Food for the Soul
Food for the Soul is a work of theology that sheds light on the history of Catholicism while discussing important issues facing the Church and our society today. Through a series of biographical plays, author Alex LaPerchia tells the stories of a variety of influential Catholic figures: the twentieth century popes who served as “beacons of light” during the Holocaust; Venerable Louis of Granada, a renowned Dominican monk considered a “theologian for the laity”; Blessed Margaret of Castello, who overcame disability and adversity to devote her life to serving others; and Saint John Vianney, recognized by the Catholic Church as the patron saint of all parish priests. LaPerchia also explores his personal history as a Catholic and shares how God reveals Himself though all faiths.
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Food for the Soul
Food for the Soul is a work of theology that sheds light on the history of Catholicism while discussing important issues facing the Church and our society today. Through a series of biographical plays, author Alex LaPerchia tells the stories of a variety of influential Catholic figures: the twentieth century popes who served as “beacons of light” during the Holocaust; Venerable Louis of Granada, a renowned Dominican monk considered a “theologian for the laity”; Blessed Margaret of Castello, who overcame disability and adversity to devote her life to serving others; and Saint John Vianney, recognized by the Catholic Church as the patron saint of all parish priests. LaPerchia also explores his personal history as a Catholic and shares how God reveals Himself though all faiths.
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Food for the Soul

Food for the Soul

by Alex LaPerchia
Food for the Soul

Food for the Soul

by Alex LaPerchia

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Food for the Soul is a work of theology that sheds light on the history of Catholicism while discussing important issues facing the Church and our society today. Through a series of biographical plays, author Alex LaPerchia tells the stories of a variety of influential Catholic figures: the twentieth century popes who served as “beacons of light” during the Holocaust; Venerable Louis of Granada, a renowned Dominican monk considered a “theologian for the laity”; Blessed Margaret of Castello, who overcame disability and adversity to devote her life to serving others; and Saint John Vianney, recognized by the Catholic Church as the patron saint of all parish priests. LaPerchia also explores his personal history as a Catholic and shares how God reveals Himself though all faiths.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780761864615
Publisher: University Press of America
Publication date: 12/03/2014
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 164
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Alex LaPerchia is a retired college and secondary instructor of English. He is the author of several works on religion and spirituality, including Satan and the Saint (1999), A NYC Teacher Learns Love (1991), and All God’s Children (1987).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter One: God’s Word: Take Heed
Chapter Two: History of the Papacy in the 20th Century (Stage Play)
Chapter Three: Biography of Venerable Louis of Granada (Stage Play) 1504–1588
Chapter Four: Blessed Margaret of Castello (Stage Play) 1278–1320
Chapter Five: Saint John Vianney (Screenplay) 1786–1859
Chapter Six: The Role of Religion in My Life
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