Michael P. Foley

Mocktails for every feast day! Finally, a pious bartender’s guide that won’t give you a hangover. Mike Foley is the author who brought you Drinking with the Saints and Dinning with the Saints. Now, in Abstaining with the Saints, he offers roughly 200 delicious mocktail recipes as well as alcohol-free beer, wine, and liquor suggestions for the feast days of the Church year. Like its predecessors, it is written to encourage merriment, fellowship, and gratitude to God for the blessings of friends, family, and the fruits of the earth, except now, you can invite the kids to your evening happy hour—if you want, that is (grin). Learn fascinating facts about the saints as you explore the delicious world of alcohol-free mixed drinks.Celebrate Saint Antony the Abbot with The Desert Au Pair—toast this great monk of the desert with a delightful mix of pear juice, lemon juice, and sparkling water.Raise a glass to Sebastian of Aparicio with a Roy Rogers—what better way to celebrate the world's first cowboy?Remember Saint Basil the Great with a Peach Basil Cooler—this refreshing mixture of GABA Gold, peach puree, lime juice, and elderflower tonic is muddled with—you guessed it—fresh basil leaves.Honor Saint Elizabeth of Portugal with a Cherry Lime Gin Rickey—if you don't know about this virtuous saint's lime-burning incident, flip to July 8 to read all about it.You'll also find a practical program for going “soberish,” that is, rebooting one’s appetites to regain control of one’s life and one’s relationship to the Drink without necessarily going dry for life. For as with so many of God’s creatures, alcohol may be a great handmaid, but she is a cruel mistress.Whether you are breaking up with alcohol or just taking a break, this is the book for you and the entire family.

At every celebration of the traditional Latin Mass, one of the greatest achievements of Christian culture passes by virtually unnoticed. The orations of the Roman Rite-the Collect, Secret, and Postcommunion-are literary masterpieces: a unique species of rhetoric, they ingeniously combine tight structure, poetic rhythm, literary order, succinct imagery, and a panoply of human experience. These brilliant gems are underappreciated because much of their splendor comes from their deft exploitation of Latin, which, like any other language, has its own ecosystem and way of doing things. As a result, even the best translations will leave something out. Lost in Translation was written to introduce readers to these gems even if they do not know Latin. In its pages Michael Foley explains one or more orations for every Sunday of the Church year and for a number of saints' feast days, unearthing the subtle nuances and vivid images that make these prayers such a delight. The result is a new portal into the beauty of sacred liturgy and the mystery of our redemption.

At every celebration of the traditional Latin Mass, one of the greatest achievements of Christian culture passes by virtually unnoticed. The orations of the Roman Rite-the Collect, Secret, and Postcommunion-are literary masterpieces: a unique species of rhetoric, they ingeniously combine tight structure, poetic rhythm, literary order, succinct imagery, and a panoply of human experience. These brilliant gems are underappreciated because much of their splendor comes from their deft exploitation of Latin, which, like any other language, has its own ecosystem and way of doing things. As a result, even the best translations will leave something out. Lost in Translation was written to introduce readers to these gems even if they do not know Latin. In its pages Michael Foley explains one or more orations for every Sunday of the Church year and for a number of saints' feast days, unearthing the subtle nuances and vivid images that make these prayers such a delight. The result is a new portal into the beauty of sacred liturgy and the mystery of our redemption.

Michael Foley’s fans have been devoutly drinking with the saints for years. Now it’s time for dinner! The inimitable theologian and mixologist teams up with the priest and TV chef Leo Patalinghug in a culinary romp through the liturgical year. Want to get closer to the saints while upping your dinner game? Now every meal can be a family feast-with the Saints!Dining with the Saints brings the Catholic liturgical year to life, pairing over two hundred saints' stories with an irresistible smorgasbord of international recipes. Craving a breakfast treat? Join St. Benedict and learn to craft Eggs Benedict with Basil Hollandaise in March. Searching for a spicy dinner feast? Uncover the life of St. Catherine of Siena and serve up a delicious Pici Pasta with Pumpkin and Spicy Sausage during the month of April. Tempted by sweets? Honour St. Maria Goretti with Goretti Tiramisu. Featuring dozens of new and exciting recipes, Dining with the Saints provides an unforgettable feast that sinners and saints will enjoy!

From the famed author of international bestseller Drinking with the Saints, every Christmas tradition explained and celebrated, as well as a glimpse into all the sometimes macabre and always fascinating nooks and crannies of the holiday. Deepen your knowledge of and love for Christmas!The definitive guide to every question you’ve had about the Christmas holiday—and many more you’ve never thought to ask!In Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe, bestselling author Michael Foley dives deep into the history of Christmas and the customs that surround this beloved holiday. Learn about the fascinating origins of your favorite Christmas food, drink, observances, and songs. Discover how Saint Nicolas, a fourth-century Catholic bishop, became Santa Clause and who Santa’s global competitors are (some of them will shock you). And dig into the forbidden history of the Yuletide season’s dark and ghoulish side.Witty, imaginative, and wholly unique, Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe is the stocking stuffer that will be revisited every year.

Raise Your Spirits and Toast the Saints!It's the full-color edition of Drinking with the Saints!Recipe for a liturgically correct cocktail: mix Bartender's Guide and Lives of the Saints, shake well, garnish with good cheer. Drinking with the Saints is a concoction that both sinner and saint will savor.Michael Foley offers the faithful drinker witty and imaginative instruction on the appropriate libations for the seasons, feasts, and saints' days of the Church year.A guide to wine, beer, and spirits, with more than three hundred cocktail recipesLively full-color sketches of scores of saints, from the popular to the obscureTips on giving the perfect toast and on mixing the perfect drinkEven includes drinks for Lent!

There's a patron saint for everything. And Michael Foley has a drink for every patron saint. Have a problem with the IRS? Pray to St. Matthew and mix up a classic Income Tax cocktail to toast the tax collector apostle. Looking for a deal at a gun show? Try St. Adrian of Nicomedia, the patron of arms manufacturers, and raise a glass of craft beer from Denver's Call to Arms in the saint's honor. Or stir up a Gunfire, traditionally served to British soldiers on Christmas Day. Need to sell your house? Ask St. Joseph for his help and honor his patronage with a Sazerac, made with wormwood in honor of his trade as a carpenter.Drinking with Your Patron Saintsgives you a saint for every occasion. Packed with inspiring stories and delicious drink recipes for saints from Adam to Zita, this book will be a boost to your spiritual life--and your spirits.

Raise your spirits and toast Saint Nick! Hot gin toddies. Smoking rosemary old fashioneds. A "wet" Advent calendar. Now you can experience Christmas the way it was meant to be celebrated: with festive cocktails and a lively history of Saint Nicholas and other saints! Michael Foley, author of Drinking with the Saints, presents holiday drink recipes; beer, wine, and cider recommendations; and witty instruction on how to honor the saints in this exquisite gift book that will make your Christmas more spirited than ever before. "With lively stories and delicious drink recipes, this book takes us on a rollicking journey through the lives of the saints. What a fun and fabulous way to engage with your faith during the holidays." — Jennifer Fulwiler, author of One Beautiful Dream and host of the Jennifer Fulwiler Show on the Catholic Channel

You think you know about Christianity, but did you know... God likes "organized religion"; it's clear from both the New and Old TestamentsChristians have always believed that men and women are equalThe correct pronoun for angels is "he"Science was stillborn everywhere outside the Christian WestChristianity, which first taught the world to value victims, is now the victim of a victimhood cultureMany "miracles" are actually historical factsFamous atheists haven't been disinterested seekers of truth, but indiviudals with "issues" of their ownPlanned Parenthood kills more people every six days than the Spanish Inquisition killed in 350 years Michael Foley is an associate professor of patristics in the Great Texts Program at Baylor University. He is also the author of Drinking with the Saints: The Sinner's Guide to a Holy Happy Hour.

Many engaged couples, no matter what their personal style, find themselves turning back to tradition for their wedding ceremony. Is there a way to follow tradition and still carve your own wedding path? Yes, there is -- with this unique book in hand. Michael Foley presents meaningful wedding traditions so old that they're practically new again. Roman Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, and Jewish wedding traditions fill this comprehensive guidebook, the only one of its kind. From music and flowers to vows and ceremonies to blessings, Foley's Wedding Rites contains a vast assortment of rich traditions very usable in weddings today. Best of all, it's easy to reference and easy to use! This book is an indispensable resource for couples, wedding planners, ministers, and all who love the beauty of tradition.Wedding Rites offers: concrete suggestions for each facet of your wedding, from engagement to receptionguidelines for designing your own distinctive wedding programpractical advice for interfaith weddingsforgotten wedding customs -- carecloths, loving cups, coin blessings, and othersand much more!

"Why Do Catholics Eat Fish on a Friday?" is a fascinating guide to the roots of all things Catholic. A smart and concise guide, it introduces readers to the hidden heritage in many commonplace things that are a part of contemporary life. The reader-friendly format and illuminating entries make this perfect for interested Catholics, general readers and historians of religion alike.