I read an advanced reading copy of the book and I found it to be insightful and thought provoking. While the actual psalm excerpts are short and the cI read an advanced reading copy of the book and I found it to be insightful and thought provoking. While the actual psalm excerpts are short and the commentaries after each are also brief, the questions provided get to the heart of the matter, relating each psalm to difficulties we all have in contemporary life. Ms. Neace noted the authors of the psalms along with the time and circumstances of the writing, which helped to bring the psalms into focus. As a devotional aid, I thought this was exceptional and worthy of reading often. ...more
As an author of Christian fiction, this book offered me validation. Stories are important. In fact, at one point, Father Bausch states, "... all storiAs an author of Christian fiction, this book offered me validation. Stories are important. In fact, at one point, Father Bausch states, "... all stories are at bottom religious." There are many wonderful stories in the book illustrating various Scripture verses in entertaining ways. Absolutely a worthwhile book! I really enjoyed it. ...more
This was a unique approach to the saints. The author often highlighted one facet of a saint’s character, which wasn’t necessarily a positive attributeThis was a unique approach to the saints. The author often highlighted one facet of a saint’s character, which wasn’t necessarily a positive attribute, and used it to show the reader that even the saints weren’t holy all the time. Thoughtful questions were provided with each entry. A very worthwhile read....more
This story drew me in from the first page. Tess is trying her best, working two jobs, to pay restitution to those she wronged. The only soul who doesnThis story drew me in from the first page. Tess is trying her best, working two jobs, to pay restitution to those she wronged. The only soul who doesn't hold her past against her is Uncle Stu. The rest of the people in town--including her parents and her brother--treat her with disdain. And then there's Josh. The love between them is never in question, but he's a pastor and nobody believes Tess could ever be a pastor's wife--including Tess. Packed with emotion and a relevant message, this one's a keeper. ...more
This is a well-written and engaging biography, not a dull tome about Mother Cabrini. The book details the saint’s fortitude and belief in her mission.This is a well-written and engaging biography, not a dull tome about Mother Cabrini. The book details the saint’s fortitude and belief in her mission. At a young age, she fell in love with Christ and longed to be a missionary sister. However, due to her ill health, she was not accepted into any religious communities.
Eventually, after toiling in an orphanage, she was allowed to set up her own community, the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. She had always longed to go to China as a missionary, but Pope Leo XIII sent her to America. She worked with indefatigable zeal to set up orphanages, schools, and hospitals in New York, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles, and in South America as well.
She and her Daughers went down into the mines in Colorado to bring hope to the immigrants who had not seen the inside of a church since they left Italy. They nursed people through outbreaks of yellow fever and smallpox. They begged for money to set up more hospitals, schools, and orphanages.
In her sixty-seven years, Mother Cabrini accomplished more than many successful business men.
Whether you are a Catholic or not, I highly recommend this biography of a truly remarkable woman who did all she could with love to guide her....more
Great little volume filled with solid ideas aimed at broadening prayer life. Father Martin offers brief, but concise examples. Worth reading over and Great little volume filled with solid ideas aimed at broadening prayer life. Father Martin offers brief, but concise examples. Worth reading over and over....more
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