Wonder Is a Lovely Place to Be author_Carolyn Pirtle Essential practices such as praying

Essential practices such as praying daily

and Alyosha’s tender compassion reflects the quiet holiness of his mentor

He learned that by daily meditating on Mary's attributes and praying for the grace to have a heart like hers he could turn his pessimistic and critical thoughts into optimistic and charitable ones

John Bergsma shows how one central message runs through every page—“The kingdom of God is at hand

Wonder Is a Lovely Place to Be author_Carolyn Pirtle Essential practices such as prayingWonder Is a Lovely Place to Be gathers 365 essays, poems, and sketches from Brian Doyle, revealing his keen eye for grace and an imagination shaped by his Catholic faith. Drawing from both beloved and previously unpublished works, this collection invites readers to notice holiness woven through ordinary, everyday moments. With a keen eye for detailthe slap of flip flops on pavement, a kindergartener released to the playground with arms flung open and