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Will These New YA Novels (by Catholic Authors) Become Motion Pictures?

Amy Brooks

Film industry worker with clapperboard in his hands

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About a decade ago, I was a high school teacher in the city of Philadelphia.

One day I was walking my homeroom to hear a guest speaker, an author of a “YA” novel, give a talk.

I had never heard of the author.

I had never heard of the book and, at that point in my life, I had to ask someone what “YA” stood for.

The speaker was Matthew Quick, author of a book called,  Silver Linings Playbook.

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The Holy Trinity: 3 Prayers to Truly Risk it All for God

Amy Brooks

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The Solemnity of the Holy Trinity

The following reflection was written by John J. Sptizer, M.D. and edited by Amy Brooks.

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5 Fun- MUST HAVE- Catholic Books for Kids!

Amy Brooks

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As Catholics, we celebrate virtue and integrity.  We know that we were created to love and serve God.  We also are not boring people.  We like to have fun, challenge our minds, engage in relaxation and recreation – but we firmly believe this can be done without corrupting our souls.

The world is not so sold on morality, truth, goodness and beauty.  The world is not exactly a place where Jesus’ name is honored and our God is respected.

Keeping our children innocent does not have to involve sheltering them completely!  There are resources out there that are made with Catholic families in mind.  Here are a few of the best books that will be great for your families this summer and beyond!

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Catholic Authors: 5 Ways Your Book is Waiting to be Your Ministry

Amy Brooks

Title of article with picture of a hand writing in a blank book: Title is Catholic Authors: 5 Ways Your Book is Waiting to be Your Ministry

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This article was written by Kate Frantz (Fiat Self-Publishing Academy) and edited by Amy Brooks (Catholics Online).

When you think about the goal of your book what comes to mind? What if your goal was more than for people to read it or use it?  What if your goal was for people to start a life-changing journey by the book’s ministry?

What would that ministry look like?  How would lives be transformed by that ministry’s work?

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3 Unique First Holy Communion Gift Ideas for Boys

Amy Brooks

Feature image/cover image. Boy praying in his First Holy Communion suit, with title on graphic (3 Unique First Holy Communion Gift Ideas for Boys)

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Traditional gifts are incredible and we do not to believe they should be thrown away!

Give that Bible, the Rosary, that prayer book and whatever family tradition you hold dear – these are truly beautiful gifts and treasures.

But let’s not stop there with giving gifts that will encourage prayer and a daily effort to know Jesus better and on a more intimate level.

This post is not meant to say “out with the old” but to help those who know their son or Godson, or nephew, etc. will already be getting those traditional gifts and want to give a gift that will nourish the young soul’s faith with their gift.

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