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The Catholic Bookworm

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 Kiki Latimer interviews Catholic authors who speak about theology, philosophy, spirituality, and literary works.Copyright WCAT Radio Art
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  • Episode 231: Derek Rotty on his book Praying with Sacred Art (December 10, 2025)

    Episode 231: Derek Rotty on his book Praying with Sacred Art (December 10, 2025)
    Dec 11 2025
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Derek Rotty on his book Praying with Sacred Art: Pondering the Mystery of Redemption through Visio Divina

    One of the most powerful ways of encountering God is through our senses, especially through our perception of beauty. The good, the true, and the beautiful are inseparable, and beauty, rightly considered, always leads to the Creator.

    In this rich journey through sacred art, author Derek Rotty accompanies readers through the mysteries of salvation history, highlighting some of the Church’s most moving and celebrated works of visual art. He embraces the concept of visio divina, in which contemplation of sacred art becomes a prayer in much the same way as lectio divina makes a prayer out of Scripture reading.

    The Church has always known that images possess the power to communicate truths in a special way. She speaks of sacred art as “a freely given superabundance of the human being’s inner riches.” Thus, the God-given talents of the artist, from ancient iconographers to Caravaggio and beyond, are gifts for the whole Church to bring the faithful closer to the divine.

    Rotty reflects on powerful pieces of art and contextualizes them both in Church history and in the practice of visio divina. He explains:
    • The classical definition of beauty and why transcendence matters in sacred art How sacred art aids contemplative prayer
    • The importance of beauty within the walls of the church
    • How artists use symbology to communicate eternal truths


    In the book, Rotty dissects specific pieces of art, such as the Isenheim Altarpiece and Raphael’s Transfiguration, to aid readers in contemplation of the life of Christ and the divine mysteries. He also includes reflection questions to allow readers to begin their own practice of visio divina.

    Praying with Sacred Art takes readers on a sweeping pilgrimage through the movements of the liturgical year, equipping the faithful to “read” great pieces of sacred art and go deeper in their encounter with Our Lord.

    https://sophiainstitute.com/product/praying-with-sacred-art/
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    1 h et 2 min
  • Episode 230: Scott Smith on his book with Fr. Don Calloway entitled 33 Days to the Holy Family (December 9, 2025)

    Episode 230: Scott Smith on his book with Fr. Don Calloway entitled 33 Days to the Holy Family (December 9, 2025)
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Scott Smith on his book with Fr. Don Calloway entitled 33 Days to the Holy Family: Consecration to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.

    The Holy Family serves as the pattern and model for marriage and family, demonstrating what these are, as well as the correct understanding of masculinity and fatherhood, femininity and motherhood, babies and children. God knew the great confusion and diabolical social messiness that would occur in modern times. Now is the time to be consecrated to the Holy Family! This is why we need another 33 Day consecration book to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, the Holy Family. They're the blueprint and model for happiness and holiness. With their guidance, and by consecrating ourselves to them, we can help restore order and common sense to a straying civilization. 33 Days to the Holy Family follows a pattern similar to all the other 33 Day consecration books. It's a book for everyone -- individuals, families, parishes, prayer groups, etc. It's not an academic book but presents an easy formula for you to follow daily. Once you pick a start date, simply follow the instructions for each day until you reach Day 33 and consecrate yourself to the Holy Family. As you embark on this 33-day journey, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you and inspire you to always live under the watchful care of the Holy Family. Let the journey begin!

    https://www.amazon.com/33-Days-Holy-Family-Consecration/dp/1596146605/
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    1 h et 1 min
  • Episode 229: Fr. Jerome Magat on Fr. Jerome Magat on Honoring the Covenant (December 3, 2025)

    Episode 229: Fr. Jerome Magat on Fr. Jerome Magat on Honoring the Covenant (December 3, 2025)
    Dec 4 2025
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Fr. Jerome Magat on his books Honoring the Covenant: Daily Mass Gospel Meditations for Busy Married Couples and Honoring the Covenant: Sunday, Solemnity, and Feast Day Mass Meditations for Busy Married Couples.

    Concerning Honoring the Covenant: Daily Mass Gospel Meditations for Busy Married Couples: Couples are incredibly busy—so busy that there’s always a temptation to make spiritual growth an afterthought or a future project once the children have left or retirement sets in. And even for married persons who are open to spiritual growth, the tendency is to focus upon praying as individuals, not on praying as a couple. To remedy this gap, Honoring the Covenant contains meditations that are simple, direct, and practical. They are designed for couples who want to make time to pray together and are seeking brief and meaningful insights into the Gospel reading of the day vis à vis their married life.

    https://www.amazon.com/Honoring-Covenant-Meditations-Married-Couples/dp/B0CNNZHMTB/

    Concerning Honoring the Covenant: Sunday, Solemnity, and Feast Day Mass Meditations for Busy Married Couples: Couples are incredibly busy—so busy that those who are growing with Honoring the Covenant: Daily Mass Gospel Meditations for Busy Married Couples requested a collection of meditations for the rest of the liturgical year! Honoring the Covenant: Sunday, Solemnity, and Feast Day Mass Meditations for Busy Married Couples complement the daily meditations (Fr. Magat’s first book) and are simple, direct, and practical. They provide brief and meaningful insights into the readings of these particularly sacred celebrations.

    https://www.amazon.com/Honoring-Covenant-Solemnity-Meditations-Married/dp/B0DWLHCXHN/
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    58 min
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