Philip Kosloski

How an atheist girl became a Catholic nun

To begin the first selection of Recommended Books, I would like to briefly explain my first choice, A Memory for Wonders: A True Story by Veronica Namoyo Le Goulard. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] As a reminder, this first selection of books are based on the initial period of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and represents the “Inquiry” […]

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This sanctuary of St. Michael was not consecrated by human hands

Continuing our series on the “Sword of St. Michael,” we will examine one of the most important apparitions of St. Michael along the sacred line of seven monasteries that stretches from Ireland to Israel. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] This monastery is one of the oldest dedicated to St. Michael. It is named the Sanctuary of Monte Sant’Angelo

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These books will help you find meaning, purpose and direction in life

During high school I did not have any direction in life. I was simply wandering, trying to find happiness in the created things of this world. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Then God touched my heart and showed me that I needed to pursue him in order to find true and lasting happiness. At first I didn’t know

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How St. Michael helped build the monastery of Sacra di San Michele

Continuing our series on the “Sword of St. Michael,” we will examine another apparition of St. Michael along the sacred line of seven monasteries that stretches from Ireland to Israel. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Unlike the monasteries that we have already covered, this monastery is not in the middle of the sea. Instead, Sacra di San Michele is

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The legendary story behind the foundation of Mont St. Michel

Continuing our series on the “Sword of St. Michael,” we will now examine various apparitions of St. Michael along the sacred line of seven monasteries that stretches from Ireland to Israel. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Originally called “Mont Tombe,” the solitary rock in the middle of the sea outside of Normandy received a new name after the

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