The Book of the Month for both July and August will be They Might Be Saints: On the Path To Sainthood in America written by Michael O’Neil and published by EWTN. This might be our biggest book we have ever had at just under 300 pages, however, it also might be my favorite book so far in this series! This book is written based off of research for a TV series on EWTN that tried to study and compile the stories of dozens of potential Catholic Saints that lived in America (both before it was the U.S.A. and since then in our very modern world as well!). The chapters are only about 7-10 pages each, and it covers the stories of at least 24 different holy individuals who are currently in the process of potentially becoming a future Saint in the Catholic Church. Also, this book begins with an incredibly detailed explanation of how the official process currently works (and some past history of the process of becoming a Saint as well), which I guarantee will surprise you in beautiful ways! There are so many miracle stories and stories of authentic holiness, heroic virtue, and determined faith that if you give this book a chance, you will be inspired and consoled at God’s activity within human souls as well as His great plan for your life.
We will get together to discuss this book on Wednesday, September 4th from 7:30 – 8:30 pm, which gives you a solid two months to get this book and read it in that time! Even if you don’t have time to read this book, please consider coming to meeting in the social hall on Sept. 4th, and I will do my best to summarize my favorite stories and bring some good discussion into the room as well. Thank you again, and God Bless you.
Book of the Month July and August 2024