CHICAGO, June 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Many are called but few are chosen. Father Peter Mary Rookey, O.S.M, is one of the chosen few, who received God's Gift of Healing in 1948. Since then, thousands of healings have been reported worldwide. Learn more about this renowned healing priest as Kathleen E. Quasey shares the life of Father Peter Mary Rookey and the International Compassion Ministry: the story unfolds as Father Rookey's soul journey soon evolves into a depiction of the spiritual journey of many souls.
In this authorized interview-autobiography, Father Peter Rookey explains how his life's journey has been guided by accepting God's will. When asked about the healings, Father Rookey simply says: "I just do what He told us to do and the people are delivered and healed. We are answering the last command of Jesus, '...They shall lay their hands upon the sick, and they shall recover' (Mk 16:18)." With gentle humor and keen intelligence, Father Rookey provides practical direction of how deepening trust in God's laws and love leads to the healing of serious hurts and the overcoming of life's most difficult challenges.
"Healer of Souls" will leave a deep impact on readers and allow them to reflect on their spiritual lives. Dispersed throughout the interview exchange are stories of healings and witness letters, some with medical consensus, which have been submitted to the International Compassion Ministry. Over a hundred beautiful photographic images and supplementary sub-texts assist the reader in gaining a better understanding of key points. Of note, "Healer of Souls" has been granted a Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur by the Archdiocese of Chicago.
"Healer of Souls" will be featured in this year's American Library Association Annual Exhibit at Chicago, Illinois on July 11-14, 2009. For more information on this insightful book, log on to www.Xlibris.com.
About the Author
Kathleen Quasey, a writer, poet, and producer, first came to know Rev. Peter Mary Rookey in 1998. From 2002-2005, a series of interviews took place that provided the basis for "Healer of Souls". Ms. Quasey's work has been recognized by Worldfest Houston, the Jo-Anne Hirschfield Memorial Awards, the Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Award, and the Dove Foundation.
HEALER OF SOULS * by Kathleen E. Quasey
The Life of Father Peter Mary Rookey and
the International Compassion Ministry
Publication Date: June 13, 2008
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