Comments on: My Cousin the Saint by Justin Catanoso http://bleedingespresso.com/2008/12/book-review-my-cousin-the-saint-by-justin-catanoso.html Sun, 20 May 2012 13:45:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Pina http://bleedingespresso.com/2008/12/book-review-my-cousin-the-saint-by-justin-catanoso.html/comment-page-1#comment-276491 Pina Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:02:08 +0000 http://bleedingespresso.com/?p=2778#comment-276491 Sorry for my mistake. Of course I meant "his cousin".... <strong><em>Understood :)</em></strong> Sorry for my mistake. Of course I meant “his cousin”….

Understood :)

]]> By: Pina http://bleedingespresso.com/2008/12/book-review-my-cousin-the-saint-by-justin-catanoso.html/comment-page-1#comment-276490 Pina Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:58:08 +0000 http://bleedingespresso.com/?p=2778#comment-276490 I live in Calabria and, as a member of the Anglo-Italian Club of Reggio, I met Justin Catanoso twice. In fact, one of her cousins is a member of the club and he came here to speak about his book. The first time he only had the project in mind, the second time (about one year ago) he had already finished his of book. He is a very nice, kind person and his way of telling the story was fascinating. I am looking forward to reading his book either in English or in Italian. Reading one report about it, I found this blog. It's very interesting. Congratulations! <strong><em>Pina, it's a great book, and I know you'll love it; glad you found my site!</em></strong> I live in Calabria and, as a member of the Anglo-Italian Club of Reggio, I met Justin Catanoso twice. In fact, one of her cousins is a member of the club and he came here to speak about his book. The first time he only had the project in mind, the second time (about one year ago) he had already finished his of book.
He is a very nice, kind person and his way of telling the story was fascinating.
I am looking forward to reading his book either in English or in Italian.
Reading one report about it, I found this blog. It’s very interesting. Congratulations!

Pina, it’s a great book, and I know you’ll love it; glad you found my site!

]]> By: Alex http://bleedingespresso.com/2008/12/book-review-my-cousin-the-saint-by-justin-catanoso.html/comment-page-1#comment-245831 Alex Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:25:39 +0000 http://bleedingespresso.com/?p=2778#comment-245831 It does sound like an interesting story Michelle. Padre Gaetano sounds like just the kind of person who might be able to rekindle the dying embers of one's faith, but not by bashing one into submission. He was what every priest should be. This is the sort of book which the RC church should ensure is in every RC school in the world! I see the book is on Amazon - so I think I'll add it to my stores. Good stuff! All the best in this festive season, Alex <abbr><em>Alex’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlogFromItaly/~3/Y6pjtyKsg_U/" rel="nofollow">Milan’s Ecopass Results</a></em></abbr> <strong><em>Agreed, Alex. Padre Gaetano is someone who led by example and, for that, is such an inspirational figure. The Catholic Church would be wise to talk a lot more about him.</em></strong> It does sound like an interesting story Michelle. Padre Gaetano sounds like just the kind of person who might be able to rekindle the dying embers of one’s faith, but not by bashing one into submission. He was what every priest should be.

This is the sort of book which the RC church should ensure is in every RC school in the world!

I see the book is on Amazon – so I think I’ll add it to my stores.

Good stuff!

All the best in this festive season,

Alex

Alex’s last blog post..Milan’s Ecopass Results

Agreed, Alex. Padre Gaetano is someone who led by example and, for that, is such an inspirational figure. The Catholic Church would be wise to talk a lot more about him.

]]> By: Kalee http://bleedingespresso.com/2008/12/book-review-my-cousin-the-saint-by-justin-catanoso.html/comment-page-1#comment-243080 Kalee Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:22:34 +0000 http://bleedingespresso.com/?p=2778#comment-243080 Wow. I don't think I have ever read a review that was able to balance being thorough without giving too much away as well as you have. The book sounds fantastic! As a practicing Catholic, I have struggled the past couple years with my faith, so that aspect of the book appeals to me. The wanting to believe, but not quite getting there. I also love stories about Saints, so I will have to keep an eye out for this book! <abbr><em>Kalee’s last blog post..<a href="http://uneviechic.blogspot.com/2008/12/beginning-of-birthday-extravaganza.html" rel="nofollow">Beginning of the Birthday Extravaganza!</a></em></abbr> <strong><em>I'm glad you enjoyed the review Kalee, and I hope you find yourself a copy :)</em></strong> Wow. I don’t think I have ever read a review that was able to balance being thorough without giving too much away as well as you have. The book sounds fantastic! As a practicing Catholic, I have struggled the past couple years with my faith, so that aspect of the book appeals to me. The wanting to believe, but not quite getting there. I also love stories about Saints, so I will have to keep an eye out for this book!

Kalee’s last blog post..Beginning of the Birthday Extravaganza!

I’m glad you enjoyed the review Kalee, and I hope you find yourself a copy :)

]]> By: Judith in Umbria http://bleedingespresso.com/2008/12/book-review-my-cousin-the-saint-by-justin-catanoso.html/comment-page-1#comment-243059 Judith in Umbria Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:49:44 +0000 http://bleedingespresso.com/?p=2778#comment-243059 I'm sold! Great review, really telling. <strong><em>Thanks Judith :)</em></strong> I’m sold! Great review, really telling.

Thanks Judith :)

]]> By: Justin http://bleedingespresso.com/2008/12/book-review-my-cousin-the-saint-by-justin-catanoso.html/comment-page-1#comment-242947 Justin Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:39:47 +0000 http://bleedingespresso.com/?p=2778#comment-242947 I'd like to answer Scintilla's question. The skull behind Padre Gaetano was an object of meditation for him, a reminder of the brevity of life and the persistent need to prepare onself, in this life, for what comes later. At Gaetano's church in Reggio Calabria, the skull is on display in his former living quarters, which is now a small museum. At my web site -- www.justincatanoso.com -- there is a video called The Saint's Room where you can see where he lived; the skull makes a cameo appearance. Thanks for asking, Justin Catanoso <abbr><em>Justin’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.justincatanoso.com/2008/12/16/book-review-bleeding-espresso/" rel="nofollow">Book review: bleeding espresso</a></em></abbr> <strong><em>Thanks Justin! I have to admit, the fact that Padre Gaetano used a skull for meditation makes him even more intriguing to me...what an interesting man he must have been.</em></strong> I’d like to answer Scintilla’s question. The skull behind Padre Gaetano was an object of meditation for him, a reminder of the brevity of life and the persistent need to prepare onself, in this life, for what comes later. At Gaetano’s church in Reggio Calabria, the skull is on display in his former living quarters, which is now a small museum. At my web site — http://www.justincatanoso.com — there is a video called The Saint’s Room where you can see where he lived; the skull makes a cameo appearance.

Thanks for asking,

Justin Catanoso

Justin’s last blog post..Book review: bleeding espresso

Thanks Justin! I have to admit, the fact that Padre Gaetano used a skull for meditation makes him even more intriguing to me…what an interesting man he must have been.

]]> By: My Cousin the Saint | Justin Catanoso » Blog Archive » Book review: bleeding espresso http://bleedingespresso.com/2008/12/book-review-my-cousin-the-saint-by-justin-catanoso.html/comment-page-1#comment-242922 My Cousin the Saint | Justin Catanoso » Blog Archive » Book review: bleeding espresso Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:14:09 +0000 http://bleedingespresso.com/?p=2778#comment-242922 [...] Michelle Fabio, the committed and talented keeper of the lovely Calabrian blog bleeding espresso, makes good on her promise to review My Cousin the Saint. It’s here. [...] [...] Michelle Fabio, the committed and talented keeper of the lovely Calabrian blog bleeding espresso, makes good on her promise to review My Cousin the Saint. It’s here. [...]

]]> By: Scintilla http://bleedingespresso.com/2008/12/book-review-my-cousin-the-saint-by-justin-catanoso.html/comment-page-1#comment-242916 Scintilla Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:08:26 +0000 http://bleedingespresso.com/?p=2778#comment-242916 It sounds like a book I should read as I'm looking for miracles of my own. I love the pic of Padre Gaetano. Why is there a skull behind him ? <abbr><em>Scintilla’s last blog post..<a href="http://bellavventura.blogspot.com/2008/12/getting-things-into-perspective.html" rel="nofollow">Getting things into Perspective.</a></em></abbr> <strong><em>The skull is covered it the book, but I'll let you in on the secret: Padre Gaetano used it for "prayful contemplation," and it's now kept in a museum in Reggio Calabria :)</em></strong> It sounds like a book I should read as I’m looking for miracles of my own.
I love the pic of Padre Gaetano. Why is there a skull behind him ?

Scintilla’s last blog post..Getting things into Perspective.

The skull is covered it the book, but I’ll let you in on the secret: Padre Gaetano used it for “prayful contemplation,” and it’s now kept in a museum in Reggio Calabria :)

]]> By: LuLu http://bleedingespresso.com/2008/12/book-review-my-cousin-the-saint-by-justin-catanoso.html/comment-page-1#comment-242893 LuLu Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:09:43 +0000 http://bleedingespresso.com/?p=2778#comment-242893 Great review Michelle! :) I'm so intrigued by this book. It is on my list of books to read in the New Year. I can't wait to read it! :) <strong><em>I think you'll really enjoy this LuLu, especially with your strong connection to Calabria :)</em></strong> Great review Michelle! :)
I’m so intrigued by this book. It is on my list of books to read in the New Year. I can’t wait to read it! :)

I think you’ll really enjoy this LuLu, especially with your strong connection to Calabria :)

]]> By: saretta http://bleedingespresso.com/2008/12/book-review-my-cousin-the-saint-by-justin-catanoso.html/comment-page-1#comment-242887 saretta Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:00:23 +0000 http://bleedingespresso.com/?p=2778#comment-242887 I'm glad you liked it and can give it a thumbs up. I am so wary about books about Italy written by people, usually Americans, coming here to ooh and aah. There are so many bad ones out there, I'm happy to hear this one is not sappy. <abbr><em>saretta’s last blog post..<a href="http://molfetta-daily-photo.blogspot.com/2008/12/erboristeria-elios.html" rel="nofollow">Erboristeria Elios</a></em></abbr> <strong><em>I could be biased since it's about Calabria, but I really think Justin balanced the emotional aspect of this book well; there was often a level of cautiousness in believing even the fairy tale of "coming home again," which I appreciated as well. I will say that at one point in the book Justin bursts out laughing at the absurdness of a miracle...I appreciated that as well ;)</em></strong> I’m glad you liked it and can give it a thumbs up. I am so wary about books about Italy written by people, usually Americans, coming here to ooh and aah. There are so many bad ones out there, I’m happy to hear this one is not sappy.

saretta’s last blog post..Erboristeria Elios

I could be biased since it’s about Calabria, but I really think Justin balanced the emotional aspect of this book well; there was often a level of cautiousness in believing even the fairy tale of “coming home again,” which I appreciated as well. I will say that at one point in the book Justin bursts out laughing at the absurdness of a miracle…I appreciated that as well ;)

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