Beautiful Holiness: A Spiritual Journey with Blessed Conchita to the Heart of Jesus

by Kathleen Beckman

Here is the fascinating life and compelling spirituality of María Concepción Cabrera de Armida (1862–1937), now Blessed Conchita, presented for the first time by an American author. This saintly Mexican wife and mother of nine children experienced a “mystical life...comparable to that of St. Teresa of Ávila,” according to Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, preacher of the Papal Household.

Author Kathleen Beckman shows how Blessed Conchita — who founded a religious community for women and one for men and published forty-six books and sixty-six diary volumes — modeled the heroic fortitude you need to live out your vocation. Her heroic life experience and mystical writings show how to dispose yourself for deep conversion and transformation in Christ.

Stirring excerpts from Blessed Conchita’s writings reveal her great love and her profound spiritual insights for priests, religious, and married people alike. Passages describing Jesus’ personal and prophetic words to Blessed Conchita and her compelling eucharistic reflections are enhanced with explanations of how they relate to your life.

You will learn about Blessed Conchita’s vision of the Cross, her spiritual marriage with Christ, her numerous mystical encounters, and the vows she professed — all while living a domestic life. You will also be enthralled by the miraculous physical healing, through Blessed Conchita’s intercession, of a young father with a mysterious debilitating illness. Blessed Conchita will hearten and mentor you as you

The two “levers” that Jesus assured Blessed Conchita sustain the life of the spiritThe six facets of Blessed Conchita’s “school of prayer”The seven “warrior virtues” to employ when spiritually attackedThe fourteen rules of the “Chain of Love,” the practical and profitable spiritual program Jesus gave to Blessed ConchitaNumerous methods for enkindling your relationship with the Holy Spirit

276 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 28, 2023

Reviews

[Amanda Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good read. I really enjoyed how much of this book was direct text from Blessed Conchita’s writings. This is the first work from a married (soon to be) saint that I’ve read and found that very affirming. I particularly enjoyed the chapters on prayer life, the mystical incarnation, and the Eucharistic life.

Favorite quote that has made it into my daily prayer: “When I give myself to souls in this Sacrament, I find rest in so few, and so few bring me down from the cross.” p180

Would recommend.

[Ursi Engebretsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this with a ladies' book group, and we had some great discussions about it! Blessed Conchita's life is an incredible inspiration, and her writings on the spiritual life are awe-inspiring.