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Shrines and Wonders Endorsements and Media Highlights

Cover of Italy's Shrines and Wonders bookPraise for Italy’s Shrines and Wonders: Discovering Sacred Spaces, Fascinating Places, and Destinations off the Beaten Path by Teresa Tomeo

 

“Thank you for making our 50th anniversary trip to Italy just amazing! Using the book “Italy’s Shrines and Wonders” as well as the extensive consultation notes provided after talking with you, we were able to put together a trip of a lifetime with our family. We had 21 family members ranging in age from one year old to 73 years old, so your help with family friendly options, advice on modes of travel, and must-see sites was invaluable. And we now have your beautiful book to cherish with so much to still explore. The photos are so beautiful, the stories of the Saints are invaluable, and the recipes will bring us back to the wonderful food we encountered everywhere!”

— Dave & Jan R., Edgewood, WA

 

“In Italy’s Shrines and Wonders, Teresa Tomeo beautifully describes Italy’s rich spiritual heritage and many of its cultural treasures. This very accessible and easy-to-use guide transcends the typical travelogue, inviting readers to embark on a spiritual and cultural pilgrimage through the heart of Italy, a land steeped in faith, history, and beauty. This book is a wonderful resource for those eager to visit Italy and discover the profound connections between faith, history, natural beauty, and the vibrant Italian spirit.”

—Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop, Diocese of Bridgeport

 

“Teresa has done it again—thorough research, gorgeous photos, sacred spaces, fantastic sights, and everything in between! Italy is covered by this ‘seasoned’ Italian from head to toe. Teresa caters to everything you could desire. Bravissima!”

—Susan Tassone, Author, New Friends Now and Forever

 

“Several things make a book stand out from the rest—engaging content, organized presentation, thoughtful wording, and, in this case, lovely pictures and informative sidebars. But what makes Italy’s Shrines and Wonders a treasure is Teresa Tomeo’s ardent love and enthusiasm, which light up every page. With the expertise of an experienced guide, Teresa invites you to share her favorite adventures and little-known secrets in the land of her ancestors, which she has adopted with a passion. The gorgeous beauty and exquisite culture of Italy draw you in. Italy’s palpable Catholic heritage exudes from every page. Join Teresa on a delightfully spiritual and culturally enriching journey through a country that radiates the glory of Christendom.”

—Steve Ray, Author, filmmaker, Bible teacher, pilgrimage leader, CatholicConvert.com

 

When Teresa says grace before meals, she often adds, ‘And thank You, God, for Italy!’ Now we have our own thank-you to Teresa for this big, bold, beautiful book — Italy’s Shrines and Wonders! Her encyclopedic knowledge of ‘the Motherland’ totally captures the magic of Italy, where churches, piazzas, fountains, and palazzi are old, but the spirit is young! We are drawn by the remarkable yet distinctive beauty of each Italian region. We are endlessly awed by shrines and saints, by incomparable art, by majestic basilicas and elegant bridges, by splendid
piazzas with their bubbling fountains. We are seduced by food unmatched this side of Heaven, perhaps as we dine on an ancient square with a church bell accompanying our grace before meals. This and so much more.

— Joan Lewis, EWTN Senior Contributor; Host of Joan’s Rome and Vatican Insider

 

The book is truly delightful. Teresa Tomeo has done it again with this fascinating, faith-based, fact-packed guide to Italy’s Shrines and Wonders. The fruit of years of study and on-the-ground exploration, this book makes Italy come alive, whetting the appetite for travel all across the “boot,” from its celebrated hot spots to its countless hidden treasures. Best of all, the book is laced with love — love for food, love for people, love for travel, love for Italy, and above all, love for God. Buon viaggio!

— Dr. Thomas D. Williams, Theologian, Author, Speaker

 

This book supersedes all other guides to Italy for Catholics and other Christians. Not only does it contain a guide to all the possible pilgrimage sites but it also contains a helpful guide to traveling, eating, and just getting along in Italy. Teresa Tomeo has written a masterwork — take advantage of it!

—Deal Hudson, Host of Church and Culture

 

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