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Kiki Latimer interviews Catholic authors who speak about theology, philosophy, spirituality, and literary works.
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16 SET 2026 · In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Bernadette Griffith on her book Whispering Hope through Hearing Loss: A Woman’s Surrender to the Still, Small Voice.
Whispering Hope through Hearing Loss is a tender and courageous memoir of faith, identity, and resilience. Bernadette Griffith traces her journey from childhood tinnitus to a life-altering diagnosis of hearing loss, revealing how silence reshaped her relationships, vocation, and prayer. With humor and honesty, she discovers that surrender is not defeat but invitation—an awakening to God’s still, small voice whispering hope beyond the noise.
https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/whisperinghope/
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16 SET 2026 · In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Dena Schusterman on her book Stories Carry.
STORIES CARRY is a personal memoir about faith, belonging, and the inherited stories that shape us. As the daughter of Chabad emissaries in 1970s Berkeley, California, and now a shlucha herself in Atlanta, Georgia, Schusterman, mother of eight, has spent her life straddling two worlds--deeply rooted in Hasidic tradition while fully engaged in modern society. Through interwoven narratives of her parents' journey and her own, STORIES CARRY explores the beauty and challenges of faith, the struggle to belong within a community, and the tension between tradition and individuality. It offers a rare, intimate look inside the Hasidic world, one often misunderstood or stereotyped, inviting readers to step beyond assumptions and see a vibrant, complex community from the inside. At a time of increasing polarization, STORIES CARRY is a reminder of the power of shared humanity. Through warmth, honesty, and humor, this book welcomes readers into a world both deeply personal and universally resonant.
https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Carry-Memoir-Dena-Schusterman/dp/B0H4W37YZV/
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16 SET 2026 · In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Andrew Mioni on his book The Sacrifice of Praise: Liturgical Debates and the Fundamentals of Worship.
The Sacrifice of Praise offers a fresh and deeply biblical perspective on today’s liturgical debates by shifting the conversation from rubrics and preferences to the true heart of Christian worship. Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the Church’s liturgical tradition, Andrew Mioni explores sacrifice, obedience, unity, and interior disposition, demonstrating that authentic participation in the Mass begins with a heart conformed to Christ. A compelling guide for Catholics seeking deeper worship and renewed ecclesial communion.
https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/sacrificeofpraise/
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12 SET 2026 · In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Tom DiFeo on his music, Called to Life.
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12 SET 2026 · In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Francis Etheredge on his book Transgenderism: A Question of Identity (Vol. 1).
We live in difficult times as there are enormous advantages to the internet and, at the same time, profound problems with its use. Is it a distorting mirror or is a true reflection of who we are? On the one hand world class scholarship, news, philosophy and documents of the Catholic Church are available as we type and touch a button. And, indeed, we are encouraged to be ‘media literate’, critical, thoughtful, capable, not just of debate but of seeking the truth. On the other hand, however, if a person is vulnerable owing to his or her time of life, sufferings, just beginning to read and to think, but not really grounded in philosophy, formed in a faith-community, or generally aware of what kind of ideas are abroad, their sources and their purpose, then the wrong keys can be jammed into the questions about “who and what I am”. This book, then, begins with a survey of some of the difficulties of our time, ranging from how we can lose a connection with each other, can isolate and “stay in”, die alone, or commit suicide. There are many cross-currents in our society, most of which are like tidal waves, involving so many types of suffering: the tragic statistics of marital breakdown, runaway children, the chemicalization of our bodies through drugs, contraception, and the taking of human life through abortion, whether by pill or by operation. Thus for there to be one more suggestion that the answer to our disorientation about our sexuality is just another set of drugs or operations is all too easy to believe. And, as the book progresses, we see that there is amidst this maelstrom of difficulties a black hole which is dangerous, directing us into dark places. Thus, given the power of the long-term anti-population strategies, it is possible to be on the receiving end of those who, while claiming to help, are advancing enclosed groups, estranging us from others, using unusual words, making us look at a distorting mirror and believe that we are misshapen. In order, however, to help young people to see the good of man and woman, we have to look afresh at all that could cloud or clear our vision. Given the providence of God, there are many signs of the presence of the truth in our lives, our families, our culture so that, as Pope Francis says, there is a hope that will not disappoint – but we have to be willing to see that we need help and the help we need is the truth about ourselves, what exists, and the God who loved us into existence and has sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to save us and to bring us into His Church. Unless, then, there is a restoration of our relationship to reality, to evidence, to truth and to God, there is little hope for the restoration of our relationships to each other. Let us, therefore, be willing to re-explore the fullness of human being and life that our Savior, Jesus Christ, seeks for all of us: “I come to give you life and life to the full” (Jn. 10: 10).
https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/transgenderism/
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12 SET 2026 · In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Fr. Michael Stalla on his book The Disciple Christ Deserves: A Catholic Spiritual Director’s Approach.
The journey to the Father is a joyful one, but there are times that the fragments of life, like bits and pieces of broken glass, seem shattered, seem useless. God takes those seemingly worthless moments, and shapes them into patterns of beauty, that only his eye can see. Like a patient stained-glass artist or sculptor, God reminds us that the ultimate pattern of our life cannot be visible in this life, but the Divine Artisan already sees the finished masterpiece.
Spiritual direction is looking at our life through God’s eyes, seeing that even amid life’s disappointments and difficulties, amid the joys of the journey, that every moment is meaningful. “Though I am sure that God could do a perfect job without our assistance, He takes joy in working with His beloved little ones. Working hand in hand with humanity must warm the Sacred Heart, just as it fills us with a sense of purpose, importance, and happiness. It is an honor to be invited to such a noble task.”
https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/disciplechristdeserves/
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2 SET 2026 · In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Miss Robyne L. Ferri on her book Slow Dancing with Jesus: Living Joyfully as a Single Catholic Woman!
Slow Dancing with Jesus invites single Catholic women to discover joy, peace, and fulfilment in God during their single life journey, regardless of the length of that journey. Not even one full stop was set down without first being entrusted to the intercession of the Saints. Warm, candid, and personal with an opportunity for healing, this book encourages women to live as beloved and cherished daughters of God. Every purchase directly supports Robyne’s evangelisation apostolate, Live Catholic Joyful!
https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/slowdancingwithjesus/
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2 SET 2026 · In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Patrick O'Hearn on his book The Lamb of God: The Story of Our Lady of Knock.
Acclaimed authors Fr. Donald H. Calloway, MIC and Patrick O'Hearn bring the story of Knock to life for young readers, with beautiful illustrations by Ann Kissane Englehart. Endorsed by the Knock Shrine! Although many years have passed since Mary appeared in Ireland, the stories and memories of this Apparition continue to touch many lives. Her appearance shows us we are not alone. At Knock, Heaven is reminding us to pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory since 100 Masses were offered for them prior to the Apparition. Mary wants us to keep our eyes fixed on the Holy Eucharist, the Lamb of God. When we receive Holy Communion, we are receiving Jesus. He is the true food for everyone who hungers for eternal life.
https://www.amazon.com/Lamb-God-Story-Lady-Knock/dp/1596146699/
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2 SET 2026 · In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Sara Beth Meyer on her book Our Lady’s Love for Little Ones (August 31, 2026)
In Our Lord's final hours, He promised His disciples that He would not leave them orphans (John 14:9), and placed His Mother & beloved disciple in each other's care (John 19:26). Over the centuries and across the miles, Our Lady continues to care for her children, calling all to prayer, especially for the conversion of sinners. Here, from the creators of the inspiring Gospels for Little Ones series are the stories of 14 of Our Lady's visits, told in rhyming verse and beautiful watercolor illustrations for all to share. May we, like the Baby Jesus, entrust ourselves to His Mother, echoing the greetings of Angel Gabriel and St. Elizabeth in Luke 1 and knowing that the prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective (James 5:16). May we become children of the light, beloved disciples who share a tender love for the mother of Jesus, knowing that we will never be orphaned by our Savior or His Heavenly Father.
https://www.amazon.com/Our-Ladys-Love-Little-Ones/dp/1596146710/
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24 AGO 2026 · In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Susan De Bartoli on her book Padre Pio’s American Daughter: The Story of Mary Pyle. (August 24, 2026)
Born into the glittering world of New York high society, Mary Pyle seemed destined for a life of comfort, culture, and worldly influence. Instead, she followed a call to a remote mountain town in Southern Italy and would thereafter be bound to one of the greatest saints of the modern age, Padre Pio. And now, Mary’s own cause for canonization is in its opening stages.At the dawn of the twentieth century, as waves of European immigrants were arriving on New York City’s shores, old American dynasties such as the Rockefellers, Morgans, and Carnegies mingled with newly wealthy families of the Gilded Age, including the McAlpins and the Pyles. It was into this world of privilege, Protestantism, and social expectation that Adelia McAlpin Pyle, later known as Mary, was born.Yet it was through the humble witness of her Irish Catholic nanny that she would encounter, as a child, the unmistakable presence of Christ – encounters that marked her soul forever. As her sense deepened that the Presence she felt at Mass was real, her family tried to suppress it. But her conviction only grew stronger.As a young woman, Mary traveled widely through Europe as an interpreter for Maria Montessori, moving with ease through intellectual and cultural circles. But truth demanded everything of her. At twenty-eight, she entered the Catholic Church – losing her inheritance and her mother’s affection yet embracing the sacrifice with serenity and courage.Then came the whispers of a friar bearing the wounds of Christ. When Mary finally met Padre Pio in 1923, his simple words – “Remain here” – ignited a fire that would define the rest of her life. Though she tried to leave, she found herself unable to do so, drawn as she was into a hidden mission she could not yet fully grasp.What followed was a life of extraordinary charity lived in profound humility. At Padre Pio’s side, Mary became a bridge between souls and a saint, founding a “house of charity” that served as a refuge for the sick, the suffering, soldiers, the poor, and the forgotten. With her gift for languages, her keen intellect, and her listening heart, she formed countless souls in the Faith – many of them young men who would become priests – and offered healing to those burdened by wounds seen and unseen.Mary Pyle’s life was not loud or dramatic but filled with love. Ordinary in appearance, heroic in self-gift, hers was a holiness shaped by obedience, Eucharistic devotion, and total trust. Today, as her cause for canonization gets underway, her story invites us to listen more closely to God’s quiet call – and to discover where love, when followed fully, might lead us.
https://sophiainstitute.com/product/padre-pios-american-daughter/
Kiki Latimer interviews Catholic authors who speak about theology, philosophy, spirituality, and literary works.
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