Signatures of Grace: Catholic Writers on the Sacraments

The wonders & mysteries of sacramental life are celebrated in this distinctive collection of essays by eight acclaimed Catholic writers. In Signatures of Grace. Andre Dubus, Mary Gordon, Patricia Hampl, Ron Hansen, Paula Huston, Paul Mariani, Murray Bodo, O.F.M., & Katherine Vaz share the personal experiences that have deepened the significance of the sacraments in their spiritual & everyday lives. In "Baptism," Vaz weaves images of water creation, & rebirth to evoke the eternal readiness of the soul to receive grace. Writing on Penance, Hampl recalls her earliest confessions, when tallying up a decent number of disobediences was a challenge. These & other essays weave the evolution of the sacraments through the centuries with each author's unique personal history. Inspiring & deeply felt, Signatures of Grace is an invitation to revisit, or discover for the first time, the profound mysteries at the heart of Catholic life. "To Signatures of Grace Thomas Grady & Paula Huston have brought their Catholic souls, their fine eyes, & their deep love for the written word. It is a testament to the blessings of the sacraments in their own lives & vision."--Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D., author of Women Who Run with the Wolves.Grady, Thomas is the author of 'Signatures of Grace: Catholic Writers on the Sacraments' with ISBN 9780452282216 and ISBN 0452282217.