Books can make excellent (and personal) Christmas gifts. Giving the right one for the right person can be quite rewarding.  Here are some that have come to my attention over the past year, some of which might be perfect for someone special in your life. FICTION Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce (Walden Pond Press)Excellent for…

In his new book The Face of God: The Rediscovery of the True Face of Jesus (Ignatius Press), Vatican reporter Paul Badde (whose previous three books include Maria of Guadalupe: Shaper of History, Shaper of Hearts, Jerusalem, Jerusalem and The Heavenly City) reports on a personal journey that he believes also has great meaning for…

German Catholic journalist Peter Seewald has landed the ultimate interview. His in-depth conversion with Pope Benedict XVI is the subject of the new book Light of the World: The Pope, the Church, and the Sign of the Times due out tomorrow. Among the highlights being reported in the media: * The Pope understands why the…

Welcome to your daily report and commentary from the intersection of Faith & Media.Pope Benedict speaks out against using God to justify violence. “All religions should encourage the correct use of reason and promote ethical values to build civil coexistence,” Benedict said. “Religions can never justify intolerance and war.” Story. Amen. False equivalence between the…

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