Women of Hope, Terry Polakovic
Women of Hope, Terry Polakovic
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Women of Hope
Doctors of the Church

Author: Terry Polakovic

Narrator: Rosemary Benson

Unabridged: 7 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/30/2024


Synopsis

Throughout the history of the Catholic Church, in her most troubled and turbulent times, God has raised up great saints as beacons of hope in the midst of darkness. Among these great saints, the four women Doctors of the Church stand out as models of courage, wisdom, and trust. Their example and teachings remain with us, are relevant to the challenges of our own day, and urge us on to renewal with unwavering hope.

"Trust shows the way," wrote Saint Hildegard of Bingen. These words set the courageous standard by which she, Teresa of Ávila, Catherine of Siena, and Thérèse of Lisieux lived. The phrase can be considered the watchword for the Church in every age, and especially in our own.

In Women of Hope, Terry Polakovic introduces these amazing women and describes the troubled times in which they lived and persevered. These women remind us that God can work through anyone to bring about his purpose. They prove to us that, as Christians, we can live in confident hope, no matter the circumstances in which we find ourselves.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Margaret on October 28, 2022

I loved this book! It started my love for reading about the lives of the saints, and l find myself going back and rereading it often.......more

Goodreads review by Rinjaminbutton on January 02, 2024

Interesting synthesis of information on the lives of the saints with details I had never heard before. Quick and easy read.......more

Goodreads review by Joseph on September 03, 2024

So far (September 2024), four women have been declared Doctors of the Church by the Catholic Church. A Doctor of the Church is a saint who is recognized for their writings and teachings that have contributed to the intellectual and, more importantly, spiritual development of people. The two most fam......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on December 04, 2024

This was a great book on the lives of four remarkable women: St. Teresa of Avila, St Catherine of Siena, St. Therese of Lisieux and St. Hildegard! I learned something new about each of them like the fact that St. Teresa of Avila had a near death experience, or the fact that St. Catherine of Siena co......more

Goodreads review by Linda M. on March 02, 2023

Excellent book on the lives of four extraordinary women: Teresa of Avila, Catherine of Siena, Therese of Lisieux, & Hildegard of Bingen. All were named Doctors of the Church. I knew some about these four saints. This book went into more detail about them. I have always been fascinated about Hildegard......more