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Lawrence M. Ventline, grew up in Detroit, Michigan, with his six brothers and sisters who planted and cared for a garden each Spring in their backyard. A Catholic pastor, Father Ventline earned a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree from Saint Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland. Among his awards, he received the Human Rights Unsung Hero Award from the City of Detroit, and, the Herald Award from the Metropolitan Christian Council, Detroit/Windsor. Among his books are Cries of the People; Story Hungry; and, Securing Serenity in Troubling Times. Editor of Father Edward D. Popielarz’ notes, Fr. Ventline published Guardian of Your Soul: A Class in Acceptance; Soul Stuff: A Class in Acceptance Workbook; and, A Pearl A Day: Wise Sayings for Living Well. On Special Assignment for the Archdiocese of Detroit, his other family illustrated book with AuthorHouse is, A Tale So True of My Christmas Tree: Everyone Belongs. He has served as pastor and professor at Michigan and Wisconsin parishes and universities including Sacred Heart School of Theology in Milwaukee, Madonna University, and Marygrove College where he taught marriage and family, spirituality and addictions, and, parish ministry. A frequently sought after speaker, he writers a blog for, and is a Special Writer for The Oakland Press. He is founder of the All Faiths Festival (AFF), an interfaith coalition that builds bridges, creates dialog, fosters recognition and respect among all faith traditions, religions and cultures, and supports families and people in crisis. Currently he is a board certified professional counselor and director of Catholic Cura Animarum / Care of the Soul Counseling. Reach him at www.interfaithwork.com.

Author: Ventline D Min, Father Lawrence M

Topic: Psychology
Media: Book
ISBN: 1452040109
Language: English
Pages: 20