Eric Sammons is Editor-in-Chief of Crisis Magazine and author of ten books. Eric re-joins the Joes to talk about his debut novel: Shard of Eden. 

Shard of Eden

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For soldiers coming home from combat, reintegrating to life at home is extremely difficult. But Bobby Jakucs writes that there may be something greater for returning soldiers: a redeployment to a deeper mission.

Coming Home Through Redeployment

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David Gray has written "The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass", which invites readers to rediscover the profound beauty and meaning of the Sunday Mass readings. With clarity and reverence, Gray explores how each reading fits into the tapestry of the liturgical calendar, unveiling connections between Scripture, tradition, and the lived experience of faith. 

The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass

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Rachel Popcak re-joins the Joes to talk about the importance of remembering to take care of ourselves even as we serve others. She calls it "Catholic Self-Care".

Catholic Counselors

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Roger Nutt, Provost of Ave Maria University, talks about Pope Leo XIV's "Apostolic Letter on Catholic Education".

Pope Leo XIV: Drawing New Maps of Hope

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Paul List joins the Joes to explain how JRR Tolkien hid Catholic imagery to add layers of meaning and nuance to his works. In doing so, Tolkien not only predicted the trends we’re so worried about today, he gave us the tools we need to do something about them.

Mount Doom

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You are engaged in a spiritual struggle whether you recognize it or not. Maintaining a basic understanding of the spiritual life will help you attain greater overall well-being. Mary Ruth Hackett & Dan Burke have written a practical battle plan for spiritual awareness and strength.

Discernment of Spirits for Beginners

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Elizabeth Nguyen is the sister of Servant of God Cardinal Thuan. She joins the Joes to talk about Cardinal Thuan's family life, priesthood, and his great suffering during a 13-year imprisonment by the Communists. Cardinal Thuan exhibited a strong capacity for friendship with his enemies and a deep veneration for Christ in the Eucharist. 

Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan

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Anthony D'Ambrosio, in the depth of despair and loss of faith, remembered the suffering of Maximilian Kolbe... and found a way back to the heart of Jesus and the Church. He has written and directed Triumph of the Heart, a feature film about Kolbe's triumph over the darkness of Auschwitz.

Triumph of the Heart

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Costanza Miriano has written "Blessed is the Day We 'Got It Wrong'", a guide to marriage renewal that is filled with razor-sharp wit and an engaging style to deliver a practical, profound, sometimes hilarious exposition on how not just to survive in marriage but to thrive in it.

Blessed Is the Day We Got It Wrong

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