Download or read book The Life of Jude written by Brian Morgan and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-05-02 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SAINT JUDE: THE STORY THAT'S NEVER BEEN TOLDAt the start of the third millennium after the birth of Christ, a man long dead is alive in the hearts of millions, and this book sets out to unravel what is one of the most intriguing mysteries in Christian history – who is Saint Jude? Jude - Judas Thaddeus – was not the Iscariot, not the traitor. He was a cousin of Jesus Christ and the most obscure of the Twelve Apostles. This is the man they now call the Saint of the Impossible, the Patron of Desperate Cases, the Hope of the Helpless, the Help of the Hopeless, the Saint of Last Resort... Unshakeable belief in Saint Jude Why and how did he gain such a reputation? Why do so many people around the world have an unshakeable belief in him – in his ability to help when hope is gone and despair has set in? In this modern era, he is seen in notices of petition and thanks in newspapers and websites around the world. Web pages are devoted to him and attract many thousands of visitors. All over the world, shrines in his name attract millions. 50 years of Saint Jude research Brian Morgan first heard of Jude's reputation in 1962 and became fascinated. Who was this man? He began research in a dusty old Catholic library in Sydney and this research continued, part-time and in many places, for 50 years. After about 30 years of that work, he lost all his notes in a house move and had to start again. He was determined to look for answers that have intrigued the faithful for two millennia and was drawn into the great, sweeping saga of the birth of Christianity, told through the life of an extraordinary man. A true-to-life story of Saint Jude In the end, he has written the most accurate and true-to-life story he could write of this obscure saint. The Life of Jude is a breath-taking story by a master story-teller. This is a story many believed could never be written. Some said it should not be written. It's a story of faith, a love story, a story of religious zeal. It's a saga drawn over a blood-soaked landscape in extraordinary times. A story of the triumph of hope over despair. But, above all, it begins to answer questions for believers all over the world. No-one has ever been more beloved by the outcasts of the world, the destitute, the sick, the frightened, the lonely, the dying. Many know of Jude; few know about him. The Life of Jude. This is his story. It is as true as a story can be that waited 2000 years to be told. HERE'S WHAT EXPERTS HAVE SAID: A very accomplished, sustained piece of writing. Polished in style and execution, seamlessly telling the story of a man beyond time and place. A captivating journey.Archimede Fusillo, judge of the FAW National Literary award. This book is full of breath-taking highlights. We actually witness the birth of Christianity. Brian Morgan has impressed me with evidence of very thorough research. It is a fascinating topic very well handled. I don't very often get this excited about a work in progress.Brendan Longcore, book editor, reviewing the draft manuscript. I love what you have written. So many cultures, so much research... my God. Many, many people have waited a long time for this story. Jude is so popular all over the world, that your book cannot fail. And it's not just the story... you write so very, very well.Joyce Patterson, reviewer and former editor. This is a very impressive effort. You have written a story never before told in a way that is uniquely yours. I doubt if anyone has assembled this amount of information about Jude. A highly commendable project that deserves a wide readership.Don Purvis, Professor of English Literature.

Download or read book Devoted to Death written by R. Andrew Chesnut and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-09-06 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: R. Andrew Chesnut offers a fascinating portrayal of Santa Muerte, a skeleton saint whose cult has attracted millions of devotees over the past decade. Although condemned by mainstream churches, this folk saint's supernatural powers appeal to millions of Latin Americans and immigrants in the U.S. Devotees believe the Bony Lady (as she is affectionately called) to be the fastest and most effective miracle worker, and as such, her statuettes and paraphernalia now outsell those of the Virgin of Guadalupe and Saint Jude, two other giants of Mexican religiosity. In particular, Chesnut shows Santa Muerte has become the patron saint of drug traffickers, playing an important role as protector of peddlers of crystal meth and marijuana; DEA agents and Mexican police often find her altars in the safe houses of drug smugglers. Yet Saint Death plays other important roles: she is a supernatural healer, love doctor, money-maker, lawyer, and angel of death. She has become without doubt one of the most popular and powerful saints on both the Mexican and American religious landscapes.

Download or read book The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments written by Scott Weeman and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2017-11-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of a 2018 Catholic Press Association Award: Sacraments. (Second Place). In the first book to directly integrate the Twelve Steps with the practice of Catholicism, Scott Weeman, founder and director of Catholic in Recovery, pairs his personal story with compassionate straight talk to show Catholics how to bridge the commonly felt gap between the Higher Power of twelve-step programs and the merciful God that he rediscovered in the heart of the sacraments. Weeman entered sobriety from alcohol and drugs on October 10, 2011, and he's made it his full-time ministry to help others who struggle with various types of addiction to find spiritual wholeness through Catholic in Recovery, an organization he founded and directs. In The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments, Weeman candidly tackles the struggle he and other addicts have with getting to know intimately the unnamed Higher Power of recovery. He shares stories of his compulsion to find a personal relationship with God and how his tentative steps back to the Catholic Church opened new doors of healing and brought him surprising joy as he came to know Christ in the sacraments. Catholics in recovery and those moving toward it, as well as the people who love them will recognize Weeman's story and his spiritual struggle to personally encounter God. He tells us how: Baptism helps you admit powerlessness over an unmanageable problem, face your desperate need for God, and choose to believe in and submit to God’s mercy. Reconciliation affirms and strengthens the hard work of examining your life, admitting wrongs, and making amends. The Eucharist provides ongoing sustenance and draws you to the healing power of Christ. The graces of Confirmation strengthen each person to keep moving forward and to share the good news of recovery and new life in Christ. Weeman's words are boldly challenging and brimming with compassion and through them you will discover inspiration, hope, sage advice, and refreshingly practical help.

Download or read book The Dialogue of St Catherine of Siena written by St. Catherine of Siena and published by TAN Books. This book was released on 1991-09 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: St. Catherine of Siena's Dialogue describes the entire spiritual life through a series of conversations between God and the soul, represented by Catherine herself. Readers of The Dialogue of Saint Catherine of Siena, will find her revelations from God as informative - and formative - as those who recognized her sanctity during her life. The universally applicable yet intimately personal messages she received from God are as much for us as they were for Catherine. We can read God's communications to his beloved daughter with detached awe or we can receive His messages to us through her writings. Do you long for certainty that Divine Providence exists in the midst of our chaotic world? Does your prayer seem too dry, or too routine? Have you sought guidance for the challenges of your life from unhelpful people or things? Or has pride kept you from humble obedience to the Church? If so, The Dialogue will provide consolation, encouragement, and hope.

Download or read book Graceful Living written by Johnnette Benkovic and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Johnnette Benkovic bestselling author and host on the EWTN Global Catholic Network comes these short but powerful daily meditations taken from Scripture and the writings of the saints. Designed as a day-by-day spiritual resource, this book features 365 quotes along with a short meditation to enrich your mind, lift your spirit, and feed your soul.

Download or read book St Jude Thaddeus written by Anonymous and published by TAN Books. This book was released on 1999-12 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In desperate circumstances, the Faithful have always turned to the sure help of St. Jude Thaddeus - Apostle, cousin of Our Lord, and martyr for the Catholic Faith. This powerful Saint is invoked in cases of extreme need, grievous illness, poverty, and when circumstances seem hopeless. Plus, he is a special defender of (and helper in regaining) purity. St. Jude has obtained remedies and comfort for countless people who have turned to him in prayer. It explains his relationship to Our Lord and describes his preaching of the Gospel in Persia. There, along with St. Simon, he performed many miracles, defeated two magicians, converted thousands - including kings - and was martyred. Besides many interesting traditions about St. Jude, this booklet also contains the entire text of the Epistle of St. Jude with an explanation of this little-known New Testament book. Also includes famous, powerful prayers and novenas.

Download or read book 666 written by Moses Claude Carnell and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By this point everyone should know that Saturn will be here in the year 2020. "S" is the 19 letter of the alphabet, "A" is the 1st letter, together equaling 20 and "T" is the 20th letter (2020). The dark cube will be spinning, Prince Charles will be King George VII, and Americans will finally know why Wal-Mart turned into FEMA camps.

Download or read book Saints in Scripture written by Theresa Doyle-Nelson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-03 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Saints in Scripture" presents a biblical compilation of saints by pulling together all people from the Bible listed in the current Roman Martyrology (Vatican Publishing House, Vatican City). From Old Testament saints such as Abraham, Moses, the Prophets, Ezra, and the Sainted Mother and Her Sons ... to holy ones from the New Testament including the Holy Simeon, Anna the Prophetess, the Apostles, Salome, Paul, Aquila and Priscilla, and many others. "Saints in Scripture" contains over 100 concise biographies on these holy and compelling individuals from in the Bible. You will also discover within this volume dozens of black and white images to enhance these saints' stories. Included as well are a biblical timeline, a pronunciation guide, Scripture references for each saint, and an alphabetized chart outlining all Saints in Scripture. Whether simply having interest in the Bible or saints, or hoping to teach children stories about saints and the Bible, this book provides easy-to-read narratives on a wide array of inspiring people; people who are in heaven, ready and willing to teach us more about Scripture, about the love of God, and to pray for our intentions. "Saints in Scripture" can be utilized in a variety of ways: 1) As a fresh approach for a Bible Study. 2) As a devotional for Advent, Lent, or any time of spiritual renewal. 3) To search for inspiring ideas for baby or Confirmation names. 4) For spiritual reading during Eucharistic Adoration time. 5) To enhance a retreat or pilgrimage. 6) As a handy reference on saints found in the Bible. 7) As a great way to make some wonderful new friends in heaven.

Download or read book A Chaplain in Iraq written by Stephen Andrew Missick and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-10 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is it like to be a Chaplain serving in the United States Military during the war in Iraq? Stephen A Missick returned to Iraq for a second deployment, this time serving as a Chaplain.

Download or read book Saints and Their Symbols written by Fernando Lanzi and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Images that tell the story of salvation illustrate saints in various scenes. They are often depicted by an emblem or icon. It used to be that we knew enough about the saints to recognize them in images or artworks without much trouble, but it is becoming a struggle. understanding the saints. This text explains such things as why so many of the saints appear in images with Jesus and the Virgin Mary, yet remain unnamed, which symbols are associated with each saint, and what their roles were in Christian salvation. work of popular religious culture and anthropology.

Download or read book Thank You St Jude written by Robert A. Orsi and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: St. Jude, patron saint of hopeless causes, is the most popular saint of the American Catholic laity, particularly among women. This fascinating book describes how the cult of St. Jude originated in 1929, traces the rise in Jude's popularity over the next decades, and investigates the circumstances that led so many Catholic women to feel hopeless and to turn to St. Jude for help. Robert A. Orsi tells us that the women who were drawn to St. Jude--daughters and granddaughters of immigrants from southern and eastern Europe and Ireland--were the first generations of Catholic women to make lives for themselves outside of their ethnic enclaves. Orsi explores the ambitions and dilemmas of these women as they dealt with the pressures of the Depression and the Second World War, made modern marriages for themselves, entered the workplace, took care of relatives in their old neighborhoods, and raised children in circumstances very different from those of their mothers and grandmothers. Drawing on testimonies written in the periodicals devoted to St. Jude and on interviews with women who felt their lives were changed by St. Jude's intervention, Orsi shows how devotion to St. Jude enabled these women to negotiate their way amid the conflicting expectations of their two cultures--American and Catholic.

Download or read book The Twelve Lives and Legends of The Apostles written by Frances Spilman and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-01-04 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What were the Apostles of Jesus really like? This book will examine the Gospels, the Fathers of the Church, Apocryphal writings, encyclicals and other sources to search out the Apostles' personalities and history. Along the way we will look at the prayers, poetry, music and architecture the Apostles inspired and see how these twelve men are still teaching us today almost 2,000 years after their deaths. We will see how the faith spread throughout the Roman Empire and even beyond its borders and how each Apostle met his death. You will be surprised at the many different paths of the Apostles as they witnessed for Christ.

Download or read book Saints For Dummies written by Rev. John Trigilio, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-06 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth resource that separates fact from myth about the lives of saints Saints For Dummies offers information on famous saints (both men and women) from the Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, and Catholic traditions. With a historical biography on each saint including information on what they are known for, what they did in life to achieve sainthood, and how readers can pray to them in time of need. This easy-to-understand guide reveals that most saints were very common, ordinary, and imperfect human beings with faults and foibles who overcame their shortcomings to become figures of great spiritual and historical significance. You get a unique glimpse into the lives and the character traits of these righteous men and women, as well as future pending saints. Explains which saints are invoked for specific situations Rev. John Trigilio and Rev. Kenneth Brighenti are the coauthors of Catholicism For Dummies, Women in the Bible For Dummies and John Paul II For Dummies Whether you're a scholar or just curious about the topic, Saints For Dummies will have you intrigued and informed from the first page.

Download or read book Saints of the Bible written by Theresa Doyle-Nelson and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2009-03-05 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiring Stories of Saints in Scripture! For centuries, Christians have incorporated Scripture into their daily prayer. They also petition the vast community of saints for help and intercession as prayer companions. Now, for the first time, you can combine both Scripture and saints in Saints of the Bible: Exploring Scripture with Holy Men and Women. This inspirational collection of 48 Biblical personalities recognized as saints by the Church includes both the famous and less well-known. Each entry features the saint's feast day and patronage, a key Scripture, reflection, and additional Scripture verses. A convenient chart makes locating information on these saints a snap.

Download or read book The New York Irish written by Ronald H. Bayor and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 1997-09-30 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the country's oldest ethnic groups, the Irish have played a vital part in its history. New York has been both port of entry and home to the Irish for three centuries. This joint project of the Irish Institute and the New York Irish History Roundtable offers a fresh perspective on an immigrant people's encounter with the famed metropolis. 37 illustrations.

Download or read book My Life with the Saints 10th Anniversary Edition written by James Martin and published by Loyola Press. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Martin’s final word is as Jungian as it is Catholic: God does not want us to be Mother Teresa or Dorothy Day. God wants us to be most fully ourselves.” —Washington Post Book World WITTY, WRYLY HONEST, AND ALWAYS ORIGINAL, My Life with the Saints is James Martin’s story of how his life has been shaped by some surprising friends—the saints of the Catholic Church. In his modern classic memoir, Martin introduces us to saints throughout history—from St. Peter to Dorothy Day, St. Francis of Assisi to Mother Teresa—and chronicles his lifelong friendships with them. Filled with fascinating tales, Martin’s funny, vibrant, and stirring book invites readers to discover how saints guide us throughout our earthly journeys and how they help each of us find holiness in our own lives. Featuring a new chapter from Martin, this tenth-anniversary edition of the best-selling memoir updates readers about his life over the past ten years. In that time, he has been a New York Times best-selling author, official chaplain of The Colbert Report, and a welcome presence in the media whenever there’s a breaking Catholic news story. But he has always remained recognizably himself. John L. Allen, Jr., the acclaimed Catholic journalist, contributes a foreword that shows how Martin has become one of the wisest and most insightful voices of this era. “An outstanding and often hilarious memoir.” —Publishers Weekly “One of the best spiritual memoirs in years.” —Robert Ellsberg “Remarkably engaging.” —U.S. Catholic One of Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of the Year Winner of the Christopher Award Winner of the Catholic Press Association Book Award

Download or read book Saints Angels written by Doreen Virtue and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comforting reference guide, Doreen Virtue introduces you to the various ministering spirits of heaven and 42 inspirational figures who walked the earth. As you read this fascinating, thoroughly researched three-part book, you’ll come to understand the exact roles that different beings of God fulfill both in the Bible and in our lives and how they can help you today: Part I: By getting to know each living and loving Person of the Holy Trinity —Father, Son, and Spirit —you’ll be prepared to answer the questions you have about faith and purpose, as well as accept their spiritual gifts of wisdom, healing, miracles, and prophecy, among many others. Part II: You’ll learn how God uses angels —full of his grace, power, and majesty —throughout the Bible to do his work in the heavens and in the earthly realm. Whether it’s to draw you closer to him, protect you from danger, lend you a helping hand, or simply accompany you on your journey, God has a host of angels he will lovingly dispatch to your side. Part III: You’ll be touched by the amazing stories of endurance, commitment, and miracles of the saints. Through the inspiring examples of these ordinary men and women who acted in extraordinary ways because of their faith, you can begin to find the strength you need to likewise face and overcome hardships. Doreen also offers a comprehensive list of prayers you can use to start a conversation with God about any situation in your life, from career advice and relationships to soothing your fears. You’ll see just how simple it is to deepen your relationship with heaven through everyday prayer and contemplation —and understand that heavenly help is always here for you.