Love Like a Saint: Cultivating Virtue with Holy Women

by Kelly (Liz) Elizabeth M

Overview

Well-known author Liz Kelly introduces you to women who have cultivated virtue through a life of surrender and love in the midst of deep sorrows and trials. They are students, wives, employees, friends, mothers, and will be your companions in your faith journey. Designed and written as a living workbook to be read in Adoration, as a study, or in prayer and meditation-either alone or in a small group.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781593255510
Publisher:	Word Among Us Press, The
Publication date:	03/01/2021
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.45(d)

About the Author

Elizabeth M. Kelly (Liz) is a jazz singer who met Jesus in late-night Adoration. An award-winning author of nine books, including Jesus Approaches and Your Heart, His Home Prayer Companion, she holds advanced degrees in creative writing and Catholic studies. Liz is trained as a spiritual director and leads retreats with a particular focus on helping women to flourish in their faith.

Table of Contents

Introduction 11

1 Venerable Anne de Guigné: Obedience 17

2 Blessed Benedetta Bianchi Porro: Friendship and Perseverance 35

3 Blessed Elizabetta Canori Mora: Patience 60

4 Servant of God Catherine de Hueck Doherty: Silence 80

5 Saint Josephine Bakhita: Faith and Courage 99

6 Saint Mary of the Cross, Mary Mackillop: Hope and Wisdom 121

7 Saint Mary Magdalene: Love 138

Epilogue: Humility and Magnanimity 160

Appendix A The Process of Canonization 171

Appendix B A Simple Guide to Praying with Scripture 172

Notes 173

About the Author 183