Bøger af Mark Merlino

An inquisitive twelve-year-old merchant's son named Andrew from ninth-century Italy sets sail with his father on his first voyage to Constantinople, queen of cities and marketplace of the world. Join Andrew and his father as they sail across the vast Mediterranean Sea aboard a lone merchant vessel, with only their wits and faith to keep them alive. Hear about mercy, loyalty, and courage as you walk the streets of ancient Constantinople. Journey through the enchanting lands of Byzantium as they once were centuries ago, in a world of beautiful art and simple devotion when hardship was matched only by people's compassion. Unexpected encounters with pirates and the imperial navy threaten to prevent their safe return home, where their loved ones wait in agonizing silence. Andrew meets men of great generosity who show him that real value in life cannot be purchased. This fictional story of life and hope relates the history of the period while showing how the church preserved justice and civilization in a dark time.

Roman Catholics in the qathet Region presents the history of the Catholic community in the territory of the qathet Regional District from the first Oblate missions in the 19th century to the Church of the Assumption Parish in Powell River British Columbia. "A great book for parishioners and clergy and also for historians and genealogists... a good range of sources, maps, illustrations and coverage of the First Nations, the early missionaries, the pastors, the parishioners, the women religious, the school and parish organizations." - Jacqueline Gresko, Faculty Emerita History, Douglas College"This book is easy to read, full of details, photos and it gives a good description of how the Catholic faith was brought to the Sunsine Coast." - Sister Claire Sapiano MSJN and Sister Rose Vella, MSJN