Arriving just in time for Christmas, God and Country: Reflections for Catholics in the Military makes a perfect gift for any Catholic serving in the military, whether at home or abroad. Military personnel are familiar with the field manual, the basic military how-to book. A retired Army colonel who served as chaplain in the Vietnam, Panama and Desert Storm military actions, author Rev. Michael Ortiz calls God and Country a field manual for Catholics because “its intent is to offer Catholics serving in the army, air force, navy, marines or coast guard a refresher course on the basic tenets of their faith.”

Especially designed for use in the field, God and Country has a camouflage-design cover of heavy stock with rounded edges to facilitate durability and and is pocket-sized to make it easy to carry. Catholics in the military will find comfort as this booklet reminds them of their faithful God. 

Susan Saint Sing, who recently sompleted a series of talks to athletes and coaches at St. Bonaventure University, was interviewed by WBFO, NPR in Buffalo, NY, concerning her book, Spirituality of Sport. The interview will air regionally Wednesday, November 14,  at 6:30 AM and/or 8:30 AM (Listen on the web after the broadcast.) 

Susan Saint Sing, Ph.D., author of Spirituality of Sport: Balancing Body and Soul (as well as Francis and the San Damiano Cross), will talk about her remarkable journey as an athlete and coach Wednesday, Nov. 14, at St. Bonaventure University. More details at the St. Bonaventure University web site.

Albert Haase, author of Instruments of Christ, and Bridget Haase, co-author with Albert of Enkindled: Holy Spirit, Holy Gifts, will be guests on the Morning Air Show on Relevant Radio on Thursday, November 8. They will be talking about Mother Teresa and the dark night of the soul. Listen live between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM Central Time. Check with Relevant Radio for local station listings.