In the Stars the Glory of His Eyes: Tales of an Irish Tour Guide in Rome - Paperback

by K. Troy (Author)

After twenty-five years of leading pilgrim groups to Catholic shrines across Europe, tour guide K. Troy has seen it all--long lines, strikes, broken-down buses, rebellious tourists, and countless experiences of God's immense providence. Crafted with wit and charm, In the Stars the Glory of His Eyes gives a first-hand account of Christ's hand at work in all the beautiful messiness of pilgrimage.

The stories unfold in some of the most evocative Catholic settings: Vatican City, the Holy House of Nazareth in Loreto, the shrine of Saint Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, the Carmel of Saint Thérèse in Lisieux, the Cathedral of Wawel in Krakow, the magnificent Abbey of Montecassino, and many other sacred places. Traveling alongside these Irish pilgrims--and helped by Troy's rich historical knowledge--the reader will see these famous shrines with new eyes.

With humour and a sense of wonder, the book also gives fascinating details from the lives of such great saints as Mother Teresa, John Paul II, Thérèse of Lisieux, Padre Pio, Catherine of Siena, and many others. Troy shows that through pilgrimage, it is still possible to have a personal encounter, even a friendship, with these heroes of the Church.

Author Biography

K. Troy lives in a quiet part of rural Ireland. He and his wife operate a travel agency, and for over twenty-five years they have led pilgrimages from Ireland to Catholic shrines all over the continent, primarily Rome. He also has a passion for atomic physics and has published a book outlining a new model of matter and light.