Thursday, 28 December 2017

List of Books Read 2017

Books Read 2017


A Kiss for Little Bear - Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak
Why Am I Here? A Story about Becoming The Best Version of Yourself! - Matthew Kelly and Hazel Mitchell
Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy Missionary Handbook - Michael E. Gaitley
The Strangers at the Manger - Lisa M. Hendey and Jenn Bower - Chime Travelers Book 5
Down the Drain - Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko
Barbie: The Special Sleepover - Francine Hughes - Little Golden Book
The Catholic Perspective on Paul: Paul and the Origins of Catholic Christianity - Taylor R. Marshall - The Origins of Catholicism Book 2
Live Well Today - Fr. Thomas Dailey
The Landry News - Andrew Clements
Bane's Eyes - Corinna Turner - I Am Margaret Book 4
Angelhood - A.J. Cattapan
Teach Yourself Linux Administration and Prepare foe the LPIC-1 Certification Exams - David Clinton
In Conversation with God Volume 1 Part 2 Christmas and Epiphany - Francis Fernandez
I Thirst - Gina Marinello-Sweeney - Veritas Chronicles Book 1
Scaredy Cat - Courtney Sheinmel and Jennifer A. Bell - Stella Batts Book 9
The Ghost at 95 - Barry Lyga
Be Holy: A Catholic's Guide to the Spiritual Life - Thomas G. Morrow
Trapped in Transylvania - Tony Abbott - Cracked Classics Book 1
Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man - William Shatner
The Deacon Reader - James Keating
Choosing Happiness: Working Within - Francisco Ugarte
7 Riddles to Nowhere - A.J. Cattapan
Seven Words of Jesus and Mary - Fulton J. Sheen
A Man Who Knew How to Forgive - Francesc Faus
The Very Sleepy Sloth - Andrew Murray and Jack Tickle
The Archbishop and I: My Childhood Friend Fulton J. Sheen - Margo Weber Nassar
Practical LPIC-1 Linux Certification Study Guide - David Clinton
Stop Worrying and Start Living - Gary Zimak
G.K. Chesterton - The Shop of Ghosts
Seven Words of Jesus and Mary: Lessons from Cana and Calvary - Fulton J. Sheen
The Skill of Our Hands - Steven Brust and Skyler White - Incrementalists Book 2
Loving the University: A Short Story - Barry Lyga
Sermons of St. Francis de Sales for Lent - St. Francis de Sales
Where's Spot - Eric Hill
Spot's Thanksgiving - Eric Hill
Asp of Ascension - B.R. Myers - Nefertari Hughes Mysteries Book 1
Hit the Ground Running - Mark Burley
Married Men as Ordained Deacons - Wilhelm Schamoni
Barbie Surf Princess - Chelsea Eberly
Strawberry Shortcake Show-And-Tell - Lana Jacobs
Take Away the A - Micheal Escoffier and Kris Di Giacomo
In Conversation With God Volume 3 Part 1 Ordinary Time Weeks 1-6 - Francis Fernandez
Sermons of St. Francis de Sales for Lent - Francis de Sales
Oscar Romero: Prophet of Hope - Roberto Morozzo della Rozza
Saving Faith - T.M. Gaouette - Faith & Kung Fu Book 2
20 Answers Mary - Tim Staples - 20 Answers Series Book 13
A Practical Guide to Discern God's Will - Philip Kosloski
Five Weird Catholics Beliefs that Actually Make Sense - Kevin Lowry
Diadem of Death - B.R. Myers - Nefertari Hughes Mysteries Book 2
You're Amazing: A Message of Hope That Will Change Your Life Forever - Justin Fatica
20 Answers Miracles - Karlo Broussard - 20 Answers Series Book 18
1001 Reasons Why It's Great to Be Catholic! - Robert M. Haddad
The Ideas of March: A Short Story - Barry Lyga
Way of Wonder: Wisdom from G.K. Chesterton - G.K. Chesterton
Harrison Bergeron - Kurt Vonnegut
The Door Before - N.D. Wilson - 100 Cupboards Book 0.5
20 Answers The Papacy - Jim Blackburn - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers Book 10
a.k.a. Genius - Marilee Haynes
How to Read Your Way to Heaven - Vicki Burbach
A Year of Living Prayerfully: How A Curious Traveler Met the Pope, Walked on Coals, Danced with Rabbis, and Revived His Prayer Life - Jared Brock
Marrying the Rosary to the Divine Mercy Chaplet - Shane Kapler
Station to Station: An Ignatian Journey through the Stations of the Cross - Gary Jansen
How to Become a Heroic Catholic - Catherine Stewart
Way of the Cross, Centennial Edition - St. Josemaria Escriva
The Magician's Nephew - C.S. Lewis - Chronicles of Narnia #6 or #1
Daring Do and the Forbidden City of Clouds - A.K. Yearling
Ten: How the Ten Commandments Can Change Your Life - Mary Elizabeth Sperry
20 Answers The Eucharist - Trent Horn - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers Book 11
20 Answers God - Trent Horn - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers Book 12
Brigid and the Butter - Pamela Love and Apryl Scott
Patrick and the Fire - Cornelia Mary Bilinsky and Maggie Coburn
Pictures of Me - Marilee Haynes
20 Answers The Sacraments - Fr. Mike Driscoll - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
Consoling the Heart of Jesus: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat Inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius - Michael E. Gaitley
The Way, Furrow, The Forge - St. Josemaria Escriva
Bench Press - Sven Lindqvist
Jacob the Baker - Noah benShea
Jacob's Ladder - Noah benShea
Jacob's Journey- Noah benShea
Jacob's Children - Noah benShea
20 Answers Salvation - Jimmy Akin - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
Calvary and the Mass: A Missal Companion - Fulton J. Sheen
In Conversation with God Volume 6 Part 1 Special Feasts January - March - Francis Fernandez
20 Answers End of Life Issues - Jason Negri - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
20 Answers Death and Judgement - Trent Horn - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
20 Answers Faith & Science - Trent Horn - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
The Relic of Perilous Falls - Raymond Arroyo - Will Wilder Book 1
20 Answers Divorce and Remarriage - Jim Blackburn - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
Four Minutes - Barry Lyga - A Short Story
Champions of the Rosary - Donald H. Calloway, MIC
20 Answers The Real Jesus - Trent Horn - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
Saint Magnus The Last Viking - Susan Peek
20 Answers Scripture and Tradition - Jim Blackburn - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
Genius Under Construction - Marilee Haynes
20 Answers Abortion - Trent Horn - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
20 Answers Angels and Demons - Fr. Mike Driscoll - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
20 Answers Islam - Andrew Bieszad - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
20 Answers Atheism - Matt Fradd - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
To Be a Man: Life Lessons for Young Men - James B. Stenson
The Donkey at the Waterwheel - Malcolm M. Kennedy
Seeking Christ in Reading - Eugene Boylan
20 Answers Mormonism - Trent Horn - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
20 Answers Jehova's Witnesses - Trent Horn - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
20 Answers The Bible - Trent Horn - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
The Artsy Mistake Mystery - Sylvia McNicoll - The Great Mistake Mysteries Book 2
In Conversation With God Volume 2 Part 1 Lent and Holy Week - Francis Fernandez
Meditations for Lent - Saint Thomas Aquinas
Quetzalcoatl's Zahir - Manuel Alfonseca - The Sleuths of the Spanish Transition Book 1
Bang - Barry Lyga
How to Talk so Kids Will Listen & How to Listen So ids Will Talk - Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
40 Days to Mercy - Michael E. Gaitley
Daybreaks: Daily Reflections for Lent and Easter - Amy Welborn
Fatima for Today - Andrew Apostoli
Fatima: The Apparation hat Changed the World - Jean M. Heimann
13 Powerful Ways to Pray - Eamon Tobin
Heart of the Diaconate - James Keating
Pulse vs. the Killing Fiend: A Short Story - Barry Lyga
The Last Monks of Skellig Michael - Philip Kosloski
The Fathers Know Best - Jimmy Akin
Saint Damien of Molokai - Virginia Helen Richards and D. Thomas Halpin - Encounter the Saints
In Front Of My House - Marianne Dubuc and Yvette Ghione
The Secret of the Shamrock - Lisa M. Hendey and Jenn Bower - Chime Travelers Book 1
Saint Clare of Assisi: Runaway Rich Girl - Kim Hee-Ju
Saint Edith Stein: Blessed by the Cross - Mary Lee Hill and Mari Goering - Encounter the Saints
The King's Prey: Saint Dymphna of Ireland - Susan Peek
Abandonment to Divine Providence - Jean-Pierre de Caussade
Mitt Brennender Sorge On the Church and the German Reich - Pope Pius XI
Gregor and the Code of Claw - Suzanne Collins - Underland Chronicles Book 5
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: An Ordinary Christian by Maria Amata Di Lorenzo
Saint John Bosco Champion for the Young by Emily Beata Marsh - Encounter the Saints
The Priest Barracks: Dachau, 1938-1945 by Guillaume Zeller
Saint John Neumann: Missionary to Immigrants - Laura Rhoderica Brown
A Graduates Guide to Life - Frank J. Hanna
Exodus 90 Day 91 Life After Exodus 90 - Fr. Brian Doerr
A Graduates Guide to Life - Frank J. Hanna
Exodus 90 Day 91 Life After Exodus 90 - Fr. Brian Doerr
Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto Shepherds of Fatima - Anne Eileen Heffernan
Exodus 90 Day 91 Life After Exodus 90 - Fr. Brian Doerr
Norms of Piety: A Plan of Life for Everyday Living - J.M. Muntadas
Exodus 90 Exercise Guide - Mike Short
A Daily Defense 365 Days (Plus One) to becoming a Better Apologist - Jimmy Akin
The Saints Pray for Us - Christina Wedendt Editor - Encounter the Saints
Exodus Ninety Days: Freedom Through Prayer, Asceticism, & Brotherhood - Fr. Brian Doerr
The Saints Pray for Us - Christina Wedendt Editor - Encounter the Saints
Beyond the Black Hole - Manuel Alfonseca
Saint Martin de Porres: Humble Healer by Elizabeth Marie DeDomenico - Encounter The Saints
The Legend of Saint Christopher: Quest for a King - Lee Hyoun-Ju and Kyung Hee Yoon (Translator)
Her Decade: A Short Story - Barry Lyga
Her Decade: A Short Story - Barry Lyga
The Father Capranica Mysteries: Stories of the Strange and Supernatural - Fr. Mike Driscoll
In Conversation with God Volume 2 Part 2 Eastertide - Francis Fernandez
Search for the Lightening Dragon - Tracey West and Damien Jones - Dragon Masters Book 7
The Mystery of the Haunted House - Manuel Alfonseca - The Sleuths of the Spanish Transition Book 2
Book Review Banzai - Jason B. Ladd
For Better Forever: A Catholic Guide to a Lifelong Marriage - Gregory K. Popcak
Spokes - Deanna K. Klingel
20 Answers Witchcraft and the Occult - Michelle Arnold - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
8 Notes to a Nobody - Cynthia T. Toney - Bird Face Book 1
A Single Bead - Stephanie Engelman
Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too)- Brandon Vogt
20 Answers Witchcraft and the Occult - Michelle Arnold - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too)- Brandon Vogt
The Sign of the Carved Cross - Lisa M. Hendey - Chime Travelers Book 2
Roland West, Loner - Theresa Linden
A Symbol of Hope - Theresa Linden
A Battle for the Faith: Two Short Stories -  John Paul Wohlscheid and Theresa Linden
Bound to Find Freedom - Theresa Linden - A Chasing Liberty Short Story
A Battle for the Faith: Two Short Stories -  John Paul Wohlscheid and Theresa Linden
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Courageous Faith - Lillian M. Fisher - Encounter the Saints
Self-Esteem Without Selfishness - Michel Esparza
Just a Servant - Patricia Ann Moore and Dorino Strologo
Wonder Woman Classic: I Am Wonderwoman - Erin Stein and Rick Farley
Superman Classic: Superman Versus the Silver Banshee - Donald B. Lemke and Andy Smith
Batman Classic: Going Ape - Laurie S. Sutton, Eric A. Gordon and Steven E. Gordon
Justice League Classic I Am Aquaman - Kristen Mayer, Andy Smith
Justice League Classic Meet the Justice League - Lucy Rosen
Batman Versus Man-Bat - J.E. Bright, Steven R. Gordon and Eric A. Gordon
Mirari Vos: On Liberalism and Religious Indifferentism - Pope Gregory XVI
Why We're Catholic - Trent Horn
Mirari Vos: On Liberalism and Religious Indifferentism - Pope Gregory XVI
Saint Anthnoy of Padua: Fire and Light - Margaret Charles Kerry - Encounter the Saints
Praying the Rosary Like Never Before: Encounter the Wonder of Heaven and Earth - Edward Sri
Justice League Classic: I Am the Flash - John Sazaklis, Steven E. Gordon
Wonder Woman to the Rescue! DC Super Friends - Courtney Carbone
Supergirl Takes Off! DC Super Friends - Courtney Carbone and Erik Doescher
Little Miss Spider at Sunny Patch School - David Kirk
St. Gianna Beretta Molla The Gift of Life - Susan Helen Wallace and Patricia Edward Jablonski - Encounter the Saints Series
Working Mother - Erin McCole Cupp
Champions of the Rosary - Donald H. Calloway, MIC
Chasing Liberty - Theresa Linden - Chasing Liberty Trilogy Book 1
The Miracle of Father Kapaun: Priest, Soldier and Korean War Hero - Roy Wenzl and Travis Heying
In Conversation with God Volume 6 Part 2: Special Feasts: April - June - Francis Fernandez
Dying to Go Viral - Sylvia McNicoll
Teresa of Calcutta: The Novel of a Soul - Maria Amata Di Lorenzo
Family Matters: Thirteen Short Stories - Jaymie Stuart Wolfe (Editor)and Diana R. Jenkins
The Life Cycle of Stars (Ignition): a short story - Barry Lyga
In Conversation with God Volume 3 Part 2 Weeks 7 - 12 in Ordinary Time - Francis Fernandez

The Life Cycle of Stars (Ignition): a short story - Barry Lyga Curious George's Are You Curious? - H.A. Rey
Three Days: The Search for the Boy Messiah - Chris Stepien
Journeys with Mary: Apparitions of Our Lady - Zerlina De Santis - Encounter The Saints Books 9
The Story of Chaplain Kapaun, Patriot Priest of the Korean Conflict - MSGR Father Arthur Tonne
Knights of the Saltier -
William Speir - Order of the Saltier Book 1
The Profession - Eric Sammons
The Profession - Eric Sammons
The Old Evangelization: How to Spread the Faith Like Jesus Did - Eric Sammons
10 Steps to Girlfriend Status -
Cynthia T. Toney - Bird Face #2
Journeys with Mary: Apparitions of Our Lady - Zerlina De Santis - Encounter The Saints Books 9
Life in God's Presence - A Simple Approach to Prayer - A. Carthusian
Crusader King: A Novel of Baldwin IV and the Crusades - Susan Peek
Slider - Pete Hautman
20 Answers Apparitions & Revelations - Michael O'Neill - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
20 Answers The Church - Trent Horn - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
Saint Catherine Labourae And Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal  - Marianne Lorraine Trouvé
God's Battalions: The Case for the Crusades - Rodney Stark
Bobby - Barry Lyga - A Short Story
The Grunt Padre: Father Vincent Robert Capodanno Vietnam 1966-1967 - Daniel L. Mode
Learning the Virtues: That Lead You to God - Romano Guardini
Saint Thomas Aquinas: Missionary of Truth - Marianne Lorraine Trouvae and Cathy Morrison
Go to St. Joseph: Do Whatever He Tells You -  Brian Kiczek
Saint Teresa of Kolkata - Mary Kathleen Glavich
In Conversation with God Volume 4 Part 1 Weeks 13 - 18 in Ordinary Time - Francis Fernandez
The Apostles and Their Times - Mike Aquilina
The Shadow of His Wings - Gereon Goldmann
DC Super Hero Girls Vol. 1: Finals Crisis -
Shea Fontana and Yancey Labat - DC Super Hero Girls Graphic Novels #1
Praying the Angelus: Find Joy, Peace, and Purpose in Everyday Life - Jared Dees
Welcome to Super Hero High! -
Courtney Carbone, Darío Brizuela - DC Super Hero Girls
Saint Paul: The Thirteenth Apostle - Mary Lea Hill
The Last Namsara -
Kristen Ciccarelli - Iskari #1
Saint Joan of Arc: God's Soldier - Susan Helen Wallace
The Mind of God - Bevan Frank
Trading Worlds: A Short Story - Barry Lyga
Trading Worlds: A Short Story - Barry Lyga
Hide and Seek: The Irish Priest in the Vatican who Defied the Nazi Command - Stephen Walker
The Mystery of the Sapphire Bracelet - Manuel Alfonseca - The Sleuths of the Spanish Transition Book 3
Nicholas Gilroy: Our Lady and the Guardian - Father Stephen and Deacon George
The Best School Year Ever - Barbara Robinson - The Herdmans #2
The Best Halloween Ever - Barbara Robinson - The Herdmans #3
Prince Martin Wins His Sword - Brandon Hale and Jason Zimdars
Daring Do and the Eternal Flower - A.K. Yearling and G.M. Berrow - My Little Pony
A Pocket Full of Murder - R.J. Anderson - Uncommon Magic #1
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - Barbara Robinson - The Herdmans #1
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: Journey to the Summit - Ana María Vázquez
Howard Wallace, P.I. - Casey Lyall - Howard Wallace, P.I. #1
Catechism of the Catholic Church Second Edition - Pope John Paul II
Shadow of a Pug - Casey Lyall - Howard Wallace, P.I. #2
The Life Engineered - J.F. Dubeau - World Engineered
In Conversation with God Volume 4 Part 2 Weeks 19 - 23 in Ordinary Time - Francis Fernandez
Tales from the Brackenwood Ghost Club - Andrew M. Seddon
Broken Birthday - Courtney Sheinmel and Jennifer A. Bell - Stella Batts Book 10
Heroes of the Catholic Reformation: Saints Who Renewed the Church - Joseph Pearce
Polar Bear Night - Lauren Thompson and Stephen Savage
Holy Desperation: Praying as If Your Life Depends on It
by Heather King

Standing Strong - Theresa Linden - West Brothers Series
In Conversation with God Volume 7 Part 1 Special Feasts July - September - Francis Fernandez
When I Die: A Short Story - Barry Lyga
When I Die: A Short Story - Barry Lyga
Grime Beat - Marji Laine - Grime Fighters #1
A Cord of Three Strands -
by Kristen Hogrefe - The Rogues #0.5
The Flash Hocus Pocus - Barry Lyga
The Ha-Ha-Haunting of Hyde House -
Tony Abbott and Colleen Madden - Goofballs #5
The Crazy Classroom Caper
- Tony Abbott and Colleen Madden - Goofballs #6
The Compass Solution: A Guide to Winning Your Career - Tim Cole
Ordering Your Private World Revided Edition Gordon MacDonald
Saint Teresa of Avila: Joyful in the Lord - Susan Helen Wallace
Saint Therese of Lisieux: The Way of Love - Mary Kathleen Glavich
The Real Story of Catholic History: Answering Twenty Centuries of Anti-Catholic Myths - Steve Weidenkopf
The Autobiography of Jean-Luc Picard - David A. Goodman
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Cecchina's Dream - Victoria Dority and Marylou Andes
In Conversation with God Volume 5 Part 2 Ordinary Time Weeks 29-34 - Francis Fernandez
Vallista - Steven Brust - Vlad Taltos Book 15
Perfectly Yourself Discovering God's Dream For You New and Revised Edition -  Matthew Kelly
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Daughter of America - Jeanne Marie Grunwell
The Monks' Castle - A.J. Cattapan
The Monks' Castle - A.J. Cattapan
The Arrow Bringer - Lisa Mayer - The Alethian Journeys Book 1
The Mystery of the Honeymoon - Manuel Alfonseca - The Sleuths of the Spanish Transition Book 4
Hawk - Jennifer Dance - White Feather Book 3
The Autopsying of Michael Edward Morgan - Barry Lyga
The Autopsying of Michael Edward Morgan - Barry Lyga
Harley Quinn: Wild Card - Liz Marsham and Patrick Spaziante -
DC Backstories
Batman: Gotham City's Guardian - Matthew K. Manning and Steven Gordon - DC Backstories
The Snake Mistake Mystery - Sylvia McNicoll - The Great Mistake Mysteries #3
Wonder Woman Amazon Warrior - Steve Korte and Marcus To - DC Backstories
God's Wifi: How to Live a Happier, Holier Life in the Digital Age - T.J. Burdick
Rediscover the Rosary: The Modern Power of an Ancient Prayer - Matthew Kelly
Supergirl: Daughter of Krypton - Daniel Wallace - DC Backstories
Red Wolf
- Jennifer Dance - White Feather Book 1
Catholic Guide to Loneliness - Kevin Vost
Ruins of Scell - Raymond Cain - Secret Depths #0.5
New Technologies and the Christian Life - J. C. Vásconez and R. Valdés
Harley Quinn's Greatest Hits - Paul Dini
20 Answers: Homosexuality - Jim Blackburn - 20 Answers series from Catholic Answers
20 Answers: Bible Prophecy - Jimmy Akin - 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
20 Answers: The Reformation - Steve Weidenkopf -
20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers
Amber Fang: Betrayal - Arthur Slade - Librarian, Assassin, Vampire Book 2
DC Super Hero Girls Vol. 2: Hits And Myths - Shea Fontana and Yancey Labat
DOCAT: What to Do? - YOUCAT
Reform Yourself! : How to Pray, Find Peace, and Grow in Faith with the Saints of the Counter-Reformation - Shaun McAfee
Super Girls and Halos: My Companions on the Quest for Truth, Justice, and Heroic Virtue - Maria Morera Johnson
Drive! - Corinna Turner - unSPARKed book 1.0
Rediscover Catholicism: A Spiritual Guide to Living with Passion &
Purpose - Matthew Kelly
Drive! - Corinna Turner - unSPARKed book 1.0
Love Is Patient, But I'm Not: Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist - Christopher West
Storm of Fire and Blood - Taylor R. Marshall -
Sword and Serpent Book III
Storm of Fire and Blood - Taylor R. Marshall - Sword and Serpent Book III
Supergirl: Age of Atlantis - Jo Whittemore
Julia's Gifts -
Ellen Gable - Great War Great Love #1
Calling the Shots: Ups, Downs and Rebounds – My Life in the Great Game of Hockey - Kelly Hrudey and Kirstie McLellan Day
Mission Libertad - Lizette M Lantigua
In Conversation with God  Volume 5 Part 2 Ordinary Time Weeks 29-34 - Francis Fernandez
Meet Me Tonight: A Short Story - Barry Lyga
Meet Me Tonight: A Short Story - Barry Lyga
The Quest for Virtue: A Journey to Union With god - Alan Scott
Batgirl New Hero of the Night - Matthew K. Manning  and Patrick Spaziante - DC Backstories
Beautiful Hope: Finding Hope Every Day in a Broken World - Matthew Kelly
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Dauther of America - Jeanne Maria Grunwell and Mari Goering
Saint Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe - Josephine Nobisso and Virginia Esquinaldo
Faith and Reasons According to Benedict XVI
Faith and Reasons According to Benedict XVI 
Brothers: A Short Prequel Novella - Corinna Turner - I am Margaret #0.5
Brothers: A Short Prequel Novella - Corinna Turner - I am Margaret #0.5
In Conversation with God Volume 7 Part 2 Special Feasts: October - December - Francis Fernandez
Margo's Diary & Notebook - Corinna Turner - I Am Margaret Companion
Dying for Compassion - Barbara Golder - The Lady Doc Murders  Book 2

Healing From Heaven - Suzanne R. Jamil 
Island of Doom - Arthur Slade - The Hunchback Assignments Book 4
Dying For Revenge - Barbara Golder - The Lady Doc Murders #1
The Mystery of the Egyptian Vulture Country House - Manuel Alfonseca - The Sleuths of the Spanish Transition Book 5
Men Living for Greatness: The Ultimate Catholic Man's Guide to Creating an Extraordinary Life - Christopher Carter
The Uncommon Habits of Extraordinary Men - Christopher Carter
An Unexpected Guest - Corinna Turner - I Am Margaret Book 5.5
Men Living for Greatness: The Ultimate Catholic Man's Guide to Creating an Extraordinary Life - Christopher Carter
The Uncommon Habits of Extraordinary Men - Christopher Carter
An Unexpected Guest - Corinna Turner - I Am Margaret Book 5.5
The Ghosts at 95 - Barry Lyga
Loving The University - Barry Lyga
The Ideas of March - Barry Lyga
Four Minutes - Barry Lyga
Pulse vs. the Killing Fiend - Barry Lyga
Her Decade - Barry Lyga
The Life Cycle of Stars (Ignition)
- Barry Lyga
Bobby - Barry Lyga
Trading Worlds - Barry Lyga
When I Die - Barry Lyga
The Autopsying of Michael Edward Morgan
- Barry Lyga
Meet Me Tonight - Barry Lyga
YOUCAT: The Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church - Christoph Schönborn

Catechism of the Catholic Church Second Edition - Pope John Paul II
In Conversation with God - Volume 1 Part 1: Advent - Francis Fernandez
Advent of the Heart: Seasonal Sermons and Prison Writings, 1941-1944 - Alfred Delp
CREATED Bridging The Gap Between Art And Your Creator - Edited by Cory Heimann
The Red Goodbye - Brandon M Lipani - Serena Triton Detective Novel Book 2
...


I started keeping track of the books I finished reading in October of 1995, and movies watched in January of 1996. I have lists for:
All Books Read by Year
Favorite Books By Year
All Movies and TV Series Watched by Year
Favorite Movies and TV Series by Year


I also do a Top Ten List of books each quarter and for the year. They can be found here. I was also asked to pick a Top Ten Catholic Books I have read, you can find that list here (and occasionally I add a note when I come across something exceptional.)




Wednesday, 27 December 2017

List of Favorite Movies 2017

Favorite Movies and TV Shows 2017

Sherlock - Series 4
Batman v Superman
The Ant Bully
Star Trek Beyond
Gothan - Season 2
Soul Surfer
Called And Chosen - Father Vincent R. Capodanno
Trollhunters - Seasons 1, 2
Murdoch Mysteries Seasons 7-9, 1
Batman Beyond Season 1-3
Punisher Season 1
...



I started keeping track of the books I finished reading in October of 1995, and movies watched in January of 1996. I have lists for:
All Books Read by Year
Favorite Books By Year
All Movies and TV Series Watched by Year
Favorite Movies and TV Series by Year


I also do a Top Ten List of books each quarter and for the year. They can be found here. I was also asked to pick a Top Ten Catholic Books I have read, you can find that list here (and occasionally I add a note when I come across something exceptional.)




Tuesday, 26 December 2017

List of Movies Watched 2017

Movies And TV Shows Watched 2017

Rogue One A Star Wars Story
John WIck
Silence
Sherlock - Series 4
Batman v Superman
Trolls
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
The Lion The Witch, and the Wardrobe - 1988
Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader  - 1989
The Silver Chair - 1990
John Wick Chapter 2
Be Cool Scooby Doo
Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery
The Ant Bully
Storks
Star Trek Beyond
Hunt for the Abominable Snowman
Bigfoot Files
Brain Games Season 3
Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayham
Penn and Teller Fool Us - Season 2
Gotham - Season 2
Monster House
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2
Suicide Squad - Directors Cut
Batman Unlimited Animal Instinct
Batman vs Robin
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs Evil
Wonder Woman - 2009
Dr. Strange
Wonder Woman - 2017
Justice League The Flashpoint Paradox
Happily N'Ever After
John Wick Chapter 2
Mechanic: Resurrection
Driven
Escape Plan
Logan
Supergirl - Season 1
Justice League Throne of Atlantis
Justice League War
A Monster in Paris
Pete's Dragon - 2016
Zootopia
Mars Needs Moms
Batman Bad Blood
The Jungle Book - 2016
Supergirl - Season 2
The Flash - Season 1
X-Men Apocalypse
Wallander - Season 1
The Flash - Season 2
Wallander - Season 2
Captain America
Wallander - Season 3
Soul Surfer
Wallander - Season 4
Luther - Season 1
Luther - Season 2
Luther - Season 3
Luther - Season 4
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - 2015
The Flash - Season 3
Crossing Lines - Season 1
Crossing Lines - Season 2
Oz Great and Powerful
Pan - 2015
Crossing Lines - Season 3
Called And Chosen - Father Vincent R. Capodanno
Trollhunters - Season 1
Shooter
Murdoch Mysteries Season 7
Batman Beyond Season 1
Murdoch Mysteries Season 8
Batman Beyond Season 2
Murdoch Mysteries Season 9
Batman Beyond Season 3
XXX 3 The Return of Xander Cage
Dr. Strange
Thor Ragnarok
Penn and Teller Fool Us - Season 3
Bones Season 1
Bones Season 2
Murdoch Mysteries Season 1
Punisher Season 1
The Brave Little Toaster
The Brave Little Toaster To The Rescue
The Brave little Toaster Goes To Mars
Batman vs Superman
Iron Man 1
Thor
Iron Man 2
Iron man 3
Thor 2 Dark World
The Star
Bones Season 3
The Good Dinosaur
Bones Season 4
Dragons Race to the Edge Season 1
Bones Season 5

Trollhunters - Season 2
... 


I started keeping track of the books I finished reading in October of 1995, and movies watched in January of 1996. I have lists for:
All Books Read by Year
Favorite Books By Year
All Movies and TV Series Watched by Year
Favorite Movies and TV Series by Year


I also do a Top Ten List of books each quarter and for the year. They can be found here. I was also asked to pick a Top Ten Catholic Books I have read, you can find that list here (and occasionally I add a note when I come across something exceptional.)




Monday, 25 December 2017

Merry Christmas 2017 - A Reflection



Merry Christmas 2017

I was going to write a reflection on the mass reading for Christmas, as I have done since the beginning of advent. But in preparing for that there are four sets of readings two Masses for Christmas eve/night and two for morning /day. And not knowing which will be used in our parish. I am just sending a Christmas greetings. Blessings on you, your family and your friends this Christmas season! 
  





(Note the chalk drawing was done by my son last year, it has been on the wall above my desk all year.)

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Sunday, 24 December 2017

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2017 - A Reflection


4rd Sunday of Advent 2017

Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the vestments are back to being violet or purple in color. Today's readings at mass are:

First Reading 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16
Responsorial Psalm 89 1-4, 26, 28, Response 1a
Second Reading Romans 16:25-27
Gospel Luke 1:26-38

The fourth Sunday of advent. Most years there is a break between this day in the church calendar and Christmas. But because of how the dates have lined up in the church calendar Christmas is tomorrow. We go from preparing for Christ's birth to him being here. For some it may be joyous that Christmas is here tomorrow. It is Christmas Eve. Preparations are done, or close and the time for family and friends to gather is here. For some of us we will miss those days between. But the time is here.

A few thoughts from the various reading today. First like David in the first reading do I care as much about the house of the Lord as I do my own? Do I listen to the people God sends to speak into my life, as he did Nathan to king David?

Or consider the response today for the responsorial psalm. 'Forever I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord.' It is often hard to sing and give praise when life is hard. When suffering illness, or watching a child suffer with illness. When out of work and finances are tight. When life is just hard. In those down times do I still trust in God and rely on His will being done in my life. Do I trust His love is steadfast in the midst of my trials and difficulties?

And finally, I want us to ponder upon one line from the Gospel reading today, 'Hail, full of grace! The lord is with you.'! These words are the beginning of the Hail Mary, probably the prayer I pray the most. Even if you take out the times I say it as part of meditating on the rosary, I pray a Hail Mary for my wife, my kids and myself first thing in the morning each day. I pray them at night before bed. Often when I am in the car with the kids we will turn off the radio and start saying prayers. We pray Hail Mary's for our nuclear family and then start out through the family tree. 

As some of you know I did not have a great relationship with my mother, and she has been gone many years now. But I have always felt my heavenly mothers care and protection. So turn to her in your time of need, even if your faith is not steadfast, ask her to help you to want to believe. 

Will it be like that when he returns I wonder? Will some not be prepared because they expect his coming to still be far off. Will others be surprised because they did not expect him to come at all. And will others like the wise maidens in the parable of the bridegroom and the maidens be prepared with oil for their lamps, and the lights trimmed? And which category will I be in? For that is the important question. Have I prepared my heart, my spirit for Christ's coming? Both this holiday season and for the ends of my days? Have I lived to be a light in the world? Those are some of the questions that come to mind after reading todays readings and reflecting on them for a few days now. 

And may you and yours have an incredible Christmas. 
  




(Note: The above picture was drawn by my son in school this year, he is almost 10.)

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Saturday, 23 December 2017

Dying for Revenge - Barbara Golder - The Lady Doc Murders Book 1

Dying for Revenge
The Lady Doc Murders Book 1
Barbara Golder
Full Quiver Publishing
ISBN 9781987970005
ASIN B01F9IGQVE



This was the third book from this small publisher that I have read, and the second by Dr. Barbara Golder, and I have thoroughly enjoyed them all. I read the second book in this series first, Dying for Compassion, and loved it. I started reading this book even before I had written my review of book two. I just could not put them down. It has been years, likely more than 20 years since reading mysteries was a big part of my reading each year. But I must say if more books were to be released in this series I would grab them up and bump them to the top of my reading pile.  And it is not a small pile, I currently have just over 100 books in my to be read list.

In my review of the other book in this series I stated that reading this book was like "watching Quincy M.E. with my dad. It also brought to mind Diagnosis Murder. But with an undercurrent from three of the main characters Catholic faith and its influence on them and their world view." That faith element is in many ways even stronger in this volume. Having read the books out of order I was familiar with some of our cast of characters. Jane Wallace, a widow, who is the Medical Examiner in Telluride. A ski town in the mountains. And we have the Eoin Conner and Irish writer, who has been through more than his status as world famous writer would let on. Father Matt a youngish priest at the local parish, a parish that only has a full time priest because of an endowment from Dr. Wallace. 

This book begins with a young women finding of that her husband has HIV and that likely she and her unborn child have it because of his behaviour. Shortly after that he ends up dead. But soon someone starts killing of random people in Telluride. And the body count might be higher than many at first expect. The corners own son starts piecing it together, as he is digitizing the medical records at his mother's lab. We have a nosy reporter that is willing to more than bend the law to get a story. We also have another young woman sexually assaulted, and because of her illegal status things are complicated.

That is a lot of plot elements rolled into one story. But what an incredible story it is. This book starts with a scream and goes on a roller coaster ride from there. It was nearly impossible to put this book down. The few times I had to all I could do was keep thinking about it, and wanting to read that next chapter. While reading this I could think of a dozen friends that would love this book. I also want to get a copy for my dad and step mom because I believe they will love it also. Fans of Andrew M. Greeley's Blackie Ryan books would appreciate this novel. As well as fans of Robert B. Parker's Spencer for Hire books. When you add the smattering of Catholicism, and a female lead this book is an excellent read!

As mentioned previously this book is from a smaller publisher.  Full Quiver Publishing has a tag line on their website of "Theology of the Body Fiction", and after reading a few books from them I have a great appreciation for what they are trying to do and the works coming from this publisher. I can highly recommend this book; and really hope we get more from Golder's pen to read soon. Give it a chance I am sure the writing will grab your attention and keep you glued to the page, and desperately wanting more.

Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2017 Catholic Reading Plan!

Books by Barbara Golder:
Lady Doc Murders:
Dying for Revenge
Dying for Compassion

Reviews of other books from Full Quiver Publishing:
Julia's Gifts - Ellen Gable