A personal and intimate look at the author's ongoing deepening in faith through his joyful Marian devotion. It beautifully expresses the many connections that God makes for us in life, some concrete, some mystical, that are the true bread of our life's journey. I appreciate Steve's being willing to share his thoughts, poems and prayers as a witness to the way our faith can bolster and carry us in times of sorrow, enliven us in times of joy and inspire us to live our lives as vehicles of God's grace and love. Reverend Elsa Worth, Rector, Grace Episcopal Church A profound message, to live our lives through Mary, guided by the Holy Spirit...Steve writes simply, with the gentleness of our Mother, guiding and inspiring us to start a life in prayer. Catholics, and non-believers, and doubting Toms, pick up this book, it will lead you to a righteous path. God listens, God forgives, God forgets, we must speak to him, ask for forgiveness, and repent. Men especially, make this part of your must reads John Angiolillo, Grand Knight, Knights Of Columbus, Council 8013 St. Theresa Trumbull, Ct Steve writes in an honest and humble way about matters that are of extreme importance to him. Our world is hungry for such passion. Steve's appreciation of music and of our personal gifts resonate especially with me. In Steve's words: ..".this divine beauty is known in the gifts of creativity that we are given...the ability to give and receive love, the blessings of intimacy, and the extraordinary gift of participation in the creation of life...the myriad of talents and treasures that each of us possess in unique ways are for the benefit of all." And he adds, "No one else is called to do exactly what God has created you to do..." Millie Grenough, author of OASIS in the Overwhelm and Sing it Learn English through Song Stephen Hodson is the owner of Hodson Realty, Inc. and lives in Trumbull, Ct. with his wife Susan and their four children: Daniel, Cassandra, Kayleigh and Isabella. He has recently entered the Diaconate program with the Diocese of Bridgeport.