24 essays originally published by Magnificat (January 2020–December 2021) that will give you a new appreciation for the Church and her mission in the world. Did you know... That a woman led the search for the true cross? That a young girl survived the Nazis to champion life as a doctor? That at two priests who demanded ethical treatment of natives in Spanish colonies used radically different methods? That  at the Church elevated the mosaic to an art form that expresses God's majesty? And much more… Professor Esolen's engaging style is as captivating as it is eye-opening. Energize your faith with stories of courage, love, and commitment! Don't miss Vols. I, II & III