To Heaven & Back: The Journey of a Roman Catholic Priest - Softcover

Tourangeau, Rev John Michael; Vanden Heuvel, Travis James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692486593 ISBN 13: 9780692486597

Verlag: Peregrino Press, 2015

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Reseña del editor

Strengthen your faith through the story of a priest's afterlife experience in To Heaven and Back! If you are looking for a book that has a unique plot and a unique set of characters that will put your heart and mind in peace, this book is perfect for you! Not only is it a beautiful story, it will also bring you closer to God! This amazing book had the following features:· TRUE STORY – This book showcases the encounter of a Norbertine priest with a near-death afterlife experience. This a story that is based on the real-life experiences of a priest whose life would then change for the better.· INSPIRATIONAL – The story of the priest and his encounter with heaven and with God will definitely inspire you to reevaluate your beliefs and make your faith become stronger. This story will bring you closer to God and will make your heart and mind be at peace.· RESILIENCE – This book will allow you to become more forgiving of yourself and of the people around you. The priest’s experience will teach you not to give up especially during the difficult times and the rewards that await you are beyond your expectations.· FAITHFUL – Reading about the priest’s encounter with heaven and with God will lead you to the path of faithfulness. You will realize that God is indeed real and that God is all around us. After reading this book, your heart and mind will be closer to God,· FIND YOUR PURPOSE – As the priest in this story found his purpose, you will also be led to the path of accepting your purpose in life. You become more open to the idea that God has plans for you and that these are plans to make you a better person.It only takes one brave step to change your life!

Biografía del autor

John has been an ordained priest for nearly 30 years and is a member of the Norbertine Community, residing at St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, WI. Since 2012, John has been traveling around the country sharing his life story in a presentation entitled “Heaven: Is it for real?” From 2012-2015, over 10,000 people have attended more than 35 presentations; the success with which these presentations were received has resulted in the publishing of To Heaven & Back: The Journey of a Roman Catholic Priest by John Tourangeau and Travis Vanden Heuvel. A thumbnail sketch of John’s life as a Norbertine and priest includes service as a transitional deacon and newly ordained priest at Providence of God Parish (Chicago, IL), followed by a move to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, NM. There he served as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Community (Albuquerque, NM), followed by pastorates at St. Gertrude Parish (Mora, NM), Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish (Clovis, NM), San Francisco de Asís Parish (Ranchos de Taos, NM), and St. Anne Parish (Albuquerque, NM). During those years John also served as Vicar Forane (Dean) and later as a member of the Presbyteral Council. Later, John would return to St. Norbert Abbey and serve as Vocation Coordinator and Pastor of St. Norbert College Parish. John did his undergraduate studies at St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI. He holds a Master of Divinity Degree with Mission Specialization from Catholic Theological Union (CTU) in Chicago (1986), a Master of Social Work Degree (MSW) from New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM (1997) and is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Wisconsin. John also holds a Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) from The University of Phoenix, Albuquerque, NM (2003), and is in the middle of a Ph.D. program in Organization Development.

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• Verlag: Peregrino Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0692486593
• ISBN 13: 9780692486597
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 202