Category: Author’s Blog

News and updates about the book on “The Father’s Heart” and additional reflections on the theme, by the author Terry Modica.

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Finding Hope and Strength in the Father’s Heart

sitting in the Father's love represented by sunrays breaking through clouds

When life leaves you feeling discouraged or a problem seems hopeless, remember this: God the Father has not stopped loving you. St. Paul speaks of this in 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17. It’s a prayer, written in the Bible, for you! May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting encouragement and good hope through his grace, encourage your hearts and strengthen them in every good deed and word. That means your hope is not based on circumstances. It is based on the Father’s heart. As I wrote in The Father’s Heart: Meet the Real Abba Father: We long for the fullness of God’s love because we instinctively know that we’re supposed to have it. “I have loved you with an everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3 NIV). He designed us to know and receive his love. He created us because he has been loving […] Read More

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The Masculine Revival of Faith

Young Men and the Return to Religion New surveys show that more young men than women are now turning to organized religion. And Catholicism, with its rituals and definitive teachings on matters of faith and morals, is very appealing to many of them. Surprisingly, it’s the young men who are leading this revival. What’s behind this trend? The Proof Data reveals that Gen Z men are more likely to attend weekly religious services compared to previous generations. A recent study conducted by the Survey Center on American Life found that 54% of Gen Z adults who quit going to church are women. That means that fewer than half — 46% — are men, unlike years past. This tells us that more men are retaining or returning to religion at higher rates. An Australian Community Survey found that 39% of Gen Z men identify as Christian, compared to 28% of Gen […] Read More

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Life’s difficulties and the Father’s love

reaching out in life's difficulties to Abba Father

It’s been too long since I last posted a blog entry on The Father’s Heart. So much has happened that I won’t take time to tell the whole story. But here’s a nut-shell’s worth: After my book “The Father’s Heart” was published in 2023, I got so sick that I spent time in the hospital and bedridden at home. I had barely recovered from that when the publisher announced that they were shutting down their business. I prayed and went off in search of a new publisher. Then my husband, Ralph, unexpectedly died. Needing something good to celebrate, I soon pushed myself into taking care of my books. Speaking to Sebastian Mahfood of En Route Books and Media produced excellent results. He wanted to publish my books but asked me to split “30 Days to the Father’s Heart” into three books of 10 chapters each. The Father’s Heart: Meet the […] Read More