DEVINE ANGELS

      Mt. Tabor Israel 2009

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

James C. Devine is the first born of nine children, the father of  four children and grandfather of  six as of 2009.  He first began his spiritual studies while attending  Our Lady of the Lake seminary in Indiana in the early '60's after graduation from high school.  The writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, in particular, the Summa, first tweaked his interest in his own guardian Angel and the active role Angels have in our spiritual lives. After leaving the seminary James Devine later in life since served as a Eucharist minister and was later commissioned a Prison Minster by the Bishop of Miami Florida. Choosing to care for the elderly, was later certified as a Professional Legal Guardian State of Florida. 

In an effort to answer questions posed to him by his family and friends, and to satisfy his own curiosity, James  began researching in depth the truths established  in the Bible pertaining to Angels.  In an effort to understand bible based religions he researched several  major Christian faiths and their doctrine  regarding  angels.   This included personal interviews with various pastors and obtaining any written material  or reference books they may use in instructing their faithful.   "Devine Angels" is the first of two books and a result of that research.   "Devine Angels"  was copyrighted in 1997 before the subject of Angels obtained  its current popularity.

Dr. James Villotti the brother in law of  James in a family discussion  first motivated  the author to research information regarding Angels.  

Jackie Devine,  the authors daughter, a graphic designer, helped reviewed  this book.  Jackie also created the striking cover art and many of the illustrations.  The authors son, James  drew the  picture of  Michael the Arch Angel. The Author James C. wrote the Angel poem. 

Author James many years after placing "Devine Angels"  on the internet was caught up in the world for a period of time.  A personal  near death experience and his belief in his Guardian Angel put him back on the right track.  On another occasion he and his wife Jan as caregivers witnessed a dying mans struggle with the Devil.  In 2009, made a pilgrimage to Israel that further reinforced his and his wife's belief in Angels. 

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