The Reviews are in....
"The column 'Friends in High Places' succinctly captures the stories and modern-day lessons of the church's saints. Catholics of all ages who are hungry to learn more about the lives of these holy men and women will find this column to be a valuable catechetical resource."
Joe Towalski, Editor
The Catholic Spirit
Archdiocese of St Paul & Minneapolis
"Your writings are beautiful and they stand for themselves. They are educational and inspiring."
Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn, D.D.
Archbishop Emeritus, Saint Paul & Minneapolis
"Everyone enjoyed this witty and down-to-earth presentation on the saints. If ever the world needed to call in the help of these inspirational 'Friends in High Places', it's today! Especially interesting were the ways that those who were close to the saints as kids can reestablish that bond even decades later. I highly recommend this speech to other like-minded groups!" Shannon Horstman
Guild of Catholic Women - St Paul
"I really enjoy your articles featuring saints. I strongly believe in the Communion of Saints and that it is good to have friends in high places! I recently read your column on St. Padre Pio. I have started to pray to him from your article's write-up and will make a novena to him for a very special intention."
Fr. Bob Stone, Pastor
Crookston Diocese
"Your profile of my granddaughter Ashalee in The St Paul Voice Newspaper had a very positive impact on her and her teammates. It showed them that through the power of prayer all of our actions can be guided by the grace of God."
Gratefully,
Kim Moralez Hall
"I was brought up Catholic and used to read the lives of the Saints. I find your stories are so refreshing. They're not just a religious treatise; you bring out a connection between the spiritual and the secular community. I feel more of a rapport with the Saints now than I ever have!"
Thanks,
Jo Reyes
"I believe in the power of the Saints to bring us closer to God and Mary Mother. Many of my Catholic friends do not know much about them or their lives. So I'm sharing your column with everyone I know."
Sincerely,
Sylvia Schlecht
Guardian Angels Church of Woodbury
"I enjoyed your article on St. Padre Pio. He has been one of my saintly friends for several years. I have made two visits to San Giovanni Rotundo. I ask for his intercession each day. I am sure your article will spark the interest of many readers and they will also ask this holy man for his prayers."
God bless,
John Petermeier
"I learn something new every time I read one of your articles on the lives of the Saints and other Catholic topics . You manage to encapsulate the spirit of each Saint in just a few short paragraphs."
Dr. U. Forde
I have been diagnosed with lung cancer and am in the middle of a fairly new treatment. I try not to, but I worry a lot..I see that Padre Pio's advice is not to worry and pray a lot. I hope to follow that advice and ask for his intercession...Your article helped to remind me."
Joyce Kaufenberg
"I really enjoyed your Christmas story about Saint Nicholas. I think it reminds us all that people, no matter where they come from in place or time, have an inherent goodness to them. Sometimes it just takes a saint, or a writer, to prime the pump of Christ-like compassion residing inside of all God's children."
John Murray