Lord, Renew Your Wonders: Spiritual Gifts for Today

by Damian Stayne, Peter K.A. Turkson (Foreword)

From Amazon:
"At the beginning of the Second Vatican Council, Blessed Pope John XXIII offered a prayer asking the Holy Spirit to Renew your wonders in our time, as though for a new Pentecost. The rediscovery of the charismatic gifts by ordinary Catholics throughout the world was an answer to that prayer. Damian Stayne, who is known internationally for his healing ministry, shows readers how spiritual gifts such as prophecy and healing were used by Jesus, the early Church, and the saintsand why we need them operating in the Church today. He provides not only amazing stories of Gods presence and work in our time but also a host of practical instructions on how to grow in these gifts. This book is both inspiring and a challenge to Catholics to be open to the gifts of the Spirit in order to bring others to Christ."

Genres: Spirituality, Catholic

232 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2021

Reviews

[Erin Nugent · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Lizzie Jacobson · Rating 3 out of 5]

DNF. Will return to it. Great information but felt a little repetitive and wasn’t what I was looking for at this time.

[Andrew Sturt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thoroughly encouraging read. Along with teaching on signs and wonders and on how to begin and/or grow in those, Stayne includes multiple story's that spanned theological viewpoints and illustrate that healing miracles have continued throughout Church history and are common today. I imagine that some of his off hand statements were encouraging in ways he would not have anticipated. In one place he wrote about a time when he was feeling overwhelmed by all the miracles they were seeing and needed encouraging to keep pressing forward. What a problem to have! But Stayne neither sees nor portrays himself as exceptional. He clearly believes all Christians are called to continue the ministry of Jesus, and he is very down to earth in his approach to helping others (including the reader) grow in that.

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much food for thought here. I admit I approached this book with caution, as someone who has had unfortunate experiences in Protestant charismatic circles. I do know that the enemy is a master at deception and counterfeit. However, the examples of miracles of healing that the author describes are very compelling, and prompt me to further research.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book for discussion and I can't wait to see what fruits come forth by following the advice he gives.

[Franck · Rating 3 out of 5]

Très intéressant. Et surprenant par endroit. Quelques concepts ennuyeux, parfois invérifiables, typiques de la religion catholique ici et là mais bouquin très édifiant dans l’ensemble.

[Dominique Welch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was very helpful in explaining some of the more well known spiritual charisms.

[Elizabeth P · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this and would definitely recommend it. I just wished it would expand on some of the chapters more (like inner healing).

[Andy Felton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing stories. Well-written. Highly recommend.

[Kathy Lamecker]

Up lifting and encouraging in times of unrest and chaos.