COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

“The Church needs your apostolate of evangelization and apologetics. Your seminars in our diocese have borne much good fruit among our people, and I am confident that Envoy Magazine will do the same wherever it reaches. I assure you of my prayerful support.”

— Most Rev. Edward Slattery, Bishop of Tulsa, Oklahoma

"I've known Patrick Madrid personally for a number of years and have seen his work as an apologist and evangelist. He is faithful to the Catholic Church’s Magisterium, he has an excellent focus on the problems and issues faced by people in the pews, and his presentations are enlightening, practical, and enjoyable. Many people at our parish told me afterward that they were greatly helped by his apologetics seminar. Our evangelization committee is currently using his books, and the members are deriving a great deal of support from them. I am very happy to endorse Patrick Madrid as a clear, effective, and orthodox Catholic evangelist."

— Sr. Barbara Catalano, O.P., Director of Evangelization Outreach,
St. Francis de Sales parish, Newark OH

Recent endorsements for Patrick Madrid's book Search and Rescue:

“Patrick Madrid has written a book which is practical (it tells you what to do) but not pragmatic (it leaves the results to God). This is necessary spiritual reading for Catholic apologists.”

— Cardinal Francis George, Archbishop of Chicago

“How do you bring a friend or relative back into the Church? First you pray. Then, you follow Patrick Madrid's advice in Search and Rescue.”

— Cardinal Edward Egan, Archbishop of New York

“How can you lead others to recognize the truth of divine Revelation and join the Catholic Church Jesus founded and to which all men are called for their real happiness in this life and eternal life? In this book you will find very useful advice on how to prepare yourself and how to proceed in the apostolate; advice and experience from Holy Scripture and the lives and words of various Saints and other Christians whose apostolate was amazingly fruitful. This book can renew your life and the lives of many others.”

— Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna

“Patrick Madrid's latest work, Search and Rescue, is a practical and inspiring guide to all those desiring to be faithful witnesses to the Mystery of Salvation. Its wisdom and humility offer courage and insight for the Catholic community in this age, which Pope John Paul II has called a time of the 'New Evangelization.'”

— Cardinal Renato R. Martino, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace

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Recent endorsements for Patrick Madrid's book, Surprised By Truth 2:

“God’s grace is tailored to the needs of each individual, but there is also a pattern to God’s love. These conversion stories reveal that pattern and introduce the reader to fifteen grace-filled Catholics we are all grateful to call brothers and sisters in Christ.”
Cardinal Francis George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago

"Patrick Madrid has done it again in Surprised by Truth 2. Once more, he offers an anthology of compelling accounts of conversion. The reader cannot help but be moved by the inspiring stories of those whose hearts and minds were 'surprised' by Truth."
Cardinal Edward Egan, Archbishop of New York

“Surprised by Truth 2 is a fine book that demonstrates the unconditional love of a merciful God in the lives of real people. Those seeking to return or convert to the Catholic Church, those alienated from the Church, as well as those who are already committed Catholics, will be inspired, motivated, and encouraged by the honest and candid sharing of contemporary pilgrims about their own conversion. This book truly speaks to the hunger of the human heart. I recommend this book not only as a resource for parish RCIA programs and adult religious education, but also in the broader scope of parish evangelization efforts. Surprised by Truth 2 is about stirring the embers, rekindling the fire, and igniting the heart of the seeking pilgrim with the flame of God’s love.”
Most Rev. Anthony M. Pilla, Archbishop of Cleveland

“A wonderful book to energize us ‘born’ Catholics!”
Most Rev. Thomas Welch, Bishop of Allentown

“Will certainly prove useful to us in our Christian Formation programs.”
Most Rev. Andrew Pataki, Bishop of Passaic

“A very useful tool in evangelization.”
Most Rev. Bernard Schmitt, Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston

“These forthright and courageous journeys of people who have struggled to find the path to truth are inspirational pilgrimages, making us aware of the workings of the Hound of Heaven in our lives today.”
Most Rev. Howard Hubbard, Bishop of Albany

"There’s hardly a better tool for communicating the fullness of the Catholic Faith than this collection of personal stories.”
Marcus Grodi, EWTN’s The Journey Home

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