Do you ever get the impression that common sense is in short supply these days? The world seems to be becoming crazier with every new story in the news or the TV shows we watch. Everything is acceptable except for the refusal to recognise that anything and everything is acceptable.
We need a "street-smart theologian" like Jersey City's own Rosie Posie to help restore common sense. Rosie's daughter, syndicated talk show personality Teresa Tomeo, offers her top ten list of memorable "Rosieisms" in this insightful and uplifting book to assist you and your loved ones lead a reasonable, grounded, and God-honoring life. Tomeo correctly observes that the lessons to be learned from these true accounts are not only universal, but also straightforward, honest, and sometimes rather humorous.
Rosie speaks her mind and has little "tolerance." Her practical suggestions will aid you in cultivating virtue in your life. You'll learn to "nevva [never] become too big for those britches," to "awfa [offer] it up," and to place things "at the foot of the Crawse [Cross]." You'll witness how your sacrifices benefit others in ways you never imagined. And, as a result of Rosie's life and example, you'll grow to recognise the worth of your sufferings, no matter how little, and how they help you and your loved ones. You'll also discover
- How “go ride your bike!” relates to health (and it’s not what you think).
- Ways to always see the glass as half full
- A bit of wisdom that Tomeo learned from both her mother and the Rolling Stones
- How round-trip guilt trips can be a good thing
- Why you should listen to your mother and “keep smiling”
Tomeo's recollections include hilarity and Catholic wisdom from the classic Italian mother. She also offers spiritual materials for self-reflection drawn from the Catechism, Scripture, and the saints to assist you in growing in grace-filled life. Most importantly, you will see marvels of God's love in Tomeo's family as well as Our Lady's maternal intercession in their lives. "Rememba, the Blessed Mutha is watching you!" says Rosie.