6 Quotes by Marie Noël

It was surprisingly difficult to find prayers of thanks—the least represented of any type of prayer.

Many of the images I’ve selected for this book involve the holy angels interacting with people, such as in visions and apparitions to the saints. My purpose is to offer examples of angels as distinct and real beings which have appeared to people.

Some countries where these saints once ruled no longer exist today. Also, some saints were born in faraway nations but became patrons of Germanic lands. Additionally included are sections of prayers for the peoples of the countries represented. I enjoyed creating this collection. I traveled back and forth in time to distant lands while learning about heroic virtue. Both the cultures and saints of these nations are truly inspiring.

This collection features Catholic prayers to Jesus Christ the King and to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Queen of Heaven. It also has historical Catholic prayers to God for kings and queens on earth.

The prayers focus on preparing for Christ’s coming at Christmas, His Infancy, and the Epiphany.

I created this prayer collection to offer ways for people to bring about change in their lives. Everyone needs help at various times in their lives. No matter what we need or experience in life, we can always pray to make a difference for ourselves. We don’t have to be swept away by events or circumstances beyond our control. God is there to lend a helping hand, especially when we ask.