To whom it may concern,
As the Spiritual Director of Ms. Vicky Spalding, I give my full recognition of her ability as a Catholic woman in good standing and high dedication to the church to give talks and or presentations at whatever facility she is invited to speak. Having read her books, I find her messages to be of sound Catholic theology and pray that they will be of great inspiration to all who read or hear them. Ms. Spalding is also the head Minister of her fraternity in the Secular Franciscan Order devoted to a life of simplicity and obedience based on her loving relationship with Our Lord, Jesus.
Your servant in Our Lord Jesus, the Christ,
Bro Kip Ledger, OFM Cap, Padre Pio Friary,
345 N. 63rd Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19134
friarkip@juno.com
God's love and mercy are transparent in Vicky and this book. It is full of consolations and their call to holiness, at a time when the Church is burdened with scandals. Vicky's love of priests and the Church is a healing balm. There's a joy in The Canticle of God the Father that energizes us to build up the body of Christ.
Fr. Frank Miles, S.J., Loyola Retreat House, Faulkner, MD
The call of Pope John Paul II for a "New Evangelization" can be traced in this book by Victoria Spalding, as each us of is called to a personal conversion. The author reminds all of us that the mercy and forgiveness of God is a reality touching us through Word and Sacrament.
Fr. Kevin Treston, OFM Franciscan Monastery, Washington, DC
Vicky Spalding is a housewife and mother of two grown children. She is also a Secular Franciscan and Minister of her fraternity, Mt. St. Sepulchre, at the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, DC. After experiencing a sudden conversion in 1995, Vicky started receiving interior messages while in prayer. In October, 2002, a very holy priest confirmed to Vicky that God wanted her to write a book. The book, which Jesus asked her to call, "The Canticle of God the Father", is a compilation of everything that Our Lord has taught her since her conversion. At the request of Jesus, Vicky has also written a second book, "My Love for Mankind". Both books contain messages from Our Lord. Vicky hopes that all those who read these books will experience the true mercy of God and be brought closer to Him.
Announcing Victoria’s newest book!!
"Mother of Light and Humility"
Mother of Light and Humility was written under the direction of the Holy Spirit, for those who want to honor God through His most Holy Mother. This book contains chapters on Our Lady’s and St. Joseph’s role as parents and disciples of Jesus, the solemnities of Mary, the Assumption of Mary, a meditation by Bishop Fulton Sheen on the Immaculate Conception, as well as meditations on the mysteries of the Franciscan Crown rosary. It also explains Mary’s role as Mediatrix of all grace and her desire for us to turn back to God. The theology in this book was proofread by Fr. Tom Weinandy, OFM Cap, Secretariat to the USCCB (US Conference of Bishops).
Victoria Spalding is a Secular Franciscan, housewife and mother of two grown children, and author of two books, The Canticle of God the Father and My Love for Mankind. As a Third Order (Secular) Franciscan, Victoria served as Minister (President) of her Secular Franciscan Fraternity at the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, D.C. for six years.
ENDORSEMENTS
Once again, the special gift of spiritual authorship from Almighty God’s Holy Spirit, initiated by His spouse, our Blessed Mother Mary, shines through His earthly messenger, Victoria Spalding. Her latest publication entitled “Mother of Light and Humility” is filled with pearls of wisdom, designed to aid Almighty God to redeem lost souls and to strengthen the faith of souls struggling to do God’s Will on a daily basis.
Victoria Spalding’s book makes it clear to all readers to “Do good and pursue it and avoid evil, through Our Mother of Light and Humility.” Rev. Joseph Francis Whalen, M.S. Fr. Joe is the distributor of the renowned Holy Healing Oil of St. Raphael. Father’s message is to realize that It’s Never Too Late to Live.
Mother of Light and Humility is an amazing book. Vicky Spalding's insights help us to understand the importance of our relationship to the Mother of Jesus, our Mother, as well as the significant role she plays in salvation history. I believe that those who read this book will be energized in a newfound devotion and love for our Blessed Mother and will better realize the unconditional mercy and love that our God has for us. Br. Kip Ledger, OFM Cap