The irony of disease is that it often strikes the right person, not because she deserves to suffer or is unlucky, but because she can endure it. The deeper irony is that she is typically the one person who serves as a source of strength for those around her of lesser fortitude. Genevieve is a historical novel about Genevieve Patrick's trials with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the death of her unborn child, and her triumph over the disease's damning impact on three generations of family. The novel takes place between 1937 and 1948, traversing Great Depression and World War II events that frame Genevieve's struggle with MS. The novel is based on a true story and includes short interludes of biographical nonfiction commentary from the author.When Gen is stricken with MS at age 25—newly married and pregnant—she musters the inner strength to bounce back to near normalcy only to suffer a debilitating MS attack several years later, an event that forces her husband, parents, a sibling, and the Church to fiercely debate and choose the fate of her unborn child. Near death, Gen endures an interstate voyage in the bed of her father's truck to undergo surgery that ultimately terminates her pregnancy but saves her life. Faced with a multi-year recovery, a strained marriage over the loss of her child, a husband drafted into military service, and the dispersal of her three children with family members, Gen relies on nothing more than her unyielding character to mend literal and figurative wounds, rebuilding her life and the lives of those around her.
O’Neill’s Original Grace provides a fresh analysis of biblical texts and explores the rich tradition and development of Marian devotion, liturgical prayer, artwork, and dogma. It invites the reader to discover how our capacity for biblical and theological understanding matures over time, correcting our perception of Mary, the second Eve and the mother of Jesus the Christ, and of the place and role of women in church and society. This exhilarating book reveals the benefit that courageous questioning can bring to the church’s self-understanding and to the vital relationships between women and men. In it we gently discover that a wise and good God is our Creator, affirming us in our gendered humanity, still slowly teaching us what went on in Eden, in Nazareth, and on Calvary.
The New Perspective on Mary and Martha gives Mary and Martha a total makeover. No longer is this familiar passage about prioritizing spiritual pursuits over the tyranny of the practical. The results of a close reading of the text and careful exegesis of the Greek has Martha escaping the kitchen and Mary is not even in the house! Martha is still overly worried, not about housework, but over the much more understandable concern about her (younger) sister. Mary, who is out of the village, follows her call, ministering on the road with Jesus. Luke 10:38-42 is about discipleship, ministry, trust, and the new family of Jesus.
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Born the 7th girl in my family, I have experienced extraordinary miracles. You will be amazed at the many ways our Lord chose and is choosing to communicate with me. You will be inspired and sometimes in disbelief however, it has all happened to me and here is my story. The Seventh Girl assist you to manage your life with the understanding that there is a Higher Power. For me my Higher Power is my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Too many of us turn to the dark side in times of troubles and problems in our lives. I have certainly had troubles and dark problems in my life. I am going to mention only a couple of them here. A tropical storm destroyed my home and everything inside the home, all vehicles and I was going through a divorce at the time. They say when it rains, it pours. It poured in my life at that time. There was only one answer for me and that was to bring Jesus Christ in my life far deeper than the surface. I chose Christ and miracles began to happen. I refused to allow the problems in this life to destroy me. There is a God and he came to me in more than one way over and over again. I learned to live by his promise that he would never leave us and that he will always be with us. Jesus was all I had and it turns out that he was all I needed. Enjoy and brace yourself for what you are about to read. I stand in awe and sometimes in disbelief that I was chosen to bring attention to these mighty works. Heir to the Royal Kingdom
This is a story about Our Blessed Mother Mary and all the times she was presented with an unexpected situation. How would she respond to them? Read and find out.
When young Mary sees a shepherd directing his sheep across the road, she remembers that Jesus is called the "Good Shepherd" and also directs His sheep.
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