Can the painful loss of your beloved leave you with an inexplicable joy? Can the ache and choking emptiness be replaced with peace and a love that heals you to the very core of your being? Is it even possible to feel so light-hearted, you begin to laugh again and are astonished at your own rejoicing spirit?
The Merry Tongue is an uplifting, soul-satisfying reflection on the wondrous union of joy and sorrow - each so interdependent that they are never truly experienced without the other.
It is a celebration of His mysterious ways - a life journey that will rekindle the light in a dwindling spirit and un-break a reclusive heart. It will fill you with a sense of awe again and remind you that there are simply no coincidences.
Does a grounded caterpillar, in the safety of a cocoon, ever imagine the magic of flight? Come celebrate the miracle of metamorphosis with 'The Merry Tongue' in this heart-warming story of Love, Loss, Faith and Surrender.
Bishop Bosco Penha, Em. Aux. Bishop, Archdiocese of Bombay has written The Foreword for the book. He writes in his opening lines, "Reading 'The Merry Tongue' has had a great impact on me. It is, in my humble opinion, a masterpiece of spirituality, containing many nuggets of gold that one needs to discover for oneself."
Included in the first pages of the book, is a review by Dr. Armida Fernandes. She is doing wonderful, hands-on work in India to uplift underprivileged women. Having experienced anguishing loss and grief in her own life, she writes, "I read 'The Merry Tongue' in just a few hours. I feel this book has such a powerful message to share, I couldn't put it down! It is simply BEAUTIFUL! As Milly's life unfolds, transformation takes place and the power that flows through it begins with SURRENDER and FAITH that eventually uplifts her and her entire family. It is a lesson for everyone of us and will surely be an inspiration for all women. I feel enriched." - Dr. Armida Fernandez, Founder Trustee SNEHA & the Romila Palliative Care Centre; Medical Director Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Why this book was written...
Shared experiences act like a virtual support group for people with similar life experiences. It lends perspective and heals. We hope it will bring solace to others who have gone through loss and bereavement in their lives and the reflections and insights offered will be a gentle reminder that God can lift even the most sunken of us out of a deep pit and wants only the best for His faithful.
Menon, Noella: - Noella Menon is a Singapore-based author and writer. Her articles on women's issues, careers, parenting and relationships have been featured on leading lifestyle & Women's magazines both in Singapore and in India. She is also a voice over & jingle artist and runs 'Wonders of the Voice' master classes for aspiring artists. For more information about the author and her work please visit www.voice4ads.com
Penha, Bosco: - Em. Aux. Bishop Arch Diocese of Bombay. Founder SCC, Hope and Life Movement for Widows in Bombay, India
Pereira, Milly: - "Milly Pereira is a retired school teacher and now serves as a counsellor for students in a reputed school in Mumbai, India. She plays an active role in her local Church Parish, having served as a Eucharistic Minister and Parish Charismatic Prayer Group leader for many years. She is a member & representative of the (F.O.L.O.R) Fraternity of our Lady of the Resurrection - A widows movement founded in France and has devoted her life to the service of God, trusting in his will for her. She feels blessed to be used as His instrument to uplift and bring comfort and laughter to the lives of others in her community. She's elated to be able to share her testimonies of Love, Loss, Faith & surrender with the world."
