--- title: "Cath-Lit Live: Treasures, Visible and Invisible" description: Amy J. Cattapan interviews Carolyn Astfalk about the new St. Patrick's Day themed collection of short stories from Catholic Teen Books. image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/cath-lit-live-series-1024x512.jpg --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/cath-lit-live-treasures-visible-and-invisible#) [BOOKS](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/books) # Cath-Lit Live: Treasures, Visible and Invisible Mar 12, 2021 8:30:00 AM  |  by [Amy J. Cattapan](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/amy-j-cattapan) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/cath-lit-live-series-1024x512.jpg) *Amy J. Cattapan interviews Carolyn Astfalk about the new St. Patrick's Day themed collection of short stories from Catholic Teen Books.* "Cath-Lit Live!" features brief interviews with Catholic authors who are releasing new books. Hosted by Catholic author and speaker Amy J. Cattapan, "Cath-Lit Live!" gives viewers a glimpse into the latest Catholic books while getting to know a bit about the author as well.  ![Treasures cover final front](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Treasures%20cover%20final%20front.jpg?width=2206&name=Treasures%20cover%20final%20front.jpg)   ### Treasures: Visible and Invisible by Theresa Linden, Susan Peek, Antony B. Kolenc, Amanda Lauer, Carolyn Astfalk, Leslea Wahl, T.M. Gaouette, Corinna Turner > *Treasures: Visible and Invisible* is a collection of short stories by eight CatholicTeenBooks.com authors. A teen boy sets out to save a friend from pagan druids, but maybe he’s the one who needs saving. Between an unearthed treasure and a visit from Heaven, a young monk is in for the surprise of his life! A young girl seeks a mysterious treasure that holds the key to granting a nun's dying wish. Honora is desperate—then a peculiar clover and a mysterious young man change everything. William’s weekend job is a little gift from heaven, but now his family needs a real miracle. When threatened by mobsters, Grace receives help from a surprising source. Alone and afraid, a young girl finds friendship in a stranger. But could this boy be trouble? Kyle was determined to save the precious relic--but now his whole family is in danger. ![CAstfalk 2020 profile](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CAstfalk%202020%20profile.jpg?width=781&name=CAstfalk%202020%20profile.jpg) Carolyn Astfalk resides with her husband and four children in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where it smells like either chocolate or manure, depending on wind direction. She is the author of five contemporary Catholic romances. Carolyn is a member of the Catholic Writers Guild, Catholic Teen Books, Pennwriters, and is a CatholicMom.com contributor. > [A new short story collection from Catholic Teen Books, with a St. Patrick's Day theme. #catholicmom](https://ctt.ac/SyPeA)   You can catch "Cath-Lit Live" three times a month live on [A.J. Cattapan's author Facebook page](http://facebook.com/acattapan). Recorded versions of the show will also be available to watch later on her [YouTube channel](https://youtube.com/channel/UChkoVmgc9VPFb5EynPkv1Yw) and [Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/ajcattapan). --- Copyright 2021 Amy J. 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