Father Stephen D. GosnellSt. Andrews by the Bay Parish, BaltimoreWe were so refreshed by our Parish Mission led by Amy Florian. She truly provided for us 'the living waters,' made to spring up inside of us by our gracious Lord. I believe all who attended the evening sessions, especially Tuesday, will agree what a blessing she was to our community. She is living testimony to the varieties of gifts and ministries with which our Lord blesses His Church, all from the same Spirit. It was the best mission I have ever attended.
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Bishop W. Francis Malooly, Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore I wanted to write and let you know how much I enjoyed sharing in the Sixth Annual Central Maryland Formation Day on March 13, 2004. I thought your presentation at Mount St. Mary’s was great. I will never hear the account of the woman at the well without having a much clearer understanding. Amy, thank you again for sharing this faith-filled experience with all of us. May the Lord bless you for all that you do to bring His message of love to others.
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Frank SzuchA wonderful, insightful and knowledgeable presentation on what it really means to proclaim the Word of God!
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Linda EnglishI first became acquainted with you at the East Coast Religious Education Conference in Washington, D.C. I've read your "Faith in Focus" columns, your articles in "America" magazine, and as one of the letters to the editor states, "Amy Florian is a name I am not going to soon forget."
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Erin Roah, Student at Dominican UniversityThank you so much for leading our class at Dominican. I truly enjoyed the knowledge, stories, and enthusiasm you shared with us. We look forward to welcoming you into our classroom again!
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Marsha T, parishionerI attended your mission sessions at St. Matthews - DYNAMITE! I lost a husband and son in a car accident. Your words and insight I will ponder for many days to come. Thank you!
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Bud and Jane RossYour inspired presentation these past four nights have made this the most special Lenten observance of our lives. Your sincere commitment, and your love of the true message of Christ is communicated to your audience wiht your actions and with every word you speak. We feel that our faith has been strengthened immeasurably, and also realize that the building of one's faith is never done. What wonderful challenges you give us! God bless you
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Lois NicksI just returned from Mass, and what a different experience for me since I finished reading your book on the Mass. I savored every word, sentence, and paragraph - so much food for thought and aspects of the Mass I have never thought about before. You are a wonderful teacher explaining everything in a simple and entertaining way.
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Review by Biagio Mazza in "The Catechist's Connection" April 2004Amy Florian has written a wonderful book...focused on the "why" of what we do at Mass..intended for all who desire a deeper knowledge and appreciation of this central ritual...This excellent resource book should ignite deeper understanding of the Mass on the part of all wishing to participate more fully.
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Chris Weber, Director of Catholic Education Ministries, MarylandWhat a terrific presenter! Participants at our annual conference raved about Amy Florian's keynote and workshop presentations. Amy skillfully blended teaching, music, audience interaction, visuals, drama, and her own personal story. She was down-to-earth and personable, and connected well with the audience. Amy tailored all of this to our event theme and special requests of the planning committee. Our only difficulty now is finding someone to follow in her footsteps next year! I highly recommend Amy Florian and would be happy to discuss our experience with anyone considering her for a keynote or a workshop.
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