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This is a very uplifting and entertaining read. St.Catherine was one of the most amazing saints the church has ever had. She was a very humble person yet she had great influence on many of the politcal and church leaders of her day. The book starts off with her struggle with her mother who was very stubborn. She wanted Catherine to marry, but Catherine wanted to dedicate her life to God. In the book you read about the many people Catherine led to Christ, many of them were very hard hearted, and her influence on the pope convincing him to come back to Rome. Catherine lived in a very difficult time, there were many wars going on, the church was very divided, and it was also the time of the plague, but through it all Catherine was a shinning light who inspired others. I think anyone interested in the lives of the saints will love this book. I'm looking forward to reading more books by this author.

I read this book in a matter of days. St. Catherine has always interested me, and this book put a new dimension to a very well-known and loved saint. Among other things, this book showed me how Catherine prayed. As she spoke to her Lord, she was filled with fire and persistence, saturated in love for her Lord. Truly a book that sheds light on the true strength of an incredible woman.

I first read this book in 1963 - as it was being serialised in Extension Magazine. I was drawn to Catherine Benincasa, the stubborn, forthright, reclusive young woman who refused to allow herself to be used for any reason by her mother or her city - or even the Church. Catherine was a woman of rare courage and spirit. She was spiritual - but that did not stop her from denouncing cardinals & bishops as "whoremongers" when she found them chasing after wealth and political advantage. Mr DeWohl's wonderful introduction to Catherine is a bit superficial, but if this is understood at the beginning the reader will not be disappointed. It must also be remembered that DeWohl wrote during a less critical age when the culture of the Faith was stronger and an effort to demean th subject of a biography was not the all-consuming sine qua non of such books as it is now. Because of this book I began to read as much of DeWohl as I could find. He was a straightforward wordsmith and his Faith shines through in every page. Mr DeWohl has many titles to his credit while also contributing to journals and articles to World Book Encyclopedia. I am very happy to see that his novels are being reprinted in time for another generation to discover him. DeWohl made saints much more real than their official hagiographies ever did. Teenagers especially will find the story of St Catherine eye-opening as they will find DeWohl's other saintly subjects were not made of plaster and synthetic feelings but were men and women of the world who overcame the carnality of life, but only through the help of Jesus Christ.

An amazing book and inspiring to anyone yearning to lead a Christ centered spiritual life.

Lay Siege to Heaven is a real treasure, and one of my favorite books of all time. DeWohl does a wonderful job bringing St Catherine alive. This is a book I would recommend to anyone. An enjoyable & pleasing volume, and one of the best historical novels I've ever read.

We got this book for our son's first Christmas and we love the richness of the story and the wonderful pictures. We look forward to reading it every Christmass season!

Sometimes the best way to be more specific about a story beyond saying that it is "wonderful with beautiful pictures" is to quote what it says on the jacket cover that I can confirm from having read the book. I believe that this statement is very accurate - I couldn't have said it better myself: "In THE LEGEND OF SAINT NICHOLAS, Demi describes pivotal events in the history and life of the saint, weaving a rich tapestry of luminous imagery into the story of his connection with Christmas and our modern day Santa Claus. Demi's gilded artwork brings Nicholas to life in a way sure to mesmerize readers new to the story of this fascinating and important historical figure." I am not new to his story. I first learned about Saint Nicholas when I was a 5 year old child in Germany. I continue to celebrate Saint Nicholas day on his feast day, December 6 with whoever is near me. In the process I have explained again and again who he was and continue to have the highest respect for this historical figure, hoping that I can show some of his love for others. One thing that I realized in reading this book is that he was a bishop in the area of what is now part of what is considered to be that of the Orthodox or Eastern Catholic tradition rather than the Roman Catholic tradition. This is realized from the first time that you look at the cover of the book through the first couple of pages that show artwork of Orthodox orthodox churches and continued in "Middle East" scenery and Orthodox artwork. These pictures are present on every page of the book. As Bishop Nicholas lived in what is now Turkey this is most appropriate. A fun addition to this book is that the inside of the front and back covers have pictures of Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus as they are appropriately shown in costumes of various cultures throughout the world - Russian, Chinese, Egyptian, Native American, Mexican, German, Irish etc.. One can spend quite a while just looking at these pages they are so fascinating.

This is basically an illustrated, Cliff's notes of St. Nicholas' biography. It has nice illustrations and has a lot of information, dates, and locations of events surrounding St. Nic's life. There are aspects of the biography that I just don't believe to be fact, but more lore, such as no toddler would really refuse to eat or drink milk preferring to pray all Holy Saint's Day. There are also some rather graphic images, such as whips, the mention of him being tortured, and the story of 3 young boys being killed then salted in a tub of brine to be served as food. I know this is part of St. Nicholas' life, but for a kid's book it could have been "lightened" up a bit and still get the point across. But this is coming from a Buddhist (I was raised Christian) who wanted a book to teach my son who "Santa Claus" really is and why everyone gives each other presents for Christmas. It will serve it's purpose, but I will have to either skip a few pages when I read it to him or reword several parts of the story so he doesn't have nightmares about being tortured, enslaved, salted and/or eaten!

This book is our most cherished Christmas book. The pictures are absolutely lovely and the story is compelling. The book is truly a work of art.

This Book is inviting and beautiful. Demi's artwork is so well done and inspirational. In some ways the pictures tell the story and the words just carry it along. Charlotte Demi Hunt tells this story with reverence and some humor along the way. Look at her inventive end papers and you will see Santa's from around the world. Little details like Nicholas's donkey, a red stocking, darling dutch children holding wooden shoes offer a light humor to a very straight forward telling of the life of Saint Nicholas and how he became Santa Claus. Yet Demi never goes above childrens heads. Her writing is simple and straight forward and the stories of Nicholas's compassion and faith capture your heart. The best is that of the nobleman and his three daughters and how Nicholas saved the girls from slavery with a gift of gold in a stocking. The whole book is a delight and perfect for reading to children.

When PI Kellie Mixson is involved in a serious car crash, she asks her friend Nick Barrett to help her close out a case. She's currently investigating the 25 year old disappearance of Victoria Sebastian, a former beauty queen who vanished with her infant daughter one night. The police had given up the search years earlier, and the only fresh clue is a phone call that says Victoria's disappearance is linked to some bodies recently found in a crawl space.

The bodies are interesting. The few who have been identified had also vanished without a trace. But some of the bones are 100 years old, some are 25 years old, and some are in between. Yet all appear to have died in an identical manner.

So what is the connection between these bodies and Victoria? Is she one of them? And will Nick uncover what put Kellie in the hospital?

This being a Sigmund Brouwer book, I went in with high expectations. And they were met. The plot pealed back like an onion, with each layer only leaving me with more questions. Nick is a very real character, and his musings on life and death are just as interesting as the story unfolding for us. Not that they slow things down at all. Angel and Maddie, two characters from the last book, are back as well, and they provide some much needed light in the dark story.

Every time I read one of Sigmund's books, I am reminded just how great a storyteller he is. If you enjoy a good yarn, pick up this series.

A serious car accident lands Nick Barretts private detective friend in hospital so she enlists him to help dig up the truth behind the disappearance of a beauty queen years before for a mystery client. Bodies are discovered beneath the Charleston Freemason Lodge and the local police aren't talking about it. A military academy students suicide is a closed case, or is it?
Once again Nick is sent on a wild, dangerous ride as a somewhat reluctant private eye/hero. The pace never wavers in this page-turner. I love this series, every single book is worth the read

This was an excellent book! Though it's part of a series of Nick Barrett mysteries I had no experience with the author's previous work and jumped right in with no problems. It's a good story, with plenty of surprises and a very good plot. I choose the novel because I was looking for an engaging and well written Christian book. This completely fits that description. It's a Christian novel without being preachy and stereotypical. Readers looking for a religious tone or just a really good mystery will enjoy this one.

In Charleston, Nick Barnett grew up as an outsider in a wealthy family. His father died in Viet Nam while his mother gave birth to him long after nine months had passed since her husband left for Southeast Asia. When he was ten his mother deserted him. Years later he learned who his biological father was and inherited a fortune.

His friend, private investigator Kellie Mixson lies in a hospital recovering from a nasty car accident. A Chicago client subcontracted sleuthing work to her, but wants to end the deal since she is out of commission. However, Kellie says her partner Nick will find out what happened twenty-five years ago to Victoria Sebastian, who vanished along with her infant daughter. Nick, who just became Kellie's partner, finds a link to the "suicide" of first year Citadel student Anson Affron who killed himself several years ago.

THE LIES OF SAINTS is a strong investigative thriller that conspiracy buffs will fully appreciate. The story line employs three subplots that ultimately tie together through Nick's investigation into incidents that are a couple of decades old. His precocious two young wards enable the reader to see deep inside the core essence of Nick as much as his historical asides into his past does. The involvement of the kids keep the plot moving unlike Nick's muses that disrupt the flow. Of interest is the reason why Anson took his life as he refused to bow down to anyone showing the courage of his convictions in the Savior. Sigmund Brouwer provides a powerful tale that will send readers looking for previous appearances by Nick and company.

Harriet Klausner

As to be expected in the Nick Barrett mysteries, Brouwer offers up another atmospheric tale with tight plotting, intriguing characters, and a surprise or two or three.

Nick is now the guardian of two girls, still a friend of two quirky and downright funny elderly women, and a man of mystery. His own past has been put to rest--not many personal struggles in this book--but the past of Charleston and its secret societies has reared its ugly head. When bodies are discovered beneath an old Freemason lodge, questions are asked. Soon, Nick is chasing after the story of one man in particular--a man who lost his life in a hazing incident at the Citadel. The chase leads him to Nevada and Illinois, but the primary story revolves around Charleston itself.

I've heard some complain that these books start too slow, but this installment provides a great hook in the prologue to help get us going. Whereas some authors promise the world, then fail to deliver in the end, Brouwer winds his stories tighter and tighter so that the ending surpasses your expectations of early on.

If you love well told mysteries (Christian or otherwise), then this is one series that should be required.

This book, The Life of St. Gemma Galgani by her spiritual director, Venerable Fr. Germanus, C.P. is my second favorite Catholic biography of all the biographies I have read. It is an amazing book in the true sense of the word. The biography itself is fascinating, and the spiritual truths contained are, alone, worth the cost of the book.

I have fallen in love with Gemma many times. She is definitely one of the greatest lovers to walk this earth. It is rare to have an account of a Saint by her spiritual director. Thus the stories are full of juicy holy details that will amaze you, and I hope inspire you. May Gemma's life open realms holy and beautiful in your life.

If you have an academic interested in hagiology, you will find the detail in this biography invaluable. You will read Gemma's oblations, her conversations with Jesus and Mary. You will find first-hand accounts of how she related to others in her community. And you will see the role of the devil.

Gemma confided in her spiritual director, her struggles, her love, her hopes. You will find these in the form of first-hand accounts by her director, and letters to him. This is what makes this biography stand out among others.

But probably the most inspiring part of her life for me is her love for her Master. Enough said.

What can I say, she is my favorite saint and this book (written by her spiritual director) is fabulous. I have read many books writted on her and the Venerable Fr. Germanus did a great job at assimilating her letters and journal into his work.

St. Gemma Galgani is my favorite Saint! She gave her life to save souls through her tremendous sufferings, and God graced her soul with many mystical gifts. The most inspiring part of her life was the love she had for Christ. You can't help but to love Christ more after reading this book!

Anyone who reads about Saint Gemma Galgani quickly comes to love and admire her because of her great love for Jesus and Mary. While in ecstasy, she often said the most beautiful things to Jesus, telling Him how much she loved Him, expresssing the love of a heart all on fire with the love of God. This book is a very inspiring and edifying and really provides an intimate look into the life of St. Gemma Galgani. The author, Venerable Father Germanus C.P., was her spiritual director the last few years of her life. He goes into great details and gives many stories concerning Saint Gemma's extraordinary mystical life. He provides many quotes from St. Gemma's own writings, in particular her Autobiography and Diary. He also goes into detail concerning her mystical life and phenomenon, including her ecstatic visions of Jesus, Mary, St. Gabriel Possenti etc, the visions and experiences with her guardian angel who taught her many things about God, how she was cured miraculously through the intercession of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, her extraordinary battles with the Devil, how Jesus gave her his wounds and the Stigmata on Fridays etc...
But most importantly, by reading this book of St. Gemma's extraordinary life, she really inspires you to a greater love for Jesus, and she may very well become your favorite Saint and friend in Christ.

If you would like any more info about Saint Gemma Galgani, please email me at [...] Glenn Dallaire

Don't let the title scare you mothers away. "Listen My Son: St. Benedict for Fathers" brings the reader through the Rule of Saint Benedict, (RSB), by way of a brief daily reading that explains each section as it would be applicable in any parent's life today. The entire RSB is read within one year's time.

It is often said that child birth comes without any instruction manual. "Listen My Son: St. Benedict for Fathers" can be that manual.

This would make an excellent gift for a new parent.

Dr. Longenecker's meditations on the rule of St. Benedict are both inpirational and pragmatic. This book offer a useful re-tooling and reapplication of these essentially monastic directives for use in family life. It makes me want to work more dilligently at being a better father and person.

My mother gave this book to all her sons (including me) for Christmas a year ago. This was my first exposure to Saint Benedict and his Rule. At that time I had very little exposure to the monastic life. As I read this book I could really begin to appreciate the devout nature of Benedict and his followers. It is clear that these men who give up their lives for Christ, these monks, truely have a calling to this vocation.

I really liked the interpretation that went along after each rule by Dr. Longenecker. This was especially valuable as I had not been experienced these teachings before. I highly reccommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning about the contemplative life.

As a mother, I was intrigued by the title of this book, and now wish that I had read it long ago, when my children were younger. The advice is age-old and not just for fathers, rather, it is inspiring for all adults, but especially parents trying to keep a family together in these chaotic days.

As any who have read an ancient work in translation will tell you, any commentary that is included can be a blinding distraction, or the most illuminating aspect of the literature. In this case, Longenecker's accompanying prose is surely the latter. Benedict's Rule is related to the work of a father with practiced ease and grace. The work is profoundly instructive.
In fact, my only gripe is with the slightly unwieldy, slightly overlong introduction. Though it should by no means be skipped, I remember feeling a little anxious to get on to St. Benedict. Very high marks though, I thoroughly recommend this book to any father, or mother for that matter.

This is a must read for anyone who wants to know about Christianity in the Middle East before the Muslim conquests and the following massacres.

The recounts are made by those who saw the events take place and were able to record them without a great relapse of time. I encourage everyone to read this and take it all in, read it a few times, about one year after the last time you read it and each time it is better than the last.

The miracles stories are told very matter of fact and factually with great detail yet they retain their wonder. I admit, I believe all of them wholeheartedly which is rare for me to be able to do. May God bless you to read this and know the love with which it is written and shared.

THE LIVES OF THE DESERT FATHERS was my first introduction to these early Christian masters who oftentimes gave up wealth and success in the world and fled to the desert to live a life of austerity and faith. These early monks and hermits were viewed as successors to the martyrs. Since Christianity was not being persecuted in the same manner it was in the earliest centuries of the Church, many men and women wanted to show a new way of giving themselves totally for the faith and fleeing to the desert was one such way.

One of the things that makes the desert father and mothers so fascinating is that we do not have a great deal of biographical information about them. Rough collections of sayings, probably recorded a generation or two after they lived is all that survives. While this can be viewed as a disadvantage for the modern reader, it actually gets to the heart of what the people who recorded the sayings intended. We wrestle with the actual words and stories, sometimes simple and insightful, at other times arcane and difficult, and in doing so we find the challenge of what the masters were trying to teach. In our world with its busy pace, constant interruptions, technological gadgets that are supposed to keep us connected, these words from another day and age can seem nothing more than quaint, perhaps irrelevant. However, many of the teachings try to show people what is from God and what is not, what is good and what is a distraction. If we keep this in mind, we discover ways these words are timeless for our day and age.

The book itself reads like a travelogue. A group of monks from Palestine travel to Egypt and visit a group of monks living in the desert regions. Their holiness is well known, so they are not living in a secretive place, just a deserted one. It seems as if they met each of the monks included in the collection though some of the stories seem to be things they heard of the monks, other stories seem to be things observed. There are a variety of tales. Some are quips of spiritual wisdom, usually about humility. Others tell of overcoming great temptations and discerning between a temptation and act of God. Others are of a miraculous sort: people being healed, animals being tamed, etc. Individually we see interesting and often challenging tales. Collectively we see a diverse collection of tales with serving God and becoming more Christ-like as common themes. The book also contains helpful introductions by Sr. Benedicta Ward which tells of early Egyptian monasticism which helps modern readers better appreciate the writings.

This book is an inspirational journey to another time and place that should inspire every Christian and give us the strength to live our own lives as God would have us live them. Get it, read it, share it!

The book attributed to the recording keeping of a 394AD journeyman and his companions as they traveled through the deserts of Egypt meeting the acetic fathers. The book is as stunning as it is simple. Basic records of extraordinary lives will immediately provoke every kind of reader. Skeptics will try to dismiss it as ancient myth-making and walk away. Believers may embrace it, but only with the uneasy feeling that if these stories are historically accurate, there is something fundamentally missing from the modern day practice of faith. I can't imagine anyone walking away from this book content.

The events of twenty-six men's lives are recorded in the most general of details, some of which receive only a paragraph or two. But the details which are recorded include reports of clairvoyance, the control of wild animals, healing, and exorcisms. All of them practiced an extreme asceticism which left some of them with only a meal a week. There seems to be a general sense that when one practices self-denial to enough of a degree that it takes only a nudge (from a spiritual superior) for one to be able to work miracles. Miracles seem to be the commonplace experience of these hermits.

A summary doesn't do justice to the experience of reading the book. Whether or not one wholeheartedly affirms the accuracy of the stories, one is left with the question of where these stories came from. And if we accept them, there is only a dull sense that we are missing something.

I like these guys. Didymus was said to be a man of `charming countenance'; Apollo told people that happiness was not an option but an obligation for Christians: "He used to say: `Those who are going to inherit the kingdom of heaven must not be despondent about their salvation. The pagans are gloomy [is this a reference to Al Gore's apocalyptic ideas?], and the Jews wail, and sinners mourn, but the just will rejoice ... we who have been considered worthy of so great a hope, how shall we not rejoice without ceasing?". Amen to that.

This book has a very good introduction of about 45 pages, then the text is some 80 pages, and a few more pages of notes. It's a very interesting read for Christians and those interested in the early days (or centuries) of Christianism. I have to admit I was a little prejudiced against these folk, more than anything because of ignorance, but also because I had this idea that these Christians were `faking it' by going into the desert in Egypt to live an ascetic life. I maliciously thought it had to be an excuse in order to `get something', even if it was only vainglory. True, there are bad apples in our churches, and that's the devil trying to infiltrate wherever he can do more damage to the true Gospel, and that might have happened in those early times as well. Only think of the number of people who went into the religious `business' in the Middle Ages, not to die of starvation, and you'll understand what I'm talking about. But that doesn't refute the basic truth: that there were, and are, real honest folk who love Christ and try as sincerely as they can to follow Him.

The monastic experiment had started in the mid 4th century, and it had flourished in a way that population in the desert (delta of the Nile) equaled that of the towns by 394. It was the boom of anachoresis -so goes Benedicta Wards's introduction-. An account of the life of Antony the Great, who died in 365, written by Athanasius, spurred even more the enthusiasm of visitors to undertake the journey and learn from the monks at first hand. One of the journeys through Egypt at the end of the 4th century produced the `Historia Monachorum in Aegypto', which was chosen as the basis for this book. The original text was written in Greek and its author remains anonymous.

How must we view these early monks? If we travel back in time we'll see that there already were two different opinions about the monks: one of outsiders and one of the monk himself. From outside they were considered sort of a talisman (that's my word), "a peace-maker between men, and a friend of God; the one who had influence at the court of heaven. He was at the very lowest, good luck for those fortunate enough to be near him." But the monk defined himself as a sinner, a weak man. Both opinions -the one society had, and the one formed by their visitors from Palestine- form the contents of the book. Personally, I couldn't help loving these characters. That the Devil used the originally good intentions of monasticism to corrupt its ideals, as it happened later on, is another issue.

A key to understanding this early monastic experiment is the following quote: "It is not the exercise of asceticism in itself which is fundamental to this way of life, but repentance, metanoia, the turning from the cultivation of the ego."

What kind of people were these monks? They were sinners, prodigal sons returning from a far country (a return at first physical but at ultimately spiritual); some had been robbers and murderers, and some had a more mundane background. But all of them turned away from their sin, and looked to Christ resurrected and Almighty.

Yes, the devil turns the straight line crooked, but my the mercy of God we'll get there allright.

The book gives a phenomenal insight into this saint. After reading it, you will feel like you actually knew the man.

This remarkable story of the life of a priest is given over to the reader with a meticulously laid out set of facts that build into the courageous, selfless and brilliant man that was Maximillian Kolbe. The author treats her description of this martyr with simple, elegant form that will leave any reader with an awed and unforgettable understanding of Kolbes' ability to transcend the trials and horrors that interrupted his life during WWII- and the grace and love that made every detail of his journey possible.

This is one of the most touching books I have ever read. It is amazing the way St Maximilian's love and faith are portrayed. I will be reading it again and again.

The story of St. Maximillian Mary Kolbe is so inspirational. Like all the saints, so much can be gain be learning about them. This story is inspirational in these trying times and all times. Read this book! It will inspire you.

Patricia Treece steps back, and allows people that actually knew Fr. Maximilian Kolbe tell his story in their own words. The picture they paint is of an extraordinary man, and an extraordinary Catholic Christian. In short, a living Saint. Her skill in organizing and narrating the material adds to the experience in such a way that the reader becomes involved with, and gets to know, Fr. Kolbe. I've read this book twice, and couldn't put it down each time. I'm now ordering copies for friends and family members. Outstanding and inspiring.

I remember reading the Mandie series books one right after another when I was in 3rd or 4th grade.. I had a conversation just today that reminded me of these wonderful books and I immediately came online to find them. They left such an impression on me that that nearly 11 YEARS LATER I find myself on this website trying to locate them..b/c I missed them. I'm so glad they are not out of print. I'm getting all of them so I can pass them on. I loved all of the books, not just this one

I love this book! Lois Gladys Leppard has got to be one of my favorite authors. Read this book!

You should most definataly read this book. I loved it. If you love mandie than you must have this book. Mandie and Celia travel to St. Augustine florida. Where they get involved in some government buissness not even meaning to.If you like Mandie, this is a must.

Mandie is traveling with Celia and Grandmother to SenatorMorten's house in St. Augustine, Florida. Mandie is sure that it isgoing to be a boring time because she really wants to move on with theplans that she and her friends have made for visiting each other over the summer. One of the senator's servants, Juan, supposedly can't speak, but Mandie is convinced otherwise. Who keeps coming into Mandie and Celia's room and switching the clothes around? Did she really see Miss Lucretia Wham from the lighthouse? Mandie and Celia are in for a surprise.

I really liked this Mandie book. Of course I like all of them and have read each one about five times. I especially liked the end when Mandie had a fun surprise. I would definitely suggest this book.

This book was very exciting! I got it and finished it in just a few hours! Now I can't wait untill June, when the next book comes out. The Mandie books are the best books ever

Mary's Flowers was a keeper from the time I opened the box. The cover drew me to the book, and as I skipped through the pages I knew for once in my life I had to begin on page one and continue.........not my usual way......I begin in the back........the drawings are magnificent, the stories fascinating and the relativity between the flowers and the Blessed Virgin truly inspiring. The book is one of the highlights of my collection. I only wish I had written it.... JoKay Miltenberger Arcanum OH

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An inspiring book for gardeners who til their soil this spring. I plan to replant a section of my garden because of this book. I will devote this land to Mary and St. Francis...

why cant you make this book cheeper or at the same price this book is called mary's flowers, please if you want more people to by your books make them cheeper!

The monks of the middle ages can be heard singing Ave Maria, Ave Maria from the glossy, A. Joseph Barrish, S. M. illustrated pages of the St. Martha Parish-Wide Bulletin Book Club December Selection. Barrish, working with Schoenstatt Sister of Mary, M. Jean Frisk, has created a brilliant reminiscence of the time of incense and flowers in the Roman Catholic Church. Frisk, who holds a masters in Theology with Marian Concentration and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology, gives us legends and meditations to ponder as we look at Barrish's stunning, full-page illustrations of dozens of flowers that bear a name or a mythical relationship to the Mother of Christ.
This selection leads us through our shared Christian spirituality in the natural beauty around us through a history of flower legends and names using flowers of the Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Presentation, Flight into Egypt, Maternity of Mary, Mary as Homemaker, Mary at the Cross, and Devotion Rewarded.
Among the legends told in mystery plays of the medieval times is that of Madelon who having nothing to give the Babe Jesus was led by the Angel Gabriel to roses blooming at the girl's feet. "The French poet, Emile Blemont, ended his story of Madelon with this quotation: Though thou art poor and hast no gold to bring, Though ice-bound earth no Heaven-sent flowers bestows, Yet give thy heart this Noel to thy King. This is the Legend of the Christmas Rose." (p. 48)
In addition to an excellent appendix, index, and bibliography of gardens and plant listings, this book also is a personal Mary Garden planner. Just in time for Chistmas gift exchanges to allow you to give more knowledge of Faith in a vibrant, beautiful, and interesting way. This quality publication gives artistically, as Christian art has, to those who enjoy studying the nobility of the world around them, as well as to those who plant gardens! (St. Martha, Okemos, Michigan Foundations in Adult Education, Fr. Jon Wehrle, Pastor)

Beautifully written and illustrated, this book inspired me to plan my own garden with some of the flowers it mentions. The botanical watercolors are practically a garden in themselves! A great resource for gardeners.

This book was a very well written book about Medjugorje. The author is obviously a professional writer in that the book is easy to read yet very informative. His passion about the subject is obvious. I am about to make a pilgrimage to Medjugorje and am very glad I read this book. Am also reading his subsequent books about the apparitions.

This book and others from Mr Weible have changed my life forever. It truely has brought me closer to GOD thru the Blessed Virgin Mary. What better way to come closer to our savior than tru his holy mother. And for all people who may not quite believe or have a doubt because of what the bible says, I just have to say that why would it be kinda weird for bad angels bringing people closer to the Son. Open your heart to God and dont let your mind get in the way. God will not let you go astray!! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND ALL THE WORLD!

This book was a wonderful follow-up to Wayne's first book: Medjugorje: The Message which I could not put down and it changed my life!

In Medjugorje: the Mission, the writer tells of his work of spreading the stories and messages of the appearances of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, at Medjugorje. I was swept up in story after amazing story of miracles and conversions. The added treat this time round is reading about the global nature of his mission, which takes him to Trinidad and Tobago, Eastern Europe, Great Britain, Australia and others, including Singapore, my own native country! The book gives the reader a behind-the-scenes view of what it's like and what it takes to be a travelling evangelist who's much in demand. Weaved into the narrative are his deepest ever revelations about the workings of Grace in his own personal and family life. Altogether, it is an impressive and touching story. Wayne's style is engaging, honest and truly Christian. The book's 400+ pages long, but I didn't want it to end!

yes the spirit being calling herself the virgin mary is doing signs and wonders. purchase the bible (here on amazon of course) it warns of angels of light doing signs and wonders in the end times but these miracles are not from the god of the bible.catholic teachings on MARY are in direct conflict with the bible...