Apparitions of Modern Saints : Appearances of Therese of Lisieux, Padre Pio, Don Bosco, and Others [Paperback]

Patricia Treece (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2001

For thousands of years holy women and men who have died have appeared to the living. They come as messengers from God, bringing gifts such as healing, encouragement, wisdom and spiritual freedom. While this book features the apparitions of Thérèse of Lisieux, one of the most frequent heavenly visitors, it also tells about many other divine messengers.

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About the Author

Patricia Treece is the author of Quiet Moments with Padre Pio (May 1999) and has also written several critically acclaimed books on 19th and 20th century saints including Mornings with Thérèse of Lisieux. She also writes a syndicated column entitled, “Saints Alive.”

Product Details

• Paperback: 274 pages
• Publisher: Charis Books (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569553033
• ISBN-13: 978-1569553039
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,022,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a BOOK!, June 21, 2007

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This review is from: Apparitions of Modern Saints : Appearances of Therese of Lisieux, Padre Pio, Don Bosco, and Others (Paperback)

The title is misleading and it's a shame because this is a jewel of a book loaded with documentation and stories you won't find elsewhere. She did her homework.

I was amazed that the Catholic church had kept such precise documentation the past 2000 years. Picky picky picky. It was not confined to their records but they've kept the lion's share.

This is a book about people who have died (good) showing up to individuals (usually good), often after someone has prayed to ask their help. I've been praying a long time and it never occurred to me that someone might.... show up!

And they say that "God sent them" so you don't ask them to do the job, you ask them to pray for you and influence God. The church didn't make that up. They learned it from the people who have visited!

You know what this means, don't you... it means that if our relatives were good and made it to heaven they can hear us. But they don't have as much clout as some of the holy saints. There is a whole theology about this based on tons and tons of evidence collected over 2000 years. Try to beat that. I'm shocked at myself for doubting them for so long.

This is a good book to read if you're trying to figure things out... if you've read The Secret for example and find it lacking. This will, frankly, knock your socks off!

I recommended it for boosting your faith that your prayers are being heard. (Whoa!)

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Overcome Doubt, September 11, 2002

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Ronda Chervin (Corpus Christi, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apparitions of Modern Saints : Appearances of Therese of Lisieux, Padre Pio, Don Bosco, and Others (Paperback)

Many Christians find themselves doubting just when they least want to, i.e. during tragic times. Nothing could help you more than reading about these authenticated researched apparitions of the saints to those on earth. Since Treece is a journalist, her approach is not sentimental but hard as a rock, exactly as you want your faith to be. Delightfully written, you will enjoy and be inspired by these accounts.

Ronda Chervin, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy, Our Lady of Corpus Christi, author of numerous books about the saints.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Apparitions Of Modern Saints, July 19, 2002

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Francis X. Levy (Alta Loma, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apparitions of Modern Saints : Appearances of Therese of Lisieux, Padre Pio, Don Bosco, and Others (Paperback)

Apparitions Of Modern Saints is an enticing way to become acquainted with many recent Saints. Patricia Treece shares a wealth of information in an appealing manner. There are new insights to those Saints with whom we are familiar and we are introduced to others whom perhaps we never would have met.
An inspiration to sanctity.