Glory Bee's Spiritual Readings

Book Review VESPER TIME THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICE OF GROWING OLDER By Frank J. Cunningham Thank you Father Jerry for your recommendation About the Author : Frank J. Cunningham is a former newspaper and magazine writer and editor; university writing instructor; and book editor and publisher of Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, IN. One of the most successful religion publishers of his generation, since his retirement Frank has been discovering and enjoying, as well as sharing with others in talks and workshops, the spiritual practice of aging. Book Summary : Vespers, or evening prayer, observed at the time of the lighting of the lamps just before darkness descends , that beautiful time of dusk, when the stars begin to shine.   Frank Cunningham uses this metaphor for a time of life, when the experience of aging becomes a spiritual practice.  With humor and wisdom, he looks at five aspects of this integral spirituality—memory, intimacy, diminishment, grati...

Book Review AGNES' GIFT A HEARTWARMING STORY ABOUT THE POWER OF THE ROSARY By Kristelle Angelli Since we are now entering the month of May, which is the month of our Blessed Mother Mary, I was looking for a book that would be somewhat appropriate to honor her.   The rosary of course was the first thing that came to my mind.   I didn’t want a “How To” book on the rosary, there are so many.   The book that got my attention was “Agnes’ Gift” a story about a young girl trying to make sense of the events going on in her life.   Her story is not so much about how to pray the rosary, it is more about how the power of praying the rosary can be a strength for all of us. About the Author : Kristelle Angelli has worked in young adult ministry since 2000. She is currently the Catholic Campus Minister at Emerson College, Boston, and Framingham State University. Kristelle holds a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from St. John's Seminary, Brighton, MA, a...