Small Press Bookwatch: September 2010
The Christian Studies Shelf
"Stigmata, it is look at wonder, but how does one live with such a state? “Angel Without Wings” tells the story of a woman who lived with the gift, or curse depending on who you ask, of Stigmata. Faced with bearing a burden similar to that of Christ, Mary Alice Mason’s story is unique in that she left her life as a nun to marry a minister and remained married until her death thirty years later. “Angel Without Wings” is a fascinating exploration and solidly recommended read."
Reader Submission"When reading the 101 foundation newsletter what was read about the Book 'Angels without wings' sparked some curiosity about why a nun would get married after wanting to dedicate her whole life to God.
It was surprising to find out that it was not her own will to get married, but it was God's will. It was impressive that she let go of her own will to follow God's will, even to the point of suffering. It's a good example to us, to follow God's will even if we have to suffer because part of God's plan was her husband becoming a priest. Maybe she had an influence on him & helped in that plan materializing.
It was good to see that she maintained her faith & stayed faithful in spite of all her struggles & sufferings. Reading this inspires me to hold on my faith in spite of difficulties"
"When reading the 101 foundation newsletter what was read about the Book 'Angels without wings' sparked some curiosity about why a nun would get married after wanting to dedicate her whole life to God.
It was surprising to find out that it was not her own will to get married, but it was God's will. It was impressive that she let go of her own will to follow God's will, even to the point of suffering. It's a good example to us, to follow God's will even if we have to suffer because part of God's plan was her husband becoming a priest. Maybe she had an influence on him & helped in that plan materializing.
It was good to see that she maintained her faith & stayed faithful in spite of all her struggles & sufferings. Reading this inspires me to hold on my faith in spite of difficulties"
"When reading the 101 foundation newsletter what was read about the Book 'Angels without wings' sparked some curiosity about why a nun would get married after wanting to dedicate her whole life to God.
It was surprising to find out that it was not her own will to get married, but it was God's will. It was impressive that she let go of her own will to follow God's will, even to the point of suffering. It's a good example to us, to follow God's will even if we have to suffer because part of God's plan was her husband becoming a priest. Maybe she had an influence on him & helped in that plan materializing.
It was good to see that she maintained her faith & stayed faithful in spite of all her struggles & sufferings. Reading this inspires me to hold on my faith in spite of difficulties."
Reader Submission
"Reading the book demonstrates the complexity of a soul, & that God will always work all things out for good. One can see the faithfulness of our God to write straight with crooked lines & that in Christ the victory is always won."
