I’ve had the blessing of reading many wonderful books, but this one in particular, has become a fast favorite!  Dr. Taylor Marshall has penned one of those works that you want to take the time to completely absorb, but also want to read quickly because it such a great story.  What a joy.  Filled with unexpected connections, rich in fascinating  details, and abundant with “I-knew-that-but-I-didn’t-know-I-knew-that” moments, Dr. Marshall’s gifted teaching and storytelling engages the mind and the heart of his reader.  He pours fuel on the fire of our ongoing conversion. This is a great gift to give to yourself and to someone you know who desires a fuller appreciation of our Roman Catholic faith. A must have for your Catholic library. (P.S. Scripture devotees and Patristic fans are going to LOVE this book)

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You can find the book here

Also check out Dr. Marshall’s “Canterbury Tales” website

From the book description:

Read this book if you have ever wondered why the Catholic Church specifically claims to be Roman? It would seem that the Church of Jesus Christ would be centered in Jerusalem, the capital of the Jews, since Christ died and rose again in Jerusalem. Catholic theologian Taylor Marshall, Ph.D. provides a layman’s account of how Christ chose the Rome as an instrument of redemption for the nations. Beginning with the Old Testament prophets, Dr. Marshall explains how the Messiah would come and assume reign over the nations through the Roman Empire. This book provides an exciting and popular account establishing Rome as ‘the Eternal City’ of Christ the King.

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

The instrument of our Master’s death is the instrument of His Triumph

 It’s about the wood of the cross that hung the Savior of the world.  It’s about the actual cross that was found by St. Helena on her pilgrimage in the 300’s AD and venerated for centuries.  It’s about the cross around your neck, at one end of your rosary, on your wall.  It’s about the sign we mark ourselves with every time we cross ourselves in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.  It’s about all these things I suppose, and so much more.  If one of the most horrific forms of execution can become transformed into the instrument of supreme redemption and life, then with God,  all things are  really possible.

Behold the wood of the cross,

on which hung the Savior of the world.

Come, let us adore.

We worship you, Lord,

we venerate your cross,

we praise your resurrection.

Through the cross you brought joy to the world.

Glory to you, Jesus, Savior,

your cross gives us life.