Posted April 22, 2015 in Faith, Reading, Review / 0 Comments
Story of a Soul by
St Therese of Lisieux Publisher: St Anthony Messenger Press (1896)
Audiobook {6 hours and 10 minutes} (306 pages)
Rating: Reading Challenges: 2015 Re-Reading,
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Sharing memories from early childhood through her life as a Carmelite nun, Therese opens her heart to us. This bride of Christ reveals her passion and longing for union with God. Her simplicity is charming and we begin to believe that we can travel the path to salvation that she points out to us.
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Tagged as 5 star, Catholic, Catholic Book, Catholic Connections, Read 2015, Rereading Challenge, Saints, You Read How Many Books Challenge
Posted December 22, 2014 in Faith, Reading, Review / 0 Comments
The Miracle of Lourdes by
John Lochran Publisher: St Anthony Messenger Press (2008)
Paperback (131 pages)
Rating: Reading Challenges: Read 2014 Synopsis
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the miracle of Lourdes, where Our Lady appeared to French schoolgirl Bernadette Soubirous, Father John Lochran retells the familiar story with deep insight and new appreciation. Lochran explores the history and meaning of the miraculous events in light of modern theology and spirituality and offers his own reflections on Lourdes, then and now. This armchair pilgrimage to one of the church's most beloved shrines will be a treasured keepsake for those who have never been to Lourdes and for those who have.
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I received this book for my birthday when I was in high school. I love the stories Father Lochran tells of his time in Lourdes. I have not been to Lourdes but I would love to go. This book has really made me want to go even more.
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Tagged as 5 star, Catholic, Catholic Book, Christmas, Mary, Read 2014
