The Kiss of Jesus Blog Tour Day # 15!

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The Kiss of Jesus blog tour stops at Catholic Fire today. Jean writes:

“I have been reading and reviewing Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle’s books for the past seven years and have been a big fan. Donna-Marie has served as an inspiration to me and to all women, speaking to us in a gentle, gracious manner, guiding us spiritually, with wisdom and love. Now, she has written a book (her twentieth) that tops them all. In The Kiss of Jesus: How Mother Teresa and the Saints Helped Me to Discover the Beauty of the Cross, she shares her life story. And, what a story it is!

In this candid, astonishing autobiographical account, this soft-spoken, delicate, and devout Catholic media celebrity reveals the shocking struggles she has tackled in life. She became engaged to a drug addict who held her against her will, threatening harm to her family. She faced miscarriages, abuse, serious illness, divorce, financial difficulties, custody battles, and single motherhood – all with great inner strength and tremendous courage. Through God’s providence, she met Mother Teresa, the spiritual guide who shepherded her through some of these trials and helped her heal. Her ten year relationship with this saint provided the spiritual nourishment she needed to stay strong and to live an even holier life. In The Kiss of Jesus, Donna-Marie also reveals the joys in her life and shares instances of the incredible joy she brings to the hearts of others. She tells us that she was “born to be a mother” and expounds on her beautiful love for her vocation…”

[See the entire review here]

“I found this book absolutely riveting.”

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THE KISS OF JESUS

 

“I found this book absolutely riveting. I couldn’t put it down. It isn’t what I expected… this is the sort of book which should be made into a movie. As Donna-Marie walks us through her personal life story, she offers many inspiring and helpful insights. Nothing is a coincidence, nothing happens by chance is a familiar thread that weaves itself throughout the book as the author sees the hand of God in the bitter and sweet circumstances of her life. Donna-Marie teaches us to trust; to let God lead us and to never give up Hope. She shares many details about a close friendship she had with Blessed Mother Teresa and with her spiritual director, Servant of God, Fr John A Hardon, S.J. The book is written in an easy to read style, in a charming way. I would highly recommend this book to all my Catholic friends. Thank you to Donna-Marie for sharing her story!”

[As seen on Amazon]