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Maggie, Your book is on my Kindle and I look forward to reading it. I am a persistent praying mom and Grammy of several in need of conversion and reconversion. St. Monica is a longtime friend I talk with every day, and do some writing of my own. Glad to see you here.

Madeleine wrote: "Maggie, Your book is on my Kindle and I look forward to reading it. I am a persistent praying mom and Grammy of several in need of conversion and reconversion. St. Monica is a longtime friend I tal..."

Thank you. Praying for your prodigals and mine.

I'd like to share the first chapter of my new novel, BISHOP MYRIEL: IN HIS OWN WORDS.
Available now on Amazon and from your local bookstore.

Chapter I
The Beauty of Goodness

[Myriel’s sister, Mademoiselle Baptistine] had never been pretty; her whole life, which had been a succession of pious works, had produced upon her a kind of transparent whiteness, and in growing old she had acquired what may be called the beauty of goodness.
Fantine, Book the First, Chapter I, M. Myriel: An Upright Man

I am compelled by grace to explore a phenomenon I have observed with awe over the course of my lifetime. We Frenchmen are obsessed with beauty. The ancient Greeks were as appearance-consumed as upper-class culture is today. Yet, they had the insight to peg the root of beauty to the word, ὥρα (in Koine, their common dialect). It meant “being one’s hour,” an interesting linkage to be sure. Beauty, then, knows “what time it is” or better perhaps “knowing who I am and who I am not.” My personal mandate as a human, then, is to know my true relationship with every person I encounter, at each stage of my journey and all the individual days that comprise that journey.

I offer my dear sister Baptistine as a living model of virtuous living. The call to recognize the “beauty of goodness,” however, applies not only to those having a lifelong resume of virtue. I have witnessed beauty’s goodness at life’s earliest stages.

A toddler knows no other way of being than “in the moment,” even as the child grows and changes from week to week. A mother holding her child in her arms, searches beyond that moment for hints of the emerging man or woman in their maturity. I suspect that, within every parent there resides an unspoken awareness that they may not live to see their children fulfill their God-given destiny.

I have witnessed the beauty of goodness in teenage years, when it easily suffers displacement along the meandering path to maturity.

I pay attention when I hear of any child, teenager, or young adult taken too soon by illness or tragedy. Also, when I hear of young soldiers sacrificing their precious lives on the desecrated altars of their elders’ self-serving wars. Parents and friends remark, “He was such a fine young man, always ready to assist someone,” or “He was too good for this world.” My heart cries, “No! The world needs such young, idealistic men to stay alive, to make their mark upon our shattered society!”

Some of us live our way into beauty. Others suffer their way to it. I think of patients I have known in our neighboring hospital whose clear eyes glow with inner light.

The beauty of goodness is like that hidden treasure Jesus spoke of in Matthew 13:44:
The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure, hidden in a field. The one who finds it, buries it again; and so happy is he, that he goes and sells everything he has, in order to buy that field.

When I discover goodness, be it for a moment or longer, I rejoice in its native beauty and bask in its bright light. So inspired, I take quill pen in hand. I lay no claim, on earth or before God, to poetic aptitude. At those times when I hear the call—I should say “challenge”—of the muse, I dare to express my heart in the fewest possible syllables. In doing so, I take comfort in knowing that no other eyes will see—and, God forbid, judge—my verse.


The Beauty of Goodness

i see goodness
in a mother’s smile
a helping hand
a loving heart

i find goodness
in a kind word
a silent shrine
sunrise aglow

chancing upon the
beauty of goodness
i catch my breath
stand in awe

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To my fellow writers, I also am struggling to get word out about my novel Triptych. (Description to follow.) I have a suggestion: If you wish to send me your book (gratis), I will send you mine (gratis). If I like it, I will post a positive review on Amazon. If not, I'm not obligated to read the entire work, but I will share some observations with you via e-mail. You would need to do the same. If you wish to take me up on the offer, my e-mail is chrnarts@aol.com. And now for Triptych (www.amazon.com) Triptych is a historical novel composed of three women's narratives receding in time: Belgium in 1914, Spain in 1492, and France in 1356. They trace the journey of a mysterious statue of the Black Madonna, one of many such statues often found in meadows and riverbeds and associated with miracles. No one knows who sculpted them or why. I Triptych we meet Geneviève Lespinasse, trained by heer father to become an accomplished sculptor. Circumstances force her to create a Madonna that must appear clumsily made but which contains an expertly carved secret niche. This Madonna travels through the centuries to play a decisive role in the lives of Sister Juana, a nun and apothecary who dares to criticize the Spanish Inquisition, and Gabrielle Lespinasse, a Belgian lacemaker who loses her ability to speak as a result of a vicious assault, but whose courage changes the lives of others.

Marcia wrote: "To my fellow writers, I also am struggling to get word out about my novel Triptych. (Description to follow.) I have a suggestion: If you wish to send me your book (gratis), I will send you mine (gr..."

Marcia, I'll take you up on that. How do you want to do the exchange?

Alfred J. Garrotto, author, Bishop Myriel: In His Own Words

Great! My e-mail is chrnarts@aol.com. What is yours? We can then exchange addresses. I do feel us writers have to figure out ways to help each other.

Foundations of Democracy in the United States of America: Writings from 1801 to 1817 - Vacillation

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This is book 8 in a 12-volume series that highlights two important points: (1) America’s founders were inspired by the Judeo-Christian understanding that God creates all people equal and endows them with unalienable rights, and (2) the founders included a broader circle of people than many realize – white, black, men, women, rich, and poor.

To the second point, the dialogue about the meaning of equality among people from every segment of society was decisive. It led to common conclusions, commitments, and actions that were unique in the history of mankind.

“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Prov 29:18)

Just a tiny question -- do you think we are the right audience for your book? It sounds like your target audience is academic.

Marcia wrote: "Just a tiny question -- do you think we are the right audience for your book? It sounds like your target audience is academic."

Hi Marcia, thank you for your good question. Yes! Catholic readers will love this book. It is informative, entertaining, and inspirational. The illustrations are amazing too!

As Catholics -- see our biography in the back of the book -- we know that we all care deeply (and should care) about the intersection between social and religious life. For example, we believe in, and defend, the sanctity of life in all its stages. That leads to conflict in today's world -- but we must remain faithful to our Church and to our God. America's founders were inspired by this same belief, and demonstrated the same determination, when they said that God creates all people equal, and, acting on that faith, eventually abolished slavery. That spiritual, and physical, battle plays out in every book of the series.

Perhaps a deeper understanding of the struggles of our founders, including the inspiration behind their steadfast resolve and the tactics of their opponents, will give us greater courage to hold fast to our faith as we live our lives today. We certainly hope and pray that this book (and all the books in this series) leads to this result.

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Hi,

I'm an illustrator from the UK, currently promoting a pre-school picture book about the natural world and the deeper meaning of creation.

All my work is informed, and inspired by my Catholic faith.

I'm happy to share a free digital copy if you message me.

Thanks for looking.

God Bless

Simon


my portfolio

The Grounds of Catholic Doctrine: An Apologetic Call to Communion


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Saint Peter urged Christians to: “Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence.” (1 Peter 3:15-16)

Yet, some Christians mistakenly assume that the gospel message — Catholic doctrine — is mysterious, difficult to understand, and impossible to explain. They do not realize that the “good news” of Jesus Christ is easy to understand, reasonable, and winsome.

Pope Pius IV wrote The Grounds of Catholic Doctrine in an easy-to-read, question-and-answer format to encourage, strengthen, and equip the faithful. This work also invites those who are yet outside the Church to join Catholic believers on the journey of a lifetime in unity, peace, and truth.

“No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him.” (1 Cor 2:9)

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Theology in the Bottle: Where Cana Meets the Cross

My daughter wrote a book and it’s on Kindle! Paperback version coming soon.

Here’s her bio: Schreck earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts from the University of Cincinnati. She studied Theology of the Body post-grad under the tutelage of Sr. Helena Burns, FSP, and completed several other philosophy and theology courses through the UMary and The Athenaeum of Ohio. Wine as a hobby pushed her to pass the Introductory Course offered by the Master Court of Sommeliers, but soon thereafter, an opportunity presented itself which could not be passed up -- to leave the independent restaurant scene entirely and build up the Church through the Saint John Institute. With her husband and children, she attends Old St. Mary's in Over-the-Rhine.

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Theology in the Bottle: Where Cana Meets the Cross

Hi! I wrote a book of short meditations focused on grape growing and winemaking. It's free on Kindle Unlimited: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L1HPVL9

I had a trusted [transitional] deacon friend read it, among others. Hubby's an ex-sem =) so I had a fantastic editor. Would love to get feedback from members of this group! Thank you =)

Dear Shawn: I know you have been posting quite regularly. There is so little time to read that I have to choose carefully and I'm afraid studying political systems isn't my cup of tea. Your approach seems academic -- perhaps a marketing approach that identifies audience segments in socialism? Having published a historical and literary novel this year, I know that finding an audience for one's work is just as hard as producing the work. Best wishes with your efforts.

I think that one or maybe two posts about the same book should be enough.

Marcia wrote: "Dear Shawn: I know you have been posting quite regularly. There is so little time to read that I have to choose carefully and I'm afraid studying political systems isn't my cup of tea. Your approac..."

Dear Marcia and Mariangel, I reject attempts to silence opposing voices, even by labeling them as "academic" or "not my cup of tea," or by saying that you post too much. I hope this forum is one that reflects the character of Christ -- that we "have love for one another." (John 13:35)

This book, written by a Catholic priest, contains an urgent warning that we desperately need to hear. I hope we are open to his message.

Dear Shawn: I understand your anger and disappointment. As a fellow writer, I, too, would love to have people read a novel that I've worked on for 12 years. If someone states -- they are not interested in reading about socialism -- it doesn't negate the integrity or worth of your work. I kindly took the time to help a fellow writer; that is, I think you will find readers among academics. (By the way, academic -- or scholarly -- is not pejorative.!) If you don't feel that is your audience, it's your call. Because I attempted to suggest ideas for new audiences, in fact, does demonstrate John 13:35. As painful as it is, I have come to the conclusion that the Holy Spirit will lead just the right people to my work, and the Holy Spirit will find you an audience of readers who want to engage with you. May this message fill you with warmth and love, not anger and bitterness. There is far too much anger in this world now; let's be gentle.

Marcia wrote: "Dear Shawn: I understand your anger and disappointment. As a fellow writer, I, too, would love to have people read a novel that I've worked on for 12 years. If someone states -- they are not intere..."

Marcia, I'm neither angry nor disappointed, and I'm truly grateful that you intend your comments to be a help. Why do you think that a beautiful book, written by a Catholic priest, for Catholics, about an urgent topic, is inappropriate for this forum?

Of course, it's appropriate -- all sorts of topics are appropriate -- it's just a matter whether people are interested in discussing socialism. (There is a possibility that our political scene is drifting that way, so that might stir some interest.) I'm a recent arrival to this forum, so I can't give you a detailed explanation, but they have a certain protocol on how they choose books. If our works (or any of the other authors) aren't nominated, it doesn't mean that our work isn't appropriate or not good. Marketing books in this climate is enormously difficult.

Dear Shawn, most members here probably agree with the contents of your books, so you are not an opposing voice.

I do not think that suggesting that you post once or twice per book is silencing you.

By the way, I would appreciate an additional link to epub versions of your books, for those of us whose ereader is not from amazon.

Marcia, posting here is just to let others know that your book has been published. There is a different thread to nominate a book for voting. Anybody can nominate a book they are interested in reading with the group, including the author. If you nominate a book, it will be added to the nomination list, and eventually make it to the current voting list.

The FAQs thread explains all the process:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Marcia wrote: "Of course, it's appropriate -- all sorts of topics are appropriate -- it's just a matter whether people are interested in discussing socialism. (There is a possibility that our political scene is d..."

Thanks, Marcia. I agree with you that it is difficult to divine reader interest; and I love your approach of listening to the Holy Spirit. In the case of this book, I also trust the judgment of Father Bernard John Vaughan. His work seems to be an expression of his compassion for the less fortunate and oppressed, as well as his understanding that any life choice (political or otherwise) that rejects God and his Church cannot thrive. He appears to have been motivated, in part, by the recognition that, in some situations, in the face of imminent danger, love demands our voices.

Marcia wrote: "Of course, it's appropriate -- all sorts of topics are appropriate -- it's just a matter whether people are interested in discussing socialism. (There is a possibility that our political scene is d..."

Thanks for your question, Mariangel (I love your name).

My wife and I read all our Kindle books on our iPads, or similar devices, using Amazon's free Kindle app that you can find here https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&...

Illustrations look especially nice on our iPads with this app; and we still enjoy all the normal features of the Kindle reader, such as resizable text, various font options, clickable footnotes, etc.

I love books, and have collected way too many over the years. With the features of this app, together with our iPads, we now buy only ebooks.

Do you have a hard time finding a virtuous, clean read for your tweens, teens, and Young Adults? Modern teen fantasy novels are filled with werewolves, vampires, fallen angels, and druids. As a former Middle School teacher, I know how difficult it is to find a story to capture the imagination of students, yet portray a message that enshrines virtues and traditional family values in an adventure story. So I wrote a Catholic fairy-tale/ fantasy, "Champion of Valdeor," explaining the 7 virtues.

It's available on Amazon. I would love to get more reviews. 99 cents ebook until Tuesday the 20th at midnight.

Sandralena wrote: "Do you have a hard time finding a virtuous, clean read for your tweens, teens, and Young Adults? Modern teen fantasy novels are filled with werewolves, vampires, fallen angels, and druids. As a for..."

About the Sandralena`s novel i have read the review of Steven R. McEvoy and he wrote very good about her book i purpose to add it to the list of our future readings.

Foundations of Democracy in the United States of America: Writings from 1789 to 1801 – Application


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This is book 7 in a 12-volume series that highlights two important points: (1) America’s founders were inspired by the Judeo-Christian understanding that God created all people equal and endowed them with unalienable rights, and (2) the founders included a broader circle of people than many realize – white, black, men, women, rich, and poor.

To the second point, the dialogue about the meaning of equality among people from every segment of society was decisive. It led to common conclusions, commitments, and actions that were unique in the history of mankind.

“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Prov 29:18)

Shawn wrote: "I reject attempts to silence opposing voices, even by labeling them as "academic" or "not my cup of tea," or by saying that you post too much. I hope this forum is one that reflects the character of Christ -- that we "have love for one another." (John 13:35)."

Hi Shawn,

I want to thank you for complying with our rule regarding promotion by an author of his own work and restricting your posts to this thread. Your activity these last nine months have raised a new issue for us and we really must ask you to limit your self-promotion.

Some background may be helpful. When I and a couple others started this group years ago on Shelfari, we noticed that Shelfari was littered with dead Catholic reading groups. No reading or discussion going on, and any effort to generate discussion was buried by authors pushing their work. So we established rules that have served us well until now. We are a group of mostly Catholic readers. We are not gathered as a marketing opportunity for authors, and we limit the extent to which it is done. In my experience, excessive self-promotion kills book groups.

However, most authors are readers too, and we are happy to have authors join us. We have even on occasion read their works in the group. The purpose of the promotions thread is to allow active members who are authors to promote their work. We do not distinguish between those who are active members and those who are not yet active members. It has never been necessary.

The size and frequency of your posts have bothered me for some time, but I know I am extremely sensitive about this topic and very protective of this group. As far as I could tell it wasn't bothering the members, so I let it go. Now it appears it does bother other members and your combative response to their observations is not acceptable. In thinking about this, and while discussing this with my fellow-moderator, I realize that the frequency and size of your posts appears to be drowning out the voices of other authors, including active members of this group who wish to promote their books.

Accordingly, we have decided to ask you to limit your posts on your books to twice a month and no more than once per year on any given book. Any posts in excess of this number will be deleted by the moderators.

If you wish to discuss this, please send me a private message through Goodreads (my settings allow anyone to PM me). I do not intend to discuss this decision in the thread.

I do apologize that this is in the forum, I was unable to find a way to send you a private message.

Fonch wrote: "Dear Mss. Asedegbega It is a pleasure for me to meet you again. Now with the Covid17 but if i survive once time that i have bought all books that i asked for to the bookshop Tree of the Letters i d..."

Fonch, did you read any of Patricia Asedegbega books yet, and if so would you recommend one for the group to read?

Dear Mariangel personally not but Mss. Asedegbega and me meet because i am a Catholic collector and It is not our First conversation. I promised to her Read something but It is difficult because i do not know if she has books in spanish with all i would not have any problem to Read her in English.

I'm happy to announce that my historical literary novel Triptych got the top score of five (outstanding) in all categories: structure, grammar, production quality, plot, character development, and writing style from the 28th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards. The judge wrote: "I adore this book. It is carefully crafted and lovingly detailed. The characters stay with the reader long after the reading is complete. I am a great fan of Kate Mosse, and this book reminded me of several of her books and stories. I love the use of lace as a metaphor in the first section. I love the wood carver of the third section. I love that each section features a woman who is brilliant, artistic, and a creative problem solver. The fact that each woman has her life’s work adversely impacted by ambitious men is a plot device all women can relate to. I wish each section were longer. I’d love to read three separate books, or a trilogy." (And I would love to find a literary agent or a way to crack into the commercial publishing market.) Now available through Amazon.com

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This may have been a random act of kindness on the great man's part, but I relish it, and I can't think of a better "hook" to use in a Catholic book discussion group.

"Wisdom and Folly" is a book of light verse. Most of the poems are reflections on Old Testament verses, though I tossed in a few of my cultural commentary poems (mostly satirical ones) as a sort of appendix.

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"All of the poems in Wisdom and Folly have a component of the sacred and the profane, and the reader is meant to think about what it means to choose one or the other. Of course, none of us is perfect and there is an interesting mixture of the sacred and the profane in all of us. Do we choose wisdom or folly? Choose wisely, implies Long, but in the choosing make sure to bring along a sense of humor."

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Battle to List My Translations of First Non-White & Non-European Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore in KDP Select Won Against Amazon (Xmas GIVEAWAY!)

"'I'm God', assumes the avenue, 'I'm God', gathers the chariot,

The idol fancies, 'I'm God'—the genius mildly amuses." (Tagore)

My surprise victory against Kindle Direct Publishing ending a onerous eMail battle against denial of copyright and discrimination from 10 Nov 2020 through 23 Dec 2020: Amazon just granted my seven translations of Rabindranath Tagore (six unofficially recommended for the Sahitya Akademi Translation Award, one more recent) entry into the KDP Select program that allows authors to give away free copies for only up to 5 of every 90 days. I had recently withdrawn these titles from Smashwords to be eligible to enter KDP Select, despite being translator of the Smashwords Style Guide by founder Mark Coker. I frankly told Amazon, I did it because I like their Digital Rights Management (for now).

Philosophical conclusion: The power to deny simple facts maintains sanctuaries of abuse.

I had asserted under penalties of perjury that my translations of Rabindranath Tagore are exclusive to Amazon in digital format and I alone control the exclusive rights to the books and their content as required for KDP Select.

Amazon kept saying, “Since the provided ASIN's are translations of Public Domain work, they are not exclusive”. I told them, ‘The conclusion "are not exclusive" does not follow from the premise "the provided ASIN's are translations of Public Domain work".

They had previously amused me adding to the same claim, “I know this is not the answer you were hoping for, but that is why they can't be enrolled in KDP Select. I hope you understand.” It transpired that they had marked my translations as public domain work for years.

I had at one point divided their denial asking whether they are claiming (i) my work is in the public domain, (ii) my writing is not exclusive to Amazon in digital format, or (iii) that I do not control the exclusive rights. I had also pasted my copyright statement from a title into an eMail message.

They reiterated their above cerebration about public domain and exclusivity in reply.

At one point, Amazon had claimed, “your translated works of Rabindranath Tagore is considered as Public domain” to which I replied, “I am not dead. I am alive”.

I had explained to Amazon, ‘If you create your own copyrighted Chinese translation of the Rigveda or Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace they do not become fashionably "non-exclusive" to Amazon … Lawyers or support staff need to be respectful of a writer's time.’

I had asked them, “How did you grant KDP Select entry to my translation of Letters From an Expatriate in Europe?”

After this, Letters from an Expatriate in Europe which is my translation of Tagore’s Europe-Pravasir Patra was removed from KDP Select till the resolution of the conflict.

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Here is an excerpt from my translation of Letters from an Expatriate in Europe to make you meditative:

“Then the Sun-god having contained his thousand rays laid out his tired head on the bed of multitudinous clouds leaning on sunset's shadowy peak and closed his sleepy crimson eyes; the birds returned to their respective nests. The lowing herd headed for the cow-house tracing the cowboy's steps. We began our journey for London.”

You are encouraged to read out my aforementioned 7 translations to your kid at bedtime. It improves parental-filial bonding and language skills. The translations are all listed in the Wikipedia.

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Hey ya'll,

My book Demoniac is free on Kindle until midnight tomorrow night. I invite you to grab a copy for yourself.

The book is my testimony of growing up Catholic, falling away from the faith, brushing up against the occult, going crazy, rediscovering Jesus, and fighting against the devil as I try to discover the will of God for my life. God has done marvelous things in my life. I now have a beautiful wife and four children and have spent a decade raising money to feed the hungry. I now also blog about spiritual warfare at Demoniac.net.

If you like the book, please consider giving it a rating or review. I'd also love to hear your feedback if you have the time.

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"Caught Between Two Devils" is a novel based on the true events of my wife's parents and paternal aunt in WWII. They were forced to leave their homes in Lithuania and Poland and go to a German work camp in April 1944. At first, there was nowhere to run and hide because the Germans controlled all of continental Europe except for parts of Russia and the neutral countries. Yet, by January 1945 they could see that the Germans were losing the war and that the Red Army was moving closer. On February 4, 1945 they stole a truck and diesel from their captors. Along with seven fellow prisoners, two German women and the two small children of one of the German refugees, they headed for Bavaria. In doing so, they risked freezing temperatures, starvation, betrayal, capture, torture and death but they made it. How were they successful? They very much relied on their Catholic faith; they prayed hard and often. Through faith, hope. love, courage and teamwork, they faced Hitler and Stalin and survived. This is an inspirational story and in these times of COVID-19 we all need inspiration. "Caught Between Two Devils" can be found in both paperback and Kindle formats on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com. There are thirty two reviews on Amazon.ca. I am sure that you will enjoy this read.

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Mark wrote: ""Caught Between Two Devils" is a novel based on the true events of my wife's parents and paternal aunt in WWII. They were forced to leave their homes in Lithuania and Poland and go to a German work..." Sounds like an exciting story. WWII from a Catholic perspective... I'm looking forward to reading it.

Renee, Thank you for your endorsement of "Caught Between Two Devils". Mark

Hello members of Catholic Book Club discussion! I have not used Goodreads very much, and am new to all that goes on here. I found you as a writer. I'd like to share the news of my recent publication by Franciscan Media, "What Was Lost: Seeking Refuge in the Psalms". It's a spiritual memoir of how the psalms got me through divorce after a 25 year marriage and a simultaneous cancer diagnosis, but it also takes a wider view with interviews and explorations of contemporary social issues. As a poet and a novelist, I'd never written about my faith before. I kept it very quiet. I'm just an "ordinary seeker" who wrote about a dark time leading me to the light. I'm a Merton nut, though I don't claim to understand him at all! I found your group because of threads about C.S. Lewis. I appreciate you having this thread allowing me to mention my work.

Maureen wrote: "Hello members of Catholic Book Club discussion! I have not used Goodreads very much, and am new to all that goes on here. I found you as a writer. I'd like to share the news of my recent publicatio..."

Hello Maureen welcome to Catholic Book Club 👋.

In The Flesh - My Story is a unique novelization on the life of Christ, told in the first person, as if our Hero Himself were recounting His whole story. A powerful read that holds true to the gospels. And a great read at this time of year!
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Maureen, why not nominate one of Merton’s works for one of our group reads? Members of the group can each nominate two books. At present we’re reading Till We Have Faces, by C.S. Lewis. Our finish date is March 31.

Frances wrote: "Maureen, why not nominate one of Merton’s works for one of our group reads? Members of the group can each nominate two books. At present we’re reading Till We Have Faces, by C.S. Lewis. Our finish ..."
All catholic book can be nominated a Merton i have read seven storey mountain. It was very interesting the influence of the platonism in his vocation and the influence of Thomism in United States universities.
Michael wrote: "In The Flesh - My Story is a unique novelization on the life of Christ, told in the first person, as if our Hero Himself were recounting His whole story. A powerful read that holds true to the gosp..."

It is a very interesting idea Michael.

Frances wrote: "Maureen, why not nominate one of Merton’s works for one of our group reads? Members of the group can each nominate two books. At present we’re reading Till We Have Faces, by C.S. Lewis. Our finish ..."

Frances, a clarification: there is no limit on how many books a member can nominate in the Nominations thread. Each month when we vote on the books on the Voting List (drawn from books that have been nominated), each member can vote for two books.

Thank you for saying that! This is such an interesting thread and has me pondering...!

Thank you, John. I didn't realize the distinction.

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