--- product_id: 1459882 title: "The Gift of Peace: Personal Reflections" price: "€ 30.16" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1459882-the-gift-of-peace-personal-reflections store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The Gift of Peace: Personal Reflections **Price:** € 30.16 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Gift of Peace: Personal Reflections - **How much does it cost?** € 30.16 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1459882-the-gift-of-peace-personal-reflections) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Gift of Peace: Personal Reflections [Bernardin, Cardinal Joseph] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Gift of Peace: Personal Reflections Review: Hidden in the pages, the secret of Christian Life - We used this book as one of our monthly Book Club selections. We had a wonderful discussion. For me the whole book is a commentary on what he says on the first page. He learned to "let go." the rest is all a way of living a CHristian life from this point of view; not be attached to anything but keep your eyes on God alone. Based on the Gospel of Jesus, this ability of "letting go" is the secret of Christian life; to allow God to work in us and through us require that we learn how to discern His will. Once we do this, we can live our lives without letting the storms determine the direction of our journey. Cardinal Bernardin learned this the hard way. I read the book in a couple of hours but had to go back again over and over to let the truth of his experience sink in my own heart. I particularly enjoyed the chapter titles: they used his own handwriting. It was his wish. I liked that he reclaimed beauty (handwriting) in a world that was being destroyed by the ugliness of his illness. easy read, thought provoking, life changing book. Review: The Gift of Peace - The Gift of Peace could just as accurately been entitled, The Gift of Courage, or The Gift of Faith. In this short well-written book Cardinal Bernardin candidly talks about the horror of being falsely accused of sexually abusing a seminarian while serving as Archbishop of Cincinnati. When the accusation came out as nation-wide news, Bernardin was then the Archbishop of the Chicago diocese. In this book he describes how he handled this erroneous attack on his reputation and that of the Catholic Church. It is an uplifting beginning of the book and a welcome one considering the many true sexual scandals that the Church now faces. Bernardin courage was tested again when he was diagnosed with incurable pancreatic cancer. Once again he rose to the challenge and put his faith and future in the hands of God. The Gift of Peace is a must read for anyone, religious or otherwise, who faces a problem that he or she thinks is beyond their capability to handle. It is a guide to inner peace written by someone who could truthfully say, "Been there done that." ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #144,525 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #355 in Religious Leader Biographies #1,060 in Inspirational Spirituality (Books) #1,628 in Christian Self Help | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (227) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.44 x 8.25 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0385494343 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0385494342 | | Item Weight | 7.2 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 176 pages | | Publication date | November 10, 1998 | | Publisher | PRH Christian Publishing | ## Images ![The Gift of Peace: Personal Reflections - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711Igpcv+fL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hidden in the pages, the secret of Christian Life *by S***O on October 13, 2008* We used this book as one of our monthly Book Club selections. We had a wonderful discussion. For me the whole book is a commentary on what he says on the first page. He learned to "let go." the rest is all a way of living a CHristian life from this point of view; not be attached to anything but keep your eyes on God alone. Based on the Gospel of Jesus, this ability of "letting go" is the secret of Christian life; to allow God to work in us and through us require that we learn how to discern His will. Once we do this, we can live our lives without letting the storms determine the direction of our journey. Cardinal Bernardin learned this the hard way. I read the book in a couple of hours but had to go back again over and over to let the truth of his experience sink in my own heart. I particularly enjoyed the chapter titles: they used his own handwriting. It was his wish. I liked that he reclaimed beauty (handwriting) in a world that was being destroyed by the ugliness of his illness. easy read, thought provoking, life changing book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Gift of Peace *by J***N on May 16, 2010* The Gift of Peace could just as accurately been entitled, The Gift of Courage, or The Gift of Faith. In this short well-written book Cardinal Bernardin candidly talks about the horror of being falsely accused of sexually abusing a seminarian while serving as Archbishop of Cincinnati. When the accusation came out as nation-wide news, Bernardin was then the Archbishop of the Chicago diocese. In this book he describes how he handled this erroneous attack on his reputation and that of the Catholic Church. It is an uplifting beginning of the book and a welcome one considering the many true sexual scandals that the Church now faces. Bernardin courage was tested again when he was diagnosed with incurable pancreatic cancer. Once again he rose to the challenge and put his faith and future in the hands of God. The Gift of Peace is a must read for anyone, religious or otherwise, who faces a problem that he or she thinks is beyond their capability to handle. It is a guide to inner peace written by someone who could truthfully say, "Been there done that." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing non-fiction book *by F***Z on February 17, 2023* I am Christian but not Roman Catholic so I was quite skeptical when a Priest recommended it during a fiends funeral service. The book is well written albeit from a Roman Catholic perspective yet applicable to all Christians. His life's journey is witness to the hope and peace a strong faith in God brings to the individual and also to those lives you touch. He may be a Catholic Cardinal but his wisdom transcends the denomination, i.e. you don't need to be ordained clergy to benefit from the compact book. I ordered two more for gifts and going to order more for more family and friends in the midst of this life's struggles. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1459882-the-gift-of-peace-personal-reflections](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1459882-the-gift-of-peace-personal-reflections) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-07-21*