Under His Divine Gaze is an inspirational personal story and guide to help readers develop their communication skills with the divine. Why was this an important story to share with the world?

Originally, my book didn’t start out as a manuscript; it began with me documenting a profound and miraculous event that transpired while I was on a pilgrimage seeking healing in Lourdes, France. As time passed, I unexpectedly found myself writing about my health trials. Since I also experienced astounding, sacred, and transformative moments during that period, I realized that I should publish my story because I believed it could help others.

I learned that one of the ways we can commune with a higher power is through earnest and devout prayer, which can eventually lead to absolute trust and complete surrender. The result is an inexplicable inner peace. St. Thérèse of Lisieux taught me this through her writings, faith, friendship, and intercession. Another reason I wanted to share my story was to further spread devotion to her.

Through sharing my spiritual memoir, I aspire to provide hope and inspiration to those who are unsure of their beliefs, are either on the verge of discovering their faith, or are already connected to the Divine —so that they, too, will see God’s extraordinary power and that of His angels and Saints.

I appreciated the candid nature with which you told your story, sharing the trials you went through to find your spiritual peace. What was the hardest thing for you to write about?

I can’t pinpoint one thing as being the hardest to express. Since my book started out as a personal journal, and writing about my situation became a therapeutic process, I just wrote freely from the heart, recollecting beautiful moments and hardships.

As I edited chapters and excerpts, old emotions resurfaced. Perhaps the most poignant memory was leaving Ruber Internacional Hospital and reliving how I felt as I gathered my files while preparing to leave the doctor’s office.

What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

I wanted to share the spiritual knowledge that I had attained: God is always there listening, even—or especially—when we don’t think He is; and that He won’t fail us—even if we think He has.

Another message I felt important to pass along was that gratitude can come from what is seen and unseen and arise from circumstances where we wouldn’t think it is possible. Grace and peace can be found as we journey towards God.

I also found it necessary to impart the message that there is much to be gained from learning about the lives of saints. There are patron saints for everything imaginable. Once a connection is made, what can be received from them is extraordinary—beyond expectation!

I hope my reader’s curiosity is sparked by the heavenly signs that I was granted, and that they, too, might seek to connect with God, His saints, and angels who willingly assist us.

After sharing your emotional journey, what is one thing you hope readers take away from your story?

The one take-away I hope my reader embraces is the awareness that they are always under His divine gaze.

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