‹les.blog/› » Books http://www.lesproctor.com a conservative progressive Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:43:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 “The Story of a Soul” http://www.lesproctor.com/2009/08/the-story-of-a-soul/ http://www.lesproctor.com/2009/08/the-story-of-a-soul/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:04:23 +0000 Les Proctor http://www.lesproctor.com/?p=352

St Therese

St Therese of Lisieux

With little formal schooling other than her primary studies at Benedictine Abbey of Notre Dame du Pre; and supplemented greatly by the the lights and graces that were showered on her from above, St. Therese is now a Doctor of the Church. She is only one of three women to receive this distinction.

Surrounded by love, and a strong catholic family and culture, she grew up with an irresistable desire to be a Carmelite Nun, and lived every day with the conviction she would be a Saint, finding joy in suffering and sacrifice.

She teaches us that it is not necessary to accomplish heroic acts, or great deeds, in order to attain holiness and to express our love for God. We can do it every day by practicing perfection in the the little things we do.

Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux, Third Edition, by Therese de Lisieux, Edited by John Clarke.  See what others are saying about this book on Amazon.com

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A New Earth

A New Earth

Ok I admit it. This book is a little “out there.” But a Jesuit friend of mine recommended it, and I really got a lot out of it, particularly as it pertains to becoming a better parent–a more present person, and really being there for my kids. I usually don’t rush out to read everything that Oprah recommends, but I highly recommend this.

A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose, by Eckart Tolle (Oprah’s Book Club, Selection 61). See what others are saying about this book on Amazon.com

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