commanding wind and waves, life and death, and then applies that reality to the mystery of the Eucharist.When Jesus Speaks recalls centuries of the Church’s faithfulness to the Lord truly present in the Holy Eucharist, generation after generation, Mass after Mass, to this very day.  

When Jesus Speaks - Sophia Institute Press

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews David Clayton on his book Veiling to Reveal: John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and the Role of Clothing in Christian Art and Anthropology (May 7, 2024)

In his writing on the human person and art, Pope John Paul II renewed interest in the nude in sacred art, calling artists to represent the human form "naked without shame." While some have interpreted this as a new Catholic permissiveness, David Clayton argues that John Paul II actually reaffirms the Church's traditional approach.In Veiling to Reveal, Clayton:

• Examines how Christian artists should approach nudity to avoid licentiousness, using the Sistine Chapel's recent renovations as a starting point
• Explores how good art deviates from perfect realism to depict essential truths not always visible to the naked eye
• Guides Christian artists in avoiding the occasion of sin while providing alternative training methods for mastering the human figure

Veiling to Reveal: John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and the Role of Clothing in Christian Art and Anthropology: Clayton, David: 9798322020561: Amazon.com: Books

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews David Clayton on his book The Way of Beauty (May 6, 2024)

In The Way of Beauty, David Clayton describes how a true Catholic education is both a program of liturgical catechesis and an inculturation that aims for the supernatural transformation of the person so that he can in turn transfigure the whole culture through the divine beauty of his daily action. There is no human activity, no matter how mundane, that cannot be enhanced by this formation in beauty. Such enhanced activity then resonates in harmony with the common good and, through its beauty, draws all people to the Church--and ultimately to the worship of God in the Sacred Liturgy.

The Way of Beauty will be of profound interest not only to artists, architects, and composers, but also to educators, who can apply its principles in home and classroom for the formation and education of children and students of all ages and at all levels--family, homeschooling, high school, college, and university.

The Way of Beauty: Liturgy, Education, and Inspiration for Family, School, and College: Clayton, David: 9781621381419: Amazon.com: Books

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews David Clayton on his book The Little Oratory: A Beginner's Guide to Praying in the Home (April 30, 2024)

Keeping a faithful prayer life with your family isn't easy. From herding distracted children to managing the seemingly endless litany of prayers and devotions, our spiritual life all too often feels frantic and burdensome.This isn't the way it should be. Our prayer life, our family life, and our work life should--and can!--be in harmony. When they are, our family is a powerhouse of grace, and Our Lord transforms our home into a little Eden--a little bit of heaven on earth.With simplicity and holy wisdom, authors David Clayton and Leila Marie Lawler show you how to bring peace to your home by integrating your family into the calm, truly joyful way of Mother Church. Her feasts and seasons, prayers and devotions are gifts that draw us closer to God and unfold before us His marvelous plan of salvation.To help you live the Liturgical Life of the Church more fully, David and Leila reclaim here an almost lost tradition that families used for centuries to build a beautiful bridge between home and church: the little oratory.Consisting of a modest table and icons, the little oratory is a visible sign of spiritual awareness and devotion. It extends the Eucharistic worship of the Mass into the heart of your home, spiritually nourishing your family and preparing them to transform the world through prayer and charity.Building your own little oratory is simple, and in these pages you'll discover just how easy it is. In fact, you likely have most of the pieces in your home already except, perhaps, the sacred art. That s why we've included here seven full-colored icons that are ready for framing, enabling you to get started right away!By following the wise advice in this book, you'll discover the peace and love that flows from a home that is focused on Christ. You'll also learn . . .

• How to use sacred art to strengthen your prayer life.
• How to extend Catholic beliefs and devotions into every room of the house.
• Why the Liturgy of the Hours is important and how it can make your family holy.
• How to pray the Rosary with children and keep the rowdiest of them calm and reverent.
• The active role children can and should play in the prayer life of the family.
• What to do when only one parent takes the spiritual life seriously.
• How to overcome the feeling that you're too busy to pray.
• Practical ways to extend the liturgical life into your workplace.
• And countless other tips to help you practice your faith in the heart of your home.

The Little Oratory: A Beginner's Guide to Praying in the Home: David Clayton, Leila Marie Lawler: 9781622821761: Amazon.com: Books


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