Once I Was Blind, But Now I See - Kimberly Cook

Once I Was Blind But Now I See

This book is one to read yourself and then pass on to others struggling with their faith. The miracles that God has worked in the life of Charles Piccirilli are breathtaking, and leave the reader unable to put the book down.

Even after a period of time dabbling in the occult, and running from God – Charles hears God’s voice – and he has not stopped hearing his voice since. Many years of healings and miracles later…he tells all!

God truly has blessed Charles Piccirilli with a great gift of faith, and Charles has shared that gift abundantly.

I am so thankful to have worked on writing this book with Charles, and bringing it to life. Charles had a great role in my conversion, when I showed up with pink hair and black eyeliner, to challenge him to a truth duel.

I have since come to refer to him affectionately as “my personal Padre Pio,” and after reading his journey with God, I believe you will know why. This is Charles’ story – it tells how our Lord speaks to an ordinary man – a sinner just like you and me – and through him, does wondrous things.

-Kimberly Cook

 

Inspirational

Once I Was Blind, But Now I See is a book written for all seekers of truth – to give testimony to God’s ever-present hand in our lives. For those who are outside the Christian faith, outside the Catholic Church, or simply feeling distant and questioning if God is really there.

Hopeful

The book draws its readers into the same desire for communion with God and the Church, which Charles Piccirilli has personally experienced on his great journey. There is a strong need for this type of personal testimony today – addressing the lack of hope in our culture.

Testimonial

1 Peter 3:15 tells us, “Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you.” Charles shares his testimony to give his account of hope and to inspire hope in others.

For over 40 years I have experienced a very special gift from God. The gift of hearing his voice personally, seeing him fulfill the things that he said he would, and knowing how much Jesus loves me.

It didn’t start that way though…at one point my life was filled with darkness. Without hope or the promise of a future or eternity, I embraced the idea that my life was totally dependent on my own strength and wisdom. Doors that should never be opened were opened, as I embraced the occult and its many wayward teachings. The ferris wheel of darkness and selfishness began spinning faster and faster, as I continued hoping that one day the emptiness inside would be filled. Somehow there was a glimmer of some deep fulfilling love out there, but all I could find was increasing darkness.

I grasped for and pursued that small glimmer of hope with all that was within me. Then, slowly something began happening to me. Something so deep and real overcame me, and my blindness was replaced with a new vision -the perfect vision of love found in Jesus Christ. W

hen I finally yielded to him, I discovered the secret to knowing who I truly was. I began to see him working in everything – all my daily activities. He began to show me what he was doing in my life and the lives of those around me. I saw many people healed, impossible cases resolved, and unexplainable miracles occur.

The Lord is now calling me to share these same mysteries with you! It is my fervent hope that as you read these stories, you too will be convicted, convinced, and converted to the truth in Jesus Christ.

-Charles Piccirilli

Once I Was Blind, But Now I See is a testimony like I have never experienced before! It changed my life personally, and through it I came to know Christ, after many years of running.”

This book is one to read yourself and then pass on to others struggling with their faith. The miracles that God works in this man’s life, are breath-taking, and leave the reader unable to put the book down. Even after a period of time dabbling in the occult, and running from God – this man hears God’s voice – and he has not stopped hearing his voice. Many years later, many healings later, many miracles later…he tells all.

Once I Was Blind, But Now I See is a book written for all Christians, to give testimony to God’s ever-present hand in our lives. For those who are outside the Christian faith, outside the Catholic Church, or simply feeling distant and questioning if God is really here;

This book will transform your life.”

The book draws its readers into the same desire for communion with God and the Church, which Charles Piccirilli has personally experienced. There is a great need for this type of personal testimony today, addressing the lack of hope in our culture, to which John Paul II said;

To show faithful souls the unspeakable riches of the love of Christ.”

Testimonials

Tom Wiegand (Former President of the Catholic Men’s Fellowship)

To ask, to wait, to listen, to hear, to act so trustingly knowing it is God directing you is miraculous in itself.

If I were to sum up this remarkable Holy Spirit-filled wondrous book you wrote, the words would come from your five words hidden deep in your book: “Love is always the aim!” Thank you, thank you, thank you Charles!”

Fr. Dale Picarelli (St. Philip Neri Parish)

Charles’ testimony of the Lord working in his life reveals the lavish and merciful love of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

His story of grace and healing show all of us that the Lord Jesus has a plan for our lives and that as we open our hearts to Him, He wonderfully acts in our life with gentleness and power. Those who read Charles’ story will find that same merciful and powerful Savior as he did, and discover a whole new way of living.

Jennessa Terraccino, Catholic Speaker and Author of “The Princess Guide: Faith Lessons from Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty.”

This penetrating book will leave you thirsty for a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit, help you recognize the voice of God in your life, and open your heart to the need to speak blessings at all times.

When you get to the final page, you will be on your way to a faith alive!”