A deep dive into this important, yet too unknown, devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus. Excellent details and amazing connections to Our Lady and other A deep dive into this important, yet too unknown, devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus. Excellent details and amazing connections to Our Lady and other saints. It truly is the devotion that will save society. May more faithful Catholics be drawn to it....more
As someone who recently started wearing a veil to Mass, I have been learning a lot about this Catholic custom. While it began as my own, personal fiatAs someone who recently started wearing a veil to Mass, I have been learning a lot about this Catholic custom. While it began as my own, personal fiat to the Lord's invitation, I also wanted to understand WHY my heart was moved to take on the veiling devotion. Among the many articles I read and podcasts I listened to, this little booklet resonated with my interior desire to adopt this timeless and feminine practice.
In "The Chapel Veil: They Symbol of the Spouse of Christ," the authors succinctly explain that veiling is Biblical, Eucharistic, feminine, and Marian. In very concise language, their essays get to the heart of this devotion. Their approach is warm and welcoming to those who are new to veiling. For women who have been veiling for a long time—maybe their whole lives—this booklet renews the reasons why they began this practice in the first place, refreshing their joy and honor in wearing a veil....more
The timing of this book coming into my life couldn't have been more perfect, as my family has endured a lot of hardship the past several months—from uThe timing of this book coming into my life couldn't have been more perfect, as my family has endured a lot of hardship the past several months—from unemployment and family stress to health issues and the passing of a family member. Little things that have happened, too, seemed bigger than they probably were, because they happened in addition to all these major difficulties.
"Finding Peace in the Storm" resonated very deeply with me. It is a blend of St. Alphonsus' classic "Uniformity With God's Will" and practical reflections by Dan Burke. St. Alphonsus offers sound spiritual advice of St. Alphonsus, while Dan's commentary helps in applying his wisdom to everyday, ordinary life.
After reading it, I realized that I have a long way to go to truly live in God's will. But instead of feeling down and discouraged, I have a tremendous amount of hope. For this book is filled with encouragement to "rise at once," humble myself, and seek greater help from God, so I may continue to make progress in the spiritual life....more
Incredibly beautiful book on the Sacrament of Marriage. Inspired insights. Deeply profound. A MUST read for every Catholic married couple. Full reviewIncredibly beautiful book on the Sacrament of Marriage. Inspired insights. Deeply profound. A MUST read for every Catholic married couple. Full review coming soon....more
This book fell into my hands quite unexpectedly, and I knew it was a gift from God that He wanted me to open. I said YES to His invitation to honestlyThis book fell into my hands quite unexpectedly, and I knew it was a gift from God that He wanted me to open. I said YES to His invitation to honestly answer His question, “Do you want to be healed?” And this opened the door to a beautiful retreat with Jesus, where I encountered Him personally and intimately. Scripture was the springboard for deep conversations with Christ. This book is life changing. It isn’t always easy, because it requires the reader to go deep, sometimes into those wounded places that we otherwise pretend don’t exist. But as God promises, He truly makes all things new. He restores our hearts and our years. If you desire a healing encounter with Jesus, pray for 10 days with this book. You will be transformed! And set on a path toward living within your calling and purpose as a beloved child of God....more
From the priest that gave us the Surrender Novena, this little book is a must-read for anyone who longs to grow in devotion to the Blessed Mother as wFrom the priest that gave us the Surrender Novena, this little book is a must-read for anyone who longs to grow in devotion to the Blessed Mother as well as her Son Jesus. Simple yet profoundly deep. Beautiful and thought provoking. I really loved the meditations, formatted as a conversation between Mary and the soul of one of her children....more
Incredibly beautiful devotion that is so very needed in this day and age. I wish it was more well known and observed. Like this holy sister who receivIncredibly beautiful devotion that is so very needed in this day and age. I wish it was more well known and observed. Like this holy sister who received it from Jesus Himself and did all she could to spread its efficacy and power, we who know about it, must strive to do the same....more
