Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
At the completion of this book, I find it difficult to adequately express my thanks to everyone who, in various ways, supported me throughout the project. I want to especially thank my mentor, John Ford, CSC, STD, for his critical observations, suggestions, guidance, and editing throughout the entire effort.
I am also most grateful to my wife, Margaret, beyond what these words can convey. Her patience, support, and encouragement were invaluable. I could never thank her enough for the countless hours she spent editing and formatting the text. And to my daughter, Colleen, thank you for your love and encouragement throughout the process.
Newman once wrote to one of his aunts: “I am quite sure it is by prayers such as yours, of those whom the world knows nothing of, that the Church is saved.” I sincerely thank the many people, whom Newman would call my “thorough friends,” who have supported me in the writing of this book and whose love and friendship have expressed themselves through prayer and encouragement.