Off The Shelf

Off The Shelf

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Off The Shelf episodes

  • Off the Shelf - Episode 229 with Gary Michuta

     We live in an age where one's opinion and fantasies are readily accepted as truth. This is leading to an evident decline in culture. This week Gary Michuta joins me to discuss five "revolts" through history and seven "battlegrounds" they were fought on. Bottom line - as bad as things might look now the key is...we WIN! Get your copy of Gary's latest Revolt Against Reality: Fighting the Foes of Sanity and Truth- from the Serpent to the State here. 


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  • Off the Shelf - Episode 228 with Steve Weidenkopf

     You think we have it bad ....you ain't seen nothing yet! This week on Off the Shelf we take a look at times in Church history where the Church faced seemingly insurmountable odds and came out stronger than imagined. Steve Weidenkopf joins me to discuss his book Light From Darkness:Nine Times the Catholic Church Was in Turmoil and Came Out Stronger Than Before.  What you quickly learn is that there is always hope. Grab your copy here.


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  • Off the Shelf - Episode 227 with Mike Aquilina

     This week I'm joined by my good friend Mike Aquilina to talk about...friendship. Mike has an excellent book out that addresses our twenty-first century crisis of lack of friendship with the third-century example of the Church Fathers. Listen in as we discuss his latest Friendship and the Fathers: How the Early Church Evangelized. Grab  your copy at CatholicBooksDirect.com here.

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  • Off the Shelf - Episode 226 with Terry Modica

     This week I am joined by fellow podcaster Terry Modica. She has a fantastic new 5-part study guide on the Church Document Ecclesia de Eucharistia (The Church of the Eucharist). The book, My Soul Shall be Healed, is great for group or individual study and leads readers into a deeper love and understanding of the Eucharist. Get your copy here. 

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  • Off the Shelf - Episode 225 with Adam Blai

     After a brief hiatus for high school tennis I am back! This week Adam Blai joins me again this time to discuss The World of Marian Apparitions: Mary's Appearances and Messages from Fatima to Today by Polish author Wincenty Laszewski. Adam and I take a look at the importance of some of the nearly 500 apparitions included in this gorgeous hardcover volume. We discuss how to discern apparitions and how to follow them in a positive manner. Get your copy here. 

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  • Off the Shelf - Episode 224 with David Wootan
     This week on Off the Shelf we hear a fantastic story from an ordinary guy just like you and me. David Wooton's chance encounter with a homeless man led him on an unexpected journey in faith. It's a story you won't want to miss. You can find David's book Meeting Homeless Jesus: A Journey From Believing to Knowing here. 
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  • Off the Shelf - Episode 223 with Rhonda Gruenewald
     This week on  Off the Shelf Rhonda Gruenewald returns and we discuss her apostolate Vocation Ministry. We particularly focus on how to nurture vocations in youth through the education system. Check out her new book The Harvest: A Guide to Vocation Ministry in Education here. 
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  • Off the Shelf - Episode 222 with Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczy
     August 6th we observed the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Dominic so it seemed appropriate to have as my guest this week Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczy. We discuss the life of Saint Dominic and how he can serve as an example for us during these challenging times. Check out Fr. Jacob's book Saint Dominic's Way of Life: A Path to Knowing and Loving God here.
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  • Off the Shelf - Episode 221 with Kendra Tierney
     This week on Off the Shelf we're talking about the liturgical year. Kendra Tierney is back to discuss her follow up to The Catholic All Year Compendium. This time around she has compiled an AWESOME resource for prayer that includes monthly prayer suggestions including simple prayers, novenas, litanies, and everything in between. This will quickly become your go to prayer companion. Find out how Kendra has integrated prayer into her own family life and how you can too! Grab your copy of The Catholic All Year Prayer Companion: The Liturgical Year in Practice here.
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  • Off the Shelf - Episode 220 with Christine Wohar
     This week on Off the Shelf Christine Wohar, founder of FrassatiUSA, shares some insight with us on her favorite soon to be saint (hopefully) Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Join us as we discuss why this virtuous man who died way too young at 24 is a stellar example of how we should live. Check out Christine's new book Finding Frassati and Following His Path to Holiness here.
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Pete Socks is a converted Catholic still learning the faith after 21 years. He continues to learn the riches of our Faith through books. The passion to read has led to his ministry as a book reviewer…