Pope Benedict XIV canonised him in 1746, Pope Leo XIII declared him patron of hospitals and infirmaries and inserted his name in the litany of the dying.” End of itty-bitty print. He founded an Order which bears his own name. His youth was spent in dissipation but he was converted and gave himself to the service of the sick in the hospitals. Above his Mass readings, in tiny print requiring a magnifying glass to read, were typed the words: “St. The year 1986 found me a glowing, wide-eyed wannabe nun in a Carmelite cloister, and Saint Camillus existing as a mere name on the tattered page of my daily missal that popped up every July 18. My special friendship with Saint Camillus, one of my absolute top buddies in Heaven, started three decades ago. I asked author Susan Peek why she chose to write about this saint: The story of Camillus de Lellis’ conversion will leave no reader unmoved, and those that feel hopeless about themselves will find new hope, a hero, and a friend in Christ.” – Michael O’Brien Bestselling Catholic Author.īack in print by popular demand, this fast-paced and inspiring story of the wayward soldier-of-fortune who became an intrepid Soldier of Christ will appeal even to those who don’t normally like to read! “This novel for adult and young adult readers will introduce them to a great saint – a physical giant who had to contend with many personal struggles, much weakness, and repeated failures before he could become a moral giant. Add to that his fiery temper and innate knack for getting in trouble, and Camillus de Lellis seems the last person who could ever achieve holiness! But God had plans for the stubborn young soldier, whether Camillus liked it or not. As a young man, Saint Camillus excelled at them all. a saint for strugglers! Soldiering, gambling, brawling, drinking. Camillus de Lellus and why she chose him to write about! Her answer is so amazing!Ī Soldier Surrenders by Susan Peek About the Book:Īt last. I will be sharing tidbits about my own books and the other books on the Catholic Teen Books website.Īuthor Susan Peek shares how she got to know about St. Inspired by the A to Z Blogging Challenge this past April, I have decided to blog about books for the month of June. LesleaWahl on Harley Does a Cameo Role in Su…Ĭarolyn Astfalk on Harley Does a Cameo Role in Su… Theresa Linden on Harley Does a Cameo Role in Su… Harley Does a Cameo Role in Summer at West Castle.Saint Clare & Her Cat – now available in Spanish.CWG Book Blast! Rebellion by Michael LaMorte.CWG Book Blast! Survival Spirit, by Theresa Alt.Join 487 other subscribers Follow Things Visible & Invisible on Search for: Recent Posts
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