In her compelling debut book, inspirational speaker Christine Watkins tells her dramatic story of conversion to Catholicism, along with the stories of five others: a homeless drug addict, a lonely youth, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, a nightclub stripper, and a cocaine abuser. Through her skillful weaving of these six stories, Watkins reminds us that Mary intercedes powerfully on our behalf and that God loves us, even when we're at our worst.

Piers Paul Read's powerful tale combines vivid characters, high drama, love, betrayal, faith, and redemption in a story of intrigue, church espionage, and an attempt to destroy the longest continuous government in the world - the Papacy. The Death of a Pope races toward an unexpected and unforgettable conclusion.

THREE BOOKS are now available in the Cathedral Shop on the plaza, each of which in it's own way will enrich one's experience of the Cathedral of Christ the Light. Casual tourist, prayerful pilgrim or ardent student will appreciate these beautiful and timely books. All feature the photography of John Blaustein and text by Mary- Cabrini Durkin, noted writer and editor of many books on US cathedrals.

The 2010 Edition updates the Cathedral of Christ the Light story to include the events of the Cathedral Dedication Ceremonies with additional photographs by Phil Schermeister.

This is the definitive story of how the Cathedral of Christ the Light came to be. The history of the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales, the 1989 earthquake that drove the transition to this new era, the people that made the decisions and brought the Cathedral Center to reality and the beauty and imagery contained within - illustrated with archival images and current photography by John Blaustein and told through the inspirational writing of Mary- Cabrini Durkin. Purchase this book online >>

Discounted copies of the 2008 edition are still available >>