Book Reviews

New Releases Provide Spiritual Reading for Lent

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Here is a selection of recent releases that might be suitable for your spiritual reading during Lent or throughout the year.

— “Lent with Pope Francis: Daily Reflections and Prayers,” edited by Donna Giaimo, F.S.P. Pauline Books & Media (Boston, 2014). 124 pp., $7.95.

— “Sacred Silence: Daily Meditations for Lent” by Phyllis Zagano. Franciscan Media (Cincinnati, 2014). 132 pp., $9.99.

— “40 Days, 40 Ways: A New Look at Lent” by Marcellino D’Ambrosio. Servant Books (Cincinnati, 2014). 127 pp., $14.99.

— “Bringing Lent Home with St. John Paul II: Prayers, Reflections and Activities for Families” by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle. Ave Maria Press (Notre Dame, Indiana, 2014). 96 pp., $2.95.

— “Breaking into Joy: Meditations for Living in the Love of Christ” by Anne Costa. Word Among Us Press (Frederick, Maryland, 2014). 220 pp., $10.95.

— “Three Minutes a Day,” Volume 49, by the Christophers. The Christophers (New York, 2014). 365 pp., $10.

— “Flunking Sainthood Every Day: A Daily Devotional for the Rest of Us” by Jana Riess. Paraclete Press (Brewster, Massachusetts, 2014). 290 pp., $23.99.

— “5 Minutes With the Saints: More Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers,” edited by Lou DelFra, C.S.C., and Ann Primus Berends. Ave Maria Press (Notre Dame, Indiana, 2014). 192 pp., $12.95.

— “No Bible, No Breakfast! No Bible, No Bed! Father Larry Richards’ Scripture Desk Calendar” by Father Larry Richards. Word Among Us Press (Frederick, Maryland, 2014). 365 pp., $13.95.

— “A Little Daily Wisdom From the Early Church,” edited by Bernard Bangley. Paraclete Press (Brewster, Massachusetts, 2014). 386 pp., $12.99.

— “A Daily Catholic Moment: 10 Minutes a Day Alone with God,” compiled by Peter Celano. Paraclete Press (Brewster, Massachusetts, 2014). 192 pp., $15.99.