Pauline Books & Media's newest release "Media Fasting" Tops Charts Ahead of Lent, Encourages Readers to Reclaim Their Focus

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PAULINE BOOKS & MEDIA'S NEWEST RELEASE "MEDIA FASTING" TOPS CHARTS AHEAD OF LENT, ENCOURAGES READERS TO RECLAIM THEIR FOCUS

(Boston, February 24th) – As Lent approaches on March 5th, bestselling author Sr Nancy Usselmann invites readers to embrace a transformative journey with Media Fasting: Six Weeks to Recharge in Christ, a guide to breaking free from digital distractions and reconnection with what truly matters. Released on February 1st, the book quickly gained traction, reaching #1 in new releases for inspirational books on Amazon following a social media post from acclaimed actor Johnathan Roumie (The Chosen), who also penned the foreword.

In Media Fasting, Sr Nancy Usselmann explores the impact of constant digital consumption and offers a structured, faith-based approach to resetting one’s relationship with media. Through practical steps, reflections, and personal anecdotes, the book provides readers with the tools to cultivate mindfulness, deepen their spiritual lives, and foster genuine human connection.

Roumie, known for his portrayal of Jesus in The Chosen, praised Media Fasting for its timely message, encouraging his followers to consider the benefits of stepping away from digital noise and embracing stillness.

Currently, Sr Nancy Usselmann is at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress (LA Congress) alongside the rest of the Daughters of St. Paul. She led her own speaking panel, sharing insights on faith and media literacy, further emphasizing the relevance of Media Fasting in today’s digital world. The event has provided a platform for meaningful discussions on how to integrate faith with media consumption in a healthy intentional way.

With screen time at an all-time high, Media Fasting provides a timely and accessible guide for individuals and faith communities seeking a meaningful Lenten practice. Readers are already embracing the challenge, sharing their experiences and insights online, proving that the message of Media Fasting resonates deeply in today’s culture.

Media Fasting is available now on Amazon, Pauline Books & Media book centers, and paulinestore.com. For interviews, review copies, or speaking engagements, please contact Jessica Colasacco at jcolasacco@paulinemedia.com.

About the Author:
Sr Nancy Usselmann is A Daughter of St. Paul and the Director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Los Angeles, California. She is a media literacy education specialist and theologian, a national speaker, bloggers, and reviewer of films on bemediaminful.org.