Fr George Rutler, well known to Catholic readers on both sides of the Atlantic, famous for his pithy wit and wise counsel, is one of those voices crying out for truth in the confused wilderness of modern life. His new book is Grace & Truth: Twenty Steps to Embracing Virtue and Saving Civilisation (EWTN, 160pp, £11.99/£14.99), and his “Twenty Steps” are accessible to anyone who wants to recharge his or her commitment to Christ and not merely lament the times or engage in negative conversations. “How to avoid mediocrity and embrace virtue” is Fr Rutler’s opening sally, distinguishing between the Golden Mean and mediocrity with which it has been confused. “How we redefine the good to justify our sins” helps us to see that “if we cooperate with evil … the human spirit has to deny that what it is doing is evil”. “Christ Passing By” or “How everything depends on recognising Christ”, reminds us of the Gospel story of Zacchaeus, called down from his tree by Christ, and how “It is only when we invite into our souls by confessing our sins that he invites us into His Heart.” This brief summary is simply an encouragement to read the entire book.