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Aimee O'Connell

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Aimée O'Connell began the Mission of Saint Thorlak in 2017 (now "Autism Consecrated") with the goal of discussing autism and spirituality via the example of its namesake, St. Thorlak of Iceland. Her writing springs from her Carmelite spirituality, background in school psychology and autistic perspective. Aimée has authored the Novena in Honor of Saint Thorlak, approved in 2018 by Bishop David B. Tencer of Reykjavik; and Thorlak of Iceland, a full-length contemporary biography of Iceland's only native (and autistic) saint. She is presently a chief contributor to Autism Consecrated, an online spiritual resource for autistic spirituality representing the realization of the Way of Saint Thorlak. ...more

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	Thorlak of Iceland: The True Story of a Quiet Boy Who Became the Spiritual Heart of His People by Aimee O'Connell (Goodreads Author), Sigurbjorg Eyjolfsdottir (Illustrator), John Wilhelmsson (Foreword) 4.50 avg rating — 10 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Thorlak of Iceland: Who Rose Above Autism to Become Patron Saint of His People by Aimee O'Connell (Goodreads Author), John C. Wilhelmsson (Goodreads Author) (Foreword), Sigurbjorg Eyjolfsdottir (Illustrator) 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Novena in Honor of Saint Thorlac of Iceland by Aimee O'Connell (Goodreads Author), Sigurbjorg Eyolfsdottir (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Novena in Honor of Saint Thorlac: with Illustrations by Sigurbjorg Eyjolfsdottir by Aimee O'Connell (Goodreads Author), Sigurbjorg Eyjolfsdottir (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Mission of Saint Thorlak has had the privilege of being the first contemporary apostolate in the spirit of St. Thorlak of Iceland, who led many in his day to experience rich, spiritual nourishment through recognizing the gifts everyone bears within the Body of Christ – including those not always seen by outward appearances.

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Finnian and the Seven Mountains (Issue #1)

by Philip Kosloski (Goodreads Author)

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Aimee O'Connell said: " As a home schooling mom, I am always looking for ways bring history alive and present. I also seek out resources that are genuinely interesting, accurate, and express positive values. FINNIAN AND THE SEVEN MOUNTAINS not only hits the mark on all of t ...more "

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Aimee O'Connell rated a book really liked it God Loves the Autistic Mind: Prayer Guide for Those on the Spectrum and Those Who Love Us by Fr. Matthew P. Schneider LC	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Off the top, let me say that I write this review as an autistic Catholic woman who has hoped for many years to see more books like this in wide distribution. I am also a certified school psychologist with several years’ training and experience with r ...more
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