Catholic365.com 10 Things I’ve Learned from 10+ Years of Sitting in the Front Pew (December 27, 2015) “The closer you are to the altar, the longer…
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Month: December 2015
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Leave a CommentMy oldest son is about to enter the teenage years, and I’ve been giving more thought to what he’s reading. I read Young Adult (YA) books myself from time to time, but they are generally books that would appeal more to young women than to young men.
So, where to start in finding good books for your Catholic (or Christian) teen? Try the Facebook group Books for Catholic Teens.
Quirky Christmas Tree Ornament Edition
Our tree is filled with a mishmash of unrelated ornaments from different families, different eras, and different interests. Somehow they’ve all found a home with us.
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Chili Pepper Santa Claus
SLOW work of Advent? What’s that? It seems it was just yesterday I rooted through the closet for the Advent wreath that wasn’t there and filled the Advent calendar with chocolate kisses that were devoured posthaste by a toddler. Now all four Advent candles are lit, and I worry whether that last nub of purple, the first candle lit, will make it until Christmas.
Due to the “obligations” of Christmas, Advent often seems anything but slow, perhaps the quickest wait we ever endure. That’s why this sign outside a church I pass caught my eye:
The novella is the perfect format for this busy time of year! Fit in a quick read between Christmas preparations or while relaxing in the glow of the Christmas tree. I’ve selected five of my favorites followed by a few other recommendations for Christmas short stories (which can easily be read in one sitting) and novels as well as a few items on my Christmas reading pile!
- Most but not all below are Christian stories. All are clean romances.
- Technically, I think A Cliché Christmas and A Sugar Creek Christmas are (short?) novels. In the true spirit of Christmas overwhelm, I’m lumping them with the others because it’s my blog, and I can.
And as a bonus, a Christmas snippet from my novel Rightfully Ours, which I hope to be sharing some exciting news about soon!
CatholicFiction.net Review of The Truth and Nothing But Lies by Cheri Vausé (December, 2015) “The Truth and Nothing But Lies is an engaging tale that could be ripped…
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Though I’d rather not think about how long it’s been since my teen years, I’ve enjoyed immersing myself in teen fiction – Catholic teen fiction in particular.
A.J. Cattapan’s Angelhood could easily have fit into my October reviews, Dealing with Demons. It explores the forces of good and evil (angels and demons) that either pray for or prey upon humans. Roland West, Loner also includes an other-worldy dimension, the communion of saints. Theresa Linden‘s true-to-life novel is the perfect intersection of the natural and supernatural. Finally, Cynthia Toney‘s second novel in The Birdface Series, 10 Steps to Girlfriend Status, is planted firmly on earth, as young Wendy Robichaud navigates a multitude of big changes in her life. All three are relatable stories of hope and blossoming maturity suitable for young teens and up.
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