Glory Bee's Spiritual Readings

Book Review “LAUGH YOUR WAY TO GRACE” Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor By Rev. Susan Sparks It has been a long 5 weeks since we started this “stay home” ordinance and I thought it was time to lighten up my reading.   Options are overwhelming, yet once again, out of all the books out there, this one jumped at me (from 2010 no less)!   Oh that voice in my head…. About the Author : A trial lawyer, turned standup comedian and Baptist minister, Rev. Susan Sparks is America’s only female comedian with a pulpit.   After ten years as a lawyer moonlighting as a standup, she left her practice and spent two years on a solo trip around the world, including working with Mother Teresa’s mission in Calcutta. Currently, the Senior Pastor of the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City (and the first woman in its 165 year history) Book Summary : From the “Introduction” , which includes a “Letter from God” , to the last “ Reflection ”, Re...

Book Review “EUCHARIST” By The Most Reverend Bishop Robert Barron During these long days of isolation that seem like they will never end, I believe that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We all need something to look forward to. For us Catholics, it is the time when we can once again gather together in worship around the banquet table and receive the Body and Blood of our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. About the Author: The Most Reverend Bishop Robert Barron born November 19, 1959 is serving as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He is the founder of the Catholic ministerial organization “Word on Fire”, and was the host of the TV series “Catholicism”, an award-winning documentary about the Catholic faith which aired on PBS. Bishop Barron has published numerous books, essays and articles on theology and spirituality. His website, WordOnFire.org reaches millions of people each year. Book Summary: The Eucharist as Sacred Meal...

Book Review “Beautiful Hope – Finding Hope Every Day in a Broken World” By Matthew Kelly, Pope Francis and many more contributors https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Hope-Matthew-Kelly/dp/1929266537 When it came time for a new book to read, I found it to be quite a challenge.  There are so many inspiring titles and excellent authors to choose from.  How would I know, and would it be something that others would find interesting.  Then I heard that small voice inside my head (the Holy Spirit) say, “Yes, this one.” About the Author : “ Real hope for the future comes from giving everything to the present. ”  Matthew Kelly, born in Sydney, Australia, began speaking and writing in his late teens while he was attending business school.  Since that time, 4 million people have attended his seminars and presentations in more than 50 countries and his books have been published in more than 25 languages.  He is the founder of The Dynamic Catholi...