Michael Novak, noted theologian, philosopher and author, dies at 83
February 20, 2017
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Novak wrote more than 50 books andwas highly regarded for his religious scholarship
Tales from a professional storyteller
January 25, 2017
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It’s been Mary Medlicott’s job to tell stories for more than 30 years
Books blog: A holiday read about the fear of death
August 9, 2016
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Katie Roiphe’s The Violet Hour examines writers, such as Dylan Thomas and John Updike, ‘who have worked through the problem of death in their art’
Two ‘lost’ Tolkien poems found at school in Abingdon
February 16, 2016
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The poems, The Shadow Man and Noel, were originally published in Our Lady’s School magazine in 1936
Books blog: A Catholic author’s search for home
October 27, 2015
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Fiorella de Maria’s We’ll Never Tell Them, set amid the two World Wars, is a perfect read for young people debating their future path in life
Books blog: Dorothy Day showed what can be achieved when complete trust is placed in God
June 29, 2015
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A 75th anniversary edition of the inspirational author’s House of Hospitality has been published
An Anglican’s introduction to literary visionaries
January 5, 2015
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Peter Mullen’s new book praises the spiritual depth of Newman and the damaged brilliance of Coleridge
An author’s story that shows faith is a gradual process
September 9, 2014
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Philip Trower’s recollections of his spiritual journey shows that a belief in God can be taught and caught in many different ways