“Isn’t that how all romantics are, give love a chance? That was the sole basis of every romance novel out there; give love a chance.”

“I was always the friend, never the lover.”

It didn't matter in the end how old they had been, or that they were girls, but only that we had loved them, and that they hadn't heard us calling, still do not hear us, up here in the tree house with our thinning hair and soft bellies, calling them out of those rooms where they went to be alone for all time, alone in suicide, which is deeper than death, and where we will never find the pieces to put them back together.

Marcelle Bartolo-Abela urges the world's people to take time every day to honor their creator. The text of "Thoughts for the Day: Reflections for the Soul" offers insight into Catholicism and what being a true Christian means in the author's view.

While I do not share the author's faith, I found the book easy to read and follow. Many of the meditations or reflections work to inspire a closer examination of one's purpose in life and place in the universe, no matter what religion you are.

Something I would like to see in future editions is an expansion upon each meditation. Maybe a page for the reader to write some thoughts and then upon turning the page, the author's explanation of that particular reflection in life.

The book contains many beautiful quotes, allusions, and thoughts. I believe this is a Christian-niche book that could find a wider audience if the author wrote an introduction explaining the purpose of meditation across religious bounds.

In this book are many scripture based thoughts . I found comfort in being reminded of how much God loves me. I found inspiration to always try to improve on myself. And I found encouragement in the thoughts of our future in Heaven. Great book to pick up and read on a daily basis.