I consider myself genuinely privileged to be the author, who gets to tell the story of Father Stanley Rother, the martyr from Okarche, Oklahoma. We are all in great need of the witness of humble servants like Blessed Stanley Rother. As a faithful man who dared to love Jesus with everything he had, he is a testament to the difference that one person — even an ordinary person like me — can, and does, make. And as a diocesan priest, Blessed Stanley has touched the hearts of seminarians and parish priests hungry for that zealous witness of what the priesthood is and what it can be. It is undeniable is that the Holy Spirit wants Blessed Stanley Rother’s story told! As a Church, we need Stanley Rother’s servant spirit, his faith witness, his ordinary story — especially at this particular moment in our history. His beatification is nothing short of Divine Providence, and an exceptional gift to the Church — especially the Church of the Americas. Endorsed by bishops and laity alike, this book is sure to keep you reading “I am delighted that a biography of Father Stanley Rother is finally available and that many more people will be introduced to the heroic life and martyrdom of this Servant of God. His witness as a dedicated missionary and pastor is a gift to the Church in our time. María Ruiz Scaperlanda portrays his life with fidelity and warm admiration.” — Paul S. Coakley Archbishop of Oklahoma City “María Ruiz Scaperlanda has a long and well-deserved reputation as one of our finest Catholic journalists. She is a good storyteller, and she tells the story of Father Stanley Rother with sensitivity and intelligence, introducing us to a holy priest, a defender of the poor, and a missionary martyr of our times — one more shining light in the long history of holiness and heroism in the Americas.” — José H. Gomez Archbishop of Los Angeles “I am very grateful for this excellently researched biography of a heroic American priest, Father Stanley Rother. He was ‘heroic’ in his love for his people, a love unto death. This faithful shepherd ‘who did not run’ was an inspiring example of the priesthood for our seminarians at Mount St. Mary’s.With this book, I pray many more seminarians and priests, as well as laity and religious, will be inspired by Father Stan’s missionary zeal and love for the poor.” — Kevin C. Rhoades Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend and Former Rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary “The Church has long been waiting for a clear and concise account of the heroic life and martyrdom of Father Stanley Rother. María Ruiz Scaperlanda’s book more than fulfills that need.The author brings to life the faithful Servant of God, whose innate tenacity, devotion to the Church, and unbending fidelity to his flock resulted in a loving and redemptive witness to Christ.” — Edward J.Weisenburger Bishop of Salina, Kansas Heralded as a great story, a model for Christians, and an inspiration for faith “Father Stan was a deeply human, eminently relatable man whose struggles and desires will resonate with anyone.To read his story, as is beautifully recounted in this book, is to be reminded that any of us can do great things through God’s grace.” — Jennifer Fulwiler, radio host and author of One Beautiful Dream “The story of Father Stanley Rother is one that will resonate with Catholics, and with the world, particularly in the age of Pope Francis — a pope of grace and action. María Ruiz Scaperlanda has done a magnificent job of fleshing out a most ordinary man who lived a most extraordinary life, through his willingness to love, as Christ loved.” — Elizabeth Scalia, author of Little Sins Mean a Lot “Reading this book helps each of us to answer the calling to a life of service in our own unique mission elds.A highly inspirational introduction to an amazing spiritual shepherd.” — Lisa M. Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com and author of The Grace ofYes Timeless: A History of the Catholic Church The Fisherman’s Tomb: The True Story of the Vatican’s Secret Search Father Solanus Casey, Revised and Updated
✔ Author(s): Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda
✔ Title: The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Blessed Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma, Revised
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (222 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1681924560
✔ ISBN-13: 9781681924564
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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The world-building in this book was simply phenomenal. I was transported to a different realm and felt like I was part of the characters' journey. The attention to detail made it all so immersive.
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The themes of resilience and hope resonated deeply with me. This book taught me valuable life lessons that I'll carry with me for years to come.
