Patrick O'Hearn is a husband and father. He holds a master's in
education from Franciscan University. He co-authored the book,
Nursery of
Heaven: Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss in the Lives of
the Saints and Today's Parents. He also authored his
first children's book, Nissim: The Shepherd of Bethlehem. He
likes to say that "he has more friends in Heaven than on earth,"
referring to his great love for the saints and their holy parents.
"Once I started reading Parents of the Saints, I knew it was
special. I brought it with me everywhere, annotating the margin and
highlighting long excerpts. I was deeply moved by the stories. What
a beautiful book!"
--Brooke Taylor, Radio Host
"If the apple doesn't fall far from the tree . . . finally, someone
has
unlocked the gate to the hidden orchard whose family trees have
gifted us with the fruits of saintliness. The Parents of the Saints
is
nourishing to the core!"
-- Danielle Rose Wife, mother, and singer/songwriter
"It's fantastic. . . . It was one of the first (and best) books we
read on parenting."
--Michael Warren Davis, author of The Reactionary Mind
"Parents of the Saints provides numerous examples that enrich my
daily
prayer and spur me on to specific ways to encourage our children
and
grandchildren, including sharing this book. These parents'
fascinating
lives will inspire you to become holy while providing a blueprint
for
raising saints. This book is a treasure!"
-- Kimberly Hahn Speaker and author,
belovedandblessed.com
"Patrick gives excellent illustrations on how parents, such as
Karol
Wojtyla Sr., the father of Pope St. John Paul II, and many more,
by
their example, are truly the hidden heroes of the saints. A
most
awesome guide for getting our children to Heaven."
--Dr. Jim Caviezel Husband, father, grandfather, and
chiropractor
"This exposition of the often hidden lives of husbands and
wives,
mothers and fathers, striving to fulfill their vocation to
holiness
reveals the beauty of spousal love and the fruit of heroic
sacrifice . . .
a thorough, captivating, and timely work for the renewal of the
culture."
-- Sr. Bethany Madonna, SV Vocation Director of the Sisters of Life
and international speaker
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