Author and Publisher
Kendra S. Berni
ABOUT MY BOOK SERIES
ANGELS OF CHILDREN
Here I am sitting at my computer writing away. I'm going to take this opportunity to tell you about my next two books. They are still in the creating stages though.
Valentino Teaches the Rewards of God's Unconditional Love
This book is about love and its power to help change lives. In this story, we meet Valentino, a friend of Sarafina. He enjoys teaching children the power of God’s unconditional love. Sarafina and Valentino help two little boys overcome difficult situations. Six-year old Lucas struggles with symptoms of ADHD while seven-year-old Jake deals with the loss of his mother by bullying children who are different from him. Will Lucas find a friend? Will Jake confront his inner grief? How will the power of love help these two little boys? Read this heartfelt tale to discover how God’s love can help you overcome any obstacle.
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​Bible Verse and Prayer Used in This Book
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Dear Lord:
Because love is patient: Help me to be slow to judge, but quick to listen, hesitant to criticize, but eager to encourage, remembering your endless patience with me.
Because love is kind: Help my words to be gentle and my actions to be thoughtful. Remind me to smile and to say "Please" and "Thank You" because those little things still mean so much.
Because love does not envy or boast, and it is not proud: Help me have a heart that is humble and sees the good in others. May I celebrate and appreciate all that I have and all that I am, as well as doing the same for those around me.
Because love is not rude or self-seeking: Help me to speak words that are easy on the ear and on the heart. When I'm tempted to get wrapped up in my own little world, remind me there's a great big world out there full of needs and hurts.
Because love is not easily angered and keeps no record of wrongs: Help me to forgive others as you have forgiven me. When I want to hold onto a grudge, gently help me release it so I can reach out with a hand of love instead.
Because love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth: Help me stand up for what is right and good. May I defend the defenseless, and help the helpless. Show me how I can make a difference.
Because love always protects and always trusts: Help me to be a refuge for those around me, when the world outside is harsh and cold, may my heart be a place of acceptance and warmth.
Finally, because love always perseveres: Help my heart continually beat with love for You and others. AMEN.
Posted by House of Virtue
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​Magdalena Teaches the Healing Power of God
(This is a rough draft and is still in the developing stages)
In this book, Sarafina's good friend, Magdalena, teaches children that God loves everyone and wants to help them, even when they are sick. Sarafina and Magdalena help three children when their mother comes down with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Anna cries out, "I love my mommy and I don't want her to die." Anna calmed down right after Magdalena touched her shoulder. "My name is Magdalena and I don't think your mommy is going to die. I am here to help her." Anna's older sister and brother were amazed that she calmed down so quickly. "How did you do that?" asked Carrie. "We have been trying to calm her down for about an hour." Sarafina and Magdalena stay with the children when they go to the hospital to see their mother. The children meet a Franciscan Nun, Sister Paulina, who takes care of the children while their father takes care of business. What will the children learn from their visit at the hospital? What do the children learn about Sister Paulina? Will their mother get better? Will Sarafina help with the teaching of prayer? Read this heartfelt story to see how the healing power of God helps this famiy through these trying times.​
This is a picture of my son Johnny and his girl friend Alexandra McGinnis. Alexandra is the illustrator for my second book.
This is my daughter, Lisa Wirth, who is my editor. She was married on October 20, 2012. Sixteen days after my first book was published on October 4, 2012.
Here is a sneak peek at some pictures drawn by Aimee Pasquinelli, illustrator of this book.
MIRACULOUS INVOCATION TO ST. THERESA
O glorious St. Theresa, whom Almighty God
has raised up to aid and counsel mankind,
I implore your Miraculous Intercession. So
powerful are you in obtaining every need
of body and soul our Holy Mother
Church proclaims you a "Prodigy of
Miracles..the Greatest Saint of Modern Times."
Now I fervently beseech you to answer my
petition(mention here) and to carry out your
promises of spending Heaven going good upon
earth...of letting fall from Heaven a Shower of
Roses.
Henceforth, dear Little Flower, I will
fulfill your plea "to be made known everywhere"
and I will never cease to lead others to Jesus
through you. Amen
PRAYER TO ST. THERESA
St. Theresa, the Little Flower, please pick
me a rose from the heavenly garden and send
it to me with a message of love. Ask God
to grant me the favor I thee implore and
tell Him I will love Him each day more and
more.
The prayer above must five Our Fathers,
five Hail Marys and five Glory Be to the Fathers
must be said for five consecutive days
before eleven a.m. and on the
fifth day say an extra set of prayers.
St. Theresa, Doctor of the Church