ONGOING READINGS

Good Morning Holy Spirit

By Benny Hinn

Reader Comment: "Surprising testimony of his call for service. I have a sincere respect for Benny Hinn."

The Tulip and the Pope by Deborah Larson

Reader comment: "I saw myself being called as a nun...only today. Reading this book gave me the understanding that the choice has always been a difficult one."

THE RISE OF BENEDICT XVI by John L. Allen, Jr.

Reader Comment: "I have heard so many negative comments about this Pope and this book has given me the real inside story."

THE MANY FACES OF MARY, a love story by Bob and Penny Lord

Readers Comments: "You need a box of tissues when you read it." "I couldn't put it down." "The stories allowed me to experience all of The Immaculate Mother's Apparitions."

Storm Warning, by Billy Graham

Reader Comment: "Truly powerful...prompting everyone to bear witness to these times."

Heaven Hears Each Whisper written by Kelsey Tyler

Reader Comment: "Affirmation of all of my prayers, faith and all of the miracles that I have experienced!"

YOUTH ALONG THE PATH - (A Paraphrased Experience of Father J. Corapi of S.O.L.T.)

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Father Corapi, visiting 'Big Sky Country' was trying to find a church in a parish. It was a bright sunny day and the sun was upon his face. He did not know which way to turn. Faithfully, he stood still in prayer for heavenly guidance.

After his vigor was restored, he set out again. From the road ahead, he noticed two indistinct figures approaching. It became clear, within moments of a half-mile he was seeing two young males, about eight or nine years of age. They both wore wide-brim, cowboy hats as a protection from the hot Wyoming skies. Father Corapi smiled, and slowed to a stop. '"Hello" he said to them. "Can you tell me where I can find Saint Barbara's Church?" One boy responded, curtly, "Why?" Father Corapi replied "I have a 3-day mission at the church and if you like, you can come too." "What is a mission", the boy asked? Father Corapi calmly answered, "A mission is where I tell people how to get to Heaven". In reply, the young boy looked from under his wide-brim hat, face scorned, and stated "Are you kidding Mister? How can you tell people how to get to Heaven when you can't even find Saint Barbara's church?"

BOOK REVIEW

SUGGESTED READING: The Rise of Benedict XVI, by John L. Allen, Jr.
When Pope John Paul II grew older and his health began to fail him, everyone wondered who would be the next Pope. What will he be like. This book summarizes the new Pope's writing on his views, interwoven with many interviews with cardinals. He is considered to be a conservative member of the College of Cardinals. There is a lot of information on the new Pope's past challenges as a German amidst the secularity of Europe. The book clues readers as to what type of Pope Ratzinger will be as he faces the challenges of a changing church and the fall of many priests to sexual misconduct. The Rise of Benedict XVI provokes a speculative look at the New Papacy.

BOOK REVIEW

SUGGESTED READING: HEAVEN HEARS EACH WHISPER, By Kelsey Tyler
Can emotions, human energy mustered up, impact action and reaction? If so, then elation, humilty, pain and suffering can be used as powerful invocations to Our Heavenly Father. This book is filled with heartwarming testimonials of individuals overcoming life's conflicts, receiving guidance and answers to prayers. A murmur, a cry or a sincere petition to God Almighty....in the Name of Jesus, Heaven hears you and knows your needs. Each story is a case history validated by trusting God's response, whatever it may be. All of the stories confirm that when the world and the things of it fail you...heaven prevails for you. Just Believe!

BOOK REVIEW

SUGGESTED READING: The Tulip and the Pope, by Deborah Larson This is a biography about a young woman becoming a Nun in the 1960s when the world was changing and the church was very devout. It is indeed an exploration of Catholicism, its order and practices. A story which merits a young woman's conviction as she seeks to forsake the world to become a nun. If anyone has ever wanted understand what young women face in their vocation toward the Catholic Church, then read this reality of a nun's trials and growing awareness of choice.