Spiritual Reading with Scepter Publishers

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Interview with Madonna Murphy, author of A Treasure for the Church Jun 12, 2026

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A Treasure for the Church brings together St. Josemaría's personal, heartfelt answers to real-life questions posed during his catechetical gatherings in Spain and throughout Latin America. Drawn from his conversations with parents, educators, and youth, this book captures his timeless, practical advice for forming Christian character at home, in school, and in the world.

Interview with Fr. Edward Maristany, author of Heaven Can't Wait Jun 05, 2026

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In this warm, accessible guide to Christian joy, Fr. Edward Maristany invites readers into a refreshing and deeply hopeful vision of the Chistian life—one where joy is not postponed until the next world, but encountered right here in the present.

With wisdom rooted in Scripture, the saints, and the lived experience of the Church, Fr. Maristany guides us through the spiritual logic of happiness: God's plan for us, the tragedy of sin, the healing power of Christ, and the grace-filled path to sanctity in ordinary life. Along the way, he answers the questions every believer faces.

Interview with Joe Billmeier, author of The 10th Hour May 29, 2026

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Have you ever considered that each encounter with Jesus in the Gospels is an invitation for you personally?

Joe Billmeier guides readers through ten powerful Gospel scenes where ordinary people meet Jesus—and are never the same again. From Bartimaeus the blind beggar who dared to cry out, to Zacchaeus who climbed a sycamore tree, to Simon of Cyrene unexpectedly pressed into carrying the Cross, each story reveals the lasting transformation that comes from meeting Christ face-to-face.

Interview with Fr. Juan Velez, author on John Henry Newman May 15, 2026

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Fr. Juan Velez has written a number of titles on St. John Henry Newman, including Holiness In A Secular Age: The Witness of Cardinal Newman; and Brave Leader, Big Heart: St. John Henry Newman's Adventures. We sit down to talk with him about this great Saint and newest Doctor of the Church.

Interview with Joseph Reel - The Four First Things May 01, 2026

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Join us as we sit down with Scepter Publishers' author Joseph Reel to discuss his book, The Four First Things: Foundations for a Deeper Life with God. In this world of endless noise, shifting values, and spiritual confusion, The Four First Things calls us back to the beginning—to the foundational truths that can shape our lives, heal our hearts, and lead us into a profound relationship with God.

Interview with Joan Watson, author of Coached by Catherine of Siena Apr 24, 2026

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In preparation for the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena on April 29th, we sat down with author Joan Watson to learn more about her new book, Coached by Catherine of Siena: Lessons in Charity.

Interview with Steven Hemler, author of A Busy Parents Guide to the Catholic Faith Mar 27, 2026

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Author Steven Hemler shared the history of how Scepter's newest titles, The Busy Parent's Guide to the Catholic Faith: Short Answers to the Big Questions, came to be, and how it hopes it will help parents, grandparents, and Godparents today!

Interview with Ian Mahood, author of Prince, Patron and Patriarch Mar 20, 2026

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This week, we sat down with Ian Mahood, the author of Prince, Patron and Patriarch: The Litany of St. Joseph and the Dogma that Makes It Strong. He shares more about what inspired him to write this book and how his relationship with this Saint has grown over the years.

Interview with Fr. Carter Griffin, author of Reclaimed Feb 06, 2026

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This week we sat down with Fr. Carter Griffin to discuss his new book, Reclaimed: Win the War of Freedom, Self-Mastery, and Holy Purity. You won't want to miss this conversation about the war our young men, and women, are facing today, and yet the hope he sees for this generation!

Visions of Purgatory - A Private Revelation Nov 05, 2025

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As we begin the month of November, a month dedicated to considering the Last Things (death, judgment, heaven, and hell), we share the beginning of our title, Visions of Purgatory: a private revelation.