When internationally-beloved Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, Archbishop of Chicago, died in November 1996, millions mourned the loss of this gentle and wise soul. The Gift of Peace: Personal Reflections by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin is a collection of Bernardin's most cherished ideas, reflections and insights. This best-selling spiritual classic follows Bernardin's spiritual growth throughout a series of alarming episodes: false accusations of sexual abuse; reconciliation with his accuser who withdrew the charges; his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer; and, his decision to stop chemotherapy and live the rest of his life as fully as possible. His life is a testament to the gift of a truly compassionate, visionary soul. | The Gift Of Peace by Joseph Bernardin, Paperback | Indigo Chapters