Thomas Michel

Good and Wealthy

History & Biography

“This book is not simply one more ‘lives of the saints.’ The author provides a fresh treatment of a collection of mostly unknown Christians who were both wealthy and holy. The majority are lay people, some of whom enjoyed happy marriages marked by love and service. Many are from nobility or royalty, although some, like the former slave, Pierre Toussaint, came from humble backgrounds to achieve a comfortable and upright life. The book has many similar surprises for those interested in coming to know Christians whose lives down the centuries are still models of behavior for todays’ believers.”

Muslim-Christian Relations

World Religions

“We are swamped with new books on Islam as a geopolitical force, but Fr. Ovey Mohammed's book is unique in focusing on Muslim-Christian relations and providing a sympathetic treatment of Islam as a credible faith response path to God. Aimed at college and university students, and suitable parish discussion groups, the book provides a well researched, non-technical introduction aimed at opening up areas for mutual study and dialogue between Muslims and Christians. I especially liked the way Fr. Mohammed correlates the two spiritual traditions and shows Islamic influences on Francis of Assisi, John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, and Ignatuis of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises.”