He Said Yes: The Story of Father Mychal Judge
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (775 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0809167409 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"A GREAT MAN!" according to Rosceo Street Reader. A year prior to 911, my elderly mother took a bad fall as we strolled on Central Park West. Father Mychal happened to be nearby, raced to our rescue, and took control of the situation. He gently calmed her, summoned two police officers from Central Park, directed that they "just put in a few butterflies, we're not going to take this woman to a hospital" (they immediately complied with "Yes, Father Mike") and then put Mom and myself in his car and drove us back to our hotel. I Liked It! The book, He Said Yes: The Story of Father Mychal Judge, is well written and interestingly illustrated. The language and reading level are judged to be best accepted by students of third or fourth grade. The book concludes with some activity pages. Although it was made public after 911 that Father Mychal Judge was gay, this is not mentioned or even alluded to in the book. This book would be appropriate in any library or private collection. If Catholic schools and libraries. Mary Ann Carey said Praise for He Said Yes. Here is the story of a small boy who, in his youth, found a path to a life of service. The wonder of it all gave him great happiness. Life as a Franciscan was what he was born to be. It had hardships as well as joy. But Fr. Mychal Judge rejoiced in the love of the people he met daily along his path and loved each one in the depth of his soul. At the end of his life, Fr. Mike had the great good luck to be both friar and firefighter; he delighted in them both. All were his b
A true story about the remarkable life and untimely death on 9/11 of Father Mychal Judge, He Said Yes tells how an ordinary boy from Brooklyn became an extraordinary Franciscan priest and beloved New York City Fire Department chaplain.