Includes three stories from Fr. Finn:
But Thy Love and Thy Grace
Looking for Santa Claus
My Strange Friend
 
 
But Thy Love and Thy Grace
 
But Thy Love and Thy Grace” by Fr. Francis Finn is a touching story centered on Regina O’Connell, a poor factory girl who supports herself and her bedridden sister. The narrative testifies to the graces received from frequent confession and communion. Regina, despite her difficult circumstances, exemplifies humility. She struggles to fully live out the prayer of St. Ignatius, “Take, O Lord, all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, my whole will,” but through her trials, she learns to surrender completely to God’s love and grace.
 
It includes moments of humor and vivid descriptions, such as the amusing attempts of Regina to appear grand and the lively depiction of a bazaar and a raffle for a diamond ring. Regina’s story calls us to embrace the Catholic Faith and to trust in God, culminating in her heartfelt prayer, “Give me but Thy love and Thy grace, for these are sufficient for me.” This prayer encapsulates the book’s central message: that God’s love and grace are indeed more than sufficient.