Food for the Soul

Informationen zum Autor By Alex LaPerchia Klappentext Food for the Soul is a work of theology that sheds light on the history of Catholicism while discussing important issues facing the Church and our society today. Through a series of biographical plays, author Alex LaPerchia tells the stories of a variety of influential Catholic figures: the twentieth century popes who served as "beacons of light" during the Holocaust; Venerable Louis of Granada, a renowned Dominican monk considered a "theologian for the laity"; Blessed Margaret of Castello, who overcame disability and adversity to devote her life to serving others; and Saint John Vianney, recognized by the Catholic Church as the patron saint of all parish priests. LaPerchia also explores his personal history as a Catholic and shares how God reveals Himself though all faiths. Zusammenfassung Food for the Soul tells the stories of influential Catholic figures through short biographical plays and explores important issues facing the Church and our society today. Author Alex LaPerchia also explores his personal history as a Catholic and shares how God reveals Himself though all faiths. Inhaltsverzeichnis AcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter One: God's Word: Take HeedChapter Two: History of the Papacy in the 20th Century (Stage Play)Chapter Three: Biography of Venerable Louis of Granada (Stage Play) 1504-1588Chapter Four: Blessed Margaret of Castello (Stage Play) 1278-1320Chapter Five: Saint John Vianney (Screenplay) 1786-1859Chapter Six: The Role of Religion in My Life

Product details

• Authors: Alex Laperchia, LaPerchia Alex
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2015
• EAN: 9780761864608
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-6460-8
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Religion / Christian Church / General, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, History of Religion, Christian institutions & organizations, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Religious institutions and organizations, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic / General