Books
Books by Peter Darcy
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”
~ Benjamin Franklin
Books on Faith
Warrior Women of the Church, Sacred Stories, Vol. 1.
Description
The 11 stories in this book tell the tales of common women who lived heroic lives without ever calling attention to themselves. These warrior women come from every age of the Christian Church and from a remarkable variety of cultures and circumstances to show how pervasive the warrior spirit is in the Christian Church.
~From the Introduction
Awesome Biblical Beauty, Sacred Stories, Vol. 2.
Description
This small book gives the reader a peek into the dynamism of the Bible, that book of written words both of and about God. The Bible overflows with the very beauty of Heaven because it communicates to us the truth about the Word Himself, the Son. And therein lies its true beauty.
~From the Introduction
Flames of Faith: 18 Elements of Catholicism to Light Your Way
Description
“Flames of Faith by Peter Darcy is a great book for Confirmation candidates, young adults, and just Catholics in general. I highly recommend this synopsis of Catholic life and thought. Sound teaching and in an inviting format.”
~Fr. John Trigilio, Jr., PhD, EWTN host and Professor at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg, MD
Natures of Fire: God’s Magnificent Angels
Description
“Probably the only book on angels you’ll ever need!”
~Anthony DeStefano, bestselling author of A Travel Guide to Heaven
Real angels have nothing to do with the images you’ve seen on holy cards. Their natures are so full of God’s holiness that the only adequate image we have to describe them is fire.
This book will help you purge your mind of the false images of angels that our culture prefers and replace them with the vivid truths of the angelic world.
Praying with Fire: Learning the Pray the Catholic Way
Description
“Whether you are a newcomer to prayer or an old hand, you will find plenty of food for thought in this brief treatise. And if you are like me, you will be surprised by connections the author makes that were staring you in the face for years that you never noticed before.”
~From the Foreword by Msgr. Charles R. Fink, Diocese of Rockville Center, NY
No Knot Too Tight: Short Reflections on Mary, Undoer of Knots
Description
“Like everyone else’s, our family has its share of relationship problems. Without going into the details, I have been praying about one situation in particular for three years. Not realizing her amazing power and influence, I said a prayer about this family knot to Our Lady Undoer of Knots. Within hours, two people who had not spoken to each other in years, were texting! I am cautiously optimistic and will keep on praying!”
~From an enthusiastic reader
Books on Leadership
No-Nonsense Non-Profit: Leadership Principles for Church & Charity
Description
“Peter Darcy reveals another side of his personality in this work: that of a hard-nosed administrator. The reader is treated to chapters dealing with core principles regarding: leadership, promotion, mission, organization, and performance—all considered in the light of solid Christian spirituality. Very useful for a pastor (including a bishop), principal, program director—or just a regular Christian in the business world.”
~Rev. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, PhD
The 7 Leadership Virtues of Joan of Arc
Description
“Since the writing of human history, Joan of Arc is the only person, of either gender, who has ever held supreme command of the military forces of a nation at the age of seventeen.”
~Louis Kossuth
Among history’s leaders, Joan of Arc stands out as one of the preeminent figures. This small book tells the tale of her leadership virtues as a mystic and a warrior who obeyed the command of God to perform extraordinary deeds. Although she lived six hundred years ago, she is a leader we can still learn from today.
Juana de Arco y Las 7 Virtudes de Liderazgo
Description
Juana de Arco se destaca como una de las figuras preeminentes entre los líderes de la historia. Esta breve obra cuenta la historia de sus virtudes de liderazgo como mística y guerrera que obedeció el mandato de Dios a realizar obras extraordinarias.
Juana de Arco era un líder incomparable. Aunque ella vivió hace seiscientos años es una líder de la que aún hoy podemos aprender.
