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By Jean M. Heimann THE BOOK I have to admit that while I enjoy watching science fiction films, I am not an avid reader of science fiction books, but I definitely enjoyed reading Discovery by Karina Fabian . In fact, I loved it! It is authentically Catholic – complete with saint quotes and filled with Catholic themes. Some of these themes include: mercy and redemption, evangelization, respect for human life, and surrender to God’s will. Discovery is a gripping, suspense-filled science fiction tale that takes you on a journey into the unknown and the unexpected. It is an irresistible page turner! It grabs you by both arms and doesn't let go until the last page.  Discovery is an exhilarating, fun-filled read that contains all the makings of a great book. It has a titillating plot, complex characters, humor, mystery, and romance. The plot of Discovery is intriguing. The Rescue Sisters, Sister Ann St. Joseph de Cupertino (Ann), Sister Thomas Aquinas Krueger (Tommie), an...

1. I love St. Patrick's Day ! This year we attended the local parade, which we enjoyed. Here are just a few photos of the floats and parade entries we viewed. 2.   St. Joseph's Day is also a wonderful day for celebration! Check out these beautiful St. Joseph Altars in New Orleans. 3 .  This week I wrote about St Cyril of Jerusalem , a 4th century theologian and Doctor of the Church, who was accused of Arianism by his brother bishops!  He gave some great advice to the catechumens: "Make your fold with the sheep; flee from the wolves: depart not from the Church."  4. Here's a FREE BOOK! From the Hub to the Heart by Andy LaVallee and Leticia Velasquez -- FREE from now until Saturday! Go HERE.   Read my review 5.  Happy First Day of Spring! 6.  "This is an absolutely wonderful book, inspiring, edifying, informative and beautifully written." - Ellen Gable Hrk...

This is the third day of the Blog Tour for Seven Saints for Seven Sinners . Today, Barb Szyszkiewicz  at Franciscan Mom  will be hosting the tour, where she will be reviewing the book and giving away a copy. Here is a schedule for the rest of the tour: Thursday, Oct. 16 -- Can we Cana? A Community to Support Catholic Marriages  Karee Santos Friday, Oct. 17 --   Bergers Book Reviews  Alice Berger Saturday, Oct. 18 -- Seven Angels Four Kids One Family Jane Lebak Sunday, Oct. 19 -- Spiritual Woman  Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur Monday, Oct. 20 -- Cause of our Joy  Leticia Velasquez Tuesday, Oct. 21 -- View from the Domestic Church  Donna-Marie Cooper-O'Boyle Wednesday, Oct. 22 -- Entering into the Mystery Janet Moore Bookmark and Share

The blog tour begins! Be sure to visit Ellen Gable's blog, Plot, Line, and Sinker , to check out the first post. Ellen is also giving away a free copy of Seven Saints for Seven Virtues , so don't miss out on your chance to win!

By CONNIE ROSSINI, released July 14, 2014, 260 pages, Four Waters Press, Available in digital ($3.99) and paperback ($14.04) editions at Amazon.com. and paperback at Barnes and Noble ($14.23). Connie Rossini writes a spirituality column for the diocesan newspapers of New Ulm, Minnesota and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Besides maintaining her blog Contemplative Homeschool, she is a columnist at SpiritualDirection.com and administers Catholic Spirituality Blogs Network. She is the author of the free e-book "Five Lessons from the Carmelite Saints That Will Change Your Life." Reviewed by JEAN M. HEIMANN, M. A. Theology, author of Seven Saints for Seven Virtues, freelance writer, retired psychologist, and oblate with the Community of St. John. Trusting God with St. Therese , by Connie Rossini is a remarkable story of suffering and grace. The main theme of Trusting God with St. Therese is learning to trust God in the midst of suffering and through God’s grace, using our su...

Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle invites everyone to visit her new blog ! While you're there, be sure and enter your name to win a copy of The Domestic Church: Room by Room: A Mother's Study Guide. She will pick the winner this Friday, June 5th. So, you'd better hurry!