Review of Always Before Me
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[Following is a volunteer review of "Always Before Me" by John Servant.]
Always Before Me, a fictional book written by John Servant, is a great book. It uses the art of story telling to pass across practical sermons, which the world needs to know and use. It is a story about forgiveness and piety. Father Paul was wrongly accused and put in prison by a vengeful prosecutor. There, he got closer to God through frequent prayers and impacted lives positively. Towards the end of his life, he met Father Anthony, who was also wrongly accused but was embittered about the situation. Father Paul mentored him till he became a better person and priest, a blessing to the prisoners. An earnest prayer for a soul by Father Anthony finally convicted and converted Psychologist Matt, who was in prison for a sin he committed.
Always Before Me is a book of 8 short chapters, which teaches unforgettable lessons. The answer to Father Anthony' s prayer for his false accuser's healing brought an end to his life and ministry in the prison but not until he passed the baton of righteousness and service to Matt. Father Paul's mass sermons addressed social issues and proffered solutions to them. They gave hope to prisoners and revealed what should be the priority in times like these. Father Paul made the hard choice of shame over fame.
I see 2 positive aspects in this book. First, it is very short and concise, the whole book could be finished in one sitting. Secondly, the story is told in an interesting and engaging way, that exposes non-Catholics to the faith. I actually learn more about it from the book and I come to appreciate the Catholic faith in the process.
A negative aspect I see is that readers were not told the inheritance that Father Anthony left for his nephew, John. Nothing was said about the young man after the story of Father Anthony was told. Also, there is much emphasis on the Catholic faith, which may put off some readers who could have been blessed through the lessons in the story. This could, probably, be because the book is written by a Catholic, as shown in the appendix.
I will give John Servant and his book 4 out 4 stars. It is well edited with minimal errors. It is a book of hope. The sermons are worth reading.
I recommend this book for everyone, who seeks to know God more. Also, for anyone who has been wrongly accused, anytime and anywhere, you will find healing within the pages of this book. Catholic faithfuls and those who are interested in the faith will greatly enjoy reading Always Before Me. Special recommendation for Prisoners, it will set their souls free from spiritual prison. Print versions can be given as gifts to prisoners, wardens and those into prison ministry.
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Always Before Me, a fictional book written by John Servant, is a great book. It uses the art of story telling to pass across practical sermons, which the world needs to know and use. It is a story about forgiveness and piety. Father Paul was wrongly accused and put in prison by a vengeful prosecutor. There, he got closer to God through frequent prayers and impacted lives positively. Towards the end of his life, he met Father Anthony, who was also wrongly accused but was embittered about the situation. Father Paul mentored him till he became a better person and priest, a blessing to the prisoners. An earnest prayer for a soul by Father Anthony finally convicted and converted Psychologist Matt, who was in prison for a sin he committed.
Always Before Me is a book of 8 short chapters, which teaches unforgettable lessons. The answer to Father Anthony' s prayer for his false accuser's healing brought an end to his life and ministry in the prison but not until he passed the baton of righteousness and service to Matt. Father Paul's mass sermons addressed social issues and proffered solutions to them. They gave hope to prisoners and revealed what should be the priority in times like these. Father Paul made the hard choice of shame over fame.
I see 2 positive aspects in this book. First, it is very short and concise, the whole book could be finished in one sitting. Secondly, the story is told in an interesting and engaging way, that exposes non-Catholics to the faith. I actually learn more about it from the book and I come to appreciate the Catholic faith in the process.
A negative aspect I see is that readers were not told the inheritance that Father Anthony left for his nephew, John. Nothing was said about the young man after the story of Father Anthony was told. Also, there is much emphasis on the Catholic faith, which may put off some readers who could have been blessed through the lessons in the story. This could, probably, be because the book is written by a Catholic, as shown in the appendix.
I will give John Servant and his book 4 out 4 stars. It is well edited with minimal errors. It is a book of hope. The sermons are worth reading.
I recommend this book for everyone, who seeks to know God more. Also, for anyone who has been wrongly accused, anytime and anywhere, you will find healing within the pages of this book. Catholic faithfuls and those who are interested in the faith will greatly enjoy reading Always Before Me. Special recommendation for Prisoners, it will set their souls free from spiritual prison. Print versions can be given as gifts to prisoners, wardens and those into prison ministry.
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Always Before Me
View: on Bookshelves |
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