My Catholic Conversion

Kristina R. Olsen

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Testimonials

“The story of a life of faith, hope, and love, beautifully lived, beautifully told.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, author of The Narrative Spirituality of Dante’s Divine Comedy

About the Author

Dr. Kristina Olsen has a Ph.D. in Theology/Spirituality from Catholic University of America, a D.B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Maryland, and an M.S. in Computer Science from Northwestern University. She also has certifications in Project Management (PMP) and Change Management (PCP). She is retired from Bell Laboratories, where she was a Member of the Technical Staff. Currently she works in the Office of Innovation and Technology at the City of Philadelphia. She also teaches courses in Theology, Business and Information Technology at several universities. She is a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS).

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The Daughter of the King

by Dorothy Cusick

Counseled by a priest to put her children in an orphanage after being evicted from her home, Dorothy Cusick’s mother, Mary, was in danger of falling into despair. Poetically written, Dorothy’s story of how her mother faced the full weight of her responsibility through her life of faith is an inspiration to the reader. Imbued with the grace only God can provide, Mary’s story gives meaning to our own, recalling a verse from Genesis that “Asher’s produce is rich, and he shall furnish dainties for kings” (49:20).

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TESTIMONIALS

“This brief but moving tribute is written by Dorothy Cusick about the faith journey of her mother Mary, “The Daughter of the King.” With a mystic mind and a mystic heart, Dorothy probes deeply into the life of her poverty-stricken mother. I hope that this short inspirational book finds its way into the hands of those who are crushed in spirit because of physical poverty.” –Most Rev. Robert J. Hermann, Bishop Emeritus, Archdiocese of St. Louis, and author of Come Alive in Jesus

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dorothy Cusick is the daughter of Mary, the subject of this book. She prays, “May the readers of my Mother’s story be able to say like Andrew Avellino, ‘O my feet one day you will tread over these stars.’ For the book itself, may it like Jacob’s testament to Asher, furnish dainties for our King.”

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Non Nobis Domine: Not Unto Us, O Lord

by Marge Giangiulio

TESTIMONIALS

“In today’s noisy, busy world, we have forgotten how much God is intimately involved in our lives. These real-life stories demonstrate His deep love and mercy for each of us. The stories remind us of the fact that there are no simple coincidences: ‘coincidences’ are disguises of God’s providence. Hopefully, those who read these stories will ponder this and perhaps become more aware of God’s presence in their own personal lives and in the lives of those around them.” – Rev. Julius D. Leloczky, O. Cist.

“Congratulations on the publishing of your book. Now Our Lord’s wonderous and loving Ways will be made available to so many people who need His love, peace and encouragement. You have truly been a lifeline to so many who have been hurting and need His healing and grace. I’m so proud and thankful for your “yes” to having made your experiences a reality for so many.” – Shirley Vilfordi, friend of author

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Marge Giangiulio is a former New Yorker who found herself relocated to Texas while working as a Corporate Executive at American Airlines. She describes herself as a fallen away Catholic who experienced a deep conversion after going on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje. This experience awakened her desire to more fully live out her Catholic faith.  As a daily Adorer of Eucharistic Adoration, she received many promptings from the Holy Spirit that came to fruition throughout the Diocese of Dallas and cascading to eventually touch the lives of hundreds, if not thousands of people around the world. Her many involvements include implementing Eucharistic Adoration programs, Sidewalk Counseling at Abortion Clinics, instigating a worldwide program for praying for our priests, volunteering with Eucharistic Centered Youth retreats, Guadalupe Radio Network, St Vincent de Paul and the Catholic ProLife Committee. She wrote Non Nobis Domine at the request of her Spiritual Director whose hope is to provide one more opportunity to direct souls to God.

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Will the Real Church Please Stand! A Conversion Journey from Fundamental Baptist to Roman Catholic

TESTIMONIALS

“A beautiful testimony from a powerful writer!” — Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, co-author with Ronda Chervin of Catholic Realism: A Framework for the Refutation of Atheism and the Evangelization of Atheists

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Anne Stokes, a high school catechist who writes for Catholic365.com, is a former finance executive turned free-lance writer. She holds a BA in history from California State University, Fullerton, CA, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Redlands, Redlands, CA, and a Master of Arts in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary, Cromwell, CT. When not reading and writing, she is renovating her 1890 farmhouse (a dedicated DIYer), gardening, and working in her local parish. Ms. Stokes is a convert to Roman Catholicism from Fundamentalist Baptist.

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Redeemed by Beauty: The Life of Brother Andrew

by Carmel Duca

REVIEWS

“Redeemed by Beauty follows the unusual journey of Brother Andrew, a journey full of unexpected choices as he tries to be faithful to God’s call. Coming from a comfortable Australian family, the first surprise is his teenage addition to gambling. A series of events wakes him up to the reality that gambling cannot be a career and God is calling him to religious life, to serve the poor. After joining the Jesuits, he volunteers to go to India, where he tenaciously struggles to be faithful despite the difficulties. India is where he discovers the beauty and the joy of people even in the midst of their suffering; and, contemplating this, he develops a gift for writing. The author, Br Carmel draws on Br Andrew’s writings to follow his journey, as he comes to see the work of Mother Teresa in Calcutta and realises he has found what he has been looking for all along. Invited by Mother Teresa to lead the young Missionaries of Charity Brothers, he takes the name Brother Andrew and oversees a remarkable expansion to many poor parts of the world. Undaunted by the limitations and weaknesses of the Brothers, many themselves poor and little educated, he realises that they are exactly the ones God wants to touch the hearts of the poorest. This realisation becomes his message to all who struggle; God is waiting to work through our woundedness and weakness. Attentive to the whispers of the Holy Spirit, he goes to live with the poor in Vietnam, ends up living through the fall of Saigon and then being expelled. It is possibly the pain of this and the burden of leadership, which causes some years of struggle, hidden drinking and angry outbursts. Just as he thinks he has recovered, the new leadership challenges him with the belief that he needs help; and he decides to leave. The mystery around this has led Br Carmel to seek out the many friends, family and colleagues of Br Andrew. Drawing on interviews and the many letters they preserved, the book is able to look into the inner journey he made towards peace. Trusting in God, he set out with no home, no money, moving from retreat to retreat, wherever he was invited. Continuing in the charism he shared with Mother Teresa, he was able to see and welcome the poverty of ordinary people and show them that God welcomes them as they are. His message is that our brokenness and weakness are precisely the places through which God loves us – just as we are.” – Br Marc Daniel Delapeyre, MC

TESTIMONIALS

“A compelling testimony about a new religious brotherhood, the Missionaries of Charity Brothers, and its Jesuit co-founder, Fr. Ian Travers-Ball, who took the name Brother Andrew.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, co-author with Bishop Richard Henning of Missionary Priests in the Homeland: Our Call to Receive

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

After graduating from the University of Malta, Carmel Duca joined the Missionaries of Charity Brothers in 1990. He has served in missions in the Americas and India.

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Seeing God’s Face: A Catholic American Woman in India

by Kiki Latimer

REVIEWS

“Seeing God’s Face: A Review by Ivan Arthur of Goa, India,” author of Pavement Prayers and Saynt Lachmi. To read the review, click here.

TESTIMONIALS

“Kiki Latimer’s book Seeing God’s Face is a veritable snapshot of life in the squatters or backwaters of India’s many cities. It presents the Western tourist – about to set foot on India’s soil – with a road map that navigates through the rough and tumble of life in India’s marginalized societies.  The narrative is truthful, although India has seen a metamorphosis that has driven the middle class up many rungs in the socio-economic ladder since the writing of this book eighteen winters ago. But Latimer views this dismal social and cultural landscape with a different lens. She writes: “Despite all the poverty I have seen, I would not wish the American form of wealth upon this land. Our wealth is spiritually empty. We throw away family and community life for our gods of privacy, comfort and space. Here, there is the possibility, if even for one bright shining moment, to be a lily in the field.” In this milieu of trial and tribulation, where the resilience of its people combat poverty and roll back despair, Latimer sees the face of God.” – Robin Arthur, author of Global Healing

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kiki Latimer is the author of Islands of Hope, The WaterFire Duck, Bubble Butt, Heal of the Hand, Seeing God’s Face, Home for the Homily, co-author of Philosophy Begins in Wonder, and host of The Catholic Bookworm. She lives in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, with her husband Jim.

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