Antonio's Questions

By Patricia M. Mendoza

Recipient of the Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval

A wonderful resource for Catholic families, parents, grandparents, teachers, and catechists, this novel can be read with children or students as a starting point for meaningful conversations about faith, prayer, the Eucharist, and God's presence in our lives.

So, what happens when a child asks the questions many of us have wondered about but were afraid to ask?

In Antonio's Questions, an innocent young boy brings his questions about God and the Catholic faith to his parish priest, Father Vertalo. What begins as a series of simple questions becomes a beautiful journey of discovery into Catholic prayer, meditation, and a deeper relationship with God.

Through engaging conversation, storytelling, and vivid imagery, Father Vertalo helps Antonio explore the mysteries of the Catholic faith in a way that invites both understanding and wonder.

Together, Antonio and Father Vertalo reflect on:
- The Real Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist
- The spirituality and mystery of the sacrifice of the Mass
- The Nativity and the mystery of Christ's coming into the world
- Catholic meditation and mental prayer
- The power of quiet and imagination in prayer
- Growing closer to God through a deeper life of prayer

Rather than simply providing answers, Antonio's Questions encourages young readers to become curious about their faith and to discover how prayer can open their hearts to God.

Antonio's Questions helps make the richness of the Catholic faith accessible through the eyes of a child-and reminds us that sometimes the simplest questions can lead us toward the deepest truths.

This unique Catholic story will round out any young families' spiritual library. Appropriate for ages 7 - 14 as a read-aloud, or a narrative to be read on their own.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B09ZVFYCKP
• ISBN13: 9798419364684
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"