Testimonials

Testimonials (posted with permission)

July, 2011

“…I must tell you that I have read it [Mother Teresa and Me: Ten years of Friendship] at least five times. Whenever I am feeling overwhelmed by difficulties in our local parish or diocese, I re-read it for a spiritual boost. God reward you immensely for writing it, Donna-Marie! The book has done more good than you will know in this life…Really…there are times when reading it is like a breath of fresh air.”

Reader from Washington state

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January, 2011

Good morning Donna-Marie,

I wanted to thank you for such an amazing morning at St. Thomas More.  My family and I just moved to Darien at the end of October and recently joined the parish at St. Thomas More.  We feel so blessed to be part of such a family oriented and special church and pray that our Catholic faith continues to grow in us and in our two-year old daughter’s heart.  I saw the clip in the church bulletin a few weeks ago and thought “why not?”  We had lived in New York City for over 12 years and found a church we loved, but never had strong fellowship.  I really have been craving prayer and time with other women from the church, and I thought this was the perfect way to get it all started.  And it was – not only was my spirit renewed and strengthened, but I also had the chance to meet some wonderful woman.

Your talk, presence, light and experiences truly blew me away.  You gave me and my table so much inspiration and hope.  I really was in need of some quiet time for me and yesterday was the perfect way to receive it.  I am so blessed to have grown up in a strong Catholic home, my husband as well – I cannot wait to share with everyone about you and your books.  I am getting ready to place a big order from your site and cannot wait to start reading.  I admire you so much for all that you do and the mother, teacher, wife, daughter, friend and light that you are.  I was so touched by your stories and your strength.  I am turning over my days to the Lord and leaning on prayer from yesterday forward.  My morning has already started with prayers and I thank you.

Wishing you and your beautiful family the very best and may your lives continue to be filled with lots of love, happiness, blessings and spirit.

In His love,

Brooke Gies

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January, 2011 – Recently, I became a mother resulting from an unplanned pregnancy. I survived the overwhelming temptation to abort this precious little being… or, shall I say, this baby survived my temptation.. For the remainder of the 8 months, I had planned on placing her for adoption, but, God had other plans. A few hours before going into the labor, the adoption plans fell through, and now, I am a VERY happy mother to a baby I named after St. Gianna Molla… prior to delivery, I was crying and scared…going to an unfamiliar hospital, with unfamiliar doctors (I had to flee to another state to protect myself from an abusive situation 7 days before my due date. Yes, God has ‘other’ plans, far better than I could ever have mustered up on my own… Now, it seems, my broken family is being fixed, piece by piece again… day by day…. minute by minute…

And your book, “Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers,” is seeing me through…. So, Thank You & God Bless you!!!!~Georgia

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January, 2011 – “Every Wednesday night, I gather with a small group of Catholic mothers, and we talk about ways to grow in holiness through our vocation as well as swap practical tips on dealing with everyday crosses. One of us shared that she finds it hard to pray a full rosary. The next morning, I opened your book, Catholic Prayer Book For Mothers to the prayer about praying the rosary one decade at a time! I emailed it to her  (as well as the rest of the group) and she said it moved her to tears. She felt that it captured her life exactly – that someone understands – and she found peace knowing that it’s okay to split it [the Rosary] up.

From all of us, thank you! ”~Jenny Sharpe