"My Vocations," a blog for Catholic women, recently posted a review of Graced and Gifted: Biblical Wisdom for the Homemaker's Heart by Kimberly Hahn:  

"Mrs. Hahn writes in a manner that is very easy to follow. I was able to read this book in three days, even with the time constraints in my last day of school, two preschoolers, a husband and housework to tend to."

Read the complete review here.

"Transitus Tiber," a blog for Catholics, recently posted a review of 150 Bible Verses Every Catholic Should Know  by Patrick Madrid:

"This book, I would put on my list of "life changing books". Seriously? Seriously. The only other books on that (short) list is Archbishop Sheen's autobiography, the Holy Rule of St. Benedict, and of course, Sacred Scripture. There is so much meat in this little book, but not sending anyone into the deep throes of theology. Patrick Madrid (who I'm slowly becoming a fangirl for) offers short and sweet meditations, applications, and just general thoughts on verses from Scripture. And he doesn't all pick the feel good Scriptures, either. He devotes an entire chapter to 'Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell'. Who feels good about Hell? Considering many people think Hell doesn't exist, it is refreshing to see Hell talked about - with Scriptural backup (ta da! Apologetics!)."

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"Sound Mind and Spirit," a blog for Catholics, recently posted a review of  God, Help Me: How to Grow in Prayer:

"The challenge of committing to purposeful prayer is to take our natural habits and push past them to develop new, healthy “supernatural” habits, similar to adopting a physical work out schedule that over time supersedes our natural habit, or desire, to be at rest. Our spiritual life is a journey, always moving, either toward or away from God. Beckman presents an effective analogy of that spiritual journey compared with the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. (You’ll have to read the book for the fascinating details.)"

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"My Vocations," a blog for Catholics, recently posted a review of Be Holy: A Catholic's Guide to the Spiritual Life :

"It seems like I (for the most part) get just what I need when it comes to the Catholic Company's Reviewer Program... And in this one, Fr. Thomas Morrow really comes across as that 'dad' who warns and guides you, without taking a preachy tone.

The book starts out with discussions on what happens if you do (or don't) establish a life of holiness. What I liked most is that it explains that you don't need to recite a Litany of the Hours when just starting out, to be holy- God will reward your baby steps until you're running a marathon.

Part two is the 'meat" of living a holy life--Prayer--and all its forms, difficulties and rewards. I especially liked a story Fr. Morrow tells about a woman that was experiencing a low in her life as a wife and mother of four. Literally, it was the narration of my life as a mother and wife... do I really think my life would be just like hers if I did what she did? I don't know. But I do know that God wants me to open my life to him in prayer as much as possible."

Read the full review here.