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Saints at Heart: How Fault-Filled, Problem-Prone, Imperfect People Like Us Can Be Holy

Paperback |English |1640602038 | 9781640602038

Saints at Heart: How Fault-Filled, Problem-Prone, Imperfect People Like Us Can Be Holy

Paperback |English |1640602038 | 9781640602038
Overview

Previously published: Chicago. IL: Loyola Press, 2011.
ISBN: 1640602038
ISBN13: 9781640602038
Author: Bert Ghezzi
Publisher: Paraclete Press
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2019-10-22
Language: English
PageCount: 176
Dimensions: 5.0 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
Weight: 2.4 ounces

Saints at Heart presents an engaging picture of the spiritual life as shown in the experience and writings of the saints. The title announces the book's double theme: the lives of holy men and women who have consecrated their lives to God, and to the possibility of our following them and also dedicating our hearts to God. Readers will discover in this book well-told and appealing stories of women and men, ordinary human beings like themselves, who knew God and whose lives as a consequence radiated light, love, and joy. Each story presents the core message of a saint's life and highlights an important spiritual path that readers will be encouraged to follow.

Editorial Reviews

"Ghezzi reminds us that the saints speak to our hearts to teach and lead us to a more intimate relationship with God, filled with all the 'stuff' of holiness: openness to God, challenge, conversion, prayerfulness, faith, hope, love, joy, compassion, and perseverance--through thick and thin." -- J. Peter Sartain, Archbishop of Seattle "Many books tell the stories of saints, but Saints at Heart tells the story of their holiness--what made them saints. And so it fulfills the best reason for reading about saints: to inspire us on our own path to holiness. Through skillful portraits of figures as diverse as Aelred of Riveaulx and Dorothy Day, Bert Ghezzi shows us that the saints were complex, imperfect people like ourselves--who didn't let their imperfections stand in the way of loving God and their neighbors. It is impossible to read this book without asking the question: What if I were to do the same?" -- Robert Ellsberg, author of All Saints and Blessed Among Us "Bert Ghezzi has an unparalleled ability to make the reader long to emulate the goodness and virtue displayed by the 'holy heroes' of the faith. In Saints at Heart, his impeccable research combined with penetrating insight and practical advice have resulted in a book, not just to read, but to literally take to heart." -- Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, author of 365 Saints and 365 Mary "The lives of the saints fascinate us because they are our older siblings who can show us what is possible. In Saints at Heart, Bert Ghezzi introduces us to ten saints that demonstrate what seeking holiness looks like in everyday life. Not only is this book informative and inspiring but it will transform your daily life by imprinting your heart with the desire to be a saint." -- Chris Stewart, Co-Founder of Castings Nets Ministries, author of Casting Nets with the Saints "Perhaps now, more than ever before, the Church is in need of saints. Saints at Heart is an accessible, informative and inspiring read for anyone desiring holiness. Not only will this book inspire your faith, but it will also introduce you to ten new friends along the way." -- Fr. Damian J. Ference, author of The Strangeness of Truth "A beautiful, accessible book! Using down-to-earth, engaging language, Ghezzi culls valuable lessons from an assortment of saints, ushering these heroes of the Church right into your living room. These pages make it clear that his goal in writing the book is the growth in holiness of his readers." -- Steve Dawson, President, St. Paul Evangelization Institute

Bert Ghezzi is a popular author and speaker. He has written twenty books, including Voices of the Saints and Mystics and Miracles, and hundreds of his articles have appeared in the Catholic and religious press. He has been involved in all levels of religious education for more than 40 years. He has served as a leader and teacher in several Catholic renewal movements, and he appears frequently as a guest on EWTN programs.

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Overview

Previously published: Chicago. IL: Loyola Press, 2011.
ISBN: 1640602038
ISBN13: 9781640602038
Author: Bert Ghezzi
Publisher: Paraclete Press
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2019-10-22
Language: English
PageCount: 176
Dimensions: 5.0 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
Weight: 2.4 ounces

Saints at Heart presents an engaging picture of the spiritual life as shown in the experience and writings of the saints. The title announces the book's double theme: the lives of holy men and women who have consecrated their lives to God, and to the possibility of our following them and also dedicating our hearts to God. Readers will discover in this book well-told and appealing stories of women and men, ordinary human beings like themselves, who knew God and whose lives as a consequence radiated light, love, and joy. Each story presents the core message of a saint's life and highlights an important spiritual path that readers will be encouraged to follow.

Editorial Reviews

"Ghezzi reminds us that the saints speak to our hearts to teach and lead us to a more intimate relationship with God, filled with all the 'stuff' of holiness: openness to God, challenge, conversion, prayerfulness, faith, hope, love, joy, compassion, and perseverance--through thick and thin." -- J. Peter Sartain, Archbishop of Seattle "Many books tell the stories of saints, but Saints at Heart tells the story of their holiness--what made them saints. And so it fulfills the best reason for reading about saints: to inspire us on our own path to holiness. Through skillful portraits of figures as diverse as Aelred of Riveaulx and Dorothy Day, Bert Ghezzi shows us that the saints were complex, imperfect people like ourselves--who didn't let their imperfections stand in the way of loving God and their neighbors. It is impossible to read this book without asking the question: What if I were to do the same?" -- Robert Ellsberg, author of All Saints and Blessed Among Us "Bert Ghezzi has an unparalleled ability to make the reader long to emulate the goodness and virtue displayed by the 'holy heroes' of the faith. In Saints at Heart, his impeccable research combined with penetrating insight and practical advice have resulted in a book, not just to read, but to literally take to heart." -- Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, author of 365 Saints and 365 Mary "The lives of the saints fascinate us because they are our older siblings who can show us what is possible. In Saints at Heart, Bert Ghezzi introduces us to ten saints that demonstrate what seeking holiness looks like in everyday life. Not only is this book informative and inspiring but it will transform your daily life by imprinting your heart with the desire to be a saint." -- Chris Stewart, Co-Founder of Castings Nets Ministries, author of Casting Nets with the Saints "Perhaps now, more than ever before, the Church is in need of saints. Saints at Heart is an accessible, informative and inspiring read for anyone desiring holiness. Not only will this book inspire your faith, but it will also introduce you to ten new friends along the way." -- Fr. Damian J. Ference, author of The Strangeness of Truth "A beautiful, accessible book! Using down-to-earth, engaging language, Ghezzi culls valuable lessons from an assortment of saints, ushering these heroes of the Church right into your living room. These pages make it clear that his goal in writing the book is the growth in holiness of his readers." -- Steve Dawson, President, St. Paul Evangelization Institute

Bert Ghezzi is a popular author and speaker. He has written twenty books, including Voices of the Saints and Mystics and Miracles, and hundreds of his articles have appeared in the Catholic and religious press. He has been involved in all levels of religious education for more than 40 years. He has served as a leader and teacher in several Catholic renewal movements, and he appears frequently as a guest on EWTN programs.

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  • Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
  • Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.

Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.

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  • Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
  • Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
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The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.

Estimated delivery times:

  • Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
  • Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days

Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times. 

Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.). 

If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:

  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
  • Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.


Shipping Cost


We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

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