Martin Dybicz holds an M.A. in Religious Education and has taught high school Theology for thirty-five years. He is currently the president of the Boards of both L’Arche Cleveland and LifeWorks Ohio, co-host of “From the Median” on the Salem Radio Network, author of a monthly column for www.catholicstand.com, an emcee, and a speaker.
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Special congratulations to Br. Francois for his being awarded third place in the 2020 Catholic Book Awards contest for best cover art.
This is not a textbook on philosophy. It is not an essay on philosophy. It is not a treatise on philosophy. This book is more like philosophical entertainment and illustration: a collection of philosophical dialogues, allegories, stories, and explanations arranged according to chapters that begin with a critique of some of the dominant but wholly irrational ideas in the world today and end with a recognition of the source of highest truth, which man is unable to attain on his own.
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“A great way to get young people interested in philosophy!” – Dr. Peter Kreeft, pre-eminent Catholic philosopher
“A philosophy book for those who don’t want to read philosophy. A lively collection of dialogues and stories that convey very important truths in an entertaining and fast-moving format.” – Dr. Timothy Smith, Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at Holy Apostles, Cromwell, CT
“In a way that is both fun and funny, both engaging and entertaining, Matthew D’Antuono lucidly demonstrates that, contrary to the relativistic thinking of our times, there is, in fact, unchanging truth. With a method that is delightfully reminiscent of Walker Percy, D’Antuono reminds us that reality continues to be reality independent of my declaration that it is otherwise.” – Fr. Joe Chapel, Pastor, Our Lady of Mercy, and Adjunct Professor of Theology, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, Seton Hall University
“An insightful, impactful, witty, and fun testimony to the reality of absolute Truth and its author, God.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, co-author with Ronda Chervin of Catholic Realism: A Framework for the Refutation of Atheism and the Evangelization of Atheists
Matt D’Antuono is a high school physics teacher who lives in New Jersey with his beautiful wife and nine children.
He holds bachelor’s degrees in physics and philosophy and a master’s degree in special education. He is working on a master’s degree in philosophy at Holy Apostles in Cromwell, CT.
Matthew D’Antuono is a member of the Catholic Speakers Organization, CatholicSpeakers.com.
You can find him on YouTube at DonecRequiescat.
Matt’s column on the National Catholic Register may be found here. A couple of discrete samples are below.
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“A stunning demonstration of how God has left evidence of Himself scattered throughout our psychology, anthropology, and interpersonal relationships. A must-read for anyone who doubts the reality of the Most Holy Trinity and an affirmation for those who already believe.” — Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Holy Apostles College & Seminary
Roger Skrenes studied science as an undergraduate and history as a graduate. He holds a master’s degree in religion and has taught high school in Los Angeles, California, for over thirty years, including six summers in the California Youth Authority (a prison for teenage boys in Whittier, CA). He is the father of three adult children, Mary, Mark and Therese. His other books include History of the Eucharist (En Route Books and Media, 2017) and The Jesus Code (En Route Books and Media, 2016).
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What is the meaning of life? What is the nature of existence? Why am I here? What is real happiness? The big questions. Are there answers to these questions? In a world where we are bombarded by fuzzy and faulty non-thoughts by the media and society, this book provides an inspirational and accessible introduction for newcomers to the world of philosophical thought.
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Each week beginning October 27, a new audio chapter will be posted from A Fool’s Errand. If you like what you’re hearing, please buy the book as a steady reference for a high school student or early college student you know.
Marcus Grodi interviews Matt D’Antuono, a former Evangelical Protestant, on The Journey Home.
“If you’re looking for an accessible and thought-provoking primer in Philosophy, look no further. Matt D’Antuono’s A Fool’s Errand wonderfully summarizes and synthesizes for the modern mind all the gems that Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Saint Thomas Aquinas discovered so many years ago.” – Father Stephen Joseph Fichter, Ph.D., Pastor, Saint Elizabeth Church, research associate with the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), and adjunct faculty member at Immaculate Conception Seminary.
“We come to know the truth by both Faith and Reason. Matt D’Antuono is mindful of both as he makes a strong case for clearer thinking. I really hope his love and enthusiasm for this pursuit is contagious among his young readers.” – Chris Godfrey, founder of Life Athletes
“It’s such a simple and amazing book. I think it’s a foundational book for anyone who is learning and developing in our crazy, modern world!” – Dr. Veronica Lenzi, a licensed psychologist in New Jersey
Matt D’Antuono is a high school physics teacher who lives in New Jersey with his beautiful wife and nine children.
He holds bachelor’s degrees in physics and philosophy and a master’s degree in special education. He is working on a master’s degree in philosophy at Holy Apostles in Cromwell, CT.
Matthew D’Antuono is a member of the Catholic Speakers Organization, CatholicSpeakers.com.
You can find him on YouTube at DonecRequiescat.
Matt’s column on the National Catholic Register may be found here. A couple of discrete samples are below.
Articles by Matt:
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Atheism is in revival. Many in the 21st Century lack a belief in a supernatural Creator. This requires an emboldened response from those who also live by faith, doing what God has called them to do, and not through their five senses alone (2 Corinthians 5:7). As Pope Benedict XVI said in his January 9, 2013, audience, “The event of the Incarnation, of God who became man, like us, shows us the daring realism of divine love.” Those of us who ‘see’ that daring realism are called to share it with others, and that is the idea behind this book called Catholic Realism. As Catholics, we can share a response based on revelation and interpreted by the Magisterium, but that will not satisfy the atheist. Indeed, it does not satisfy many who believe the Gospel message is true but do not live faith-filled lives. For that reason, a philosophical response is a necessary pre-evangelization tool. This book is designed to assist the everyday evangelist in developing such a tool.
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When you, yourself, have been fortified as an evangelizer you may wonder: “How can I get atheists to read the same arguments for theism that are in this book?”
The authors of Catholic Realism have an answer, having put together a short companion book entitled Why be an Atheist if??? with the best arguments in Catholic Realism addressed to the doubter rather than to the evangelizer. After all, what atheist wants to read about strategies others are using to convert him or her?
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I’ve read dozens of books both promoting and refuting atheism, and Drs. Mahfood and Chervin have produced one of my absolute favorites. Not only does this book reveal the weakness of classical and modern atheistic arguments, it shows the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholic realism, from a masterful summary of Aquinas’s proofs of God’s existence and descriptions of His attributes, to sprinklings of the wisdom and artistry of Dante. Catholic Realism features penetrating biographical sketches of prominent modern atheists turned theists (some of whom were completely new to me), probing philosophical analyses of metaphysical and ethical issues, and an excellent chapter on the enduring friendship between the Catholic Faith and science. Catholic Realism is superb and deserves a very wide audience. – Dr. Kevin Vost, author of Memorize the Mass!, Memorize the Faith! and Memorize the Reasons!
“A familiar term like ‘atheism’ may lead some readers (or listeners), like me, to expect to hear familiar arguments. To the contrary, Catholic Realism was novel in most respects, a cogently presented and informative read. It was authoritative and a truly engaging read; I very much enjoyed it!” – Gregory LaPoint, Founder and President of The Center for Natural Law
Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, is a Lay Dominican of the Queen of the Holy Rosary chapter in the Province of St. Albert the Great. Dr. Mahfood holds a master’s in comparative literature from the University of Texas at Arlington, a master’s in philosophy and a master’s in theology from Holy Apostles College & Seminary, a master’s in educational technology from Webster University and a doctorate in postcolonial literature and theory from Saint Louis University. Among his other publications include his book Radical Eschatologies: Embracing the Eschaton in the Works of Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Nuruddin Farah, and Ayi Kwei Armah. He lives in St. Louis with his wife, Dr. Stephanie Mahfood, and children, Alexander and Eva Ruth.
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Spirituality for All Times is offered in the hope that it will inspire those who seek a deeper union with God. The authors have chosen to offer short selections to enable the reader to wade in from the shallow end of the pool, so to speak, until they are comfortable enough to take their feet off the bottom and swim toward the deeper end – someday reading whole books by the same writers. A brief review of the table of contents will convey to the reader a specific concept underlying Catholic spirituality: one size doesn’t fit all!
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“Ronda Chervin and Kathleen Brouillette have brought together in this little volume an important collection of spiritual wisdom from across the ages. To paraphrase St. Catherine of Siena, from my own Dominican tradition, the reason for such diversity in spirituality among believers is so that we realize the value of our coming together in community for the purpose of supporting one another through God’s grace in the pursuit of our salvation.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, co-author with Dr. Ronda Chervin of Catholic Realism: A Framework for the Refutation of Atheism and the Evangelization of Atheists
Kathleen Brouillette is the Director of Religious Education at a parish in Connecticut. She is a graduate of the Master of Theology Program at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut, providing a valedictory address at the 2020 and 2021 virtual graduation ceremony. With encouragement from her professors to write about the faith, she was invited by Dr. Ronda Chervin to co-author this, Kathleen’s first book. When not teaching or learning about the Faith, Kathleen is happy to be sailing with her husband or spending time with their children and grandchildren.
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