Visions ~ A Book Review

   I've heard a lot about the fictional character Father Ignatius who is the main character of the book, Visions.  The author of this tale is my blogging friend Victor S.E. Moubarak.   I was so intrigued by Victor's blog writing of his character that I had to buy the book myself and read it.  I'm so happy I did!  It was a fun and thought-provoking book.  The theme involves a miracle witnessed by three children in a small town.  What is this miracle?  Three children see the unbelievable, Jesus in their local park.  The Apparition of Jesus gave them a message to deliver to their parish priest, Fr. Ignatius.  The message was to pray for peace.
 
   The story is set in modern day and outlines the reactions the children received from their priest, their youth minister, their parents, their friends and then the community at large.  As the story unfolds, the children do not waver in their account of what happened.  In fact, they are calm and filled with peace.  Not the rest of them.  Major flooding of emotions and reactions wreak havoc in their families, within the church and community.  It's Fr. Ignatius' job to figure this out and bring peace and healing to his church even though he himself, doesn't know what to believe.  Without giving the ending away, let's just say, he rises to the occasion and does as he was called to do!

   This book addresses questions of faith and obedience.  Of stepping out of one's comfort zone to do the Will of God no matter the cost.  Believing in something bigger than oneself.  It made me think, what would I do if I witnessed an Apparition of Jesus?

   I very much enjoyed reading Victor's book.  You can get your own copy on Amazon or you can go Victor's website, Time For Reflections for additional information.  Victor is also one of the authors of Community of Catholic Bloggers.  You'll enjoy his sense of humor and writing style as soon as you check out his blog!

Blessings,
Noreen