Catholic Apologetics: Witnessing to and Defending the Faith

by Fr. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA

Catholic Apologetics teaches a budding apologist how to effectively witness to and defend the faith. We begin with a presentation of virtues an apologist is to embody, which includes both moral and intellectual virtues. The reader is taught how to use basic logic, rational argumentation, and non-rational argumentation to further the Good News of Jesus Christ. Apologetic topics that are presented include God’s existence, the presence of evil, faith and science, Christ’s divinity and resurrection, sola scriptura, the Eucharist, the Papacy, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Communion of Saints, Mormonism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam.

Paperback: $19.99 | Kindle: $9.99

TESTIMONIALS

Fr. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA, has produced quite a grand opus in his collection of works on Marian Devotion, Catholic Church History, East and South East Asian History, Catholic Apologetics, Protology and the Priesthood, Western Civilization and Political Science. Each of his books provides wisdom for the beginner and clarity for the educated. – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Holy Apostles College & Seminary

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Does God Exist? A Socratic Dialogue on the Five Ways of Thomas Aquinas

by Matt Fradd and Robert Delfino

If you want an easy and fun way to understand St. Thomas Aquinas’s five arguments for the existence of God, this book is for you. Written as dialogue between Lucy and AJ in a coffee shop, these arguments are presented by Fradd and Delfino in every day language, with helpful examples and analogies, and by raising and answering objections along the way. Additional resources at the end of the book will deepen your understanding of the material, help you to grow in wisdom, and strengthen your faith.

Paperback: $14.95 | Hardback: $24.95 | Kindle: $9.99

INTERVIEWS

“Sunday School” Robert Delfino addresses Pat Flynn’s questions on whether St. Thomas really proved the existence of God. (July 28, 2019)

Listen to “Episode 57: Did Thomas Aquinas Really Prove the Existence of God? With Dr. Robert Delfino (July 28, 2019)” on Spreaker. “The Lost Voice Programme” Robert Delfino speaks with John Stute, Jacob Nelson, and Chris Apodaca about the Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas. Aired on May 22, 2018. Listen to “Episode 49: The Five Ways. An Interview with Robert Delfino (May 22, 2018)” on Spreaker.

“I Thought You’d Like to Know This” Part 2 on WCAT Radio. Matt Fradd and Robert Delfino are interviewed by Cynthia and Andrew Gniadek about their new book. Aired on March 19, 2018.

Listen to “​Matt Fradd and Robert Delfino – Conversation concerning their new book “​Does God Exist?” – Part 2″ on Spreaker. “I Thought You’d Like to Know This” Part 1 on WCAT Radio. Matt Fradd and Robert Delfino talk to one another about their new book. Aired on March 19, 2018. Listen to “​Matt Fradd and Robert Delfino – Conversation concerning their new book “​Does God Exist?” – Part 1″ on Spreaker.

TESTIMONIALS

“I love the dialogs. They are engaging, not boring, not difficult for beginners, and effectively wise. You accomplished what I tried in the chapter on the 5 ways in my Yes or No? much better than I did.” – Dr. Peter Kreeft, Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, MA

“It’s very difficult to present substantive philosophical ideas in a way that is popularly accessible and entertaining. But Fradd and Delfino pull it off admirably in this fine book. Read, learn, and enjoy.” – Dr. Edward Feser, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Pasadena City College, CA

“In their fascinating and cleverly written book, Fradd and Delfino have taken strides to make the logic of St. Thomas Aquinas accessible to all! An excellent introduction to the five ways of St. Thomas Aquinas, the book describes these ways through a dialogue between AJ and Lucy, two lovable characters who, together, learn more about the five ways alongside the reader. As the story explains the ‘why’ behind our belief in God, it inspires us to desire to learn more about our beautiful Faith and the saints who have contributed to our knowledge of our Heavenly Father!” – E. G. Enga, author of The Children of the Chapel and the First Christmas

REVIEWS

“This book is a great introduction to the Five Ways as well as the metaphysics and natural theology of Aquinas. Understandable, entertaining, and engaging. The basic nature of God and the arguments for His existence are presented in a way that even beginners can understand. Overall, it is a very valuable book.” – Matt D’Antuono, March 4, 2018.

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Nonsense to Horse-Sense: How Horses Tell Us the Truth about Ourselves and How to Live

by P. D. “Dave” Basconi

TESTIMONIALS

“Here is an excellent book to give to family members and friends who are not Catholic or even religious as a bridge in its way of presenting the truth of natural law ethics.” – Dr. Ronda Chervin, author of The Way of Love: The Path of Inner Transformation

“This book is about horses, but it is also about people. The author is telling the reader how horses live, his horses, and other ones. He is telling the reader that horses live in harmony, that their basic need is to survive, and that the only way to do so is without nonsense. Horses are all business. The author’s message is that there is quite a lot of nonsense in our human society. There are self-centered people, and for humans to function in harmony, self-centeredness cannot exist. Everyone needs to work together to survive, and nonsense and self-centeredness are not beneficial to survival. Teenagers who read this book will find themselves questioning how they are acting after they read it. They will understand that nonsense does not bring much good to society, and they will most likely try their best to improve themselves, and society.” – Cecilia Anderson, teenage student at the Montessori Adolescent Program of St. Louis, MO

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

P. D. “Dave” Basconi grew up in rural, coal-mining West Virginia with his two brothers; all worked in their parents’ hardware store. He discovered his passion for horses at an early age when making deliveries with his father to local farms.

Upon graduation with an engineering degree, he headed off to Connecticut, was soon married and raised two sons. The dream to bring horses into his life came to life when he and his wife moved to a new location.

That decision brought a host of new adventures; along with all of its challenges and rewards. A good decision with lots of work and no regrets. The chance to write about it came from the fortunate encounter with some very interesting and accomplished people in the world of books and media.

Dave still lives in Connecticut with his wife, three cats and four horses.

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