Now in paperback, a thought-provoking and inspirational daily reader of famous and not-so-famous Catholics, and how their lives shaped American history.
Brian Burch is the president of CatholicVote.org, a conservative, nonprofit political advocacy group based in Chicago, Illinois.
"Catholic means universal. But religion, like politics, is always
local. In the pages of The American Catholic Almanac, we can spend
every day as a feast in the company of our homegrown communion of
saints. It's time we learned to boast, as St. Paul did, of the
amazing graces that God has given -- liberally and locally. It's
time we learned to appreciate what is ours." -Mike Aquilina,
co-author of The Feasts
"What a joy it is to have The American Catholic Almanac in my home!
This unique resource is a testament to the rich and diverse history
of Catholicism in the United States. You can browse just a few
entries at a time, or do as I did, and devour the entire book in
just a few days, but one thing is certain: You will come away
inspired and encouraged by the witness and courage of those who
have gone before us in the history of our Church and our nation."
-Danielle Bean, Catholic author and Editor-in-Chief, Catholic
Digest
"My first thought after reading The American Catholic Almanac is,
'Why didn't someone think to write this decades ago!' The saints
and sinners, heroes and villains--and a few in between--who helped
create our America are brilliantly and concisely given their due.
In these troubled times such examples illuminate a clear path
forward for the Church Militant. As Father Francis Parater, one of
the more obscure heroes brought to life in its pages declared,
'Since my childhood, I have wanted to die for God and my neighbor.
Shall I have this grace?' It's long past time for us to regain such
a burning desire for sacrifice, and to raise up a new generation of
American Catholics that know both where they come from and the
company they will join if they lovingly embrace self-denial,
charity, and boldness in defense and promotion of the Faith." -
Brian Brown, National Organization for Marriage "If we don't know
our history as a believing people, we invite the world to invent it
for us, with little regard for the facts or our convictions. This
is why The American Catholic Almanac is such a treasure. Vividly
written, filled with engaging historical detail and organized into
easy readings for every day of the year, this is a wonderful record
of the American Catholic experience." -Archbishop Charles J.
Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia "The American
Catholic Almanac is a fascinating and exciting read. Our country
needs the witnesses of Catholics who have been extraordinary
'missionary disciples' of Jesus Christ. The American Catholic
Almanac tells the stories of the men and women who have sought to
know God, and to serve him, here in the United States. This book
will inspire a generation to strive for heroic sanctity in Christ."
-Bishop James Conley, Diocese of Lincoln, NE "From prelates and
politicians, to Annie Moore, the first Irish Catholic immigrant to
set foot on the newly opened Ellis Island, you will find it all
here in this lively story of the Catholics who transformed the
United States. This engaging book will inspire all--both inside the
Church and out. " -Anne Hendershott, Director of the Veritas Center
for Ethics in Public Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville,
Ohio "The American Catholic Almanac is a daily scenic walk for
anyone who seeks to do the work of rebuilding Catholic culture." -
Kathryn Jean Lopez, Editor-at-large of National Review Online "The
American Catholic Almanac is a timely book. At a time when
religious freedom is threatened, this book serves as a reminder of
the great influence that Catholics have in the United States of
America. The book is filled with stories of Americans who have
helped shape our culture and politics. From the time Catholics
arrived on these shores, they strove to be both Catholic and
American. This delightful and informative book suggests how we
might still do that today." -James Nicholson, American Ambassador
to the Vatican "The American Catholic Almanac is a treasure trove
of information and inspiration. In the great tradition of almanacs,
Brian Burch and Emily Stimpson provide a daily account of events
reflecting the role and experience of Catholics in America. It is a
delightful read." -Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of
Washington D.C.
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