Hope Without Borders

Long ago my father died on a brisk fall day that was also the feast day of Mother Cabrini. Ever since then, I have been fascinated by the saint who ministered to Italians in the United States. As someone of half-Italian ancestry, I find her works of mercy resonate with me.

Therefore, I was overjoyed when I learned that gifted author Amy J. Cattapan was editing a work based on the saint's words. Hope Without Borders: 30 Days with Frances Xavier Cabrini is a helpful, hopeful spiritual guide.

Part of the Great Spiritual Teachers series by Ave Maria Press, Hope Without Borders offers great spiritual nourishment for the retreatant. Take, for instance, this passage from its insightful pages:

Here, my Jesus, I am giving you a blank sheet of paper so you can write this beautiful virtue on my heart, followed by everything else that you want from me. Then I will sign it as a promise that I will never go back on my word.

I am encouraged by the renewed interest in Mother Cabrini. Her selfless example of service to the most vulnerable is so needed during these critical times. Those who read and meditate on Hope Without Borders will find much to feed their souls and enrich their evangelization efforts.