From its humble origins in 1990 at City Hall with just 149 exhibitors and 200,000 visitors, the HONG KONG BOOK FAIR has grown into one of Asia’s most anticipated cultural events. Now held annually at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the fair has become a dynamic convergence of literature, technology, and global storytelling—drawing over a million visitors at its peak and expanding to include thematic zones, art installations, and offsite cultural programs. Its growth mirrors Hong Kong’s rising stature as a hub for cross-border creativity and publishing.
This year, the 35th HONG KONG BOOK FAIR 2025, held from July 16 to 22, welcomed over 770 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions. With the theme:
“Reading the World – Food Culture • Future Living”
The fair explored how food, memory, and cultural identity shape the stories we tell and the lives we live. Among the 620+ events held throughout the week, the exhibition “Book a Table: Food for Thought” captured global attention through its interactive installations and consular collaborations.
Kravitz & Sons participated not only to display titles but to engage in this vibrant conversation. One of the standout selections was Journey Through Time: The Catholic Church and Christian Initiation by Laurence F. Aucella, Ed.D., Ph.D—a deeply researched and spiritually guided exploration of the RCIA process and the enduring legacy of Christian formation.
Laurence F. Aucella, Ed.D., Ph.D has spent a lifetime immersed in both education and faith. A devout Catholic who has served as an altar server and Eucharistic minister, he currently teaches Sunday School at Saint Anne’s Todos Los Santos Shrine in Waterbury, Connecticut. He brings over four decades of experience as a counselor in public schools and adjunct professor at various colleges. His academic background is broad—spanning education, psychology, statistics, and counseling—but it is theology that he considers his true spiritual anchor. His commitment to Catholicism is matched only by his passion for learning, prayer, and service.
Journey Through Time: The Catholic Church and Christian Initiation offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)—the formal process by which individuals enter into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. With clarity and reverence, Laurence F. Aucella walks readers through the theological, historical, and spiritual foundations of Catholic initiation, making this a critical resource not only for new converts but also for lifelong Catholics seeking to enrich their faith.
The book goes beyond surface-level instruction. It dives deep into Christian history, tracing the Church’s development through the centuries and providing context for how its rituals and doctrines came to be. It is written with the warmth of someone who has lived the faith and the precision of someone who has studied it deeply. This dual approach—heart and intellect—makes the book both informative and spiritually uplifting.
At a time when modern life often fragments religious understanding, Journey Through Time calls readers back to the roots of their faith. It is especially fitting for the HONG KONG BOOK FAIR 2025, where the theme of “Future Living” resonates with the idea that future strength must be built upon the wisdom of the past. This book is a steady companion for anyone beginning (or rebeginning) their spiritual journey, offering guidance grounded in tradition and relevance for today’s world.
Explore the sacred past and strengthen your faith with Journey Through Time: The Catholic Church and Christian Initiation—available now from Kravitz & Sons.
Journey Through Time
The Catholic Church and Christian Initiation
Laurence F. Aucella, Ed.D., Ph.D