In this book, you will find stories of overcoming loss and doubt, and finding hope and faith. You will read about times when God, His angels and saints have interacted directly with the contributing authors in critical times of need. The reader will find stories from more than thirty writers of various faiths and ages, but all with the same goal; to share their experiences of struggle and triumph with those who need to find hope, joy, and direction for their lives. These are stories of normal people; like those you meet in the grocery store, those who cut your hair, repair your air conditioner, and teach your children. These are people who sometimes struggle to pay their bills, deal with family difficulties, and love to sleep in. They are regular people who, through God’s grace, have received guidance, cures, and answered prayers. We must never think that we cannot have such experiences. We are all God’s children; equal in His eyes. As you read these pages, may God's love and mercy fill you with His grace!
Through Mary’s Eyes is an engaging story about the final days of the Blessed Virgin’s life on earth. During those days she tells others about her son, Jesus. She answers questions such as: How did John the Baptist survive the slaughter of the innocent babes? Why did an obedient twelve-year old son leave his parents for three days? How did Luke, who was not a Jew or an apostle, know so much about Jesus? Why was Jesus reluctant to perform his first miracle at the wedding feast in Cana? What did Mary experience when Jesus was being scourged? What did Mary do after Jesus ascended into heaven?”
In 1986, author Claire A. Patterson watched a program about events occurring in Medjugorje. According to the reporter, the Blessed Mother had been appearing to six children in this small village in Yugoslavia since 1981. The idea of going to that special little village was planted in her heart and soul, and it persisted for years. Finally, in July 2001, Patterson’s dream came to fruition. In Finding Grace through Mary’s Eyes, she tells the conversion story of her and her husband, Duke. It relates the events of their lives before, during, and after their first pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Duke experienced inner locutions and apparitions from the Blessed Mother, Jesus, and other heavenly visitors. These happenings brought them both blessings and challenges. A companion book to Through Mary’s Eyes, this memoir chronicles the story about how Duke’s and Claire’s lives were changed through heavenly intervention.
A warm, wise and with - it guide to growing up. This is a book designed to help pre-adolescents feel good about the changes that are happening to them physically, sexually and emotionally. Its approach is sympathetic, down - to - earth and non- judgmental - and it's fun to read. Claire Patterson draws from a wealth of experience to bring a sound, practical and human approach to what can be a complicated and confusing area. She knows the questions young people want to ask and understands their fears and problem they face. Lindsay Quilter's wonderfully witty cartoons introduce a cast of characters whose antics, doubts and dilemmas will evoke delight recognition in readers of any age.
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