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Book Review of Stirring Slumbering Souls - 250 Eucharistic Reflections by Mary Lothers

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Every author writes in hopes of touching the mind and souls of those who read what he has put on paper. It is always humbling to receive feedback from those who have something to say after finishing your book.  Here is what my fellow Lay Dominican sister and friend, Mary Lothers, had to say about Stirring Slumbering Souls - 250 Eucharistic Reflections : "So many craddle Catholics have been fortunate enough to live their entire lives surrounded by beautiful examples of what it means to live their lives as TRULY practicing vs. à la cart Catholics. They openly and joyfully profess their love not just for Jesus Christ, but also for His Church. So, what does it mean to BE Catholic? To live as one every single day?  I'm reminded of a series of talks given by the Dominican friars in our parish several years ago. Some suggestions were made that we should fully embrace ALL THINGS that 'show' the world we are Catholic, such as never taking the Lord's name in ...