The Messenger |  | Author: Joseph F. Girzone
Publisher: Wheeler Publishing
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Sales Rank: 1885550
Format: Large Print
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 106
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Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 1587241978
EAN: 9781587241970
ASIN: 1587241978
Publication Date: April 2002
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From the bestselling author of iJoshua/i and iA Portrait of Jesus/i comes a moving, eye-opening parable about a messenger sent to reawaken faith, love, and compassion in a world that has strayed from the lessons of the Gospels. brbrIn this Image paperback original, Joseph Girzone once again weaves a story that will transform readers' understanding of Jesus' teaching and change the way they put that teaching into action in their own lives. iThe Messenger/i is the story of the Kingdom of Light created by God on Earth. This kingdom started as a small community and grew to encompass vast numbers of people of every race and nation, transcending the boundaries of all worldly realms. But with the passage of time, the message of peace and forgiveness, love and joy, preserved in the book, is forgotten, overwhelmed by the selfish interests of its leaders. Watching over his people, God resolves to send a special messenger to renew the spirit of compassion and freedom among the rulers of the world. Francis, who became attached to God as a young boy and never lost the beauty and joy of that friendship, is entrusted with the precious mission. brbrAs Francis travels throughout the United States, Girzone brings to life the conflicts, hostility, and pain of our times and points the way toward peace and understanding. With humility and a strong sense of purpose, Francis teaches leaders to break through the crushing letter of the law and restore its spirit, to reunite groups torn apart by prejudice and hatred through love, and to show compassion to the less fortunate by welcoming them back home to the kingdom. Under the guidance of a new ruler well versed in the book, fear and skepticism give way to the sharing of ideas and the bringing together of people of different beliefs. And the miracle that begins in one part of the world soon spreads, touching the hearts and of transfiguring the lives of the people across the globe.
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 vert good February 26, 2003
Rosella Ann Myles (Wheeling, West Virginia United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Another fine book, by Jospeh Girzone. Some people critize his writng style, but in truth it's really good and easy to read. It's simplistic and in terms anyone could understand, which is wonderful. All the books in the series are well worth reading. They all rank up high on my list of favorite and mmost read books.
 Appallingly narcissistic and pompous July 25, 2002
10 out of 18 found this review helpful
When I first realized that the hero of this book was none other than the author himself, I was sure it had to be a joke--or some sort of Christian parable that would be explained in the end. pAlas, it was not so. Girzone uses the platform of this novel to crab about the friends, bishops, and church that neglected to shower him with adulation. In one scene, he actually pats himself on the back for making his own breakfast, even though he was a guest in someone's house and therefore, according to him, should have been waited on. pIn every chapter, he remarks on how wonderful it is that a VIP like him would deign to give speeches, etc. to his humble and awe-struck audiences. Astonishingly--given that he ditched (or was kicked out of) the Catholic priesthood and criticizes the hierarchy at every turn--he supports the notion that all ordained men are remarkable and should be treated like royalty.pIt's clear by the end that the writer is monomaniacally obsessed with himself and his noble life goals. I've never read anything like it. The only reason to buy this book would be to fund much-needed psychopharmaceuticals for its author.
 Not As Good As Joshua July 9, 2002
Louis N. Gruber (Lexington, SC United States)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I have enjoyed all of Father Girzone's Joshua books, but this one is a bit of a disappointment. It begins as an allegorical tale about nameless people who come to worship the kingdom with its rules and power structure, more than the King, which we soon learn, is Jesus. Then the story seems to become barely fictionalized autobiography. Francis is a former priest who is now world-famous for his writings and teachings about Jesus, yet many in the church despise him, particularly those in the church power structure. The message is basically the same as that in the Joshua books--Jesus came to set us free from mindless rules and regulations, so that we would learn to love one another. But in this book the messenger is not Jesus, but (apparently) Girzone, fighting against a heartless church establishment. The writing is not polished, sometimes repetitive, and it wanders unpredictably between history and allegory. A good editor could have made the book more consistent and more coherent. I enjoyed the book, and it's easy enough reading, but not of the same quality as the Joshua books.
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