| Mystics & Miracles: True Stories of Lives Touched by God Contributor(s): Ghezzi, Bert (Author) |
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ISBN: 082942041X ISBN-13: 9780829420418 Publisher: Loyola Press OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2004 Annotation: Mystics and Miracles offers twenty-four compelling biographies that explore the lives of ordinary people chosen by God to do his extraordinary work. From visions and healing to prophecies and miracles, mystics provide a direct connection between the human and the divine. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Religious - Religion | Christian Living - Inspirational - Religion | Mysticism |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2001050192 |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 6.01" W x 9.02" (0.65 lbs) 189 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Praise for Mystics & Miracles "These wonderful stories . . . are fascinating reading. There is much to ponder here--and much to strengthen our faith." --Catholic Parent "Bert Ghezzi combines a wonderfully engaging style with real spiritual substance that feeds the soul." --Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., archbishop of Denver "Bert Ghezzi has rescued mysticism from the myth of trendy spiritualities. . . . If your prayer leaves you longing for more of God, read this book, slowly." --Mike Aquilina, author, The How-To Book of Catholic Devotions "Ghezzi . . . offers simple but engagingly written accounts of the lives of twenty-four saints of considerable variety. . . . Highly recommended." --Library Journal "Although many of the mystics examined will be familiar to many, Ghezzi does manage to offer some new and interesting insights into their lives and times." --Booklist Mystics and Miracles by Bert Ghezzi explores the lives and saintly miracles of twenty-four ordinary people chosen by God to do his extraordinary work. From visions and healing to prophecies and miracles, these mystics provide a direct connection between the human and the divine. Ghezzi's easy-to-understand writing style makes this collection of biographies ideal for anyone who wants to better understand the saints and the miracles they performed. |