Mary's Blog

  Here is my review of Cecily Hallack's Wonder Worker. You might consider doing same and reading and reviewing; it could help get this jewel into the hands of someone who really needs it.  This book is a glorious coronation. The brilliant author seeks to crown Philomena as the princess of your heart. In these pages, you'll learn who Philomena is and why she is so totally worthy of your devotion, because if you let her into your heart, she will be so totally and lovingly devoted to you.  She was born a Greek Princess to parents who had become Christians before her conception. When she was 11 she promised her virginity to Christ. At 13, she was taken to Rome so her parents could plead their nation's case against hostile threats. The Emperor, dastardly Diocletian fell madly in love with the exquisitely beautiful Philomena, or in lust with her, and wanted her for himself.  When she refused, he chopped off her head. Philomena could have been...