Catholic Review of: The Family That Overtook Christ

The Family the Overtook Christ was filled with such beautiful wisdom and inspiring faith.  I did not want to put it down.  I found such inspiration in the lives in St. Bernard's family.  Each page of the book was laden in solid Catholic doctrine.  I felt as though I was reading a "how to" book on growing in holiness.  The story is engaging and I found myself looking for any opportunity to read it.   I recommended this book to all of my friends and family.  This is also a good read for teens and young adults.

Each member of St. Bernard's family has a wonderful story to enlighten and edify us in our journey toward holiness.  I found such inspiration in St. Bernard's mother.  Her role in the lives of her children and husband is a true inspiration to all wives and mothers.  Her love of God was demonstrated in every facet of her life.  She loved her husband.  She inspired and loved her children and raised them up to love and serve God.  She truly is a saint.  St. Bernard's Father was bold, strong, holy, but also very gentle and loving.  His faith was unwavering and he had great respect from his colleagues and family.  He is a wonderful inspriation for all fathers.
 

Each of St. Bernard's siblings has such unique but identifiable stories.  They all had struggles with the world, but God continued to inspire them and guide them through the faith and wisdom of St. Bernard.  Their journey toward holiness is a true inspiration to each of us and is certain to impact every reader of this beautiful work.  I will read and re-read this book.

 

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