Jeremiah Rhys joined the Brothers of St. Aurelius to care for orphans. While in India he learns of a boy raised by wolves in the jungle–and hated by villagers who tried to kill him. Moved to find the boy and bring him the Good News of God’s love, Jeremiah journeys to Rudyard Kipling’s enchanted jungle in search of Mowgli. There he discovers a world of unexpected wisdom and grace, enlivened by Mowgli’s Franciscan-like camaraderie with the animals: Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, Kaa the python, Hathi the elephant, and others.  The jungle provides insights into love, mercy, humility, courage, and the sanctity of all creation, lessons Jeremiah never thought possible outside the “civilized” world. Its dangers confront Jeremiah with his weakness, and how his frailty holds the key for God’s power to work through him.

I just wanted to post a book review from Ellyn von Huben at the Word on Fire Catholic Ministries Blog. She read Andrew McNabb’s “The Body of This,” a recently published work of Catholic fiction. I thought this might be helpful for your readers. Thanks!

Rozann Carter
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries

http://www.wordonfire.org/WoF-Blog/WoF-Blog/October-2010/Books-Large-and-Startling-Figures.aspx

Thanks,
Phil
Ann Arbor, MI

usefull…

I would like to make a recommendation I haven’t seen here yet:
The Shadow of His Wings: The True Story of Fr. Gereon Goldmann, OFM
I own this book, but can’t find it on my shelf; not initially a gripping book, but a very interesting story. I wish someone would re-write it for young adults; make it shorter.

It would be very inspiring for those who may think they have a vocation to the priesthood, or just for a great read about a heroic Catholic priest.

In one scene (he is still a seminarian), he wants to brign Holy Communion to soldiers who are dying of their wounds. The Sacrament is being guarded by 2 priests on whom he draws a pistol and demands the hosts be given to him for this purpose!

MW

wonderful…