Therese, Faustina and Bernadette: Three Saints Who Challenged My Faith, Gave Me Hope, and Taught Me How to Love
"With openness and candor, Elizabeth Ficocelli reveals her personal experiences of living the challenges of her Catholic faith. Her peace and joy come in meeting these challenges by embracing the cross though the grace of prayer and the sacraments, as well as following the example of newfound friends, her favorite saints. This book will help anyone who also experiences challenges in life through the assistance of some wonderful friends!"--Mother Mary Assumpta Long, Prioress General, Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist"Tender, honest, introspective, and deeply personal, this book provides beautiful witness to the loveliness and wonder of the feminine genius! Elizabeth Ficocelli, writing from the insightful perspective of a convert to Catholicism who seeks to understand and unpack the mysteries of her own spiritual journey, reminds us in this gem of a book that we should all seek to acquire friendship with the saints and grow in the theological virtues. I highly recommend this book!"--Rev. Donald Calloway, M.I.C., Author ofUnder the Mantle"Therese, Faustina, and Bernadetteis more than a simple recounting of the lives of three spiritual giants. In this book, noted author and speaker Elizabeth Ficocelli shares how the companionship of her 'journey partners' has profoundly influenced her. For those of us endeavoring daily along the path to heaven, Ficocelli has unveiled some of the major pieces we need in assembling our own spiritual puzzles. An enlightening read!"--Lisa M. Hendey, Author ofA Book of Saints for Catholic Moms"InTherese, Faustina, and Bernadette, Elizabeth Ficocelli openly shares the special companions she discovered along her own spiritual journey in the hope of aiding others."--Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle, Author ofRooted in Love"Read it! Woman to woman, page to page, this book jumps out and brings holy saints to life as the personal, trustworthy friends they truly are--friends who show us the way they know well to the place we want to go--Heaven!"--Marlene Watkins, President and Founding Administrator, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality, North American Volunteers"As a young girl, Elizabeth Ficocelli discovered a religious medal trampled in the dirt and tucked it away in her treasure box. Little did she know that medal would be the key to discovering her true feminine self. This is not just another saint book on virtue, my friends. Any woman who has ever struggled to find her place in the world will identify with Ficocelli's powerful story of faith, love, and hope as she invites us to encounter three spiritual 'big sisters' and come to know them as trusted friends." --Heidi Hess Saxton, Blogger atA Rosary on My GPS