Leaping: Revelations & Epiphanies

In Leaping, a spirited, tumbling, and passionate collection of essays, Brian Doyle employs wit and cheerful verve to explore a myriad of Catholic topics, from the intricate genius and theater of the Mass, to Jesus' pointy elbows, to the relentless, joyous curiosity of children-and so much more. In his playful and distinctly clever voice, Doyle ponders the sweet madness of forgiveness, other names we might confer on Jesus, and the real point of praying when it feels empty and shallow at the ...